We Ask A Paleontologist Everything About Dinosaurs | Smosh Asks

So what IS a dinosaur...we asked Nate from @NHMLA! SMOSH ASKS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/3R1DnPu Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Rnt8Fe 0:00 Intro 2:34 What does it mean to be a paleontologist? 3:56 What are the different dinosaur eras? 7:25 How many different kinds of fossils are you finding? 8:10 What are fossils? 12:00 Are there any discoveries that would surprise you? 15:24 Who comes up with scientific names? 16:41 Did dinosaurs have friends? 19:39 What's up with the Cambrian explosion? 20:48 Do we know what dinosaurs sounded like? 22:08 How do you feel about media around dinosaurs? 22:38 What's your favorite dinosaur movie? 23:41 What sparked your interest in paleontology? 24:56 Is paleontology a competitive field? 26:05 What's the one dinosaur you don't want to near? 27:57 What's your favorite dinosaur? 28:42 How do you pronounce ankylosaurus? 29:54 Are there still dinosaurs in the deep ocean? 31:00 What's up with index fossils? 33:00 What's the most rideable dinosaur? 34:03 What's an unbelievable dinosaur fact? 34:42 Do museums ever do trades? 38:51 How did dinosaurs live their lives? 42:17 Have you ever to call for scientific help? 44:09 Has a discovery even taken your breath away? 44:52 What was early paleontology like? 46:34 Do you ever dig up human remains? 47:13 How often are new species discovered? 49:08 Has anything ever "de-evolved"? 51:05 What did the dig regions look like during the dinosaur era? 56:57 Do other paleontologists judge your favorite dinosaur? 57:41 What dinosaur do you think you could take on in a fight? 58:24 Are there many lost fossils because they are too far under the ocean? 59:03 Do you have a dream dig location? 1:00:14 Any weird dinosaur dreams? 1:00:53 What dinosaur survived the longest? 1:02:00 Are there dinosaurs in Antarctica? 1:06:13 Have you ever consulted on a movie or a book? 1:06:47 What's your favorite part of your job currently? 1:07:36 Would you take us on a dig? 1:08:36 Is there anywhere a normal person can find fossils in California? 1:09:41 What is the biggest life lesson you've learned from paleontology? SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/4hpe1Wd WEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU SEE Damien Haas // https://www.instagram.com/damienhaas/ Angela Giarratana // https://www.instagram.com/angelagiovanagiarratana/ Trevor Evarts // https://www.instagram.com/trevorevarts/ Jared Goldstein // https://www.instagram.com/heyjaredhey Dr. Nate Smith // https://www.youtube.com/nhmla WHO YOU DON’T SEE (usually) Director: Nicole Blacklock Editor: Patrick Horba Director, Smoshalike: Nicole Blacklock Producer, Smoshalike: Jonathan Hyon Production Designer: Cassie Vance Art Director: Adrian Sheen, Erin Kuschner, Josie Bellerby Assistant Art Director: Alexander Norman, Courtney Chapman Wardrobe Supervisor: Julia Rosner Prop Master: Abigail Schmidt, Bridgette Baron, Lunora Reyes Wardrobe Supervisor: Meagan Luby Stage Manager: Alex Aguilar HMUA: Gabriela Vega Director of Audio: Scott Neff Audio Technician: Matt Taylor Audio Utility: Dina Ramli Director of Photography: James Hull, Brennan Iketani Videographer: Eric Wann, James Hull Camera Operator: Reagan Frazier, Macy Armstrong, Matthew Faulkner Assistant Director: Tyler M. Kennedy Executive Vice President of Production: Amanda Barnes Director of Production: Alexcina Figueroa Production Manager: Tyler M. Kennedy Production Coordinator: Zianne Hoover, Oliver Wehlander Production Assistant: Charlie Coons, Caroline Smith Director of Post Production: Luke Baker DIT/Lead AE: Matt Duran DIT/AE: Beni Kimuene, Lauren Broussard Post Production Coordinator: Ariana Martinez Director of IT: Tim Baker IT & Equipment Coordinator: Lopati Ho Chee Sound Editor: Gareth Hird Senior Motion & Branding Designer: Christie Hauck Senior Graphic Designer: Jay Taylor Graphic Designer: Monica Ravitch Director of Channel Operations: Lizzy Jones Channel Operations Manager: Audrey Carganilla Channel Operations Coordinator: Sabrina Lieberman Social Media Associate Producer: Peter Ditzler Social Media Manager: Kim Wilborn Social Media Coordinator: Margaux Bernales Social Editor: Vida Robbins Merchandising Manager: Mallory Myers Director for Business Development: Chloe Mays Producer for Business Development: Liz Kummer Operations Manager: Marshall A. Pease Operations Coordinator: Sara Faltersack Financial Operations Specialist: Natalie Lewis Talent Coordinator: Danielle Moses People & Culture Manager: Katie Fink People & Culture Coordinator: Hannah Merritt CEO: Alessandra Catanese Executive Producers: Anthony Padilla, Ian Hecox CCO: Cory Midgarden EVP of Programming & Development: Kiana Parker Producer, Special Projects: Rachel Collis Executive Coordinator: Katelyn Hempstead OTHER SMOSHES: Smosh: https://bit.ly/4wUu0jH Smosh Pit: https://bit.ly/4aZo6Wa Smosh Games: https://bit.ly/3TMpGVh Smosh Cast: https://bit.ly/3TvXHJr FOLLOW US: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smosh Instagram: https://instagram.com/smoshalike Facebook: https://facebook.com/smosh