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All Apologies PodcastEpisode 107: Shane Gillis w/ Blind MikeBlind Mike Geary joins Joe and Andy to talk about the #SNL fallout and #budlight ad campaign featuring #shanegillis as well as the merits of seasons 1 and 2 of #tires.2025-06-041h 00All Apologies PodcastEpisode 87: Andrew Dice Clay w/ Blind Mike & Nice DougIn this episode of All Apologies, we dive into the controversial career of Andrew Dice Clay with guests Nice Doug and Blind Mike Geary. From his infamous MTV ban to his polarizing appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, we explore how the controversy surrounding "The Diceman" skyrocketed him to fame while also making him radioactive in Hollywood. We dissect the fallout from his MTV incident, the box office failure of The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, and the lasting impact on his career. Finally, we reflect on...2025-01-151h 26
The Quit Vaping Podcast64. Vaping and Becoming a Better Dad with Tommy GearyIn today's episode, I have coach guest Tommy Geary on to talk about relationships and vaping. Tommy is a coach that helps men/fathers (an underserved group of people in the coaching space) improve their relationships with their families and with themselves. He helps guys understand what they are feeling and why they are taking the actions they are taking. He also helps them to show up the way they really want to as husbands and fathers.In today's episode, we are going to talk about the specifics of how our thoughts, emotions and substances affect the...2024-09-2542 min
SoCal Restaurant ShowShow Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris“Beloved food historian, world-traveler and chef George Geary is back with Made in California, Volume 2 – The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America (1951 to 2010) with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State. Focusing on the years 1951 to 2010, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from the Claim Jumper to the Green Burrito, Chuck E. Cheese to Mrs. Fields Cookies, Jamba Juice to Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Brimming with captivating historical detail and more than 200 dazzling full-c...2024-05-1309 minSoCal Restaurant ShowChef George Geary, Food Historian and Author of Made In California: Volume 2 Part 1“Beloved food historian, world-traveler and chef George Geary is back with Made in California, Volume 2 – The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America (1951 to 2010) with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State.”“Ruby’s Diner. Panda Express. Yogurtland. Wetzel’s Pretzels. The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Kitchen. These and many more iconic American culinary establishments have their roots in California”.“Focusing on the years 1951 to 2010, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from the...2024-05-1311 minSoCal Restaurant ShowChef George Geary, Food Historian and Author of Made In California: Volume 2 Part 2“Beloved food historian, world-traveler and chef George Geary is back with Made in California, Volume 2 – The California-Born Burger Joints, Diners, Fast Food & Restaurants That Changed America (1951 to 2010) with even more remarkable stories of the countless international chains that started in the Golden State.”“Ruby’s Diner. Panda Express. Yogurtland. Wetzel’s Pretzels. The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Kitchen. These and many more iconic American culinary establishments have their roots in California.”“Focusing on the years 1951 to 2010, the second volume of Made in California highlights fifty more food startups that have captured America’s hearts and stomachs, from the...2024-05-1313 min
How to Write a Joke with Cassidy KulhanekHow to Write a Joke with Andrew Nadeau!Cassidy sits down with writer and comedian Andrew Nadeau to discuss writing for social media, the challenges of writing a one-liner, and not being invited to search parties. A big thank you to Michael Salles Holtzman for creating the music for the pod, a huge thank you to John O'Neill for editing the pod, and the biggest thanks of all to The Lincoln Lodge, where this episode was produced and recorded. 2024-04-1540 min
Durable Dad with Tommy Geary049: Lies We Tell Ourselves as MenThe top three lies men tell themselves:1. It’s no big deal2. I’m confident3. I’m gratefulAll of these thoughts seem helpful. All of them ARE helpful if we believe it. But sometimes deep down, what actually feels true is:1. I’m having a hard time.2. I’m scared3. I’m sufferingWhen we brush our struggles under the rug, they keep us stuck. Rather than breeze over them, we want to face the music. Acknowledge what’s actually true for us so we...2024-02-1316 min
The Geary Stein & Stevens ShowFormer NFL Tight End Andrew Glover10-year NFL Veteran TE with the Raiders, Vikings, and Saints, Andrew Glover joins the show. We talk about the Late Eddie G. Robinson who was his coach at Grambling State, playing 3 sports in college, 1998 season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings team that went 15-1 and reached the NFC Championship Game. As well as behind the scenes accounts from Andrew on distractions and his take on why they lost the game. Andrew drops a bombshell on what went on leading up to the game as well that Vikings fans will want to hear. Plus, much, much, more!2023-06-1154 min
The Geary Stein & Stevens ShowChef and TV Personality Andrew Zimmern and GenYouth Maureen BauschChef Andrew Zimmern and CEO of GenYouth Maureen Bauch joins us from Radio Row in Phoenix, Arizona. They both talk about Taste of the NFL, and Andrew gives a shout out to Duluth, MN and why he decided to make MInnesota home.2023-02-2026 min
The Laser Light ShowEpisode # 31: From NHS to Aesthetics & Wellness with Dr. Natalie GearyJoin this episode as we speak with Dr. Natalie Geary. From working for the NHS in the UK, to a successful career in cosmetic medicine, to health and wellness, Dr. Geary has covered a lot of ground in her career. Driven by curiosity and a passion for natural health, listen to how she has incorporated Erchonia lasers in her evolving practice. https://www.lighttouchclinic.co.uk www.erchonia.com2022-12-2340 min
That Took a TurnWe Are Elected MajestiesHannah and Kate contemplate all things presidential, from how the word "president" got its start to Andrew Jackson's gigantic wheel of cheese. They even bring this topic into international waters while pondering Haiti's preposterous path towards a presidency. The only things not included; political opinions and controversial content.Sources:"Andrew Jackson's Big Block of Cheese" by Robert Mcnamara"The Cost of Haiti's Freedom" episode of The Daily Podcast by the New York Times"Why 'president'? How the US named its leader" episode of the NPR podcast All Things Considered by Selena...2022-11-0735 min
That Took a TurnWe Are Costume QueensKate considers the origins of Halloween costumes and customs while Hannah takes a deep dive into the life of a true pirate, her most-treasured (and repeated) costume yet.Sources:"Halloween 2022" by the editors of History.com"How the History of Blackface Is Rooted in Racism" by Alexis Clark"Blackbeard's Ghost" by North Carolina Ghosts"Three Centuries After His Beheading, a Kinder, Gentler Blackbeard Emerges" by Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine Correspondent "11 Rules from an Actual Pirate Code" by Mark Mancini"Black Pirates and the Tale of...2022-10-3159 min
The Happy Hustle PodcastGame-Changer Email Marketing & Investment Strategies with Founder of Irollie Marketing, Certified Fitness & Nutrition Expert, Mike GearyDo you want to learn email marketing best practices?In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I have my man, Mike Geary, the founder of Irollie Marketing and Paleohacks. Mike talks about email marketing, entrepreneurship, and regenerative agriculture.Mike has been specializing in direct response marketing and media buying since 2008. He’s grown Irollie Marketing into the powerhouse it is today.He’s also been a certified fitness and nutrition expert for over 12 years. An avid sportsman, Mike enjoys all aspects of mountain living, from all-terrain skiing in the winter to hiking and...2022-09-201h 45
Jack and GeekEpisode 102: Amazing Spider-Man 1-2 ReviewJoin us as we review the Amazing run of everyone's favorite wall crawler played by Andrew Garfield.2022-08-1837 min
Swinging Blindly PodcastSwinging Blindly 17 All Star TeamsBlaise flying solo talks about the All Star voting, Andrew Benentendi's looming trade, and the Blue Jays 1st-base coach Mark Budzinski losing his daughter in a boating accident. Blaise also zips around the league and plays epic calls from the booth. What do you think? Subscribe and share!
