Best Backyard Brewer Podcasts (2024)

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ENCORE PRESENTATION: The Benefits Of Bare-Root Plantings With Becky Brewer 18:35

1h ago18:35

18:35

ENCORE PRESENTATION: In today's episode, we talk with Becky Brewer from Prairie Moon Nursery in Minnesota about the many benefits of bare-root natives and how to plant them. Are you tired of finding Asian Jumping Worms in your soil? Tired of dealing with how to recycle plastic plant pots that can't be recycled? Bare-root plantings is the way to go!…

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So You Want To Become A Wildlife Rehabilitator With Kai Williams 23:50

14d ago23:50

23:50

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife? Today we have as our guest Kai Williams, executive director of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, an organization serving wildlife rehabilitators worldwide with educational training and networking. For more information, go to www.theiwrc.org. O…

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How Over-Consumption Intensifies Climate Change with Hannah Evans 24:40

1M ago24:40

24:40

Today our guest is Hannah Evans from Population Connection, a non-profit organization that promotes awareness about the impact of human population numbers on climate change and the Earth's resources. Hannah works to cultivate partnerships between Population Connection and international NGOs. Before joining Population Connection’s staff, Hannah work…

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Making Your Yard A Quiet Oasis For Birds With Arline Bronzaft 26:58

24d ago26:58

26:58

Today our guest is Dr. Arline Bronzaft, an environmental psychologist from Quiet Communities who specializes in the effects of sound on animals like birds and people. She tells us about ways to make your yard a quiet oasis for birds and other critters. For more information, go to www.quietcommunities.org. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildl…

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Unsolved Wildlife Crimes Report With Megan Stolen 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

Today we have as our guest Megan Stolen, a forensic wildlife scientist from Blue World Research Institute in Florida. Megan was recently called in to evaluate a rash of unusual and suspicious pelican injuries and deaths in Brevard County. The case led to an investigation by state authorities. To make donations to the Florida Wildlife Hospital of Pa…

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ENCORE PRESENTATION: The Nature Of Oaks Wth Doug Tallamy 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

ENCORE PRESENTATION: In today's episode, we speak with award-winning author Dr. Doug Tallamy about his new book The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology Of Our Most Essential Native Trees. The native Oak tree is a keystone species and provides sustenance for hundreds of species of birds, butterflies and other creatures. Hear Doug explain the best way t…

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How Your Yard Influences Drought and Flood Cycles With Judith Schwartz 25:26

3M ago25:26

25:26

Today our guest is Judith Schwartz, award-winning author of the incredible book, Water In Plain Sight: Hope For A Thirsty World. Judith explains to us how trapping, slowing down and absorbing water on your property contributes to healthy small-water systems and helps decrease out-of-control flood and drought cycles in your region. To read more abou…

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Rescuing Animals During A Disaster With Dave Crawford 29:20

3M ago29:20

29:20

Today's guest is Dave Crawford, creator of the marvelous new pet rescue app phar.org, as well as the wildlife rescue app animalhelpnow.org. Dave also tells us about the devastating wildfire that destroyed his home and his neighborhood during the Marshall Fire of 2021 and how he is rebuilding his lfe. Go to phar.org and/or animalhelpnow.org. For inf…

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The Graceful Swallow-Tailed Kite With Gina Kent 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

Today our guest is Gina Kent, senior scientist with the Avian Research and Conservation Institute out of Gainesville, Florida. Gina tells us all about the Swallow-Tailed Kite. For more info on the Avian Research and Conservation Institute, go to ARCInst.org. For the ARCI Eyes On Kite program, go to: https://www.arcinst.org/eyes-on-kites. For more i…

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Flaco The Owl: The Experts Weigh In 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

Today we are joined by Catherine Quayle of the Wild Bird Fund, Christine Sheppard from the American Bird Conservancy and New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal to discuss the phenomenon that was Flaco the Owl. We discuss this bird's celebrity status and how Flaco's death could have been prevented. State Senator Hoylman-Signal offers legislative …

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The Flight Of The Kestrel With Phil Brown 31:26

5M ago31:26

31:26

Today's guest is Phil Brown, Bird Conservation Director with the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, New Hampshire. Phil tells us all about a new program the Harris Center is spearheading to help boost Kestrel numbers in New Hampshire. For more information go to: harriscenter.org. For more information on the American Kestrel Partne…

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Water Harvesting For Your Yard And Gardens With Martha Retallick 25:56

