More Than Rocks

An IAEG podcast. More Than Rocks is a journey into the fascinating world of engineering geology.

Through candid interviews with leading practitioners and scientists, we uncover what it truly means to be an engineering geologist. We dive into the unique career paths of eng geos from around the globe, exploring their education, experiences, successes, and the lessons learnt.

These intimate, meandering conversations offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those shaping the field, blending personal stories professional insights.

Season 1 interviews include:

  • Dr Suzanne Lacasse (NGI, Oslo)
  • Prof Dave Petley (NTU, Notthingham)
  • Associate Professor Vassilis Marinos (NTUA, Athens)
  • Mark Eggers (PSM, Sydney)
  • Ann Williams (Beca, Auckland)
  • Jake Cornell (Engeo, Christchurch)
  • Sophie Bainbridge (WSP, Vancouver)

  1. S1 · E6 · October 29, 2026 · 38 min

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 2

    Show notes

    Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin hideaway in the mountains!

    Thanks to Vassilis and NTUA for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠⁠ for support.

  2. S1 · E5 · October 29, 2026 · 44 min

    Vassilis Marinos Pt 1

    Show notes

    Associate Professor and current IAEG president Vassilis Marinos tells us how he got into engineering geology from joining field trips and lectures at a young age. He tells us about his development of the field of rock mechanics, interesting project experiences and how he built himself a cabin hideaway in the mountains!

    Thanks to Vassilis and NTUA for the time, thanks to ⁠⁠Ellery Daines⁠⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠⁠IAEG⁠⁠ for support.

  3. S1 · E4 · October 28, 2026 · 46 min

    Dave Petley Pt 2

    Show notes

    We mention the Landslide Blog, find it ⁠here. ⁠

    The Global Fatal Landslide Database is ⁠here.⁠

    Thanks to Dave and the Nottingham Trent University, thanks to ⁠Ellery Daines⁠ for audio engineering and to the ⁠IAEG⁠ for support.

  4. S1 · E3 · October 28, 2026 · 41 min

    Dave Petley Pt 1

    Show notes

    We mention the Landslide Blog, find it here.

    The Global Fatal Landslide Database is here.

    Thanks to Dave and the Nottingham Trent University, thanks to Ellery Daines for audio engineering and to the IAEG for support.

  5. S1 · E2 · October 28, 2026 · 45 min

    Suzanne Lacasse

    Show notes

    Suzanne mentions a paper about communicating uncertainty in engineering geology, find it here.

    Thanks to NGI for the use of their podcast lab and to Suzanne for her precious time!

    Thanks to Ellery Daines for audio engineering.

    Thanks to IAEG for supporting this podcast.

  6. S1 · E1 · October 28, 2026 · 2 min

    Intro

    Show notes

    Welcome to season 1!