Nick Zentner
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Geologic stories from the Pacific Northwest.
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A spring-thaw geology conversation linking the North Cascades to slab windows and plutons.
Nick Zentner uses this episode to widen the view from the North Cascades to the slab window idea and the plutons it may help explain. The talk has a spring-thaw feel, with a clear sense of getting back outside and back to geology after winter.
A snowy Ellensburg geology check-in that stays tied to fieldwork, collaborators, and the work behind the story.
Set on December 30, 2021 in Ellensburg, this episode settles into a cold, snowy end-of-day mood as the run winds down. It moves like a field note rather than a lecture, following the last upload, then drifting through the geology thread and into the Chumstick Basin work.
Strange claims, tested cleanly.
Plainspoken sermons for faithful Christian life.
The host discusses recent weather disruptions in Ellensburg, Washington, and plans to share updates on various geology-related activities from the past few weeks.
This episode is an apology for a hiatus and an announcement about upcoming geology teaching and content focused on Ice Age floods in eastern Washington.
This episode explores the geology of Moses Coulee and the Mansfield Channels in Washington, focusing on Ice Age Floods and a recent field trip with geologist Joel Gombiner.
Nick Zentner announces a new live stream series called 'Ice Age Floods A to Z' that will run twice weekly from mid-November to mid-February, focusing on geology topics in the Pacific Northwest.
A geology podcast episode exploring the Canadian Rockies, covering basic geological concepts and recent surprising discoveries about this mountain range.
The host shares personal updates about weather, family plans, and upcoming fieldwork while introducing a geology episode focused on discussing visuals without visual aids.
This episode is part of a series where the host brainstorms ideas for upcoming geology lectures on exotic terrains, seeking listener input via email.
This geology podcast episode discusses the ancient connection between Australia and North America 1.4 billion years ago, while explaining the host's six-month hiatus due to PBS television work and federal funding cuts.
Nick Zentner recounts a memorable geology field trip to Mount Baker with experts, focusing on exotic terrain bedrock rather than the volcano itself.
This geology podcast episode introduces a discussion about the bedrock geology visible along Washington State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) in North Cascades National Park, noting it's a seasonal road only open from Memorial Day to first snow.
Nick Zentner returns to his geology podcast after a hiatus due to his wife's car accident and recovery, briefly mentioning the topic of breakoff belt magmas and the Cascades A to Z series.
This episode discusses the Granite Falls Pluton as part of the host's ongoing exploration of Cascade geology through spontaneous field work and narrative building for educational content.
Geologist Nick Zentner discusses his career path and how he ended up teaching at Central Washington University after discovering geology while working in Glacier Park.
The host explains his absence from the podcast since November due to creating a 26-episode YouTube live stream series on the Ice Age Floods and shares plans to discuss highlights and future episodes.
This episode discusses the revival of the PBS geology video series 'Nick on the Rocks' and covers upcoming geology events like the Penrose conference in western Idaho.
This episode is the final brainstorming session for upcoming downtown geology lectures in Ellensburg, Washington, where the host discusses progress and audience feedback.
The host shares a personal story about how and why he started the downtown lecture series in Ellensburg, Washington, connecting it to seasonal changes and his passion for geology.
The host introduces episode 103 of his geology podcast with a playful title based on local speech patterns and shares personal updates about recording conditions and previous episodes.
The host reflects on transitioning back to his geology-focused life after the holidays, comparing it to the continuous learning of a graduate student.
This episode discusses the geology of Foster Coulee, an Ice Age flood feature in Washington, and touches on public outreach through geology field trips.
The host discusses his recent geological collaborations with Jerome Lessman and Skye Cooley, focusing on Quaternary geology work in the Pacific Northwest.
This episode features a field recording with Randy Lewis, a Wenatchee Piscosa tribal elder, discussing the Peshastin Pinnacles in Washington during a casual outdoor visit.
This geology podcast episode discusses granite formations in Northrop Canyon, basalt columns at Drumheller Channels, and recent fieldwork experiences in Washington state.
A geology professor reflects on wrapping up his winter quarter teaching routine and shares spontaneous thoughts about seasonal transitions and educational experiences.
This episode explores the geological formation of the Idaho Batholith, challenging the traditional volcanic arc model and presenting new insights based on recent research.
This episode introduces a geology-focused exploration of Chinook Pass in Washington, highlighting its significance for viewing Cascade Volcanoes and setting up a broader discussion on regional geological differences.
This episode discusses the Spirit Lake pluton, a former magma chamber at Mount St.
This episode introduces a geology-focused discussion about Tamanowas Rock on the Olympic Peninsula, featuring insights from igneous geologist Jeff Tepper and the Cascade Volcanic Arc.
