American Museum of Natural History
Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
A major natural history museum renowned for landmark paleontological and zoological exhibits, including pioneering sauropod displays and an iconic T-Rex skeleton that has inspired generations of scientists and dinosaur enthusiasts. The institution serves as a research hub where prominent scientists conduct field research and postdoctoral work, while also being a significant cultural site subject to ongoing discussions about decolonization and artifact repatriation. Podcasts reference the museum both for its scientific contributions to paleontology and conservation and for its complex role in natural history institutions.
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Episode Mentions
Ologies with Alie Ward · Apr 1, 2026
Nudibranchology (GLAMOROUS SEA SLUGS) with Jessica Goodheart and Terry Gosliner
“Major natural history museum in New York; employer of Jessica Goodheart, assistant curator studying marine invertebrate biodiversity and evolution.”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 23, 2026
Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History
“Bill Schutt has maintained a long-term association as a research associate and conducts field research with their affiliated scientists”
I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
Sauropod Shindig
“Mounted the first public sauropod display (Apatosaurus/Brontosaurus) in 1905 and created the iconic rearing Barosaurus mount in 1991”
Just the Zoo of Us · Feb 5, 2026
322: The Bird Hall w/ Shannon Hackett & John Bates!
“Institution where Shannon Hackett and John Bates completed postdoctoral research before joining Field Museum”
Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family · Feb 5, 2026
Tyranosaurus Rex vs Triceratops
“Referenced by Riley Black as location of iconic T-Rex skeleton that inspired childhood interest in paleontology”
The Chris Hedges Report · Jan 22, 2026
Decolonizing The World (w/ Amin Husain) | The Chris Hedges Report
“Monument to white supremacy with Teddy Roosevelt statue; site of decolonial organizing campaigns and artifact repatriation demands”
The Wild with Chris Morgan · Jan 20, 2026
How the quest for the giant panda changed modern conservation
“First institution to display the giant panda pelt in 1919, sparking global interest and expeditions to find the living animal”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Oct 20, 2025
Bonus Episode: COCKROACH MILK with Joshua Benoit and Sinead English
“Houses frozen samples of cockroach milk in the Entomology Department's bug freezer for research purposes”
Radiolab · Jul 11, 2025
Desperately Seeking Symmetry
“Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, discussed particle physics and the universe's asymmetry.”