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In this episode of the Hoppy Thoughts Podcast, Will and Chet dive into the dramatic story of Earth’s most recent mass extinction event — the one that wiped out the dinosaurs and reshaped life on our planet forever.We break down what caused it, what survived, how long recovery took, and why scientists think we may be living through the early stages of another extinction today. From asteroid impacts to volcanic megaflares to the rise of mammals, it’s a wild ride through deep time with plenty of beer-fueled curiosity along the way.Grab a drink, settle in, and nerd out with us as we explore the catastrophe that changed everything.
By Hoppy ThoughtsIn this episode of the Hoppy Thoughts Podcast, Will and Chet dive into the dramatic story of Earth’s most recent mass extinction event — the one that wiped out the dinosaurs and reshaped life on our planet forever.We break down what caused it, what survived, how long recovery took, and why scientists think we may be living through the early stages of another extinction today. From asteroid impacts to volcanic megaflares to the rise of mammals, it’s a wild ride through deep time with plenty of beer-fueled curiosity along the way.Grab a drink, settle in, and nerd out with us as we explore the catastrophe that changed everything.