Ep. 301: It Ain’t Just Chickens That Are Dinosaurs

November 29, 2021

Description

Steven Rinella talks with Jack Horner, Ryan Callaghan, Spencer Neuharth, Seth Morris, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider.Topics discussed: Is Jack Horner sick of hearing about Jurassic Park?;...
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Books Referenced

North American Tree Squirrels

Author: Dr. John Koprowski

Context:

Mentioned in the Me Eater Auction House of Oddities segment. The book is described as being signed by Dr. John Koprowski, the squirrel researcher who appeared on the podcast. It's presented as a comprehensive resource for squirrel enthusiasts, being auctioned as part of the auction house collection.

On the Origin of Species

Author: Charles Darwin

Context:

Referenced during a discussion about how species are defined and classified. Jack Horner mentions this book when explaining how scientific thinking changed regarding the classification of organisms and the concept that species evolve over time rather than being completely distinct from one another. The speaker incorrectly dates it to 1959 (actually published in 1859).