The podcast episodes explored the bitter rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, known as the 'Bone Wars', which both propelled the field of paleontology forward with major fossil discoveries but also descended into unscrupulous tactics that tarnished their reputations.

The episodes chronicle how this intense personal animosity and ego-driven competition between Marsh and Cope shaped the course of 19th century paleontology, as they went to great lengths to sabotage each other's work and claim credit for their findings The Bone Wars, Bonus Episode - Dr. Steve Brusatte (Full Interview), Episode 3 - Othneil Marsh vs. Edward Cope: Paleontology's "Bone Wars" - Part Two, Episode 2 - Othneil Marsh vs. Edward Cope: Paleontology's "Bone Wars" - Part One.

These episodes highlight how scientific rivalry, when taken to extremes, can have significant detrimental impacts on the field as a whole despite the important discoveries it may also drive.