🦖 THE NEXT BIG PREHISTORIC LIFE ADVENTURE IS HERE!
In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I’m finally revealing my plans for my 2026 East Coast Road Trip!
After years of visiting museums, interviewing paleontologists, and exploring the world of prehistoric life, I’m hitting the road again to visit even more museums, fossil sites, and natural history destinations across the East Coast.
But this trip is about more than just seeing fossils.
It’s also about the future of Prehistoric Life.
In this episode, I talk about my long-term ambitions to one day create my own natural history museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina—a museum dedicated to bringing the incredible story of Earth’s prehistoric past to the public.
This is a huge dream, and there’s still a long road ahead. But every museum visit, interview, and experience helps me learn more about what it takes to build something like this.
🦴 In this episode, I’ll discuss:
• My plans for the 2026 East Coast Road Trip
• The museums and paleontology destinations I’m hoping to visit
• Why this trip is important for the future of Prehistoric Life
• My ambitions to create a natural history museum in Columbia, South Carolina
• Why I believe the Bull Street District could be an incredible location
• My vision for bringing dinosaurs, fossils, and natural history to the public
• And how YOU can help support this dream!
📍 Want to learn more about the East Coast Road Trip?
Check out the full road trip plans here:
Prehistoric Life – East Coast Road Trip 2026
🏛️ HELP ME BUILD THE FUTURE!
I also need your help.
I’ve made an Instagram post talking more about my four-year plan and my ambitions to create a natural history museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina.
Go interact with the post, share your thoughts, and help spread the word!
Instagram post about my museum plans
Every like, comment, share, and conversation helps get more eyes on this dream.
This is just the beginning.
🦖 The goal: Build something that brings prehistoric life to South Carolina and inspires the next generation of paleontologists.
Thank you for coming along for the journey!
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Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.
What does it take to turn a passion for dinosaurs and paleontology into a business?In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I sit down with the team behind Total Dino for an in-depth conversation about the world of dinosaur fossils, collecting, and the business of bringing prehistoric life to people around the world.We talk about their work, their passion for dinosaurs, the challenges of working with fossils, and what it’s like building a business in the world of paleontology.Whether you’re a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast, a fossil collector, or someone interested in the business side of paleontology, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!🌐 Learn more about Total Dino:Visit Total Dino🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow for more interviews with paleontologists, fossil collectors, museum professionals, and people working to bring the prehistoric world to life!🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREON If you want to help fuel these projects (and get some exclusive perks), consider supporting the Prehistoric Life Patreon. Every bit helps me create bigger and better content for you all. Thank you all so much for being here and supporting these worlds we’re building together. More updates coming soon—stay prehistoric! 🌋🦖 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fossil-filled content! 🎙️ Hosted by Prehistoric Life Podcast: 🌐 Website: prehistoriclifepodcast.com 💖 Support the show: patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast 🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By: 🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Go on a fossil-hunting adventure of a lifetime! 🦕 Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout and get $250 off your tickets: 👉 dinosaurtrips.com 🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — For museum-quality fossil replicas and decor: 👉 dinosaurskeletons.co.uk #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #DinosaurFossils #FossilCollector #TotalDino #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #DinosaurPodcast #PaleontologyPodcast #FossilHunting #Museum #Dinosaurs
🦖 A brand new dinosaur has just been described from Alberta, Canada!In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we break down the newly published paper describing Plesiolophus warnerensis, a newly named lambeosaurine dinosaur that may represent one of the earliest known relatives of Parasaurolophus.This discovery comes from the Oldman Formation of southern Alberta and helps fill a major gap in the evolutionary history of the famous crested duck-billed dinosaurs. We discuss:What Plesiolophus warnerensis isWhy its braincase is so importantHow it fits into the Parasaurolophus family treeWhat this means for Late Cretaceous dinosaur evolution in AlbertaAnd why this fossil may represent a crucial transitional form in parasaurolophin evolution🎙️ If you enjoy deep dives into new paleontology papers, dinosaur discoveries, and evolutionary mysteries, this episode is for you.