5M ago25:56

25:56

Today's guest is Tuscon, Arizona resident, gardener and photographer Martha Retallick. Martha has written a wonderful new book called City Nature. In the book she chronicles how she tackled the challenge of harvesting rainwater for her house and gardens -- and created an oasis for birds. For more info, go to her website at: westernskycommunications…

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Hatching And Renesting Osprey Chicks With Stephanie Ellis 33:17

6M ago33:17

33:17

Today we speak with avian rehabilitator Stephanie Ellis about her experiences hatching, raising and renesting orphaned Osprey chicks. Stephanie is the Executive Director of WildCare in Eastham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. For more information, go to wildlifecarecapecod.org. Send your donations to: Wild Care Cape Cod, 10 Smith Lane, Eastham, MA 02642…

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Insecticides And Their Impact On Birds With Hardy Kern 30:55

6M ago30:55

30:55

Today we speak with Hardy Kern from the American Bird Conservancy about the latest scientific findings (2023) regarding insecticides, like neonicotinoids, and their impacts on birds. We also talk about what you can do to protect birds from deadly insecticides. For more information, go to: abcbirds.org/2023neonicsreport. For more information on imid…

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Prepping The Yard For Natives With Kathy Connolly 36:11

7M ago36:11

36:11

In today's episode, we speak with renowned ecological landscape designer and gardening consultant Kathy Connolly about the best way to prepare your site and soil for a native garden. Plants mentioned in the show: Carolina Rhodedendron; low-growing Juniper; Northern Sea Oats; Big Bluestem; Little Bluestem; Switchgrass; Prairie Dropseed. Go to: The M…

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Saving Birds After An Oil Spill With Tri-State Rescue 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Daniel Wilson joins us today from Tri-State Bird Rescue in Delaware to discuss the amazing process of rescuing and rehabilitating birds contaminated by oil spills. For more information go to www.tristatebird.org. Go to GOWRS or Global Oiled Wildlife Response Service at http://tinyurl.com/yfxjkr22. Go to Sea Alarm at https://www.sea-alarm.org/catego…

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BIRD HUGGER HOLIDAY SPECIAL With Maria Rodale 25:46

8M ago25:46

25:46

Wishing you the happiest of holidays! In our final episode of the year, we invite you to join us for some festive cheer as we speak with legendary organic gardener and author Maria Rodale about her new book, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys Into The Heart Of My Garden. In her book Maria chronicles the shamanic journeys she undertakes to commu…

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Birding Under The Influence With Dorian Anderson 28:25

8M ago28:25

28:25

Today we speak with Dorian Anderson, author of the new book, Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery. Dorian tells us about the rare birds he sighted as he pedaled thousands of miles across the U.S. -- and how he found himself and his sobriety along the way. Go to Warm Showers at: https://www.warmshowers.…

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Searching For Lost Hikers and Birders With Cathy Tarr 32:59

9M ago32:59

32:59

Would you know what to do if you got lost in the woods while birdwatching or hiking? Today we speak with Cathy Tarr, founder and executive director of the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping families find loved ones who have gone missing in the wild. Cathy gives some very good advice on how NOT to get lost, along with…

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Pink Flamingo Fever With Dan Lebbin 20:12

9M ago20:12

20:12

Flamingos in Wisconsin? Yes! In late August, Hurricane Idalia pushed dozens of Pink Flamingos northward, with some landing in Virginia and even Wisconsin! Today we speak with Threatened Species specialist Dan Lebbin from the American Bird Conservancy about how the Flamingos are doing and how things may go once the freezing cold weather arrives. For…

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Hugger The Broad-Winged Hawk Is On Her Way To Guatemala! 20:21

10M ago20:21

20:21

Hugger, the Broad-Winged Hawk we are sponsoring with a tracking transmitter through Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, is migrating south and in the lead! Today we talk with Rebecca McCabe, a Broad-Winged Hawk biologist, about Hugger's flight south for the winter. As of this interview, Hugger has already flown over Chiapas, Mexico and seems headed to Guatema…

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Native Shrubs For Northeast Landscapes With Emily Baisden 27:34

10M ago27:34

27:34

Today we speak with Emily Baisden, Seed Manager at Wild Seed Project. She tells us all about the best native shrubs to grow to benefit birds and pollinators. You can order Wild Seed Project's new booklet, Native Shrubs For Northeast Landscapes by going to https://wildseedproject.net/. Native shrubs mentioned in this episode: Buttonbush; Winterberry…

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Don't Touch That Garden! 22:03

11M ago22:03

22:03

On today's show we talk about the importance of leaving your garden alone come the fall. Fall is also a good time to check for Asian Jumping worms. We also discuss the new buzz phrase: forest blocks. What are they and why is it so important to protect them? Finally, we speak with state representative Greg Hill (Merrimack County/Northfield, NH) abou…

