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Shots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastReally Wanted That ByeEvan Smith flies solo, recapping the Nittany Lions loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2nd round of the Big Ten Tournament and a brief look at the unlikley postseason options for Penn State Basketball. Support the showFollow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State Basketball PodcastSend us an e-mail Shotsgottafallpod@gmail.com Help support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043844/support Rate and review us and subscribe/follow Shots Gotta Fall wherever you download u...
2024-03-1519 min
Overheard with Evan SmithJake TapperCNN anchor Jake Tapper joins Evan Smith to discuss his new book, All the Demons Are Here: A Thriller, and journalism and news media's relationship with truth in the modern age.
2024-02-0826 minShots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastTough Day at the Bryce Jordan CenterGoodness this was a bad loss. Host Evan Smith and special guest-host Matt Shaffer break down the worst Penn State Basketball loss in the KenPom era. We take a trip down memory lane reviewing some other horrific non-conference losses, decipher some of the post games quotes from Head Coach Mike Rhoades and talk about where we go from here.We preview the start of Big Ten Conference play and make our selections in what amounts to a pivotal week for the success of the 2023-2024 season. Support the showFollow us on X @Shots...
2023-12-0458 minShots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastExhaleDeep breaths, Nittany Lion fans. Penn State had the 2-0 week necessary to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. Evan and Steve recap both victories and preview the week ahead. We also discuss...All-American Jalen PickettWhere is Evan Mahaffey?Transition offense proficiencySupport the showFollow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State Basketball PodcastSend us an e-mail Shotsgottafallpod@gmail.com Help support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043844/support Rate and review us and subscribe...
2023-02-201h 08Shots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastA Better MoodThe sun is shining again and all is well at Penn State so we kept this episode short and brought only good vibes this week......okay maybe not. Evan and Steve recap an impressive conference win against the Indiana Hoosiers and preview a daunting road matchup against Wisconsin before a return home to take on Nebraska this weekend. We also lay out some interesting miscellaneous stats and Evan asks Steve if he would trade a road win for a home loss this week. Support the showFollow us on X and Ins...
2023-01-1658 minShots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastReversion to the MeanEvan and Steve are back ahead of schedule to recap the double OT loss to Clemson and preview the first two Big Ten matchups for the Nits against Michigan State and at Illinois.In this episode we also:Break down some consistent early second half woes for Penn StateTalk about the efficacy of the small ball lineupand Evan presents "fast five" observations about the Nittany Lions one month into the season. Support the showFollow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: T...
2022-12-021h 02Shots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastGritty Not Pretty*Recorded August 15*Welcome to our first episode! Penn State Men's Basketball superfans Steve Travis and Evan Smith introduce themselves and kick off the first episode of SGF!In this episode we:Recap the 2021-22 PSU hoops season including what we think worked well for year one of the Shrewsberry Era and what needs some improvement going forward Introduce the incoming freshmen/transfers to the program for the upcoming season Preview future episodes of the podSpecial thanks to the voice of the BJC Jeff Brown for providing our intro voiceover! Follow us on Twitter @sho...
2022-09-1956 min
Shots Gotta Fall: A Penn State Basketball PodcastWelcome to Shots Gotta FallYou have stumbled upon the Premiere, the best, the ONLY Penn State Basketball Podcast: Shots Gotta Fall. Starting on September 19th, join PSU hoops superfans Steve Travis and Evan Smith as they take you through the highs and lows of the upcoming 2022-23 Penn State Men's Basketball SeasonSupport the showFollow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State Basketball PodcastSend us an e-mail Shotsgottafallpod@gmail.com Help support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043844/support ...
2022-09-0100 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastThe Winter Finch Forecast with Tyler HoarMigration, Migration, Migration! Today Evan and Nate sit down with the Winter Finch Forecaster Tyler Hoar to discuss what birds might be visiting us this winter from the North.First, Evan discusses the results of the recent Illinois Big Sit competition. Who knew that a birding competition could be filled with so much friendly competition, rivalry, and a dramatic finish! If you remember last year, Tyler gave us an amazing forecast of an irruption year and absolutely nailed it. We have Evening Grosbeaks, Redpolls, and Crossbills all winter here in Illinois. Tod...
