הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Common Descent (2024)

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Episode 203 - Rodents 2:27:46

2d ago2:27:46

2:27:46

Mice, rats, beavers, and more! Rodents are some of the most diverse and successful mammals on the planet. This episode, we discuss what traits make rodents special, and we explore their incredible living diversity. Then we’ll take a trip to the past to investigate early rodent evolution, some highlights of their fossil record, and some of their anc…

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Spook-E - Redcaps 56:00

3d ago56:00

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is Spook-E Season on Common Descent! Each episode, we pick monsters from fiction and fable and ponder how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’s history. This year’s theme is Tiny Monsters. This episode, there’s troubl…

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Spook-E - Salamanders 59:45

10d ago59:45

59:45

Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is Spook-E Season on Common Descent! Each episode, we pick monsters from fiction and fable and ponder how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’s history. This year’s theme is Tiny Monsters. This episode, things heat up…

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We Have To Trust Someone 53:20

12d ago53:20

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The Patina celebrates an epic X Biking win the normal way - with conversations about trust and more contract negotiations. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work inc…

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Episode 202 - Fungi and Animals 2:56:14

16d ago2:56:14

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It’s the final part of our fungal trilogy! Fungi and animals interact in a wide variety of ways, from parasitism to partnership to predation. This episode, we explore how fungi and animals have evolved alongside each other and the adaptations they have developed to take advantage of each other, and we’ll examine how far back we can find these fungu…

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Spook-E - Fairies 1:08:12

17d ago1:08:12

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is Spook-E Season on Common Descent! Each episode, we pick monsters from fiction and fable and ponder how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’s history. This year’s theme is Tiny Monsters. This episode, we explore a f…

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Spook-E - Gremlins 1:03:34

24d ago1:03:34

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Welcome ... to Spookulative Evolution. October is Spook-E Season on Common Descent! Each episode, we pick monsters from fiction and fable and ponder how they – or something like them – could evolve here on Earth, pulling inspiration from real-world species across our planet’s history. This year’s theme is Tiny Monsters. This episode, we’ve chosen a…

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Just as Wild as They Were 51:50

26d ago51:50

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Patina Start - Your - Engines! It’s race day! Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting pieces of yourself o…

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Spotlight 2024 - Dave Marshall, Palaeocast 59:06

27d ago59:06

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, we’re joined by one of the longest-running paleo-podcast hosts around: Dave Marshall from Palaeocast! Find Palaeocast here: https://www.palaeocast.com/ Connect with Common Descent: https://linktr.ee/common_d…

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'It pains me': Gad Saad reflects on the unfulfilled potential of a pluralistic Lebanon 39:49

29d ago39:49

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Gad Saad, the Canadian professor and social media icon with well over a million followers online, grew up in Lebanon as one of a rapidly decreasing number of Jews in the 1970s and '80s. He routinely faced genuine, unabashed Jew hatred, hearing "Death to the Jews" chants in the streets—and witnessing his own school friends talk about killing Jews. F…

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Episode 201 - Fungi and Plants 2:49:50

1M ago2:49:50

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Our fungal celebration continues! The relationship between fungi and plants is one of the most famous and consequential connections in biological history. This episode, Aly is here to help us explore how fungi and plants work together and work against each other, what we know about the deep history of their relationship, and how fungi and plants to…

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Patron Mini-Episode Compilation #5 2:25:23

1M ago2:25:23

2:25:23

Mini-episodes are rewards for our high-level supporters on Patreon, each one focusing on a requested topic for a specific Patron. From time to time, we combine a bunch of these and release them as a bundle for all our listeners to enjoy. Enjoy! A huge thanks as always to our Patrons for their kind contributions to our education efforts. Intro: 00:0…

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First Turning Back 1:03:46

1M ago1:03:46

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The Patina join in on a Foundling family tradition and do a debrief on the masquerade ball. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly …

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Episode 200 - Fungi 2:40:26

1M ago2:40:26

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Here it is! The most requested episode topic in the history of the podcast! Fungi are everywhere. This episode, we explore how fungi work, what makes them different from other organisms, and how they achieve a wide variety of lifestyles all over the world. We’ll also look back at their evolutionary history and fossil record to explore some of the m…

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Consider a Change in Lifestyle 55:02

2M ago55:02

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The Patina does some recruiting for their X Bike team and adventures to the top of the city. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly…

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Spotlight 2024 - Gavin, Fia, and Mike, I Wish You Were Dead 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, we chat with Gavin, Fia, and Mike, hosts of I Wish You Were Dead! Find I Wish You Were Dead in these places: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lMCmCwK9y9xThOMVUcHiM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKAuMrj_7PU…

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Episode 199 - Hibernation 2:22:45

