Best Geophysicist Podcasts (2025)

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Karelia La Marca - Geophysicist at bp (Inside IMAGE) 16:46

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Karelia La Marca shares how her passion for geophysics has taken her from the classroom to exciting fieldwork around the world. She offers an encouraging tip for first-timers while explaining the skills and teamwork that make science stronger.Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the geosciences.Inside IMAGE is a special series from Sei…

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The Missing Tool Every Geoscientist Needs for the Next Decade 28:34

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"The glossary will bridge two complex worlds, geoscience and sustainability, and make them easier to understand."Maria Angela Capello shares her vision for a new glossary that connects geoscience to sustainability in clear, practical terms. She explains how a shared vocabulary can help scientists, educators, and policymakers better understand the p…

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Curiosity Over Conflict: The Art of Diplomacy with Morgan DeNicola 54:20

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In this episode, I sit down with Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation, to explore how curiosity, humor, and empathy can create bridges across even the most polarized divides. We talk about her journey from special education into international diplomacy, what it really means to listen, and how she stays grounded whil…

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Searching for Water in Kakuma: A GWB Story (Re-Release) 43:25

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For this episode, we’re re‑releasing one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever told - a complete listening experience that transports you to one of the most remote and challenging places on Earth.Searching for Water in Kakuma takes you inside the second‑largest refugee camp in the world, home to more than 185,000 people and still growing. There, …

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Leading with Purpose When the World Is in Chaos, with Sylvana Rochet 56:11

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In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach and strategic advisor Sylvana Rochet, who works with founders, CXOs, and visionary leaders at companies like Slack, Tesla, Netflix, and Apple. We talk about how to lead through uncertainty without losing your purpose — and yourself. Sylvana shares: What conscious leadership looks like in times of crisi…

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Bill Langin - Exploration and Development Leader (Inside IMAGE) 8:54

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Bill shares how reconnecting with colleagues fuels collaboration and why sustainable energy means balancing oil, gas, and new sources to meet global needs. He discusses progress in reducing carbon impact, the urgent need to attract top talent, and takes pride in contributing to technologies that shape everyday life.Get a front-row seat to the conve…

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Adriana Citlali Ramírez - SEG Second Vice President (Inside IMAGE) 21:19

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Adriana reflects on the power of connection across science, industry, and academia, as well as the importance of listening to the needs of its members. She explores how geoscientists can expand into new energy solutions, support students’ career paths, and use storytelling to engage the public and strengthen the community’s impact.Get a front-row s…

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What Happens When Politics Erases Climate Change? | Thomas Schueneman 49:13

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What happens when climate change itself becomes a censored word? In this episode, I speak with Tom Schueneman - journalist, blogger, podcaster, and longtime climate communicator behind GlobalWarmingisReal.com. For more than 20 years, Tom has been on the frontlines of climate communication, documenting how politics, disinformation, and propaganda sh…

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Lars Koehn - EVOLVE, Young Professional (Inside IMAGE) 18:40

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Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the geosciences.Inside IMAGE is a special series from Seismic Soundoff, SEG’s flagship podcast hosted by Andrew Geary, now in its 10th year. This limited-edition series takes you behind the scenes of IMAGE, the premier geoscience event, with exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions.Geoscientist…

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Molly Turko - AAPG Technical Program Co-Chair (Inside IMAGE) 16:16

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Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the geosciences.Inside IMAGE is a special series from Seismic Soundoff, SEG’s flagship podcast hosted by Andrew Geary, now in its 10th year. This limited-edition series takes you behind the scenes of IMAGE, the premier geoscience event, with exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions.Structural g…

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Alison Malcolm - Vice President, SEG Publications (Inside IMAGE) 7:54

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Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the geosciences.Inside IMAGE is a special series from Seismic Soundoff, SEG’s flagship podcast hosted by Andrew Geary, now in its 10th year. This limited-edition series takes you behind the scenes of IMAGE, the premier geoscience event, with exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions.Alison Malco…

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Bunmi Elebiju - SEG Technical Program Vice Chair (Inside IMAGE) 9:25

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Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the geosciences.Inside IMAGE is a special series from Seismic Soundoff, SEG’s flagship podcast hosted by Andrew Geary, now in its 10th year. This limited-edition series takes you behind the scenes of IMAGE, the premier geoscience event, with exclusive interviews and in-depth discussions.As Vice Chai…

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The transformative role of LLMs in geophysics education 29:58

20d ago29:58

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“The knowledge we learn may not change. The way we learn will change very fast.”Dr. Ge Jin explains how large language models are transforming the way geophysics is taught and learned, particularly by enhancing access to clear explanations and accelerating research. He shares why assessment must evolve and how allowing LLMs in coding classes, while…

