Podcast

Birds Are Real Podcast

Nature, Science

We like birds. You like birds, even if you don't know it yet. Join cohosts and very cool, very knowledgeable birders Keshav Patel and Sam Gardner as we discuss any topic that's even tangentially related to birds.

Birds Are Real Podcast is an independent podcast created and produced by Keshav Patel, Richelle Robinson, and Sam Gardner.

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Episodes
34
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 1 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

34 episodes, newest first

  1. Everyone's a Birder When They See a Cardinal - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E10

    Season 3, Episode 10

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Do you know what a cardinal is? You may think the answer is yes, but I almost guarantee that the real answer is no. Join us as we discuss the nature of cardinals, life, art, spirituality, and big honkin' beaks. Yes, of course this is really a weekly podcast, why do you ask...?

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    #podcast #birding #birds

    1 hr 13 min
  2. Get Out Me Swamp!!! - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E9

    Season 3, Episode 9

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    On this episode, Keshav draws back the curtain on one of the pod's most anticipated birding destinations - the Great Dismal Swamp! If you're excited for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, you'll be even more excited for this epic tale.

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    #podcast #birding #birds #shrek

    1 hr 11 min
  3. Big Weird Freak Birds - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E8

    Season 3, Episode 8

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Ever wondered what that big weird freak bird you saw near the water was? Heron, egret, crane, stork? May a bittern (whatever that is)? You'll never wonder again after listening to this episode, guaranteed.

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    1 hr 3 min
  4. Love Island - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E7

    Season 3, Episode 7

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    With Valentine's Day having come and gone, it's time for us to finally do what all our loyal listeners have been clamoring for: we're going to give you dating advice. Dust off that Hinge profile! You're sure to get a match after listening to this episode. Love is for the birds, you say? Exactly.

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    1 hr 5 min
  5. Club Penguin - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3E6

    Season 3, Episode 6

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Brace yourselves; Winter is... well, actually, winter's been here for a while, and it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. Instead of mourning the cold, embrace it with this episode about the two best things about cold weather - the Winter Olympics and penguins!

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    1 hr 18 min
  6. The 12 Days of Birdmas - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E5

    Season 3, Episode 5

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.On the first day of Birdmas Birds Are Real Pod gave to me... an absolute BANGER of an episode! We're officially winter birding now, and we're on a mission to write a huge smash hit that will undoubtedly become a staple in all households each December. Make sure to send in your Hoot Topics to make this song a reality!Follow us on Instagram: @birdsarerealpodFollow us on TikTok: @birdsarerealpodEmail us your bird-related questions: birdsarereal.pod@gmail.com

    1 hr 7 min
  7. Is This the BEST Birding Documentary Ever?? - Birds Are Real Podcast Season 3 Episode 4

    Season 3, Episode 4

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    LISTERS is taking the world by storm! Does it live up to the hype? It's time for our very first movie review! Watch LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching here: https://youtu.be/zl-wAqplQAo?si=I43rbVPYrbTfGY_F

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    1 hr 10 min
  8. Highway to the Chickadee Zone - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E3

    Season 3, Episode 3

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.There are two kinds of people: those that don't care about chickadees; and smart people! Sam and Kesh, being expert birders on a wildly successful birding podcast, tell you what type of person you are in this episode by exploring what the general public thinks of a bird and then revealing the true, 100% correct opinion to have. Follow us on Instagram: @birdsarerealpodFollow us on TikTok: @birdsarerealpodEmail us your bird-related questions: birdsarereal.pod@gmail.com#podcast #birding #birds #birdsarereal #bird #birdlovers

    1 hr 12 min
  9. Take Me Home, Country Roads - Birds Are Real Podcast Season 3 Episode 2

    Season 3, Episode 2

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Turns out if you leave Philadelphia, you might see some birds you can't normally see in Philadelphia! In this episode, Kesh regales us with his tales of birding in his new home - Virginia Beach! What's new? What's the same? Which bird would you bring home to meet your parents? Only one way to find out!

