Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs artwork

Dinosaur George Kids - A Show for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs

157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 262 ratings

A show for kids who love dinosaurs, paleontology, and other cool science stuff. It's a fun, family friendly, place where children are not only taught about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, but they are also taught about good manners and courtesy. 
It's funny, upbeat and very entertaining fro any ages 1 to 100!

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Episodes

98 - Spinosaurus (2) Dino of the Month

February 10, 2024 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Our patreon club members have voted and asked that Spinosaurus be the featured dinosaur on this podcast. So join us and learn some really remarkable facts. 

97 - Scipionyx - (Discovery of a lifetime!)

January 28, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

One of the most remarkable discoveries in paleontology, this small dinosaur was fossilized with its organs, skin, soft tissue, digestive system and much more still intact. This is an amazing find and we know you'll love learning about it. 

96 - A New Species of Tyrannosaurus! - (+ December Birthday Shoutouts)

January 21, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

I can't believe I missed sending shout-outs to my patreon T-rex members in December! Sorry they are late. In this lesson we will learn about the new Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis! 

95 - Dino George Answers Q&A

January 15, 2024 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Dinosaur George invited his assistant, Noah, to help answer questions, and choose winners in some Who Would Wins.

94 - Panoplosaurus (Well Armored Herbivore)

January 14, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Panoplosaurus is  a member of the Ankylosaur group of dinosaurs, but lacks the massive tail club. But their extensive body armor was all they needed to survive. Join Dinosaur George on this lesson to lear about this amazing armored dino. 

93 - Changyuraptor (We hit 1 Million!)

December 27, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Our podcast just hit 1 million downloads!!!  In this episode Dinosaur George talks about the discovery of a new 4-winged dinosaur! 

94 - Changyuraptor (We hit 1 Million!)

December 27, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Our podcast just hit 1 million downloads!!!  In this episode Dinosaur George talks about the discovery of a new 4-winged dinosaur! 

92 - Deinocheirus (Terrible Hands)

December 10, 2023 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Discovered in the 1960's, all that was unearthed was the hands and arms of this amazing dinosaur. It remained a mystery until decades later, when a near complete skeleton was found. Join us and learn more about this large omnivore. 

91 - Nanuqsaurus (Terror of the Frozen World)

November 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Dinosaurs did not only live in swamps. The discovery of Nanuqsaurus proved that they could live in very cold climates. Join Dinosaur George for this interesting podcast, featuring Nanuqsaurus, a smaller releative of T-rex. You will also hear interview from out top three contest winners from our Halloween costume contest.  Congratulations to 1st place winner Judah, 2nd place winner Riley, and third place winner Sawyer! 

90 - Kronosaurus - King of the Sea

October 16, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Join Dinosaur George and learn about this massive sea reptile that swam the ancient seas of the Cretaceous. 

89 - Pteranodon (Flying Reptile)

September 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

In this episode Dinosaur George will teach you a lot of facts that may be new to you. We're sure you'll love this lesson on the amazing flying reptile, Pteranodon!

88 - Mamenchisaurus - The Long LONG LONG Neck.

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Over half of its body is its neck. This sauropod is an amazing dinosaur!!!!!

87 - Kosmoceratops (New, Strange Ceratopsian)

July 13, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

This member of the Ceratopsian family of dinosaurs is unique from all other members. Learn about this unusual herbivore, as well as listen to Q&A and Who Would Wins in this podcast episode. 

86 - Lambeosaurus (Duck-Billed Dino)

July 03, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Hadrosaurs were an amazing group of herbivore dinosaurs. One of its larger members was our Feature Creature for this episode; Lambeosaurus. Join Dinosaur George in this episode and learn about how these dinosaurs may have used their crests to create sound. 

85- Basilosaurus (The King of the Whales)

June 26, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Basilosaurus was huge swimming predator that is often mistaken for a mosasaur. But this animal was a mammal, not a reptile. Join Dinosaur George as he describes this massive creature. 

