Terrible Lizards is a podcast about Dinosaurs with Dr David Hone and Iszi Lawrence.
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Women are not Mini Men! Kelly Bakewell PT and Iszi Lawrence are passionate about encouraging all women to get fit and strong. Each week they answer your questions tailored to support your fitness goals. You might also have a giggle or two too.
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Comedian, podcaster and super-fan Iszi Lawrence (The Z List Dead List) presents snippets from the exclusive programme of Members’ lectures at the British Museum, artfully woven together with interviews and musings. The Membercast is a monthly podcast made available to ‘all studious and curious persons’, but we will definitely encourage you to become a Member if you aren’t already! Interested in becoming a Member? You can find out more at britishmuseum.org/membership. Direct your questions ab ...
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What's the opposite of a potato? Iszi and Simon find the opposites of everything from barbie dolls to empiricism.
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Will you be remembered after you're dead? The Z List Dead List, a podcast about obscure people from History, hosted by Iszi Lawrence.
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Sundays Supplement with Iszi Lawrence and Simon Dunn. It's the podcast pull-out that flops to the floor the moment you open your newspaper. Each week we get our fingers inky so you don't have to. We put two of Britain's Sunday newspapers head to head to see which has the best supplements. So, pull out your papers, liberate your supplements from their wrappers, and find out which paper you should have bought ... last Sunday.
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Iszy is a 22 year old Asian-American woman with a spunky attitude ready to change the world. With her goal of leaving the world a better place in mind, she travels the states with her boyfriend and dog. She believes that everyone has a purpose and is made for more than a desk job and a simple life. To put her money where her mouth is, she quit her safe job as a Pharmacy Technician to travel, eat and love. Iszy is also an advocate for mental health and wants to change the way that society vie ...
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Planty Planty Zoo Zoo is a fantastical imaginary zoo and botanic gardens dreamt up by podcast hosts Steph and Connor and described here, on the ridiculous plant (and zoo)-based podcast Planty Planty Zoo Zoo. Each week, one animal and one plant species are added to PPZZ. Listeners are transported to an imaginary world, where they can learn about plant and wildlife biodiversity, conservation, and care in zoos and botanic gardens. So, whether you're a nature lover or simply curious about the wo ...
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This is Overanalysing, a podcast about comedy. Here, we talk to stand-up comedians (and other people who work in the industry) about how comedy works, when it doesn’t, and what they’re going to do about it. There will also be jokes and stories. We have fun here.
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22. Planty Planty Interview-View #11: Dan Rouse
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🌿🐬 Meet Dan Rouse - author & ornithologist! 🐬🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024! Connor chats to Dan Rouse from Wild Space to talk about making nature accessible, breaking down barriers and add an exciting new marine mammal to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! 🌊 Join Dan as she talks about her dream zoo job (and a zoo job she's had before!) and why Plant…
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21. Planty Planty Interview-View #10: Alice Vassallo
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🌿🦘 Meet Alice Vassallo - zookeeper & podcaster! 🦘🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024! Flying solo, Connor sits down with Alice Vassallo from Asshole Animals with Alice for an episode with a twist… As Alice hosts a podcast about animals that are just plain asses, we thought we wouldn’t let her choose one to put in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo - but ins…
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The spinosaurs get all the love (OK, mostly hate) and attention when it comes to the megalosauroids, but they are but one weird branch of this group of theropods. Sadly they have a similar problem to the spinosaurs in that there are annoyingly few fossils of them, and there’s very few people working on these animals. Happily, today Iszi and Dave ar…
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We have touched on the extinction that killed the dinosaurs plenty of times before over the various seasons of TL, but we have never really tackled it fully before. Finally, we are joined by a real expert on this subject, Melanie During who is in the process of finishing her PhD on this very subject. So prepare for not actually really any dinosaurs…
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20. Planty Planty Interview-View #9: Iszi Lawrence
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🌿🦕 Meet Iszi Lawrence - author, radio host, historian and podcaster! 🦕🌿 Join Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with special guest, Iszi Lawrence! Get ready to explore the awe-inspiring diplodocus and its incredible journey through time in our imaginary zoo. 🌿 Iszi …
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Live edited recording at The Oxford Fire Station on 25/05/2024. Live Anniversary Q&A for the Oxford Podcast Festival It’s the 4th (!) anniversary of the launch of Terrible Lizards and this came at a perfect time as Iszi and Dave got invited to do the recent podcast festival in Oxford. So, while we have our usual end of series Q&QA episode in a few …
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TLS10E04 Dinosaurs of the Antarctic
