If you're looking for a new podcast to relax and forget about some of the recent crazy events... have a look at the Paleo Nerds podcast. The hosts are Ray Troll an Alaskan artist and his pal David Strassman. They are just starting their second season. Season 1 was 16 episodes with some very interesting guests, including Kirk Johnson (who did the book "Cruising the Fossil Freeway" with Ray), Jingmai O'Connor (paleontologista at the Field Museum), and Peter Ward (author of many books and expert on Mass Extinctions).
If I may be so bold as to assume you are a lover of all-things-prehistoric, you just might be a Paleo Nerd! If so, I’m writing to let you know about a really cool, fun, and science-themed podcast you’re gonna love.
It's Paleo Nerds: a Prehistoric Podcast, hosted by Alaskan artist Ray Troll and his entertainer pal David Strassman, who interview paleontologists, researchers, well-known authors and paleo artists from around the globe.
The 16 episodes in Season 1 feature a number of exciting guests including:
- Smithsonian’s NMNH director, Kirk Johnson
- Paleontologista Jingmai O’Connor
- Dominique Didier, Ratfish expert
- Carl Safina, Author and naturalist
- Mass extinction expert Peter Ward
- Sculptor Gary Staab who builds life-sized dinosaurs for a living
Season 2 launched on January 6th with Jack Horner, one of the world’s best known paleontologists. Learn more about our entire roster by checking out our website at paleonerds.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Please check out the show and tell your friends and colleagues. We truly welcome you to join other listeners from fossil clubs from all around the world. If you really dig it (get it?), give us a review on iTunes. We also enjoy feedback and questions for our team.
Find us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
