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AnthroBiology Podcast

AnthroBiology Podcast

Gaby Lapera

The AnthroBiology Podcast sits down with biological anthropologists once or twice a month to learn about what they do and why it's rad. Want to know more about our evolutionary past? Or what your bones say about you? Maybe chimps are more your speed? If it's anthropology and it's about humans, we'll cover it. Learn more at anthrobiology.com
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Top 10 AnthroBiology Podcast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best AnthroBiology Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to AnthroBiology Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite AnthroBiology Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. Barbara J. King - Animal Cognition & Emotion
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10/17/20 • 48 min

Dr. Barbara J. King joins us in this week's episode to discuss animal cognition and emotion. Along the way, we hear about her start in biological anthropology studying baboons and how her career shifted several times to focus on animal cognition more broadly, followed by a turn towards advocacy and science communication. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Mr. Chris Aris - PhD Candidate, University of Kent
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09/30/20 • 57 min

Chris Aris is a PhD candidate at the University of Kent in the UK. In this week's episode, we discuss grad school survival strategies, mental health, the differences between the US and UK grad school systems, choosing the right path for you, and some of the things we wish we'd known before we went to grad school. Plus, teeth!

Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.

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Jill McCormick is a historic preservation officer working for the Quechan Tribe near Yuma, Arizona. This week, she joins the show to discuss what it's like to be an archaeologist trying to preserve Tribal history, Tribal perspectives on working with CRM archaeology firms, and how folks can get involved if they're interested. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. Christian Crowder - Forensic Anthropology
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09/23/22 • 71 min

Dr. Christian Crowder from the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office joins the show to talk about his experiences in forensic anthropology, using histology for forensic cases, and how anthropologists are a crucial component of the response team for mass fatality events. Dr. Crowder also talks about his work on the editorial boards of peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Forensic Anthropology.

Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at [email protected].

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. John Lindo - Ancient DNA & Pre-Contact Groups
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07/20/22 • 37 min

Dr. John Lindo of Emory talks about ancient DNA -- how it works, what you can understand from it, and why it's important. He explains how he's using ancient DNA to understand the biological diversity of pre-contact indigenous groups in the Americas.

Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology. Email the host at [email protected].

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Mr. Chris Webster - CRM Archaeology
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08/06/20 • 31 min

Meet Chris Webster, a CRM archaeologist, anthropology podcast mogul, and all-around hustler. He joins the show to give a different perspective on making a career out of anthropology and what it's like to work in commercial settings as a cultural resource management archaeologist. Webster also discusses what it's like working with biological anthropologists and tribal monitors. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. Tanya Smith - Teeth

Dr. Tanya Smith - Teeth

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07/23/20 • 49 min

Dr. Tanya Smith of Griffith University talks about teeth -- everything from individual development to using teeth to understand past environments and lifestyles. She also discusses some of the cultural practices surrounding teeth.

Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology

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Dr. Daniel Lieberman of Harvard talks about considering human evolution through adaptations to run. He also explains mismatch diseases and the types of preventative care we can take to keep ourselves healthy. We also chat about diversity and the importance of including your study population in your work.

Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. John Verano - Forensics & Bioarchaeology
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05/27/20 • 39 min

Dr. John Verano of Tulane University wades into forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. He discusses some of the realities of working with the recently deceased before switching gears to talk about a giant sacrifice site that he's been working on in Peru. Plus, find out what mummies smell like. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology!

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AnthroBiology Podcast - Dr. Sean Tallman - Sex Estimation & Diversity
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01/28/21 • 56 min

Dr. Sean Tallman talks about crafting new sex estimation methods for modern populations and the importance of DEI in forensics and anthropology. How can diversity shift how research is done? What are some ways to make the field more inclusive? Listen to Dr. Tallman's take on all of it in this episode. Find links to articles, books, and pics at AnthroBiology.com. Find the show on Instagram and Twitter @AnthroBiology.

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FAQ

How many episodes does AnthroBiology Podcast have?

AnthroBiology Podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does AnthroBiology Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Evolution, Archaeology, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science, Anthropology, Paleoanthropology and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on AnthroBiology Podcast?

The episode title 'Dr. Mark Griffin - Teeth in pre-contact Native American groups' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on AnthroBiology Podcast?

The average episode length on AnthroBiology Podcast is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of AnthroBiology Podcast released?

Episodes of AnthroBiology Podcast are typically released every 18 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of AnthroBiology Podcast?

The first episode of AnthroBiology Podcast was released on Jan 8, 2020.

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