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Seismic Soundoff151: The transformation of SEGSEG President-Elect Ken Tubman discusses the outcome of the Strategic Options Task Force.
In this conversation with host Andrew Geary, Ken provides an inside look at the decision-making of the SEG Strategic Options Task Force. He shares his reasons for voting to keep SEG independent, highlights the feedback from the focus groups, and previews the SEG Transformation Task Force. He also offers insight into why he looks to the gaming industry for inspiration and the best way introverts can benefit from networking.
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Seismic Soundoff150: Consequences of contemporary stress in the earth’s crustMojtaba Rajabi discusses his upcoming Pacific South Honorary Lecture, "Present-Day Crustal Stress Across Spatial Scales."
The present-day crustal in-situ stress field is of extreme importance for understanding both natural processes (e.g., understanding neotectonics, earthquake, and seismic hazard assessment) and anthropogenic activities (e.g., exploration and production of geothermal energy, groundwater, hydrocarbon, mineral resources, CO2, and hydrogen geo-storage). Analysis of the present-day stresses in numerous basins from across the world reveals that significant and complex variations in the present-day stress orientation are commonly observed at different scales. Mojtaba's lecture aims to investigate the pattern of crustal stress at different spatial...2022-05-1214 min
Seismic Soundoff147: Living with uncertainty - using near-surface in urban settingsYunyue Elita Li discusses her upcoming South & East Asia Honorary Lecture, "Listening to Singapore: Harvesting urban noise for space, water, and hazard mitigation."
Today, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas with a projected growth of over two-thirds in 2050. The city-state of Singapore faces the challenges of supporting a sustainable urban system with a growing population in a limited land, sea, and air space. The only direction to develop is toward the subsurface.
In this conversation with host Andrew Geary, Elita shares how she designed novel signal processing techniques that turn urban hum into rich information...2022-04-1424 min
Humans of Purpose235 Alisha Geary: Preserving CultureAlisha Geary
Alisha is a serial entrepreneur and has most recently the Founder and CEO of Provvy. Provvy provides an infrastructure allowing artists — both First Nations and non-Indigenous — to authenticate their work, and license it to brands, offering them easier access to additional revenue streams. It will also offer an NFT marketplace, allowing them to make the most out of minting their work, and to continue to receive royalties if it is sold on. Alisha is also Founder of Director of Faebella and co-founder of Thirsty Turtl.
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Seismic Soundoff146: Safety is not a priority (and other rules for the field)Kevin Bohacs discusses his upcoming course, "Introduction to Field Safety Leadership."
In Kevin's course, participants will learn how to prepare for, conduct, and document safe and effective field activities involving students (field camps) and/or local inhabitants (Geoscientist without Borders) by following SEG guidelines and generally accepted health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices.
In this conversation with host Andrew Geary, Kevin shares why safety is not a priority, why hardships are a nuisance, and the most dangerous aspect of all fieldwork. Kevin also addresses specific geophysical field concerns and his one rule to rule all rules.
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Seismic Soundoff139: Persuading the decision-makersLaura Bandura discusses her 2022 Distinguished Lecture, "Quantifying the Business Impact of Seismic Technology to Deepwater Exploration."
In a low oil price environment, it is more important than ever to prioritize technology projects to ensure the greatest return on investment. There is much pressure to accelerate the time-to-impact of corporate research and technology programs. In many cases, the geoscientists who are developing these breakthrough technologies are expected to demonstrate the value of these initiatives, which requires both a high degree of subject matter expertise and business fluency.
In this practical conversation, Laura and host Andrew Geary showcase how to communicate technological...2022-01-2018 min
Seismic Soundoff137: How near-surface geophysics protects the worldKlaus Holliger discusses his 2022 Honorary Lecture, "Using Near-Surface Geophysics to Estimate Soil and Rock Physical Properties."
The shallow subsurface contains our drinking water and produces our food, and it is also where we ultimately discharge much of our waste. Recent history has taught us that overuse, let alone abuse, of our environment, may lead to the long-term detriment to our livelihood. The protection and sustainable use of this fragile surficial environment has therefore become a societal and political issue of critical importance. Near-surface geophysics has an essential role to play in this endeavor.
Klaus and host Andrew Geary explore near-surface...2022-01-0613 min
Banking on Experience powered by BUSINESSNEXTEpisode 87: More Efficient Lending in 2022Looking to lend more efficiently at your FI? (Does a bear poop in the woods?) We’ve got you covered! Brian Geary, President of Linear Financial Technologies is an expert in this area, and he joins me to share top tips—this week on CRMNEXT’s Banking on Experience. Topics we covered include: - Reviving the SMB Economy through lending: how your FI can help - The effect work from home has had - Biggest lending challenges FIs face (and what you can do about them) - ...2021-12-2722 min
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Seismic Soundoff125: Memorable moments from 5 years of Seismic SoundoffThe microphone gets turned on the host and the co-founder of Seismic Soundoff in this special episode celebrating 5 years of the show. SEG Associate Executive Director Ted Bakamjian speaks with Andrew Geary and co-founder Isaac Farley on the inspiration behind the podcast, their most memorable episodes, and their favorite takeaways from working on the show.
This special episode honors each podcast guest and anticipates all the great conversations to come.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast to find links to all the episodes mentioned in this conversation.
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Seismic Soundoff124: IMAGE '21 Preview with Jim WhiteIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Jim White, Executive Director of SEG, to discuss IMAGE '21, his first few months on the job, and the future of applied geophysics. Topics include the relocation of SEG's headquarters to Houston, the possible merger of AAPG and SPE, and what to expect in Denver, Colorado for IMAGE '21.
Visit https://imageevent.org/2021 to learn more and register today.
