Best Seismic Soundoff Podcasts (2025)

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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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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

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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259: Inside the Editor’s Desk - Alison Malcolm on Leading SEG’s Flagship Journal 34:12

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"Publishing at a conference and publishing in GEOPHYSICS are quite different. The journal lets you go deeper and make your work reproducible and usable for others."In this insightful episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Dr. Alison Malcolm, the former Editor-in-Chief of GEOPHYSICS, SEG's leading journal for applied geophysics. Alison demystifies t…

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258: Drilling, DAS, and Disagreements - A Real Look at EGS Geophysics 41:07

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“The difference now is horizontal wells, faster drilling, and better geophysics. That makes today’s EGS attempts more promising than ever.”In this episode, host Andrew Geary talks with Michael Wilt and Bill Cumming, guest editors of the April 2025 The Leading Edge special section on geophysical applications to geothermal exploration and development…

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257: How Industry Collaboration Drives Subsurface Innovation with SEAM 27:10

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“The goal of SEAM is to bring the geophysics community together to solve big, shared problems. We can go much further when we work as a team.”Host Andrew Geary sits down with Arthur Cheng, co-founder of the SEG Advanced Modeling Corporation (SEAM), to discuss how SEAM brings together industry, academia, and government to tackle the toughest geophys…

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256: Creating Value with 4D - Lessons from a Global Forum 21:12

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“It’s more than just getting data - it's about inspiring your organization to take action on it.”In this episode, host Andrew Geary talks with Adam Bucki, Co-Chair for the 4D Forum, held in Galveston, TX, in November 2024. The forum brought together geophysicists, engineers, and decision-makers to explore how 4D seismic can create value, reduce cyc…

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255: Generative, Physics-Informed and Agentic AI in Geophysics 28:54

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"We’re not replacing geophysicists; we’re giving them superpowers to analyze data faster and better."Explore the cutting-edge world of generative and physics-informed AI with Vladimir Kazei, guest editor for The Leading Edge. AI is transforming geophysics, from revolutionizing seismic imaging to pushing the boundaries of computational efficiency. V…

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254: Why Companies and Individuals Should Invest in Humanitarian Science 28:58

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“For companies, supporting GWB isn’t just philanthropy – it’s a smart investment in the future of geophysics and global resilience.”Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) is changing lives using geophysics to tackle real-world humanitarian challenges. In this episode, Bob Merrill, Chair of the GWB Steering Committee, shares inspiring stories of geophy…

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253: Sustainability, Prosperity, and Geophysics in Latin America 32:53

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“Geophysicists have an incredible ability to see what’s below the surface – now we need to make sure the world sees what we do above it.”Sustainability isn’t just about the environment – it’s about people, the planet, and prosperity. Dr. Maria Angela Capello shares how geophysicists drive sustainability in Latin America and beyond in this episode. …

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252: How the Ivishak Formation Could Change Carbon Sequestration 22:51

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“Geophysics lets us predict rock properties where well data is sparse - this is crucial for understanding carbon storage potential.”What if Alaska’s North Slope holds the key to large-scale carbon storage? In this episode, Rae Jacobsen discusses his research on the Ivishak Formation, revealing how geophysics can unlock new possibilities for carbon …

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251: From Noise to Knowledge – Lessons in Geophysics and Innovation w/ Joe Dellinger 31:54

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"The difference between an ordinary geophysicist and a great one? Knowing when noise is actually signal."Joe Dellinger discusses his new book, Forensic Data Processing. In this episode, Joe shares how his career journey – from growing up surrounded by geophysics to pioneering low-frequency seismic applications – inspired him to write this book as h…

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250: Bridging Science and Society – The Impact of Geoscientists without Borders 27:43

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"Humanitarian geophysics isn’t separate from the industry – it’s part of what makes our profession so valuable to the world."In this episode, Geophysical Society of Houston Honoree Craig Beasley discusses the importance of the Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) program for companies interested in aligning with the UNSDGs and achieving their CSR go…

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249: Machine Learning Methods in Geoscience 24:14

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“The biggest challenge for geophysicists? Learning machine learning's ‘new language’ from the world of statistics.”Machine learning is transforming geoscience, and Gerard Schuster explains how. This conversation explores key ML applications in seismic interpretation, the role of convolutional neural networks in fault detection, and why hands-on lab…

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248: AI, FWI, and the Future of Subsurface Imaging 33:14