2021-10-0435 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastThe BIG episode!!!!! with Aerin TedescoToday Nate and Evan sit down with Aerin Tedesco to talk everything BIG (in Evan's Monster Truck announcer voice). It's the beginning of migration, so we discuss early migrants at the top of the show. What are we seeing currently.First we discuss Aerin's county big year. Recently Aerin smashed the Champaign County big year record. Not only smashed it, but crushed it in 5 months. We sit down with her and talk about that adventure and see where she is at now. We also take bets on where she will be by the end of 2021.
2021-08-2537 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastSpring Recap!Nate and Evan head back to the studio for the beginning of season 2 with a spring recap. Life has been busy for them lately, but they are happy to talk birds.Over the winter Nate played a very elaborate and lengthy prank on Evan. He goes over the harrowing details of this plot.Evan talks about his trip to Florida and all the amazing birds he saw. Then they finish up with talking birds in Illinois. Looking forward to another great season of the Allerton Park Bird Club.
2021-06-2432 min
2021-04-091h 38SPLAININ'13 - PHYLOSOPHY: Part 2 - And We Keep Crying AnywaysJeff 'splains Existentialism.Evan 'splains Utilitarianism.
2021-04-021h 25
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastThe Life of a Professional Bird Tour Leader with Erik BruhnkeToday, Evan & Nate go birding with Erik BruhnkeLike most birders, Evan and Nate often times discuss what it would be like to not have professional jobs and be able to spend all of our time birding. We wanted to sit down with someone that has taken their passion for birding and made it his career.We first crossed path with Erik at the Sax Zim Bog trip when he was explaining ID tips for the Hoary Redpoll. His knowledge of birds and bird songs was impressive, to say the least.Erik sits...
2021-03-2633 minSPLAININ'12 - PHYLOSOPHY: Part 1 - What Is It You Kant Face?Evan 'splains Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperatives. Jeff 'splains the Paradox of Identity.
2021-03-261h 40
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastIsoo O'Brien and the Cook County Big Year RecordToday Nate and Evan go birding with Isoo O'Brien.We finally get a chance to sit down with Isoo O'Brien, an Evanston, Illinois native who recently set the Cook County Big Year record. If that wasn't impressive enough, Isoo is a high school senior. 2020 was not a normal year. Most people will probably never forget it. It was especially memorable for Isoo. In this episode, Isoo tells us about his big year. How did he plan for it? What were some of the high points of the year? What were some of the low points...
2021-03-2236 min2021-03-191h 45
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastNikki Wayment & HawkWatch InternationalToday Evan & Nate go birding with Nikki Wayment from HawkWatch International.We begin by discussing birds we have both seen this week including the snow bunting Nate saw and the long eared owl that Evan saw.What is HawkWatch international? The mission of HawkWatch International is to conserve our environment through education, long-term monitoring, and scientific research on raptors as indicators of ecosystem health. Nikki provides some great insight into what the organization does across not only the US but the world.One aspect the organization maintains are the 7 HawkWatch stations across the...
2021-03-0641 min2021-03-051h 25
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDavid Yeany & Wintering Evening Grosbeak MovementToday Nate & Evan go birding with David Yeany, Avian Ecologist for the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP) at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC). David has been studying winter movements of Evening Grosbeaks in the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) for the past few years. We discuss the 5 major questions in his study.why do evening grosbeaks keep returning to this area? Do they have true site fidelity? Where do these irruptive populations return to nest? How far and wide do they roam throughout the regional landscape during winter? What can we learn about the timing of their moveme...
2021-02-2644 minSPLAININ'8 - It's True and False TimeJeff 'splains Involuntary Bodily Functions (not poop). Evan 'splains The Northern Lights.
