Best Paleontologist Podcasts (2024)

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Meet Carson the Surf Dog (and his coach) 6:12

2h ago6:12

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Have you ever seen a surfing dog? Hanging ten with their paws? One of the top dogs out there is named Carson and we're going to meet up with him and Jill Nakano -- a surf dog instructor. We'll learn how all this started for these two champs, about how to get a pup on a board and about surf dog competitions. Get your Instagram pictures!…

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Prehistoric Bayside Live 1:01:48

2h ago1:01:48

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This episode is brought to you by Dinosaur Trips! Explore the world and see the best museums, meet experts and even dig up real dinosaurs. For more info visit dinosaurtrips.com and email zach@dinosaurtrips.com about the Badlands and Beyond Trip. Dinosaur Trips It's been 66 million years. Why wait any longer? Join an upcoming trip! Pals in Palaeo @p…

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Flowers from Mexico, Ecuador and Hawaii ... in Downtown LA 6:27

1h ago6:27

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Join us for a trip to an LA original this week: the Original Los Angeles Flower Market downtown. If you can grow it -- and if it smells good -- this is where you'll find it. Florists come from all over town and go through millions of stems a year. Did you know flowers are like fashion? What do you think is "trendy" right now? We'll meet the man in …

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Trunks, Snoods, and Other Floppy Face Flesh 1:04:10

4h ago1:04:10

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Did Diplodocus have a trunk? Did T. rex have a wobbly turkey neck? This week’s episode is all about fleshy face flaps and their uses, and how to detect them in the fossil record. CW: Animal death, cursing, making fun of dinosaurs, urine

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TlS10E08 Sauropods couldn't lick 1:00:57

41m ago1:00:57

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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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ANGOLA 29:50

1d ago29:50

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An old Angolan proverb suggests it is the voyage not the ship that is important. And for the people of Angola the voyage has been a long one, from the era of the might Kongo empire, through the slave trade, colonialism, an independence struggle, and more recently decades of civil war. Despite this, in 2015 the capital city Luanda was in was listed …

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

3h 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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Lions, tigers and a cockatoo ... we're at the teaching zoo! 6:54

4m ago6:54

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Our little show is back for a final five episodes and today we're heading out to The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It's where students go to get degrees in animal care by getting hands on experience with all sorts of things with hooves, claws and feathers. We'll meet a pretty chatty bird -- he can introduce himself -- and get up close with some…

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Polar Dinosaurs 52:33

16d ago52:33

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There were dinosaurs in Antarctica and Alaska – but what did it look like when they lived there? Was it cold? Was it dark? Did they stay there year round? Also, Meaghan learns how magnets work (finally). CW: cursing, death of people and animals

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

7d ago58:57

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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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The Baculum and the Baubellum 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Sometimes boners have actual bones! This episode is all about the evolution, use, and occasional loss of/damage to genital bones in both male and female animals. CW: Cursing, genitalia, brief mention of non-consensual sexual behavior in animals

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TLS10E07 The Megalosauroids 49:03

22d 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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"Witchcraft," and violence in paradise with Dr. Fiona Hukula 29:06

16d ago29:06

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Imagine one day being cast out of your society, subjected to violence or killed simply because you continue to participate in the traditional rituals and activities your community have practiced for generations. It might sound extraordinary but as we’ve seen down the centuries this is what happens when age old activities are suddenly rebranded as w…

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Fossil Brainz 44:42

2M ago44:42

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How much do we really know about the brains of ancient animals? In this episode we dive into the fantastic world of endocasts, aka, brain impressions! CW: soft tissue, cursing, Nanotyrannus, brief mention of the Nazis in regards to Tilly Edinger

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🔥🌎💒 223 - Timothy Morton on A New Christian Ecology & Systems Thinking Blasphemy 2:15:42

1M ago2:15:42

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Subscribe, Rate, & Review Future Fossils on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ✨ About This Episode The world is getting hotter, faster, stranger, and scarier every year. Species disappear each day, life-critical diversity replaced with media, consumer goods, capital, and trash. And yet…what do any of us feel inspired to do about it? Why has humank…

