Conversation With a Geographer

About Conversation With a Geographer

Michael S. DeVivo, PhD, professor of geography at Grand Rapids Community College, welcomes fellow geographers to discuss their unique stories as well as the application of geographical studies to a wide variety of disciplines. Mike is also an author, PhD external examiner, and corresponding member of the International Geographical Union Commission on the History of Geography and the International Geographical Union Commission on African Studies. These interviews are inspired by the "Geographers on Film" series by Maynard Weston "Wes" Dow. See GRCC's YouTube channel for past interviews.

Publisher

Conversation With A Geographer

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2023

Latest episode

29 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Apr 2025

   Dr. Michael Watts

   Michael Watts, PhD, is an emeritus professor of the University of California, Berkeley, whose research has focused on the political economies of developing regions in Africa, often by examining energy and agriculture. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded July 1, 2024, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

2. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Mark Revell

   Mark Revell is the Manager for Career Programs and Disciplinary Research at the American Association of Geographers. In this position, he has a unique and insightful perspective on both the Association and the discipline of geography in the 21st century. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded June 28, 2024, by the IT Media Technologies department of Grand Rapids Community College.

3. 

   15 Apr 2025

   Dr. Billie Lee Turner II

   Billie Lee Turner II, PhD, is the Gilbert F. White Professor of Environment and Society in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University. His extensive research has focused on human-environmental interactions primarily in Central America, Mexico, and the American Southwest. Hosted by Mike DeVivo. Recorded June 27, 2024. S02 E41.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27