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Preventing Birds From Striking Windows With Daniel Klem 32:17

11M ago32:17

32:17

Fall migration time is here. Unfortunately, millions of songbirds die during migration each year flying into glass windows. Today we have as our guest Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., noted ornithologist from Muhlenberg College and the author of an important book on how to prevent bird collisions with glass. To order his book, go to: https://www.danielklemjr.…

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Ridding The Horticultural Industry Of Plastic With Marie Chieppo 31:29

12M ago31:29

31:29

Today we speak with Marie Chieppo, award-winning horticulturalist and operator of the native plant consulting business, EcoPlantPlans.com, headquartered in Sagamore Beach, Massachsuetts. Marie spoke at the Cultivate 23 conference and will be telling us all about the latest innovations regarding the manufacturing of sustainable pots in the horticult…

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Hops - The Magic Ingredient 12:51

12M ago12:51

12:51

What are hops and what do they do for beer? Who on earth first thought to boil them in beer? Why are there so many varieties? All these questions will be answered in our "Hops" series. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Native Plants For Shady Landscapes With Heather McCargo 37:27

12M ago37:27

37:27

She's back! Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project in Portland, Maine, is back on BIRD HUGGER to answer your most pressing questions about growing native plants, shrubs and trees. On today's show, we discuss what natives to grow in shady areas. Go to Wild Seed Project at: https://wildseedproject.net/. Go to Native Seed Center at Turkey Hill …

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Cascade Hops - Generational Change 8:23

12M ago8:23

8:23

Cascade hops are arguably the hop that started a revolution in craft brewing. Their citrusy, spicy aroma and palette have been used in countless brews and launched hoppy Pale Ales and American IPA's as a class of their own. This is the first in a series on hops, their characteristics and their uses. Support the show…

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Averting The Insect Apocalypse with Dave Goulson 27:44

1y ago27:44

27:44

Today we speak with Dave Goulson, a biologist specializing in the ecology of bees and one of the world's greatest experts on the bumblebee. We talk about his new book, Silent Earth, and how each of us can help prevent a worldwide insect apocalypse. Books by Dave Goulson: Silent Earth: Averting The Insect Apocalypse; The Garden Jungle; A Sting In Th…

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The Pioneers Of Bird Migration Tracking With Rebecca Heisman 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Today we speak with ornithologist Rebecca Heisman, author of the fascinating new book, Flight Paths. We discuss the theories ancient scientists held about bird migration and how modern-day scientists track bird flight today. Go to Merlin Bird App at: tps://tinyurl.com/5368xypj. Go to ebird app at: ebird.org. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wi…

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Building A Community Pollinator Garden With Lynne Parshall 21:14

1y ago21:14

21:14

Today we speak with Lynne Parshall, avid native gardener and the project manager of the Utility Club in the town of Lyme in the Upper Valley region of New Hampshire. She tells us about the joys and challenges of organizing and creating a community pollinator garden for the town. Go to Pollinator Pathways at: https://www.pollinator-pathway.org. How …

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Taking Specific Gravity Readings 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

It’s important to know the gravity of your wort because that will affect how much alcohol is produced, how long it will take to ferment, whether or not it is likely to “get stuck”, the sweetness/dryness of the beer and a myriad other factors. When it comes to measuring the specific gravity of a beer to wort, there are two main tools we can use: the…

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Creating Native Gardens On A Budget With Alicia Houk 27:04

1y ago27:04

27:04

IT'S NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK! AND WE'VE GOT A SPECIAL SHOW TO CELEBRATE. Today we talk with pollinator ecologist Alicia Houk of Thetford, Vermont. Alicia is founder and director of Wild Garden Alliance in Thetford, Vermont, an organization dedicated to reversing wildlife declines by planting natives. She believes native plants should be affordable…

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The Hows and Whys Of Loon Fallout with Marge Gibson 20:52

1y ago20:52

20:52

On today's show, we speak with Marge Gibson, founder and executive director of Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI) in Antigo, Wisconsin, a rescue and rehabilitation facility that treats over 1,000 injured wild birds each year. We will talk about the recent loon fallout in Wisconsin, in which dozens of loons dropped out of the sky when an ice event c…

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Loyal Foe Brewing Co. 43:29

1y ago43:29

43:29

Our guest this week is Loyal Foe Brewing Co. out of Harvard MA. They are are a nano-brewery who for the time being are selling beer to go as they do this out of their garage. That doesn't mean that the beer is lacking trust us. If you listen to the episode and want to check them out the best way to, is to order beer online and have a set scheduled …