2M ago2:22:45

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Sometimes, an animal just needs to power down and wait. Many animals exhibit some form of torpor, including the long-term dormancy of hibernation. This episode, we explore how these species adjust their body functions, we discuss the pros and cons of this surprisingly common biological strategy, and we’ll take a look at what we know about the evolu…

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Adiel Cohen channels his Yemini heritage to fight for Israel—on two fronts 43:38

2M ago43:38

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Adiel Cohen remembers Oct. 7 like it was yesterday. He was at his sister's house in Northern Israel when he woke up to hear his phone buzzing with rocket alerts and notifications. His first-ever panic attack washed over him as he realized he would quickly be called back into the army—which happened immediately after Shabbat. That night, Cohen fille…

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Stated Explicitly in My Contract 50:26

2M ago50:26

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The Patina learns the joy of contract law and X Bike racing. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cutting piece…

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Episode 198 - Eels 1:53:52

2M ago1:53:52

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Eels are long-bodied fish found in a variety of aquatic habitats, famous for their unusual body plans, distinctive life cycles, and occasional anatomical oddities like extra jaws. This episode, we’re joined by special guest Shay Maden to discuss the diversity, evolution, and fossil history of the true eels of the Order Anguilliformes, and we’ll als…

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Uncontrolled Descent 58:48

3M ago58:48

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With their todo list completed, the Patina and Foundlings are free to mingle and continue trying not to die. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *I…

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Spotlight 2024 - Meredith Johnson, Origin Stories 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, another returning guest: Meredith Johnson, host of Origin Stories, the Leakey Foundation podcast! Find Origin Stories here: https://leakeyfoundation.org/learn/originstories/ Connect with Common Descent: http…

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Episode 197 - Durophagy (Eating Hard Stuff) 2:12:28

3M ago2:12:28

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Some animals are specialists at eating particularly tough foods like shells, seeds, and bones. Adaptations for a durophagous diet come in many forms in almost all major groups of life. This episode, we discuss how so many animals tackle tough foods, what behaviors and anatomy help them to do it, and the importance of durophagy for understanding fos…

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Can’t Resist a Good Blood Sport 46:01

3M ago46:01

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As the ball continues, everything is totally fine and there is nothing to stress about. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at pennharper.itch.io. - Cassidy Shard is played by Sydney Whittington. She is our wonderful editor. She’s also …

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Episode 196 - Boas and Pythons 2:29:33

3M ago2:29:33

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Boas and pythons include some of the most famous snake species on Earth, renowned for their incredible tropical diversity, their often beautiful scale patterns, and their often impressive size. This episode, we discuss what sets these two lineages apart from other snakes – and each other – and we explore the evolutionary path recorded in their foss…

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Ysabella Hazan wants to flip the narrative of Jewish 'colonization' 47:48

3M ago47:48

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When the University of Windsor recently conceded to the demands of its pro-Palestinian encampment protesters, officials signed an agreement that stated, among other anti-Israel sentiments, the post-secondary institution would affirm "its commitment towards principles of decolonization... in the context of the occupation of Palestine." The narrative…

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One More Dance 54:24

4M ago54:24

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As the ball continues, things are getting infinitely more exciting. Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. She can be found on Twitter at @acquiredchaste and in drag as horror king JOHN on Instagram at @john.is.risen. Penn is an indie TTRPG designer whose most recent work includes SLICE *IT* OUT, a grisly carving RPG about cuttin…

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Episode 195 - Leaves 3:04:53

4M ago3:04:53

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Leaves. They’re everywhere. They’re the main photosynthesizing organs of plants, and they’re the main source of green on our green-and-blue planet. Leaves come in a truly dizzying variety of shapes, sizes, and specialized functions, and their early evolution laid the foundation for terrestrial ecosystems as we know them. This episode, Aly joins us …

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Spotlight 2024 - Travis Holland, Fossils and Fiction 1:02:38

4M ago1:02:38

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Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. Joining us for this episode is Travis Holland, host of Fossils and Fiction! Find Travis and Fossils and Fiction in these places: fossilsfiction.co travisholland.com.au https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/persons/tholla05…

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Get to Her Before the Guillotine 54:44

4M ago54:44

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The Patina and the Foundlings encounter old friends and some other um, surprises. Announcement: Happy Pride from our queer cast & characters! All proceeds from the Pride Knight design in our Tee Public shop will be matched and donated to The Trevor Project. Find the Pride Knight shirt here! Cast: - Marathon Messenger is played by Penn Van Batavia. …

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Episode 194 - Alligators and Caimans 2:28:03

4M ago2:28:03

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Happy Croc Month! Alligators and caimans are the living members of the family Alligatoridae. In this episode, we explore how the gator lineage differs from other crocs, and we’ll dive into the fossil record of the extended gator family tree, a history that includes a diversity of species and some of the largest crocodilians to ever live. In the new…

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