The Discovery Files

Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem

What really makes a discovery?

This isn’t another podcast about the next big deposit or the person who “called it.” This is a journey into the human side of discovery—the stories behind the core sheds, drill pads, and field maps. We talk to the people who make exploration work: core loggers, drillers, project geologists, senior geos, and everyone in between.

Through honest, unfiltered conversations, we explore the emotions, lessons, failures, team dynamics, and quiet wins that rarely make it into the headlines. We ask: what does a truly successful exploration team look like? How much of discovery is science, and how much is intuition, collaboration, or even chaos?

If you’ve ever wondered whether our industry really understands what drives discovery—or if we’re missing the bigger picture—this podcast is for you.

Real people. Real stories. Real discovery.

Where can you listen?

Episodes

How many episodes are there of The Discovery Files?

There are 3 episodes avaiable of The Discovery Files.

What is The Discovery Files about?

We have categorized The Discovery Files as:

Science
Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences

Where can you listen to The Discovery Files?

The Discovery Files is available, among others places, on:

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did The Discovery Files start?

The first episode of The Discovery Files that we have available was released 7 July 2025.

Who creates the podcast The Discovery Files?

The Discovery Files is produced and created by Scott Briscoe and Ahmad Saleem.