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The Science of Birds

Ivan Phillipsen

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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
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From the birb brains behind the RSPB TikTok and RSPB Magazine, Wild Questions is a wildlife pod like no other. Each episode sees hosts Yas Devi and Jamie Wyver invite a special guest to ask their most talon-curling, weird, and burning bird and nature questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Weird & Dead

Amy Atwater and Meaghan Wetherell

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A podcast about evolution's most embarrassing and bizarre stories as told by two very gossipy paleontologists. Amy and Meaghan happily dish the details on everything from fossilized dinosaur butts to the secret drama behind naming new species. Time for the hottest tea from prehistory!
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My Unoriginal Thought

The Unoriginal Podcaster

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Why do actors say break a leg? Why does the early bird catch the worm? Why would there be skeletons in your closet? What the idiom are these strange sayings? In this educational, thought provoking, and sometimes funny podcast we explore the world of language. We will discuss the most popular sayings of our time, do a deep dive into the history of culture, and have some laughs along the way. Looking for My Unoriginal Thought swag? Look no farther! https://my-unoriginal-thought.printify.me/pro ...
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Nature's Archive

Michael Hawk

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Nature’s Archive, hosted by Michael Hawk, delves into the beauty and complexity of the natural world through interviews with ecologists, naturalists, educators, authors, and researchers. Each episode inspires curiosity and reveals nature’s surprising nuances. Part of Jumpstart Nature, a movement empowering everyone to support the environment, this podcast invites you to connect with nature like never before.
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Covering everything from current industry issues and trends, to answering questions and offering advice to gearheads across the nation, Stacey brings a lifetime of automotive knowledge and expertise to the Podcast listener. With Stacey's unique life experience, and deep pool of friends, the program is fun, informative, inspiring and like nothing else on the air.
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Imagine This

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Imagine This is a science podcast for the young and curious. Have you ever wondered how bees make honey? Or how do fish breathe underwater? Or, very importantly, where your poo goes when you flush it down the toilet? Imagine This is a series of puzzling science questions from inquisitive young minds. Our host, Dr Niraj Lal, chats to kids and Australia's leading academics, taking you on imaginative adventures to learn about the world around us and find the answers together. This podcast is su ...
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Nobleguarden

Nobleguarden

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We are Nobleguarden a group of 10 close friends who finished a long form campaign. Now we are taking eight of those players and having them actively work against their creations they spent so long making. Join us as we watch these goobers tear everything they built down to the ground.
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Trials and Trebuchets is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition actual play podcast updated every Wednesday! Wildcliff, School of the Arcane is an elite magical academy. Join four students turned friends; the rascally Rogue, the bubbly Bard, the sophisticated Sorcerer, and the whimsical Wizard as they undergo the trials and tribulations of school life and perhaps uncover some of the mysteries of their ancient institute.
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A sanctuary for people who are radicalizing themselves into peace. “What Radicalized Me” is a discussion forum where healing boundaries and elevation ARE the rebellion! Join me for a powerful blend of wild, humorous stories and hard-hitting truth bombs! We're dismantling patriarchal myths and reclaiming our self-worth, one laugh and one lesson at a time. COMMUNITY FIRST!
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This podcast chronicles the adventures of a mild-mannered family man in his day to day life living in the picturesque town of Innsmouth {which is located near Arkham Massachusetts} Fun, laughter and light-hearted shrieking are just some of the noises/feeling which best help to describe this delightful community. So remember if you just so happen to be sexually attracted to anthropomorphic fish creatures and just so happen to wish for the end of all things come Join Milan and his lovely famil ...
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Jennifer Bryant of BryantsRoost.com and Carey Blackmon of ShowProFarmSupply.com are here to discuss backyard chicken keeping. This show dives deep into flock management, poultry health, hatching eggs, chicken nutrition, incubating, brooding chicks, predator-proofing, and biosecurity. We cover everything from chicken coop tips to coturnix quail farming, heritage breeds, and even NPIP certification. Each episode is packed with real-world advice, expert interviews, and practical tips for egg pr ...
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MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries

Wondery | Ballen Studios

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The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold. From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its- ...
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The Story Must Be Told

