• TLS11E02 Dinos and Dragons

  • Feb 26 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
  • Podcast

TLS11E02 Dinos and Dragons

Listen for free

View show details

  • Summary

  • This month’s episode is a sort of follow-up to that from the start of the year, looking at some of the more problematic areas of dinosaurs and palaeontology when it comes to online discussions. There is an online fandom of dinosaurs that treats them like monsters or superheroes, and can fixate on what is and isn’t the biggest / strongest / fastest dinosaur and who could beat up who. Joining us to discuss this is Dr Mike O’Sullivan, a palaeontologist and self-professed member of several fandoms. We talk about how this community works and what it means for scientists talking about research.

    Links:


    Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/terriblelizards

    Mike is part of Palaeogames, a company of professional palaeontologists making accurate books and games: https://palaeogames.com/

    And here’s their latest Kickstarter, a Dungeons & Dragons companion book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palaeogames/professor-primulas-portfolio-of-palaeontology
    Show More Show Less
Show More Show Less

What listeners say about TLS11E02 Dinos and Dragons

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.