7: Becoming Badgers

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7: Becoming Badgers

FromUnder Our Feet

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Dec 22, 2021

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Ever wondered why Wisconsin is the "Badger" state? Or why Bucky is the University of Wisconsin mascot? Well, the answer is in the rocks. We go deep into the history and geology of lead mining the southwest part of the state to find out!

More at UOFpod.org. Follow us on Twitter @UOFpod. Support the show at patreon.com/RudyMolinek

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Dec 22, 2021

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Under Our Feet is a podcast that dives deep into the Earth and deep into time to explore the ways geologic events have shaped our experience of the world. Follow along to discover how we‘re intricately connected to the world beneath our feet! More at www.uofpod.org

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Trailer: Season 1: Wisconsin's geologic history begins more than 2.8 billion years ago, and continues today. Join us as we explore through deep time and discover the ways geologic events and forces shape our everyday lives in the Badger State. Learn more about the show at ... by Under Our Feet
3 min listen
4: Slicing into the Cake: Episode 4 takes us to the age of ancient life in Wisconsin - the Paleozoic era. We find out how the sedimentary rocks deposited over 300 million years ago shape the landscape of eastern Wisconsin. More at uofpod.org. Support the show at patreon.com/Ru... by Under Our Feet
44 min listen
3: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Episode 3 brings us to a billion years ago, when the North American continent tried to split in two. This rift failed, but left behind a legacy of scenic beauty, strange rocks, and vast quantities of copper. Featuring Jeremy Randolph-Flagg and Jim Miller... by Under Our Feet
48 min listen
1: Assembling Wisconsin: In this first episode, we talk to Marcia Bjornerud about the Penokean Orogeny - the first mountain-building event that helped put together what we now call Wisconsin. This is also the story of intense iron mining, booms and busts, and much more as we del... by Under Our Feet
52 min listen
2: From Beaches to Bluffs: In episode two of the geology of Wisconsin, we talk to Gordon Medaris and Esther Stewart about the geology of the Baraboo area (including Devil's Lake State Park). These rocks started their life about 1.6 billion years ago and sandy beaches on gentle sho... by Under Our Feet
51 min listen
5: Manoomin and Mining: This fifth episode breaks our chronologic streak, and deals with some breaking news: A proposed moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota. What is the history and science behind this mining, and why are people worried about ... by Under Our Feet
56 min listen
7: Becoming Badgers: Ever wondered why Wisconsin is the "Badger" state? Or why Bucky is the University of Wisconsin mascot? Well, the answer is in the rocks. We go deep into the history and geology of lead mining the southwest part of the state to find out! More at UOFpod.... by Under Our Feet
37 min listen
9: Dreams of the Driftless: The final full episode of our first season delves into the unique "Driftless" area: the one part of Wisconsin that was never glaciated. Curt Meine and Eric Carson provide insights on the geology, history, and culture of the region. Support the show at p... by Under Our Feet
62 min listen
5.5: An Interview with Frank Bibeau: This bonus episode brings you the full interview from Frank Bibeau, who was an important part of episode 5. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and listen there first. Here, we talk about wild rice (manoomin), water, mining, pipelines, indigenou... by Under Our Feet
49 min listen
6: Secrets of the Underground: Episode 6 goes literally "Under Our Feet" to explore the caves of southwestern Wisconsin. Why are there caves here? And what secrets of Earth's past do these subterranean spaces hold? We hear from Jan Okeson (Cave of the Mounds) and Cameron Batchelor (Un... by Under Our Feet
39 min listen