The Last Podcast Network

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Surreal fiction anthology, framed as a church service. Join Brother Reid, Pastor Andrew, and Sister Callista as we worship the Story. Behold the handsomely produced tales of dark humor, freakish sci-fi, and oddly touching literary horror. Hear our greasy prayers! Delight in our healthy psalms, uh huh. Start with any episode—the Story is waiting for you! The Story is currently on a break. Occasional episodes currently as we work on a FRESH Season 2. TSMBT is a podcast by Post Everything Produ ...
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In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Asian D…
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'Man's best friend' sure sounds better than 'obligatory symbiont', but what are the true dynamics at play? There's no denying the bond people feel and the attachment dogs have for their humans, but if we put that beautiful relationship under scientific scrutiny, does it hold up? Can any dog go 'full Lassie' if you (or Timmy) get stuck down a well? …
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Merry Christmas from the hosts of the Poultry Nerds Podcast! In this special Christmas Day episode, Carrie and Jennifer take a moment to say thank you to the incredible listeners around the world who have supported the show over the past two years. What started as a simple week…
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There's designer clothes, but they have nothing on designer dogs! They come in a huge range of shapes and colours and sizes, from the tiny Chihuahua to the Great Dane. In the animal world this much variation usually means different species, but not for dogs — so where did they all come from? And what role did Victorian-era rats play in the developm…
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Happy holidays! Here’s a bonus episode we’re releasing to the public as a holiday gift for you, all about Amy’s favorite: Lemurs! And specifically, how they used to be enormous and maybe interested in crushing birds. Art (and a whole season worth of exclusive episodes) is available on our Patreon. CW: Cursing, discussion of the crushing of said bir…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! What really happens to the rest of the bird after processing? In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and Jennifer dive deep into nose-to-tail poultry utilization—breaking down how quail, chickens, turkeys, and even manure can be used with little to no waste. From f…
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The relationship between humans and big scary wolves has come a long way to give us tiny fluffy lap dogs with very discerning tastes in expensive food. Whose idea was it? Was it the wolves who wanted the warmth of the fire, or the humans who wanted protection from the other scary carnivores? And take a look at the first archaeological evidence of a…
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2025 has been an exciting and diverse year for Jumpstart Nature and Nature's Archive, and to celebrate, we're bringing you a special compilation centered on the critical theme of biodiversity. Today, we look back at two of our most fascinating episodes from the year, featuring species and habitats that are essential—yet often overlooked—components …
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Christian from QuailOS joins Jennifer this week in a discussion about tracking chicken and quail expenses. In the next episode of our Business Episodes, Christian has been making quail a profession for 5 years! Now he is here to share his latest product that can help you move f…
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In this episode our hosts take questions from Benjy Kusi, speaker, consultant, creator, and writer. Having built a huge social media community around his content on wellbeing, inclusion and self-care, we were excited to hear the burning nature questions Benjy had. Focusing on same-sex pairings in nature, the forms they take, and why they happen in …
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Nematodes are found in every environment on Earth and can survive in some seriously extreme conditions. They will come back to life after being frozen for 40 thousand years! WHAT THE DUCK?! There's so much more to these creatures than a chocolate square for an itchy rear end… Sign up here for the nematode appreciation society. Featuring: Dr Mike Ho…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! In this episode of Poultry Nerds, we sit down with Dr. M — our resident poultry vet — to get real about worms in backyard flocks. From the most common culprits (roundworms, tapeworms, cecal worms) to why a fecal float test matters, Dr. M breaks down: ✅ What types of worms chick…
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👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ In this episode—which is number 126—Ivan Phillipsen heads to the seashore to explore the iconic Herring Gulls whose calls define the soundscape of coasts across North America and Europe. Listeners meet not just one but two species: the American Herring Gull and the European Herring Gull, nearly iden…
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In this episode our hosts take questions from Indy Pine, illustrator, animator, and TikTok mastermind creating content about police seals, baby hippos, and, most famously, the Knights of the Rotund Table. Giving the people a voice on the round animals of the world, Indy is a true nature ally. We couldn't wait to get her on, especially when we found…
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CSIRO's National Research Collection in Canberra is where millions of dead things bring life to Australian science. The specimens, collected over many decades, have just been very carefully moved into a new purpose-built facility named Diversity. The What the Duck?! team had a "sticky beak" inside to find DNA extraction robots, extinct birds, preda…
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In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the White-t…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Join Carey, Jennifer, and guest breeder Aaron Guidroz of Guidroz Family Farm as they dive into the genetics behind the Progressive Pied coturnix quail, how to breed for color and size, tips for brooding success, and upcoming Black Friday farm deals from ShowPro, Brian’s Roost, …
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In this episode our hosts take questions from Elaine Robertson, comedian, singer, artist, and workshop facilitator. After seeing Elaine has a whole stand-up routine about birds, we knew we had to get her on and give her a chance to pepper us with her oddest questions. Elaine did not disappoint with queries covering topics from cloacas and Robins, t…
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The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It's called dew! Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where it comes from.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Stacey is out of the shop and on the road at the IOLA OLD CAR SHOW in Iola, Wisconsin! First up - Stacey chats with HEATHER STORM. They talk about her work in television hosting the Discovery/Velocity series GARAGE SQUAD and turning her passion for food, wine, and travel into her multi-media lifestyle blog, ON THE ROAD. After that - Stacey has an i…