2021-02-261h 36SPLAININ'7 - Looking For Four Strong Lads to Pull On Me LimbsEvan 'splains Alexander the Great. Jeff 'splains Counting Cards.
2021-02-191h 28
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDr. Given Harper and tracing Red-Tailed Hawks with stable hydrogen isotopesToday, Evan and Nate are joined by Dr. Given Harper from Illinois Wesleyan University to discuss his current research on Red-tailed Hawks (RTHA). We first caught wind of Given when Piatt County residents began calling us telling us that a person is trapping Red-tailed Hawks in our area. We immediately knew we had to find out who this was. After a series of fortunate events and family members, we were able to track down Given for this interview.We being by discussing some of his research on lead toxicity in raptors. What is the significance and what c...
2021-02-1830 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDr. Vince Slabe and Lead Toxicity in RaptorsToday, Nate and Evan have the honor of sitting down with former Piatt County resident and long time friend, Dr. Vince Slabe. While they have many great memories from high school and college, during their adult lives they have all had found birds to be a common area of interest. Dr. Slabe has done extensive research studying lead toxicity in raptors, specifically Golden Eagles. As residents of Illinois, we often confuse immature Bald Eagles with Golden Eagles, which pass through occasionally. Vince gives us some ID tips on how to tell a Golden Eagle from Bald Eagle.
2021-02-1340 min2021-02-121h 16
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastSax Zim Bog Trip!This week, Evan and Nate sit down and recap their 4 day birding trip to Sax Zim Bog in Minnesota. Evan & Nate met fellow birders and bird club members Aerin Tedesco and Scott Judd for the adventure of a lifetime. What lifers did they see? What were some of the birding highs...and lows of the trip. One of the lows was the temperature, which was -33 on Sunday morning. Did Evan manage to get stuck again like he does on every trip? Hopefully you will enjoy this open discussion about the trip and fee...
2021-02-1045 min2021-02-051h 29
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastSparky Stensaas & Friends of Sax Zim Bog (part 1)Today, Nate and Evan sit down with Sparky Stensaas, founder and director of Friends of Sax Zim Bog. Located outside of Duluth Minnesota, Sax Zim Bog is a dream destination for winter birders from all over the world. It just so happens that Evan & Nate are heading there next week to chase some lifers. They begin by talking about birds they are currently seeing in the respective areas. Sparky also gives some ID tips on the ravens, which are the predominant corvid species found in the bog this time of year. He also gives us an owl...
2021-01-3036 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastWhat's This Bird? with Zak SuttonNate and Evan are joined by Zak Sutton again trying to stump the dynamic duo. Play along and see if you can ID the bird Zak is describing by the field marks. Happy Listening and Happy Birding
2021-01-2804 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastMatthew Young & The Finch Research NetworkNate and Evan are joined again today by the founder of Finch Research Network, Matthew Young. Thanks to Matt's contractual agreement with the finches, we had a spectacular year in the lower 48 states viewing all sorts of finches. Today Matt begins by giving us an update on the winter finches. Did anything happen that wasn't expected? Did anything not happen that was expected? He also explains the extent of the the irruptive year. While these birds are not seen in Illinois, Matt talks about the work FiRN is doing with the Rosy Finches. These "birds of...
2021-01-2232 minSPLAININ'3 - You're Doing Good, KidJeff 'splains Abraham Lincoln. Evan 'splains The Chernobyl Disaster
2021-01-221h 49Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastWhat's This Bird? with Zak SuttonZak joins Evan and Nate to see if he can stump the dynamic duo in their quest to identify birds. Will Evan & Nate go 0-2? Will you, the listener, be able to figure out what bird Zak is watching? Play along in the birding exercise. Happy listening and happy birding.
2021-01-2007 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastJared Wiklund with Pheasants Forever & Quail ForeverWe know what you are thinking. What is a bird hunting group doing on a podcast about BIRDS?!? Well, Nate and Evan sit down with Jared Wiklund, public relations specialist with Pheasants Forever to answer that question. What is Pheasants forever? Some people may have the idea that it is just a bunch of rednecks with guns out shooting birds to the brink of extinction. This is far from the truth. Pheasants Forever's mission is to conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy....
