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
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Episode 58: Secrets of the Sea Monsters with Dr Dean Lomax
The ocean had apex predators long before sharks made it scary — and this week, we’re diving into the extraordinary world of ichthyosaurs with one of the world’s leading experts on them. Alyssa sat down with Dr Dean Lomax — palaeontologist, author, broadcaster, and all-round ichthyosaur evangelist — ahead of his first-ever visit to Australia…
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Episode 57: Queensland Dino Week Road Trip
We’re road tripping across Queensland for Queensland Dinosaur Week. Featuring interviews with experts from the Queensland Museum, Eromanga Natural History Museum, Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum (Winton), and Kronosaurus Korner (Richmond), we find out what’s happening across the state from May 4-10, 2026. For more info, check out https://dinosaurexperiences.com/queensland-dinosaur-week-2026/ Queensland Dino Week | RSS.com Travis…
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Episode 56: The Cliffs of Lyme Regis
Travis just spent three weeks galavanting around the museums of Europe, and he’s here to tell you all about it. From Naturalis in Leiden, to Oslo, Oxford, London and Lyme Regis, you’ll get the low down on the visitor experience at museums across the continent. __ More info: The Cliffs of Lyme Regis | RSS.com…