Oh, hey, it's the string on the spine of a string P. What am I doing here? And why am I stronger than

Navy rope? Alley Ward. And finally, finally, you can stop looking to see if we have a geology

episode because it's here. Rocks. Rocks. What are they? Where do they come from? And how do you

become a person who suddenly has context for everything surrounding you so that you appreciate it?

You talk to a geologist. So thisologist is beloved in the science community. And I was

introduced to them via Sarah Mackinaldi of the two-thology squid episodes. And Sarah runs

Skype a Scientist. And thisologist helps write geology corner trivia for Skype a scientist

trivia nights. And while I'm here, it is good temper. So enjoy the encour of the squid episode.

If you haven't heard it, there's a link in the show notes. But thisologist, this geologist,

is on their way to a PhD in geology via Oregon State having studied paleoclimate and glacial

geology with an undergrad degree in geology and mathematics at Northland College, which is an

Ashland, Wisconsin. Hello, Wisconsin on the South Shore of Lake Superior. And they're already

listed as an author on published papers such as a global database of marine isotopes,

stage 5A and 5C marine terraces and paleo shoreline indicators. And you'll know exactly what all

of those words mean in a second. Just kidding. No, you won't. You'll know why Iraq is heavy,

though. And that's what we're here for. Okay. But before we get into it, thank you to everyone on

Patreon who supports the show. You can join First Little is 25 cents an episode. And that lets you

submit questions to theologist ahead of time. Thank you, patrons. Thanks to everyone who tweets

and takes talks about the show and to everyone rating and leaving reviews and subscribing,

which helps the show so much. And I read every single one and to prove it, here is a steamy

freshie from upway to early who left a review. The information about the natural world is fascinating

and the unabashed enthusiasm of the guest is a real treat. Thank you. Thank you upway to early for

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