Best Jesse Thornburg Podcasts (2025)

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E 7.5 - Scaling Regenerative Medicine for Global Impact with Tim Bertram and Jesse Thornburg at the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine 46:28

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As we continue our tour of the US National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines, today we’re headed to North Carolina. Tim Bertram and Jesse Thornburg of the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine are taking us into the lab to give us a crash course in what regenerative medicine is, and how their Engine is helping regenerative medici…

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E 7.4 - Building a Climate-Ready Future in Colorado and Wyoming featuring Mike Freeman 55:46

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Colorado and Wyoming are famed for their wide open spaces and incredible landscapes. They’re also very, very dry. Changes in rainfall and snowpack are already impacting agriculture, tourism, and the frequency and intensity of wildfires in the western United States. The wicked problem of climate resiliency isn’t one for the future, it’s making itsel…

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E 7.3 - From NeoCity to National Security: How Florida Is Shaping the Semiconductor Industry with Tawny Olore 37:54

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Would you be able to describe what a semiconductor is? A lot of us probably can’t, but they’re essential to modern life as we know it. Today, we’re headed to NeoCity and the Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine to talk with CEO Tawny Olore. This Regional Innovation Engine, funded by the US National Science Foundation, is taking on the ma…

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E 7.2 - Solving Global Water Challenges from the Great Lakes Region featuring Alaina Harkness 47:01

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Fresh water is a vital resource for life on earth, and it plays an increasingly important role in developing technologies like AI, quantum computing, and the data centers on which both rely. Managing access, use, and waste will only become more pressing as industry and communities continue to compete for water resources. So it makes sense that the …

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E 7.1 - Innovation Ecosystems: Inside the NSF Regional Innovation Engines 53:50

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How do we make our communities more resilient to extreme weather events? How do we become smarter about using and recycling water, one of the most precious resources on our planet? And how can we turn the textile industry into a more circular and sustainable economy that reduces waste and develops new fibers and materials? Welcome to season seven o…

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Season 7 Preview: Resilient Communities, Real Solutions 1:40

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Water scarcity, food insecurity, and wasteful textile supply chains are major societal challenges with no easy solutions. But some of the nation's leading scientists, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs are committed to tackling these problems. In Season 7 of Ecosystems for Change, I’m going to introduce you to nine different innovation ecos…

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#172 - Novarupta 59:21

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We Talk about the volcano Novarupta in this episode. Novarupta was the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century and is located along the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#171 - Rising Sea Level and Atolls 1:08:37

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We talk about a New York Times article which discusses how rising sea level will affect atolls, specifically the island nation of the Maldives. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#170 - The Sur Pockmark Field 57:09

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The Sur Pockmark field is located off the coast of central California near Big Sur. The seafloor is riddled with mysterious circular depressions. A new study may have figured out how they formed. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#169 - The Grand Canyon 1:12:08

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In this installment of the Flannelcast, we’re talking about Jesse’s summer vacation plans to the Grand Canyon. We’re getting Jesse ready for this trip by going through the geologic history of the Grand Canyon. Links: Grand Canyon Stratigraphy Farallon Plate Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#168 - Debating the Start of the Anthropocene 1:11:27

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The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch marked by the significant impact of human activities on the Earth's geology and ecosystems. In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast, we talk about the conversation that is being has about when to officially start the Anthropocene. Podcast Episodes RSS…

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#167 - 10 Year Anniversary Episode 1:23:42

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Celebrating 10 Years of The Geology Flannelcast Here’s to a decade of sharing our passion for geology. In this episode you’ll hear about some of the behind the scenes stories of the Geology Flannelcast. Thank you to our dedicated listeners' unwavering support. Our audience inspires and propels us forward. We are appreciative of the opportunity to s…

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#166 - North Carolina Gold Rush 56:18

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The North Carolina Gold Rush The year was 1799 when Conrad Reed stumbled upon an extraordinary yellow nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek, near what is now Charlotte, North Carolina. Little did he know that this chance discovery would set off a chain reaction that would forever alter the course of North Carolina's history. Word spread like …

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#167 - Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) 55:41

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The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) has left an indelible mark on the geologic history of our planet. Spanning millions of years, this colossal volcanic event unfolded approximately 200 million years ago during the Triassic period, forever altering the face of the Earth. CAMP erupted along the…

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Ecosystems For Change: Logbook #7 47:58

