Best Paleontologist Podcasts (2023)

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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446: Space Paleontologist 30:30

20h ago30:30

30:30

Tim and Frank do some Thinking & Drinking and answer some Pub Time Trivia questions on this kid-friendly show about beer. Cheers! Beers of the Week Boulevard Magic Drip Imperial Stout Rising Tide Daymark American Pale Ale Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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450: Slicin' Some Space Tilapia 34:55

3h ago34:55

34:55

Beers of the Week New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA Natural Ice Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Terrible Lizards

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TLS09E05 A Sternum talking to 54:47

2h ago54:47

54:47

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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Pals in Palaeo

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VAMP: Virtual Australian Museum of Palaeontology 47:55

3h ago47:55

47:55

Introducing VAMP! The Virtual Australian Museum of Palaeontology is a digital collection spanning 600 million years of evolution. On this episode, Adele has a yarn with the three palaeontologists behind VAMP: Dr Aaron Camens, Dr Alice Clement and PhD candidate Jacob van Zoelen. VAMP includes Earth's earliest multicellular organisms, giant marsupial…

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Pals in Palaeo

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2. Koolasuchus 42:25

5d ago42:25

42:25

Meet Koolasuchus cleelandi, a giant amphibian from the Cretaceous of Victoria, Australia (~125 million years ago) with the body of a salamander and a head as big as a wheelie bin lid. An animal that by all rights, SHOULD have gone extinct millions of years ago and chosen by the people as the state fossil emblem for Victoria. We hear from two of the…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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449: Re: Dem 38:17

2h ago38:17

38:17

Frank and Tim reveal the classic movies they've never seen. Cheers! Beers of the Week Jack's Abby Post Shift Bavarian-Style Pilsner Sam Adams Summer Ale Support Beer With Geeks Links: Coolidge Corner Theatre Academy Rewind: Every Best Picture Nominee Ever Beer With Geeks 209: Celsius 200 — Frank and Tim reveal the classic novels they've secretly ne…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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448: Oh Look, A Mythosaur! 41:48

3h ago41:48

41:48

Tim and Frank saw Return of the Jedi on the big screen! Also, let's talk Season 3 of The Mandalorian. Cheers! Beers of the Week Concord Craft Brewing Kapitöl Kölsch Sam Adams Porch Rocker Support Beer With Geeks Links: Mandalorian: What's the Point of Season 3? | Secret Meaning EXPLAINEDBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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447: Rocket's Kobayashi Maru 33:29

16d ago33:29

33:29

Tim and Frank say farewell to Peter Quill and the gang as they review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Take-A-Day IPA Sam Adams Summer Adventure Lager Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Pals in Palaeo

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1. Anomalocaris 29:15

25d ago29:15

29:15

Join Adele on a wild ride through the Cambrian (510-500 million years ago) as we discuss the ancient apex predator Anomalocaris (a weird shrimpy boy with face fangs). We also touch on trilobite cannibalism, the advantages of compound eyes, building your own armour with biomineralisation and the first evolutionary arms race. Hold onto your butts! Li…

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Pals in Palaeo

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Pals in Palaeo Trailer 0:37

23d ago0:37

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Dreamed of becoming a palaeontologist? Obsessed with dinosaurs and other extinct animals? Pals in Palaeo dives into the Form, Function and Family Groupings of your favourite fossils. Hosted by Aussie palaeontologist and PhD student Adele Pentland, each episode is a trip through the time machine and explores the ancient ecosystems of the past. Seaso…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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445: Make It So, Number One! 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

Tim and Frank talk Picard: Season 3! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Summer Adventure Lager Tea (Earl Grey, hot) Support Beer With Geeks Links: Patrick Stewart Had to Be Wrong for Picard to Succeed | Star Trek TreknopodBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Terrible Lizards

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TLs09E04 Don't Mamention the neck 49:12

14d ago49:12

49:12

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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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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444: Justice Delivery System 47:49

21d ago47:49

47:49

Frank and Tim celebrate 85 years of Superman. Cheers! Beers of the Week Smuttynose Brewing Finest Kind IPA Hot coffee & Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Support Beer With Geeks Links: Action Comics # 1 Superman Old Time RadioBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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443: Bigger Floppies 38:32

28d ago38:32

38:32

Frank and Tim are psyched about the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration 2023. May the Cheers be with you! Beers of the Week Allagash Curieux Belgian-Style Golden Ale Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Support Beer With Geeks Links: All the biggest reveals from Star Wars Celebration 2023 Star Wars Celebration 2023: All the biggest announcements and t…

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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

1M 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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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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442: I Am Froot 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