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We all know about how common dinosaurs can be in places like Europe, Argentina, the US, China and Mongolia, but they have turned up in dozens and dozens of countries and on every continent, including Antarctica. Unsurprisingly, it’s a very tough place to work, it costs a ton of money, and there are not that many dinosaurs to be found, but they are …
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🌿🐍 Unveiling the Welsh Cotoneaster and majestic King Cobra! 🐍🌿 Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor introduce you to two remarkable additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Join us as we unravel the fascinating stories behind the Welsh Cotoneaster and the awe-…
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Dinosaur footprints with Peter Falkingham Footprints and trackways are an amazing source of data on how dinosaurs moved and what they did. But interpreting these can be a real nightmare since it’s hard to work out the interactions between a moving foot and the actual surface, or work out which species might have made which tracks. At the forefront …
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We don’t often delve into the Triassic since Dave is not well versed in that time and the animals that were around then, but there were some very important animals that we’ve unduly overlooked across the last 9 series. Happily, today we can redress a large part of that with this episode on Coelophysis. Known from hundreds of skeletons, it’s one of …
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18. Planty Planty Interview-View #8: Henry Day
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🌿🎙️ Meet Henry Day: Nature Ambassador and Youtube presenter! 🌱🎙️ Join hosts Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, featuring a special guest appearance by the brilliant Henry Day! This episode talks about Henry's best wildlife encounters, his dream zoo job and his incredible two(!) additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: 🦆 Mee…
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The year 2024 is the 200th anniversary of the naming of the first dinosaur, Megalosaurus. While ‘Dinosauria’ wouldn’t be coined till 1842 (so we have a fair wait before that anniversary kicks in, and doubtless will be marked with another major celebration) it is a great time to take stock of where we are in dinosaur palaeontology. So obviously a go…
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🌿🌱 Revealing the Sensitive Plant and the mysterious Olm! 🌿🌱 Join your hosts, Stephanie and Connor, on a thrilling journey through the green wonders of nature in the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! As your trusted guides, we unravel the secrets of the extraordinary sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) and the enigmatic olm! 🌿 Sensitive Plant Sto…
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16. Planty Planty Interview-View #7: Ryan Dalton & Lou Sykes
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🌿🎙️ Pangolins and Gharials: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️ Into The Wild podcast host Ryan Dalton and A Focus On Nature Creative Director Lou Sykes introduce two new animals to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, the hypothetical zoo and botanical gardens dreamt up by podcast hosts Steph and Connor. 🐜 Chinese Pangolin Tales with Lou Sykes: After a…
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TLS09E12 The Dinosaur who must not be named!
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Stegosaurus with Dr Susie Maidment THE TIME HAS COME. For ages Dave, for very Dave reasons refused to cover one dinosaur. Now, we find out all about it with an expert in the field. Last year's mystery xmas present to all of you who support us now for everyone. Patrons will get an video bonus episode. You can follow Susie Maidment https://twitter.co…
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15. Planty Planty Interview-View #6: Nick Baker & Dave McCall
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🌿🎙️ Pesudoscorpions and Toco Toucans: Planty Planty Zoo Zoo's newest residents! 🎙️ Dive into the enchanting realms of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo with the dynamic duo, Steph and Connor! This episode features special guests, interviewed at Global Birdfair: incredible nature TV presenter Nick Baker (The Really Wild Show, Big Week At The Zoo) and amazing wild…
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Longtime listeners will be familiar with the fact that Dave has spent a lot of time looking at and working on various bites marks on dinosaur bones left by the carnivorous theropods. These can tell us an enormous amount about who was doing what to whom and what it can mean for the ecology and behaviour of both the herbivores that were bitten and th…
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14. Planty Planty Interview-View #5: Rosie Crowther, Matt Doogue and Alice Hunter
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🌿🐜 Discover our latest additions: Southern Tamanduas, Praying Mantises & British Swallowtails! 🦋🌿 Step into the enchanting world of biodiversity with the newest episode of #PlantyPlantyZooZoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they introduce captivating additions to their imaginary zoo and botanical garden, bringing you closer to the wonders of nature…
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🌷🌊 Unveiling Semper Augustus Tulip and Enchanting Seadragons! 🌊🌷 Dive into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor - your guides to the wonders of the natural world! In this captivating instalment, we delve into the captivating hi…
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Dinosaur documentaries are booming again so it’s time to blow the lid on some insider secrets of how these get made. (Alternative description: Dave complains for an hour about being messed around by TV companies and ignored by the very producers and directors who hired him for his advice on the models and scrip they are working on). Dave and Iszi s…