84 - Pleurocoelus - A Mystery Sauropod

June 21, 2023 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

One of the most difficult parts of describing a new species of dinosaur is knowing if the bones you've found are from a new species, or could these bones represent a different growth stage from a similar dinosaur that has already been named. Learn about this cool long-necked dinosaur and hear Dinosaur George describe how difficult it can be for paleontologists to identify the species. 

83 - Sinornithosaurus (May B-day Shout Outs)

June 17, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

Sinornithosaurus was a small, but dangerous, member of the "raptor" family of meat-eating dinosaurs. Could this be a venomous dinosaur? Join Dinosaur George and learn all about this cool theropod in this podcast.

82- Smilodon (Knife -Tooth Cat)

April 09, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Smilodon is one of the most recognized prehistoric creatures because of its massive long teeth. 

81 - Edmontosaurus (The Duck Billed Dino)

March 25, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

It was one of the largest members of the Hadrosaur family of plant-eating dinosaurs. Learn about this amazingly successful herbivore and how it was able to spread its numbers across Western North America!

80 - Rajasaurus (The Dinosaur Prince of India)

March 13, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Rajasaurus was the top predator in India during the late Cretaceous Period. It's most unusual feature was a horn on its skull. Join Dinosaur George as he tells you all about this unusual carnivore. 

79 - The Story of Mary Anning the Paleontologist.

January 28, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In the 1800's, when paleontology was a new science, young Mary Anning collected fossils on the beach. She made some remarkable discoveries but was not given credit for her finds. Now, all the years later, she is recognized for the work she did. 

78 - Acheroraptor ( A New Raptor)

January 02, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

For many dinosaurs that are discovered, only a few fossils are found of the skeleton. So paleontologists have to look at other similar dinosaurs and compare the bones to others to help estimate the size. Few bones of Acheroraptor have been found, but scientists know it was a member of the "raptor" family.

77 - Welcome New Members and Q&A

December 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Dinosaur George welcomes new T-rex members of the patreon club who may not have received their welcome gifts in time for the holiday. He also answers questions and gives birthday shoutouts. 

76 - Stegouros (The Amazing Tail Weapon)

November 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

The new discovery of this small member of the Ankylosaur family has come with two amazing discoveries for science. Listen to Dinosaur George as he tells what about this cool dinosaur, and what it means to paleontology. 

75 - Paraceratherium (The GIANT Rhino)

November 12, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

When  we think of giant prehistoric creatures, we immediately think about dinosaurs. But there were gigantic creatures that appeared on earth long after the dinosaurs were gone. In this episode we will learn about one of the largest land mammals that ever lived! And it's a rhino!

74 - Interviews at the Museum

November 01, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

We set up our podcasting equipment at our Museum in San Antonio and invited our listeners to ask questions. This podcast is a recording of those interviews. Hope you enjoy it. 

73 - Postosuchus (The Triassic Terror)

October 17, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Just as dinosaurs began to make their appearance, they had to contend with a very powerful apex predator; Postosuchus! Learn all about this large carnivore in this podcast episode with Dinosaur George.

72 - Why Was T-rex So Mean?

October 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Were carnivore dinosaurs really mean, or do movies and books give them a bad wrap? Listen to DG explain the role of carnivores in the ecosystem. 

71 - Daspletosaurus (The Frightful Lizard)

October 04, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Before there was Tyrannosaurus, there was Daspletosaurus. This apex predator ruled the Late Cretaceous over 74 million years ago!

70 - How To Become a Paleontologist

September 27, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Do you really like paleontology? Would you like a career in fossils? In this episode Dinosaur George will give you some advice. 

69 - Dryosaurus (Chipmonk Dinosaur?)

September 19, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

In this episode we reveal some interesting facts about this small and swift little herbivore. Dinosaur George explains some of the benefits of being a small dinosaur.

68 - Dinosaur George Answers Questions

September 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

We receive so many questions from our patreon members and the Dinosaur George Kids Facebook group, DG takes time to answer them in this podcast. 

67 - Elaphrosaurus (Slender and Fast Predator)

August 22, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

They start off being carnivores and grow up to be omnivores? You'll learn some amazing facts about this slender and fast dinosaur. 

