Best Paleontology Podcasts (2024)

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Patron Mini-Episode Compilation #5 2:25:23

20m ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Mini-episodes are rewards for our high-level supporters on Patreon, each one focusing on a requested topic for a specific Patron. From time to time, we combine a bunch of these and release them as a bundle for all our listeners to enjoy. Enjoy! A huge thanks as always to our Patrons for their kind contributions to our education efforts. Intro: 00:0…

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Podcast 293 - This Episode Doesn't Suck 1:40:37

44m ago1:40:37

1:40:37

The gang looks at two papers that compare similar structures in unrelated animals to see if there might be evidence of convergence. The first paper compares Spinosaurus to phytosaurs and the second paper compares the hyoid bone of ichthyosaurs and toothed whales. Meanwhile, Curt will try it, James waits for something that never happens, and Amanda …

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Evidence that long-necks cared for their young 42:21

1h ago42:21

42:21

The sauropodomorph Lufengosaurus appears to have fed its young. Plus two new dinosaurs, a ceratopsian and a titanosaur; Plateosaurus tail injuries; and the connection between the bubonic plague and dinosaurs. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Saichania, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Saichania-Episo…

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Evidence that long-necks cared for their young 42:21

3h ago42:21

42:21

The sauropodomorph Lufengosaurus appears to have fed its young. Plus two new dinosaurs, a ceratopsian and a titanosaur; Plateosaurus tail injuries; and the connection between the bubonic plague and dinosaurs. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Saichania, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Saichania-Episo…

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Episode 200 - Fungi 2:40:26

3d ago2:40:26

2:40:26

Here it is! The most requested episode topic in the history of the podcast! Fungi are everywhere. This episode, we explore how fungi work, what makes them different from other organisms, and how they achieve a wide variety of lifestyles all over the world. We’ll also look back at their evolutionary history and fossil record to explore some of the m…

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What Did Victorians Think of Dinosaurs? 1:06:45

7d ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Edward Dolnick joins to discuss how scientists and the general public viewed dinosaurs in the early 1800s. Plus hadrosaurs living in age-separated groups, two new hadrosauroids: Coahuilasaurus from Mexico and Qianjiangsaurus from China, and the latest installment in the Jurassic Park franchise will be called Jurassic World Rebirth and come out on J…

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What Did Victorians Think of Dinosaurs? 1:06:45

1d ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Edward Dolnick joins to discuss how scientists and the general public viewed dinosaurs in the early 1800s. Plus hadrosaurs living in age-separated groups, two new hadrosauroids: Coahuilasaurus from Mexico and Qianjiangsaurus from China, and the latest installment in the Jurassic Park franchise will be called Jurassic World Rebirth and come out on J…

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📚🧐🦾 226 - Stephen Reid on Technological Metamodernism 1:13:43

9d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ✨ About This Episode How can we design virtuous technologies while acknowledging the complexity and unintended consequences of technological innovation? How can we foster curiosity, playfulness, and wonder in a world increasingly dominated by anxiety and technological determinism? This…

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Podcast 292 - That's How You Get Ants 1:07:30

5d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

The gang discusses two papers that look at convergence (maybe?) in modern arthropods. The first paper looks at plant/ant symbiosis in a genus of ants, and the second paper looks at color patterns in crayfish. Meanwhile, James sees through time, Amanda disappears, and Curt plays on everyone’s worst fears. Up-Goer Five (Curt Edition): The up-goer thi…

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A New Allosauroid from Kyrgyzstan 1:02:29

8d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus was just named from Kyrgyzstan, plus a new abelisaurid from France, and a Triassic dinosaur in Brazil. We also discuss if dinosaur mounts are art and a few new dinosaur books. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Confuciusornis, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Confuciusornis-Episo…

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A New Allosauroid from Kyrgyzstan 1:02:29

15d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus was just named from Kyrgyzstan, plus a new abelisaurid from France, and a Triassic dinosaur in Brazil. We also discuss if dinosaur mounts are art and a few new dinosaur books. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Confuciusornis, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Confuciusornis-Episo…

