Best Magpie Talk Podcasts (2024)

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54: Black-billed Magpie - Fighting cats, bird funerals, and interactions with humans 29:15

7d ago29:15

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Black-billed magpies are super cool! Fun new episode that you won't want to miss. John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart discuss the Black-billed Magpie in this week's episode. Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.com Make sure to follow us on instagram and tik…

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309 | Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Preview, Gen Con Announcements from Paizo, Magpie Games, Free League, and more! 1:10:07

9d ago1:10:07

1:10:07

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica go over all the tabletop RPG news of the week including Gen Con announcements for Dungeons & Dragons, Paizo, Alien RPG, Magpie Games, and a lot more! -------------------- News Gen Con 2024 Sold Out https://www.enworld.org/threads/gen-con-sold-out.705801/ 2024 Diana Jones Award goes to United Paizo Workers https://…

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The Light Arts 47:25

1h ago47:25

47:25

Fergus Craig, Paul Doolan and Dave Watson look back at the Bournemouth game, discuss the club's inactivity in the transfer market and look ahead to the next two games. newcastlepodcast.com @newcastlenatter Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/co…

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55: Peg-billed Finch - Elusive bird from Costa Rica, Shannon and John's experience with them 31:13

4h ago31:13

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A bird that not very many people have seen in the wild, but it turns out that Shannon and John have seen a lot of them. They are native to Costa Rica, and only come out when the bamboo is flowering - which is not very often. Hear all about Shannon and John's trip to Costa Rica and learn more about these amazing little birds. John Bates, Shannon Hac…

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312 | Shadowdark with Kelsey Dionne | D&D Direct, Paizo Content Use Policy, Secret Level Animated, and more! 1:36:36

28m ago1:36:36

1:36:36

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Kelsey Dionne to talk about Shadowdark. In the news, D&D Beyond and the 2024 update, Secret Level animated series featuring D&D and 40K, Paizo brings back Community Use Policy, and more! -------------------- Kelsey Dionne The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ Shadowdark https://www.the…

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Panorama on Goalkeepers 1:07:50

1h ago1:07:50

1:07:50

The Natter is back for the season. We reflect on the shoddy regularity of the pod before previewing a season that's already started. Discuss the Southampton result, what the hell's goign on at Chelsea and whether we should end our pursuit of Marc Guehi. newcastlepodcast.com @newcastlenatter Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Pro…

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A Magpie Tells The Story with Catherine Chidgey 32:53

1h ago32:53

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Episode 129 of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle. This week, I speak with Catherine Chidgey, the award-winning author of The Axeman's Carnival and Pet. We talk about magpies and finding the perfect point of view for your novel. Books Recommended: The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey Jackie by Dawn …

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WTB Recommends: Memory Lane with Allyson June Smith (S3E3) 44:33

30m ago44:33

44:33

This week, as we continue our summer hols, we take a trip down Memory Lane with our own Jen and Kerry Godliman, and guest starring our wonderful Allyson! Keep up with Memory Lane here Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Send your problems to wom…

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311 | A Look at the Cosmere RPG | Welcome to Night Vale RPG Crowdfunding | Alien RPG without the Alien RPG | Punisher Learns D&D | and more! 1:20:17

3h ago1:20:17

1:20:17

This week, Morrus and PJ discuss what system to use for an Alien RPG game other than Alien. In the news, a look at the Cosmere RPG Beta rules, Welcome to Night Vale RPG crowdfunding announced, Deborah Ann Woll teaches Jon Bernthal D&D, and more! -------------------- News [0:05:43] What games to use to play Alien other than Alien [0:17:03] A Sprinti…

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53: Greater Roadrunner - Adaptations to Live In the Desert, How Fast Are They? 42:33

13d ago42:33

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You might know him from the cartoon - but there's a lot more to the Greater Roadrunner than just saying beep beep. We talk all about the adaptations these speedy birds have made to be able to live in the desert, some interesting facts from the actual cartoon, as well as answer a mailbag question on the book The Feather Thief. John Bates, Shannon Ha…

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WTB Recommends: Horror Motel with Tiff Stevenson (S3 E1) 57:57

1d ago57:57

57:57

On the second iteration of 'WTB Recommends', to promote Allyson's Edinburgh Fringe run we're heading over to Allyson's other podcast, Horror Motel! This week they're talking about Slotherhouse, special guest starring Tiff Stevenson! 61% on Rotten Tomatoes if you're wondering. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here…

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310 | "Blurgate" Wizards Sends Takedown Notices to YouTubers, Stormlight Archive Kickstarter Breaks Records, Sigil VTT Preview, and more with Guest Mike Shea! 1:42:01

16d ago1:42:01

1:42:01

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Mike Shea aka Sly Flourish to talk about The City of Arches. In the news, Wizards sending takedowns to YouTubers, Stormlight Archive breaks $1 million in an hour, Sigil VTT previews from Gen Con, and more! -------------------- Mike Shea Sly Flourish and Lazy DM website https://slyflourish.com/ Sly Fl…

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Not DnD August 2024 Preview 1:58

17d ago1:58

1:58

Not DnD is a weekly show discussing tabletop roleplaying games. Each week EN Publishing’s @tabletopjess interviews the creators behind different tabletop roleplaying games that aren’t D&D! You can watch the live recording every Monday at 5pm ET / 10pm BST on YouTube or Twitch, or catch up with the podcast platform of your choice by searching 'Not D…