2021-01-1531 minSPLAININ'2 - In the Bay of Purple NurplesEvan 'splains The 79AD Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Jeff 'splains Dinosaurs and How We Know What We Know About Them.
2021-01-151h 32Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastWhat's This Bird? with Zak SuttonThis week, Evan and Nate get a call from our birder in the field, Zak Sutton. In this short 5 minute exercise in birding, Zak describes the habitat, characteristics, general impression, size and shape of the bird. He takes questions about the bird and Nate and Evan try to figure out what bird Zak is looking at. Can Evan or Nate figure out the identity of the bird? Can you?Happy Listening and Happy Birding!
2021-01-1305 minSPLAININ'1 - Miss Frizzle Screwed Us AllJeff 'splains Blood in the Human Body. Evan 'splains Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastNathan Goldberg and the Illinois Big Year RecordNate and Evan sit down and chat with Chicago native Nathan Goldberg and discuss his recent record breaking 2020 Illinois Big Year. Also, Evan serenades Nathan with a bird love song that he wrote. First, Nate gives us a rundown on the recent Piatt County Christmas Bird Count, tally, and the Eurasian Tree Sparrow that was seen, including ID tips. Nathan talks about some of the birds his team recently saw on his Cook County Big Day competition with Isoo O'brien. What goes into planning a Big Year? What are some of the strategies? What are...
2021-01-0842 minAllerton Park Bird Club PodcastEthics and Birding with Greg NeiseIt's that time of year when rarities start showing up to odd areas and people lose their minds. It's during these times that birders and photographers make poor choices that often have negative consequences. The negative consequences affect the bird, the birders around them, and the birding community. So today Nate and Evan sit down with Greg Neise, member of the American Birding Association Recording Standards and Ethics committee to talk about ethics and birding. First we discuss some rarities that have been showing up in the United States. Recently there have been reports of a Great K...
2020-12-2840 min
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastWhooping Cranes! with Davin & AnneToday, Nate and Evan reach out to Davin Lopez and Anne Lacy to talk Whoopers (Whooping Cranes). They probably don't use that term in the field, but Evan thought it was seemed appropriate so he went with it. Both Davin and Anne are involved with the reintroduction of Whooping Cranes (WHCR) into the wild. In 1941 there were only 21 WHCR left in the entire world. Today there are about 850 Whooping Cranes in the world. Davin & Anne run us through how the situation got so dire in the 1900's. They also discuss in length the process of r...
2020-12-1836 minSPLAININ'32 - The Patron Saint of Pickled ChildrenEvan 'splains the Origins of Santa Claus. Jeff 'splains the the Connection of Reindeer & Christmas.
2020-12-181h 17SPLAININ'31 - Well, That Was Easier To Quit Than MethEvan 'splains Fate. Jeff 'splains Caffeine. BONUS SPLAIN: Evan answers the question "Can you match pitch after inhaling helium?"
2020-12-101h 23
Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDenver Holt & The Owl Research InstituteNate and Evan were both really excited for this interview. This week, they sit down via zoom to chat with Denver Holt, founder of the Owl Research Institute. This week Evan spotted a Rough-Legged Hawk in Piatt County and Denver gives some fabulous tips for ID'ing these birds. As year round residents in Montana, Denver sees these birds often.Denver begins by telling us how he got interested in birds and specifically owls. This interest pushed him to found the Owl Research Institute. In discussing the Owl Research Institute, he tells us about the Snowy...
2020-12-0948 minAllerton Park Bird Club PodcastThe Christmas Bird Count Episode!Today, Nate and Evan sit down with Sara Johnson, Vice President of the Champaign County Audubon Society (CCAS) and Janet Jokela, acting regional Dean of the Illinois School of Medicine, volunteer, and current board member of the CCAS. This episode is dedicated to the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). We sit down, via zoom, and discuss CCAS. How did Sara and Janet get involved in birding and the CCAS? What is the Christmas Bird Count, and what does it mean to each of them? How can a person get involved in their local bird count? ...
