Best Malabar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 75: Gynandomorphism in birds with Dr. Hamish Spencer 35:35

4M ago35:35

35:35

The sex of a bird – whether it is male or female – is one of the most critical aspects of its biology. Males and females often behave differently, especially during the breeding season, and in many species, they have strikingly different plumages. This episode features Dr. Hamish Spencer, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Otago in sout…

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Episode 74: A pigeon’s nest at home and its ripple effects 7:44

4M ago7:44

7:44

When a pigeon comes into the house. This is a controversial episode. In fact, I am pretty sure nobody in the nature groups that I am part of will approve of this. In fact, they may even condemn this episode. Because you see, it is about pigeons, which birders call flying pests. But here’s what happened and so, if you listen or watch this episode, a…

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Episode 73: Birds and Shola Forests with Dr. V.V. Robin 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

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Special Episode: How did you get into birding 9:10

8M ago9:10

9:10

Here is a special episode about how different Bangalore birding experts got into birding.By Shoba Narayan

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Episode 72: Birding in Mauritius 18:19

9M ago18:19

18:19

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The River of God 47:08

9M ago47:08

47:08

Sunday 11-5-2023

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Episode 71: The biodiverse splendour of Bhutan 10:19

10M ago10:19

10:19

This episode is about Bhutan: carbon-negative, Buddhist and a pioneer in sustainable tourism. This tiny country, about the size of Switzerland contains 774 species. In comparison, neighbouring India— nearly ten times the size— has just 1200 species. Here we talk to Namgay Tshering a freelance birding guide about the birds of Bhutan. Specifically he…

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From Unbelief to Belief 43:17

10M ago43:17

43:17

Sunday 9-24-2023

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Episode 70: Toucanets and hummingbirds in Costa Rica 6:45

11M ago6:45

6:45

In this episode, we talk to a resident naturalist about the motmots, hummingbirds and toucanets that you can see in Costa Rica.

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Episode 69: The Resplendent Quetzal of Costa Rica 11:38

11M ago11:38

11:38

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My Three Gems 10:08

12M ago10:08

10:08

Just like Vimal sir from ‘Premam’ who said “Java is simple, but powerful”, Indrasenan is of the opinion that friendship is a simple emotion but also so powerful that it cannot be easily explained. From his personal experience, he believes that friendship is life’s driving energy and unexpected friendships are the best because it has different shade…

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Niyas’ Promise 6:57

12M ago6:57

6:57

Remember ‘In Harihar Nagar’ and similar comedy-caper movies based on friendship? These movies were not just about comedy, but had interesting twists. The story of this podcast is similarly based on a true but funny incident from RJ Pratheesh’s childhood. It is set in the era when Sachin Tendulkar single-handedly ruled the cricket world. Being an ar…

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Charlie and Archie 4:29

12M ago4:29

4:29

Through a heartwarming story about the strong bond between Charlie and Archie, RJ Arya narrates the friendship between two puppies in this podcast. In spite of having different personalities they became thick friends. This story explains the power of friendship which can even happen between animals. How did they become friends? How did it all begin…

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Cycle of Friendship 4:57

12M ago4:57

4:57

Here’s the captivating story of three friends from Ayikkara, a charming coastal area in Kannur. The podcast by RJ Ramesh is based on a true story from thirty years ago, before there was social media or even mobile phones. Back in the 90s, when one could rent bicycles for a nominal rate, the three friends decided to go on an escapade. They set out t…

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Destination: Friendship 6:28

12M ago6:28

6:28

RJ Veeru believes that friendship is like traveling. It’s like moving from one destination to another. Some destinations fascinate you, while some don't pique your interest at all. You stay at one place for a while, you move on from some places quickly, while some places tug at your hearts and make you want to visit again. However, Veeru is of the …

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Kuppi Kurippu - A Bottled Note 6:41

12M ago6:41

6:41

Little Fella would believe anything that her elders would say, especially her aunt who would tell her tales of fantasy. This podcast by RJ Fella explores the innocence of a child who believed in tall tales and narrates an incident from when she was a kid. This story is about her childhood friend Arun, who was also her neighbour. They went to the sa…

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Ready? 1 2 3 Start! 7:10

12M ago7:10

7:10

We all have friends who we once hesitated to even talk to but cannot live without talking to years later. RJ Jinu narrates an engrossing story from her childhood about her school friends, with whom she created valuable memories she can cherish to this day. Jinu believes that friendship can change any negative vibe into positivity. Her friends were …

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Episode 68: Delhi birds with Sudhir Vyas 33:31

12M ago33:31

33:31

Delhi and its neighbourhoods, with its variety of habitats and landscapes, is remarkable for the wealth and diversity of its avifauna. It is a true haven for bird lovers, home to an astonishing array of over 470 captivating bird species. Get ready for an enchanting adventure with Sudhir Vyas's delightful book, "The Birds of the Delhi Area," which i…

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Healing & Miracle Meetings July 23 at 10am & 7pm and July 24 at 7pm 13:53

1y ago13:53

13:53

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Episode 67: The three-wattled bell-bird, Monteverde, Costa Rica 9:07

