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We talk about birds, books, and being your best, along with various other topics that begin with B.#bees #jimmccoy... more
FAQs about Bits that Begin with B:How many episodes does Bits that Begin with B have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
January 15, 202620: Resolve to skip the resolutionsToday's tidbits: how to see that bird you've always wanted to see, reading that book you've always wanted to read, and the color blue.Today's big bit: alternatives to resolutions...more25minPlay
December 31, 202519: The Business of Beer, Part 2: Brewing, in an interview with Matt Smith of Wandering Soul BeersToday's tidbits: the Snowy Owl, the Author Literary Quote clock, and drinking responsibly.Today's big bit: a conversation with Matt Smith about brewing and Wandering Soul beer....more26minPlay
December 17, 202518: Neil Hayward on his big yearToday's tidbits: baobab trees, Neil's book Lost Among the Birds, and opening up to others.Today's big bit: a conversation with former North American Big Year record holder Neil Hayward....more29minPlay
November 19, 202516: Bartending with Laurie HalpinToday's tidbits: the Common Nighthawk, The World without Us by Alan Weisman, and understanding the right professional role for yourself.Todays big bit: a conversation with Laurie Halpin about bartending....more24minPlay
November 05, 202515: Owls!Today's tidbits: active listening, baseball playoffs, and Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.Today's big bit: owls...more29minPlay
October 23, 202514: Conversation with Anne Drowns on All Fours by Miranda JulyToday's tidbits: the Satin Bowerbird, thinking outside the box, and bowers in euchre.Today's big bit: a conversation with Anne Drowns about All Fours, by Miranda July....more24minPlay
October 08, 2025Episode 13 - BeekeepingIn today's episode:Our Bird tidbit is about the European Bee-eater.Our Book tidbit is about The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Our Being Your Best tidbit is about community. Our Big Bonus Bit is an interview with Irish-Estonian beekeeper Tim Reidy.#bees #community #suemonkkidd #beekeeper ...more20minPlay
September 24, 2025Episode 12 - HawkwatchingIn today's episode:Our Bonus tidbit is about the the trade deadline in baseball, and why to go easy on the Red Sox.Our Book tidbit is about Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland. Our Being Your Best tidbit is about listening to that inner voice, and staying out of trouble as Jim didn't do recently. Our Big Bit on Birds is an interview with Levi Burford about hawkwatching.Should be good to go!...more28minPlay
September 10, 2025Episode 11 - The Business of Beer, Part 1: RetailIn today's episode:Our Being Your Best tidbit is about understanding your desires and indulgences, and how to deal with themOur Bird tidbit is about birding by general impressionOur Book tidbit is about an old novelty book called Censored Mother Goose RhymesOur Big Bonus Bit is an interview with Robin Peevey, owner of Buckalew's in Melrose, and how she decides what beers to sell...more24minPlay
August 27, 2025Episode 10 -- Author interview with Jane GardnerIn today's episode:Our Being Your Best tidbit is about judging othersOur Bird tidbit is about the Chimney SwiftOur Bonus tidbit is about BoliviaOur Big Book Bit is an interview with local author Jane Gardner on her book The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal TarOrder the book here: https://janepgardner.com/the-wreck-of-the-circus-ship-royal-tar-tragedy-in-penobscot-bay/...more24minPlay
FAQs about Bits that Begin with B:How many episodes does Bits that Begin with B have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.