2020-12-0431 minSPLAININ'30 - Waving Through the Oval WindowJeff 'splains The Manhattan Project. Evan 'splains the human ear.
2020-12-031h 07Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDr. Bernard MasterToday's guest may be one of the last people to ever hear the call of an Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in the wild. We sit down with Dr. Bernard Master for our holiday special. Nate and Evan start by discussing birds they are seeing. On a recent trip, Evan encountered some swans a swimming. ID tips for the Tundra, Trumpeter and Mute swan we covered. Additionally birds like the Evening Grosbeak, Pine Siskin and American Goldfinch were covered.Our main discussion centered around Bernie discussing his adventures in birding. He told of the time he heard the I...
2020-11-2742 minSPLAININ'29 - I'll Whisper In Your Ear If You Do My LaundryEvan 'splains The Gunpowder Treason Plot.Jeff 'splains Global Currency.
2020-11-261h 28Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastMatt Young & The Finch Research NetworkToday, Evan and Nate sit down with Matt Young, President and Founder of the Finch Research Network (FiRN), to talk finches. They begin by discussing birds they are currently seeing. This week Evan went twitching to find a Gyrfalcon and stumbled across a Great Black Backed Gull in Central Illinois. Nate went looking for the Ivory Billed Woodpecker and Roadrunners in Arkansas, but struck out on both.In our discussion, Matt gives us a brief overview of FiRN, its mission statement, and what the future holds for FiRN. We talk Grosbeaks, Crossbills, Lawrence Goldfinches, and R...
2020-11-1950 min2020-11-191h 13Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastTyler Hoar & The Winter Finch ForecastToday, Nate and Evan have the privilege of sitting down with Tyler Hoar. Tyler is a freelance biologist and ecologist who recently took the reins of the Winter Finch Forecast. What an incredible first year to do the finch forecast! Tyler discusses his methodology for developing the forecast. We begin by talking about the the overall factors contributing to the finch migration this year. What ecological factors are driving the finches south? Then we get into specific species. What can we expect from the Pine Siskin, Purple Finch, Red-Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill, Common & Hoary Redpoll, Pine Grosbeak, and E...
2020-11-1334 minSPLAININ'27 - That Brings Me Joy JergensonEvan 'splains Grace Kelly & The Order of the Solar Temple. Jeff 'splains the Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
2020-11-121h 19Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastBryan ReileyToday, Nate & Evan sit down with Bryan Reiley, and avian ecologist from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Bryan sits down to discuss his research that involves CRP and CREP land in Illinois. His fascinating research involves counting the species at the sites, then using the samples to estimate population density within a given area. Give this episode a listen to learn more about this research that was conducted, and is still being conducted, throughout Illinois. Additionally they discuss the Evening Grosbeaks (EVGR) that visited a bird club listener's feeder. Nate and Evan raced over last Saturday t...
2020-11-1034 minSPLAININ'26 - Premature CaucusJeff 'splains How Vinyl Records Work. Evan 'splains the US Government and Election Process.
2020-11-051h 33SPLAININ'25 - Not a Virgin StallionJeff 'splains the origins of Mummies, Vampires and Witches. Evan 'splains the origins of Zombies, Werewolves and Ghosts.
2020-10-301h 34Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastAerin Tedesco InterviewThis week Nate & Evan sit down to chat with local birder Aerin Tedesco. Aerin originally hails from the Great Lakes region (Buffalo area/Chicago), but recently moved to Central Illinois. What an amazing week for birds in Illinois! Aerin reached her 300th bird on her Illinois list this year. We discussed chasing Magnificent Frigate birds, Little Gulls, and Scoters.However, the hightlight of the show will be Aerin playing her wonderful music for us. Aerin is an instructor for the Old Town School of Folk Music. She wrote and composed a spooky Halloween song about a...
