The Birdy Bunch Podcast

The Birdy Bunch Podcast

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The Birdy Bunch Podcast episodes

  • Episode 2.13: Animal Environmental Adaptations
    Animals live in all types of environments, but how are they adapted to live in such wild places? Well this week on The Birdy Bunch Podcast we talk all about it! Matt is out this week moving back to school, so our good friend Jack Cross joins CJ and Brittany! In addition, CJ tells about some hyena archeologists, Jack updates on the genome sequencing of a Brazilian viper, and Brittany features her first ever creature! It’s a fun episode you won’t want to miss!
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    03:17 - Creature Feature            
    05:47 - Current Events     
    13:54 - Animal Environmental Adaptations     
    34:52 - Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    40 min
  • Episode 2.12: Unfortunate Animal Evolution; a Tier List
    On this week’s fun, new episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast, we welcome our new co-host - Brittany Busleta-Lewandowski!! We are also bringing you a new type of episode - a Tier List!! Join the action as we discuss all things unfortunate evolution. In addition, Brittany tells us about some news in the UK regarding the ivory trade, CJ shares about Monarch Butterfly conservation in Mexico, and Matt features our second ever extinct creature! It’s an episode you don't want to miss!! For more updates, follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast!
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    05:24 - Creature Feature            
    12:32 - Current Events     
    24:02 - Unfortunate Animal Evolution; a Tier List!     
    54:47 - Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 2.11: Animals With Jobs with Elliot Heye
    Naval Dolphins, Baboon Train Operators, and Dog Mayors! This week, Writing and Production Assistant Elliot Heye joins Matt and CJ to talk all things animals with jobs! Elliot shares some of his expertise raising service dogs and working with ambassador animals, Matt shares a positive update about Montrose Point Nature Preserve in Chicago, and CJ features the one Valiant Spy in Disguise! Give this episode a listen now!
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    03:17 - Creature Feature            
    08:09 - Current Events     
    13:55 - Animals With Jobs with Elliot Heye     
    39:99 - Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    44 min
  • Episode 2.10: Animal Welfare and Husbandry with Gabe Kahsen
    Kachow! Another fun episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast has arrived! This week, we sit down with Gabe Kahsen, an animal welfare specialist and co-founder of the Psittacine Welfare Institute. Gabe shares all about his vast knowledge of animal welfare and husbandry and we all talk about some of our favorite parrots! In addition, Matt says hi to our friend Claire and shares some news about algal blooms, and CJ posthumuously teases the largest parrot as the Creature Feature! For more information about the work that Gabe does and to learn all about parrot welfare, check out the website for Psittacine Welfare Institute at www.psittacine.org!
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    02:55 - Hi Claire!      
    03:43 - Creature Feature            
    07:53 - Current Events     
    16:10 - Animal Welfare and Husbandry with Gabe Kahsen     
    43:19 - Outro      
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    49 min
  • Episode 2.09: Wild Chicago!
    In this week’s episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast, Matt and CJ take you to their sweet home, Chicago! Join The Bunch in the first of our ‘Wild’ Series as we discuss some of the infamous conservation stories happening all over the 3rd largest city in the country, Chicago, Illinois! In addition, CJ tells us about some discoveries in ancient Italian Elephants, Matt updates us on the Douglass 18, and Chris Allieri from NYC Plover Project Joins us for our first Guest Creature Feature on the Piping Plover! It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!!
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    04:17 - Creature Feature with Chris Allieri            
    27:14 - Current Events     
    34:16 - Wild Chicago     
    57:36 - Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 2.08: Interpreting a Pandemic (Live from the Teen Conservation Leadership Conference)
    On this very special episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast, Matt, Jon, CJ, and Writing and Production Assistant Elliot come to you all *Live* from the Teen Conservation Leadership Conference!! That’s right; your favorite Podcast spoke at a conference! In this fun episode, you’ll hear CJ alone in the recording studio, Elliot deliver our first creature feature with a live creature, and all 4 of the Bunch share why it has been particularly important to keep interpreting during a pandemic! 
     
    This episode does come with some news: This will be the last on air appearance of our co-host Jon Sicinski. After lots of discussion, Jon has decided to move on from The Birdy Bunch to pursue other endeavors. We’re thankful for all the time, work, and laughs he has provided, and wish him the best as he moves forward. Don’t worry though - The Birdy Bunch isn’t going anywhere! We’ll be continuing to offer you all the content you’ve come to love, every Monday, just as usual.
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    03:12 - Interpreting a Pandemic (Live at the Teen Conservation Leadership Conference)            
    47:59 - Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    52 min
  • Episode 2.07: Crazy(er) Cryptids!
    Here comes the spook! Join us this week as Matt leads us in another installment of crazy(er) cryptids! In addition, Jon tells us about a bear poaching incident, CJ brings up an awesome wildlife corridor proposal, and Matt features the mystical mermaid(?!). In celebration of cryptids, we’ve got new merch on our website along with the discount code ‘SPOOK’  for 10% off your entire purchase! Be sure to check it out at www.thebirdybunchpodcast.com and follow us on social media @thebirdybunchpodcast for daily content!
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    03:26 - Creature Feature            
    08:38 - Current Events            
    20:55 - Crazy(er) Cryptids
    46:37- Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    53 min
  • Episode 2.06: The Wonder of Wetlands

    The Birdy Bunch kicks off July with an entire episode dedicated to wetlands! Join us as we discuss the significance and wonder of wetland ecosystems. In addition, Matt tells us about Brood X Cicadas impacting bird life, CJ brings news of the first gender neutral scientific name in nature, and Jon features the Wattled Crane. Be sure to check out more of us on social media by following @thebirdybunchpodcast on Instagram and Facebook! Special thanks to Lance A. M. Benner for the Common Loon audio.

     

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro       

    02:04 - Creature Feature            

    03:03 - Current Events            

    16:37 - The Wonder of Wetlands

    42:22- Outro      

     

    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.

    51 min
  • Episode 2.05: Why Pride Matters to Nature Lovers #PRIDE
    For our last episode of #Pride Month, we talk about why Pride should be a top priority for all nature lovers! Whether you’re an environmentalist, conservation advocate, or just a lover of the great ol’ outdoors, you should be a LQBTQIA+ ally! In addition, Jon tells us about 2 new species of Flying Squirrels, CJ shares a story that does not sound like a whale of a good time, and Matt features our tallest (and one of the gayest!) creatures yet! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more content from this episode and more @thebirdybunchpodcast! Lastly, this is the final week to use the code ‘PRIDE’ at our Merch store for 10% off! 
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    04:07 - Creature Feature            
    08:15 - Current Events            
    22:54 - Why Pride Matters to Nature Lovers 
    36:39- Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    47 min
  • Episode 2.04: Queer in Conservation with Ren Weinstock #PRIDE
    #PRIDE continues with special guest Ren Weinstock! We chat with Ren about their endeavors in sea turtle conservation and their experience being a queer person in the conservation field. In addition, Matt spills some birding tea when people are messing with an albatross, Jon talks about how Tiger Sharks are handling hurricanes, and CJ features a creature that is turtle-y awesome.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more content from this episode and more @thebirdybunchpodcast! Additionally, make sure to use the code ‘PRIDE’ at our Merch store for 10% off! 
     
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro       
    04:33 - Creature Feature            
    08:43 - Current Events            
    22:40 - Queer in Conservation with Ren Weinstock 
    41:18- Outro      
     
    Thank you to Sarah Dunlap - for designing our logo, Elliot Heye - for being our Writing and Production Assistant, and Conner Wittman - for producing our music. Visit thebirdybunchpodcast.com for more information.
    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.