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Remarkable Pleistocene human trackways from White Sands National Park – Interview with Dr. Sally Reynolds

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 63:13


Human tracks at White Sands National Park record more than one and a half kilometers of an out- and-return journey and form the longest Late Pleistocene-age double human trackway in the world. An adolescent or small adult female made two trips separated by at least several hours, carrying a young child in at least one […]

Rebels, Scholars, Explorers – Interview with Prof. Annalisa Berta

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 53:51


Women in Vertebrate Paleontology is a new book co-authored by Dr. Annalisa Berta, an Evolutionary Biologist with San Diego State University. In this podcast we interview Professor Berta about her new book, as well as her background in paleontology and love of ocean-going mammals!

Theropod Bite Marks – Interview with Dr. Stephanie K. Drumheller-Horton

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 58:04


In this podcast we interview Dr. Stephanie Drumheller-Horton about her research and study of Jurassic bones with predatory dinosaur bite marks. We learn about the various methods used to try and identify the particular theropod as well as its body length! Dr. Drumheller-Horton is an Adjunct Assistant Professor, Part-Time Lecturer at The University of Tennessee […]

Megalodon Body Dimensions – Interview with Jack Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 57:37


In podcast #157 we interview PhD Student Jack Cooper from the University of Swansea in Whales on his recent paper about the dimensions of Otodus megalodon. You’ll hear about he and his teams methods of estimating not only length, but also the size of the tail and fins of these amazing sharks. Here is a […]

Juvenile Arctic Dromaeosaurid- Interview with Dr. Alessandro Chiarenza

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 58:43


Dinosaur George interviews paleontologist Dr. Alessandro Chiarenza about his recent paper on the discovery of the jaw of a juvenile Dromaeosaurid. Dinosaurs from the arctic region of Alaska are less known that those from the lower regions of Canada and the United States, so this discovery is of great significance. Visit Dr. Chiarenzas website for […]

Interview with Mark R. Graham – Senior Fossil Preparator for the National History Museum of London

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 64:25


Welcome to podcast episode #155. In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing the Senior Fossil Preparator of the National History Museum in London, England; Mark R. Graham. In this episode we learn about Mark’s fascinating career and some of the amazing fossils he has worked with. If you would like to help support […]

300+ Million Year Old Fossil Tracks Discovered in Grand Canyon – Interview with Dr. Steve Rowland

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 55:41


Welcome to podcast episode #154. In this episode Dinosaur George interviews Dr. Steve Rowland, Professor Emeritus of Geology from the University of Las Vegas, about his study and recent publication on the tracks that had eroded out of the wall of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. You can read his scientific paper here – https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0237636

Fossil Hunting with Daniel Wöhr

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 70:28


In this episode Dinosaur George interviews his friend Daniel Wohr about the numerous fossils hunting excursions he’s gone on. This interview is filled with incredible stories about some amazing fossil discoveries.

New Species of Pterosaurs Discovered in Morocco

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 76:36


Join Dinosaur George as he interviews Paleontologist Megan Jacobs on her involvement with the discovery and naming of some new species of Pterosaurs. Megan talks about trip to Morocco and the amazing fossils she encountered while she was there. After the interview Dinosaur George highlights Carcharodontosaurus in the “Feature Creature” segment, answers listener questions in […]

Primate Behavior – More Human-like than you think.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 62:56


Dinosaur George interviews his friend, Don Taylor, who talks about his experiences with various primates. It’s an incredibly interesting interview and gives insights into the amazing behaviors of primates.

Rhamphorhynchus – Interview with Dr. David Hone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 109:33


Dinosaur George interviews Dr. David Hone on his new podcast “Terrible Lizards”, and also discusses the flying reptile, Rhamphorhynchus! You can hear Dr. Hones podcast at this link – https://terriblelizards.libsyn.com/

Podcast #149 – Announcing our New Company Direction

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 57:49


You can’t be in business for over 23 years without being able to adapt to changes. We’ve “evolved” to this new environment and are proud to announce our new phase of the Dinosaur George Company. We hope you’ll join Dinosaur George in our latest podcast where he’ll explain our new, exciting plans.

Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Freedman Fowler and Dr. Denver Fowler – Podcast #148

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 52:02


In this episode we talk with husband and wife team paleontologists, the Fowlers, about their upcoming symposium at the Badlands Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, North Dakota. Along with their interview, Dinosaur George answers some questions submitted by friends on our social media pages.

Live from our Traveling Museum – Killeen TX Part #1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 69:35


Our Traveling Museum made a stop in Killeen Texas on August 24/25 2019. Here are the interviews with some of the kids who stopped by to be part of the podcast.

How to Make Money with Dinosaurs – Podcast #146

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 50:45


So you love paleontology and you want to figure out a way to make a career of it, but school isn’t an option. Dinosaur George gives some suggestions and advice that might help you turn your dream into a reality.

Earliest Human Footprint in the Americas – Podcast #145

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 72:07


In this podcast we interview Dr. Karen Moreno from the University of Southern Chile about her work and research on a human footprint. This is a fascinating interview with a lot of amazing information about human arrival in the Americas being much earlier than once believed.

A Simplistic Explanation of Evolution – Podcast #144

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 61:25


Dinosaur George gives an easy to understand explanation as to how the evolutionary process works. He also answers questions from listeners about Allosaurus, The Short Faced Bear, Dire Wolves, Smilodon, Concavenator, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Megalodon and much more.

A Simplistic Explanation of Evolution – Podcast #144

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 61:25


Dinosaur George gives an easy to understand explanation as to how the evolutionary process works. He also answers questions from listeners about Allosaurus, The Short Faced Bear, Dire Wolves, Smilodon, Concavenator, Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Megalodon and much more.

The Fossil Huntress – Episode #143

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 63:41


Dinosaur George interviews Heidi Henderson, aka “The Fossil Huntress”. The interview is filled with amazing tales, cool fossil finds and incredible information about fossils. He ends the show answering questions submitted by the listeners. To follow Heidi and learn more about fossils, follow her on FB. https://www.facebook.com/PaleoHuntress/ https://www.facebook.com/fossilhuntress https://fossilhuntress.blogspot.com/

The Fossil Huntress – Episode #143

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 63:41


Dinosaur George interviews Heidi Henderson, aka “The Fossil Huntress”. The interview is filled with amazing tales, cool fossil finds and incredible information about fossils. He ends the show answering questions submitted by the listeners. To follow Heidi and learn more about fossils, follow her on FB. https://www.facebook.com/PaleoHuntress/ https://www.facebook.com/fossilhuntress https://fossilhuntress.blogspot.com/

Fossil Identification – Episode #142

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 55:02


How do Paleontologists know what kind of dinosaur they have found? Dinosaur George discusses this and then answers listener questions about Dinosaur Camouflage, Cryolophosaurus and Hybrid Dinosaurs.

Fossil Identification – Episode #142

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 55:02


How do Paleontologists know what kind of dinosaur they have found? Dinosaur George discusses this and then answers listener questions about Dinosaur Camouflage, Cryolophosaurus and Hybrid Dinosaurs.

Migration Caused Extinction – Episode #141

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 40:08


This episode talks about how the migration of animals can have a devastating effect on life; up to an including extinctions. Dinosaur George answers questions about Rugops, amateur fossil hunting, Gigantopithecus defense and more.

Migration Caused Extinction – Episode #141

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 40:08


This episode talks about how the migration of animals can have a devastating effect on life; up to an including extinctions. Dinosaur George answers questions about Rugops, amateur fossil hunting, Gigantopithecus defense and more.

