A show for kids who love dinosaurs, paleontology, and other cool science stuff. It's a fun, family friendly, place where children are not only taught about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, but they are also taught about good manners and courtesy. It's funny, upbeat and very entertaining fro any ages 1 to 100!
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George Bowen and Edie King: Two mental idiots talking about mentally idiotic things with a new episode every week equally as mental as the last.
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Each week three best friends sit down with a beer and talk about exotic animals.
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Connecticut is a small state with big stories. GTN episodes include top-flight historians, compelling first-person stories and new voices in Connecticut history. Executive Producers Mary Donohue, Walt Woodward, and Natalie Belanger look at the people and places that have made a difference in CT history. New episodes every two weeks. A joint production of Connecticut Explored magazine and the CT State Historian Emeritus.
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Hello! We're Last Shift at The Dot, a new podcast about all things Degrassi! Join us as we discuss each episode, how much we hate Clare Edwards, why Millennials can't stop watching this damn show, and most importantly, where the fuck is Kendra? Who here is ready to do whatever it takes? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lastshiftatthedot/support
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In this podcast, your favorite fictional stories both old and new are brought to life through the voice acting talents of a longtime actor and improviser. Fantastic as a read-along option for your hard copy books, whether as bedtime stories for children or an entertaining read on the road. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bookmarked-podcast/support
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117 - Who Would Win Extravaganza!
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It's a Who Would Win Extravaganza! This podcast is 100% WWW, presented by the T-rex members of the Dinosaur George Kids Patreon Club!Av Dinosaur George
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30. The Coolest Posse from Degrassi
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Boo! It’s us - your favorite degenerate The Dot employees, bringing you the Degrassi version of a spooky episode for Halloween i.e. a B plot starring Toby. Today, Mr. Perino is guiding us through the absolute nightmare that is this episode that should be primarily focused on Sean’s descent into Candy Bandit-dom but instead…we get...two of the most …
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196. Connecticut Body Snatchers: Merchandising the Dead in the 19th Century
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Have you got your Halloween costume ready? Been on any graveyard tours this month? Well, this story for you! I’d never thought of body snatching as having anything to do with Connecticut but as this episode proves, the disappearance of a young women’s body lead to a New Haven riot. I’ll get the details from Richard Ross author of the new book Ameri…
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116 - Styracosaurus (The Spiked Lizard)
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It is one of the most iconic members of the ceratopsian family. The long nose horn and frill spikes makes this dinosaur a remarkable species.Av Dinosaur George
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115 - Saltasaurus (The Hippo Sauropod?)
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Not all sauropods were huge. One of the smaller ones had a special defense. Join Dinosaur George for this amazing lesson on Saltasaurus!Av Dinosaur George
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195. George Griffin: Revealing the Life and Likeness of Mark Twain’s Butler
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Most people know something about Mark Twain, the pen name of Samuel Clemens. After all, he wrote his most famous books while living in Hartford, Connecticut. His 25-room house on Farmington Avenue cost over $40,000 in 1874 dollars. Raised as a child in Missouri, he became world famous for his wit and humor both in print and on stage. But what if th…
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114 - Dakotaraptor (A Mystery Raptor?)
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Like its smaller cousin, Deinonychus, this large raptor was a swift and active hunter. But could there be something we got wrong when it came to this carnivore?Av Dinosaur George
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194. Revolutionary War Hero Lafayette Makes a Triumphal Return Tour
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In this episode, you'll hear about the remarkable life and legacy of the man that Lin-Manuel Miranda called "America's favorite fighting Frenchman," the Marquis de Lafayette. This month marks the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to Connecticut, part of his so-called "Farewell Tour" of America in 1824. Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museu…
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193. Radical Connecticut: Labor Strikes!
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Author Steve Thornton asks “Who really makes history”? In his new book, Radical Connecticut: People’s History in the Constitution State, co-authored by Andy Piascik, guest Steve Thornton tells the stories of everyday people and well-known figures whose work has often been obscured, denigrated, or dismissed. There are narratives of movements, strike…
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113 - Sarcosuchus (The Giant Crocodile)
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During the early cretaceous a giant relative of the modern crocodile patrolled the waters of Africa and South America. Join in this episode where we'll talk about Sarcosuchus!!!!Av Dinosaur George
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112 - Alamosaurus (The Battle Dinosaur)
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It was the largest dinosaur that ever walked North America. This massive sauropod may have even been the largest dinosaur that ever lived!!!!Av Dinosaur George
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192. More than Dinosaurs: The New Peabody Museum of Natural History
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Have you ever discovered that one of your favorite places is being renovated? Like your grandmother’s kitchen, your favorite restaurant, or even a museum, and you worry that the charm or the appeal of the place might be gone after the renovation? Podcast editor Patrick O’Sullivan and Producer Mary Donohue went to just such a place, the Peabody Muse…
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111 - Megatherium (The Great Beast)
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It was as large as an Asian elephant and towered over most animals in its environment. Join Dinosaur George to learn about the huge ground sloth, Megatherium!Av Dinosaur George
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110 - Concavanator - (The Humpbacked Carnivore)
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It is one of the more unusual carnivores. Learn why Dinosaur George thinks it's so weird looking!Av Dinosaur George
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Join Bob, Mark and George as they delve into an animal that made headlines. They look into the fascinating world of the Kinkajou and why one should never have been found at a reststop outside of Yakima, Washington.Av Bob, Mark, and George
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Hartford Circus Fire. In this episode of Grating the Nutmeg, Natalie Belanger of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History tells the story of the deadliest man-made disaster in Connecticut history. On July 6, 1944, the Big Top of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus caught fire during a …
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Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they sort out the facts and the fiction about the Joro Spider.
