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Fossils and Fiction is a podcast of conversations about the culture and science of palaeontology and prehistoric life, featuring palaeontologists, creators, authors, experts, and fans. 

Latest Episodes

  • Episode 39: Could you fight a Meg?

    Episode 39: Could you fight a Meg?

    Join hosts Alyssa and Travis as they welcome palaeontologist Colin Boisvert for a chat about Allosaur diversity, sauropod niche partitioning and more. Colin offers an insider’s look at the challenges and excitement of studying dinosaurs, from complex taxonomies to ecological mysteries. The episode takes a fun turn with a special segment where listeners help name…

  • Episode 38: Ancient Kitty and Biostratigraphy

    Episode 38: Ancient Kitty and Biostratigraphy

    Hosts Alyssa and Travis discuss the mummified homotherium, play a game of ‘fossil fact or fiction’, and learn all about the Emu Bay Shale with special guest Steph Richter-Stretton. Follow Steph-Richter-Stretton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biostephigraphy/ Lopatin, A. V., Sotnikova, M. V., Klimovsky, A. I., Lavrov, A. V., Protopopov, A. V., Gimranov, D. O., & Parkhomchuk, E.…

  • Episode 37: Common Descent Spotlight Featuring Fossils and Fiction

    Episode 37: Common Descent Spotlight Featuring Fossils and Fiction

    Some exciting news about the future of Fossils and Fiction followed by an episode of the Common Descent Podcast ‘spotlighting’ our show. _____________ Links: Access the episode transcript.