ABOUT IMAGE '21
IMAGE '21 is the integrated annual conference and exhibition of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and in conjunction with the Society...2021-08-1919 min
Seismic Soundoff113: Solutions to decarbonize the future (April 2021 TLE)In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Margariete Malenda and Tiziana Vanorio on utilizing rock physics and geophysics to decarbonize the future.
In this conversation, Margariete and Tiziana highlight the role of rock physics within geophysics, short- and long-term solutions to decarbonization, common misperceptions about decarbonization among the public and scientific community, how to increase geothermal energy, and much more. This is an informative and scientific conversation on modern and cutting-edge solutions to address the earth's current needs.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and links to read the articles in April's The Leading Edge.
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Seismic Soundoff111: SEG's position on climate changeIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with John Bradford on SEG's recent statement on climate change. John led the Climate Change Task Force charged with creating a statement for SEG. The SEG Board adopted the position statement in a unanimous vote during its January 2021 meeting.
In this conversation, John provides an overview of SEG's position on climate change, the role geophysics plays in achieving a net-zero-carbon future, and solutions available to address the current climate change. This is an important conversation on the future of the Earth and geophysicists' role to address climate change.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast...2021-04-0822 min
Seismic Soundoff110: Leveraging real-world learning for students and companiesIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Mohamed Ahmed on geophysical test sites.
In this conversation, Mohamed highlights the importance of field exercises, why geophysical test sites can act as a competitive advantage, and the many ways test sites can be used by students and companies (for free). This conversation showcases the importance of experiential learning in novel ways.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and links to read the articles in March's The Leading Edge.
Editor's Note: The construction of the geophysical test site at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi was supported by the...2021-04-0117 min
Seismic Soundoff109: The truth and value of simultaneous source technologyIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Ray Abma on his new book, Simultaneous Source Seismic Acquisition.
This book introduces simultaneous source technology and helps those who practice it succeed. This work is written through the lens of decades of experience and allows readers to understand the development of independent simultaneous sourcing.
In this widely relevant and persuasive interview, Ray shares why you should acquire seismic data using simultaneous source acquisition, the close relationship between data acquisition and data processing, how marine seismic interference may be a thing of the past, and tips on convincing management and technical staff...2021-03-1823 min
Seismic Soundoff108: Seismic processing - Begin with the end in mindIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Stephen J. Hill on his new book, Illustrated Seismic Processing, Volume 2: Preimaging.
Along with Steve's co-author Andreas Rüger, this second volume of Illustrated Seismic Processing provides a foundation for understanding the vigorous, relevant, and fascinating field of seismic processing, addressing that portion that precedes migration. Written for the non-expert, this second volume of the two-volume introductory text reveals the limitations and potential pitfalls of seismic data, explains seismic processing operations as a series of solutions to problems, and demonstrates the dependence of a final interpretable seismic volume on its many seismic p...2021-03-1118 min
What the NicheKevin Geary - Niche (Basketball Coach)In this week’s episode we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Kevin Geary. Kevin is a husband, father, friend, teacher, and a high school basketball coach. During our conversation we discuss the many hats coaches and teachers wear as they attempt to navigate the world of molding young minds. We both reflect on how much the world has changed during our lifetimes. Furthermore, we shared philosophical musings on how we can continue to have a positive impact in our own little circles through the mediums of teaching and coaching. I found our conversation to be uplifting an...2021-02-211h 04
Seismic Soundoff106: How geophysics can help provide freshwater to the worldIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Kerry Key and Chloe Gustafson on their massive freshwater discovery off the East Coast of the United States.
According to the United Nations, 60% of the world's population lives in places with high water stress, meaning that more water is being withdrawn than is currently available.
In this crucial conversation, Kerry and Chloe discuss how they used existing geophysical techniques in a new way to discover freshwater off the United States' Atlantic Coast, the equivalent amount that would fill 1.1 billion Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Kerry and Chloe also share how scientists in other parts...2021-02-1824 min
Seismic Soundoff105: Why now is the right time for mining geophysicsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Jean Legault on mining geophysics, the featured special section in February's The Leading Edge.
In this conversation, Jean highlights the similarities and differences of mining geophysics with seismic, why now is a great time to be a mining geophysicist, and the growth of machine learning in the field. There's something in this interview for everyone.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and links to this month's special section on mining geophysics.
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Jean M. Legault is a 30-year career exploration geophysicist. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in applied...2021-02-1121 min
Seismic Soundoff103: One plan to jumpstart the geophysics fieldIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Emer Caslin on the Geophysical Sustainability Atlas, the featured article in January's The Leading Edge.
To help provide a clear value proposition to inspire new generations of scientists to pursue careers in geophysics and motivate current geophysicists to expand their activities and utilize their skills, a small group worked on mapping geophysical applications and practices to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
This Geophysical Sustainability Atlas was developed to illustrate how geophysics contributes to each of the SDGs and to provide examples of specific applications and collaboration...2021-01-2127 min
Seismic Soundoff102: Geophysics at the Ends of the EarthIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Les Denham on his new book, Blizzards and Broken Grousers: A Year of Antarctic Glaciology.
Detailing one year of Antarctic field operations in 1970–71 acquiring ice thickness data with radar, gravity, and magnetometer measurements, this book depicts the pioneering spirit of geophysics in the time when field operations spanned the globe. Moreover, the data collected now underpin models of ice behavior used to assess climate change.
Les offers a rare personal account of a scientific journey. This book (https://seg.org/shop/products/detail/237626086) provides a detailed account of the author’s Antarctic expe...2021-01-1420 min
Seismic Soundoff101: Why geophysics matters for geothermalIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Dr. Whitney Trainor-Guitton on geothermal energy, the featured special section in December's The Leading Edge.
This episode is a great start to 2021 with a deep look at geothermal energy. Whitney provides a great primer on geothermal energy, explores the role of induced seismicity and full-waveform inversion within geothermal, and explains why managers should always use the value of information metric when making decisions. Whitney brings a lot of insight and expertise to this topic. Whether you are new to geothermal energy, seeking to get more involved or consider yourself an expert, you...2021-01-0726 min
Seismic Soundoff100: Top 10 tips for a successful careerSince episode 72, host Andrew Geary has been asking his guests one question - "What is one piece of advice you would offer someone that would like to succeed in this field?" To celebrate 100 episodes of Seismic Soundoff, Andrew has selected the top 10 responses.
In reviewing the responses, common themes repeated throughout. These themes included keeping an open mind and staying flexible. Another common lesson was to continue developing your skills and collaborate with others (especially across disciplines). As 2021 begins, the producers hope the advice offered by these top geoscientists provides clarity and insight for your professional career.
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Seismic Soundoff95: Cutting edge methods to utilize distributed acoustic sensingIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Ariel Lellouch and Tieyuan Zhu on distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), the featured special section in November's The Leading Edge.