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Odd ideas in palaeontology Palaeontology as a scientific field is beyond popular in the media and with the public but that also means it draws a lot of attention from those with, let’s call them, questionable ideas. And no group gets more of this stuff than the dinosaurs and the animals of the Mesozoic. This time out, Iszi and Dave discuss the worl…
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🌿🦓 New Additions to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Underground Marvels & Mudskippers! 🦓🌿 Dive into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we unveil extraordinary new species for our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a treasure trove of biodiversity. 🐟 Meet the Mudskippers! Connor dives into the worl…
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11. Planty Planty Interview-View #4: Natalie and Sarah from Birda
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🌿🐦 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Natalie and Sarah - Co-Founder, & Community Engagement Officer from Birda! 🦩🌊 Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of birdwatching with our latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they delve into the innovative Birda app, making birdwatching more accessible than ever, thro…
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It is the mega questions episode! Due to Dave etch-a-sketching everything in his life, making things like access to the internet an unusual hurdle, we decided to do answer as many questions we could in an hour. We didn’t manage to run out of questions. Big thanks to Trisha, Sophia, Matt, Roy, Harris, Marcus, Noah, Jay, Aurous Azhdarchid, Rachel, Ri…
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10. Planty Planty Interview-View #3: Mya Bambrick
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🌿🦉 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Mya Bambrick - BTO Youth Ambassador, Nature Writer & Vlogger! 🌙📝 Join us in the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we sit down with the talented young birder, Mya Bambrick! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into Mya's journey as a conservation advocate and her passion…
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9. Planty Planty Interview-View #2: Lucy Lapwing and Ria from Button & Squirt
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🌿📺 Global Birdfair Interviews: Nature TV Presenter Lucy Lapwing and Wildlife Artist Ria from Button & Squirt! 🌱🎨 Join us for an engaging episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the natural world with two remarkable guests! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode is a delightful blend of botanical wonders and artistic creativity. 🎙️ Me…
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Petrodactyle and Pterosaur Growth Dave has had a productive year for pterosaur papers and now two are out in quick succession(!) so get ready for a double-whammy podcast of him rolling his eyes when Iszi mentions flappy-flaps and he’s trying to be serious. Anyway, first up is a new large pterosaur from southern Germany with a massive bony crest on …
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8. Planty Planty Interview-View #1: Ajay Tegala
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🌿🦁 Global Birdfair Interview: Meet Ajay Tegala - Ranger, Wildlife TV Presenter & Author! 📺📚 Tune in to the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we sit down with the multi-talented Ajay Tegala! Hosted by Steph and Connor, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into Ajay's diverse career and his passion for conservation. 🎙️ Meet Ajay Teg…
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Quack quack quack quack quack. Quack. Don't share, and do not enjoy.By Iszi Lawrence & Simon Dunn
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A Special Announcement! Planty Planty Interview Views
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What were Connor and Steph up to last weekend at Global Birdfair? Who were they interviewing? Find out in this mini episode as Connor announces Planty Planty Interview Views - a new format for some episodes of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo going forwards, with GUESTS! There's also a sneak peek at who Connor and Steph recorded with... The first episode of P…
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Would a spy rather eat a Twix on a stakeout, or suck a stick of Rock? Do not share, and do not enjoy.By Iszi Lawrence & Simon Dunn
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7. Andean Cat, Mountain Viscacha & Seagrasses
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🌿🦁 Discover Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Andean Cat, Mountain Viscacha, and Seagrass Wonders Unveiled! 🌊🌿 Embark on a thrilling adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, hosted by Steph and Connor. Join us as we introduce three captivating additions to our hypothetical zoo and botanical sanctuary, unveiling the extraordinary stories of …
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This week a ‘what I did on my holidays’ from Dave, though it wasn’t a holiday and he dug a hole in Utah and looked at a ton of museums and quarries. The Morrison Formation is a legendary slice of dinosaur history with a huge number of famous sites, important fossils, and features animals like Diplodocus, Allosaurus and Stegosaurus. After far too ma…
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Pterosaurs flew! No big shock there, but obviously flight places major constraints and selective pressures on the skeleton. This should mean all pterosaurs have standard, not-that-varied flight anatomy (in the same way most walking animals have similar leg anatomy). It turns out an absolutely critical part of the pterosaur is both basically all but…