12M ago9:07

9:07

This is the first of three episodes about the bird life in Costa Rica. This one focuses on the three-wattled bell-bird and the episode is set in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Listen to the bellbird on Youtube here. Meet One Of The Loudest Birds In The World (Three-wattled Bellbird) Thanks to these photographers for their images https://unspl…

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Episode 66: Pleasures of birdwatching with Aasheesh Pittie 34:45

1y ago34:45

34:45

About Aasheesh Pittie’s book of essays, The Living Air. If you’re looking for new ways to engage with birds and birdwatching, Aasheesh Pittie’s book of essays, The Living Air is a great place to start. This book will not only make you want to get out and observe your city and surroundings in a whole new light, but it will also offer a fresh perspec…

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Episode 65: Amazing bird species: Sarus cranes and storks 13:25

1y ago13:25

13:25

In Episode 35, Dr. Gopi Sundar paints a hopeful picture of cranes and waterbirds coexisting with humans. In this episode we delve into these amazing bird species. Both storks and cranes are wading birds. They dwell in similar habitats and look similar. They have long legs and a long, curving neck. However, these birds belong to separate orders and …

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Episode 64: Flight paths: about bird migration with Rebecca Heisman 17:35

1y ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, we are talking about how we know what we know about bird migration. Our guest, Rebecca Heisman describes herself on her website, as a “bird writer for hire.” Her first book, flight path has the following subtitle: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. This episode is as muc…

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Episode 63: The Feather Library project with Esha Munshi 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

This episode is about the wonder of feathers. Salim Ali said that birds were “feathered bipeds.” This episode explores how feathers are marvellously adaptive to suit birds and species. Our guest is Esha Munshi who co-founded the Feather Library, a digital project documenting feathers. Esha read a quote from this book on feathers. Episode artwork: D…

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Episode 62: Bird diplomacy with Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

Photographing birds across continents. In this episode, we interview His Excellency Jacques Pitteloud who happens to be the Swiss Ambassador to the United States. Based in Washington, Ambassador Pitteloud is also a birdwatcher and bird photographer. In 2021, Ambassador Pitteloud’s photograph of a rare painted bunting that appeared in Maryland lande…

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Episode 61: Bird conservation: experiments that work 14:11

1y ago14:11

14:11

In this episode, we highlight conservation experiments that are interesting and have worked. We have chosen three experiments from previous episodes. Our hope is that you will go back and listen or watch sections of these episodes because they are worth your time. The first conservation plan that worked comes from Episode 50 where we interviewed Pr…

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Episode 60: The race to save our vanishing birds with Beverly and Anders Gyllenhaal 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

45:10

Beverly and Anders Gyllenhaal are veteran journalists and birdwatchers. They ran newsrooms, assigned features and wrote books. They publish a website called FlyingLessons.US: What We’re Learning from the Birds,’’ and are here with us to speak about their new book, “A Wing and a Prayer: the race to save our vanishing birds. Questions: What is the th…

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Episode 59: The big year of birding with Noah Strycker 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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In this episode, we talk to Noah Strycker. Noah is the Associate Editor for Birding Magazine and author of several popular books about birds. He set a world record in 2015 by finding more than 6,000 species of birds in one calendar year. 6,042 species to be precise. Noah has made more than 70 expeditions to Antarctica and the high Arctic, literally…

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GOOD SEEDS: Chris Henrikson & the Street Poets Origin Story 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

51:47

In our season-ending cross-over episode which first aired on the podcast “I’m No Hero,” Street Poets Founder and former Executive Director Chris Henrikson shares some of the challenges, joys and hard-won wisdom from Street Poets’ early days - in conversation with our former associate director, comedy writer Justin Heimberg (a.k.a. Justy Jones). Str…

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Episode 58: Where bar headed geese and black tailed godwits visit in the winter. 6:40

1+ y ago6:40

6:40

This episode is set in Hadinaru Kere, a lake outside Mysore in India. In the winter, the lake attracts a number of migratory birds. Some 85 species have been recorded in March 2023. This episode talks about the black-tailed godwit.By SHOBA NARAYAN

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Recognizing Harvest Thieves 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

36:28

Sunday 2-12-23By Pastor Tim Finlayson

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Episode 57: Australia and birdsong with author Tim Low 1:09:35

1+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

A conversation with the author of “Where Song Began.” In this episode, we talk to author Tim Low, whose book, “Where Song Began” has been credited with turning the map upside down in terms of ornithology’s Northern hemisphere bias. Tim proves that the world’s cleverest birds originated in Australia. Tim Low is an award winning author, biologist, co…

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The God That Can Do Impossible Things 1:13:59

1+ y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Sunday 1-8-2023By Pastor Tim Finlayson

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Episode 56: BR Hills in Karnataka: a recent visit 9:49

1+ y ago9:49

9:49

In episode 28, we spoke to Dr. Samira Agnihotri about bird song and how the Solega tribals interacted so closely with the forest around them. This episode is about a recent visit to the BR Hills. It talks about how humans and wildlife can live together in the forest. Listen andWatch how the Solega tribals live and worship a Magnolia champaka tree o…

