Bone Wars | Paleontologist Ashley Hall

Michael and Ryan welcome paleontologist and children’s author https://www.instagram.com/lady_naturalist to dig into the wild world of fossils—from her work at the La Brea Tar Pits to the drama of the Bone Wars. They explore the queer legacy of Sue the...

Episode 5 of the Whyte Noise podcast, hosted by Michael Judson Berry & Ryan Wilder, titled "Bone Wars | Paleontologist Ashley Hall" was published on April 21, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.

April 21, 2025 ·47m · Whyte Noise

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Summary

Michael and Ryan welcome paleontologist and children’s author Ashley Hall to dig into the wild world of fossils—from her work at the La Brea Tar Pits to the drama of the Bone Wars. They explore the queer legacy of Sue the T-Rex, the ethics of fossil trade, and why collaboration in science matters more than competition. Plus: a nod to Mary Anning and a teaser for next week’s ghostly episode. Subscribe and Watch on YouTube Connect with Us: Michael Judson Berry | Ryan WilderTheme: “Happy Dance” by Mr. Smith is licensed under Attribution 4.0 International License. “Running Fanfare” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported.

Episode Description

Michael and Ryan welcome paleontologist and children’s author Ashley Hall to dig into the wild world of fossils—from her work at the La Brea Tar Pits to the drama of the Bone Wars. They explore the queer legacy of Sue the T-Rex, the ethics of fossil trade, and why collaboration in science matters more than competition. Plus: a nod to Mary Anning and a teaser for next week’s ghostly episode.

Subscribe and Watch on YouTube

Connect with Us: Michael Judson Berry | Ryan Wilder

Theme: “Happy Dance” by Mr. Smith is licensed under Attribution 4.0 International License. “Running Fanfare” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under Attribution 3.0 Unported.