• Friends with Benefits: Mutualism
    Mar 30 2024

    Welcome to our TENTH episode! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mutualism, where symbiotic relationships shape the natural world. From the birds and the bees to lichen (?!), we uncover the remarkable ways in which different species collaborate. Please take a few seconds to fill out our first MCP survey. https://forms.gle/MTGKdsqNHkgiwZXh9

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • "Don't Get That Trichy Dick!" - Exploring the World of Parasites
    Mar 1 2024

    Join the Megatherium Club as we kick off our mini-series on symbiotic relationships! Today, Sean, Spencer, and Zach explore the queasy, uneasy world of parasites and how they make a living off the back of other, hardworking organisms like you and me. Sit back, relax, and don't have too much fun because you definitely don't want that trichy dick!

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    1 hr
  • From Slurpasaurs To Spinosaurus
    Feb 11 2024

    In this episode we take a look at a few prehistoric creatures that have had major overhauls on how they are depicted over the years. We discuss the dunkleosteus and how it has recently been nerfed. Next we take a look at the spinosaurus and how that dinosaur has changed over the last 100 years. We wrap it up by looking at the iguanadon, one of the first described dinosaurs and get to see how dinosaurs in general have changed as new research comes out.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Cryptozoology 101
    Jan 29 2024

    Welcome to today's lecture from The Megatherium Club Podcast, where we embark on a journey into the realms of cryptids and the natural world's most intriguing mysteries. We'll attempt unravel the enigmatic tales surrounding three legendary creatures: the Thunderbird, a colossal avian of Native American legend; the Mapinguari, a fearsome giant sloth-like beast said to inhabit the depths of the Amazon rainforest; and the Megalodon, the monstrous prehistoric shark that still sends shivers down our spines.

    Questions and comments can be sent to megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • It's the Little Things
    Jan 12 2024

    In this week's episode of the MCP we follow up with our previous episode of the largest organisms on the planet by talking about the little guys. The smallest organisms on our planet can make a big splash. Hang out with us as we talk about the smallest creatures our planet has to offer and as always if you have any ideas, comments, or questions please contact us at megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Larger Than Life
    Jan 2 2024

    Theme of the episode is large creatures/ organisms. We start off discussing the blue whales and if they really are the largest creature ever. Next we move to the largest flyer to have ever existed, the quetzalcoatlus. Then we wrap it up with the quaking aspen, Pando, one of the largest organisms on the planet.

    Contact us at megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Locked In Time - Storytelling Fossils
    Dec 10 2023

    Join us as we uncover the captivating narratives hidden within the fossilized remains of prehistoric life. From the colossal bones of dinosaurs to the intricate details within amber, each fossil tells a unique story, offering a window into Earth's rich history.

    Please write to us at: megatheriumclubpodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Resurrecting the Past: Lazarus Species and Living Fossils
    Nov 9 2023

    Step into a captivating journey through time with The Megatherium Club Podcast as we unravel the mysteries surrounding Lazarus species and living fossils. Explore the astonishing tales of creatures once believed extinct, showcasing an uncanny ability to 'come back from the dead,' while others stand as immortal witnesses in the eyes of evolution. Delve into these incredible narratives where resilience meets timelessness, offering profound insights into the natural world's history and the intriguing essence of survival.

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    2 hrs and 12 mins