Terrible Lizards
Terrible Lizards is a dinosaur podcast hosted by palaeontologist Dr David Hone of Queen Mary University of London and Iszi Lawrence. It covers dinosaur science, behaviour and popular culture, with 142 episodes released roughly every seven days, mostly 50 to 60 minutes with shorter Dinosaur Bites extras. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Science-led dinosaur show with a 4.9 Apple rating and a weekly audience of enthusiasts
- 202 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 signal a highly engaged listener base
- Weekly releases over more than five years give sponsors a consistent slot in a clean, family-friendly show
- Hosted by an active palaeontologist, so reads carry credibility with science-minded listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- educational, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 13 to 15 minutes for bonus episodes, 50 to 58 minutes for full episodes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website page links to Patreon support and merchandise (mugs and T-shirts), and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The website describes the show as clean and suitable for children as well as adults, and episode titles cover fossil science.
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 | terriblelizards.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1516259107 |
| RSS feed | terriblelizards.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S12DB21 Was Torosaurus REALLY a Male Triceratops? | 2026-10-07 | 11 min |
| TLS12DB20 Forked Tongues | 2026-09-30 | 13 min |
| TLS12E09 Dinosaur Tracks and photogrammetry | 2026-09-23 | 58 min |
| S12DB19 Where Did Pterosaurs Lay Their Eggs? | 2026-09-16 | 13 min |
| S12DB18 How Did Dinosaur Heads Attach? | 2026-09-02 | 11 min |
| S12E08 Live At Dinocon 2026 | 2026-08-26 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Terrible Lizards is a podcast about Dinosaurs with Dr David Hone and Iszi Lawrence.
About Terrible Lizards
Terrible Lizards is a dinosaur podcast hosted by palaeontologist Dr David Hone of Queen Mary University of London and Iszi Lawrence. The show covers dinosaur science, fossil evidence and how dinosaurs appear in popular culture, and the website describes it as clean enough for children as well as adults.
The feed lists 142 episodes, released roughly every seven days, with full episodes typically running 50 to 60 minutes and Dinosaur Bites bonus episodes around 13 to 15 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 202 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates, not published data, and suggest roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience weighted towards adults interested in science.
No sponsors appear in the feed or the last 20 episodes; the show is funded through Patreon and merchandise. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would sit at about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting natural history museums, science educators and children's learning brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Terrible Lizards can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Terrible Lizards
How much does Terrible Lizards charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200. The show currently runs no sponsors, so rates are indicative rather than published.
What is Terrible Lizards about?
Terrible Lizards is a podcast about dinosaurs hosted by palaeontologist David Hone and Iszi Lawrence. Episodes cover fossil science, dinosaur behaviour and how dinosaurs are portrayed in films and media.
How do I contact Terrible Lizards about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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