Join Brian Compton and Shawn Haugrud as they take a closer look at the people, stories and events of the Gray Fossil Site, as seen through their eyes. If you are looking for some light humor with a touch of science, this is the podcast for you.

This podcast is not currently producing new episodes, but all previous episodes are available for listening!

A Touch of Gray Hosts:

Shawn Haugrud is a Gray Fossil Site & Museum preparator and oversees field and laboratory operations for the Gray Fossil Site.
Brian Compton manages the modern specimen collections and laboratory for the Gray Fossil Site & Museum..

A Touch of Gray - Episode 63 - Hips Don't Lie

We will be talking about one of our main projects in the lab this week! We will also have an update on some of our exhibit planning for the museum! 

Music credit to Kevin Mcleod.


A Touch of Gray - Episode 62 - What In Tarnation

In this episode we are talking about the La Brea Tar Pits! We'll also share some news from our recent visit to California for the North American Paleontological Convention!

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod


A Touch of Gray - Episode 61 - Salting the Earth

This week, we are giving an update on how things are going at the Saltville site, as well as how the season is going out here at the Gray Fossil Site!

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod!


A Touch of Gray - Episode 60 - Triceratops: Some Assembly Required

In the early days of the Gray Fossil Site, some of our exhibits took a little more work than others. This episode, we will talk about one of those exhibits and how we managed to get this dinosaur on display!

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod


A Touch of Gray - Episode 59 - Animal Farm

How did a sink hole rise to become a hill? For Episode 59, we are going over the topography and history of the land at the Gray Fossil site. 

Music Credited to Kevin Mcleod!


A Touch of Gray - Episode 58 - The Amazing Ray Mann

This week, we get to talk with one of the excavators and lab workers here, Ray Mann! He'll be sharing how he got to the Gray Fossil Site and what he does here.

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod


A Touch of Gray - Episode 57 - Professor Snapir

If you like tapirs, this episode is for you! This week, we will be discussing some history and events of excavating and studying some of these tapirs out here at the Fossil Site. See what you can learn from Professor Snapir!

Music Credit Kevin Mcleod


A Touch of Gray - Episode 56 - Gabbing About GABI

This episode, we have a returning special guest, the director of Don Sundquist Center of Excellence in Paleontology, Dr. Blaine Schubert! He is sharing exciting news with us about recent findings in the cave of Hoyo Negro, located in the eastern Yucatán Peninsula.

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod


A Touch of Gray - Episode 55 - Valleybrook

This week, we have a surprise returning guest with us who will be talking about one of our off site facilities, Valleybrook! 

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod.


A Touch of Gray - Episode 54 - Getting AMMPed

Road Trip! This week we are talking about our recent trip to the AMMP Conference and be sure to stay tuned for a special announcement!

Music Credit to Kevin Mcleod