The Birdy Bunch Podcast

The Birdy Bunch Podcast

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The Birdy Bunch Podcast episodes

  • Episode 1.25: Sustainable Living with Allison South

    On this week’s episode, The Birdy Bunch Podcast attempts to tackle how to live more sustainably if you’re living on a bit of a budget. To do so, they welcome our guest Allison South! Allison is majoring in Political Science and Sustainability, and is the president of Miami University’s EcoReps, who can be found on Instagram @muecoreps. In addition, Matt features *another* bird, Jon tells us about a new fracking proposition in Africa, and CJ talks about a...stolen lemur? This is one wild episode that you sure won’t want to miss! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast for more fun content!

    Timestamps:

     

    00:00 - Intro 

    00:53 - Wellness Check 

    03:15 - Creature Feature

    13:00 - Current Events 

    25:02 - Sustainable Living with Allison South 

    50:42 - Outro

    56 min
  • Episode 1.24: Animal Toxins
    Don’t you know that we’re talking about animal toxins this week! CJ gives us an in-depth look at different types of animal toxins, the difference between poisonous and venomous, and the various uses of toxins! In addition, Jon tells us about a scientific article that discovered how octopi taste, Matt tells us about Tongass National Forests losing logging restrictions, and CJ features the creature known as the duck-billed platypus! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast for up to date information about the podcast. Make sure to leave us a review for us to read out on the podcast!
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro 
    00:47 - Wellness Check 
    01:58 - Creature Feature 
    09:35 - Current Events 
    27:24 - Animal Toxins
    50:26 - Outro
    55 min
  • Episode 1.23: Island Ecology
    The Birdy Bunch returns! This week, we’re discussing the ecology of islands and the awesome animals that live there! In addition, CJ brings news of the endangered vaquita, Matt talks about migration trends in birds this year, and Jon features the rare and powerful creature known as the Philippine eagle. Make sure to check us out on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or other streaming services. 
    Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Wellness Check 06:03 - Creature Feature 11:49 - Current Events 25:10 - Island Ecology 54:31 - Go Vote 57:36 - Outro
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 1.22: Spooky Species - The Spooky Bunch
    Jeez, it’s almost November already? Where’d all the time go?! On this last episode of the Spooky Bunch podcast, Matt, CJ, and Jon decide to take on the world of spooky animals to celebrate Halloween in style. However, there’s a bit of a twist: these animals are all terrifyingly real! Pretty spooky! In addition, Matt features probably our spookiest “creature” yet, CJ talks about rewilding of some lil’ devils, and Jon tells us about a monkey bridge. We will be back to 'The Birdy Bunch' next week! Until then, make sure to check out our merch store for one last week of 15% off all merch using the code 'SPOOKY', if you dare...
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Spooky Intro 
    01:20 - Spooky Wellness Check 
    04:34 - Spooky Creature Feature 
    12:48 - Spooky Current Events 
    26:05 - Spooky Animals 
    49:07 - Go Vote 
    50:27 - Spooky Outro
    57 min
  • Episode 1.21: Palm Oil with Veronica Seawall - The Spooky Bunch
    Another episode of The Spooky Bunch Podcast, this week talking about the Palm Oil Industry with guest Veronica Seawall! The Bunch interview Veronica and ask her all kinds of questions about responsibly-sourced palm oil, how the industry affects local communities, and what we can do to be better conservationists in terms of palm oil! In addition, Jon tells us about a mysterious sea creature attack, Matt updates us on a newly discovered mass extinction event, and CJ features the creature they fear most - the cassowary. Make sure to check out the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping App to get Halloween candy with sustainable palm oil! Follow our Instagram (@thebirdybunchpodcast) or visit our website (www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com) for more information! 
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Spooky Intro 01:24 - Spooky Wellness Check 02:50 - Spooky Creature Feature11:05 - Spooky Current Events24:01 - Palm Oil with Veronica Seawall42:45 - Go Vote 44:25 - Spooky Outro
    51 min
  • Episode 1.20: De-Extinction - The Spooky Bunch

    The Spooky Bunch is back at it again with our 20th episode! This week, we tackle quite the startling topic: de-extinction. Aside from that, Matt tells us about a recently extinct crow, CJ brings up an incredible story of gender phenomena in a bird, and Jon speaks about our first ever extinct creature feature- the Caribbean monk seal. Make sure to check out our merch store from our website and use the code “SPOOKY” to get 15% off your entire purchase from now until the end of October! Check us out on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast. 

