Paleo Nerds
paleonerdsA Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and paleontology. Paleo Nerds follows Alaskan artist, Ray Troll, and his friend ventriloquist David Strassman, as they host exciting interviews with paleontologists, scientists and fellow paleo nerds from around the world. They take what would’ve been a boring science class and turn it into an ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 102 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesEarth SciencesScience | |||
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Ray and Dave talk with vertebrate paleontologist Melanie During, who read the growth rings in fossil fish from the Tanis site and pinned the death of the dinosaurs to a single spring, 66 million years ago.
Dave and Ray have no guest today, just a short check in before they embark on their next 99 episodes!
Ray and Dave celebrate their 100th episode of Paleo Nerds with the legendary paleontologist and co-founder of the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta, Philip J. Currie
Ray and Dave interview worldly traveled and renowned Japanese paleontologist and curator who was just appointed President and Director General of the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo
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- Yes! I am a Paleo Nerd!
I miss when you guys were coming out more often with shows, but I really don’t want another lockdown, so I’ll just treasure every time I see a new one pop up in my feed! Great Job!
Apple Podcasts5LeebeeJammin
United Statesa year ago - Unfortunately
Unfortunately this show lets politics get in the way of a good show. They constantly knock religion and the current REPUBLICAN administration. Bye bye!
Apple Podcasts1Mph621United Statesa year ago - Excellent!
This podcast has good rapport between the hosts and the information is top notch. Ray Troll lives in Alaska and I do too so it felt good to know about the “locals”. There knowledge (and experience) is almost as good as a PhD Paleontologist.
Apple Podcasts5nerka3United States2 years ago - To much political nonsense not enough science
I love this show for the scientific side but the ridiculous amounts of controversial political opinions being force fed as facts is just so upsetting and completely pulls me out of the immersion of the podcasts topics If I wanted a political podcast I’d go listen to a political podcast I come here for science not politics stick to the animals
Apple Podcasts3KjlaffUnited States2 years ago - This Podcast lives up to its Title!
My brother and I are life long PaleoNerds and we LOVE this podcast! Ray and Dave host a variety of great guests and dive into every nook-and-cranny of Deep Time. This is a knowledgeable, funny, and captivating podcast, that everyone—whether a Blossoming Paleontologist or Paleo Nerd— should definitely listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Nerd-dom 4 Ever!United States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #79 | United States/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  United Kingdom/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Canada/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Australia/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Italy/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Germany/Science/Natural Sciences |
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A lively, science-forward show that makes paleontology approachable through long-form conversations with leading researchers, museum curators, and field experts. Episodes cover dinosaur biology, fossil discoveries, museum exhibits, and broader earth-science topics, often weaving personal stories and behind-the-scenes museum work into accessible, entertaining discussions. Notable strengths include a strong guest roster, approachable host banter, and the ability to translate complex science for lay listeners, though occasional politics mentioned in some episodes may polarize part of the audience. This mix of expert insight, hands-on field experience, and cultural context makes it appealing to science enthusiasts, educators, and museum-goers s... more
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Recent guests on Paleo Nerds include:
1. Philip J. Currie
2. Makoto Manabe
3. Scott Williams
4. Sandra Masaquiza
5. James Napoli
6. Stuart Sumida
7. Arjan Mann
8. Kate Andrzejewski
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