Common Descent

The Common Descent Podcast

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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 to paleontology and evolution. Each episode ends with the answer to a question submitted by subscribers on Patreon. New episodes with new topics every fortnight!

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Episode 3 - Snakes 26.02.2017 1:39:54

This time around the topic is David’s favorite group of life: snakes. We look at their impressive diversity, their mysterious origins, and their long fossil history. In the news: live-birth in archosaurs, ancient venom, horse evolution, and carnivorous plants! Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:02:00 Main discussion: 00:28:30 Check out our blog for bonus info and pictures: http...

Episode 2 - Crocodilians 12.02.2017 1:31:22

We’re back for Episode 2! This episode we’re talking about Will’s favorite group of animals: crocodilians, their fascinating modern diversity, and their even more astonishing fossil history. In the news: our bag-like ancestors, dinosaur proteins, giant otters, and Australian extinctions! Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:02:30 Main discussion: 00:27:00 Check out our blog for b...

Episode 1 - Paleontology 10.02.2017 1:37:02

It’s the first episode of the Common Descent Podcast! Episode One’s discussion topic is the field of paleontology, our own experiences, and the kinds of things we’ll end up talking about in future episodes. In the news: pterosaurs, sunspots, trilobites, and ghost sharks! Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:03:00 Main discussion: 00:32:00 Check out the blog for bonus stuff: https...