2020-10-3034 minAllerton Park Bird Club PodcastClinton Lake State Recreation AreaNate and Evan go twitching to find a Sabine's Gull at Clinton Lake SRA in Clinton, Illinois. Along with fellow birders Colin Dobson (who has been on the show before), Andy and Aerin they locate the Sabine's Gull and other species.During the episode, Nate and Evan discuss the birds they found and some ID tips. Keep in mind that neither of them are advanced birders, but recreational. We are not experts in shore birds, but are trying. Some of the birds found and discussed were the Sabine's Gull, Franklin's Gull, Wilson's Snipe, and Dunlin.
2020-10-2331 minSPLAININ'24 - We Didn't Start the Fire Pt. 2 - Simba's PrideEvan and Jeff continue to double 'splain Billy Joel's 1989 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire".
2020-10-221h 32Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastThe Pull of ZugunruheIt's time to clean out the inventory for the first annual STICKER GIVEAWAY!!! Have you always wanted your very own Allerton Park Bird Cub sticker FOR FREE? Listen to this episode to figure out how to be in the exclusive ABC sticker club.What is the Pull of Zugunruhe? Is it a strange disease? Could it be a monster that lives under your bed? Is it the new political party taking over the internets?The Pull of Zugunruhe is the German scientific name for the migratory restlessness that birds experience. We discuss the Pull of...
2020-10-1630 minSPLAININ'23 - We Didn't Start the Fire - Pt. 1Evan and Jeff double 'splain Billy Joel's 1989 hit "We Didn't Start the Fire"
2020-10-151h 42SPLAININ'23 - We Didn't Start the Fire - Part 1Evan and Jeff double 'splain Billy Joel's 1989 hit - "We Didn't Start the Fire".
2020-10-1500 minAllerton Park Bird Club PodcastColin Dobson InterviewEvan and Nate head to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus to interview young birder Colin Dobson. Colin is a sophmore at the UofI, avid birder, author, and meteorologist for the birding community. He is wise beyond his 19 years and an amazing advocate for the birding community.We begin by discussing the Kinglet slam, which is the Ruby Crowned Kinglet (RCKI) and Golden Crowned Kinglet (GCKI), with ID tips. Nate disagrees it should be called a "slam" since a grand slam in baseball is 4 runs, but this makes it official.Colin talks about how he got...
2020-10-0835 min2020-10-081h 24Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastFlopperty DinglehoppersWhat is a Flopperty Dingle Hopper you ask? The more formal name would be a SPUH. What is a SPUH you ask? You are going to have to listen to the show to find out. Evan also surprises Nate with a quiz about birding lingo. Everything from a CMF, to the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect.They also spend time discussing some of the birds of the week and information on their bird seed fundraiser through Prairie Melody Seeds.Happy Listening and Happy Birding!
2020-10-0529 minSPLAININ'21 - He Said Yes!Evan 'splains The Boston Tea Party.Jeff 'splains Helen & The Battle of Troy.
2020-10-011h 22SPLAININ'20 - Bette Potato EyesEvan 'splains his Engagement Story. Jeff and Evan 'splain some brainteasers and riddles.
2020-09-291h 11Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastSunflowers with Dr. Ken DallmeirDo you remember when everyone on Facebook and Instagram were taking pictures in a field of sunflowers? We do and we wanted to know more! So Nate and Evan tracked down Dr. Ken Dallmeir with Prairie Melody Seeds to talk about his organic sunflower fields. Prairie Melody is located in Cerro Gordo, Illinois and offers organic bird seed and gluten free chicken feed, among other things, to the public. They have also partnered up with the show to have a fundraiser for the Allerton Park Bird Club. Additionally, they cover the usual bird stuff and sightings from th...
2020-09-2540 minSPLAININ'20 - Bette Potato EyesEvan 'splains the story of his engagement (Listener Request).
Jeff and Evan 'splain Riddles and Brainteasers.
