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From The Hill PodcastSeason FinaleIn the season finale of From The Hill Podcast, the podcast crew talk with Board of Trustee , Dr. Scherrie Banks-Pickett. They meet with AAMU Golf Head Coach, Devins Jackson and Assistant Coach, Greg Simpson2025-03-261h 14
From The Hill PodcastStyling and ProfilingFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Gallery Director/Founder/ Stylist, Tanya Pugh. Tanya is the stylist for Alabama A&M Head Women's Basketball Coach, Dawn Thornton. The crew also give their thoughts on the SWAC Basketball Tournament2025-03-121h 08
From The Hill PodcastA Meeting of Football Coaches ContinuedFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Chief of Staff/High School Relations of Alabama A&M football, Laron White.2025-03-051h 05
From The Hill PodcastA Meeting of Football Position CoachesFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with the position coaches of Alabama A&M University football.2025-02-261h 18
From The Hill PodcastOn track for the SWAC Indoor ChampionshipFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Andrew Murphy, Alabama A&M Head Track & Field Coach. He's joined with members of the Alabama A&M Track & Field team2025-02-191h 06
From The Hill PodcastAAMU Football: The New OC & DC...Live!!From The Hill Podcast crew talk with new coaching staff members of Alabama A&M Football. Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line coach, Dennis Alexander; Defensive Coordinator/Safeties/Asst. Head Coach, Chris Shelling.2025-02-121h 04
From The Hill PodcastBig Energy on a TuesdayFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Head Women's Basketball Coach, Dawn "Diva Coach" Thornton and a few of her players; Alisha Wilson, Kalia Walker, and Lauryn Pendleton2025-02-051h 17
From The Hill PodcastThe Marching Maroon and White Journey to Los Angeles (Battle of the Bands)From The Hill Podcast crew talk with Director of Bands Carlton Wright and Assistant Director of Bands Mario Warren and thier preparations for the Honda Battle of the Bands. The crew also speaks with Marlon Sanders, video assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles; and Corporate Chair Sylvester Johnson, Co-Chairs Tracie Ridley and Michelle Jordan Gilliam of the Youth Motivation Task Force (YMTF).2025-01-2959 min
From The Hill PodcastAAMU Baseball & Softball - New Season, New LeadershipFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with new Head Baseball Coach, Louis Whitlow and a few of his players. Head Softball Coach, Brian Daley and a few of his staff members.2025-01-221h 22
From The Hill PodcastDr. Paul A Bryant & Dr. Jason Cable - The Rival ADs MeetFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Athletic Director's from Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University ahead of the upcoming rival basketball game2025-01-151h 19
From The Hill PodcastSunday Conversation with Sam ShadeFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with new Alabama A&M University Head Football Coach, Sam Shade.2025-01-131h 13
From The Hill PodcastNew Year, New AAMU Bulldog BusinessFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with District 1 Huntsville City Council Woman, Michelle Watkins; and Madison County Commissioner District 6, Violet Edwards. The crew will also get you up to date with AAMU Men's and Women's Basketball.2025-01-081h 07
From The Hill PodcastSpecial Episode: The Head Football Coach AnnouncementDirector of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant announces the new Head Football Coach for Alabama A&M University Bulldogs.2024-12-3129 min
From The Hill PodcastCalling Everyone!!! The Ultimate Roundtable and Community DiscussionFrom The Hill Podcast crew previews the Celebration Bowl, gets you up to speed with AAMU Football coaching search, and gives their take on comments made by Grambling's Head Women's Basketball Coach2024-12-111h 21
From The Hill PodcastIf you were thinking of missing this episode...Please DontFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics, Dr. Paul A. Bryant and his head football coaching change decision. 2024-12-041h 38
Life List: A Birding PodcastDeclaring a species extinct and sampling the world's coolest birding eventsIt's our final episode...but only for this season, don't worry 😉We're chatting about birding festivals near and far, the multinational process of declaring a species extinct, and (literal) nightmares about birding tours.Don't miss out on: Alvaro's upcoming toursHillstar's newest tours and pelagics Tours and articles on Nighthawk All the great content on the Ladera Sur websiteAnd with that, we're off on our winter break from podcasting! Follow Life List on Facebook and Instagram, sign up for our newsletter, and we'll see yo...2024-11-261h 03