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Spotlight 2024 - Gavin, Fia, and Mike, I Wish You Were Dead 1:06:36

13d ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, we chat with Gavin, Fia, and Mike, hosts of I Wish You Were Dead! Find I Wish You Were Dead in these places: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lMCmCwK9y9xThOMVUcHiM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKAuMrj_7PU…

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Episode 199 - Hibernation 2:22:45

17d ago2:22:45

2:22:45

Sometimes, an animal just needs to power down and wait. Many animals exhibit some form of torpor, including the long-term dormancy of hibernation. This episode, we explore how these species adjust their body functions, we discuss the pros and cons of this surprisingly common biological strategy, and we’ll take a look at what we know about the evolu…

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New Sauropods and the Yale Peabody has Reopened! 1:13:21

22d ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Susan Butts joins us to explain all the changes and upgrades at the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum! Plus, new sauropods from Argentina include Campananeyen and a couple of unnamed titanosauriforms. And Australotitan may be a junior synonym. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Ruyangosaurus, links from Susan Butts,…

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New Sauropods and the Yale Peabody has Reopened! 1:13:21

16d ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Susan Butts joins us to explain all the changes and upgrades at the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum! Plus, new sauropods from Argentina include Campananeyen and a couple of unnamed titanosauriforms. And Australotitan may be a junior synonym. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Ruyangosaurus, links from Susan Butts,…

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TlS10E08 Sauropods couldn't lick 1:00:57

16d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

We’ve made plenty of jokes over the years about the general lack of sauropod skulls and the frustrations of trying to work out what these animals were doing when it came to things like feeding when the most important bit is missing. Happily, this week we are joined by David Button who has done a ton of work in this area and is happy to chat to Dave…

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Podcast 291 - DoInG vErY wElL tHaNk YoU 1:46:42

23d ago1:46:42

1:46:42

The gang discusses two papers that... ok look. I'm going to level with you. No one in this podcast slept more than a few hours before we started recording. One of us was stuck on a plane and didn't get back home until 5 am the day of recording. Everyone was tired and stressed and so we all use this time to vent and drink. Sure, there are papers we …

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🤰🏽🧐🕸️ 225 - Alyssa Allegretti on Sacred Domesticity and Hard Times in The Liminal Web 1:45:19

21d ago1:45:19

1:45:19

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ✨ About This Episode If you’re wondering why this episode came later than I promised, well…look no further than the text and subtext of this very rich discussion: it ain’t easy being a scholar when your kids keep banging down the door. This week I speak with professional organizer, sin…

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Asiatyrannus, a T. rex-like Head on a Small Body 56:17

23d ago56:17

56:17

Plus teeth from a new tyrannosauroid in northeastern Thailand, a new study on tyrannosaur bite forces, an estimate for the largest ever T. rex, a new fossil digitizing tool, and our penultimate Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Kayentavenator, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com…

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Asiatyrannus, a T. rex-like Head on a Small Body 56:17

23d ago56:17

56:17

Plus teeth from a new tyrannosauroid in northeastern Thailand, a new study on tyrannosaur bite forces, an estimate for the largest ever T. rex, a new fossil digitizing tool, and our penultimate Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Kayentavenator, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com…

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Episode 198 - Eels 1:53:52

26d ago1:53:52

1:53:52

Eels are long-bodied fish found in a variety of aquatic habitats, famous for their unusual body plans, distinctive life cycles, and occasional anatomical oddities like extra jaws. This episode, we’re joined by special guest Shay Maden to discuss the diversity, evolution, and fossil history of the true eels of the Order Anguilliformes, and we’ll als…

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Three New Troodontids from Mongolia, China, and Japan 50:41

1M ago50:41

50:41

Harenadraco, the sand dragon; Hypnovenator the sleep hunter; and Urbacodon norelli, Norell's URBA-tooth are all recently named troodontids. Plus some new good kid's books and our sixth Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Tianyuraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Tianyurapt…

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Three New Troodontids from Mongolia, China, and Japan 50:41

1M ago50:41

50:41

Harenadraco, the sand dragon; Hypnovenator the sleep hunter; and Urbacodon norelli, Norell's URBA-tooth are all recently named troodontids. Plus some new good kid's books and our sixth Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Tianyuraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Tianyurapt…

