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Paleo Bites

Welcome to Paleo Bites, the weekly podcast hosted by Matthew Donald where we make dumb jokes, reference pop culture, derail like crazy, and oh yeah, discuss and rate dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Each episode Matthew and a rotating set of guest co-hosts talk about a different genus of primeval critter, explain basic stats, exchange plenty of banter, barely fact-check, and at the end, rate the creature one out of 65 million for any reason, including but not limited to sexiness, mana, and

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All Episodes

24:27

Sauroniops, the Eye of Sauron

Paleo Bites ·

2020/05/12

(image source: https://images.dinosaurpictures.org/sauroniops_pachytholus_by_malvit-d5knpiu_778a.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lexi Ryan discuss Sauroniops, servant of Morgoth and conqueror of Middle-Earth, or at least the Middle Cretaceous. From the, well, Mid Cretaceous, this 42-foot carcharodontosaurid was the one lord of the rings, and he does not share power! Well actually, he did; he lived alongside other predators like Suchomimus and Spinosaurus, so there was plenty of predator

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24:56

Canis dirus, the Dire Wolf

Paleo Bites ·

2020/05/05

(image source: https://dinopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Dire_Wolf?file=Direwolf1.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Natasha Krech discuss Canis dirus, the giant wolf ridden by orcs if dorky fantasy stories are to be believed. From the Late Pleistocene, this 5-foot dog hunted mastodons and ground sloths while competing with saber-toothed cats for the rank of dominant predator. Because even in prehistoric times, cats and dogs are never friends. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book

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18:49

Vulcanodon, the Volcano Tooth

Paleo Bites ·

2020/04/28

(image source: https://images.dinosaurpictures.org/vulcanodonNT_249c.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Vulcanodon, the dinosaur representative of the United Federation of Planets if the name is any indication. From the Early Jurassic, this 21-foot sauropod was one of the earliest true sauropods and primarily worked in the science division of the U.S.S. Enterprise... sorry, I can't help the Star Trek jokes! Live long and prosper! Or be like dinosaurs and go extinct..

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19:58

Purussaurus, the Purus River Lizard

Paleo Bites ·

2020/04/21

(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purussaurus#/media/File:Purussaurus_BW.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Allen Brooks discuss Purussaurus, a dino-sized croc living smack-dab in the middle of the Age of Mammals. From the Miocene epoch, this 40-foot caiman lurked in the rivers of South America, which makes it really tempting to jump in the ocean instead. Oh, whoops, this is also when C. megalodon lived. I guess it was just a bad time all around. Also, you can purchase Matthew

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26:00

Dracorex, the Dragon King

Paleo Bites ·

2020/04/14

(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dracorex_BW.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lexi Ryan discuss Dracorex, the Dragon King of Hogwarts according to its full scientific name Dracorex hogwartsia, which is pretty damn nerdy. From the Late Cretaceous, this 12-foot herbivore was totally valid and not a young Pachycephalosaurus; you hear that, Jack Horner?! Huh? You're not taking away the Dragon King of Hogwarts, you hear?! Who needs science and evidence when you have a cool

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17:26

Anomalocaris, the Abnormal Shrimp

Paleo Bites ·

2020/04/07

(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomalocaris#/media/File:Anomalocaris2019.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Natasha Krech discuss Anomalocaris, the first super-predator in Earth's history, albeit "super" only compared to everything else at the time. From the Early Cambrian, this 3-foot radiodont ate plenty of delicious things while simultaneously looking delicious itself. Seriously, imagine this thing fried and breaded and served with cocktail sauce! My mouth is watering just

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21:46

Pachycephalosaurus, the Thick-Headed Lizard

Paleo Bites ·

2020/03/31

(image source: https://images.dinosaurpictures.org/pachycephalosaurus_l_c101.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Pachycephalosaurus, the cueball-headed lizard that had a thick skull and a bad attitude; cue the stock joke of comparing it to some people you know. From the Late Cretaceous, this 15-foot herbivore apparently grew up with big spikes around its head that it somehow lost as it matured, according to Jack Horner. But what does he know? More than us, probably

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23:55

Helicoprion, the Spiral Saw

Paleo Bites ·

2020/03/24

(image source: https://www.newdinosaurs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/820_helicoprion_kezrek.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Allen Brooks discuss Helicoprion, the buzzsaw shark-like fish that's seriously metal. From the Early Permian, this 35-foot eugeneodontid sliced through fish and squids with the most hardcore set of pearly whites this side of... well, actual sharks. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic:

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23:30

Sinraptor, the Chinese Thief

Paleo Bites ·

2020/03/17

(image source: https://pixels.com/featured/sinraptor...) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Ben O'Regan discuss Sinraptor, Matthew's favorite dinosaur for some reason and the star of his Megazoic books. From the Late Jurassic period, this 22-foot metriacanthosaurid was the most awesome dinosaur ever based on our completely objective and totally non-biased analysis. Sorry, but facts are facts. Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at

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22:12

Prionosuchus, the Sierra Crocodile

Paleo Bites ·

2020/03/10

(image source: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prionosuchus#/media/File:Prionosuchus_BW.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Prionosuchus, a big-ass amphibian that ate sharks. From the Early Permian, this 30-foot temnospondyl was an awesome mix of one of those giant super-crocs and a newt. Seriously, if a witch turned you into a newt like this, you'd never want to get better. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here,