Bonus #1: Erosion on the Lakeshore: The first of Season 1's bonus episodes takes us to Wisconsin's shores of Lake Michigan, to learn about how storms and lake-level changes erode and move sediment. Chelsea Volpano takes us inside her research on beaches and bluffs, drones and remote contro... by Under Our Feet
29 min listen
Bonus #2: Of Icicles and Ice Sheets: Originally published in Agate Magazine (agatemag.com), Rudy reads his essay "Of Icicles and Ice Sheets." Music is the song Arizona Moon, by the Blue Dot Sessions. Support the show by subscribing on Patreon: patreon.com/RudyMolinek by Under Our Feet
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8: An Icy Visitor: Episode 8 explores how ice shaped the landscape of Wisconsin, and how that landscape gives us clues about past and future climate. Featuring interviews with Luke Zoet and Libby Ives. More at uofpod.org. Support the show at patreon.com/RudyMolinek by Under Our Feet
50 min listen
Zooming In: The debut of Season 2 on PFAS "forever" chemicals and groundwater! This episode explores the history of PFAS development, their basic chemistry, and what they do once they get in our bodies - they're found in 98% of Americans blood! Learn more on ou... by Under Our Feet
31 min listen
Bonus #4: When the Waters Rise: In this season 1 bonus episode, Rudy talks to Eric Booth (a scientist) and Caroline Gottschalk Druschke (a professor of English) about their boundary-busting collaboration on flooding in Wisconsin's Driftless area. For more, and to support the show on Pa... by Under Our Feet
59 min listen
Trailer: Season 2: Get ready for Season 2 of Under Our Feet! Perhaps the way we are most intimately connected to the Earth system is through the water we drink. Turning on the tap is something many of us can take for granted, but groundwater's interaction with the envi... by Under Our Feet
4 min listen
Patreon Bonus #1: Countertops: Under Our Feet is supported by listeners on Patreon (Patreon.com/RudyMolinek). With subscriptions of $15 a month or more, supporters get to choose a geology topic of their choice for a mini-episode! First up, Georgia Ringle's request for an episode on th... by Under Our Feet
12 min listen
PFAS: Seeping Through: We learn how PFAS forever chemicals escape from the places they're supposed to be, and start their journey to places they're not. We'll explore landfill history and design, and the story of open-ground training and testing with aqueous film-forming f... by Under Our Feet
23 min listen
10: Leading with Stories: In this episode, Jeff Grignon takes us through stories from the Menominee Nation, showing how the rocks and geology we've learned about all season fit into the traditions of a group that has been living on Wisconsin's landscape since the beginning. Fo... by Under Our Feet
39 min listen
BONUS: Seeing the Unseen: In this bonus episode, originally only available for subscribers on Patreon, we hear how the scientists in the PFAS: Spreading Out episode see invisible molecules like PFAS and processes like groundwater flow. To get early access to bonus content l... by Under Our Feet
13 min listen
PFAS: Spreading Out: Episode three of our series about PFAS forever chemicals. In this installment, Chris Zahasky, Maureen Muldoon, and Christy Remucal guide us through the hidden groundwater systems that let PFAS spread through the environment and into our drinking wate... by Under Our Feet
27 min listen
(REPLAY) PFAS: Zooming In: This is a re-release of the first episode of Season 2! New full episodes start October 19th! The debut of Season 2 on PFAS "forever" chemicals and groundwater! This episode explores the history of PFAS development, their basic chemistry, and what t... by Under Our Feet
31 min listen
PFAS Bonus: Public Trust: This week, we share the first episode of Public Trust, a podcast about PFAS in Wisconsin from Midwest Environmental Advocates and Wisconsin Sea Grant. Thanks to Bonnie and Richelle for sharing! Learn more at midwest advocates.org/podcast. More Under ... by Under Our Feet
27 min listen
PFAS: Speaking Out: This episode we hear directly from people living with acute PFAS contamination in Peshtigo and Marinette, Wisconsin. We also hear how industrial contamination impacts the site of the Menominee Nation's origin: the mouth of the Menominee River in Mari... by Under Our Feet
45 min listen

