Misc. Milo

Hi! My name is Milo, and I’m a science communicator. I’ve always been in love with the natural world and fascinated by the process and products of science. The goal of my work is to share my excitement and sense of wonder about nature and science with others and help teach people that everyone can understand what science is and how it works.To do that, I make educational and fun videos on social media, where my main focus is paleontology. My biggest audience is on TikTok, where I’ve grown to over half a million followers. However, historically all those people have just been video view numbers and comments. So, I started my Patreon page in order to get to interact more directly with my audience and create a community here, as well as to make an income associated with my sci-comm so that I can keep doing it consistently.&nbsp;I have five different membership levels to choose from, where you can get access to everything from having your name on screen in all my YouTube videos, to monthly livestreams with me and other patrons, to the ability to vote on my future content, to Patreon-exclusive videos, to me mailing you a book that I love once or twice a year, to access to my Discord server where you can interact with me and other patrons whenever you want, and more.Watch my intro video (but know that I'll be making an updated one soon) and look through my tier descriptions for all the details!

Free

From around 538 to 252 million years ago, the Paleozoic Era harbored all life on Earth from the Cambrian explosion until the Age of Dinosaurs. Members in this tier get access to: 1) One livestream per month where you can ask me questions and I can share with you cool stuff I’ve learned recently and content ideas I have in real time! 2) Have your name listed on screen as a supporter of my work near the end of all my YouTube videos. Perks List:<ul><li>1 Livestream Per Month</li><li>Name On Screen in All YouTube Videos</li></ul>

Paleozoic

From around 252 to 201 million years ago, the Triassic Period saw the aftermath of the catastrophic End-Permian Mass Extinction, followed by the emergence of the first dinosaurs. Members in this tier get access to all the previous tier’s perks, PLUS: 1) An additional livestream every month available only to Triassic-tier supporters and up, meaning I have a higher chance of seeing and responding to comments and questions you leave in the chat. 2) The general channel on my Discord server, where you can interact with my other Patreon supporters and (usually) me, too. 3) Ability to view and interact with the casual IG- or Twitter-style posts I’ll sometimes make on Patreon. These might be a cool photo or piece of paleoart, a thought I had, an exciting science news story I saw, a quick update on my progress on current projects, behind-the-scenes clips, etc. Perks List<ul><li>2 Livestreams Per Month</li><li>Name On Screen in All YouTube Videos</li><li>Discord Access (Triassic+ Channel)</li><li>Patreon-exclusive casual image, text, or short video posts</li></ul>

Triassic

From around 201 to 145 million years ago, the Jurassic Period saw the massive expansion of dinosaurs around the world as they became the dominant life forms on land. Members in this tier get access to all the previous tiers’ perks, PLUS: 1) An additional channel on my Discord server available only to Jurassic-tier supporters and up. 2) A non-expiring discount code to use if I ever get around to setting up a merch store. 3) 1 Patreon-Exclusive video every month, in the style of what I post on TikTok/IG or YouTube.Perks List:<ul><li>2 Livestreams Per Month</li><li>Name On Screen in All YouTube Videos</li><li>Discord Access (Triassic+ and Jurassic+ Channels)</li><li>Patreon-Exclusive Casual Posts</li><li>Discount at hypothetical future merch store</li><li>A Patreon-Exclusive TikTok- or YouTube-style Video Every Month</li></ul>

Jurassic

From around 145 to 66 million years ago, the Cretaceous Period saw the dinosaurs diversify into most of the familiar species people know today (as well as most of the weirdest species that few people know about today) and then get almost entirely wiped out. Members in this tier get access to all the previous tiers’ perks, PLUS: 1) An additional channel on my Discord server available only to Cretaceous-tier supporters and up. 2) Power to vote on what videos I prioritize making.Perks List:<ul><li>2 Livestreams Per Month</li><li>Name On Screen in All YouTube Videos</li><li>Discord Access (Triassic+, and Jurassic+, and Cretaceous+ Channels)</li><li>Patreon-Exclusive Casual Posts</li><li>Discount at hypothetical future merch store</li><li>A Patreon-Exclusive TikTok- or YouTube-style Video Every Month</li><li>Voting Power</li></ul>

Cretaceous

From around 66 million years ago until the present, the Cenozoic Era has seen the take-over of mammals, including the single most unique, amazing, devastating, and complicated species to ever live on Earth: us. Members in this tier get access to all the previous tiers’ perks, PLUS: 1) An additional channel on my Discord server available only to Cenozoic-tier supporters and up. 2) My personal favorite Patreon perk: once or twice a year (when? ya never know hehe) I will mail you a book that I love, along with a note about some reasons I love it. These books will generally tend to be science-related, but not necessarily always. I love reading fiction, too, for example. (To give credit where credit is due: I stole the idea for this book club perk from Forrest Valkai.)Perks List:<ul><li>2 Livestreams Per Month</li><li>Name On Screen in All YouTube Videos</li><li>Discord Access (Triassic+, and Jurassic+, Cretaceous+, and Cenozoic Channels)</li><li>Patreon-Exclusive Casual Posts</li><li>Discount at hypothetical future merch store</li><li>A Patreon-Exclusive TikTok- or YouTube-style Video Every Month</li><li>Voting Power</li><li>Book Club!!</li></ul>

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