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Spooky Intro 

    01:34 - Spooky Wellness Check 

    04:29 - Spooky Creature Feature 

    13:27 - Spooky Current Events 

    29:01 - De-Extinction 

    01:00:10 - Go Vote 

    01:02:04 - Spooky Outro

    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 1.19: Animals in Folklore - The Spooky Bunch

    It’s officially October, folks! You know what that means...The Spooky Bunch has arrived! For the first episode of October, the gang decides to tackle animals in folklore and superstition; how frighteningly delightful! In addition, Matt highlights a fish known as the candiru, Jon tells us about some cold cheetahs, and CJ talks about a devastatingly toxic algal bloom in Africa. This is one episode you definitely don’t want to miss, so make sure to listen in...if you dare.  Make sure to visit our website for more information: www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Spooky Intro 

    02:01 - Spooky Wellness Check

    07:26 - Spooky Creature Feature

    16:05 - Spooky Current Events

    29:39 - Animals in Folklore

    01:01:40 - Go Vote

    01:04:53 - Spooky Outro

    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 1.18: The History of Zoos with Brittany Busleta-Lewandowski

    What do you know; three guests in a row! The week on The Birdy Bunch Podcast, Brittany Busleta-Lewandowski joins us to discuss the history of zoos! In addition to that, Matt talks about an unprecedented amount of deaths of migratory birds, Jon tells us about another ‘doozy’ at Yellowstone, and CJ gives everyone some information about this week’s Creature Feature: the Markhor! Get ready for The Spooky Bunch Podcast for the next four weeks where we will be talking all things spooky! You can also use the code ‘SPOOKY’ on our merch store at checkout to get 15% off your order from now until the end of October! Make sure to check out our Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast

     

    Timestamps*:

    00:00 - Intro 

    02:.30 - Wellness Check 

    04:17 - Creature Feature 

    10:44 - Current Events 

    29:01 - The History of Zoos 

    51:57 - Outro 

     

     

     

    *Note: Timestamps may vary given changes to the episode.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 1.17: The Sixth Extinction

    On this week’s episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast, we tackle one of the biggest topics we’ve had yet- the sixth extinction! Matt is gone this week, but to help us out our good friend Jack Cross returns as a guest host! In addition, CJ tells us about an extraordinary genetic breakthrough for an endangered species, Jack brings up new studies of woodpecker behavior, and Jon features the awesome creature known as the salmon shark. Be aware- we have new merch in our online store! You can get 15% off your entire purchase using the code “spooky” from now until the end of October. Make sure to follow us on instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast and check out our website www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com to stay up to date on content! 

     

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Intro

    01:43 Wellness Check

    03:14 Creature Feature

    09:35 Current Events

    25:16 The Sixth Extinction

    53:16 Outro

    59 min
  • Episode 1.16: Environmental Racism with Kaelie Randolph

    On this week's episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast, we’re joined by another friend of the show: Kaelie Randolph! Kaelie is studying Law and Public Policy at Indiana University, and has a lot to teach us about environmental racism. In addition, Matt tells us about the Panamanian golden toad, Jon lets us know that this week is #BlackMammologistsWeek, and CJ tells us about how deforestation and climate change might lead to more pandemic outbreaks in the future. This is sure to be an episode you won’t want to miss! Make sure to follow our Instagram, @thebirdbunchpodcast.

     

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Intro

    01:43 Wellness Check

    02:48 Creature Feature

    10:02 Current Events

    24:39 Environmental Racism

    41:42 Outro

    47 min

About The Birdy Bunch Podcast

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Inspired by their passion for conservation education, three nature enthusiasts use their unique backgrounds and experiences to take a deep dive into the world of ecology and conservation. Join them as they discuss aspects of wildlife across the spectrum- from the latest efforts in local conservation initiatives to the functions and developments in zoos and aquariums. If you’re enthralled by wildlife or eager to learn more about the world around us, then The Birdy Bunch has you covered. Conservation. Education. Fascination. New episodes every Monday morning.