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Welcome to my seventh logbook, an in between seasons update on Ecosystems for Change. In each logbook, I give you a peek behind the scenes of what’s happening in my day job as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder in the Shenandoah Valley, some updates from the field of ecosystem building, an introduction to Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building doing…

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Build the Fort: Simplifying Startup Community Building with Chris Heivly 51:21

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On today’s bonus episode, I’m speaking with Chris Heivly. Chris has over 40 years of experience working as, for, and with entrepreneurs and I was delighted to talk with him about why he wants to see more ecosystem and community builders come together and build a fort. Chris Heivly is a life-long entrepreneur and multifaceted investor who spent fort…

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#164 - Doggerland 1:08:07

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Doggerland is the area of land that connected the UK to continental Europe during the last ice age. In this episode, we talk about how Doggerland formed, and how it was eventually flooded out. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#163 - The Moon 1:18:13

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We talk everything about the moon in the episode - how it formed, what it’s made of, NASA missions, and a ton more random facts. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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E 6.7 - What We Learned: Stories That Redefine Entrepreneurship In Our Communities 21:48

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We started this season by asking how we can tell better stories about what is happening in our ecosystems. As I reflect on the lessons learned throughout the season, the key piece is that storytelling is not just some fun marketing campaign; it’s a tool to show the community what is possible and what the future might look like. But most of us–entre…

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#162 - Drilling into the Mantle 50:21

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In this episode, we talk about efforts to drill into mantle rock. It’s one of the holy grails of geology and it doesn’t come easy. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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E 6.6 - Stories of Tech and Innovation in Rural America with Austin Danforth 44:03

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Today, we’re headed to Vermont to hear stories about extraordinary rural communities throughout the US. Austin Danforth is the chief storyteller in charge at the Center on Rural Innovation (CORI), not that he would call himself that. But I definitely do. Austin is putting his prior career as a sports reporter and photographer to use to reshape the …

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#161 - The Geology of Fireworks 47:24

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In honor of the 4th of July, this episode is about the geology of fireworks. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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E 6.5 - Entrepreneurship Indiana: A State-Wide Storytelling Campaign with Julie Heath, Polina Osherov and Morgan Allen Part 2 26:47

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In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation about Yearbook Indiana with Polina Osherov of Pattern, Morgan Allen of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Julie Heath, formerly of IEDC. We’re jumping right back in from the break, so if you haven’t listened to part one, go do that! In part two, we’re digging into the nitty-gritty of ge…

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E 6.4 - Entrepreneurship Indiana: A State-Wide Storytelling Campaign with Julie Heath, Polina Osherov and Morgan Allen Part 1 26:49

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In today’s episode, I get to introduce you to a storytelling powerhouse trio. At every stage of the process, from vision to execution to the final product, I have rarely seen such a well-produced, coherent, and meaningful storytelling campaign as Yearbook Indiana. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation–IEDC–collaborated with Indiana-based mag…

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E 6.3 - Changing the Narrative of Rural Entrepreneurship with Natalie Hodge 36:28

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I’ve been in awe of today’s guest, Natalie Hodge, since I first learned about her show Hometown Hustle. As of summer 2023, the show is in its second season telling the stories of entrepreneurs building their big business ideas in the small towns of rural America and changing the narrative about rural entrepreneurship. Today, Natalie shares why she …

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E 6.2 - A Global Storyteller: Solutions-Based Journalism with Eva-Maria Verfürth 40:25

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Welcome to my first interview of season 6. I sat down with none other than Eva-Maria Verfürth, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Tea After Twelve. While based in Frankfurt, Germany, Eva’s storytelling spans around the globe to talk about new solutions to old problems to create a better world. As you’ll see in this conversation, Eva is driven by a de…

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#160 - Carbon 14 54:45

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In this episode, we talk about what is Carbon 14, how it forms, and we we can use it to date things. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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E 6.1 - The Power of Storytelling in Ecosystem Building 25:21

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In season 6 of Ecosystems for Change, we are going to explore the art, craft, and science of telling meaningful stories that have the power to affect change in our communities. I’ve always enjoyed hearing other people’s stories, reading about them, and eventually telling these stories. As I started out helping to develop the ecosystem in Richmond, …

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#159 - Floods 1:10:55

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In this episode, we talk all about the who, what when, where, and why of floods. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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Ecosystems For Change: Logbook #6 32:42