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After receiving a heartbreaking email, Ann goes on a mission to prove that 'girls DO like spiders, frogs and all things nature'.' Featuring: Lyra and Julie Gould from Canada Dr. Jodi Rowley- Australian Museum and University of NSW Professor Maydianne Andrade- University of Toronto Dr. Amber Beavis- Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer Associate P…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Welcome back, Poultry Nerds! In this jam-packed episode, Carey and Jennifer dive deep into chicken coop design, comparing fixed coops vs. chicken tractors, winter preparation, predator management, bird density, and how chicken math ALWAYS wins. Whether you’re designing your fir…
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In this episode our hosts take questions from Mathushaa Sagthidas, photographer, director, and set designer. Having worked with the RSPB before on a Big Garden Birdwatch photoshoot, we wanted to give Mathushaa a chance to have her burning nature questions answered. We covered a lot of ground in this one, so listen on to get some facts you never kne…
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👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ This is Episode 125. Host Ivan Phillipsen takes listeners inside the amazing respiratory system of birds. He starts by grounding the topic in familiar territory—how mammal lungs work—before revealing how different the avian system really is. The episode walks through the unique division of labor bet…
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It's like a classic horror film. There are huge fangs, a segmented body, a remote location, the ocean bashing against cliffs, you're all alone and there's no one to help. The first bodies that turn up are of the children… of petrels. Featuring: Luke Halpin, PhD Researcher, Monash University Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer Petria Ladgrov…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Welcome back, Poultry Nerds! In this packed episode, Jennifer finally gets Carey to spill all the juicy details about his trip to the 2025 Ohio National Poultry Show — one of the largest, loudest, and most legendary poultry events in the country. Carey shares his full unfiltere…
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Garrett Niss and Kyle Fischer are in the shop to talk about Garrett's one of a kind custom turbo diesel '06 Dodge Ram and a very cool new product that Hot Shot's Secret has coming out for LS engines. After that, Kai Smith from Mid-Tenn Media Blasting talks with Stacey about his mobile media blasting company and having the grit to decide to leave hi…
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If you’ve been following Nature’s Archive for a while, you might be familiar with the idea of “leave the leaves”. It represents one simple act of omission - not raking, blowing, or mulching leaf fall - that is resoundingly positive for the environment. But even if you think you know why leaving the leaves is helpful, I invite you to listen to today…
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Turns out centipedes versus millipedes isn't as simple as a numbers game. But here at What the Duck?! we never skip leg day. Featuring: Dr Juanita Rodriguez, Australian National Insect Collection, CSIRO. Dr Bruno Alves Buzatto, Flinders University. Luis Villazon, Science Educator UK. Production: Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer. Petria Ladgrove, Pro…
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In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciation and attention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT! The featured species in this episode is the Little …
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From carnivorous armadillos to the serial stabbing experiments of a self-described 70 kg male with no special training in any sporting discipline but who seems to have a very vicious cat, this episode is a wild, wild ride. But would you truly expect any different from xenarthrans? CW: Cursing, drug testing, the vegan police, a man stabbing meat and…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Have you ever wondered what chicken breed would be best for yourself? Or even considered ducks instead? Then how to find a breeder and what to ask them? We have you covered this week on the podcast. We created a checklist for you and then go thru it on some possible answers and…
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In this episode our hosts take questions from Alice Boyd, musician, sound artists, and audio producer. After writing and recording a song for the RSPB film about White-tailed Eagles, Return, Alice brought us a list of fascinating questions about these wondrous birds. Listen to find out what they were and how we answered. A massive thanks to Dave Se…
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👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts! ~~~ This is Episode 124. Host Ivan Phillipsen takes you on a tour of Mimidae—the New World family that includes mockingbirds, thrashers, catbirds, and tremblers. He describes the key features of these songbirds and what sets them apart. Ivan explores the sounds that make this family famous: rich, extend…
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Can animals create, or even enjoy music? Ann rips through the animal kingdom to check out the musical talent of some likely and unlikely performers. Featuring: Dr. Stuart Watson, University of Zurich. Dr. Chiara De Gregorio, University of Torino. Assistant Professor Adena Schachner, University of California. David Teie, Musician and composer, Music…
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send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Running a farm isn’t easy — especially when you’re balancing hundreds (or thousands) of birds, a full-time job, and family life. In this episode of the Poultry Nerds Podcast, Carey and the crew get real about how to manage your time, stay organized, and build systems that make …
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Welcome to the brand new RSPB podcast, Wild Questions. Each episode will see our fantastic hosts Yas Devi and Jamie Wyver interviewing our special guests to get to the bottom of their talon-curling, weird, and burning bird and nature questions. Join us for silly questions getting the serious questions they deserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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We'll all go to trouble to get a good meal, but some animals take it to the extreme. Some build architectural masterpieces to entrap their prey, or use body parts as lures. But what is your cat doing when it makes the 'ek ek ek ek?' Is it trying to bewitch the birds? Featuring: Professor Kris Helgen, Australian Museum. Julia Henning, PhD candidate,…
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