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Hangover Secrets You Need to Know 37:04

1y ago37:04

37:04

What causes hangovers? What are the best cures? Why do we do it to ourselves, swear we'll never do it again the next day, only to turn around and repeat the cycle a week later? What is your best hangover cure? Let us know. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Get Ready To Garden With Grow Native Massachusetts 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

Today we hear about the wonderful organization Grow Native Massachusetts and their gigantic native plant sale on June 2nd and 3rd! Executive Director Heather Pruiksma also tells us all about the educational opportunities the organization is offering to the public. Website: grownativemass.org. Info on Gray Birch at https://tinyurl.com/3kje9vfc. Info…

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16 Tips to Brew Better Beer 23:36

1y ago23:36

23:36

20/20 hindsight is a wonderful thing. You can always look back and say “I wish I knew that before…”, but wouldn’t it be great if you actually knew it up front. This post outlines my top tips for brewing better, easier, more consistently and more often. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Sterling Street Brewery 49:13

1y ago49:13

49:13

Do you want to hear a really great episode with some really good conversations paired with really good beer? Well this weeks episode with Sterling Street Brewery will melt your mind, warm your heart and get you ready for the summer. Cheers! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Transfer Beer to Your Keg Without the Wet Dog 17:06

1y ago17:06

17:06

Transferring from fermenter to keg avoiding contact with oxygen as much as possible. We spent time and money to make the beer, so we want it to taste as good as it possibly can. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Unlock the Secret Language of Brewing! 13:13

1+ y ago13:13

13:13

How well do you know your brewing terms? In this episode we go through a few brewing terms in a game of "Is this a brewing term or not." How many do you know? For a more exhaustive list, go to https://www.backyardbrewer.com.au/blog/brewing-terms Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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The Evolution Of Bird Song With David George Haskell 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

Did you know seagulls evolved a loud and raucous cry so they could be heard over the crash of waves and surf? Or that grassland songbirds evolved a buzzing and trilling call so they could be heard through the turbulence and wind shear of the open prairie? Today, we speak with award-winning biologist David George Haskell, author of the critically ac…

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Tasting Pale Ale - What's the Verdict? 55:38

1+ y ago55:38

55:38

We do the hard yards by tasting 6 Aussie Pale Ale's to compare them and give you a little information about them and Pale Ale in general. This could have been a much shorter video, but we tend to go off on tangents. You can watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/L_CjI8sksng For more information on brewing terms, go to https://www.backyardbre…

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Dirigible Brewing Co 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

57:14

What is Steam Punk? Steampunk is a genre of science fiction where the world never really progressed past steam technology. It focuses on the hand crafted or man-made, instead of more industrial practices. Co-owners of Dirigible Brewing Co. Colin Knirk and Chris Loring have created a Brewery/Tap Room located in Littleton Ma that features beer and ha…

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Exciting Update On Hugger The Broad-Winged Hawk With Dr. Laurie Goodrich 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

19:09

Hugger is on her way back north! On today's show we get the long-awaited news on Hugger's northward migration. We are joined by Broad-Winged Hawk expert Dr. Laurie Goodrich from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for all of the details. We will also discuss how to help injured birds and talk about some new native plant sources in New England. Join Catherine G…

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Mangrove Jacks Starter Brewery Kit - Unboxing 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

9:04

I unbox the Mangrove Jack’s Starter Brewery Kit, look at what’s in it, and how useful it is. Is it really good value for money? Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Extract and Fresh Wort Kits. The easiest way to make beer. 8:35

1+ y ago8:35

8:35

Are you time poor, don’t have much space, or are you just starting out on your brewing journey.? Extract and fresh wort kits are then easiest way to make beer. They’re quick, they’re easy, and there is a huge variety these days. I’ll walk you through the process of this easy and addictive way of making beer. Support the show…

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Brewery Cleaning 9:43

1+ y ago9:43

9:43

Who likes cleaning? Nobody. Who likes lovely fresh beer? Everyone :D And that's why we clean - to make sure we get lovely fresh beer every time. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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Athletic Brewing 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

We will be the first ones to admit, we had a preconceived stigma about N/A Beer. We've all heard the complaints it doesn't taste, have a mouth feel or even smell like beer. Well our guest this week are dedicated to crafting delicious non-alcoholic beer that you can enjoy anytime and anywhere that actually makes you believe you're drinking a beer wi…

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Basic Equipment 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

STOP!! Don't go out and buy that $35K brewhouse. Listen to this podcast to find out what you really need to spend your money on to produce a good beer. Support the showBy Backyard Brewer

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