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Eons: Surviving Deep Time

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Survival Strategies
Impact Winter
Cretaceous-Paleogene Extinction
Messinian Salinity Crisis
Carboniferous Period
Dinosaurs
Mass Extinction
Great Dying
Eons Podcast
Geologic Past
Permian Period
Volcanism
Lystrosaurus
Hateg Island
Crocodilians
Mediterranean Sea
Triassic Period
Cambrian Period
Oxygen Levels
Pangaea

Season 2 of the Eons podcast will be a longform exploration of a question we’re often asked in the comments section of our YouTube videos: how long could a human survive if they were dropped into a particular period of the geologic past?

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Just because our ancestors have made it through every major period of upheaval in the Earth’s history so far doesn't mean that our survival through future changes is guaranteed. Humans have become a force of nature, but will we survive ourselves?

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We’ve reached the present! Before we take one look into the future in our final episode, all four Eons hosts have gathered to reflect on their survival experiences - and answer some of your questions.

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Today, we Homo sapiens are used to being the only hominin on the planet, but in the Early Pleistocene Epoch, other upright-walking, tool-wielding, large-brained hominins roamed the Earth. In a time when behavior might be the key tool to survival, cou... more

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In the Late Miocene Epoch, tectonic forces uplifted the Earth's crust, blocking off the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. A once-thriving marine ecosystem was replaced by an endless salty, desolate landscape. Is it possible for you to surviv... more

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Michelle Barbosa-Ramirez
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Blake de Pastino
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Hosts

Callie Moore
One of the hosts of the Eons Podcast, focusing on the history of life on Earth. She brings engaging storytelling and humor to scientific discussions.
Gabriel Santos
Co-host of the Eons Podcast, providing insights about paleontology and engaging discussions on survival through Earth's history.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • SO FUNNY

    I love it!! Ive only listened to two episodes so far but I have laughed out loud numerous times! So entertaining. Keep up the great work!!

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    5
    MissMcFingers
    United States6 months ago
  • I have the answer

    Apex predators excluding physical traits

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lunatuna
    United States6 months ago
  • I want the next dominant species to be the gibbons

    Or any other peaceful primates

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lunatuna
    United States7 months ago
  • So much potential

    Love eons but they need to be natural, that forced laughter is just jarring

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ali87000
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Highly Recommend

    One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Sad to see it go.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmmalineLouve
    United States7 months ago

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The podcast is praised for making science accessible and enjoyable, often through light-hearted banter.
Overall, reviews reflect high enthusiasm for content that educates about natural history and evolutionary biology.

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Will We Survive The Future? (with John Green!)
Q: How optimistic are you overall about our planet's future and our species' future?
I think we're in for some weird days, you know? And I think climate change is going to be catastrophic, even if we do manage to limit it to, say, two degrees Celsius.
Will We Survive The Future? (with John Green!)
Q: So, do you think that Crawford Lake could be a good candidate for the Golden Spike?
Well, I like Crawford Lake because the layers of sediment, they are a good continuous record.
Which Evolutionary Niche Does Humankind Occupy? (Mailbag Episode!)
Q: What evolutionary niche does humankind occupy?
Humans are adaptable generalists and ecosystem engineers, potentially capable of creating new niches through technology.
Which Evolutionary Niche Does Humankind Occupy? (Mailbag Episode!)
Q: What is deep time?
Deep time refers to the vastness of geological time, beyond human comprehension, illustrating the relative scale of Earth's history and events.
Which Evolutionary Niche Does Humankind Occupy? (Mailbag Episode!)
Q: Is there any way to know if Smilodon's purred?
Research suggests that Smilodon may have purring capabilities at a lower frequency than modern purring cats, based on the analysis of their hyoid bones.

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Focused on the captivating question of human survival across various geological periods, episodes explore hypothetical scenarios where listeners ponder what it would be like to experience life in vastly different eras of Earth's history. The hosts engage in humorous, insightful discussions as they consider environmental challenges, evolutionary adaptations, and the survival strategies of both humans and ancient species in contexts like the Cambrian explosion, the Great Dying, and climatic changes during the Triassic. The unique blend of scientific inquiry with entertaining narrative styles is likely to attract those interested in paleontology, evolutionary biology, and environmental science.

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