Cody Cassidy
Author and science writer who explores survival scenarios from past disasters; guest on this episode to discuss Ice Age climates, Gravettian/Pavlovian cultures and mammoth hunting.
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Dec 28, 2025 • 32min
The Ice Age
Cody Cassidy, an author and science writer known for exploring survival strategies from past disasters, dives into the harsh realities of the Ice Age. He explains how Gravettian cultures adapted with unique hunting techniques, including the use of atlatls to capture mammoths. Listeners will also discover the dynamic relationships among different groups and Cassidy's hypothetical survival tips. Plus, he shares insights from his book on surviving historical disasters, making ancient challenges tangible and entertaining.
Aug 10, 2023 • 31min
How You Could Have Survived History’s Disasters
Writer Cody Cassidy discusses his new book on surviving historical disasters, including the black death, Pompeii's eruption, and the Titanic sinking. He also explores the advantages of being on a pirate ship, the causes of ice ages, ancient hunting techniques for mammoths, and the theory of early cultures eating oysters.