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"Reservoir characterization has evolved beyond oil and gas. It’s now central to our clean energy future."In this episode, Andrew Geary speaks with Satinder Chopra and Heather Bedle, guest editors for December’s The Leading Edge special section on reservoir characterization. They explore how this critical topic is transforming as geophysics expands …

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247: From Pitfalls to Potential - Making the Most of Seismic Attributes 26:02

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"Seismic attributes are not just colorful pictures; they’re meaningful tools that can guide geoscientists to more accurate interpretations."In this episode, Andrew Geary sits down with Satinder Chopra and Kurt Marfurt, authors of Essentials of Seismic Attributes and Impedance Inversion, to discuss their comprehensive guide to understanding and appl…

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246: Combining Tradition and Innovation in Seismic Problem Solving 27:32

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"Physics-based methods honor our understanding of the subsurface, while machine learning fills the gaps - but combining them is key."Andrew Geary chats with Mrinal Sen, a pioneer in seismic data analysis, about his Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC) and forthcoming book, Physics and Data Driven Seismic Data Analysis: A Narrative of Two Ap…

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245: Fiber Optics in Action - The Future of Geophysical Sensing 26:49

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"Fiber optics can thrive in the harshest environments, proving robust for oil, gas, and carbon capture projects."This episode dives into the cutting-edge world of fiber optics with Joël Le Calvez, guest editor for November 2024's The Leading Edge. Fiber optics, a technology ubiquitous in daily life, is revolutionizing geophysics, offering real-time…

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244: From Vision to Action - The Future of SEG Under John Eastwood 20:42

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"Collaboration across disciplines and regions is where significant advancements in geophysics happen. It’s at these intersections that we push boundaries."President John Eastwood shares his inspiring vision for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists in 2025. From advancing the next generation of geophysicists to fostering global collaboration, Jo…

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243: Saving Lives Before Disaster Strikes - Ron Harris on Proactive Risk Reduction 29:23

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"The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was a wake-up call. It showed me that even the best science fails without effective communication and proactive strategies to save lives."In this episode, host Andrew Geary talks with Ron Harris, Geological Sciences Professor at Brigham Young University, about his groundbreaking work in disaster preparedness. Ron shar…

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242: Shaping Policy with Geoscience - AGI's Critical Needs Document 22:02

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"The geosciences cover everything from the air we breathe to the ground we walk on, and our job is to make sure policymakers see its critical value. Our reports are about translating complex science into something everyone can understand and use."In this episode, we speak with David Wunsch to explore how geoscience can shape policy decisions that i…

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241: How Geophysics is Revolutionizing Archaeological Exploration 27:49

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"Geophysics and archaeology are merging in a powerful way, helping us understand ancient communities without damaging their sites. It’s about learning from the past while honoring it."In this episode, we look at how geophysics transforms archaeology by enabling researchers to uncover hidden historical sites without digging. Guests Michael Wilt and …

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240: Navigating Geoethics - Balancing Science and Responsibility in Geosciences 21:43

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“Geoethics encourages us to think beyond just technical solutions and consider the long-term social and environmental impacts. It’s about embracing humility and seeing problems through multiple lenses to find sustainable solutions.”In this episode, Andrew Geary interviews Giuseppe Di Capua, a founding member and former president of the Internationa…

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239: Unlocking Subsurface Success - Integrating Data and Strategy in Geophysics 28:02

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"Accessibility of subsurface data is key, especially as companies move along their digital maturity journey. A lot of valuable data is still locked up in boxes, not adding value."In this episode, Patrick Meroney urges geophysicists to align technology with business goals, advocate for innovation within their organizations, and pursue change strateg…

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238: Unveiling the Earth's Secrets - The Completion of the U.S. Magnetotelluric Array 30:40

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"The MTArray is changing how we explore for minerals and critical resources, and it’s paving the way for sustainable energy development." In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, host Andrew Geary speaks with Adam Schultz about completing the U.S. Magnetotelluric (MT) Array after 18 years. This groundbreaking project has mapped the electrical propertie…

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237: TGS's Path to Net-Zero: Sustainability Insights from Sandy Spørck 25:34

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"Sustainability isn't just about the environment; it's about the economics and profitability of companies, too. We need the expertise, we need the technology - if you like solving challenges, this is the place to be."In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, host Andrew Geary sits down with Sandy Spørck to discuss the challenges and opportunities in cre…

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236: Unlocking the Eastern Mediterranean's Seismic Secrets 29:57