Ariel and Tieyuan highlight new developments in algorithms impacting microseismic, new findings for hydraulic fracturing, and discuss their disagreement for the current rate the geophysics industry is adopting and utilizing DAS. This is an exciting conversation on technology that has a wide range of applications for geophysics. Hear the latest in research in 20 minutes!
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and links to this month's special section on smart...2020-11-1221 min
Seismic Soundoff94: The case to adjust quicker to machine learning for geophysicsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Mehdi Aharchaou on machine learning and AI, the featured special section in October's The Leading Edge.
Mehdi shares his expertise in machine learning as we explore the potential and limitations of this cutting edge research. Mehdi highlights how these papers can improve the industry and why he views explainable AI and machine learning as the key to the future. He also explains why he believes the industry needs to do more to adopt and adjust to the digital revolution. This conversation covers important ground essential for all geophysicists and businesses - do...2020-10-2929 min
Seismic Soundoff93: Practical and useful applications for microseismics with Vladimir GrechkaIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with author Vladimir Grechka on his latest book, Anisotropy and Microseismics: Theory and Practice.
Vladimir highlights why anisotropy and microseismics are a great pairing, how the shift from P-waves to shear waves changed the industry, and reflects on what we will find in seismology books in the next decade.
Each chapter of the book starts with a question, followed by what's exciting about it, where the mystery might lie, and what could be the potential value of answering the question. Vladimir shares what question he was most excited to explore and what has...2020-10-2228 min
Seismic Soundoff91: Previewing SEG20In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Dr. Wafik Beydoun, the Chair of the Annual Meeting Steering Committee, to discuss SEG20.
Wafik and Andrew discuss what to expect during the all-virtual event, the unique benefits and value of the virtual setting, highlights of the technical sessions, and how networking will be as strong as any SEG.
Visit https://seg.org/am to register for SEG20 today!
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Wafik Beydoun is the Director Americas at the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP). Previously he was Country Chair Total Kuwait and 2018-2019 Chairman of the Board, Offshore Technology Conference...2020-09-2919 min
Seismic Soundoff90: SEG Celebrates its 90th BirthdayIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with SEG President Rick Miller to celebrate SEG's 90th birthday.
Rick reflects on the milestones of the organization, the role of professional societies in 2020, how the digital transformation has impacted the field, and his future vision for applied geophysics. For long-time members and those just getting started in the science, this episode will trace how far the field has come, its impact on society, and its future opportunities.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes.
BIOGRAPHY
Rick Miller received a BA in physics from Benedictine College, an MS in physics...2020-09-2429 min
Seismic Soundoff89: Geophysics tools and techniques in high-noise environmentsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Steve Sloan on smart city geophysics, the featured special section in September's The Leading Edge.
Steve highlights the wide array of papers highlighting the tools and techniques used to achieve the best results in less than ideal environments. We discuss the importance of geophysics in urban settings, how geophysics is uniquely suited to work in these environments, and the benefits afforded geophysicists in high-noise surroundings. We also discuss the role of privacy in obtaining data in urban settings. This is a great primer on the near-surface and its value in major population...2020-09-1716 min
Seismic Soundoff88: The historical development and future for Southeast AsiaIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Roberto Fainstein on Southeast Asia, the featured special section in August's The Leading Edge.
Roberto showcases his vast knowledge of this region of the world while highlighting the geological and geophysical historical developments in this region. Through the papers in this special section, he also outlines the fascinating research path ahead. If you are unfamiliar with the geophysical history of Southeast Asia or want to hear the latest research and future for this important region, this episode has you covered.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/9107 for the complete show notes and...2020-08-0621 min
Seismic Soundoff86: Applying machine learning and AI to the geosciencesMachine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) represent two of the trendiest and important topics in geophysics right now. In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Aria Abubakar on his 2020 SEG-AAPG Distinguished Lecturer tour on the "Potential and challenges of applying artificial intelligence and machine-learning methods for geoscience."
This conversation explores machine learning and AI from multiple angles. What is the biggest success of AI and machine learning to date in the geosciences? How can geophysicists tailor AI, machine learning, and data analytics algorithms and paradigms to meet the specific properties of geoscience data? How close are we to translating...2020-07-2319 min
Seismic Soundoff85: The next Copernican Revolution and the future of reservoir monitoringIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with David Johnston on reservoir monitoring, the featured special section in July's The Leading Edge.
This conversation covers a great deal of valuable information in a short time. David shares why reservoir monitoring is the specialization for generalists, the future and value of carbon sequestration, and why he believes there is another Copernican Revolution coming. He also breaks down reservoir monitoring in an easy-to-understand way by relating it to how we control the temperature in our home.
If you are considering specializing in reservoir monitoring, want to learn how to work better with...2020-07-0928 min
Seismic Soundoff84: An Insider's Look at the SEG Research CommitteeGetting involved in your professional association is the key to unlocking its power. And volunteering is a great way to get started. At SEG, committees serve this vital role of connecting members to the society, as well as to each other.
In this conversation with Andrew Geary, Dr. Sergio Chávez-Pérez, Chair of the Research Committee, discusses what the committee does, how to get involved, and how it has impacted Sergio's career. Sergio also discusses why engaging geophysicists outside Houston, Texas is essential for the future of applied geophysics.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/9063 for Sergio's full bio an...2020-06-3014 min
Seismic Soundoff83: Petition for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for the Geosciences with Hendratta AliOn June 5, 2020, Hendratta Ali released the "Call for a Robust Anti-Racism Plan for The Geosciences" petition. In the petition, Dr. Ali and her collaborators outline 15 action steps for societies, organizations, companies, and individuals to take to strive toward anti-racism and equity.
In this conversation with Andrew Geary, Dr. Ali discusses how the petition originated, what it means for a professional society to be anti-racist and equitable for all members, her personal experiences of racism in the geosciences, and concrete steps organizations can take to better support Black, Indigenous, Latinx People and other minoritized groups in the geosciences.
As of June 19...2020-06-2335 min
Seismic Soundoff82: The present and future of training and education with Kurt MarfurtSeismic Soundoff is excited to welcome back Kurt Marfurt. Kurt joined the podcast for our second-ever episode that still remains one of the most popular episodes.
For this conversation, Kurt highlights the present state of education and training in geophysics, including the value and benefits of virtual education. He shares his thoughts on the most important area of focus for geophysicists right now, why there's a need to increase your quantitative and programming skills and offers his one piece of advice to succeed in geophysics. As with our first conversation, this one is not to be missed. Join host Andrew...2020-06-0433 min
Seismic Soundoff81: Activating the power of dual-career couples with Eve SpruntHow can couples best navigate dual careers? How do you balance work-life throughout a career? How can dual-career couples benefit companies? Eve Sprunt answers these questions and shows how management and individuals alike can truly activate the power of dual-career couples.