📄 Read the paper herePlesiolophus warnerensis (new lambeosaurine dinosaur from the Oldman Formation, Alberta): 🔗 Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences paper : https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10.1139/cjes-2026-0013🦕 Subscribe for moreNew episodes cover:The latest dinosaur discoveriesFossil deep divesMuseum visitsInterviews with paleontologistsAnd the science behind prehistoric life👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if you want to see more episodes breaking down brand-new paleontology research as soon as it is published.🦕 SUPPORT THE PREHISTORIC LIFE PATREON If you want to help fuel these projects (and get some exclusive perks), consider supporting the Prehistoric Life Patreon. Every bit helps me create bigger and better content for you all. Thank you all so much for being here and supporting these worlds we’re building together. More updates coming soon—stay prehistoric! 🌋🦖 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fossil-filled content! 🎙️ Hosted by Prehistoric Life Podcast: 🌐 Website: prehistoriclifepodcast.com 💖 Support the show: patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast 🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By: 🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Go on a fossil-hunting adventure of a lifetime! 🦕 Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout and get $250 off your tickets: 👉 dinosaurtrips.com 🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — For museum-quality fossil replicas and decor: 👉 dinosaurskeletons.co.uk
What happens behind the exhibits at one of America’s greatest natural history museums? 🦖In this special episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I visit the Natural History Museum of Utah for an incredible behind-the-scenes experience that takes us beyond the public galleries and into the museum’s fossil preparation lab!I had the amazing opportunity to meet Alex Straley and get an up-close look at the work that goes into preparing, studying, and preserving fossils before they ever make it onto display.We’ll explore what goes on behind the scenes at the museum, see incredible fossils up close, and get a glimpse into the science and preparation work that helps bring Utah’s prehistoric past to life.And of course, we’ll also explore some of the incredible exhibits that make this museum one of the most amazing paleontology destinations I’ve ever visited—including the incredible ceratopsian skull wall and the spectacular Barosaurus vs. Allosaurus display!This is a special version of my Natural History Museum of Utah episode, giving you a look at the museum that most visitors never get to see.🦴 In this episode:A special behind-the-scenes look at the fossil prep labMeeting Alex StraleySeeing fossils and specimens up closeExploring how fossils are prepared for research and displayThe incredible ceratopsian skull wallThe massive Barosaurus vs. Allosaurus displayMy experience visiting one of the world’s premier natural history museumsIf you love dinosaurs, fossils, museums, and paleontology, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast🦖 Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more paleontology adventures, museum visits, fossil discoveries, and interviews!#Paleontology #Dinosaurs #NaturalHistoryMuseum #NaturalHistoryMuseumOfUtah #Fossils #DinosaurMuseum #PrepLab #BehindTheScenes #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Utah #Allosaurus #Barosaurus #Ceratopsian #Museum #FossilPrep
🦖 Why does Jurassic Park still captivate millions of people over 30 years after its release?In this video essay, I explore why Jurassic Park may be one of the most important pieces of dinosaur media ever created—not because it was the most scientifically accurate, but because it inspired something even more powerful: wonder.While documentaries teach us incredible facts about prehistoric life, Jurassic Park gave audiences an emotional connection to dinosaurs that inspired countless people to visit museums, pursue careers in paleontology, create art, write stories, and fall in love with the ancient world. As the essay argues, facts help us understand dinosaurs—but wonder is what makes us care.In this episode, I discuss:🦕 Why Jurassic Park became a cultural phenomenon🎬 The difference between information and inspiration🦴 The lasting impact of the “Jurassic Park Effect” on museums and paleontology📚 Why storytelling is just as important as scientific accuracy🌍 How movies, documentaries, and imagination work together to inspire future generations of dinosaur enthusiasts and scientists💭 Why wonder remains one of the most powerful forces in science communicationWhether you’re a lifelong Jurassic Park fan, a paleontology enthusiast, or someone who simply loves great storytelling, I hope this episode gives you a new appreciation for how imagination can shape the future of science.What first made you fall in love with dinosaurs? Was it Jurassic Park, Walking with Dinosaurs, a museum visit, a book, or something else? Let me know in the comments!👍 If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with another dinosaur fan.🦕 Let’s Get Prehistoric!🌐 Website: https://prehistoriclifepodcast.com💖 Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/PrehistoricLifePodcast🦴 This Episode is Sponsored By:🔍 Dinosaur Trips — Experience the adventure of a lifetime on a real fossil dig! Mention Prehistoric Life Podcast at checkout to receive $250 off your trip.👉 https://dinosaurtrips.com🦖 DinosaurSkeletons.co.uk — Museum-quality fossil replicas and prehistoric collectibles.👉 https://dinosaurskeletons.co.uk#JurassicPark #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #WalkingWithDinosaurs #StevenSpielberg #JurassicParkEffect #ScienceCommunication #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Fossils #Museum #DinosaurDocumentary #Wonder #Science #PrehistoricLife
