ROCKS with Schmitty Thompson
5/15/202630 min
What is a rock? How big is a boulder? Why are they pretty and heavy? It’s rock talk with a true enthusiast, the charming and beloved Geologist Schmitty Thompson. Schmitty walks us through different types of rocks, minerals, crystals, geodes, roadside wonders, the best rock puns, and why you should take a closer look at your countertops. So pull up a petrified stump, take a seat, and enjoy Schmitty’s Geology Corner.
Donations went to Skype a Scientist & MinDat.org
Full-length (*not* G-rated) Geology episode + tons of science links
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Alie Ward· Host0:58
Oh, hey, it's the string on the spine of a string pea. What am I doing here, and why am I stronger than navy rope? Ally Ward. Oh, here we are. It's geology. You're like, "Rocks?" Rocks. We got pebbles. We got gravel. We got mountainsides. Oh, you're never gonna look at a rock the same. And this ologist has the knowledge and the passion. They really rock. So I hope you enjoy plenty of geology puns and a lot of knowledge. And again, this is Smologies. These are shorter, classroom-safe