This is a wide-ranging conversation that touches on career development, workplace bullying, how professional societies can propel your career in downturns, and much more. This conversation with host Andrew Geary is based on Eve's recent book, A Guide for Dual-Career Couples.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and to buy her book.
BIOGRAPHY
Eve Sprunt...2020-05-2146 min
Seismic Soundoff80: The public and scientific value of near-surface geophysicsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Sarah Morton Rupert, lead author on "Time-lapse monitoring of stress-field variations within the Lower Permian shales in Kansas" in May's The Leading Edge.
This conversation is a great primer on the value of near-surface geophysics to scientists and the public. Whether building a house, building a bridge, or remediating an old salt mine, Sarah provides a lot of actionable information in this episode. And if you are wondering the best way to get engaged in the Society, Sarah has you covered there as well.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/9027 for the...2020-05-0727 min
Seismic Soundoff79: Developing biogeophysics and the search for life with Estella AtekwanaIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with biogeophysics pioneer Estella Atekwana. Their conversation highlights Estella's upcoming virtual course called "Biogeophysics: Exploring Earth’s subsurface biosphere using geophysical approaches." Estella explains how geophysical tools helped develop biogeophysics, why microorganisms play such a key role on the Earth, how her research applies to the search for life on other planets and why flexibility is the key to a successful career.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes and to register for Dr. Atekwana's virtual course.
BIOGRAPHY
Estella A. Atekwana received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Howard...2020-04-2324 min
Seismic Soundoff78: Exploring the generalized sampling theorem in space with Johan RobertssonIn this episode, host Andrew Geary showcases Johan Robertsson's upcoming virtual course on generalized sampling and gradiometry. Johan spotlights the importance of mathematician Harry Nyquist to geophysics, explains the increased interest in rotational seismology, what geophysicists can learn from seismic data acquisition on Mars, and shares important advice for anyone seeking to succeed in geophysics.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/9002 for the complete show notes and to register for Dr. Robertsson's virtual course.
BIOGRAPHY
Johan Robertsson received an M.Sc. from Uppsala University, Sweden, in 1991 and a Ph.D. from Rice University, Houston, Texas, in 1994. He spent 1995 and 1996 as...2020-04-1618 min
Seismic Soundoff77: Machine learning and the future of teaching with Siddharth MisraIn this episode, host Andrew Geary highlights Sid Misra's course on Machine Learning Techniques for Engineering and Characterization. Sid provides a great background on machine learning and the value it brings to geophysics, why the coding language Python is essential (and easy-to-learn), one action you can take today to succeed in the field, and the advantages of virtual courses over in-person events. If you want to understand machine learning better and its impact on geophysics - listen to this episode!
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8995 for the complete show notes.
Note: Sid's tour is currently canceled due to COVID-19...2020-04-0731 min
Seismic Soundoff76: Modern seismic interpretation & what separates humans from machines with Sergey FomelIn this episode, host Andrew Geary highlights Sergey Fomel's Distinguished Lecturer tour, "Automating seismic data analysis and interpretation." Sergey and Andrew dive deep into automatic picking, why humans will always be essential to data analysis and interpretation, the value of this lecture for someone not familiar with programming, and one tip to help anyone succeed as a geophysicist.
Note: Sergey's tour is currently canceled due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns. In its place, Sergey is offering two, free virtual lectures. Please learn more and register at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8979.
BIOGRAPHY
Sergey Fomel is Wallace E. Pratt Professor of Geophysics...2020-03-3118 min
Seismic Soundoff75: The future of SEG and geophysics with David LumleyIn this episode, host Andrew Geary highlights David Lumley's article from The Leading Edge in March called "Geophysics and Sustainability." In this timely conversation, David and Andrew discuss the future of geophysics education, areas the SEG could develop to continue to support the science, how climate change might impact the industry, and David's proposal for a new name for SEG.
Read David's article at https://library.seg.org/doi/10.1190/tle39030158.1.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8963 for the complete show notes.
BIOGRAPHY
David Lumley is noted for his pioneering work in the area of 4D seismic monitoring. He is currently...2020-03-1228 min
Seismic Soundoff74: Dave Monk reassesses survey design in light of modern processing techniquesIn this episode, host Andrew Geary previews Dave Monk's upcoming Distinguished Instructor Short Course. His tour and accompanying book are called Survey Design and Seismic Acquisition for Land, Marine, and In-between in Light of New Technology and Techniques. In this engaging conversation, Dave and Andrew discuss why now is a great time to take an in-depth look at survey design, how full-waveform inversion impacts survey design, the research breakthroughs needed for the next evolution of seismic surveys, and one group that may not realize this course is exactly for them.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8946 for the complete show...2020-02-2713 min
Seismic Soundoff73: Exploring the last 100 years of reservoir characterizationIn this insider's look at reservoir characterization for The Leading Edge, host Andrew Geary speaks with Ali Tura, Professor of Geophysics and Director of the Reservoir Characterization Project at Colorado School of Mines. In this conversation, Ali and Andrew discuss the historical importance of this topic, how the techniques and case studies benefit the industry, why multi-disciplinary teams are essential in today's industry, advice for current and future geophysicists, plus a look at the papers that make up this special section.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the complete show notes.
Subscribers can read the full articles at https://library...2020-02-1319 min
Seismic Soundoff72: The present and future of seismic interpretationIn this episode, host Andrew Geary and Xinming Wu discuss the present and future on deep learning for seismic interpretation. Xinming and Andrew discuss how deep learning can improve training data sets, the importance of open software packages, the value of understanding seismic interpretation across the workflow, and what would happen if this topic reached its full potential.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8847 for the complete show notes.
BIOGRAPHY
Xinming Wu serves as a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, where he started the Computational Interpretation Group.
Xinming received an engineering degree (2009) in geophysics from...2020-01-3020 min
Seismic Soundoff71: New developments with carbon dioxide in the subsurfaceIn this insider's look at The Leading Edge, host Andrew Geary speaks with Laura Chiaramonte, Technical Leader in the Advanced Generation Sector Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Group at the Electric Power Research Institute. Andrew and Laura discuss TLE's January special section on carbon dioxide in the subsurface. In this engaging conversation, Laura and Andrew discuss the importance of this topic for applied geophysics, key takeaways from each paper, and what one mystery she hopes to solve as a geophysicist.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8819 for the complete show notes.
CREDITS
Original music by Zach Bridges.
This episode was...2020-01-1620 min
Seismic Soundoff70: Celebrating Interpreter Sam with Don HerronIn this special episode, host Andrew Geary brings a longtime SEG member and scribe of the Interpreter Sam column - Don Herron - to the podcast to reflect on his 17 years writing for The Leading Edge. The December 2019 issue published the final Interpreter Sam column. In this back-and-forth conversation, Don shares the original idea for the column, the best feedback he received, the future of interpretation, what he's most proud of with Interpreter Sam, and so much more. This is a must-listen episode for all interpreters and geophysicists!