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Welcome to my 6th logbook where I give a little insight into what’s happening behind and beyond the scenes of this show. And I’m switching up the format a little bit! I’ve been meeting so many incredible ecosystem builders, and while I can’t have them all on the show, that’s not going to stop me from trying! I’m super excited to introduce a new qua…

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#157 - Tsunamis 1:06:14

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This episode is all about the geology behind tsunamis and how they may be the scariest of the natural disasters. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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#158 - What Keeps us up at Night 1:11:14

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In this episode of the Geology Flannelcast we talk about geologic topics that really scare us. What are we scared of the most? Listen and find out. Podcast Episodes RSSBy The Geology Flannelcast

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E 5.8 - What We Learned: Knowing When and How to Move On as an Ecosystem Builder 17:40

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Over the course of this season, quitting became a constant topic in my life. One of my team members quit to take on a new role closer to home. A new friend talked to me about quitting her job to spend more time enjoying her family and less time worrying about making it all fit in her schedule. A partner quit because he had done what he came to do a…

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E 5.7 - Unlearning Systems, Sharing Power, and Stepping Back From Your Startup with Naomi Ryland 37:22

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In our last conversation of this season, we’re traveling to Berlin, Germany. I’m sitting down with Naomi Ryland, systemic change maker, social entrepreneur, bestselling author and overall insightful person. We talked about the last ten years in the German social impact space, how to turn your organization from a hierarchical to a self-organized one…

Jesse Thornburg Podcasts

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The Geology Flannelcast

Chris Seminack, Jesse Thornburg, and Steve Peterson

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Ecosystems For Change

Anika Horn, Social Venturers

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E 7.5 - Scaling Regenerative Medicine for Global Impact with Tim Bertram and Jesse Thornburg at the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine 46:28

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E 7.4 - Building a Climate-Ready Future in Colorado and Wyoming featuring Mike Freeman 55:46

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E 7.3 - From NeoCity to National Security: How Florida Is Shaping the Semiconductor Industry with Tawny Olore 37:54

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E 7.2 - Solving Global Water Challenges from the Great Lakes Region featuring Alaina Harkness 47:01

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E 7.1 - Innovation Ecosystems: Inside the NSF Regional Innovation Engines 53:50

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Season 7 Preview: Resilient Communities, Real Solutions 1:40

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#172 - Novarupta 59:21

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#171 - Rising Sea Level and Atolls 1:08:37

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#170 - The Sur Pockmark Field 57:09

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#169 - The Grand Canyon 1:12:08

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#168 - Debating the Start of the Anthropocene 1:11:27

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#167 - 10 Year Anniversary Episode 1:23:42

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#166 - North Carolina Gold Rush 56:18

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#167 - Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP) 55:41

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Ecosystems For Change: Logbook #7 47:58

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Build the Fort: Simplifying Startup Community Building with Chris Heivly 51:21

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#164 - Doggerland 1:08:07

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#163 - The Moon 1:18:13

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E 6.7 - What We Learned: Stories That Redefine Entrepreneurship In Our Communities 21:48

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#162 - Drilling into the Mantle 50:21

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E 6.6 - Stories of Tech and Innovation in Rural America with Austin Danforth 44:03

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#161 - The Geology of Fireworks 47:24

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E 6.5 - Entrepreneurship Indiana: A State-Wide Storytelling Campaign with Julie Heath, Polina Osherov and Morgan Allen Part 2 26:47

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E 6.4 - Entrepreneurship Indiana: A State-Wide Storytelling Campaign with Julie Heath, Polina Osherov and Morgan Allen Part 1 26:49

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E 6.3 - Changing the Narrative of Rural Entrepreneurship with Natalie Hodge 36:28

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E 6.2 - A Global Storyteller: Solutions-Based Journalism with Eva-Maria Verfürth 40:25

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#160 - Carbon 14 54:45

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E 6.1 - The Power of Storytelling in Ecosystem Building 25:21

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#159 - Floods 1:10:55

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Ecosystems For Change: Logbook #6 32:42

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#157 - Tsunamis 1:06:14

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#158 - What Keeps us up at Night 1:11:14

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E 5.8 - What We Learned: Knowing When and How to Move On as an Ecosystem Builder 17:40

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E 5.7 - Unlearning Systems, Sharing Power, and Stepping Back From Your Startup with Naomi Ryland 37:22