Dinosaur Sounds in TV and Film – Episode #140

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 48:02


Why are the dinosaurs so “vocal” in movies and tv shows? Is that what dinosaurs really sounded like? In the episode, Dinosaur George gives his opinion on this topic. He also answers Skype and listener submitted questions. If you would like to submit a question, use our Ask Dinosaur George form. https://dinosaurgeorge.com/ask-dinosaur-george

Dinosaur Sounds in TV and Film – Episode #140

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 48:02


Why are the dinosaurs so “vocal” in movies and tv shows? Is that what dinosaurs really sounded like? In the episode, Dinosaur George gives his opinion on this topic. He also answers Skype and listener submitted questions. If you would like to submit a question, use our Ask Dinosaur George form. https://dinosaurgeorge.com/ask-dinosaur-george

Dinosaur George Q&A – Interview with Eric Warren – Episode #139

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 56:48


In the episode Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by listeners. If you would like to submit a question, you can visit our Ask Dinosaur George page https://dinosaurgeorge.com/ask-dinosaur-george.Or use SKYPE and contact Dinosaur.George and leave a message or talk live with George. This episode also includes an interview with Dinosaur George’s friend, paleo-artist, Eric Warren.

Dinosaur George Q&A – Interview with Eric Warren – Episode #139

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 56:48


In the episode Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by listeners. If you would like to submit a question, you can visit our Ask Dinosaur George page https://dinosaurgeorge.com/ask-dinosaur-george.Or use SKYPE and contact Dinosaur.George and leave a message or talk live with George. This episode also includes an interview with Dinosaur George’s friend, paleo-artist, Eric Warren.

The Evolution of the Canine Teeth of a Sabertoothed Cat – Interview with Dr. Devin O'Brien – Episode #138

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 51:17


Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Devin O’Brien talks about his research into the evolution into the canine teeth of the saber-toothed cat, Smilodon. Dr. O’Brien is a Postdoctoral Researcher from the Biology Department in Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The main focus of his research and study is the Evolution of Extreme and Bizarre Morphology in Insects. […]

The Evolution of the Canine Teeth of a Sabertoothed Cat – Interview with Dr. Devin O’Brien – Episode #138

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 51:17


Evolutionary Biologist, Dr. Devin O’Brien talks about his research into the evolution into the canine teeth of the saber-toothed cat, Smilodon. Dr. O’Brien is a Postdoctoral Researcher from the Biology Department in Colby College in Waterville, Maine. The main focus of his research and study is the Evolution of Extreme and Bizarre Morphology in Insects. […]

137 – Part 2 of Dr. Dave Hone's Interview about Pterosaurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 80:37


This is the second interview with paleontologisat Dr. Dave Hone about pterosaurs. In this episode Dr. Hone goes into greater detail about the skeletal structure of the flying reptiles, including discussions on flight, walking, climbing and wing attachment to the body. Like part 1 “Blog # 136”, this is another very informative interview that gives […]

137 – Part 2 of Dr. Dave Hone’s Interview about Pterosaurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 80:37


This is the second interview with paleontologisat Dr. Dave Hone about pterosaurs. In this episode Dr. Hone goes into greater detail about the skeletal structure of the flying reptiles, including discussions on flight, walking, climbing and wing attachment to the body. Like part 1 “Blog # 136”, this is another very informative interview that gives […]

136 – Pterosaurs – Interview with Dr. David Hone

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 80:21


Dr. Dave Hone is a leading expert on Pterosaurs and shares his knowledge and research on  these flying reptiles. So many new and exciting facts are shared. This is a great interview and filled with information that is not often heard by the general public.

136 – Pterosaurs – Interview with Dr. David Hone

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 80:21


Dr. Dave Hone is a leading expert on Pterosaurs and shares his knowledge and research on  these flying reptiles. So many new and exciting facts are shared. This is a great interview and filled with information that is not often heard by the general public.

135 – Dinosaurs and Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 15:05


Dinosaur George answers a listener submitted question about how a religious belief will effect his dream of wanting to become a paleontologist.  This is a very controversial subject but has been asked on numerous occasions. So George dedicates the entire podcast to this subject.

135 – Dinosaurs and Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 15:05


Dinosaur George answers a listener submitted question about how a religious belief will effect his dream of wanting to become a paleontologist.  This is a very controversial subject but has been asked on numerous occasions. So George dedicates the entire podcast to this subject.

