Best Mesozoic Podcasts (2024)

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113 - Sarcosuchus (The Giant Crocodile) 1:28:25

3h ago1:28:25

1:28:25

During the early cretaceous a giant relative of the modern crocodile patrolled the waters of Africa and South America. Join in this episode where we'll talk about Sarcosuchus!!!!By Dinosaur George

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112 - Alamosaurus (The Battle Dinosaur) 57:41

4d ago57:41

57:41

It was the largest dinosaur that ever walked North America. This massive sauropod may have even been the largest dinosaur that ever lived!!!!By Dinosaur George

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111 - Megatherium (The Great Beast) 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

It was as large as an Asian elephant and towered over most animals in its environment. Join Dinosaur George to learn about the huge ground sloth, Megatherium!By Dinosaur George

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110 - Concavanator - (The Humpbacked Carnivore) 1:14:45

25d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

It is one of the more unusual carnivores. Learn why Dinosaur George thinks it's so weird looking!By Dinosaur George

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109 - Ichthyosaurus (Fish or Lizard?) 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

It may appear to be a dolphin, but it's not. So what is an Ichthyosaurus? You'll know after you listen to this podcast with Dinosaur George.By Dinosaur George

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108 - Chasmosaurus (The Smaller Ceratopsian) 1:08:01

2M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

When we think of the "horned dinosaurs", we always think of Triceratops. But there were many species Ceratopsians. In this episode we'll learn about Chasmosaurus!By Dinosaur George

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107 - Gigantopithecus (The Giant Ape!) 1:11:19

2M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

A huge ape once roamed our planet from 2 million to 200,000 years ago. Join us for this podcast and you learn all about this gentle giant!By Dinosaur George

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106 - Paraceratherium (Largest Land Mammal Ever) 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

The largest land mammal known to exists was a giant rhino called Paraceratherium. This massive rhino dwarfed all other animals of its time period, growing larger than even the mammoths! Join Dinosaur George in this episode and learn the details.By Dinosaur George

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105 - Australovenator (The Southern Hunter) 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

During the Late Cretaceous, Australia was home to a variety a dinosaurs. One of the swiftest hunters was Australovenator. In this episode we'll learn about the discovery and naming of this Southern Hunter!By Dinosaur George

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104 - Carnivore Dinosaurs (Theropods) 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Theropods are often labeled as "killers" or "blood-thirsty" dinosaurs, but these labels are wrong. In this episode Dinosaur George will give a little description of their behavior.By Dinosaur George

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103 - Gallimimus (The Speedster) 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Gallimimus was made famous in the first Jurassic Park movie, depicting dinosaurs as more birdlike and swift rather than slow plodding reptiles.By Dinosaur George

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102 - Dilophosaurus (Double Crested Lizard) 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Dilophosaurus is most recognized from its appearance in the first Jurassic Park movie, but did it really have that frill and spit venom? Join Dinosaur George in this podcast and find out.By Dinosaur George

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101 - Horns, Spikes, Clubs and Armor 56:49

5M ago56:49

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Herbivore dinosaurs lived in a very dangerous world. Each had ways to protect themselves from the threat of carnivores. In this episode Dinosaur George will explain what each of these weapons were, and how they were used.By Dinosaur George

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100 - The Story of Dinosaur George 1:05:55

6M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Who is Dinosaur George? What is his story? Join us for this podcast and learn the answers to questions asked by club members.By Dinosaur George

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99 - Pelagornis (Giant of the Sky) 46:28

6M ago46:28

46:28

Pelagornis may have been the largest flying bird that ever lived. With a wingspan over 20 feet (6 meters), this massive bird patrolled the seas looking for fish. But there is one thing that makes this bird even more amazing. Find out when Dinosaur George gives you the details during this podcast.By Dinosaur George

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98 - Spinosaurus (2) Dino of the Month 54:31

7M ago54:31

54:31

Our patreon club members have voted and asked that Spinosaurus be the featured dinosaur on this podcast. So join us and learn some really remarkable facts.By Dinosaur George

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97 - Scipionyx - (Discovery of a lifetime!) 45:45

7M ago45:45

45:45

One of the most remarkable discoveries in paleontology, this small dinosaur was fossilized with its organs, skin, soft tissue, digestive system and much more still intact. This is an amazing find and we know you'll love learning about it.By Dinosaur George