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109 - Ichthyosaurus (Fish or Lizard?)
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It may appear to be a dolphin, but it's not. So what is an Ichthyosaurus? You'll know after you listen to this podcast with Dinosaur George.Av Dinosaur George
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Join the Drinking and Talking Animals crew as they look dive into the natural history of the Lionfish. They discuss how this popular aquarium fish has found it's way into the the southern US coastal waters and the Caribbean Sea and what is and can be done about this invasive species.Av Bob, Mark, and George
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190. Phyllis Zlotnick, Disability Rights Activist
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July 1990 marked the passing of a landmark piece of federal legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, known as the ADA. To recognize this event and to celebrate Disability Pride Month, we are uncovering the legacy of disability rights leader, Phyllis Zlotnick (1942-2011). Zlotnick was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at birth. Beginning in…
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After Producer Max dropped the ball on the original the DATA boys get back together to RE-MOOSE it up.
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Happy Pride, Degrassholes! We hope you've been enjoying your month and figured we'd close it out with a brand new episode, which, of course, is Season 3, Episodes 4 & 5 of Degrassi: The Next Generation, "Pride" parts 1 and 2! The A plot of these iconic episodes revolve around Marco coming out to one of his best friends, Spinner, as he explores his …
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108 - Chasmosaurus (The Smaller Ceratopsian)
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When we think of the "horned dinosaurs", we always think of Triceratops. But there were many species Ceratopsians. In this episode we'll learn about Chasmosaurus!Av Dinosaur George
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107 - Gigantopithecus (The Giant Ape!)
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A huge ape once roamed our planet from 2 million to 200,000 years ago. Join us for this podcast and you learn all about this gentle giant!Av Dinosaur George
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189. Sherlock Holmes and William Gillette's Castle
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We love a Sherlock Holmes "who done it" whether it's Basil Rathbone from the 1940s, Benedict Cumberbacth from the 2000s, or Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock's sister Enola Holmes from the 2020s. But it was a Hartford-born actor who gave Sherlock Holmes his signature look - his curved pipe, deerstalker cap and magnifying glass. William Gillette was bo…
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106 - Paraceratherium (Largest Land Mammal Ever)
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The largest land mammal known to exists was a giant rhino called Paraceratherium. This massive rhino dwarfed all other animals of its time period, growing larger than even the mammoths! Join Dinosaur George in this episode and learn the details.Av Dinosaur George
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Join Bob, Mark and George as they do something a little different. They each waddle through a different species of duck. Mandarin Duck, Bufflehead and Red Breasted Merganser are covered.
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105 - Australovenator (The Southern Hunter)
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During the Late Cretaceous, Australia was home to a variety a dinosaurs. One of the swiftest hunters was Australovenator. In this episode we'll learn about the discovery and naming of this Southern Hunter!Av Dinosaur George
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104 - Carnivore Dinosaurs (Theropods)
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Theropods are often labeled as "killers" or "blood-thirsty" dinosaurs, but these labels are wrong. In this episode Dinosaur George will give a little description of their behavior.Av Dinosaur George
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103 - Gallimimus (The Speedster)
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Gallimimus was made famous in the first Jurassic Park movie, depicting dinosaurs as more birdlike and swift rather than slow plodding reptiles.Av Dinosaur George
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188. Revealing Queer Lives: Connecticut’s LGBTQ History
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June is PRIDE month and we’re celebrating by bringing you an episode about efforts to bring LGBTQ+ history to light. As one guest, historian William Mann writes, “Throughout its history, Connecticut’s LGBTQ population has moved from leading hidden, solitary lives to claiming visible, powerful, valuable, and contributing places in society.” In this …
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Join the DaTA crew as they explore the tropical regions of Central and South America in search of the Basilisk.
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28. “They need to respect George Michael though.”
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Hello Degrassholes! Today we are bringing you a fan-favorite episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation. It's time for Season 3, Episode 3, "You Got the Look" aka "That time Manny cemented her legendary status." For our A plot - you all know the gist: Manny is tired of being cute. She wants to be hot. The result? Blue thongs are now a symbol of break…
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Join the DaTA crew as they separate the facts from the fiction in the world of the misunderstood Common Earwig.Av Bob, Mark, and George
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187. Derby's Charlton Comics: "No Other Place Like It"
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Did you know that comic books were invented in Connecticut? Well, sort of. There are lots of precedents for printing texts with images. But the origin of mass market comic book printing is 1930s Waterbury, where Eastern Color printing began by re-publishing comic strips from newspapers in magazine form. Eventually they partnered with Dell publishin…
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Join the DaTA crew as they explore the ocean's surface on their quest to discover the life history of the Man O' War AKA Portuguese Man O' War and Blue Bottle.
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Join the tantalizing trio as they wrap up their in depth look at the Cheetah.
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186. New Haven’s Pioneering Grove Street Cemetery
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It’s Spring in Connecticut and this episode is part of our celebration of May as Historic Preservation Month. Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven is the first planned cemetery in the country. The design of Grove Street Cemetery in the 1790s pioneered several of the features that became standard like family plots and an established walkway grid. It i…
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