134 – Interview with Dr. David Polly – President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 61:42


In this episode we interview Dr. P. David Polly, the President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and a Professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University. During the interview, Dr. Polly discusses his career and education and his role as the President of the SVP. We also discuss the ongoing situation with the […]

134 – Interview with Dr. David Polly – President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2017 61:42


In this episode we interview Dr. P. David Polly, the President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and a Professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Indiana University. During the interview, Dr. Polly discusses his career and education and his role as the President of the SVP. We also discuss the ongoing situation with the […]

133 – Interview with Paleontologist Kaylene Butler about the Fanged Kangaroo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 58:19


In this episode Dinosaur George interviews University of Queensland School of Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD student, Kaylene Butler about her research into “Fanged Kangaroos”. M.s Butler explains these unusual marsupials and discusses some of the other unique creatures of Australia. Dinosaur George also answers listener and viewers submitted questions.

133 – Interview with Paleontologist Kaylene Butler about the Fanged Kangaroo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 58:19


In this episode Dinosaur George interviews University of Queensland School of Earth and Environmental Sciences PhD student, Kaylene Butler about her research into “Fanged Kangaroos”. M.s Butler explains these unusual marsupials and discusses some of the other unique creatures of Australia. Dinosaur George also answers listener and viewers submitted questions.

132 – Interview with Dr. Joseph Peterson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 72:48


In this episode paleontologist Dr. Joseph Peterson discusses his research into injuries discovered in the domes of pachycephalosaurs. Dinosaur George answers listener submitted questions in the “ask Dinosaur George” segment.    

132 – Interview with Dr. Joseph Peterson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 72:48


In this episode paleontologist Dr. Joseph Peterson discusses his research into injuries discovered in the domes of pachycephalosaurs. Dinosaur George answers listener submitted questions in the “ask Dinosaur George” segment.    

131 – Interview with Dr. David Hone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 76:25


In this episode we interview Dr. David Hone, a paleontologists and writer who specializes in dinosaur behavior.  Dr. Hone is lecturer of Zoology at Queen Mary University in London England. During the interview we discuss the methods used to help understand the behavior of dinosaurs. Dr. Hone is also the author of an exceptional book, […]

131 – Interview with Dr. David Hone

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 76:25


In this episode we interview Dr. David Hone, a paleontologists and writer who specializes in dinosaur behavior.  Dr. Hone is lecturer of Zoology at Queen Mary University in London England. During the interview we discuss the methods used to help understand the behavior of dinosaurs. Dr. Hone is also the author of an exceptional book, […]

130 – Megalodon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 50:17


In this episode we highlight one of the largest predatory animals that every existed. Megalodon was a gigantic shark that fed on whales! We discuss this animal and then Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by the audience.   Visit our online catalog for all of your prehistoric needs. http://www.store.dinosaurgeorge.com

130 – Megalodon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 50:17


In this episode we highlight one of the largest predatory animals that every existed. Megalodon was a gigantic shark that fed on whales! We discuss this animal and then Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by the audience.   Visit our online catalog for all of your prehistoric needs. http://www.store.dinosaurgeorge.com

129 – Dinosaurs and Extreme Weather

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 52:19


In this episode George talks about how dinosaurs may have been able to survive extreme weather conditions. He also answers various questions submitted by the listeners.  

129 – Dinosaurs and Extreme Weather

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 52:19


In this episode George talks about how dinosaurs may have been able to survive extreme weather conditions. He also answers various questions submitted by the listeners.  

128 – More Listener Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 28:55


In this episode Dinosaur George answers the questions submitted by listeners. He also announces a sale happening in our website store. www.Store.DinosaurGeorge.com  

128 – More Listener Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 28:55


In this episode Dinosaur George answers the questions submitted by listeners. He also announces a sale happening in our website store. www.Store.DinosaurGeorge.com  

127 – Listener and Viewer Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2017 49:20


Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by podcast viewers and listeners. He also interviews two young people while visiting Jurassic Forest in Alberta, Canada.       Watch video podcast version on Youtube – Dinosaur George YouTube channel

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