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PFAS Bonus: Public Trust: This week, we share the first episode of Public Trust, a podcast about PFAS in Wisconsin from Midwest Environmental Advocates and Wisconsin Sea Grant. Thanks to Bonnie and Richelle for sharing! Learn more at midwest advocates.org/podcast. More Under ... by Under Our Feet
27 min listen
PFAS: Speaking Out: This episode we hear directly from people living with acute PFAS contamination in Peshtigo and Marinette, Wisconsin. We also hear how industrial contamination impacts the site of the Menominee Nation's origin: the mouth of the Menominee River in Mari... by Under Our Feet
45 min listen
BONUS: Seeing the Unseen: In this bonus episode, originally only available for subscribers on Patreon, we hear how the scientists in the PFAS: Spreading Out episode see invisible molecules like PFAS and processes like groundwater flow. To get early access to bonus content l... by Under Our Feet
13 min listen
PFAS: Spreading Out: Episode three of our series about PFAS forever chemicals. In this installment, Chris Zahasky, Maureen Muldoon, and Christy Remucal guide us through the hidden groundwater systems that let PFAS spread through the environment and into our drinking wate... by Under Our Feet
27 min listen
PFAS: Seeping Through: We learn how PFAS forever chemicals escape from the places they're supposed to be, and start their journey to places they're not. We'll explore landfill history and design, and the story of open-ground training and testing with aqueous film-forming f... by Under Our Feet
23 min listen
(REPLAY) PFAS: Zooming In: This is a re-release of the first episode of Season 2! New full episodes start October 19th! The debut of Season 2 on PFAS "forever" chemicals and groundwater! This episode explores the history of PFAS development, their basic chemistry, and what t... by Under Our Feet
31 min listen
Zooming In: The debut of Season 2 on PFAS "forever" chemicals and groundwater! This episode explores the history of PFAS development, their basic chemistry, and what they do once they get in our bodies - they're found in 98% of Americans blood! Learn more on ou... by Under Our Feet
31 min listen
Trailer: Season 2: Get ready for Season 2 of Under Our Feet! Perhaps the way we are most intimately connected to the Earth system is through the water we drink. Turning on the tap is something many of us can take for granted, but groundwater's interaction with the envi... by Under Our Feet
4 min listen
10: Leading with Stories: In this episode, Jeff Grignon takes us through stories from the Menominee Nation, showing how the rocks and geology we've learned about all season fit into the traditions of a group that has been living on Wisconsin's landscape since the beginning. Fo... by Under Our Feet
39 min listen
Patreon Bonus #1: Countertops: Under Our Feet is supported by listeners on Patreon (Patreon.com/RudyMolinek). With subscriptions of $15 a month or more, supporters get to choose a geology topic of their choice for a mini-episode! First up, Georgia Ringle's request for an episode on th... by Under Our Feet
12 min listen
Bonus #4: When the Waters Rise: In this season 1 bonus episode, Rudy talks to Eric Booth (a scientist) and Caroline Gottschalk Druschke (a professor of English) about their boundary-busting collaboration on flooding in Wisconsin's Driftless area. For more, and to support the show on Pa... by Under Our Feet
59 min listen
Bonus #2: Of Icicles and Ice Sheets: Originally published in Agate Magazine (agatemag.com), Rudy reads his essay "Of Icicles and Ice Sheets." Music is the song Arizona Moon, by the Blue Dot Sessions. Support the show by subscribing on Patreon: patreon.com/RudyMolinek by Under Our Feet
7 min listen
Bonus #1: Erosion on the Lakeshore: The first of Season 1's bonus episodes takes us to Wisconsin's shores of Lake Michigan, to learn about how storms and lake-level changes erode and move sediment. Chelsea Volpano takes us inside her research on beaches and bluffs, drones and remote contro... by Under Our Feet
29 min listen
9: Dreams of the Driftless: The final full episode of our first season delves into the unique "Driftless" area: the one part of Wisconsin that was never glaciated. Curt Meine and Eric Carson provide insights on the geology, history, and culture of the region. Support the show at p... by Under Our Feet
62 min listen
8: An Icy Visitor: Episode 8 explores how ice shaped the landscape of Wisconsin, and how that landscape gives us clues about past and future climate. Featuring interviews with Luke Zoet and Libby Ives. More at uofpod.org. Support the show at patreon.com/RudyMolinek by Under Our Feet
50 min listen
6: Secrets of the Underground: Episode 6 goes literally "Under Our Feet" to explore the caves of southwestern Wisconsin. Why are there caves here? And what secrets of Earth's past do these subterranean spaces hold? We hear from Jan Okeson (Cave of the Mounds) and Cameron Batchelor (Un... by Under Our Feet
39 min listen
5.5: An Interview with Frank Bibeau: This bonus episode brings you the full interview from Frank Bibeau, who was an important part of episode 5. If you haven't listened to that yet, go back and listen there first. Here, we talk about wild rice (manoomin), water, mining, pipelines, indigenou... by Under Our Feet
49 min listen
5: Manoomin and Mining: This fifth episode breaks our chronologic streak, and deals with some breaking news: A proposed moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota. What is the history and science behind this mining, and why are people worried about ... by Under Our Feet
56 min listen
4: Slicing into the Cake: Episode 4 takes us to the age of ancient life in Wisconsin - the Paleozoic era. We find out how the sedimentary rocks deposited over 300 million years ago shape the landscape of eastern Wisconsin. More at uofpod.org. Support the show at patreon.com/Ru... by Under Our Feet
44 min listen
3: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Episode 3 brings us to a billion years ago, when the North American continent tried to split in two. This rift failed, but left behind a legacy of scenic beauty, strange rocks, and vast quantities of copper. Featuring Jeremy Randolph-Flagg and Jim Miller... by Under Our Feet
48 min listen
2: From Beaches to Bluffs: In episode two of the geology of Wisconsin, we talk to Gordon Medaris and Esther Stewart about the geology of the Baraboo area (including Devil's Lake State Park). These rocks started their life about 1.6 billion years ago and sandy beaches on gentle sho... by Under Our Feet
51 min listen
1: Assembling Wisconsin: In this first episode, we talk to Marcia Bjornerud about the Penokean Orogeny - the first mountain-building event that helped put together what we now call Wisconsin. This is also the story of intense iron mining, booms and busts, and much more as we del... by Under Our Feet
52 min listen
Trailer: Season 1: Wisconsin's geologic history begins more than 2.8 billion years ago, and continues today. Join us as we explore through deep time and discover the ways geologic events and forces shape our everyday lives in the Badger State. Learn more about the show at ... by Under Our Feet
3 min listen

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7: Becoming Badgers

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