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96 - A New Species of Tyrannosaurus! - (+ December Birthday Shoutouts) 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

I can't believe I missed sending shout-outs to my patreon T-rex members in December! Sorry they are late. In this lesson we will learn about the new Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis!By Dinosaur George

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95 - Dino George Answers Q&A 59:01

8M ago59:01

59:01

Dinosaur George invited his assistant, Noah, to help answer questions, and choose winners in some Who Would Wins.By Dinosaur George

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94 - Panoplosaurus (Well Armored Herbivore) 1:07:28

8M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Panoplosaurus is a member of the Ankylosaur group of dinosaurs, but lacks the massive tail club. But their extensive body armor was all they needed to survive. Join Dinosaur George on this lesson to lear about this amazing armored dino.By Dinosaur George

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93 - Changyuraptor (We hit 1 Million!) 39:22

8M ago39:22

39:22

Our podcast just hit 1 million downloads!!! In this episode Dinosaur George talks about the discovery of a new 4-winged dinosaur!By Dinosaur George

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92 - Deinocheirus (Terrible Hands) 45:58

9M ago45:58

45:58

Discovered in the 1960's, all that was unearthed was the hands and arms of this amazing dinosaur. It remained a mystery until decades later, when a near complete skeleton was found. Join us and learn more about this large omnivore.By Dinosaur George

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91 - Nanuqsaurus (Terror of the Frozen World) 1:52:45

9M ago1:52:45

1:52:45

Dinosaurs did not only live in swamps. The discovery of Nanuqsaurus proved that they could live in very cold climates. Join Dinosaur George for this interesting podcast, featuring Nanuqsaurus, a smaller releative of T-rex. You will also hear interview from out top three contest winners from our Halloween costume contest. Congratulations to 1st plac…

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90 - Kronosaurus - King of the Sea 45:03

11M ago45:03

45:03

Join Dinosaur George and learn about this massive sea reptile that swam the ancient seas of the Cretaceous.By Dinosaur George

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89 - Pteranodon (Flying Reptile) 1:02:47

12M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In this episode Dinosaur George will teach you a lot of facts that may be new to you. We're sure you'll love this lesson on the amazing flying reptile, Pteranodon!By Dinosaur George

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88 - Mamenchisaurus - The Long LONG LONG Neck. 1:07:18

1y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Over half of its body is its neck. This sauropod is an amazing dinosaur!!!!!By Dinosaur George

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87 - Kosmoceratops (New, Strange Ceratopsian) 1:12:06

1y ago1:12:06

1:12:06

This member of the Ceratopsian family of dinosaurs is unique from all other members. Learn about this unusual herbivore, as well as listen to Q&A and Who Would Wins in this podcast episode.By Dinosaur George

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86 - Lambeosaurus (Duck-Billed Dino) 51:00

1y ago51:00

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Hadrosaurs were an amazing group of herbivore dinosaurs. One of its larger members was our Feature Creature for this episode; Lambeosaurus. Join Dinosaur George in this episode and learn about how these dinosaurs may have used their crests to create sound.By Dinosaur George

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85- Basilosaurus (The King of the Whales) 1:09:36

1y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Basilosaurus was huge swimming predator that is often mistaken for a mosasaur. But this animal was a mammal, not a reptile. Join Dinosaur George as he describes this massive creature.By Dinosaur George

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84 - Pleurocoelus - A Mystery Sauropod 54:46

1y ago54:46

54:46

One of the most difficult parts of describing a new species of dinosaur is knowing if the bones you've found are from a new species, or could these bones represent a different growth stage from a similar dinosaur that has already been named. Learn about this cool long-necked dinosaur and hear Dinosaur George describe how difficult it can be for pal…

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83 - Sinornithosaurus (May B-day Shout Outs) 57:19

1y ago57:19

57:19

Sinornithosaurus was a small, but dangerous, member of the "raptor" family of meat-eating dinosaurs. Could this be a venomous dinosaur? Join Dinosaur George and learn all about this cool theropod in this podcast.By Dinosaur George

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82- Smilodon (Knife -Tooth Cat) 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

49:43

Smilodon is one of the most recognized prehistoric creatures because of its massive long teeth.By Dinosaur George

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81 - Edmontosaurus (The Duck Billed Dino) 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

