Fossil Frontier
WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio
A WKNC podcast that explores some of Earth's ancient treasures and uncovers the stories they have to tell.
Shanidar Fossils: The Key to Civilization
How could these bones show us the earliest sign of empathy and humanity? Scrimble discusses the Shanidar Fossils and what they can tell us about humans today. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 16, 2024 • 6:44
Megalodon: The Largest Predator
How did this shark take over the ocean as the scariest predator to ever exist? Scrimble investigates the megalodon and if it really is all it's cracked up to be. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 9, 2024 • 6:58
Triassic Cuddle: The Story of Two Unlikely Lovers
Why were these two completely different species found cuddling together in a burrow? Scrimble explains the Triassic Cuddle Fossil and tells the story of how these two came to be. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 2, 2024 • 8:11
Patagotitan: The Biggest Dinosaur?
Was this dinosaur the biggest land animal of all time? Scrimble discusses the Patagotitan and the fossils it left behind. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 26, 2024 • 8:05
Ichthyosaur: The Dinosaur That Started A Marine Revolution
How did this dinosaur become one of the most diverse and successful predators in the ocean? Scrimble explores the ichthyosaur and its impacts on the ocean ecosystem today. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 24, 2024 • 7:30
Coelacanth: The Fish That Came Back From The Dead
How did this fish come back from the dead after 66 million years? Scrimble analyzes the coelacanth and its connection to land animals today. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 20, 2024 • 5:31
Terror Birds: The Invasion of Prehistoric Predators
How did the Titanis end up taking over the Americas as the most formidable apex predator? Scrimble explores the Terror Birds and the adaptations that made them so successful in the Great American Exchange. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 8, 2024 • 8:08
La Brea Tar Pits: The Fossil Site With One Big Mystery
What mysteries does this fossil formation hold? Scrimble unearths the La Brea Tar Pits and all the animals (and humans) that are found in it. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 21, 2024 • 6:17
Sleeping Dragon: The 3D Dinosaur Fossil
How did the most well-preserved dinosaur fossil come to be? Scrimble investigates the story of the Sleeping Dragon and how it provided a look into dinosaur life in the Cretaceous period. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jun 14, 2024 • 7:13
Sloths: Colossal Creatures of the Ancient World
How did sloths go from being ancient giants to lazy tree-dwellers? Scrimble explores the many lifestyles of prehistoric sloths and how they all went extinct. ★ Support this podcast ★
May 31, 2024 • 7:27
Cave Art: Stories of Humanity's Past
What can cave paintings tell us about our ancestors? Scrimble delves into the enigmatic world of cave art, exploring its history, symbolism, and techniques used by early humans to create these masterpieces. ★ Support this podcast ★
May 24, 2024 • 10:05