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Sonic Booms, Feathers, & Dinosaurs: Renowned Paleontologist Philip J. Currie 38:18

1M ago38:18

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Imagine an alien world where a creature could create a sonic boom simply by whipping its tail. Look no further as such creatures once roamed the Earth. This is just one remarkable discovery made by the world renowned Paleontologist Philip J. Currie -- the man whose worked inspire Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. In this episode, I speak with Phili…

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Lingering Fingerlings and Dexterous Dingalings (Vestigial Structures) 56:21

2M ago56:21

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Today we’re answering the big questions, like why do whales have hips when they don’t have legs? And why did Tyrannosaurus rex have such tiny tiny arms? CW: Genitalia, cursing, discussion of unwanted sexual contact in whales

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It's time to shave down some horse teeth. Also, house cows! 6:38

2M ago6:38

6:38

We're headed to a ranch today to meet up with Dr. Katie Nenn. She's a large animal veterinarian and runs NENN Equine. This started as an episode on animal dentistry (horse mouthwash is a thing that exists) but Dr. Nenn tells us about all sorts of animals that you wouldn't expect to find in Southern California. Look for the team from NENN on TV soon…

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TLS10E06 The Death of The Dinosaurs 54:48

2M ago54:48

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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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Madagascar Discovery With Dr. Patricia Wright 35:21

2M ago35:21

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In 1986, anthropologist Patricia Wright arrived in the tropical paradise of Madagascar. Seemingly, she was hunting a ghost: the greater bamboo lemur — then believed to be extinct. Lemurs predate humans by millions of years and have long been prevalent on Madagascar. In contrast, the first human settlers arrived on the Island within the last few tho…

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👾🍄🧮 222 - Andrés Goméz Emilsson on Psychedelic Computer Science & The Mathematics of Consciousness 1:39:51

2M ago1:39:51

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Now also on YouTube! In this episode we’re joined by Andrés Goméz Emilsson, President and Director of Research at the Qualia Research Institute (QRI), with whom we go deep on their computational approach to probe the mysteries of consciousness and the psychedelic experience — and thereby, perhaps, make the world a substantially happier place. Join …

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"The Bug Lady" and her hundreds of butterflies 6:37

3M ago6:37

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Dress like a flower! We're taking a trip to the Natural History Museum of LA County today so we can check out the "Butterfly Pavilion." It's something that happens over a few months and it's a chance to learn about all sorts of butterflies. Why do we need them? Are they really that delicate? And how does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? We're b…

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Unveiling Ceratopsians: Horned Giants of the Prehistoric World 21:09

2M ago21:09

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In the highly anticipated premiere of Season 2 of Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we dive into the fascinating world of ceratopsians! Join us as we explore the diverse and iconic family of horned dinosaurs, from the well-known Triceratops to the lesser-known Styracosaurus. We'll discuss their unique physical characteristics, evolutionary history, and th…

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Things You Didn’t Think a Butthole Could Do 46:07

3M ago46:07

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From the anal chimneys of crinoids to the tushy lungs of turtles, this episode covers all the weird things that buttholes can do… but shouldn’t. CW: Buttholes, cursing, poop, tobacco use, alien abduction

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25. Haliskia with Kevin Petersen 1:12:58

3M ago1:12:58

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Join Adele and special guest museum curator Kevin Petersen for a chat about Australia's newest pterosaur, Haliskia! Kev takes us through the discovery and preparation of the specimen, whilst Adele tackles the form, function and family grouping of this new species. Plus why Kevin loves turtle fossils, and pterosaurs puking pellets. Haliskia 100-mill…

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Giant blocks of ice and a man with a chainsaw... 6:22

3M ago6:22

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Have you ever been to a party or a wedding that had an ice sculpture? Was it some sort of dolphin? Maybe a swan? What about a giraffe or an astronaut? On this episode, we're headed to LA Ice Art to meet Rex Covington. He's been carving ice since the 1980's and he's one of the best around. We'll hear about some of the biggest pieces he's done and ab…

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Dinosaurs and Discoveries at Oxford's Natural History Museum 23:58