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Iszi and Julia speak to Finn Kennedy of Applied Stories to discuss the process behind bringing imagined voices from across time to life as part of the Eternal Telephone audio drama project. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #BMUntold or email friends@britishmuse…
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Curator of Oceania Alice Christophe chats to Iszi and Julia about the collaborative work undertaken with Pacific communities to transform the understanding, care and curation of collections from Hawaiʻi and Rapa Nui currently physically at the museum. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishm…
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0104 The International Training Programme
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Iszi and Julia meet with programme manager Claire Messenger and alumni to explore the importance of international collaboration for museums and heritage sites, and the ways in which a global network of professionals can provide support, resources, and innovative perspectives for these institutions. Please share your comments and feedback about the …
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0103 Lending a helping hand: The world of object loans
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Have you ever wondered how objects are moved to and from the Museum? Hear from Loans registrar Chris Stewart as he shares the intricate process of borrowing and lending cherished objects. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmuseum using the hashtag #BMUntold or email friends@britishmuseum…
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0102 Inside the Iraq scheme and Girsu project
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Iszi and Julia sit down with curator Sébastien Rey and archaeologist Rana Zuhair to find out more about the highly successful scheme designed to prepare Iraqi colleagues for the immense challenges facing the archaeological heritage of their country. Please share your comments and feedback about the podcast! You can talk to us on Twitter @britishmus…
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🌿🦜 Explore Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Jequirity Bean & Shoebill Marvels Investigated! 🦜🌿 🌿 Explore the Jequirity Bean:In this episode, Steph delves into the world of plants to unveil the fascinating Jequirity Bean (Abrus precatorius). Learn about its small yet potent seeds, vibrant colors, and the surprising history and uses of this unique botanical sp…
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Not the show, the station itself, just to be clear. Do not share, and do not enjoy.By Iszi Lawrence & Simon Dunn
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🌊🐟 Dive into Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Ocean Sunfish & Jelly Ear Fungus Explored! 🍄🌊 Embark on a journey with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor reveal two very different additions to our hypothetical zoo and botanical wonderland, celebrating the wonders of the natural world. 🌊 Discover the Ocean Sunfish:In this …
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Sauropods in general don’t get the love they should on Terrible Lizards because, well, Dave doesn’t know that much about them (and everyone knows theropods are best anyways). However, there’s more than a couple that are both well-known enough in general and Dave know a bit about them that we can talk for a decent amount of time. Step forward the lo…
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What would you do if a lawyer asked you why you'd filled your cowboy hat with chocolate buttons? Do not share, and do not enjoy.By Iszi Lawrence & Simon Dunn
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🌿🦀Gympie Gympie and Coconut Crab Explored! 🦀🌿 Get ready for an exciting voyage as we plunge into the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, guided by Steph and Connor. Join us as we introduce two fascinating additions to our virtual zoo and botanical wonderland. 🌿 Unearth the Gympie Gympie:In this episode, Steph ventures into the captivating worl…
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3. Alligator Snapping Turtle & Dragon's Blood Tree
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🌿🦐 Alligator Snapping Turtle & Dragon's Blood Tree Revealed! 🦐🌿 Embark on an exciting expedition with our latest Planty Planty Zoo Zoo episode, led by your hosts Steph and Connor. Together, we'll introduce you to two mesmerizing additions to our virtual zoo and botanical oasis, where the wonders of the natural world come to life. 🐢 Meet the Alligat…
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This is an area we have definitely covered before but it’s one of perennial interest and keeps coming round with new studies, how can we tell what ancient animals were doing with weird features. More specifically, how do claims that this feather, or sail, or frill, or claw were used as a display feature stack up? Can we really work out what dinosau…
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We don't go where you'd expect when we work out the opposite of a beaver. Honest. It's much worse. Do not share, and do not enjoy.By Iszi Lawrence & Simon Dunn
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🌿🐕Chinese Money Plant and Striped Hyena Unveiled! 🐕🌿 Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo! Join hosts Steph and Connor as they introduce you to two captivating additions to our virtual zoo and botanical garden, showcasing the wonders of the natural world. 🪴 Discover the Chinese Money Plant:In…
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🌿🌍 Welcome to Planty Planty Zoo Zoo: Where Imagination Meets Nature! 🦜🌺 Embark on a thrilling journey with our first ever episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, hosted by Steph and Connor. Join us as we unveil the enchanting world of our imaginary zoo and botanic garden, where imagination takes root, and biodiversity flourishes. 🌳 Discover the Magic of …
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