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Paleontologist Tim James joins the show. Rich wonders what daily life is like for a Cenozoic paleontologist in the American West. Every day is different at the World Fossil Finder Museum in Hot Springs, South Dakota. (9:52) The path that led Tim to his work today. His roots in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the importance of science education for kids. (18:03) How we benefit from the work of paleontologists. (27:22) The advancement of science and technology in the 21st century and how it allows us to learn more about Earth's history. (38:47) Tim's favorite natural history museum in the U.S. Life in New Mexico and its film scene (49:36) Tim's favorite extinct animal. Mammoth Hot Springs in South Dakota. La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California. The historical richness of the Midwest. (1:02:07) What he's looking forward to in the field. The relationship between private and public fossil collectors and Tim's hope for collaboration in the future.\nYou can follow Tim: @dinoguy1997