The Common Descent Podcast

Episode 14 – The Gray Fossil Site

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Our most recent episode talks about one of our favorite dig sites, the Gray Fossil Site. Not only is this site where the two of us got a lot of our hands on experience with paleontology, but it is also a fascinating fossil deposit.

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July 30, 2017

Episode 13 – The Fossil Preparation Lab

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In this episode, we report from inside the fossil prep lab itself! Our friends Shawn, Shayleigh, and Davis talked us through the intricate work of Fossil Preparation.

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July 16, 2017

Episode 12 – The Geologic Time Scale

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This episode, we discuss the history of our planet, and how scientists have converted the complex rock record into the iconic Geologic Time Scale.

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July 2, 2017

Episode 11 – Antarctica

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Also, we have a Patreon!

In this episode we look at the continent of Antarctica. We discuss its history as a land mass, how its climate has changed, and what fossils have been found there.

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June 18, 2017

Episode 10 – The Tree of Life

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Common Descent is also now on Patreon!!

This episode’s topic is a subject that underlies all of our conversations about the evolution and relationships of living things: The Tree of Life!

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June 4, 2017

Episode 9 – The Cambrian Explosion

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This episode, we look at one of the most influential and mysterious events in the history of animal evolution, the Cambrian Explosion.

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May 21, 2017

Episode 8 – Conservation Paleontology

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This episode’s topic comes from a fan request! Thanks to Josh on Facebook for inspiring us to dive into the fascinating and fairly young field of Conservation Paleontology.

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May 7, 2017

Episode 7 – Primates

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This episode we are joined by special guest Ethan Fulwood, who helped us explore a group of animals you may be somewhat familiar with: Primates.

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April 23, 2017

Episode 6 – Evolution of Flight

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Today we’re talking about all things that flap, fly, swoop, and buzz. Flight is a feat accomplished by few and envied by most. But how did it happen?

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April 9, 2017

Episode 5 – The K-Pg Extinction (the “Dinosaur Extinction”)

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66 million years ago, the planet experienced one of the most devastating – and famous – events in its 4.6-billion-year history. On this episode … The K-Pg Mass Extinction.

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March 26, 2017

Episode 4 – Island Evolution

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Pop in your copy of Cast Away, it’s time to talk about islands!

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March 12, 2017

Episode 3 – Snakes!

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I’m sure there’s some kind of joke to be made here about “third time’s the charm” and “snake charmers,” but I don’t know what it would be.

Anyway…

The topic this time around… the diversity and evolution of Snakes!

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February 26, 2017

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