Frank and Tim preview the movie slate for summer 2023. Cheers! Beers of the Week Kona Big Wave Golden Ale SIMI Winery Merlot Support Beer With Geeks Links: The Flash – Official Trailer Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Official Trailer Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 | Official Trailer SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE - Of…

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Tell Me What You’re Reading

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Ep. #44: Erica Obey - The Brooklyn North Murder 32:19

1M ago32:19

32:19

Our discussion about Erica Obey’s mystery novel, the Brooklyn North Murder, turned into a discussion of The Typology of Detective Fiction, by Bulgarian-French historian, philosopher, and literary theorist Tzvetan Todorov, a discussion about AI bots, their invasion into the publishing industry, plagiarism charges, and what it means for a book to be …

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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441: Scratching That Star Trek Itch 36:58

1M ago36:58

36:58

Tim and Frank know what it's like to balance family life, work, and geeky hobbies. But prioritizing them can be tough! They discuss how they make it work. Cheers! Beers of the Week Big Tree Brewing Dirty Dog Brown Ale SIMI Winery Merlot Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Terrible Lizards

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TLS09E03 Dinosaur Displays 52:57

2M ago52:57

52:57

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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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

2M 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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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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440: The Man Who Shrugs 🤷‍♂️ 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

Tim hits Frank with his best shot and a recap of _Shazam! Fury of the Gods _(2023). Cheers! Beers of the Week Earth Eagle Brewings Piscataqua American Lager Boulevard Magic Drip Imperial Stout Support Beer With Geeks Links: Sinbad's Shazaam - Mandela Effect Wiki — Sinbad's Shazaam is one of the most popular examples of the Mandela Effect. It has go…

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Tell Me What You’re Reading

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Ep. #43: Tom Vartanian: The Unhackable Internet: How Rebuilding Cyberspace Can Build Real Security and Prevent Financial Collapse 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

Tom pulls no punches in his new book as he vividly and colorfully, and also convincingly, describes our cyber security vulnerabilities. As he explains, we are living on the razor’s edge between prosperity and devastation; the possibility of a digital Pearl Harbor, of a geopolitical D-day, of a technological and geopolitical tsunami, and of systemic…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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439: 2023 Academy Awards Recap 2:53:16

2M ago2:53:16

2:53:16

Today's episode is from another Thought Bubble Audio show, Academy Rewind, in which Tim, Palmer, and two guests break down the 2023 Oscars and Best Picture nominees. Beers of the Week Special Guest: Palmer. Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

3M 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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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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338: Homer? I Hardly Know Her! (Rebroadcast) 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Tim and Frank test their memory of ancient Greek mythology and grade themselves on the results. Cheers! Beers of the Week Von Trapp Berliner Weisse Piraat Belgian Ale Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Primatologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #024 3:46

2M ago3:46

3:46

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 24th episode, Voninala is hosting Raharivololona Brigitte , a malagasy Primatologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fu…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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438: B and Flo Meet The Beatles 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

Frank and Tim talk about introducing their nerdy interests to their young kids. Cheers! Beers of the Week Smuttnose Old Brown Dog American Brown Ale Jameson Orange Irish Whiskey Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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437: Council of Reeds 39:57

3M ago39:57

39:57

Tim and Frank dive into the Quantum Realm for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Cheers! Beers of the Week Sam Adams Alpine Lager Hoplark Sparkling Hop Water Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Terrible Lizards

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TLS09E02 Dinosaurs News 56:37

3M ago56:37

56:37

Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals have been a hit in the media for about as long as palaeontologists have been digging them up. But even in the modern age of digital communication, there is almost always an intermediate (and often several) between a palaeontologist and their audience when it comes to communicating about these animals. Whether…

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #023 6:04

3M ago6:04

6:04

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 23rd episode, Voninala is hosting Ranaivosoa Jean Freddy, a malagasy Primatologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fund…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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436: 15 Things That Instantly Ruin A Movie 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Frank and Tim count down Reddit's top 15 things that ruin a movie. Cheers! Beers of the Week Stoneface Sidekick Helles Lager Sam Adams Cold Snap Support Beer With Geeks Links: 15 Things That Instantly Ruin A MovieBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Tell Me What You’re Reading

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Ep. #42: Katharine L. McKenna - The Paleontologist's Daughter 42:57

4M ago42:57

42:57

Carol and I recently attended a lovely dinner party hosted by Abigail Sturges and other supporters of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. On its website, the Guild describes itself as “a vibrant center for arts and crafts in the beautiful and unique rural community of Woodstock, New York, while preserving the historic and natural environment of one of …

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist (part2)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #022 8:34

3M ago8:34

8:34

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 22nd episode, Voninala is hosting Tolotra Niaina Ramihangihajason , a malagasy Micropaleontologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and yo…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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435: Weird Kissy Things 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

