We often take detours from our main series format to explore other topics: big news items, interviews with scientists, movies, speculative evolution, and more!
For main series episodes, go to our Main Episodes List.
Silver Screen Science
We love movies! In this series, we’re not nit-picking (mostly), but instead exploring the intersection of science and pop culture: how do movies portray science?
You can find the full Silver Screen Science collection Here or on YouTube.
Spookulative Evolution (Spook-E)
Our annual October series! Get into the Halloween spirit with us as we speculatively evolve some classic monsters and creatures from mythology!
You can find the full Spook-E collection Here or on YouTube.
Spotlight
Our interview series where we talk paleo-science with paleo-people!
Croc and Snake Months
In the summer we celebrate Croc Month (June) and Snake Month (July), exploring our two favorite groups of animals, and highlighting conservation efforts!
Other Series
…But We Digress – A few episodes with small side topics.
End-of-the-Year Q&As – We wrap up each year by answering questions from our audience!
Live Chat – Live Q&As with our expert friends!
Patron Mini-Episode Compilations – A collection of short episodes recorded for our high-level Patrons.
You can find all of these other series and more in this YouTube playlist (also available on your podcasting apps!)
Guest Episodes!
We’ve had lots of great guests on the podcast! Explore those episodes Here or on Youtube.
Guest Appearances!
Sometimes we appear on other podcasts!
Science…sort of. Episode 287: Descent Into Madness – w/ David & Will
The Cruise Geeks. Episode 26: Geekettes and Sharks – w/ Will
The Science of Pokémon. The Lost World of Cretaceous Park Birthday Episode – w/ Will
A Touch of Gray. Episode 64: The Common Descent Crossover Event – w/ David & Will
The Science of Pokémon. History of Galar – w/ David & Will
Ask a Scientist. David and Will from the Common Descent Podcast – Paleontology
Pallet U. PaleoPokes Finale feat. The Common Descent Podcast – w/ David & Will
The Science of Pokémon. The Land Before Explorers of Time – w/ David & Will
I Wish You Were Dead. Ep 52. How to Become a Paleontologist – w/ David & Will
Juras-Sick Park-Cast. Episode 20: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth – w/ David & Will
Third Pod From the Sun. Dinosaurs, a big rock, and…climate change? – w/ David & Will
I Know Dino. Episode 437: The first long-necked dinosaur – w/ David & Will
Sprites of Life! Pokémon – Paradoxes of the Past (w/ special guest Will) – w/ Will
Snake Talk E81: Paleontology: Snakes with legs to Titanoboa – w/ David
Little Curiosities: Evolution of Flight with Common Descent – w/ David & Will
Sprites of Life! Pikmin – Strange New Worlds – w/ Will
Sprites of Life! Impossible Creatures! The Greatest/Dumbest Thing from 2003! – w/ Will
The Nerd Trek Podcast: Special Episode with the Common Descent Podcast – w/ Will
The House of Pod: Jurassic Snark – w/ David
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