For links to Don's favorite columns - including an interpreter's rendition of...2019-12-2422 min
Seismic Soundoff69: Why seismic azimuthal anisotropy mattersIn this episode, host Andrew Geary previews Lisa Gavin's upcoming Honorary Lecturer tour in the Pacific South on seismic azimuthal anisotropy. Lisa and Andrew discuss the 3 main reasons it's important to be aware of seismic azimuthal anisotropy, why you should account for it in 4-D seismic interpretation, who this lecture is for, and what excites her about the future of this topic.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8762 for the complete show notes and links to her upcoming tour dates.
BIOGRAPHY
Lisa Gavin is a geophysicist with academic and industry experience in the oil and gas industry. She has worked...2019-12-1912 min
Seismic Soundoff68: The Future of Data Acquisition and Seismic SurveysIgor Kvasov, engineering manager at Google and co-founder of SeismoTrack, joins host Andrew Geary to discuss his new book, Numerical Modeling of Seismic Responses from Fractured Reservoirs by the Grid-characteristic Method. Igor and Andrew discuss just what is the grid-characteristic method and its advantages, the future of data acquisition and seismic surveys, why numerical modeling should be used more in survey planning, and Igor's challenge to the geoscience community on numerical modeling.
Get your copy of Numerical Modeling of Seismic Responses from Fractured Reservoirs by the Grid-characteristic Method today at https://seg.org/shop!
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/8688...2019-11-2115 min
Seismic Soundoff67: The business and technical value of borehole geophysicsIn this insider's look at The Leading Edge, host Andrew Geary speaks with Kyle Spikes, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, to discuss TLE's November special section on borehole geophysics. Kyle and Andrew discuss the business value of borehole geophysics, the wide-ranging and practical methods highlighted by the papers, mitigating challenges presented by borehole geophysics, and more. In this conversation, get the inside look at borehole geophysics and the value this month's special section will bring your work. This episode is sponsored by TGS.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast/Post/7657 for the complete show notes.
BIOGRAPHY
Kyle...2019-11-0717 min
Seismic Soundoff66: The importance and relevancy of AVO inversion in 2019In this compelling episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Edward Townend, Staff Geophysicist at Shell and Associate Editor for The Leading Edge, to discuss TLE's October special section on AVO inversion. Ed and Andrew discuss why new and experienced geophysicists should take an interest in AVO, how data science and machine learning are improving the technique, the future of AVO in the industry, and much more.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for the show notes.
Biography
Edward Townend is a geoscientist working at the intersection of geology, geophysics, and petrophysics with core expertise in quantitative seismic interpretation (QI). He has...2019-10-1018 min
In Love with the Process PodcastEP49 | Post Production: The Senior Colorist(Guest Andrew Geary from Company 3)In this episode, host Mike Pecci has an in-depth conversation with COMPANY 3 senior colorist Andrew Geary. He has brought his talent to the HBO series The Rightous Gemstones, the award winning Showtime series, Escape at Dannemora, directed by Ben Stiller; the Netflix original documentary, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened; USA’s The Purge; and Hank Azaria’s sports comedy, Brockmire. He also worked with Pecci on his film WHO'S THERE?Follow him on Instagram @drewg37https://www.company3.com/artists/andrew-geary/Sponsored byPuget Systems: http://puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessPuget Systems Consultation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Puget-Labs-Consultation-Service-101?Rule Bost...2019-10-081h 17
Seismic Soundoff64: SEG 2019 previewIn this episode, host Andrew Geary previews the 2019 International Exposition and 89th Annual Meeting. Andrew speaks with the Technical Program Co-Chair on all the educational opportunities, the General Chair on what to expect on the Exhibition Floor, and SEG's new Executive Director highlights what members and attendees can expect in San Antonio. Episode 64 proudly sponsored by TGS.
This year make your way to San Antonio and join geoscience professionals and students from all over the world to network, learn, and grow during one of the most dynamic geophysical events of the year. The Annual Meeting will feature 155 Technical Program sessions...2019-09-0527 min
Seismic Soundoff62: Anisotropy without tears featuring Heloise LynnIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Heloise Lynn on her upcoming North American Honorary Lecturer tour starting 5 September. Andrew and Heloise discuss Leon Thomsen's famous deck of cards from SEG 1986, the controversy surrounding her recent published paper, how anisotropy can be understood by all geophysicists, what would happen if azimuthal P-P seismic measurements reached its full potential, and more.
This interview isn't to be missed.
Learn more about her tour at https://seg.org/Education/Lectures/Honorary-Lectures/2019-HL-Lynn.
Interviewee biography
Heloise Bloxsom Lynn is a geophysical consultant and instructor with Petroskills and Nautilus World. She started working in...2019-08-0824 min
Seismic Soundoff61: How plate tectonics changed the geosciencesIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Lynn Sykes on his new book, Plate Tectonics and Great Earthquakes: 50 Years of Earth-Shaking Events. Andrew and Lynn discuss how the theory of plate tectonics transformed earth science and the petroleum industry, how earthquakes are more damaging in the Central and Eastern parts of the United States, the role Maurice Ewing played in plate tectonics and Lynn's career, and more.
Learn more about Dr. Sykes' book at https://cup.columbia.edu/book/plate-tectonics-and-great-earthquakes/9780231186889.
Interviewee biography
Lynn R. Sykes is Higgins Professor Emeritus of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Ea...2019-07-2521 min
Seismic Soundoff60: The power and limitations of machine learning and dataIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Simon Shaw and Arvind Sharma on July's The Leading Edge that highlights machine learning applications. Simon and Arvind discuss what problems machine learning successfully solves, the requirements and limitations of machine learning, what the next five years hold for the topic, and more.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for links to July's special section.
Interviewee biographies
Dr. Arvind Sharma is VP of Data and Analytics at TGS. In this role, he is responsible for Machine Learning initiatives as well as broader Digital transformation. He has over 10 years of experience in various E...2019-07-1117 min
Seismic Soundoff59: Tunnels to drones to 12th century churches - the depth of near-surface geophysicsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Adam Mangel on June's The Leading Edge highlighting near-surface geophysics. Adam explains the reasons to study the near surface, why it applies to a wide-range of professionals, the practical applications for the field, and why more students should look to near-surface geophysics for their future.
Visit https://seg.org/podcast for links to June's special section and to learn more about the SEG Near-Surface Geophysics Technical Section.
