Lava Academy by Lava Show

Lava Show

English Earth Sciences Education History Science

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Episodes 10

Avg. Duration 52m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

65%

Hosting

feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to Lava Academy, the official podcast from the team behind Lava Show in Iceland — the world’s only live Lava Show! Hosted by Iain MacKinnon and Jon Heidar Ragnheidarson. Each monthly episode dives into the explosive world of volcanoes. From Iceland’s fiery fissures to famous eruptions around the globe, we explore how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and what they mean for the people who live near them. With expert guests like geologists and volcanologists, Lava Academy blends science, storytelling, and first-hand experience. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a student of earth science, or just fascinated by molten rock, this show brings the power and mystery of volcanic activity straight to your ears. Get ready for lava facts, eruption myths, behind-the-scenes stories from Lava Show, and much more. Subscribe and join us each month as we journey into Earth’s most dynamic forces.

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Recent Episodes

Iceland’s Largest Eruption

May 11, 2026 50m

What happens when one of the biggest eruptions in Iceland’s history meets modern-day science? In the latest episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, host Iain MacKinnon sits down with geologist Glen…

Inside Iceland’s Volcano Nerve Center

Apr 16, 2026 1h 11m

What does it take to monitor a country sitting on top of an active volcanic system? In this episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, hosts Ragnhildur “Lady Lava” Ágústsdóttir and Iain MacKinnon sit down…

From Katla to Lava Show: The Story Behind World's Only Live Lava Experience

Mar 09, 2026 55m

In this episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, host Iain MacKinnon sits down with Júlíus Ingi Jónsson, Mr. Lava Lava, the founder of Lava Show. Júlíus shares the incredible story behind the creation of…

Volcanoes in Space? A Cosmic Conversation with Sævar Helgi Bragason

Jan 07, 2026 58m

Are volcanoes unique to Earth—or are they erupting across the solar system? In this episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, hosts Iain MacKinnon and Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir (AKA Lady Lava) sit down with…

Exploring Volcanoes, CO₂ & the Future of Our Planet

Dec 04, 2025 51m

In this fascinating episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, we dive into the fiery intersection of volcanoes, carbon science, and the future of our planet. Hosts Iain MacKinnon, Lava Master at Lava…

Geothermal 101: Unlocking Iceland’s Energy with Kári Valgeirsson

Oct 29, 2025 52m

What keeps Reykjavík warm, powers homes, and even heats the sidewalks in the middle of winter? In this episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, we uncover Iceland’s biggest energy secret: geothermal…

From Volcanic Inspiration to Lava Show: A Conversation with Our Founder Lady Lava

Sep 24, 2025 39m Transcript

In this episode of the Lava Academy Podcast by Lava Show, hosts Iain MacKinnon (Lava Master) and Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson (Sales & Marketing Manager) welcome co-founder Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir,…

Geologist Jessica Poteet on Iceland’s Volcanic Wonders

Aug 28, 2025 51m

In our latest episode of the Lava Academy Podcast, we welcome the multi-talented geoscientist and marketing strategist Jessica Poteet for a fascinating conversation about Iceland’s fiery landscape,…

Geologist Shawn Willsey breaks down Iceland’s eruptions

Jul 29, 2025 48m Transcript

Geologist Sean Willsey discusses Icelandic volcanic wonders In this second episode of The Lava Academy by Lava Show, we sit down with Sean Willsey, a geology professor at the College of Southern…

Why Iceland Is a Volcanic Hotspot: Geology 101 with Madison MacKenzie

May 28, 2025 33m Transcript

In the debut episode of Lava Academy by Lava Show, geologist Madison MacKenzie shares her personal journey from growing up near volcanoes in the U.S. and Japan to studying and working in Iceland’s…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Lava Academy by Lava Show have?

Lava Academy by Lava Show has published 10 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Education.

Is Lava Academy by Lava Show still active?

Lava Academy by Lava Show is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 52m.