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What Norway’s Energy Transition Needs Now – With Dina Hestad from cCHANGE 1:03:25

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🎉 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! What if the key to solving the climate crisis isn’t just better tech, but better people leading with courage, compassion, and connection? To mark five years of Stories for the Future, I’m joined by the brilliant Dina Hestad from cCHANGE, a social enterprise helping people and organizations create deep, lasting, and eth…

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H100 CEO Sander Andersen: The Winning Mindset – BTCTCs Subseries Ep.2 34:29

20d ago34:29

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Sander Andersen (https://x.com/sanderandersenn) is the CEO of H100 ($H100:NGM, $GS9:FSE, $HOGPF:OTC) (https://h100.group), the Swedish Stock Exchange listed Healthcare Tech Company with this year's most aggressive cap raising strategy to quickly accumulate Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The company listed only in April 2025 at a USD 11mn market cap …

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What decades in the field teach about success 15:36

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“The geophysicists can’t do without the geologists and vice versa. It is critically important to do it on a team basis.”Tako Koning, winner of the Best Oral Paper Award at IMAGE '24, shares clear lessons from a career working on basement reservoir exploration. He explains why seismic and geophysical data, integrated with geology, lead to better dec…

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Oliver Dauert on Building Impact-First Ventures 1:05:14

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Welcome back to Stories for the Future! After a rejuvenating summer break, I'm launching the new season with a guest who embodies everything this podcast is about: purpose, impact, and bold reinvention. Meet Oliver Dauert, founder of Wildya, a venture helping ecopreneurs transform their love for nature into scalable, regenerative impact. Oliver’s j…

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Sound Decisions: How Science Builds Business Resilience 32:46

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"Strong environmental monitoring isn’t just good for the ocean. It’s also good for the business."Daniella Bordon, Director of Environment & Sustainability at BGP Offshore and chair of the SEG Sustainability Committee, shares her journey from marine mammal observer to global ESG strategist, offering practical and passionate insights into ocean conse…

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From Differences to Inversion: A New Era for 4D Seismic 26:19

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“Repeatability is the biggest hurdle in time-lapse monitoring, but it’s also where the opportunity lies. 4D FWI can help address those repeatability challenges.”On this episode, Andrew Geary sits down with Madhav Vyas and Kris Innanen, guest editors for July’s The Leading Edge special section on 4D full-waveform inversion. They explain how 4D FWI g…

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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich Part 2: 555 (Go Go Go) – BTCTCs Expert subseries (B001) 39:22

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In the inaugural episode of our new BTCTCs subseries at Syz the Future, Simon Gerovich (https://x.com/gerovich) of Metaplanet (3350:JP / $MTPLF) joins Richard (https://x.com/RichardByworth) in the studio for part 2 of our ongoing conversation on Metaplanet and other Bitcoin treasury companies (BTCTCs). The discussion goes in depth on the ins and ou…

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Fieldwork That Changes Lives: Inside the Matagorda Bay Field Trip 21:13

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“Geoscientists without Borders shows how geophysics isn’t just for oil and gas; it’s for helping people and communities.”In this episode, Shuhab Khan and David Bartel share how the SEG Foundation and Geoscientists without Borders are helping build resilient coastal communities through the Matagorda Bay Field Trip at IMAGE ‘25. Shuhab explains how s…

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Dr. Chris Knobbe: The Hidden History of Seed Oils 40:26

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Dr. Chris Knobbe is an ophthalmologist, clinical professor emeritus, researcher and leading voice in health policy unveiling the hidden dangers of seed oils (aka vegetable oils) in our food supply. Driven by the data showing stark correlations between rising chronic disease (coronary heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, alzheimers/dementia,…

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Inside IMAGE 2025 - Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Energy 37:25

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“We want attendees to walk away saying they learned something new, made a new connection, or heard a crazy idea that just might change how they work. That’s the success we hope IMAGE brings.”In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, Julian Chenin and Paula de Oliveira share what makes IMAGE 2025 the premier geoscience event you won’t want to miss. From …

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How to Attract Your Next Job – Not Chase It, with Keith Anderson from Career Alchemy 44:05

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🔍 Episode Summary: What if job hunting wasn’t the answer? In this episode, Keith Anderson from Career Alchemy shares how to stop searching and start being found, even in a tough job market. We talk about back-channeling, personal branding, storytelling, and how to build long-term career resilience in an AI-shifting landscape. 🔗 Links & Resources: 💼…

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The Quiet Pivot: Curiosity Doesn’t Pay the Bills. On Plan B, Buffers, and Peace of Mind 13:02