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22:53

O. megalodon, the Giant Tooth

Paleo Bites ·

2020/03/03

(image source: https://cdnph.upi.com/svc/sv/i/361155...) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Natasha Krech discuss C. megalodon, the super-shark star of B-movies everywhere. From the Early Miocene to the Late Pliocene, this 59-foot shark ate whales and terrorized beaches of old, except it was so big there's no way in hell it could get to the shallow waters of a beach. It's totally still alive today, though; I saw it in a YouTube video, so it has to be true! Want to further support the show? Sign

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12:45

Utahraptor, the Utah Thief

Paleo Bites ·

2020/02/25

(image source: https://www.deviantart.com/ewilloughb...) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Stephen Curro discuss Utahraptor, the feathered fiend from Wyoming we all love, or was that South Dakota? From the Early Cretaceous, this 22-foot dromaeosaurid prowled the Colorado swamps and forests, or was it Montana? Seriously, I have no idea where this thing comes from. Little help? Want to further support the show? Sign up to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/MatthewDonald. Also,

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18:21

Jaekelopterus, the Wing of Jaekel

Paleo Bites ·

2020/02/18

(image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaekelopterus#/media/File:Jaekelopterus_rhenaniae_reconstruction.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Allen Brooks discuss Jaekelopterus, the giant sea scorpion that might have been the largest arthropod ever, because that's exactly what the world needed. From the Early Devonian, this 10-foot eurypterid snipped at fish and other invertebrates while remaining safely confined in the realm of storybooks and horror movies and not real life. This

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18:09

Cryodrakon, the Cold Dragon

Paleo Bites ·

2020/02/11

(image source: http://cdn.sci-news.com/images/2019/09/image_7582_1-Cryodrakon-boreas.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Cryodrakon, the most Canadian pterosaur ever to Canada. From the Late Cretaceous, this 35-foot-wingspan azhdarchid pterosaur soared high above the woods while showing off the maple leaf pattern on its back like a true Canuck patriot. Or at least, that's what this paleoart would suggest. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book

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19:39

Parasaurolophus, the Near Lizard Crest

Paleo Bites ·

2020/02/04

(image source: https://images.dinosaurpictures.org/Parasaurolophus014_4de9.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Natasha Krech discuss Parasaurolophus, probably the most famous dinosaur with a genus name six syllables or more. From the Late Cretaceous, this 30-foot hadrosaur made a lot of ruckus with its crest, riling up dinosaurs with loud noises and music beats. Such a party animal. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel

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17:40

Eoraptor, the Dawn Thief

Paleo Bites ·

2020/01/28

(image source: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/dinosaurs/images/23911591/title/eoraptor-photo) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Stephen Curro discuss Eoraptor, the first dinosaur ever maybe, that was part theropod, part sauropod, part basal archosaur; you name it! From the Late Triassic, this 5-foot dinosaur was a tiny beast but an evolutionary giant. Also it ate bugs and plants. Not a specialist, but both. Seriously, just pick a diet. You can't have it both ways, Eo. Also, you can purchase

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19:25

Brachytrachelopan, the Short-Necked Pan

Paleo Bites ·

2020/01/21

(image source: https://www.deviantart.com/unlobogris/art/Brachytrachelopan-mesai-23241795) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Lawrence Mack discuss Brachytrachelopan, the "long"-neck dinosaur with severe anatomical inadequacy issues. From the Late Jurassic period, this 30-foot sauropod has such a short neck that the innuendos write themselves. Make sure this guy doesn't meet Mamenchisaurus, or he'll feel real insecure! Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon

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26:00

Mammuthus, the Mammoth

Paleo Bites ·

2020/01/14

(image source: https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/historyculture/images/WoollyMammoth_1.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Christina Eilert discuss Mammuthus, the proper genus name of the woolly mammoth. From the Late Pleistocene, this 12-foot-tall fuzzy elephant was the unofficial mascot of the Ice Age and survived beyond the construction of the Pyramids of Giza. For real. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The

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17:47

Dreadnoughtus, the One Who Fears Nothing

Paleo Bites ·

2020/01/07

(image source: http://images.dinosaurpictures.org/_a922.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Stephen Curro discuss Dreadnoughtus, the titanic lumberer that might have been the biggest dinosaur ever, but who knows really? From the Late Cretaceous, this 100-foot sauropod fear very little. In fact, getting it to dread would be for naught. Ohhhhh, Dreadnoughtus, I get it! Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its sequel "Megazoic: The Primeval

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19:25

Amargasaurus, the La Amarga Lizard

Paleo Bites ·

2019/12/31

(image source: http://images.dinosaurpictures.org/Amargasaurus_PC_0445.jpg) Host Matthew Donald and guest co-host Allen Brooks discuss Amargasaurus, the spiky longneck that would be real fun at New Year's Eve parties. From the Early Cretaceous, this 35-foot sauropod was a real pain in the neck to predators...literally! That is, Amargasaurus's neck was literally a pain to predators. It makes sense. Also, you can purchase Matthew Donald's dinosaur book "Megazoic" on Amazon by clicking here, its

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