Interviewee biography
Adam Mangel is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Colorado School of Mines. He has a B.S. in Geology with a minor in...2019-06-2719 min
Seismic Soundoff58: Understanding signals & The Beatles' connection to Fourier AnalysisIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Michael Burianyk on his new book, Understanding Signals: Basic waveform analysis from a geophysical perspective. In this concise and informative book, Michael walks the reader through one of the foundational principles of geophysics in a way all readers can benefit. This book will help inform all aspects of the field - from geologists to programmers to managers to experienced geophysicists. And they also discuss how Fourier Analysis and The Beatles relate. You will want to hear this one.
To read Michael's book, visit https://seg.org/Shop.
Interviewee biography
Michael Burianyk was...2019-06-1317 min
Seismic Soundoff56: Understanding modern rock physics and the future for scientific experimentsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Joel Sarout on May's The Leading Edge exploring rock physics. Joel highlights the nine papers and discusses the common themes and latest advances in this growing topic. He also highlights the case studies from this special section, why new geophysicists should specialize in rock physics, and considers the next advances in rock physics.
Joel Sarout is a Senior Research Scientist at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Australia, where he currently leads the Rock Properties Team. He is a rock physicist by background and his research interests lie in...2019-05-1620 min
Seismic Soundoff55: Shrinking uncertainties in the geosciences - an exploration of IndiaIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Satchidananda Rath and Soman Chacko on April's The Leading Edge highlighting the recent oil and gas developments in India. First, Mr. Rath provides an overview of the current geophysical activity in India and where the next advancements might come from. Then Andrew speaks with Dr. Chacko highlighting a few of the eight papers published for this special section, discussing techniques and geophysics utilized in prolific and unexplored basins in India.
Interviewee biographies
Mr. Satchidananda Rath is an upstream petroleum professional with 36 years in oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, and national and...2019-05-0222 min
Seismic Soundoff#54: A guide to the past and future of geophysics with John EtgenIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with John Etgen, Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal winner and upcoming Distinguished Lecturer for the third and fourth quarter of 2019. John and Andrew have an engaging and multi-faceted conversation on the current capabilities of depth imaging, the limitations of full-waveform inversion, his upcoming DL tour, how his time at Stanford and the Amoco Production Research Company impacted his career, and more. This episode proudly sponsored by ION Geophysical.
Interviewee biography
John Etgen received a Bachelor of Science degree in geophysical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a Ph.D. in geophysics from...2019-04-1835 min
Seismic Soundoff#53: The pros and cons of full-waveform inversionIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with John Brittan, contributor to March's The Leading Edge. March's special section returns to a common and major topic for TLE - full-waveform inversion. John highlights the advantages and disadvantages of several FWI approaches, discusses the possibilities and limitations of the technique, and explores the common themes across the seven papers. Episode 53 proudly sponsored by ION Geophysical.
Interviewee biography
John Brittan received a BSc in Physics from the University of Birmingham in 1992 and, thanks to a Shell Scholarship, a PhD from Imperial College, London in Geophysics in 1995. He then was a Royal Commission...2019-04-0427 min
Seismic Soundoff52: The digital transformation of the energy sectorIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with John Hudson and Bill Abriel on the upcoming Energy in Data Conference. The conference will take place in Austin, Texas from 17-19 June. Powered by AAPG, SEG, and SPE, this forward-looking conference will include the latest in digital transformation trends as they relate to the energy sector (topics such as machine learning and data management storage), oil & gas development and drilling, production, and more.
How can we benchmark capabilities of digital technologies? How can we uncover hidden information in old data? How can service companies and operators collaborate to bring new technology...2019-03-1413 min
Seismic Soundoff51: What is geophysics?In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Dean Mento, Senior Petroleum Geophysicist at IHRDC and dynamic educator. Dean and Andrew discuss what's exciting about being a geophysicist, the career options available, the problems geophysicists solve, and much more. If you like adventure and solving complex problems or need help explaining your work to friends and family - this episode is for you.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6868/.
Interviewee biography
Mr. Mento is the Senior Petroleum Geophysicist at IHRDC, where he creates, manages, and updates geophysical collateral for IHRDC's IPIMS online courses. He worked at...2019-02-2819 min
Seismic Soundoff#50: The geophysics value proposition for unconventionalsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Scott Singleton, guest editor for February's The Leading Edge. February's special section highlights eight unconventional case studies. Scott discusses how the industry can rise to the challenge of unconventional, the link between unconventional and microseismic, and a brief history on the field.
Subscribers can read the full articles in the SEG Digital Library at https://library.seg.org/and abstracts are always free.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6786/.
Interviewee biography
Mr. Singleton graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 1979 with a BS in Geophysics...2019-02-1430 min
Seismic Soundoff#49: Highlighting humanitarian geophysics: A conversation with Paul BaumanCraig J. Beasley was the driving force behind the founding of Geoscientists Without Borders. In recognition of his contribution, the Craig J. Beasley Award for Social Contribution was established and is awarded to a person or organization that has made a meritorious achievement that supports the application of geophysics to a humanitarian, public service, or other socially significant cause.
This episode's guest, Paul Bauman, received the inaugural Craig J. Beasley Award for Social Contribution at SEG 2018. In this conversation, Paul and host Andrew Geary discuss what attracted him to the geosciences, the biggest source of inspiration in his career, and...2019-02-0727 min
Seismic Soundoff#48: Innovative approaches to old challenges - three case studies in ConventionalsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Shauna Oppert, guest editor for January's The Leading Edge. January's special section highlights three case studies focusing on conventional systems. These case studies take place in three different regions of the world, with each challenge tackled using innovative approaches to reservoir characterization in complex geologic regions.
Shauna showcases how these papers provide insight into designing custom approaches with new technologies to address the geologic parameters challenging reservoir characterization in both new and mature oil and gas fields. Subscribers can read the full articles in the SEG Digital Library at https://library.seg...2019-01-1711 min
Seismic Soundoff#47: SEG Honors and Awards 2018 - Albert Tarantola and Mrinal SenOne of the most important functions of a professional society is honoring those who have made significant contributions to the profession and to science. In this episode we highlight two of the 2018 Honors and Awards winners: Albert Tarantola and Mrinal Sen.
Albert Tarantola was awarded the 2018 Maurice Ewing Medal, the highest honor given by the SEG to a person who has made distinguished contributions both to the advancement of the science and to the profession of exploration geophysics.
In a first for the Maurice Ewing Medal, Albert Tarantola was awarded the honor posthumously. Roel Snieder speaks with host Andrew Geary...2018-12-1321 min
Seismic Soundoff#46: How science can protect infrastructure and homesIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Priyank Jaiswal, Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Jaiswal discusses the recent SEG near-surface event, Forum on Infrastructure, and how geophysics can play a role in this critical area. Andrew and Dr. Jaiswal discuss the potential threats to infrastructure from low-level earthquakes, how citizens and public officials can monitor and address the impact, and how geophysicists can contribute to the safety of infrastructure.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6630/.