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Episode 55: Demoiselle Cranes in India 11:16

1+ y ago11:16

11:16

This episode is about demoiselle cranes congregating in a village in India. Last month, on a trip to Rajasthan, I visited the village of Kheechan. To get here, you have to fly to Jodhpur and drive two hours North. The thing about this place is that every winter, some 20,000 Demoiselle cranes congregate here because they are fed morning and night wi…

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Righteousness Speaks 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

55:38

Wednesday 11-30-2022

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Divine Approval 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

49:19

Sunday 11/27/2022

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Episode 54: The Great Indian Bustard: Update 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

Our first episode was about the Great Indian Bustard. The logo of the Bird Podcast is the Great Indian Bustard or GIB as it is called. Salim Ali wanted this bird to be India’s national bird for three reasons: it is indigenous to India, it is a large and charismatic bird, and it deserves protection because its numbers were dwindling, even in the 195…

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Ennu Swantham Keralam - E3 : Travancore 3:52

1+ y ago3:52

3:52

This unique podcast special takes listeners on a journey back in time to that period during the formation of the independent state of Kerala. The third episode focuses on the history of Travancore, the land of palaces and royalty. In this episode listeners will get acquainted to the contributions and influence of C. P. Ramaswami Iyer, who served as…

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Ennu Swantham Keralam - E2 : Kochi 4:15

1+ y ago4:15

4:15

This unique podcast special takes listeners on a journey back in time to that period during the formation of the independent state of Kerala. The second episode focuses on Kochi, the coastal Kerala state which welcomed Arab, Chinese and European merchants. This podcast explains what a ‘Ko-Thi Kallu’ is, how Thiru Kochi was formed and gives listener…

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Ennu Swantham Keralam - E1 : Malabar 3:36

1+ y ago3:36

3:36

This unique podcast special takes listeners on a journey back in time to that period during the formation of the independent state of Kerala. The first episode focuses on Malabar, the land of spices where Kerala’s trading history began. How did the land get the name ‘Malabar’? What does the name mean? From the story behind the arrival of Vasco Da G…

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Oru Wedding Throwback 7:52

1+ y ago7:52

7:52

Kerala is famous for its unique culture and traditions. So much so that people come from across the world to study and understand our beautiful heritage and culture. But how much do we, the new generation of Malayalis, know to teach someone about our traditions? Lishna asks a poignant and thought-provoking question, as she takes listeners along wit…

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Mambazhakkaalam - A Nostalgic Trip 14:35

1+ y ago14:35

14:35

What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Kerala’? Most people would say - Coconut trees. But Radhika begs to differ as she takes listeners on a nostalgic trip where she delves into the soul of Kerala and reveals that it has a deep-rooted attachment with Mango Trees. She picks incidents from her childhood and adulthood where her nostalgia is …

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Bhakshananweshana Pareekshanangal 8:10

1+ y ago8:10

8:10

There’s no doubt that Malayalis love food so much that the culture and history of the state is entwined with various cuisines that have been introduced to our plates since the state’s inception. But how has the food habits and preferences of Malayalis changed over the years? Haritha tags along listeners on a journey through malayalis’ food habits a…

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Sponge Poleyulla Malayali 6:03

1+ y ago6:03

6:03

A Malayali is like a sponge - No, this isn’t an ancient proverb or a quote from someone famous. This is in fact an insight Veeru realized after an accidental encounter with a stranger during his Dubai days. One evening a European lady came knocking at Veeru’s door. He had never met her before and had no clue why she came asking for a favour. Why th…

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Aluva Puzhayude Theerathu 6:46

1+ y ago6:46

6:46

Deeptha grew up on the banks of Aluva puzha (river) and like anyone from Aluva, shares an inseparable bond with the river. During her childhood, she played with other kids on the vast banks of the river. In this podcast, she reminisces about the time when kids would play cricket on the ground near her house and as she grew up witnessed people build…

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Qatar’il Ninnoru Kathu 13:57

1+ y ago13:57

13:57

According to statistics, there are currently more than 3.5 million Malayalis living in the Gulf countries alone. The first of these expatriates left Kerala in the early 70’s and toiled day and night for the happiness of their loved ones back home. Even though they faced several adversities they continued bravely and paved the way for the developmen…

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How to Provide Protection for Your Family in Dangerous Times 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

Sunday 10-2-2022

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Episode 53: Birds of Australia: Stories and Species 11:56

2y ago11:56

11:56

This episode gives a glimpse into the birds of Australia, told through the eyes of Franck Masna, an aboriginal elder who tells us the story of how birds got their colours and also through the eyes of Michael Simmons who runs Tweed Escapes to show tourists the sights and sounds of the Tweed River in Australia. This video is about the Tweed Valley, N…

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Episode 52: Amazing bird species: Wood Storks 5:37

2y ago5:37

5:37

This is a story about a wood stork called Flinthead. He lived with his partner in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida. The wood stork couple depended on the wetlands in Florida for not just their survival but also to bring up their babies. This is a post-episode trailer of Episode 5 where I interviewed Dr. Jerry Jackson. Even though the audio isn’t …

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