Jun 22, 202650 minS2
Ready for the 'Soil Olympics'? In this episode of Lowdown Underground, Megan and Bailey welcome Paul Tietz (University of Idaho PhD student and soil judging coach) to talk about soil judging: regional contests, national...
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The Lowdown Underground
Hosted by Bailey and Megan · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the Lowdown Underground, where soil isn't just dirt, it's a storyteller. We're here to unearth the hidden connections between land, culture and the ecosystems beneath our feet. I'm Bailey, joined by Megan, bringing you groundbreaking stories and guests to discuss how landscape shape us and how we shape them. Let's dig in! (Views are our own and do not reflect those of our employers)
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What is The Lowdown Underground about?
Welcome to the Lowdown Underground, where soil isn't just dirt, it's a storyteller. We're here to unearth the hidden connections between land, culture and the ecosystems beneath our feet. I'm Bailey, joined by Megan, bringing you groundbreaking stories and guests to discuss how landscape shape us and how we shape them. Let's dig in!
Who hosts The Lowdown Underground?
The Lowdown Underground is hosted by Bailey and Megan. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has The Lowdown Underground covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From National Championships to Nanjing: Paul Tietz (International Soil Judging)" (22 June 2026, 50 minutes), "Charcoal, redox, and permafrost - oh my!" (17 June 2026, 51 minutes), and "Let's Dig Into Season 2: What Megan & Bailey Have Been Up To" (14 May 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does The Lowdown Underground publish?
The Lowdown Underground publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Lowdown Underground?
Booking probability for The Lowdown Underground is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Lowdown Underground requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Lowdown Underground's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Lowdown Underground?
The strongest fits for The Lowdown Underground are Crop Farming Services and Scientific Research & Development. The Lowdown Underground has a science audience.
About the host
Bailey and Megan hosts The Lowdown Underground, a science podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Charcoal, redox, and permafrost - oh my!
Jun 17, 202651 minS2In classic fashion, Bailey and Megan sat down to do some podcast planning and instead talked about permafrost-affected soils for an hour. Lucky for you, the conversation and visual aids were all recorded. So join us as...
- May 14, 202644 minS2
<p>We’re back with a catch-up episode in our new virtual video format after a long hiatus and some big life changes! Megan shares her move from Minnesota to Alaska, finishing her PhD, and starting as a soil science...
Apr 28, 202633 minS2<p>It’s April 28 - Lester Loam’s legislative birthday - and yes, Minnesota has a state soil.</p><p>In this episode, Bailey and Megan get into how it took decades (and navigating some state-symbol politics… including a...
Aug 16, 20251h 10mS1<p>Join Bailey and Megan in this episode of Lowdown Underground as they sit around the campfire and dive into The Land Ethic philosophy, drawing insights from Aldo Leopold's influential book 'A Sand County Almanac.'...
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Aug 4, 20251h 10mS1<p>Join Bailey and Megan in this episode of Lowdown Underground as they sit around the campfire and dive into The Land Ethic philosophy, drawing insights from Aldo Leopold's influential book 'A Sand County Almanac.'...
Aug 3, 20251h 15mS1<p>Join Bailey and Megan in this episode of Lowdown Underground as they sit around the campfire and dive into The Land Ethic philosophy, drawing insights from Aldo Leopold's influential book 'A Sand County Almanac.'...
Jul 5, 202552 minS1<p>Ready to dig into the college sport you may have never heard of? Join Megan and Bailey as they dive into the competitive world of soil judging with two recent University of Minnesota soil judgers, Amital Shaver and...
Jun 3, 202552 minS1<p>In this episode, Megan takes Bailey north (way north) to explore adventures in soil and permafrost research across Alaska and Canada. Forget fishing trips - this is the real Alaskan experience: dodging clouds of...
May 13, 202544 minS1<p>Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of our cities? In this episode, Megan and Bailey chat with Adam Devlin, a soil scientist mapping the soils beneath the Twin Cities. Join us as we dive into the NRCS Urban...
May 13, 202544 minS1<p>Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of our cities? In this episode of The Lowdown Underground, Megan and Bailey chat with soil scientist Adam Devlin, who plays a critical role in mapping soils in the Twin...
Episode #4
An Earth Day Celebration (Soil-bration!)
Apr 22, 202535 minS1<p>Happy Earth Day 2025 – Let’s Have a Soil-bration! This Earth Day, we’re going underground. While we celebrate the planet each year, we often forget the actual Earth—the soil beneath our feet—and instead focus on the...
- Apr 18, 202559 minS1
<p>Ever thought soil was just dirt? Think again! Join us in this episode of Lowdown Underground as Bailey takes us from her early love of lakes in Minnesota to discovering a passion for soil formation, soil health, and...
- Apr 18, 202559 minS1
<p>Folks who work with the land think of it as soil, not dirt, right?! In this episode, Megan Andersen, a pedologist currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Minnesota, shares her inspiring journey from growing up...
- Apr 9, 202558 minS1
<p>What is soil really? Why should we care about it? If you think it's just dirt, you're not alone, but that definition totally misses the mark. In this episode, Megan and Bailey dig into why so many definitions of soil...
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Amital Shaver
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