2020-09-241h 11Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastFriends Creek Conservation AreaNate and Evan travel to Friends Creek Conservation Area to go birding during the fall migration. Nestled between Cisco and Argenta, this gem of a park offers uncrowded trails, open meadows and a terrific campground. Plus, there was some great birding. During the 1.5 mile hike Evan and Nate tallied over 30 species of birds, including the Blackpoll Warbler, a lifer for Evan. In addition to discussing the morning birding trip, Nate talks about his involvement in Operation Western Wood Pewee, a high stakes, winner take all birding adventure in Champaign. Nate and Evan also discuss some of...
2020-09-1829 min2020-09-171h 24Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastInterview with Dr. Travis WilcoxenNate and Evan head over to Decatur, Illinois to sit down and speak with Dr. Travis Wilcoxen from Millikin University. Travis discusses the bird feeder research he has been involved in over the years. This research includes some of the positives and negatives of using bird feeders. Travis also discusses some of current Nuthatch research that is being conducted.During the episode they also discuss ID tips for the Black & White and Tennessee warbler and the redstart. While birding this week Evan had ID difficulties with a Swainson's Thrush versus a Grey-Cheek thrush so ID tip for...
2020-09-1040 minSPLAININ'18 - Don't Go Out When The Boats Are FlyingEvan 'splains the Mystery of Oak Island. Jeff 'splains the Bermuda Triangle.
2020-09-101h 39Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastMisadventures in Birding, pt. DeuxAnother week of birding with Evan and Nate leads to another round of misadventures. This week's adventure leads Evan and Nate to the Mac McGee waterfowl area on Lake Shelbyville...TWICE! During those times Evan forgets all of his recording equipment, a romantic tryst forms in the woods, and there was an Indiana Jones like encounter with a huge snake. Both Evan and Nate then tackle Clinton lake chasing Little Blue Herons. Here they encounter men in camouflage while bushwacking through the brush. While Evan is fleeing the camouflaged men and dogs, he attempts a shortcut through a...
2020-09-0427 minSPLAININ'17 - King Kong and the Knights of ColumbusJeff 'splains the Life of Genghis Khan. Evan 'splains the Knights Templar.
2020-09-031h 17Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastMisadventures in BirdingThis week Nate and Evan catch up on the last two weeks of birding. Life has been pretty hectic and crazy for the both of them at the end of summer but are glad to be back behind the microphone.Evan discusses his recent failed birding trip to the Emiquon Nature Refuge. It was a bust to say the least. They also discuss fish crow ID tips. Nate talks about the hummingbird oasis he is creating in Piatt county. Happy listening and happy birding.
2020-08-2929 minSPLAININ'Into The WoodsJeff tells the story of his engagement. Evan and Jeff do the Buzzfeed Best Friends Quiz.
2020-08-271h 192020-08-201h 25Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastDiversified Farm at Allerton ParkNate & Evan podcast live from the Diversified Farm at Allerton Park today. As a common nesting spot for Barn Swallow, Evan provides ID tips for the Barn Swallow, Tree Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Northern Rough Winged Swallow, and Bank Swallow. All of these swallows can be found at the same time on a power line. Nate provides helpful hints on how to remove a hummingbird from your garage. I will give you spoiler alert, it is not with chop sticks. We spend most of the episode answering questions from viewers. We have had some really great qu...
2020-08-1436 min2020-08-131h 23Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastAmanda Huy & The Scovill ZooNate & Evan travel to Scovill Zoo in Decatur, Illinois to talk with Amanda Huy and her role at Scovill Zoo. We discuss Caspian Terns, Yellow-Legs, and Lesser Sandpipers. We talk about the AZA's role in playing matchmaking of animals, some of the challenges in taking care of birds in enclosures, and for the first 15 minutes were harassed by a Howler monkey in the background. Additionally, we struggled with recording outdoors in the socially distant Covid world and battled the wind. Give it a listen and enjoy some laughs, Tinder talk, birds, and monkeys!
