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May 31, 2026 YouTube + Spotify

Why Am I Jeffrey Zurek – Volcanologist

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About this episode

On this episode of Why Am I, Greg talks with scientist and podcaster Jeff Zurek about volcanoes, curiosity, public speaking, “type two fun,” and the strange paths that lead us into the work that lights us up. Jeff has a gift for making science feel less like homework and more like an adventure, especially when he gets into crystals in New Mexico that might help solve a 5,000-year-old volcanic mystery.

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