Tiny Dinos

Connor Ratliff & James III

What if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs? But made them tiny? And then made a podcast about their top secret project? TINY DINOS is an improvised sitcom/talk show starring science novices Connor Ratliff and James III and featuring a cavalcade of special guests (Lauren Lapkus, Jason Mantzoukas, Jermaine Fowler, Adam Conover, John Hodgman, etc.) who help them navigate the perils of keeping a big (tiny) secret while maintaining a healthy (unhealthy) friendship.

File Under: Science, Friendship, Dinosaurs, Tiny.

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20 episodes
Updated Apr 22, 2025

Episodes20

Newest first

Emergency: Tiny Dinos LIVE – April 22 (Online & In Person)
(Please) join us for Tiny Dinos Live in LA! – a one-night-only event packed with science, special guests, and very small dinosaurs. Tickets (IRL & livestream): dynastytypewriter.com
Apr 22, 2025 · 4 min
"What Kind Of Day Has It Been Again" Feat. Brandon Scott Jones
James makes an alarming discovery, and two unexpected visitors change everything.
Mar 18, 2025 · 48 min
"Science Boom Boom" Feat. Scott Aukerman & Alex Song-Xia
James & Connor meet with “the Lorne Michaels of character improv” and beg him to give their science podcast a new home.
Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
"Blank Chex or Blanque Cheque or Blankie Doodle Dandy or Blank Chic or Bounced Check" Feat. Griffin Newman & Monika Smith
A meeting with a Hollywood executive and an unexpected visitor – can the podcast be SAVED?
Mar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
"Task Rabbit Redemption" Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Chloe Troast
Rival scientist Jason returns with a surprising declaration.
Feb 25, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
"Palme D'Inos" Feat. Sebastian Conelli & Matt Catanzano
Actor Sebastian Conelli stops by the duplex to promote the Palme D'Or-winning feature film, Anora; meanwhile, the two scientists have taken on an intern.
Feb 18, 2025 · 49 min
“The Tiny Dinos New Year’s Eve Rockin’ New Year's Special Party Episode Countdown Podcast Special” Feat. Terry Withers & Alex Song-Xia & GUSTER
It’s almost 2025! Or it should be, if you listen to this episode at the correct time – start playing it roughly 48 minutes before the stroke of midnight, and you can ring in the new year with James & Connor and a cavalcade of special guests!
Dec 31, 2024 · 55 min
“A Tiny Dinos XMAS Holiday Special” Feat. Aaron Read & Allan McLeod
Connor's brother returns for a holiday visit; a mysterious stranger appears with some VERY surprising XMAS news that will change EVERYTHING.
Dec 24, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
“Lawyering The Law” Feat. Monique Moses & Cody Randall
James’ wife, Monique, stops by with a big surprise: she has booked one of her peers – attorney-at-law Cody Randall – for a long-awaited consultation about the legality of their top secret experiments.
Dec 17, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
“Pizza & Flowers” Feat. Paul Scheer & Jonathan Braylock & Jerah Milligan
When comedian Paul Scheer drops by to promote his book, James & Connor are troubled by a series of unwelcome deliveries.
Dec 10, 2024 · 51 min
"Good News/Bad News” Feat. Mary Holland & Corin Wells
James re-starts the podcast with special guest Mary Holland and a big surprise, plus they receive some bad news about the future of the podcast.
Dec 3, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Tiny Dinos Season 2 Trailer
Tiny Dinos returns Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024!
Nov 26, 2024 · 1 min
“What Kind of Day Has It Been” Feat. Paul F. Tompkins
James and Connor are visited by Dr. Crispy, the controversial family doctor who delivered Connor into the world as a baby.
Jul 9, 2024 · 54 min
“The Errand” Feat. Ben Schwartz
While James embarks upon a top secret errand, Connor is left to talk with special guest Ben Schwartz.
Jul 2, 2024 · 1 hr
“A New Dawn For Jennifer Garner (with Richard Nixon)” Feat. Betsy Sodaro & Carl Tart
A thwarted home invasion leads to a heart-to-heart conversation, which leads to an early morning conversation with the landlord.
Jun 25, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
“Homeland Security ” Feat. Lisa Gilroy & Anthony Atamanuik
A friendly talk about “The Comedy Space In Podcasting” with Lisa Gilroy; a Pentagon official suspects that James and Connor are “up to something.”
Jun 18, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
“Bajillion Dollar Dinosaurs” Feat. Kulap Vilaysack & D'Arcy Carden
Connor & James seek podcasting advice from an expert; an impromptu date with a nosy neighbor leads to a surprising outcome.
Jun 11, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
“The Invisibles” Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Alex Song-Xia
Connor surprises James with a new invention; a rival scientist reveals his alarming new discovery.
Jun 4, 2024 · 48 min
"Solar Age Disinformation" Feat. John Hodgman & Natalie Rotter-Laitman
A door-to-door salesman makes a big sale; author John Hodgman proposes an intriguing literary scheme.
May 28, 2024 · 49 min
“Big Brother, Little Brother” Feat. Jermaine Fowler & Aaron Read
James books a “showbiz” guest, Jermaine Fowler, who arrives with an unusual request; Connor's brother, Aaron, stops by to check out the podcast.
May 21, 2024 · 59 min

Tiny Dinos

Emergency: Tiny Dinos LIVE – April 22 (Online & In Person)

"What Kind Of Day Has It Been Again" Feat. Brandon Scott Jones

"Science Boom Boom" Feat. Scott Aukerman & Alex Song-Xia

"Blank Chex or Blanque Cheque or Blankie Doodle Dandy or Blank Chic or Bounced Check" Feat. Griffin Newman & Monika Smith

"Task Rabbit Redemption" Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Chloe Troast

"Palme D'Inos" Feat. Sebastian Conelli & Matt Catanzano

“The Tiny Dinos New Year’s Eve Rockin’ New Year's Special Party Episode Countdown Podcast Special” Feat. Terry Withers & Alex Song-Xia & GUSTER

“A Tiny Dinos XMAS Holiday Special” Feat. Aaron Read & Allan McLeod

“Lawyering The Law” Feat. Monique Moses & Cody Randall

“Pizza & Flowers” Feat. Paul Scheer & Jonathan Braylock & Jerah Milligan

"Good News/Bad News” Feat. Mary Holland & Corin Wells

Tiny Dinos Season 2 Trailer

“What Kind of Day Has It Been” Feat. Paul F. Tompkins

“The Errand” Feat. Ben Schwartz

“A New Dawn For Jennifer Garner (with Richard Nixon)” Feat. Betsy Sodaro & Carl Tart

“Homeland Security ” Feat. Lisa Gilroy & Anthony Atamanuik

“Bajillion Dollar Dinosaurs” Feat. Kulap Vilaysack & D'Arcy Carden

“The Invisibles” Feat. Jason Mantzoukas & Alex Song-Xia

"Solar Age Disinformation" Feat. John Hodgman & Natalie Rotter-Laitman

“Big Brother, Little Brother” Feat. Jermaine Fowler & Aaron Read