From The Hill PodcastRuben Studdard - An Evening of Excitement, Reflection, and Next LevelFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with American Idol winner and Alabama A&M University alumnus Ruben Studdard about his time on The Hill, his music career, and new holiday album.2024-11-2058 min
From The Hill PodcastA Visit with AAMU Tennis & The Pulse of HBCUsFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with AAMU Tennis Head Coach Willis Mbandi and player Ntokozo Zungu, who just won the 2024 HBCU Tennis National Championship. The crew also reflects on the tragic incident that occurred at an HBCU Homecoming2024-11-131h 14
From The Hill PodcastHunting Jaguars is NormalFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with two Southern Jaguars, Latoyia Clemons and Tramelle Howard. The crew also give their game day pics for week 10 of SWAC football2024-10-301h 25
From The Hill PodcastThe Magic City Classic ExperienceThe From The Hill Podcast crew take a walk down memory lane and share their experiences at the largest HBCU football game in the country, the Magic City Classic. The crew also give their takes on this historic rivalry game.2024-10-231h 18
From The Hill PodcastThe Basketball Kick-offThe From The Hill Podcast crew talk with AAMU Head Men's Basketball Coach Otis Hughley Jr. and AAMU Head Women's Basketball Coach Dawn "Diva Coach" Thornton about the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The crew also recap Homecoming events that took place on The Hill,2024-10-161h 19
From The Hill PodcastThe Homecoming Pregame ShowFrom The Hill Podcast crew talks with AAMU alumni Joseph Merkerson II and Quentin T. Carter about Alabama A&M University Homecoming; and with WZDX FOX 54 News Sports Director Mo Carter about SWAC Football2024-10-091h 29
From The Hill PodcastGulf Coast Challenge Kick-OffFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk Homecoming festivities with AAMU alum Anthony "PJ" Thompson and host of SheLovesThee Podcast and JSU alum Timona Stapleton2024-10-021h 27
From The Hill PodcastMiss AAMU, Bulldog Bards & Thai FloydFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with the 74th Miss AAMU Faith Gatson, AAMU Theater Production Bulldog Bards, and AAMU Athletics Reporter Thai Floyd2024-09-251h 21
From The Hill PodcastI Found my Skill on Normal's HillFrom The Hill Podcast crews talks with AAMU alum and entrepreneur Nelson McCloud Jr, along with AAMU quarterback #10 Cornelius "Quad" Brown IV 2024-09-181h 16
From The Hill PodcastInside the Life of an Athletic DirectorFrom The Hill Podcast crew dives into the lives of two athletic directors, AD Paul A. Bryant of Alabama A&M and Senior Associate AD Kortne Gosha of Nebraska2024-09-111h 14
From The Hill PodcastAn Important Message from our PresidentFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with AAMU's 12th President, Dr. Daniel K. Wims 2024-09-041h 22
From The Hill PodcastA Visit To The PlainsFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with huge HBCU supporter AAMU alumna ShaVonne Cammack and Ike Jones, CEO and Founder of The War Rapport2024-08-281h 34
From The Hill PodcastSpiking Up A New EraFrom The Hill Podcast crew talk with Alabama A&M University Head Volleyball Coach Dr. Brandon Reeves, Director of Sports Performance, and alumnae Dr. Yvonne Briggs, Founder of Start Now Success2024-08-211h 24
From The Hill PodcastSpecial Episode: Bulldogs in the NFLAAMU Football Legends Robert Mathis and Grady Brown along with Bulldog Alum and Current Strength and Conditioning Coach in the NFL Chris Aninye join us live.2024-08-181h 30Life List: A Birding PodcastDecreasing the pressure and increasing the joy in birding with Jason Hall and Dexter PattersonJason and Dexter bring all the joy this week!Check out Jason and Dexter on InstagramLearn about the In Color Birding Club...And the BIPOC Birding Club of WisconsinDon't forget to listen to the Bird Joy PodcastP.S. Jason is co-leading a Hillstar Nature tour in Puerto Rico in 2025!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share...2024-08-051h 05Life List: A Birding PodcastThe ups and downs of birding in IndiaWe have lots to share this time! Subscribe to our shiny newsletter Find us on PatreonCheck out these least bittern x-rays And visit our tour websites to join us in the field!