Tim and Frank fantasize about the DC Comics they'd love to see adapted as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's new connected universe. Cheers! Note: Constantine II has not been canceled according to EW! Beers of the Week Astro Blanco Tequila Rising Tide Playa Bella Lager Support Beer With GeeksBy Thought Bubble Audio

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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434: Breaking Down the New DC Slate 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Frank and Tim break down the exciting new DC Studios slate announced by James Gunn and Peter Safran earlier this week. Cheers! Beers of the Week Smuttynose Back Check IPA Maker's Mark Bourbon Support Beer With Geeks Links: James Gunn: "Here are just a few of our plans. Up, up, and away! #DCStudios #DCU @DCComics https://t.co/8XNDNLUEPq" James Gunn …

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be an Agronomist (part 2) ? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #021 5:30

4M ago5:30

5:30

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 21st episode, Voninala is hosting Rasolofonirina Safidy Manankaja , a malagasy Agronomist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and …

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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

4M 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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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist (Part3)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #019 8:06

4M ago8:06

8:06

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 19th episode, Voninala is hosting Tsiory Andrianavalona , a malagasy Paleontologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fun…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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433: A Good Blur 39:39

4M ago39:39

39:39

Tim and Frank imagine themselves as action figures with custom accessories. Cheers! Beers of the Week Stroneface Sidekick Helles Lager Astral Tequila Blanco Support Beer With Geeks Links: KENNER BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES - LIGHTNING STRIKE BATMAN, Hobbies & Toys, Toys & Games on Carousell Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles - Wikipedia Creativ…

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Terrible Lizards

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TLS09E01 Displaying Dinosaurs 56:48

4M ago56:48

56:48

We are into series 9 now and still going, though starting with this episode, in a bid to be more consistent and less panicked about completing series and the gaps between, we’re moving to being a monthly podcast. So no end in sight yet for all you dinosaur (and sometimes pterosaur) lovers. Anyway, we’re kicking off by talking about arguably the mos…

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be an Agronomist (part2)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #018 6:19

4M ago6:19

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Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 18th episode, Voninala is hosting Tsiravanonja José Model , a malagasy Agronomist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded b…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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432: A Hinge With My Hands 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

Frank and Tim look back at their favorite movies, tv, books, and music of 2022. Cheers! Beers of the Week Rising Tide Uncle Neal Pre-Prohibition Lager Maker's Mark Bourbon Support Beer With Geeks Links: The Skeptics’ Guide to the Future | What Yesterday’s Science and Science Fiction Tell Us About the World of Tomorrow | The Skeptics Guide to the Un…

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Theoretical Ecologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #017 8:42

4M ago8:42

8:42

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 17th episode, Voninala is hosting Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, a malagasy mathematician working on theoritical ecology. Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for k…

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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be a Volcanologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #016 10:14

4M ago10:14

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Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 16th, Voninala is hosting Kanto Rakotondravelo, a malagasy geoscientist working on volcanoes! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and …

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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

5M 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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Feon'Hay Madagascar

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How if i want to be an agronomist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #015 8:38

4M ago8:38

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Feon'Hay highlights Malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 15th episode, Voninala is hosting Jean Louis Randrianirina, a malagasy Agronomist ! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded b…

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Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

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

5M 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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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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431: The Drax & Mantis Christmas Hour 31:09

5M ago31:09

31:09

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Beers of the Week Peppermint Bailey's Christmas Cocktail (Bailey's + Peppermint Schnapp's) Sam Adams Jack-O Pumpkin Ale Support Beer With Geeks Links: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) | YouTube — Aliens attack the North Pole! Martians kidnap Santa Claus because there is nobody on Mars to give their childr…

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Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast

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430: Schrödinger's Wonder Woman 34:43

5M ago34:43

34:43

Tim and Frank discuss the goings-on over at DC Studios. Beers of the Week Sam Adam Jack-O Pumpkin Ale Rising Tide 12th Anniversary IPA Links Support Beer With Geeks Links: DC Movies: James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead Film, TV Division – The Hollywood Reporter ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Not Moving Forward as DC Movies At a Crossroads – The Hollywood Reporter P…

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FUTURE FOSSILS

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195 - A.I. Art: An Emergency Panel with Julian Picaza, Evo Heyning, Micah Daigle, Jamie Curcio, & Topher Sipes 2:09:39

6M ago2:09:39

2:09:39

Complete show notes at Patreon Rate and review the show at Apple Podcasts Browse my newsletter, original art, prints, merchandise, etc. ✨ About This Episode: This week we dig down as what W.J.T. Mitchell called “paleontologists of the present” to explore the ramifications of A.I. on the creative economy as lensed through two notorious William Gibso…

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