What Fossils Really Tell Us About Dinosaurs

What do dinosaur horns, feathered raptors, synthetic fossils, and a steak mishap in Patagonia have in common? Welcome to one of the most surprising science deep-dives you’ll ever hear.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Evan Saitta, Field Museum paleontologist and experimental fossilized, to explore the wild intersections of evolution, statistical skepticism, and how fossilized feathers are reshaping everything we thought we knew about dinosaurs.

You’ll learn why male–female trait differences in dinosaurs are hard to prove, how artificial fossils are created in a garage, and how curiosity is the lifeblood of science. It’s part nature doc, part philosophy, and part DIY time travel.

Stick around for stories that’ll change how you think about time, evidence, and what it means to be a scientist today.

Watch to the end for the “dinosaur mummy” bombshell and a raw look at the real challenges facing young scientists.