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"The Zohr discovery is an interesting one because all of a sudden it makes everybody sort of scratch their head and go like, 'So what have we missed elsewhere?'"Dr. Walter Rietveld discusses September's The Leading Edge, which focuses on the Eastern Mediterranean. In this episode:> Discover the challenges and opportunities in the Eastern Mediterran…

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235: Advancing Sustainability through Applied Geophysics 21:59

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"Geophysics can be used as a science tool to inform and engage the community and to give them the autonomy to make educated decisions."Dr. Julia Correa discusses August's The Leading Edge, which focuses on geophysics and sustainability. In this episode, we talk about:> How applied geophysics and seismic methods are a natural fit for ensuring safe a…

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234: How AI is Being Applied to Seismic Interpretation 21:41

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"We are trying to enable the geoscientists to do their work better and faster."In this episode, we explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in seismic interpretation, focusing on the advantages of a data-centric approach over the traditional model-centric method. Morten Ofstad, a computer scientist, emphasizes the limitations of pre-trained …

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233: Unveiling the Earth's Critical Zone through a Geophysics Lens 22:56

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"The critical zone are the things that impact humans and animals on the earth, more so than a lot of other parts that geophysicists might study."Kamini Singha explores the fascinating world of the Earth's critical zone. This episode uncovers the significance of this thin skin of the Earth and its profound impact on human and ecological systems. In …

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232: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Geoscience 20:31

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"How could you apply your own personal knowledge of geoscience, whatever specialty it is, to help solve humanitarian problems, no matter what the scale is?"Join host Andrew Geary as he speaks with Beth Burton to explore the newly formed Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) Technical Review Subcommittee (TRSC). This episode delves into the TRSC's his…

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231: Previewing IMAGE '24 - The Largest Technical Program Yet 21:59

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Get ready to immerse yourself in cutting-edge geoscience technologies and connect with industry experts. In this episode, Wenyi Hu and Ken Tubman join host Andrew Geary to discuss the upcoming IMAGE '24 conference, which promises the largest technical program to date with over 1,200 presentations.In this episode, we talk about:> The expansion and e…

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230: Celebrating Sven - A Legacy of Innovation and Mentorship in Geophysics 31:50

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"Sven showed us that the goal of a presentation is to transfer knowledge and insight, not to show people how smart you are."In this heartfelt episode, we honor the legacy of Sven Treitel, a beloved figure in geophysics and at SEG. Kurt Marfurt and Sam Gray join host Andrew Geary to reflect on Sven's profound impact on their work and the field.In th…

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229: From Barriers to Belonging - Building Strong Companies & Teams in Geophysics 26:59

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"Understanding the problem is sometimes more important than getting to a solution."In this episode, Dr. Eileen Martin, winner of the 2024 J. Clarence Karcher Award, shares actionable advice and resources to help you make a positive impact in your professional environment.In this episode, we talk about:> The definitions of justice, equity, diversity…

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228: Key Trends That Will Shape the Oil and Gas Industry w/ Sophie Zurquiyah 20:43

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"Energy transition is everywhere. It is an underlying trend, and sustainability is something that we have to incorporate into every company's strategy."Sophie Zurquiyah, CEO of Viridien, discusses the transformation of CGG into Viridien.In this episode, we talk about:> The reasons behind CGG's rebranding to Viridien> The significance of technology …

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227: How Experts Use Data and Technology to Navigate Subsurface Uncertainty 25:29

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"Understanding the problem is sometimes often more important than getting to a solution."Madhav Vyas and Dr. David Lubo-Robles discuss June's The Leading Edge on subsurface uncertainty.In this episode, we talk about:> Methods for assessing uncertainty in seismic workflows> Significant sources of subsurface uncertainty> How integrating different dat…

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226: Rock Physics in Focus - Historical Impact & Future Challenges 23:05

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"The energy transition has opened many new areas, many new doors, and rock physics is really at the center of that."Dr. Laurent Louis highlights rock physics in May's The Leading Edge.In this episode, we talk about:> How rock physics has improved the field of geophysics> The accuracy and applicability of Asaka's rock physics model> Discovering inac…

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225: How to Keep Geophysics Relevant w/ Tim Dean 28:26

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"We (geophysicists) need to look where the markets are rather than expect people to come to us. We have skills, and it's just about finding where we can apply these in the future."Dr. Tim Dean discusses his Honorary Lecture, "Seismic Acquisition and the Energy Transition."In this episode, we talk about:> The evolving applications of seismic acquisi…