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Podcast 290 - Want to Get Away 1:29:17

1M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

The gang discusses two papers that look at modern bird migration patterns. The first paper looks at breading and migration patterns of the American woodcock, and the second paper looks at how migration could function as a motor of island speciation. Meanwhile, James is cursed with consciousness, Amanda is on point, and Curt's jokes are consistently…

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Spotlight 2024 - Meredith Johnson, Origin Stories 1:12:36

1M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, another returning guest: Meredith Johnson, host of Origin Stories, the Leakey Foundation podcast! Find Origin Stories here: https://leakeyfoundation.org/learn/originstories/ Connect with Common Descent: http…

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Stegosaurus is the Most Valuable Dinosaur 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

A Stegosaurus just sold for over $44 million; A brand new burrowing dinosaur was found in a group; And a new iguanodontian which is the most complete dino found in Britain in 100 years For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/-Episode-506/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdi…

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Stegosaurus is the Most Valuable Dinosaur 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

A Stegosaurus just sold for over $44 million; A brand new burrowing dinosaur was found in a group; And a new iguanodontian which is the most complete dino found in Britain in 100 years For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/-Episode-506/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdi…

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🔍👁️🔮 224 - Helané Wahbeh of IONS on Arguments against Materialism and for New Theories of Consciousness 58:57

1M ago58:57

58:57

Subscribe, Rate, & Review Future Fossils on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ✨ About This Episode This week on Future Fossils we speak with Helané Wahbeh (LinkedIn), Director of Research at The Institute of Noetic Sciences, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, and author of over ninety …

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Episode 197 - Durophagy (Eating Hard Stuff) 2:12:28

1M ago2:12:28

2:12:28

Some animals are specialists at eating particularly tough foods like shells, seeds, and bones. Adaptations for a durophagous diet come in many forms in almost all major groups of life. This episode, we discuss how so many animals tackle tough foods, what behaviors and anatomy help them to do it, and the importance of durophagy for understanding fos…

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The State of Headbutting Science 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

Some headbutting animals suffer brain damage from the shock; Plus Mississippi has a new most complete dinosaur; Histology can help tell a dinosaur fossil from other dinosaurs; and more. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Saurornithoides, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Saurornithoides-Episode-505/ Joi…

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The State of Headbutting Science 49:29

1M ago49:29

49:29

Some headbutting animals suffer brain damage from the shock; Plus Mississippi has a new most complete dinosaur; Histology can help tell a dinosaur fossil from other dinosaurs; and more. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Saurornithoides, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Saurornithoides-Episode-505/ Joi…

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TLS10E07 The Megalosauroids 49:03

2M ago49:03

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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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Podcast 289 - The Brachiopod Paradox 1:30:55

2M ago1:30:55

1:30:55

The gang discusses two papers that look at functional morphology in extinct groups. The first paper looks at tooth replacement patterns in an Ornithischian dinosaur, and the second paper studies the shell articulation of Rafinesquina to unravel a long-standing mystery. Meanwhile, James has questions about taste, Amanda forgets protocol, and Curt in…

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There's a New Stegosaur in Town! 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Baiyinosaurus was one of the earliest stegosaurs ever found (from the Middle Jurassic); Debate on the evolution of the tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus; Miragaia updates; And our latest Di-Know-It-All Challenge! For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Miragaia, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Miragaia-Episode-50…

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There's a New Stegosaur in Town! 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Baiyinosaurus was one of the earliest stegosaurs ever found (from the Middle Jurassic); Debate on the evolution of the tyrannosaur Daspletosaurus; Miragaia updates; And our latest Di-Know-It-All Challenge! For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Miragaia, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Miragaia-Episode-50…

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Episode 162: Cerney Wick 1:29:36

2M ago1:29:36

1:29:36

3M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

This history of dromaeosaurs (better known as raptors). Plus an A to Z guide of the most common dinosaur terms and inside jokes from our first 500 episodes. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Deinonychus (revisited), and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Deinonychus (revisited)-Episode-500/ Join us at www.p…

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