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The Common Descent Podcast

Common Descent

Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists’ perspective on various topics in life and earth history. Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more. Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research related... more

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The evolution of mineralized tissues is responsible not only for the incredible success and diversity of vertebrate animals, but also for their extraordinarily informative fossil record. This episode, we explore the detailed anatomy of bones and thei... more

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You might know them as ghost sharks, rat fish, or spook fish. Chimaeras are close cousins of sharks and rays, equipped with distinctive and unusual features in their fins, teeth, and reproductive structures. In today’s oceans, chimaeras are rare and ... more

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Southern Africa is home to an incredible sequence of geologic formations that span more than 100 million years of Earth history. These rocks, collectively called the Karoo Supergroup, are an extraordinary resource for studying evolution and extinctio... more

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Happy New Year!

Welcome back to our annual, traditional question-answering marathon!

As always, a big thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this Q&A, everyone who has listened and shared and engaged with us throughout the year, and espe... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Perfect format and so much knowledge

    I found this podcast because I was fascinated by the Western Interior Seaway. So listened to that episode. I have been hooked since. Although paleontology is not my field (I am in environmental science) I love the little bits of geology, ecology, meteorology that I find here. Also, I love the format of this podcast. I am easily overstimulated and this laid back in depth dive is exactly how I can take in information. THANK YOU!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dianedm
    United States13 days ago
  • Best Theropod show out there!

    I have been looking for the perfect prehistory podcast for years. I went to Reddit and wrote down every suggestion I could find and I began listening to the bunch. By far, these guys are absolutely the best. Their pace is fantastic, and the news is a must listen.

    Favorite science podcast.

    I can’t stop recommending it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Dr. Burns
    United States14 days ago
  • Came for the news, stayed for the enthusiasm

    Will and David’s enthusiasm for learning and for everything Earth history can get me excited about even– no, ESPECIALLY the most niche of topics. The dedication they put into research and charisma in delivery make this podcast an essential part of my library.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    love is blue 618
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love this so much

    Anyone who loves science and history of life on earth, i cannot recommend this podcast highly enough.

    I love learning new things, and I love finding good educational content from all kinds of different fields of study.

    I’m also a chronic anxiety gremlin. One day, I stumbled across this! The show is so well researched and the hosts are entertaining! It keeps my mind off things while close my eyes and listen and I learn new stuff about the world. By the time the show is done all I’m thinking ... more

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    5
    Extant Hominin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great, but…

    A really good podcast, rigorously researched, consistent quality and well presented… but slightly spoiled (for me) by the presenters’ over-use of the adjective ’cool’, which starts to grate (surely there are plenty of other creative options?) and giggling a little too much at their own in-jokes. But, other than these petty niggles, excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rich.Pea
    United Kingdoma month ago

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