The Bone Club

by Ashley C. Smith, Stephanie Hartley, Jenna MacRae

The Bone Club brings true crime science to life with a peak behind what goes on in a real CSI from a forensic anthropological perspective. Hosted by three young forensic anthropologists in a variety of career fields and stages, we delve into the science of death investigation for a general audience, and tackle the science of true crime. Join us as we cover a range of issues related to forensic anthropology, the science, and  ... 

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  • Live from Baltimore, it's A.A.F.S.!

    Live from Baltimore, it's A.A.F.S.!

    E06
    Feb 22, 2025
    52:29

    Join Ashley and Stephanie as they sit down with friends and anthropologists to discuss the research and happenings at the 2025 American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference from Baltimore, Maryland! Joining us are Taylor Flaherty (UNLV), Thomas Delgado (Univ. Utah), Skylar Joseph (Univ. Leinden), Hannah Carson (Univ. of Montana), and Dr. Samantha Blatt (Idaho State University), and others, as we talk about the research and projects presented at this year's AAFS conference, with a specific interest in AI, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and other technologies. We also hit on the topics of data collection, ethics, and the future directions of the field.

  • Isotopes, or how anthropologists can tell what you ate and where you came from (with special guest Tiffany Fracchia)

    Isotopes, or how anthropologists can tell what you ate and where you came from (with special guest Tiffany Fracchia)

    E05
    Nov 2, 2024
    50:02

    In this episode of The Bone Club, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Fracchia of Vanderbuilt University to discuss the concept and uses of isotopic analyses in forensic anthropology and how they can be used for everything for understanding what someone's general diet was like and where they may have come from. We also discuss the forensic implications of these types of analyses. Dr. Fracchia's professional information page: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/anthropology/bio/tiffany-saul/

  • Scientific Communication (with Special Guest Laura Cirillo

    Scientific Communication (with Special Guest Laura Cirillo

    E04
    Apr 15, 2024
    58:14

    On this episode of the Bone Club, join us and our special guest Laura Cirillo as we discuss the importance and methods of scientific communication. Laura's Email for Questions: Misslauracirillo@gmail.com

  • Conferences and Field Schools, Oh My!

    Conferences and Field Schools, Oh My!

    E03
    Feb 9, 2024
    52:06

    What goes on at conferences? And what exactly is a "field school"? In this episode, Stephanie, Ashley, and Jenna explore the value and variety of conferences and field schools as a means of networking and understanding the field as a whole. List of Conferences and Field Schools

  • Getting Started in Forensic Anthropology: Education and Job Prospects

    Getting Started in Forensic Anthropology: Education and Job Prospects

    E02
    Dec 18, 2023
    54:31

    Join Stephanie, Jenna, and Ashley as they discuss the ins and outs of grad school and the lay of the job landscape in the field of forensic anthropology. What are some considerations before you begin this career, and how does someone go about getting started? We answer that an more in this episode of The Bone Club. Music: Into the Dark by SPIRA (Under License from Track Club)