Paleo Nerds, hosted by Alaskan artist Ray Troll and ventriloquist David Strassman, interviews paleontologists and scientists about dinosaurs, fossils and deep time. The show has 102 episodes released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Science-curious listeners who love dinosaurs and fossils, in a family-friendly interview show
- Over 100 episodes of interviews with working paleontologists and scientists, on a consistent monthly schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 167 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
- Hour-long episodes give a host-read spot room for a relaxed, credible endorsement
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, sound effects and humor segments
- Tone
- playful, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a store and community page, but the feed shows no funding links and no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover dinosaurs, fossils and museums with no flagged content, and the feed is not marked explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.paleonerds.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1523107191 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/paleonerds/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EP #102: The Spring the Dinosaurs Died and the Fossil Fish That Told t | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 12 min |
| Ep #101 PaleoNerds: A New Epoch | 2026-08-25 | 21 min |
| Episode 100: The Legendary Philip J. Currie and the Real Dinosaur Park | 2026-07-29 | 1 h 12 min |
| Ep #99 Gigantic Ichthyosaurs, Enormous Octopuses and the Importance of | 2026-06-24 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep #98 How one fossil can change everything with MOR's Scott Williams | 2026-05-27 | 1 h 11 min |
| Ep #97 Paleo Nerds Journey to the Galápagos Islands with Naturalist Gu | 2026-04-29 | 1 h 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
A Paleo Nerd is a grown-up who still has the child-like wonder and love for dinosaurs, fossils, science, and paleontology. Paleo Nerds follows Alaskan artist, Ray Troll, and his friend ventriloquist David Strassman, as they host exciting interviews with paleontologists, scientists and fellow paleo nerds from around the world. They take what would’ve been a boring science class and turn it into an…
About Paleo Nerds
Paleo Nerds is a science podcast hosted by Alaskan artist Ray Troll and ventriloquist David Strassman, according to the show's website and feed. Each episode features an interview with a paleontologist, scientist or fellow enthusiast about dinosaurs, fossils and deep time. The feed lists 102 episodes released about every four weeks, with a median episode length of roughly 70 minutes. The website describes the show as a production of the Troll Line and Puppetronics Corporation.
Apple Podcasts shows 167 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the reviews praise the guests and the hosts' approachable style. Listener figures are estimates only: based on the ratings count and show size, the feed suggests roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish download numbers, and no sponsors were seen in the recent episode titles or description.
A host-read sponsorship is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, depending on audience size. The show suits science education, museum, outdoor and family learning brands that want to reach curious adults and families.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Paleo Nerds can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Paleo Nerds
How much does Paleo Nerds charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The show does not publish a rate card, so the final price is set by the show.
What is Paleo Nerds about?
Paleo Nerds is a science podcast hosted by Ray Troll and David Strassman. Each episode interviews paleontologists and scientists about dinosaurs, fossils and deep time.
How do I contact Paleo Nerds about sponsoring an episode?
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