VolcaKnowledge

VolcaKnowledge

VolcaKnowledge Podcast

Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast exploring how the world of volcanoes interacts across nature, culture and society. Each episode featuring a new guest for their unique perspective on the world of volcanoes. Sponsored by: Brunton International LLC, and John Wainwright and Co.

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Recent Episodes

S3E11 S3 Special. Being a Scientist at the Hawai'i Volcano Observatory

Jan 26, 2026 53m

Ever wondered what life is like for a scientist who works a volcano observatory during an ongoing eruption?! Well now you don't have to! In this special VolcaKnowledge episode we're joined by two of…

S3E10 S3 Ep10. Needles and Navigation with Lauren Heerschap

Sep 22, 2025 50m

For our latest episode, we dig (literally) into the world of geological field tools with geologist Lauren Heerschap, CEO of Brunton - one of our sponsors. Join us as we discuss Lauren's journey from…

S3E9 S3 Ep9. Industry and Igneous Materials with Wainwright Aggregates

Sep 15, 2025 42m

Volcanic rocks can prove very versatile as building and construction materials , and in one site in south west England, a 400 million year old band of volcanic lava is being used for exactly that!In…

S3E8 S3 Ep8. Whispers and Wonder with Anjana Khatwa

Sep 08, 2025 42m

Our relationship with the natural world can be both emotional and spiritual , as well as one of just physical science. But by blending those, we can create an even deeper understanding and respect…

S3E7 S3 Ep7. Parks and Rock-creation with Shanda Ochs

Sep 02, 2025 50m

Imagine going to work every day with a volcano AS your backyard... and your job? to guide people around that volcano and it's incredible environment. In this episode we're joined by Shanda Ochs, an…

S3E6 S3 Ep6. Exhibits and Eruptions with Chiara Maria Petrone

Aug 27, 2025 43m

Ever wondered what happens behind the doors of a natural history museum? From collections, archives, conservation to research, there is so much to learn and that we don't see as visitors. To give us…

S3E5 S3 Ep5. Illustrations and Inspirations with Annabelle Foster

Aug 18, 2025 45m

Volcanoes and earth science are a very visual field, where illustrations and sketches are critical for a targeted and simplistic understanding. In this episode we speak with scientific illustrator…

S3E4 S3 Ep4. Summits and Seven Peaks with Ricardo Kaljouw

Aug 11, 2025 47m

Every continent has a highest mountain, but every continent also has a highest volcano! Wouldn't it be incredible to climb all seven?! So let's speak to someone who has done it! This episode we're…

S3 Ep3. Artists and Ashfall with Vojta Hybl

Aug 05, 2025 41m

Time to get artistic, as nature IS one of our greatest artists, but sometimes we also need human artists to help us better visualize and interpret the world around us. We're joined in this episode by…

S3 Ep2. Magma and Media with Denali (Dykanite)

Jul 28, 2025 45m

How can we use the ever-growing world of social media to educate people about volcanoes?? We're joined by volcano science communicator and content creator, Denali, to discuss everything from creating…

S3E1 S3 Ep1. Highlands and Hazards with Luisa Hendry

Jul 22, 2025 45m

We kickstart Season 3 diving into one of the founding places for the modern study and science of geology... Scotland. Three billion years of history, with plenty of volcanic activity along the way!…

S2E10 S2 Ep10. Training the next geoscience generation with Sharon Backhouse

Dec 18, 2023 40m

We finish this season with a focus on training the next generation of geoscience communicators. We're joined by Sharon Backhouse, Director of the GeoTenerife research and training program based in…

S2E9 S2 Ep9. It's time for field camp! with Edith Rojas

Dec 11, 2023 41m

What was your first geology or earth science class? Did you have someone that was an influence in your path? We're joined by community college geology professor Edith Rojas to talk about her personal…

S2E8 S2 Ep8. Volcanoes... down under?! with Heather Handley

Dec 05, 2023 36m

Did you know that there are volcanoes in Australia?! Well, it's time to take a journey down under for fascinating insight into the history of Australia's volcanoes, the importance of indigenous…

S2E7 S2 Ep7. Volcanoes in video games?! with Ed McGowan and Jazmin Scarlett

Nov 27, 2023 44m

Video games and volcanoes... who knew?! Ed and Jazmin take us through their gaming experiences as trained volcano scientists, and how they blended their two loves into educational research assessing…

S2E6 S2 Ep6. Don't get that close please! with Jorge Montalvo

Nov 20, 2023 53m

Iceland is a country of great volcanic interest with three eruptions in one area since 2021, which has been a hotspot for tourism. We speak with Jorge Montalvo about educating and informing the…

S2E5 S2 Ep5. Living and working in the volcano with Anais Vásconez-Müller

Nov 15, 2023 33m

We're joined this week by Anais Vásconez Müller from Ecuador to talk about a personal journey from growing up inside a volcanic caldera to becoming a volcanologist working at a observatory studying…

S2E4 S2 Ep4. It's science communication time with Wendy Bohon and Beth Bartel

Nov 07, 2023 43m

It's time for our first DOUBLE-GUEST episode! We're joined by geoscience communication specialists Wendy Bohon and Beth Bartel to talk all about the importance of science communication and training…

S2E3 S2 Ep3. Build knowledge, build community with Monique Johnson

Oct 30, 2023 40m

In episode 3, Monique Johnson from the University of West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) talks to us about the challenges and rewards of community education and training, and working with…

S2E2 S2 Ep2. Where did you hear that?! with Robin George Andrews

Oct 23, 2023 37m

In our first guest episode of season 2, Robin George Andrews takes us into the wild weird world of science journalism. How do you write a compelling and truthful story about volcanoes for the general…

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VolcaKnowledge has published 31 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Science.

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