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Tiny Dinos

by Connor Ratliff & James III

Comedy

What if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs? But made them tiny? And then made a podcast about their top secret project? TINY DINOS is an improvised sitcom/talk show starring science novices Connor Ratliff and James III and featuring a cavalcade of special guests (Lauren Lapkus, Jason Mantzoukas, Jermaine Fowler, Adam Conover, John Hodgman, etc.) who help them navigate the perils of keeping a big (tiny) secret while maintaining a healthy (unhealthy) friendship. File Under: Science, Friendship, Dinosaurs, Tiny.

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Episodes

  1. Emergency: Tiny Dinos LIVE – April 22 (Online & In Person)

    (Please) join us for Tiny Dinos Live in LA! – a one-night-only event packed with science, special guests, and very small dinosaurs. Tickets (IRL & livestream): dynastytypewriter.com

  2. "What Kind Of Day Has It Been Again" Feat. Brandon Scott Jones

    James makes an alarming discovery, and two unexpected visitors change everything.

  3. "Science Boom Boom" Feat. Scott Aukerman & Alex Song-Xia

    James & Connor meet with “the Lorne Michaels of character improv” and beg him to give their science podcast a new home.

  4. "Blank Chex or Blanque Cheque or Blankie Doodle Dandy or Blank Chic or Bounced Check" Feat. Griffin Newman & Monika Smith

    A meeting with a Hollywood executive and an unexpected visitor – can the podcast be SAVED?

  5. "Task Rabbit Redemption" Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Chloe Troast

    Rival scientist Jason returns with a surprising declaration.

  6. "Palme D'Inos" Feat. Sebastian Conelli & Matt Catanzano

    Actor Sebastian Conelli stops by the duplex to promote the Palme D'Or-winning feature film, Anora; meanwhile, the two scientists have taken on an intern. 3. Do the Right Thing 2. Hitch 1. Anora

  7. “The Tiny Dinos New Year’s Eve Rockin’ New Year's Special Party Episode Countdown Podcast Special” Feat. Terry Withers & Alex Song-Xia & GUSTER

    It’s almost 2025! Or it should be, if you listen to this episode at the correct time – start playing it roughly 48 minutes before the stroke of midnight, and you can ring in the new year with James & Connor and a cavalcade of special guests!

  8. “A Tiny Dinos XMAS Holiday Special” Feat. Aaron Read & Allan McLeod

    Connor's brother returns for a holiday visit; a mysterious stranger appears with some VERY surprising XMAS news that will change EVERYTHING.

  9. “Lawyering The Law” Feat. Monique Moses & Cody Randall

    James’ wife, Monique, stops by with a big surprise: she has booked one of her peers – attorney-at-law Cody Randall – for a long-awaited consultation about the legality of their top secret experiments.

  10. “Pizza & Flowers” Feat. Paul Scheer & Jonathan Braylock & Jerah Milligan

    When comedian Paul Scheer drops by to promote his book, James & Connor are troubled by a series of unwelcome deliveries. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  11. "Good News/Bad News” Feat. Mary Holland & Corin Wells

    James re-starts the podcast with special guest Mary Holland and a big surprise, plus they receive some bad news about the future of the podcast. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  12. Tiny Dinos Season 2 Trailer

    Tiny Dinos returns Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024!

  13. “What Kind of Day Has It Been” Feat. Paul F. Tompkins

    James and Connor are visited by Dr. Crispy, the controversial family doctor who delivered Connor into the world as a baby.

  14. “The Errand” Feat. Ben Schwartz

    While James embarks upon a top secret errand, Connor is left to talk with special guest Ben Schwartz. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  15. “A New Dawn For Jennifer Garner (with Richard Nixon)” Feat. Betsy Sodaro & Carl Tart

    A thwarted home invasion leads to a heart-to-heart conversation, which leads to an early morning conversation with the landlord. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  16. “Homeland Security ” Feat. Lisa Gilroy & Anthony Atamanuik

    A friendly talk about “The Comedy Space In Podcasting” with Lisa Gilroy; a Pentagon official suspects that James and Connor are “up to something.” -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  17. “Bajillion Dollar Dinosaurs” Feat. Kulap Vilaysack & D'Arcy Carden

    Connor & James seek podcasting advice from an expert; an impromptu date with a nosy neighbor leads to a surprising outcome. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  18. “The Invisibles” Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Alex Song-Xia

    Connor surprises James with a new invention; a rival scientist reveals his alarming new discovery. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  19. "Solar Age Disinformation" Feat. John Hodgman & Natalie Rotter-Laitman

    A door-to-door salesman makes a big sale; author John Hodgman proposes an intriguing literary scheme. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store This episode features additional music by Podington Bear.

  20. “Big Brother, Little Brother” Feat. Jermaine Fowler & Aaron Read

    James books a “showbiz” guest, Jermaine Fowler, who arrives with an unusual request; Connor's brother, Aaron, stops by to check out the podcast. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast Support the dinos: Merch store

  21. “The Circle Of Trust” Feat. Adam Conover & Monique Moses

    James wants to tell his wife, Monique, about the dinosaurs; guest Adam Conover joins the circle of trust. Feat. Adam Conover & Monique Moses -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast. Support the dinos: Merch Store.

  22. "A Very Big Tiny Secret" Feat. Zach Cherry & Lauren Lapkus

    James learns two secrets from Connor. Feat. Zach Cherry & Lauren Lapkus. -- Follow the show: @tinydinospodcast. Support the dinos: Merch Store.

  23. Introducing Tiny Dinos!

    What if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs? But made them tiny? And then made a podcast about their top secret project? TINY DINOS is an improvised sitcom/talk show starring science novices Connor Ratliff and James III and featuring a cavalcade of special guests...

About this show

What if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs? But made them tiny? And then made a podcast about their top secret project? TINY DINOS is an improvised sitcom/talk show starring science novices Connor Ratliff and James III and featuring a cavalcade of special guests (Lauren Lapkus, Jason Mantzoukas, Jermaine Fowler, Adam Conover, John Hodgman, etc.) who help them navigate the perils of keeping a big (tiny) secret while maintaining a healthy (unhealthy) friendship.

File Under: Science, Friendship, Dinosaurs, Tiny.

Hosted by

Connor Ratliff & James III

Categories

Comedy Improv Science

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Tiny Dinos have?

Tiny Dinos has 23 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 22, 2025.

What is Tiny Dinos about?

What if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs? But made them tiny? And then made a podcast about their top secret project? TINY DINOS is an improvised sitcom/talk show starring science novices Connor Ratliff and James III and featuring a cavalcade of special guests...

How often does Tiny Dinos release new episodes?

Tiny Dinos publishes every two weeks, based on its 23 episodes since April 2024.

Who hosts Tiny Dinos?

Tiny Dinos is created and hosted by Connor Ratliff & James III.
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