This month The Big Blue Rock Pod digs up a previous episode where Matt, Sarah, and Doug discuss haunted pump jacks, suffering cows, the dark history of the Nada Tunnel, and a creepy story from a special guest about their experience with a time vortex during field work.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the sudden passing of Dr. William (Bill) Haneberg, former Kentucky state geologist and director of the 13th Kentucky Geological Survey (2016–2023).

Bill brought together experts from multiple academic disciplines to address complex geological problems. He placed a strong emphasis on engaging societal stakeholders and translating scientific information about hazards and risks into knowledge that could be understood and used by the people and communities who needed it.

We are deeply grateful for the time Bill spent at KGS serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky and advancing our mission-driven science. In his honor, we are re-releasing the August 2022 episode, which featured Bill as our guest. In this episode, Matt, Sarah, Doug, and Bill discuss the future of the KGS and geological surveys.

Matt, Sarah, and Doug talk with UK Art Museum Curator Rachel Hooper and KGS Public Resources Coordinator Cheyenne Hohman. They discuss a brand-new exhibit at the UK Art Museum called the “Museum of Natural History and Artificial Curiosities.” They get into the origin of the exhibit, UK president John Bowman, scientific collections, The Henry Clay Estate, items on display, hair balls, shark jaws, and much more!