47:56

It was one of the largest members of the Hadrosaur family of plant-eating dinosaurs. Learn about this amazingly successful herbivore and how it was able to spread its numbers across Western North America!By Dinosaur George

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80 - Rajasaurus (The Dinosaur Prince of India) 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

Rajasaurus was the top predator in India during the late Cretaceous Period. It's most unusual feature was a horn on its skull. Join Dinosaur George as he tells you all about this unusual carnivore.By Dinosaur George

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79 - The Story of Mary Anning the Paleontologist. 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

In the 1800's, when paleontology was a new science, young Mary Anning collected fossils on the beach. She made some remarkable discoveries but was not given credit for her finds. Now, all the years later, she is recognized for the work she did.By Dinosaur George

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78 - Acheroraptor ( A New Raptor) 1:14:58

1+ y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

For many dinosaurs that are discovered, only a few fossils are found of the skeleton. So paleontologists have to look at other similar dinosaurs and compare the bones to others to help estimate the size. Few bones of Acheroraptor have been found, but scientists know it was a member of the "raptor" family.…

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77 - Welcome New Members and Q&A 1:20:06

1+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Dinosaur George welcomes new T-rex members of the patreon club who may not have received their welcome gifts in time for the holiday. He also answers questions and gives birthday shoutouts.By Dinosaur George

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76 - Stegouros (The Amazing Tail Weapon) 1:10:58

2y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

The new discovery of this small member of the Ankylosaur family has come with two amazing discoveries for science. Listen to Dinosaur George as he tells what about this cool dinosaur, and what it means to paleontology.By Dinosaur George

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75 - Paraceratherium (The GIANT Rhino) 1:21:14

2y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

When we think of giant prehistoric creatures, we immediately think about dinosaurs. But there were gigantic creatures that appeared on earth long after the dinosaurs were gone. In this episode we will learn about one of the largest land mammals that ever lived! And it's a rhino!By Dinosaur George

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74 - Interviews at the Museum 1:30:14

2y ago1:30:14

1:30:14

We set up our podcasting equipment at our Museum in San Antonio and invited our listeners to ask questions. This podcast is a recording of those interviews. Hope you enjoy it.By Dinosaur George

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73 - Postosuchus (The Triassic Terror) 57:50

2y ago57:50

57:50

Just as dinosaurs began to make their appearance, they had to contend with a very powerful apex predator; Postosuchus! Learn all about this large carnivore in this podcast episode with Dinosaur George.By Dinosaur George

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72 - Why Was T-rex So Mean? 1:02:40

2y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Were carnivore dinosaurs really mean, or do movies and books give them a bad wrap? Listen to DG explain the role of carnivores in the ecosystem.By Dinosaur George

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71 - Daspletosaurus (The Frightful Lizard) 1:16:56

2y ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Before there was Tyrannosaurus, there was Daspletosaurus. This apex predator ruled the Late Cretaceous over 74 million years ago!By Dinosaur George

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70 - How To Become a Paleontologist 49:11

2y ago49:11

49:11

Do you really like paleontology? Would you like a career in fossils? In this episode Dinosaur George will give you some advice.By Dinosaur George

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69 - Dryosaurus (Chipmonk Dinosaur?) 1:16:18

2y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

In this episode we reveal some interesting facts about this small and swift little herbivore. Dinosaur George explains some of the benefits of being a small dinosaur.By Dinosaur George

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68 - Dinosaur George Answers Questions 1:03:34

2y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

We receive so many questions from our patreon members and the Dinosaur George Kids Facebook group, DG takes time to answer them in this podcast.By Dinosaur George

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67 - Elaphrosaurus (Slender and Fast Predator) 1:17:45

2y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

They start off being carnivores and grow up to be omnivores? You'll learn some amazing facts about this slender and fast dinosaur.By Dinosaur George

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66 - Helicoprion (Spiral Saw Jaws) 1:12:24

2y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

It is one of the most unique sharks that ever existed. It may have looked like a normal shark, but its jaws are unlike anything you've ever seen. It had a circular saw mouth!!!By Dinosaur George

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65 - Yangchuanosaurus (The Other Allosaurus) 1:12:52

2y ago1:12:52

1:12:52

It was the apex predator of its time and location. And it looked very similar to Allosaurus, but was separated by thousands of miles. How did these two dinosaurs end up looking like each other?By Dinosaur George