About the Forum on Infrastructure
Resiliency of infrastructure and specifically critical lifeline infrastructure to high-level seismicity (large earthquakes...2018-11-2936 min
Seismic Soundoff#44: Using geophysics to assess and monitor infrastructureIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Steve Sloan, special section coordinator for October's The Leading Edge. October's special section focuses on using geophysics to assess infrastructure: the roads, bridges, dams, railroads, tunnels, etc. that make life easier around the world.
Steve and Andrew discuss how geophysics can be used to assess and monitor roads and bridges and geophysics' role in planning and preserving infrastructure. Steve also highlights the four articles in October's issue.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6583/.
Interviewee biography
Steve Sloan is a Research Geophysicist at the U.S. Army Engineer Research...2018-10-1113 min
Seismic Soundoff#43: SEG Annual Meeting 2018 previewIn this episode, host Andrew Geary previews the 2018 International Exposition and 88th Annual Meeting. SEG 2018 in Anaheim, California will feature robust, cutting-edge education programming including 151 Technical Program sessions, 13 Continuing Education courses, 3 Near-Surface Geophysics Technical Section Panel Discussions, 22 Postconvention Workshops, and much more.
Register for Anaheim at https://seg.org/am.
Andrew first speaks with the Technical Program Chair, David Alumbaugh and the Co-Chair Dimitri Bevc. He then speaks with Sarah Morton Rupert, member of the SEG Near-Surface Geophysics Technical Section executive committee.
He then highlights a new program for this year - the Business of Applied Geophysics - with organizers...2018-10-0127 min
Seismic Soundoff#42: Exploring publishing trends in GEOPHYSICSIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Ioan Vlad on his article in The Leading Edge analyzing over 80 years of affiliation information for articles published in GEOPHYSICS. Mr. Vlad examines long-term publishing trends in GEOPHYSICS, including affiliation information and geographic trends. Using Python, statistics, and visual analysis, he explores how understanding these trends could be valuable both for institutional decision making and for individual career planning.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6527/.
Biography
Ioan Vlad works as a Senior Scientific Programmer in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. His expertise includes software engineering and database administration, data...2018-09-1119 min
Seismic Soundoff#41: The future of the industry with Don PaulIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Don Paul, Executive Director of the USC Energy Institute, Professor of Engineering, and holds the William M. Keck Chair of Energy Resources. Dr. Paul discusses intelligent energy, the boom and bust nature of the industry, energy careers, and much more.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6517/.
Join SEG in Anaheim, California this year. The 2018 Exposition Hall and Technical Program will focus on big data, the internet of things, and many of the topics Dr. Paul discusses. Learn more and register at https://seg.org/am.
Biography
Don Paul...2018-08-2328 min
Seismic Soundoff#40: Celebrating humanitarian geoscienceIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Linda Ford, Manager, Student and Early Career Programs and Geoscientists Without Borders at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Linda and Andrew discuss her article in August's The Leading Edge celebrating GWB's ten year anniversary. They talk about the program's connection with today's geoscience students, the program's impact to date, and its future legacy.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6490/.
Geoscientists Without Borders®
SEG is celebrating ten years of its humanitarian work around the world with Geoscientists Without Borders. This program uses the specialized knowledge and technical skills of g...2018-08-0919 min
Seismic Soundoff#39: Preventing natural hazardsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Alireza Malehmir, professor of applied geophysics at Uppsala University. Andrew and Dr. Malehmir discuss geophysics role in preventing natural hazards and best practices for communicating science to the public and policy makers.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6476.
Biography
Alireza Malehmir is professor and senior lecturer at Uppsala University. He holds expertise as a controlled source seismologist, mining geophysicist, and applied geophysicist. He serves as vice-chair of the EAGE Near-Surface Geoscience Division and has been a guest editor for GEOPHYSICS and Interpretation.
Dr. Malehmir led a Geoscientists Without...2018-07-2617 min
Seismic Soundoff#38: Spotlight on the MediterraneanIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with three authors from the special section highlighting the Mediterranean region in July's The Leading Edge. These authors discuss the latest scientific scholarship and future prospects in the Mediterranean after a record-breaking find in 2015.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6438.
Interviewee biographies
Giovanni Rusciadelli is Associate Professor in Sedimentology & Stratigraphy at the University of Chieti and the Founder and Managing Director of Strata Georesearch, a spin-off of the University of Chieti. He is currently interested in seismic modelling of slope-margin systems based on detailed outcrop descriptions.
Peter Shiner is...2018-07-1224 min
Seismic Soundoff#36: Image processing and machine learningIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Nishank Saxena on advancements in image processing and machine learning. June's The Leading Edge highlights these topics and showcases methods to achieve meaningful geological results while reducing costs and increasing speed. Nishank Saxena served as a guest editor.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6353.
Interviewee bio
Dr. Nishank Saxena works as a research petrophysicist at Shell. His interests include all aspects of theoretical and computational geophysics. Nishank also pioneered the work on generating benchmarks for the digital rock physics technology. He received his Ph.D. in geophysics and...2018-06-0725 min
Seismic Soundoff#35: Integrating geophysics and geomechanicsIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Doug Foster about the May 2018 issue of The Leading Edge. This issue's special section articles highlight geomechanics, its integration with geophysics, and how it could help reduce induced seismicity and increase gas productivity. Doug Foster served as a coordinator for the special section.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6311.
Interviewee bio
Dr. Doug Foster received his Ph.D. in geophysics from Columbia University. He has worked as a research geophysicist at ARCO, Mobil, Phillips Petroleum, and as a Senior Scientist at ConocoPhillips. His career interests have ranged from...2018-05-1414 min
Seismic Soundoff#34: Geophysics In Focus - Latin AmericaIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Paul Cunningham and Sergio Chávez-Pérez on the April 2018 issue of The Leading Edge. The issue features a special section on geophysics in Latin America.
Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6166.
Paul Cunningham is co-founder and managing partner of Amigos Energy Advisors LLC, an E&P consulting venture. With more than 30 years of experience in the E&P industry, he has been a member of SEG since 1983 and serves as a Director at Large on the SEG Board of Directors.
Sergio Chávez-Pérez works as a rese...2018-04-0526 min
Seismic Soundoff#33: Mentoring in the geosciencesIn this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Maitri Erwin and Leslie Marasco, two leaders of the new initiative - Mentoring365.
Mentoring365 is a program developed among Earth and space science organizations to facilitate sharing professional knowledge, expertise, skills, insights, and experiences through dialogue and collaborative learning. The program provides mentors and mentees with structured, relationship-building tools to develop and attain focused career goals. Visit https://mentoring365.org/ to learn more and to sign up as a mentor or mentee.
Maitri Erwin represents Mentoring365 on behalf of the SEG and works at CNOOC Nexen Inc. as the Manager - Global...2018-03-0718 min