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What happens when curiosity leads you toward a big change – but your bank account doesn’t agree? In this solo episode, I share a personal story from the early days of starting my own business, and how a surprisingly unglamorous Plan B gave me the freedom to explore a new direction. You’ll hear why having a buffer matters, how to calculate your mini…

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Transformational Leadership for Sustainability: A Deep Dive into the TLFS program with Karen O'Brien and Idun Aune 50:51

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🌍 What This Episode Is About In this episode, we explore the Transformational Leadership for Sustainability (TLFS) program – a unique and powerful approach to leadership that begins not with strategy, but with self-awareness and values. Together with co-founder Karen O’Brien and alumna Idun Aune, we discuss how this values-based program helps peopl…

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The Quiet Pivot: When Curiosity Sparks. Your Brain's Secret Weapon for Career Pivots 9:32

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When I left oil and gas – or rather, when the door slammed behind me – I thought I needed a plan immediately. Instead, I discovered something far more valuable: the power of following small sparks of curiosity. In this episode, I share why curiosity became my compass during one of the foggiest periods of my life, and how it can become yours too. Wh…

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262: More Than Membership - Turning SEG Engagement into Career Growth 32:58

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"Volunteering helps you build your network, sharpen your skills, and open doors you didn’t know existed."In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, SEG all-star volunteers Sergio Chávez-Pérez and Joe Reilly reflect on their recent articles in The Leading Edge’s President's Page series. They delve into the importance of professional growth, how SEG suppor…

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Unleashing Imagination: How Fantasy Fiction Fights Climate Change, with children's author Laurel Colless 45:05

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My guest today is Laurel Colless, a sustainability writer, kids' science fantasy novelist, and founder of the Carbon Busters Club, a climate-science adventure program for children. With over 25 years of experience working in environmental business and journalism across Asia, the US, and Europe, she combines her expertise in sustainability and techn…

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David Knight Legg: The Political Strategy of Destabilization (Ep.13) 45:30

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David Knight Legg (https://x.com/knightlegg) joins us one year after this pod was first conceived to reflect on a rather tumultuous twelve months. As anticipated David cuts through the headlines and performative politics to precisely hone in on what really is going on underlying the present geopolitical turmoil: the current energy play involving Ru…

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The Quiet Pivot: Sandpaper Moments & The Art of Chasing Fun 12:08

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Welcome back to The Quiet Pivot, my mini series for those in-between chapters—the ones where the old outfit doesn’t fit, but the new one isn’t quite tailored yet. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my own pivotal transition: from a well-paid, intellectually stimulating geophysics career in oil and gas to my current role as a bridg…

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261: Innovations in Land Seismic Acquisition with Andrea Crook 23:03

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"We're seeing rapid advances both in seismic acquisition technologies and in processing techniques. In order to get data that is appropriate for full waveform inversion, you have to rethink how you're acquiring the data in the field."In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Andrea Crook, CEO of OptiSeis and lead instructor of the IMAGE 2025 s…

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Futurize Yourself: How to Find Your Inner Compass in a Chaotic World, with Tom Meyers 59:52

3M ago59:52

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What if the chaos of our times isn’t just something to survive, but a doorway into your own growth? In this week's episode, I talk with Tom Meyers, osteopath, futurist, musician (!), and author of Futurize Yourself and The Future's Effect. Tom shares how his personal journey - from suicidal burnout to finding a future-focused mission - led him to d…

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The Quiet Pivot: If I'm Not That Job, Who Am I? 9:59

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This episode is about something that hit harder than I expected when I lost my job in oil and gas: Not the income. Not the office. But the identity. Who was I if I wasn't “Veslemøy, the geophysicist”? What was I supposed to say at parties, in my bio, or when someone casually asked, “So, what do you do?” In this solo episode, I talk about how I’d un…

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260: Small Faults, Big Impact - Improving CCUS with Seismic Attributes 24:05

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“The goal is to keep injected CO₂ safely in place - that’s why understanding fault networks is so critical.”In this episode, host Andrew Geary welcomes David Lubo-Robles, lead author of The Leading Edge paper on detecting small-offset faults for carbon capture and storage (CCUS). David explains how advanced seismic attributes, without relying on ma…

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Supporting the Supporters: Judith Hartlmaier on Regenerative Work That Pays 54:24

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If you've ever felt torn between making a difference and making a living, this episode is here to help you reframe that tension - and start building something more sustainable. Both for the planet. And for yourself. My guest today is Judith Hartlmaier, co-founder of Positive Impactpreneur — a business built on a powerful mission: to support the sup…