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us...2024-02-071h 14Life List: A Birding PodcastConquering ticks (the icky ones) and tales from UgandaGeorge interviews friends Andrea and Josh about gorillas, tick-borne diseases and prevention, and bird and wildlife photography. More from Andrea and Josh: About the American Lyme Disease FoundationThe Unbiased Science PodcastCheck out Josh's photographyTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to...2024-01-231h 31Life List: A Birding PodcastBirdy questions answered: Communicating about rare birdsWe're chatting about New Year birding, winter sea watching and pelagics, and the evolution of communication platforms for birders. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! W...2024-01-121h 12Life List: A Birding PodcastPatterns in winter vagrant birds and Christmas Bird CountsWe're back for season four, and we have lots to catch up on! Join us as we chat about recent travels, Christmas Bird Counts, and other exciting winter birding.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2024-01-041h 04Life List: A Birding PodcastBehind the scenes of working at Cape May Bird ObservatoryGeorge is bringing you a set of interviews with part of the fall crew at Cape May Bird Observatory. Enjoy these glimpses into life at the counting sites with Martina Nordstrand, Gautam Apte, and Aidan Place!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at 2023-11-2059 minLife List: A Birding PodcastChanging bird names: Deep diving the AOS decision process with AlvaroHave you heard the news? We get the inside scoop on the American Ornithological Society's decision to change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction. We reference the AOS's decision and documentation and Reflections of a Native birder: The one Indian killer bird name I really have trouble with by Stephen Carr Hampton in this episode. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more...2023-11-081h 16Life List: A Birding PodcastFall Birding and Changing NamesWe recorded this episode just before the American Ornithological Society announced plans to change bird species named after people, but it was already on our minds. Join us as we discuss fall birding on both sides of the US, bird club name changes, pawpaw trees, and more. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for b...2023-11-021h 15Life List: A Birding PodcastThe weirdest things we've seen while birdingOur gang catches up on early fall birding and herping before sharing some of our stories from the field about crazy non-bird sightings that have left us wondering...AKA, s**t birders see.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast...2023-10-251h 18Life List: A Birding PodcastEmbracing birding's mental health benefits with Holly MerkerAre birds magical? We explore that question, hawk watches, and the joys of being an eBird reviewer with Holly Merker.Learn about the Frontiers and Ornithology Symposium here!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comThanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2023-10-171h 13
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Learn more about urban birding on David's website.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2023-10-0257 minLife List: A Birding PodcastThe things that happen while doing bird researchThis is a meaty one! George and Alvaro chat about the causes of high fall migration counts, caged birds, snapping turtles, cardinals, South American birding, and so much more. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast...2023-09-251h 02Life List: A Birding PodcastLevel up your bird photography with Glenn BartleyGlenn joins us to talk all things bird photography—including tips on what to do before and after you get the shot!Helpful linksGlenn’s site eBook—Post Processing: A Guide for Nature Photographers Book—Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's JewelsBreeze Browser Fast Raw Viewer Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic i...2023-09-181h 18Life List: A Birding PodcastHerps, Gulls, and FlamingosFlamingos or flamingoes? Either way, they're around. We catch up on some great rare birds and other excursions.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's c...2023-09-111h 00Life List: A Birding PodcastBirding in the Southwest, Empidonax flycatcher identification, and pizza toppingsWe catch up on our late summer birding adventures, a range of birding resources, and pineapple on pizza.Helpful links:InfiRay T2 Pro Thermal Monocular Pulsar Axion XM30FField Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and PeweesTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2023-09-0457 minLife List: A Birding PodcastHappiness by way of birds and a bicycle with Dorian AndersonDorian Anderson joins us to chat about photography, tales from the road, and how a unique big year helped him find himself. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check...2023-08-291h 09Life List: A Birding PodcastIs El Niño the cause of these pelagic sightings?George and Alvaro catch up on good band names, rare birds found while not primarily birding, and the possible causes of some interesting wildlife sightings on the West Coast.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast...2023-08-261h 04Life List: A Birding PodcastHawkwatches, rare birds, and karaoke with Jeff BoutonWe're starting this episode with a brief tribute to our friend, Tom Johnson, who unexpectedly passed in July 2023. Then we catch up with our pal Jeff Bouton of Kowa Optics, sharing stories old and new.Check out all of Kowa's great products at https://www.kowaoptic.com/. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to u...2023-08-1855 minLife List: A Birding PodcastThe best birds are vultures, obviously! Chat with Katie FallonGeorge and Mollee chat with Katie about some of the greatest birds there are: vultures! Plus Cerulean Warblers, wildlife rehabilitation, state-level elections, and more. Catch Katie and her projects:Avian Conservation Center of AppalachiaVULTURE: The Private Life of an Unloved BirdCerulean BluesTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us a...2023-08-0851 minLife List: A Birding PodcastTake a deep dive on golden eagles with Trish MillerThere's so much to uncover about golden eagles, and Trish Miller is on it! Hear about the data that's being collected and what it's revealing about these magnificent raptors. And Alvaro wants to know…in what could be one of the biggest misidentifications of all time, are you team caracara or team golden eagle? Learn more about Conservation Science Global and Cellular Tracking Technologies. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life lis...2023-07-171h 00Life List: A Birding PodcastSpecies lumps and splits: Discussing AOS checklist updatesThe AOS checklist updates are out, and we're here for it! Catch up on what species were split, lumped, and what proposals did not get accepted. Book recommendation: Check out American Serengeti: The Last Big Animals of the Great Plains Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at 2023-07-101h 05Life List: A Birding PodcastCan you prove extinction? And stories from recent birding travelsWe're back for season three! George and Alvaro catch up on birding near home, recent trips across the prairies and Rockies of the U.S. and the Galapagos Islands, and our upcoming Spectacular Subantarctic Islands tour. Plus, we just can't let the Ivory-billed Woodpecker news go...Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at 2023-07-031h 03Life List: A Birding PodcastMore of your birdy questions answered and 2023 highlights (so far!)Well, there's bad news and good news. The bad news is that this is our mid-year wrap-up...that's right, we're taking a break through June. But the good news is we'll be out with even more episodes starting in July!Join us as we talk about birds and our other favorite topics — cats, food, beer — and answer some fan mail from folks like you.Until July, follow along with us on Instagram and Facebook!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more L...2023-05-3048 minLife List: A Birding PodcastThe joys of birding in BhutanPlus Florida and spring birding fun. It’s a classic chat from the Life List trio. Consider a donation to In Color Birding Club and check out Frontiers in Ornithology!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to...2023-05-161h 09Life List: A Birding PodcastLesser-known birding spots in the world's birdiest country with Chris BellWe're wrapping up our series of podcasts from Colombia with an interview with Chris Bell, co-host of The Birders Show and avid country lister in Colombia. After chatting about some of Colombia's most famous birding hotspots, Chris chats about pelagics, the trapezoid-shaped slice of the Amazon in the southeast corner, and across the border in Venezuela. Plus, get some new book recommendations!Check out our friends at The Birders Show!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by 2023-05-0135 minLife List: A Birding PodcastBirding and big cats in Tanzania, Bhutan preview, and Caribbean vagrantsThe episode title says it all in our classic catch-up episode style. Plus, George and Alvaro shoot the breeze with spring migration in their neighborhoods, some love for parrots around the world and a discussion on a certain vagrant spoonbill in Florida.Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com2023-04-171h 09Life List: A Birding PodcastJennifer Ackerman on owl intelligence, her writing process, and spirit birdsOur series of episodes recorded in Colombia continues! We interviewed Jennifer Ackerman, renowned author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, on her upcoming book and more. Thanks to Chris Bell of the Birders Show for joining us as well! Check out our friends: Jennifer AckermanThe Birders ShowTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us an...2023-04-0431 minLife List: A Birding PodcastNate Swick and Chris Bell with us in Colombia!We're so excited to share this special episode we recorded during the Colombia Birdfair with Nate Swick of the American Birding Podcast and Chris Bell of The Birders Show. Get a taste of Cali in this episode!Check out our friends: American Birding PodcastThe Birders ShowTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic i...2023-03-2054 minLife List: A Birding PodcastEscapees on eBird and in Central Park...oh myWe're worked up. We're stirring the pot. Catch up with the Life List crew! Species mentioned: Northern Bobwhite, Eurasian Eagle-OwlTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about...2023-03-061h 05Life List: A Birding PodcastSpecies or subspecies? Plus birders we hope to meet and new places to go in 2023We're catching up with this episode—recorded in early January—on new year resolutions, new and old places we plan to visit, and recap our recent travels. Highlight bird species: House Wren, Gundlach's HawkLocations mentioned: Japan; Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Rica; Colombia Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and s...2023-02-081h 06Life List: A Birding PodcastThe secret sauce of Antarctic birding cruises: South GeorgiaIs there such thing as too many penguins? Find out as we wrap up our Antarctica tales in this episode we recorded in early December—hence the World Cup and holiday references! Hear Alvaro's zodiac debacle. Plus we chat about local birding, a dovekie "invasion," and a Cozumel birding preview. Send us: Your bird poop stories. Plus, what should we name George’s beer? Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and 2023-01-171h 01Life List: A Birding PodcastPhenomenal birding in AntarcticaGeorge and Alvaro discuss what life is like aboard a ship in Antarctica, polar plunges, krill, and the world's biggest iceberg, plus spectacular birding all along the way. But the real question is: Can a ship full of birders find Emperor Penguins?Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2023-01-0359 minLife List: A Birding PodcastWhat birding the Falkland Islands is likeHey, we're back! George and Alvaro recorded a few episodes while on an epic Antarctic adventure, and this is the first of these installments. They chat about birding in Tierra del Fuego, exploring Argentinean culture and food, what it's like on their ship, and Falkland Island adventures.One spot left to join George and Mollee in Colombia in February!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and ...2022-12-221h 04Life List: A Birding PodcastDoes that bird count on your life list?We chat about fishers, Phillies, and debate life list nuances. Let us know who you agree with!One spot left to join George and Mollee in Colombia in February!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics...2022-11-1459 minLife List: A Birding PodcastWhat's it like birding throughout Colombia?George and Mollee chat about one of our favorite countries and deep-dive questions about our February Life List: Colombia tour. Join George and Mollee in Colombia in February!Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for...2022-11-0250 minLife List: A Birding PodcastExtraordinary birding experiencesSkua! Kirtland's Warbler! Hear some recent extraordinary tales from the field from George and Alvaro. Plus, join George and Mollee in Colombia or Alvaro in Japan in February! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2022-10-191h 11Life List: A Birding PodcastStorm birding: A science and an artGeorge and Alvaro give the lowdown on storm birding in this episode. They also chat about some unidentifiable birds and the subjectivity of determining genera.If you follow George on social media, you’ll know that this episode was recorded before he had an incredible fall find in Cape May. Stay tuned for the next episode!Plus, join us in Colombia in February! »Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our new...2022-10-051h 00Life List: A Birding PodcastWe're answering birdy questions from our listeners!This week, we're answering questions from you, our dear listeners! Hear travel and birding tips and if the American Woodcock is indeed the best bird. Plus, join us in Colombia in February! »Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks t...2022-09-191h 13Life List: A Birding PodcastWhat leads to bird species lumps and splits? A lively discussion on checklist updatesThis is what our podcast is about, folks: George and Alvaro take a deep dive into the American Ornithological Society's most recent supplement to the North and Middle American Checklist to discuss all the good, the bad, and what goes into the decision process. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comPlus, we have a lot coming up! Learn more about these upcoming trips: Life List in Colombia The Birding Co-op in Costa Rica Alvaro’s Adventures in Bolivia Hillstar Nature in Maine and Montan...2022-09-051h 12Life List: A Birding PodcastBirding Arizona, South Africa, and ColombiaWe've all been on the road...er, plane, boat, and trail! Hear about our team's recent birding adventures across three continents. We talk about a lot of birds in this episode: Ferruginous Pygmy Owl Elf Owl Spectacled Petrel Ocellated Tapaculo Various Antpittas And honorable mention: pangolin!Plus, we have a lot coming up! Learn more about these upcoming trips: Life List in Colombia The Birding Co-op in Costa Rica Alvaro’s Adventures in Bolivia Hillstar Nature in Maine and Montana Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com2022-08-2358 minLife List: A Birding PodcastHow backyard birding becomes an obsession with Julie ZickefooseRenowned naturalist, artist, and author Julie Zickefoose joins us in this episode to talk about the joys of birding her patch, the new BWD magazine, and dogs + skunks 101.All the links:Subscribe to BWD magazineCheck out Julie's blogLevel up your bird bathBig news: We're headed to Colombia in February! Sign up for the Coffee Triangle & The Colombia Birdfair Tour on our site. And while you're at it, look at our shiny new website!2022-08-081h 05Life List: A Birding PodcastMonarchs demystified and how birding helps the brainDid you hear that Monarch Butterflies have recently become listed as endangered? Get the scoop from monarch scientists on how their population is changing, and while we're at it, how about some Ivory-billed Woodpecker updates, too? Plus hear the latest that proves how birding helps our memories!Deep Dive: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch butterfliesBig news: We're headed to Colombia in February! Sign up for the Coffee Triangle & The Colombia Birdfair Tour on our site. And while you're...2022-07-261h 06Life List: A Birding PodcastSplitting hares in Alaska and more summer birding travelGeorge and Alvaro catch up on their summer travels and deep dive Alaska’s birds and mammals. We get hungry at the end, and you may, too. Send your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.comPS. Watch out for shell people! *send your letters to George*Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. 2022-07-111h 04Life List: A Birding PodcastThe evolution of birding in Colombia with Diego CalderonThis episode we're joined by Diego Calderon, biologist and co-host of The Birders Show, to discuss all things birds and birding in Colombia and beyond!Topics discussed: Species discovery including the Antioquia Wren, ground rollers, ornithology and recreational birding in the Neotropics, birding with FARC, vagrancy and rare bird chasing, and the Morro Bay Winter Bird FestivalSend your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon...2022-06-271h 20Life List: A Birding PodcastDeep Diving Vagrant Birds with Marshall IliffMarshall Iliff joins us for this interview episode where we discuss big days, vagrancies, and more!Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to. 2022-06-071h 29Life List: A Birding PodcastSpring Migration: Canada vs. US and East vs. WestCovid hit the pod, but didn't keep us down for long. We're back to catch up on spring migration, The Biggest Week in Birding Festival, west coast pelagic research, and a curious towhee behavior. Species mentioned: Arctic terns, various warblers, Eastern TowheeCheck out: BirdCastBirding Your Best LifeKowa ScopesSend your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining ou...2022-05-211h 04