This episode discusses the host's recent Cascades A to Z live stream series and upcoming geology lectures in downtown Ellensburg.
The host shares his recent trip to Slate Peak in Washington, discussing the geological significance and encouraging listeners to visit before winter, while reflecting on the positive start to the school year post-COVID.
The host discusses a recent geology field trip to Blue Mountain on the Olympic Peninsula with colleagues from Purdue University, combining behind-the-scenes insights with geological content.
A geology professor shares his process of developing narratives about Ice Age deposits in Washington, specifically related to Bretz's work, while preparing for field filming and academic content creation.
The host reports on attending a Geological Society of America meeting in Reno, Nevada, and discusses using Starlink for live streaming from remote locations.
This episode of the Nick Zentner Geology Podcast discusses the Spokane glaciation in eastern Washington, sharing personal experiences with fieldwork, hosting ice ologists, and the energizing activities of mid-May.
This episode reports on four downtown geology lectures about Pacific Northwest geology and Ice Age Floods research that are now available on YouTube.
The host returns after a two-month hiatus to discuss the Ginkgo Lava Flow, a singular volcanic eruption that occurred 16.1 million years ago, and explains his absence due to focusing on YouTube live streams.
This episode explores the geological history of the Snake River in Washington, focusing on field research in the Saddle Mountains and the host's personal experiences and upcoming work.
The host discusses a new approach called GPS Geology involving short field-based videos recorded outdoors in Washington during spring, inspired by a viewer suggestion.
The host introduces the episode featuring Robert Hildebrand, discusses listener feedback on video recording quality, and transitions to a geology-focused discussion.
This episode explores the geological history of the Idaho Volcanic Arc, focusing on the Eocene period and the collision of the Siletia oceanic plateau with the Pacific Northwest 50 million years ago.
This episode reports on the 2023 GSA Penrose Conference in Idaho, where geologists gathered to discuss new tectonic models for the North American Cordillera during the Mid-Cretaceous to Eocene period.
This episode is a reflective summary of the host's geology podcast, focusing on the Eocene period and preparing for upcoming live lectures in Ellensburg.
This episode explores the geology of Mount Rainier National Park, focusing on the volcano itself rather than just its cone, as the host shares new discoveries from his recent explorations.
The host shares personal holiday updates and explains his absence from podcasting due to focusing on other projects, while introducing the topic of Friday Harbor geology.
Nick Zentner introduces his new live stream series 'Cascades A to Z' and discusses his preparation for an upcoming episode on basement rock, the oldest geological foundation of Washington state.
This episode provides additional context and backstory about Brian Atwater's research on earthquakes and tsunamis in the Sanpoil region of Washington, complementing a previously released video.
Nick Zentner reflects on his intense winter YouTube live stream series, discussing key geological insights like the shift away from subduction theories for Eocene magmas and the slab window hypothesis.
Nick Zentner reflects on geological themes from recent episodes, focusing on the docking of Siletzia 50 million years ago and its effects, including plutons, faults, and metamorphic core complexes.
Nick Zentner hosts a live episode with geophysicist Karin Sigloch, discussing tomography techniques to study ocean slabs in Earth's lower mantle.
Nick Zentner introduces his geology podcast episode on older glaciations while sharing personal updates and mentioning a conversation with Joey from Crime Pays, But Botany Doesn't.
Nick Zentner frames this Zoom conversation around three downtown Ellensburg lectures on April 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2026, with one talk planned for the Brooks Range in northern Alaska.
Nick Zentner frames The Nick Zentner Geology Podcast episode "Alaska's Brooks Range" as a dress rehearsal for an April 10 Brooks Range geology lecture in Ellensburg, Washington.
Nick Zentner uses Docking Wrangellia to rethink the 100-million-year-old accretion event, and he says Basil Tikoff’s work pushed him to see Rangelia as bigger than a simple oceanic plateau.
Nick Zentner uses episode 80 of The Nick Zentner Geology Podcast to explain how his Crazy Eocene A to Z YouTube series is changing from solo classroom lectures into guest-heavy live streams.
Nick Zentner uses Episode 79, "Pop-Up Geology," to explain a new field format built around one scenic stop, a live stream, and no handouts.
Nick Zentner discusses crashing a Geological Society of America field trip and reflects on changes in the scientific community.
Nick Zentner interviews Daryl Cowan about Baja BC geology, following up on a previous interview with Merle Beck.
Nick Zentner interviews geologist Ralph Hagerud about his work in Baja, BC, and the North Cascades.
Nick Zentner interviews geologist Merle Beck about Baja and exotic terrains in the Pacific Northwest.
Nick Zentner discusses the evolution of topographic map use in geology teaching and field work.