Origin Stories
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 94
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 8.6k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@leakeyfoundation.org
meredith@leakeyfoundation.org
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Host
Meredith Johnson - Host and executive producer of Origin Stories, presenting accessible stories about human evolution and the science of human origins.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Nina Jablonski - The Origins Of Clothing, Human Survival And Migration, Technology, And The Evolution Of Human Skin And Self-presentation.
Birutė Mary Galdikas - Orangutan Behavior, Field Research, Conservation, And The Threats Facing Orangutans And Their Forests.
Melanie Beasley - Chemical Signals In Neanderthal Teeth And Bones, And Evidence Concerning Neanderthal Diets.
Ann Gibbons - Ancient Hominin Species Living Alongside One Another In South Africa’s Cradle Of Humankind.
Recent Topics
Episodes
What Should We Eat? Evolution, Diet, and Health
September 29, 2026
What does evolutionary science tell us about what we should eat? In this episode, Harvard paleoanthropologist and author Daniel Lieberman joins us to discuss food, health, human evolution, and his new book, "Fed Up: What Evolution Reveals About Food, Diet, Health, and Eating Well." Origin Stories is a project of The Leakey Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. Support our work and this show at leakeyfoundation.org/originstories Book Givea...
The Not So Naked Ape: The Origins of Clothing
July 28, 2026
Humans are the only animals that get dressed every day. Clothing is one of our most important inventions, yet we rarely even think about it as a technology. Nina Jablonski joins us to explore when and why our ancestors started wearing clothes, and what that decision meant for our survival, our migration across the planet, and our sense of self. Origin Stories is a project of The Leakey Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. Please support ...
Biruté Mary Galdikas - A Life Among Orangutans
March 31, 2026
Biruté Mary Galdikas passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 79. She spent more than 50 years studying orangutans in Borneo and fighting to protect them. Before she began her work, orangutans were the least understood of the great apes. She changed that. Her research formed the foundation of what we now know about orangutans. She was the first to learn what they ate, how they lived, how they moved, their long interbirth intervals, and so much more. Including the many threats to their sur...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Origin Stories?
Origin Stories is hosted by Meredith Johnson. Its publicly listed emails are info@leakeyfoundation.org and meredith@leakeyfoundation.org. 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 Origin Stories?
The publicly listed emails for Origin Stories: info@leakeyfoundation.org and meredith@leakeyfoundation.org.
How many listeners does Origin Stories have?
Podseeker estimates Origin Stories reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Origin Stories?
Origin Stories typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published anthropologists, primatologists, paleoanthropologists, evolutionary scientists, archaeologists, or science writers with substantial research, fieldwork, or public scholarship related to human origins. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed research or significant fieldwork; Recognized expertise in human evolution, primate behavior, archaeology, or evolutionary science; Books, lectures, or accessible science writing for a general audience. Recent guests include Nina Jablonski, Birutė Mary Galdikas, and Melanie Beasley.
How hard is it to get booked on Origin Stories?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Origin Stories cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Human Evolution, Paleoanthropology, Primatology, and Archaeology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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meredith@leakeyfoundation.org
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