Birder? I Barely Know Her!

Sara Reyes and Wren Reyes fly on in as we discuss growing up with sibling torture, the cure for improv, the Fiji Mermaid, and Sara mishears a slang term with disastrous results.

Meeting of the titans! In our very special 30th episode, bird expert Loring Griggs flies on in as we discuss apartment doors and landlords, hummingbird's perception of time, a foot fetishists' favorite bird, and Jes tries her best to not get up and leave while the boys go on fifty different bird tangents. Bird List: Ruby-crowned Kinglet Oak Titmouse Spotted Towhee Red-tailed Hawk California Scrub...

Jamie Loftus and Celeste Voce fly on in as we discuss skeletons, the embarrassing reason America has European Starlings, whether or not we like ants, and rage against the species of the live action Scuttle before wrapping with a game of "Ally or Mallard!" Bird List: Anna’s Hummingbird Black Phoebe Red-tailed hawk Cassin’s Kingbird Northern Flicker Acorn Woodpecker House Finch Canada Goos...

Niccole Thurman flies on in as we discuss the debt UCB owes to climate change, a crass and unfavorable comparison for hummingbird tongues, and what bird names we think we shouldn't be allowed to say. Bird List: Black chinned hummingbird  Western Meadowlark  Say's Phoebe  House Finch  Allen’s Hummingbird  Anna’s Hummingbird  American Crow Western Tanager Northern Mockingbird  White-crowned...

Strap in, it's Falcon Week! Tune is as we discuss five species of North American Falcon, along with our favorite seasons, our favorite treats, and the falcon Jes wants sent to The Hague!

Professional models Jane Wilson and Brandon Waters fly on in to wrap "Oops All Jays and Brandon," and we discuss high school plays, Jane's eventful photoshoot, how old our guests are exactly, and angst in birds and how much one of our guests very weirdly loves it. Bird List: California Towhee Dark-eyed Junco Red-shouldered Hawk Mourning Dove Acorn Woodpecker House Finch Scrub Jay Can...

Rock Icon Jaime Brackeen flies on in as we discuss Scrub Daddy, whether God is making men go bald, drinking from a boot, and Jaime tries and fails to get Dewey into therapy before we wrap with a game of "Are You A Bird or R2D2?" Bird List: Turkey Vulture Great Blue Heron Great Egret Black-necked Stilt Black-crowned Night Heron Belted Kingfisher Mallard Double-crested Cormorant Rock Pigeo...

Certified CAW Janine Hogan flies on in as we discuss Janine's Beef with South Park, the surprising reason we may stop eating Orange Chicken, an exciting new addition to Janine's neighborhood, and how Janine would survive the apocalypse! Bird List: House Wren Scaly-breasted Munia Scrub Jay House Finch Allen's Hummingbird Spotted Towhee California Towhee Dark-eyed Junco Northern Mockingb...

Original LA Boys Samir Forghani and Claudio Saavedra fly on in as we discuss the origins of "White Elephant," the State Bird of Utah, why airports hire Falconers, and whether or not you should ever touch the LA River. Bird List: Western Bluebird California Gull Western Gull Great Egret Double-crested Cormorant Cassin's Kingbird Mallard Snowy Egret Killdeer Lesser Goldfinch House Finch Pied-billed...

Makena Cristiano flies on in and we discuss being sick at school and our conflicting thoughts on bears, spend way too much time on polyamory, and give live commentary on Peep the Cat! Bird List: Bald Eagle Golden Eagle Northen Saw-whet Owl Western Screech Owl Great Blue Heron Stellar's Jay Snowy Owl Red-tailed Hawk

Christine Medrano and Sharilyn Vera fly on in as we discuss whether raccoons are dangerous, our thoughts on the royal family, and Christine cyberbullies a goose before we wrap with a game of "Are You A Bird or R2D2?"

Sam Di flies in and we discuss Sam and Dewey's bizarre improv encounters, the allure of fishing, and what exactly the point of birding is! Bird List: Snowy Egret Killdeer Great Egret Great Blue Heron Black-necked Stilt Mallard Barn Swallow Pigeon Egyptian Goose Black-crowned Night Heron

Joe Tumay flies on in and we immediately apologize for not booking him for Mutual Aid Month. Tune in as we discuss the horror of Wood Storks, what protected bird that Joe's friends Uncle desires to eat, the ideal consistency of mud, and A Man Called Grebe, before wrapping with a game of Guess Hoot.

