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Terrible Lizards

Iszi Lawrence, David Hone

Booking Overview

A dinosaur-focused science podcast combining host-led palaeontology explainers with interviews featuring specialist researchers and fossil experts. Credible pitches would include palaeontologists, ichnologists, dinosaur and pterosaur researchers, fossil specialists, and science communicators with relevant research or public outreach credentials; booking difficulty is medium because the subject matter is specialized but the show regularly engages accessible academic experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 142

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.5k subscribers

Instagram: 8.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

throwsticks@iszi.com

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Host

Iszi Lawrence - Historian, comedian, writer, broadcaster, and science communicator focused on making history and science accessible to broad audiences.

David Hone - Palaeontologist and academic specializing in dinosaur evolution, behaviour, and ecology, as well as a writer and public science communicator.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Palaeontologists, ichnologists, fossil researchers, dinosaur specialists, and science communicators with demonstrable expertise in dinosaur science, palaeontology, trace fossils, or related prehistoric-life research.
Required Achievements:  
Published palaeontological research, Long-term field or museum research experience, Specialist expertise in dinosaur or fossil science, Public outreach, documentary, museum, or educational communication experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Brent Breithaupt - Dinosaur Footprints And Trackways, Trace Fossils, Photogrammetry, Pterosaur Footprints, Dinosaur Behaviour, Fossil Research, And Wyoming Palaeontology.

Recent Topics

Science, Paleontology, Dinosaurs, Fossils, Prehistoric Life

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Terrible Lizards
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S12DB21 Was Torosaurus REALLY a Male Triceratops?

October 07, 2026

Was Torosaurus REALLY a Male Triceratops? | Dinosaur Bites Terrible Lizards Dinosaur Bites – bite-sized extracts from old episodes and live streams to keep you going. Was Torosaurus actually just a male Triceratops? Can we tell whether pterosaurs had emotions? And could the surprisingly dexterous feet of modern birds give us clues about dinosaur behaviour? In this Dinosaur Bite, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone tackle some wonderfully difficult questions about what we can and can't know about d...

TLS12DB20 Forked Tongues

September 30, 2026

Could a pair of Quetzalcoatlus really harass a T. rex away from a carcass? And did dinosaurs have forked tongues like snakes and Komodo dragons? In this Dinosaur Bite, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone tackle both questions - starting with the Prehistoric Planet scene in which two enormous azhdarchid pterosaurs hassle a T. rex over a carcass. Dave explains why the basic idea is perfectly plausible, drawing comparisons with modern animals such as hyenas, lions and vultures. But there's one part o...

TLS12E09 Dinosaur Tracks and photogrammetry

September 23, 2026

What can dinosaur footprints tell us that bones can't? n this episode of Terrible Lizards, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone talk to palaeontologist Brent Breithaupt about the science of trace fossils: the footprints, trackways, nests, bite marks and other evidence left behind by animals millions of years ago.  You can watch the episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/puS0gkuTCHY Brent has spent decades studying dinosaur and pterosaur footprints, particularly in Wyoming, and was at the forefro...

Frequently asked questions

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Terrible Lizards
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How do I get in touch with Terrible Lizards?

Terrible Lizards is hosted by Iszi Lawrence and David Hone. Its publicly listed email is throwsticks@iszi.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 Terrible Lizards?

The publicly listed email for Terrible Lizards: throwsticks@iszi.com.

How many listeners does Terrible Lizards have?

Podseeker estimates Terrible Lizards reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Terrible Lizards?

Terrible Lizards typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Palaeontologists, ichnologists, fossil researchers, dinosaur specialists, and science communicators with demonstrable expertise in dinosaur science, palaeontology, trace fossils, or related prehistoric-life research. Common among recent guests: Published palaeontological research; Long-term field or museum research experience; Specialist expertise in dinosaur or fossil science. Recent guests include Brent Breithaupt.

How hard is it to get booked on Terrible Lizards?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Terrible Lizards cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Paleontology, Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Prehistoric Life. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

throwsticks@iszi.com

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