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Common Descent
The Common Descent Podcast
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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4.8 stars from 883 ratings
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“Super informative, great fun, puts other podcasts to shame.”
Pupk1n via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/04/24
“Only listen to a few episodes so far, but we love it. The dragonflies episode was particularly good as one of my children is currently in a insect phase. Hopefully they will do an episode on cockroaches!”
jesseason3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
Wonderful at all levels
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“This podcast has everything I want out of a paleontology podcast. Good science communication, genuine interest in every topic, and plenty of jokes or references that show scientists are people too. Keep up the great work!”
Frinkus Wimble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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