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Teeny-tiny in deep timey!

In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich continue to explore the legacy of Homo erectus, this time focusing on their teeny-tiny descendants in island Southeast Asia. It’s a

Our faceless ancestor no more

In this episode, Jokubas, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore a very cool Paleoanthropological mystery. Who were the Denisovans and what did they look like? If you enjoyed the

Evolution takes a hike

Lace up your dancing shoes because this week Jacob and Dr. Erich are stepping back more than three million years to explore one of the first full-time bipedal walkers in

Say hello to Sahelanthropus!

In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich kick off our multi-episode exploration of human evolution starting with some of the earliest possible members of the human lineage,

A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episode 10

Get ready for the thrilling conclusion to our epic adventure across the Ice Age. Will Dr. Erich make it back to the lab? Will his snack still be there?  Stay tuned to fin

Straight to the Point!

In this episode, Colton and Dr. Erich discuss the development of pointy things and how it impacted early humans. Spears get sharper, technology get smarter, and bows and

A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 7 - 9

Prepare yourself for the next super-fun episode of our Ice Age insanity. In Episodes 7, 8, and 9 we explore where people lived during the Ice Age, how they moved around l

A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 4 - 6

Get ready as we continue our Pleistocene pandemonium in Episodes 4, 5, and 6, learning how to make fire, stone tools, and clothing in our special series about surviving t

A Totally Ridiculous, Mostly Serious, Always Awesome Guide to Surviving the Ice Age (but also Zombies and the Weirdness of Life in General): Episodes 1 - 3

We heard what everyone was saying about how fun and awesome our Ice Age series was and so we have decided to publish it in it's entirety over the next four weeks sta

Raid, Rinse, Repeat!

Sharpen your combs and ready the soapstone! In this episode, Colton, Paul, and Dr. Erich explore the surprisingly refined world of Viking hygiene plus the fascinating ori

The Mysterious Historical Roots of Merlin the Magician

It’s our final episode of 2025! Colton and Dr. Erich dive into the historical Welsh and Scottish roots of the legendary magician Merlin long before he became the all-powe

Bonus Holiday Story Special!

In this extra special bonus episode, Colton and Dr. Erich let loose and spin the legendary tale of Stone Age Santa...When, what to their wondering eyes should appear, but

Tut-Ankh-Undies?

In this episode, we rummage through King Tutankhamun’s underwear drawer and tackle the eternal question: did he pack enough undies for the afterlife?  Special thanks to

Rewriting Her Story

In this episode, 8-year old Emelina asks if men were more important than women in the past, leading to an absolutely awesome discussion about how our own ideas, our own b

Science Tales for Curious Minds, Vol 2

This week, we’re sharing Volume 2 of our super-awesome stories featured in our super-awesome episodes. Just like last time, we’ve included more interesting facts about th

Science Tales for Curious Minds, Vol 1

By popular demand, here is volume 1 showcasing only the super-awesome stories featured in our super-awesome episodes. Plus, we also provide interesting facts about the re

Gravettian Go-bag Galore

Join Dr. Erich, Colton, and Diana as they explore Gravettian hunter-gatherers who lived in the Czech Republic 30,000 years ago, plus learn how archaeologists uncover the

A Mayan Pitz-Stop!

Who doesn't love a good ball game? Not the ancient Mayans, that's for sure! In this episode, Tyson, Colton, and Dr. Erich head 2,000 years into the past to expl

Ice to see you!

Why does Earth experience ice ages? In this episode, Mikey, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore what causes seasons, how the changes in seasons are related to the way earth is

The Gladiator who had a Cat-astrophy in the arena

Get ready for another amazing adventure as Xander, Colton, and Dr. Erich explore the lives of ancient Roman gladiators. Want to learn more? Check out the Before Us Kids