It's surprising that a few 12-feet-deep pools of asphalt have proven to be one of the most significant troves of Pleistocene fossils, but the La Brea Tar Pits, located in the heart of Los Angeles, are giving science a clear picture of a puzzling time.
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In this fascinating episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the famous La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, exploring how these bubbling asphalt pools have been trapping and preserving animals for thousands of years. They discuss the incredible fossil discoveries found there, from saber-toothed tigers and dire wolves to massive American lions, and explain why there's such a disproportionate number of carnivore remains. The hosts also cover the ongoing scientific work at the site, including the exciting Project 23 excavation that's yielding new insights into prehistoric life and climate change.
Bad Influence
1990
1h 39m
★ 6.0
"I think that bad Rob Lowe movie, they, he did a bear to body in there — Josh was trying to recall a Rob Lowe movie where someone buried a body in the tar pits but was uncertain about the exact title."
— Josh
"It's like Bambi — Josh compared the sad scenario of mama mastodon getting trapped in tar pits to the tragic death of Bambi's mother."
— Josh
Behind the Candelabra
2013
1h 58m
★ 6.6
"Promoting the Liberace movie — Chuck mentioned seeing Matt Damon and Michael Douglas promoting this Liberace biographical film at a press junket."
— Chuck
Miracle Mile
1989
1h 28m
★ 6.9
"The great movie Miracle Mile — Josh recommended this cult classic film about nuclear war that was shot at the La Brea tar pits area."
— Josh
Top Gun
1986
1h 50m
★ 7.1
"The guy from Top Gun — Josh was identifying Anthony Edwards by referencing his role in Top Gun."
— Josh
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