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Megalodon
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Queensland Dino Week
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🎙️The culture and science of palaeontology.

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Compsognathus in a handbag. Microraptor as a pet crow. Sauropod methane energy. You're welcome.

We sit down with Professor Amy Brock-Hon from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga — Alyssa's old alma mater — to talk caves, karst, and why a good... more

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The ocean had apex predators long before sharks — 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, an... more

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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 fi... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Dean Lomax
Ichthyosaur specialist, author, and paleontologist
University of Bristol / Manchester (affiliations mentioned)
Episode: Secrets of the Sea Monsters - with Dr Dean Lomax
Joanne Wilkinson
Fossil preparator and conservator at the Queensland Museum
Queensland Museum
Episode: Queensland Dino Week
Mackenzie Ancomaya
Collection and laboratory manager at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History, Winton
Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History
Episode: Queensland Dino Week
Travis Enright
Fossil influencer (Trav Fossils)
Kronosaurus Korner / Richmond dig sites
Episode: Queensland Dino Week
Rebecca Petermont
Site coordinator at Wellington Caves
Wellington Caves
Episode: The dinosaur mysteries
James Rule
PhD and post-doctoral researcher in Evans-Evo Morph Lab; seals expert
Evans-Evo Morph Lab (Melbourne), Melbourne Museum affiliation mentioned
Episode: The deals with seals
Colin Boivere
PhD student at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; author on a special volume on Diplodocoid Systematics, Taxonomy, and Biogeography
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Episode: Opening up palaeontology
Zev Landes
Artist and logo designer for the show
Parrotfish Collective, paleo art
Episode: Zev Landes Doesn't Like Palaeontology
Ben Francischelli
Researcher focused on the Bayside fossils, megafauna expert
Beaumaris fossil location, Bayside Fossils
Episode: Megalodon and more with Ben Francischelli

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Alyssa Fjeld
Co-host and Paleontologist on the show
Alyssa Field
Co-host and Paleontologist on the show
Travis Holland
Host of Fossils and Fiction; Media researcher and dino enthusiast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Amazing Palaeo Pod!

    Always look forward to this dropping each week. It’s always full of great guests, the latest news and wonderful features. Making Palaeo accessible is what these guys do best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlintSkyhook
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Fossils, science and history

    If you are passionate about palaeontology you will love this. Great guests, great hosts, engaging, full of knowledge and enthusiasm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aka_Space
    Canada10 months ago
  • A new perspective

    So refreshing to hear about Australian palaeontology by people who are clearly passionate about the subject. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dringwr
    Australiaa year ago

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A welcoming mix of fieldwork stories and museum insights makes it a standout in science podcasting.
Keeps science engaging with great guests and lively host banter.
Broad coverage of palaeontology with accessible explanations and Australian focus.

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Queensland Dino Week
Q: How do regional museums contribute to public engagement with paleontology?
Regional museums collaborate to create a cohesive road‑trip style program, sharing resources, organizing live events, and offering citizen science opportunities that bring people close to real fossils and active researchers, thereby expanding local and national interest in paleontology.
Queensland Dino Week
Q: What is Queensland Dino Week and why is it significant for visitors?
It is a state‑wide celebration that consolidates diverse paleontology activities—from sieving microfossils in Chinchilla to large dinosaur discoveries in Eromanga and Winton—culminating in hands‑on experiences like digs, tours, and workshops that connect the public with the science of ancient life.
Secrets of the Sea Monsters - with Dr Dean Lomax
Q: What motivates you to communicate science to the public?
Sharing passion for paleontology with broad audiences inspires people, helps them see fossils as living creatures, and can motivate future careers in science.
Secrets of the Sea Monsters - with Dr Dean Lomax
Q: Did Ichthyosaurs give birth to live young?
Yes, multiple lines of evidence show viviparity in Ichthyosaurs, with specimens preserving embryos or young, confirming they gave birth to live offspring.
Secrets of the Sea Monsters - with Dr Dean Lomax
Q: What are Ichthyosaurs and how do they differ from dinosaurs?
They are marine reptiles, not dinosaurs, and they diverged from the dinosaur lineage long before dinosaurs emerged as a clade; they evolved distinctive adaptations for life in the sea rather than being true dinosaurs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fossils and Fiction

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The show centers on the culture and science of paleontology, with a strong emphasis on fieldwork, museum contexts, and science communication. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—from paleontologists and fossil preparators to artists and community organizers—discussing recent discoveries, historic sites, open-access publishing, and public-facing outreach. A notable strength is its blend of technical insight with accessible storytelling and behind-the-scenes looks at museums and fossil sites worldwide, often weaving in Australian sites and global case studies. Potential listeners include science enthusiasts, museum professionals, aspiring researchers, and paleoart fans seeking approachable yet substantive discussions about prehistory an... more

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