Welcome to Owl City, population you! This week we're doing a deep dive on Owls! Tune in as we discuss Scene Culture, early social media, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Jes freaks out about owl size.

Ellory Smith flies on in to wrap up what has inadvertently become Mutual Aid Month! Tune in as we discuss volunteering in your community, Ellory's obsession with fly fishing, Coyotes: The Floozies of the Canine World, the shocking secret of Ground Squirrels, and shark attacks! Bird List: Anna's Hummingbird Nuttall's Woodpecker House Finch Mourning Dove Scrub Jay Acorn Woodpecker Califo...

Louie Opatz flies on in and we discuss surprise birthday parties, those phone booths that shoot money at you, and Crusader Kings III. Bird List: Red-tailed Hawk California Scrub Jay House Finch Western Kingbird Turkey Vulture Spotted Towhee Lesser Goldfinch Mourning Dove Anna's Hummingbird Northern Mockingbird Common Raven

Cat Kim, Janet Kim, and Celeste Voce fly on in, and folks, it's chaotic. Tune on in as we discuss birth, our favorite ice creams, color super seers, and criticize Dewey at every possible moment! Bird List: Snowy Egret Barn Swallow Black-crowned Night Heron(Juvenile) Great Blue Heron House Finch House Sparrow Black Phoebe Killdeer Turkey Vulture Allen's Hummingbird American Crow Common Raven

It's officially Heron Week! Tune in as we discuss six different North American Heron Species, Jes's Dinosaur theory, sharing food, why Baskin Robins should sponsor us, Speak Now Taylor's Version (of course) and we wrap with a game of Who's That Pokemon?

Bri Rodebaugh and Zach Dunn fly on in, and folks it's a silly one. Tune in as we discuss weather, the definition of Babylon, the Santa Cruz Pizza scene, and Slinky's, before wrapping with another edition of the Warrior Widow Game! Bird List: Red-tailed Hawk Bushtit Anna's Hummingbird Barn Swallow Mourning Dove Lesser Goldfinch California Towhee Black Phoebe

Ryan Rosenberg flies on in as we discuss Old Bargain Stores, Childhood Dentists, Carnivore Diet Influencers, and folks, you better believe we're talking Gremlins again this week! Bird List: California Towhee Song Sparrow Red-whiskered Bulbul Eurasian Collared Dove Anna's Hummingbird Allen's Hummingbird Red-shouldered Hawk American Robin House Finch Nuttals Woodpecker Crow Acorn Woodpecker(Heard)

No guest this week, but still plenty of birds to be watched! Join Jes and Dewey as we argue over how big Godzilla is, discuss astronaut wives and Jes's clown career, then wrap with a retelling of the Kelly-Hopskinsville Encounter. Bird List: Common Yellowthroat Northern Mockingbird Lesser Goldfinch Black-chinned Hummingbird Scrub Jay Hooded Oriole House Finch Green Heron Mallard Canada Goose D...

Mason Sperling flies on in as we discuss She's The Man, old Chinese cartoons, tortoise dynasties, the plots of various mid to late 2000's comedies, and Dewey repeatedly confuses Sex Drive with Road Trip and we are very aware of this mistake, please do not email us. Bird List: Snowy Egret Bullock's Oriole Brown-headed Cowbird Double-crested Cormorant Great-tailed Grackle California Towh...

Reiley Akkari and Danielle Grady fly on in as we discuss internet ads, Cal Poly days, county fair exhibits, eating at school, and end with a game of "Guess Hoot." Bird List: Northern Rough-winged Swallow House Finch Anna's Hummingbird Acorn Woodpecker House Wren Scrub Jay Raven California Towhee Blue gray Gnatcatcher Northern Mockingbird Allen's Hummingbird Spotted Towhee

Lawrence Marshalian flies on in as we discuss travels to Europe, Lawrence's miracle bird encounter, Caterpillar anatomy, and #greeklife. Bird List: Scrub Jay Acorn Woodpecker House Finch Bewick's Wren California Towhee Oak Titmouse Costa's Hummingbird Ash-throated Flycatcher Pacific Slope Flycatcher(Heard) Black-headed Grosbeak(Heard)

Kelby George and Amy Sullivan fly on in as we discuss learning to drive, Honey Baked Ham, and whether or not Owls are hot before wrapping with "The Warrior Widow Game." Bird List: Great Blue Heron Song Sparrow Black-necked Stilt Raven Mallard Egyptian Goose Black Phoebe Barn Swallow Pigeon White-throated Swift Bushtit Red-winged Blackbird Cooper's Hawk Double-crested Cormorant