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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!Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Ciencia Ciencias Geológicas Historia Natural Naturaleza y Ecología
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  • End of the Year Q&A 2025

    End of the Year Q&A 2025
    Dec 31 2025

    Happy New Year!

    Please enjoy our annual question-answering marathon, now longer than ever! Thank you so much to everyone who listens, shares, and supports the podcast.

    Check out our website blog posts and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/

    Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast

    Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/

    Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent

    The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org
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    5 h y 52 m
  • Episode 233 - Flies and Mosquitoes

    Episode 233 - Flies and Mosquitoes
    Dec 21 2025

    Of all the highly successful and capable flying insects in the world, few are as successful or capable as those in the order Diptera. This episode, we’re joined by special guest Brandon Strauss to discuss the distinctive anatomy and varied habits of flies, mosquitoes, and their many two-winged relatives. Then, we’ll peer into the past for a glimpse at the fossil record and dynamic evolutionary history of the group.

    In the news: long-nosed crocs, river mosasaurs, stampeding sea turtles, and giant snakes

    Find Brandon at punk_entomology on Instagram, Bluesky, and Twitch!

    Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:05:35 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:38:30 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:38:35 Patron question: 02:25:55

    Check out our website for this episode’s blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/

    Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast

    Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/

    Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent

    The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org

    Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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    2 h y 42 m
  • Episode 232 - Vertebrate Origins

    Episode 232 - Vertebrate Origins
    Dec 7 2025

    Today, bony animals are some of the most diverse organisms on Earth, but it wasn’t always that way. This episode, we explore what features distinguish vertebrates from their closest relatives, and we dive into the abundant evidence from genetics, embryology, and the fossil record that gives us a glimpse at how our distant ancestors came to be.

    In the news: swimming hands, early life, Dunkleosteus jaws, and Neanderthal noses

    Time markers: Intro & Announcements: 00:00:00 News: 00:05:35 Main discussion, Part 1: 00:42:55 Main discussion, Part 2: 01:21:55 Patron question: 02:05:55

    Check out our website for this episode’s blog post and more: http://commondescentpodcast.com/

    Join us on Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/commondescentpodcast

    Got a topic you want to hear about? Submit your episode request here: https://commondescentpodcast.com/request-a-topic/

    Lots more ways to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/common_descent

    The Intro and Outro music is “On the Origin of Species” by Protodome. More music like this at http://ocremix.org

    Musical Interludes are "Professor Umlaut" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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    2 h y 16 m
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Fun, educational, and just a little nerdy. I’ve listened to every single episode. David and Will and a level of excitement about paleontology that is infectious.

Fun science!

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indepth and up to date science presented in an interesting way. I love listening at work

informative and fun

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This is a great podcast for those who want to learn more about evolution and current developments in the field.

My current favorite podcast

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as someone learning about paleontology and other science I love this and makes it fun to learn and get into

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This is my favorite podcast. I love the news and each topic they discuss is thoughtfully researched and distilled for a non PhD audience.

Fun science by charming hosts

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