The Common Descent Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 3 - Snakes Feb 25, 2017

Show notes

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

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Episode 2 - Crocodilians Feb 12, 2017

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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

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The Podcast music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome.
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Episode 1 - Paleontology Feb 09, 2017

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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

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