3M ago23:58

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In Episode 12 of Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we embark on a thrilling visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, a treasure trove of prehistoric wonders. As we explore the museum's captivating exhibits, we marvel at the towering skeletons of iconic dinosaurs like the T. rex and Triceratops. Our adventure takes a fascinating turn when …

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The Bizarre Borat-like Regime of Turkmenistan with Bruce Pannier 32:54

3M ago32:54

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The Borat movies were a fun but far fetched parody right? Think again. The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is currently ruled by the clownish Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow and his son Serdar. He has styled himself as an action hero. Unfortunately he isn't very good at racing, handling horses, firing guns, singing, dancing, weight lifting, rap…

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When a goth kid brings their "normal" friend... 6:27

3M ago6:27

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Get ready to get weird! We're headed to the "Oddities and Curiosities Expo" this week to take a walk on the darker side. We'll see booths with taxidermy, boxes full of creepy dolls, paintings of clowns, quack medical devices, soap named after serial killers, and funeral... collectibles? The expo is a traveling show that goes across the US and Austr…

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Weird & Dead Trailer 1:10

3M ago1:10

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On this podcast we dish the details on the wildest stories that 500 million years of evolution have to offer. The grosser, the better! That said, this podcast is not intended for kids and is rated E for strong language and crude senses of humor. Season 2 begins 6-19-2024!

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24. Protemnodon with Isaac Kerr 1:23:36

3M ago1:23:36

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Adele bounces off ideas with Dr Isaac Kerr to talk about extinct kangaroos! Isaac kicks things off by telling us about trips to New Guinea, the Smithsonian, American Natural History Museum and the NHM, photographing specimens and 3D scanning. We then hop into Protemnodon, discussing three new species, fieldwork in Lake Callabonna, and why fossil hu…

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Rwanda Genocide Survivor, Political Exile, and Inspiration: Drocella Mugorewera 31:40

3M ago31:40

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In 1994, Drocella Mugorewera was a young mother when Ethnic tensions between Hutu's and Tutsi's rooted in colonial divisions boiled over and led to a horrific genocide in Rwanda that cost up to one million lives. Drocella fled to the comparative safety of the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo before returning home determined to mold a better so…

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📯💗🌌 221 - Tom Morgan on Answering The Call of Destiny & Love As An Attractor 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

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“Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is what all these teachers and philosophers who really counted, who really touched the alchemical gold, this is wh…

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Pretzels? Fruit plate? Caviar? We're eating airplane food! 7:44

3M ago7:44

7:44

Time to head to LAX ... but not to catch a flight. We're paying a visit to LSG Sky Chefs, one of the largest companies that provides catering to airlines. It's a huge operation that runs 24/7 and cooks up 15,000 meals each day. How is all that food prepared? How fresh is it? What are they eating up there in First Class? We'll take a look at how men…

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TLS10E05 Live Dinosaur Questions 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

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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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Simón Bolívar: Liberator of The Americas with Prof. Tomas Straka 28:29

3M ago28:29

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Despite being orphaned at a young age, Simon Bolivar was far from an orphan Annie character. Born into a wealthy Criollo family in 1783, his education continued before he made an extensive trip around Europe. While there, he was introduced to ideas of the enlightenment and events such as the French Revolution. Despite his ethnically Spanish roots, …

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23. Fossil Replicas with Nathan Phillips 1:06:33

3M ago1:06:33

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Adele's joined by special guest Nathan Phillips, a self-confessed dinosaur nerd and Australian Age of Dinosaurs alumni who's a pro at making moulds and casts of fossils! We chat about tools of the trades, how to make fossil replicas, why it makes science more accessible and some of the most challenging specimens Nathan's worked with. Plus a quick r…

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Unveiling the True Colors of Dinosaurs: Episode 11 25:56

3M ago25:56

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In Episode 11 of the Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we dive into the vibrant world of dinosaur colours! Ever wondered if T. rex had stripes or if Velociraptors sported bright feathers? Join us as we explore the latest scientific discoveries and cutting-edge research that reveal the true colors of these prehistoric giants. From fossil evidence to modern…

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