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Paleo Nerds

Paleo Nerds

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 A Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and paleontology. Paleo Nerds follows Alaskan artist, Ray Troll, and his friend ventriloquist David Strassman, as they host exciting interviews with paleontologists, scientists and fellow paleo nerds from around the world. They take what would’ve been a boring science class and turn it into an exciting and extremely informative party.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Earth Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Ep #97 Paleo Nerds Journey to the Galápagos Islands with Naturalist Guide Sandra Masaquiza

    Ep #97 Paleo Nerds Journey to the Galápagos Islands with Naturalist Guide Sandra Masaquiza
    Apr 29 2026

    After a Galápagos trip with his partner Stephanie and paleontologist friends Lee and Ashley Hall, Dave realized the group was so impressed by their tour guide and conservationist, Sandra Masaquiza, that she became the perfect candidate for the next Paleo Nerds guest.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep #96 Nanotyrannus vs. Juvenile T-rex Solved with James Napoli

    Ep #96 Nanotyrannus vs. Juvenile T-rex Solved with James Napoli
    Mar 25 2026

    Ray and Dave review the evidence with James Napoli, co-author of the new research paper that resolves the long-standing debate over whether Nanotyrannus represents a distinct species or a juvenile T-Rex.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep #95 From Fossils to Film and the Science of Motion with Stuart Sumida

    Ep #95 From Fossils to Film and the Science of Motion with Stuart Sumida
    Feb 25 2026

    Ray and Dave talk with vertebrate paleontologist and SVP President Stuart Sumida about sail-backed synapsids, pelycosaurs, and the world before dinosaurs while also diving into his work advising filmmakers and animators on how extinct animals should really move, look, and behave.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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