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    1 hr 7 min
  10. What Is a Duck? - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3E1

    Season 3, Episode 1

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.Everything has changed. This isn't your average everyday birding podcast; this is... advanced birding podcast. Well, there are visuals now at least. In any case, Keshav and Sam are back for the third season of the Birds Are Real Podcast! Exciting changes and additions abound while still retaining the same things you loved about the first two seasons. In this episode, celebrate Sam's mediocre accomplishment of finally seeing 200 lifers!! Listen to some (hopefully) interesting stories and find out what The Duck Scale really is. Everything eventually evolves into a crab, but for now, everything is a duck. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birdsarerealpodFollow us on Instagram: @birdsarerealpodFollow us on TikTok: @birdsarerealpodEmail us your bird-related questions: birdsarereal.pod@gmail.com

    1 hr 17 min
  11. Three Little Birds (feat. Mad Evans) SEASON 2 FINALE - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2 E12

    Season 2, Episode 12

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    After two long seasons, we've finally done the one thing you might expect a birding podcast to do - we have an actual birder on the pod! Philadelphia legend Mad Evans joins us for the entire episode to discuss all things Philly birding, including telling Sam how to complete his yearly goal and giving the most unforgettable advice about how to ID yellowlegs.

    To wrap things up, we finish our season-long Closing Caw arc, crowning one person as the winner. Who will it be? There's only one way to find out.

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    42 min
  12. This is JeoBIRDy! - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2 E11

    Season 2, Episode 11

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Birds Are Real Podcast Hosts: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things? Let's Find Out!

    What do you get when you combine Jeopardy!, Trivial Pursuit, Deal or No Deal, The Great British Bakeoff, Survival, and American Idol all into one ultimate game show? Why, you get Birds Are Real Season 2 Episode 11 of course! Listen to this episode and play along yourself!

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    1 hr 1 min
  13. Swan Swan Hummingbird - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2 E10

    Season 2, Episode 10

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... well, it's a bird. A super-bird! On this episode, we discover why hummingbirds are so much better than us, and we discover why you never want to be in front of one in a drive-thru pay-it-forward chain. Also, we'll tell you the best way to break free from the bonds of reincarnation. You'll just have to listen to understand.

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    51 min
  14. Life is a Highway - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2 E9

    Season 2, Episode 9

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Welcome back to the Birds Are Real Podcast, your one-stop shop for all things... Survivor analysis? We'll let you know indisputably which bird has the best shot at winning $1 million from Jeff Probst, and YOU get to choose the winner.

    Later on, we put Looney Tunes to the test to see if their portrayal of a certain road-based desert bird is true to form. MEEP MEEP!

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    54 min
  15. Mission: Identification - Bird Protocol - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2 E8

    Season 2, Episode 8

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    This is a bird podcast. We talk about birds. But how can we be sure which birds we're talking about? Kesh decided that it's time for us to stop relying on an app and find out for ourselves. This week it's all about bird identification! Do YOU know the difference between a Cooper's hawk and a sharp-shinned hawk? Neither do we, but let's find out together!

    ... we promise we meant for this to be a shorter episode.

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    1 hr 6 min
  16. Yo-Ho, A Parrot's Life for Me - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2E7

    Season 2, Episode 7

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Avast, me hearties! Set sail for the seven seas with us as we debunk the question everyone's been asking - did pirates really have pet parrots? Along the way, we'll even invent a new field of linguistics, which is sure to rifle some feathers.

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    46 min
  17. Ancient Egyptian Fly-roglyphics - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2E6

    Season 1, Episode 6

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    In this episode, we return to the mythology well as Kesh tells Sam a story of creation, of great battles, of ... geese? Listen as we explore the representation of birds in Ancient Egyptian mythology!

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    54 min
  18. We're All Sewer Birds (feat. Producer Richelle) - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2E5

    Season 2, Episode 5

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    VERY SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: This week, Kesh and Sam are joined by our very own Producer Richelle, who leads our first ever guest-led main topic! The subject: pigeons. The question: sewer birds, rats with wings, or harbingers of holy matrimony? Richelle has the answers, and she's letting us know!

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    56 min
  19. This Old Nest - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2E4

    Season 2, Episode 4

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Times are tough; home ownership seems like an impossible dream at this point (especially without any podcast sponsors...) Luckily for you, the Birds Are Real production network has created a brand new show dedicated to putting young aspiring homeowners into their dream houses. You may just have to expand your definition of dream... and house... Get ready for This Old Nest!

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    50 min
  20. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Birds Are Real Podcast - S2E3

    Season 2, Episode 1

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    Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

    Kesh and Sam start the episode planning heists, and flipping the bird, but after all that larking about, it's time to get serious. Get ready a nuanced conversation about the artwork that birds leave on our cars, from conception to realization. Remember: what goes in must come out.

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    55 min