66 - Helicoprion (Spiral Saw Jaws)

August 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

It is one of the most unique sharks that ever existed. It may have looked like a normal shark, but its jaws are unlike anything you've ever seen. It had a circular saw mouth!!!

65 - Yangchuanosaurus (The Other Allosaurus)

July 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

It was the apex predator of its time and location. And it looked very similar to Allosaurus, but was separated by thousands of miles. How did these two dinosaurs end up looking like each other? 

64 - Meraxes - A New Giant Predator

July 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

It's just been discovered and paleontologists are amazed at the size of this meat-eating dinosaur.

63 - Euoplocephalus (Armored Head)

July 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

A cousin of Ankylosaurus, Euoplocephalus was a heavily built herbivore that was covered in body armor. It's massive tail club was an ultimate weapon of defense. 

62 - Tarbosaurus -The "Other" King of Dinosaurs

June 06, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Tarbosaurus was the largest carnivore dinosaur in Asia. Like its North American cousin, Tyrannosaurus rex, this massive predator ruled its domain. 

61 - Amargasaurus - The Spiked-Necked Sauropod

June 01, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

It is one of the most interesting members of the sauropod family. It's most unique feature are the long spikes on their neck!!! What were they for? How were they used?  You'll fin d the answers to these and many other questions on this podcast.

60 - Herrerasaurus - King of the Triassic

May 22, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

When dinosaurs first appeared on earth, most were very small. But one was, at the time, a rather large carnivore. During the Triassic period, Herrerasaurus reigned as King of the carnivore dinosaurs! 

59 - Listener Submitted Questions and Who Would Wins

April 07, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

In this episode Dinosaur George answers questions submitted by the listeners as well as taking on some Who Would Win challenges! 

58 - Quetzalcoatlus - The Feathered Serpent

February 12, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Quetzalcoatlus was one of the largest flying creatures ever discovered. Although it lived with the dinosaurs, it is not one. In this podcast you'll learn some amazing facts about this huge flying reptile from the Cretaceous period. 

57 - Balaur - Double Clawed Dragon

February 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Is it a dinosaur, a bird, or both? The discovery of this unique dinosaur has left paleontologist with some unanswered questions. In this podcast you'll learn some amazing facts about this strange creature. 

56 - Parasaurolphus - The Singing Dinosaur

January 27, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MB

With its long  head-crest this dinosaur may have been able to make sounds. Want to hear what it might have sounded like? Listen to this episode and find out. 

55 - Who Would Win and Ask DG

January 21, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

This is a special edition podcast where DG only answers questions and covers some Who Would Win suggestions! 

54 - Iguanodon - Thumbs Up

January 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Iguanodon is the second dinosaur named. It was a large and very successful herbivore that lived in numerous countries and different continents.  

53 - Brygmophyseter - The Shark Hunting Whale

January 02, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

We sometimes think sharks are the top predator in the sea, but 15 million years ago, a whale might have been one of the top hunters in the ocean. Brygmophyseter was an amazing predator with teeth like a Tyrannosaurus. In this podcast Dinosaur George will teach you about this amazing "Biting Whale". 

52 - Archaeopteryx - The Bird/Dinosaur

December 24, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

The discovery of Archaeopteryx had an amazing impact on paleontology and our understanding of the relationship between birds and theropod dinosaurs. In this podcast Dinosaur George will explain why it is such an important fossil. 

51 - Nanotyrannus - Is it Real?

December 14, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Nanotyrannus is the subject of great debate among paleontologists. Some believe it is a miniature cousin of Tyrannosaurus rex, while others believe it is the skeleton of a juvenile T-rex. Is this a new species of dinosaur, or is it just a small specimen of The King? These and other questions will be discussed in this episode. 

50 - Oviraptor - The Misnamed Dinosaur

December 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Oviraptor is an unusual dinosaur with a bird-like skull and toothless beak. It's name means "Egg Thief", but was it really? You'll learn the answer to this question in this podcast!