Before Us

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Shore is dry around here

October 06, 2026

Click here to send us a message!As modern humans spread across the world along coastlines and waterways during the Late Pleistocene, they encountered a remarkable variety of coastal environments, each with its own resources and challenges. In this episode, we explore one of the seemingly least hospitable coastal environments: maritime deserts. We discuss Boodie Cave on Barrow Island, off Australia’s northwest coast, with Tiina Manne from the University of Queensland to discover how people ada...

The lore you know

September 29, 2026

Click here to send us a message!As modern humans spread across the world at the end of the Pleistocene, they learned to survive in a remarkable range of environments. How did those hunter-gatherers preserve their knowledge and pass it on from one generation to the next? In this episode, Helen and Erich speak with Patrick Nunn to explore the role of oral history, myths, and storytelling in the preservation of knowledge among preliterate societies.  Welcome back to a new season of Before Us! **...

Before Us Season 2 Trailer!

September 08, 2026

Click here to send us a message!A new season of Before Us premieres Tuesday, September 29, 2026! Join us as we  as we explore the remarkable human story behind the world we know today. We are continuing to explore humanity’s enduring relationship with aquatic resources and how coastlines and waterways helped shape our remarkable expansion worldwide. This season, we follow the movement of modern humans through Southeast and East Asia, around the North Pacific Rim, and into North and South Amer...

New Books in Archaeology · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Screens of the Stone Age · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

This Ancient Life · Low booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

Origin Stories · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Before Us?

Before Us is hosted by Erich Fisher and Helen Farr. Its publicly listed email is erich@worldsbeforedesign.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Before Us?

The publicly listed email for Before Us: erich@worldsbeforedesign.com.

How many listeners does Before Us have?

Podseeker estimates Before Us reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Before Us?

Before Us typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, geneticists, linguists, and other academic researchers with specialized expertise in prehistoric societies, human migration, maritime adaptation, oral traditions, or related fields. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed research; Academic books or major scholarly publications; Leadership or recognized expertise in a specialized research area. Recent guests include Tiina Manne and Patrick Nunn.

How hard is it to get booked on Before Us?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Before Us cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Archaeology, Human Evolution, Maritime Archaeology, and Prehistoric Societies. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.