2020-08-0730 minSPLAININ'14 - You're Embarrassing Yourself and Your DadEvan 'splains Circadian Rhythm. Jeff 'splains Sunburns.
2020-08-061h 04Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastInterview with Alex "Always Outdoors" LourashThis week Nate & Evan sit down with Allerton Park Natural Areas Manager Alex Lourash. We spending time discussing birds, what the role of Natural Area Manager does, managing the creek cams for Allerton Park Bird Club, and most importantly the possibility of marriage in Alex's future. This episode was recorded live from Allerton Park, so sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to Alex's Barry White(esque) voice.
2020-07-3132 min2020-07-301h 20Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastInterview with Dr. Ken OtterNate & Evan are joined today by Dr. Ken Otter from the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Otter is a professor of biology whose recent article on the changing vocalizations of the White-throated Sparrow has taken the birding world by storm. Additionally we discuss some of his other research regarding mountain chickadees along the urban/rural gradient, effectiveness of high vis collars in stopping predation of birds by domestic cats, and Great Tits.
2020-07-2442 min2020-07-231h 18Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastJacques Nuzzo & The Illinois Raptor CenterNate & Evan head over to the Illinois Raptor Center outside of Decatur, Illinois to talk birding with Jacques Nuzzo. During this episode they discuss Jacques trip to Sanibel Island, Florida, current ongoings at the Illinois Raptor Center, Screech Owls, Barn Owls, a couple really great dad joke zingers from Evan, and Ospreys.
2020-07-1746 min2020-07-161h 01SPLAININ'10 - An Apple A Day (Keeps Rickets Away)Evan and Jeff 'splain misused words, phrases and sayings.
2020-07-111h 24Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastInterview with Greg NeiseEvan & Nate are joined by Greg Neise in outside of the Sunken Gardens in Allerton Park. Greg Neise is Web Master for the ABA, helps manage social media, sits in on the ABA Podcast on occasion, and of course, is a fanatical birder. In today's episode we touch on how Covid-19 has impacted birding in Chicago, Greg's new Backyard Birding essay, a BIG DAY, what small birding clubs can do in conjunction with the ABA to encourage birders, how social media has affected birding, and Greg's "smoking hawk."
2020-07-0944 minAllerton Park Bird Club PodcastWhite Oak Park, Bloomington, IllinoisNate & Evan travel to White Oak Park in Bloomington, Illinois to track down the Black Bellied Whistling duck, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and Least Bittern. They also discuss the recent release of the Duck Stamp, Great Egret, Belted Kingfisher and Northern Rough-winged Swallow. During recording they have a 3 year old special guest drop by to discuss chocolate milk and Evan forgets to turn his phone off.
2020-07-0425 min2020-07-021h 11Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastAllerton in the EveningNate & Evan discuss the Common Nighthawk, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Oven Bird, Great Horned Owl, and Wood Thrush. Additionally they talk about what got them interested in birding as well as their "spark" bird. This episode was recorded live in the evening from the North End of Allerton Park.
2020-06-2630 min2020-06-251h 11Allerton Park Bird Club PodcastUpper Sangamon River Land & Water ReserveNate and Evan hike into the Upper Sangamon River Land & Water Reserve to discuss the birds that can currently be found in this habitat. The birds discussed include the Prairie Warbler, Bell's Vireo, Blue Grosbeak, Orchard Oriole and Willow Flycatcher.
2020-06-1930 min2020-06-111h 14SPLAININ'6 - Hot and Fresh Out the KitchenJeff 'splains Pyramids. Evan 'splains Spontaneous Combustion.
2020-06-041h 17SPLAININ'5 - BilgedungLISTENER REQUESTS!Evan 'splains Time Travel In Movies. Jeff 'splains Colour Blindness.
2020-05-281h 18SPLAININ'4 - You're On the Right Track...In Some WaysJeff 'splains black holes.Evan 'splains the British Royal Family.
2020-05-211h 16SPLAININ'3 - The Bullshit ButtonEvan 'splains Cockney Rhyming Slang.Jeff 'splains body temperatures.
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