Rocks for Jocks

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Welcome to Rocks for Jocks, a Science podcast for everyday people with a focus on Climate and Natural Hazards! Each episode covers a new topic or features insights from guests, including scientists and industry professionals. Whether you're a student, a working professional, or just curious about the world, this podcast has something for you. https://linktr.ee/RocksForJocks
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Geotech Talks with Marshall Pontrelli, PhD
Sunday, 16 November, 2025

This month, I bring back Marshall Pontrelli, a fan-favorite former guest and graduate school coworker! We talk about Marshall's research on geotechnical engineering, site response, and earthquake hazard mapping. We also get into Marshall’s thoughts on the peer review process and the application of scientific thinking to broader contexts.Subscribe on Substack: ⁠⁠https://rocksforjocks.substack.com⁠⁠00:00 Welcome and Intro02:01 Marshall's Graduate School Research08:31 Mexico City Earthquake Study16:37 Geological Mapping and Hazard Analysis28:43 Depth to Bedrock, Shear Wave Velocity, and Cone Penetration Tests 41:48 Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build49:29 Reflections on Scientific ThinkingMusic: 368 by Dyalla