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52: Burrowing Owls with Aiyana Reissman from Living Coast Discovery Center 58:24

8d ago58:24

58:24

Join us this week to talk about Burrowing Owls. These super cool and tiny owls live in burrows in the ground. Hear why, and all about their super unique behavior in this week's episode. Our usual hosts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart are joined by Aiyana Reissman to talk Burrowing Owls. Aiyana is the Animal Care Manager at…

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WTB Recommends: Maureen & Jen Talk (E9) 20:57

14d ago20:57

20:57

We're out of season! To keep you tided over, we take a trip back a decade to a familiar scene, with Maureen and Jen stuck a train vaguely somewhere around Northampton. Enjoy! Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Send your problems to womentalking…

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51: Multiple Topics: Belted Kingfisher Family, CT Scanning Birds, Bird Dialect, and A Movie About Cowbirds? 1:06:18

28d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

This week a little different than our usual episodes. Instead of talking about a single bird species, we each brought a different topic to the table to talk about. We talked about baby belted Kingfishers, CT scanning birds, different bird dialects, and a movie idea where a brown-headed cowbird leaves an egg in a human’s bassinet. What genre would t…

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308 | D&D and Dark Horse Comics, Is Critical Role Scripted?, Paizo License Changes, and more! 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica go over all the tabletop RPG news of the week including Dungeons & Dragons comics coming to Dark Horse, new LEGO Dungeons & Dragons minifigures, is Critical Role scripted, changes to third-party licenses for Pathfinder and Starfinder, and more! -------------------- News New positions for Paizo Veterans https://www…

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E148: The Princess and The Plimsoll 1:02:50

18d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this summer finale (back in September!), Jen is bankrupted by Lebron James, Allyson's doing Maureen's taxes on the pod and a sandal is slept on (you can probably guess who by). We're taking our summer break, but keep your eyes on the feed for very special episodes from other podcasts (there are other podcasts?!), featuring your favourite trio. C…

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50: Northern Flicker - Hybridization, CTE From Banging Head? 36:48

22d ago36:48

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This week we are talking about the Northern Flicker. We talk about the red-shafted and yellow-shafted flickers in different parts of the continent, and how they can hybridize. We also talk about whether or not woodpeckers get CTE from banging their heads while pecking. We answer a mailbag question on the white throated sparrow changing its call. Jo…

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307 | Castles & Crusades and Gary Gygax's Castle Zagyg with Guest Stephen Chenault 1:09:14

1M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica are joined by Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games to talk about Castles & Crusades. In the news, Dungeons & Dragons will be at Gen Con, Wizards of the Coast has a new president, a look at the Stormlight Archives RPG, and more! -------------------- News Official D&D Events at Gen Con https://www.enworld.org/thread…

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E147: Riding on Allyson's Moneymaker 55:58

25d ago55:58

55:58

This week, Allyson has an extractor disaster, Jen's sick of your announcements and Maureen only communicates through stickers. Also, Axel F, Neil Gaiman and things to look out for in hotel rooms. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" show at the Edinburgh Fringe here. Send your pro…

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49: Giant Hummingbird - New Study! 48:50

30d ago48:50

48:50

This week’s episode is about the Giant Hummingbird. A recent study led by Jessie Williamson led to some groundbreaking discoveries about the Giant Hummingbird, including that there are actually two different species, one which has the longest migration of any hummingbird in the world. This amazing study, which included putting tiny backpacks on hum…

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306 | Gary Gygax Sexism Controversy, Moonbeam Streaming Service, ENNIE Nominees, and more! 44:43

1M ago44:43

44:43

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica go over all the tabletop RPG news of the week including the Gary Gygax controversy, the new streaming service Moonbeam, ENNIE nominees announced, and more! -------------------- News D&D Historian Ben Riggs weighs in on Gary Gygax and sexism in D&D https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-historian-benn-riggs-on-gary-gy…

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E146: Maureen the Magpie 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

This week, we're all hopped up on Greggs while Jen's wandered into a detox, meanwhile the Mauren's cat's got a boyfriend, Allyson helps us get the stains out of a white t-shirt... oh and there was an election, I guess. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.…

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48: Ospreys with Jack Wildlife (Jack Turner) - Memes, Photography, Also Golden-Cheeked Warbler 1:23:34

1M ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Jack Turner AKA Jack Wildlife joins us to talk about Ospreys. Jack lives near the Chesapeake Bay, home to the most Osprey in the world. If you aren’t familiar with Jack Wildlife, he runs a popular birding meme account, and he’s also an accomplished wildlife photographer, tour guide, and Environmental Scientist. This episode is a ton of fun. We also…

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305 | Roll20 Hacked, No More Hydro74 D&D Covers, Moria Pre-order, and more! 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica go over all the tabletop RPG news of the week including the Roll20 hack, no more Hydro74 alternate D&D covers, exciting Kickstarters, and more! -------------------- News Hydro74 will be doing no more alternate D&D covers https://www.enworld.org/threads/there-will-be-no-more-hydro74-alternate-d-d-covers.705079/ A P…

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E145: Boogying 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

This week, Jen's been to Glastonbury, Maureen's calling from France and Allyson's visited... Chorley. Great sandwiches though. Also, infinity pools, spilling sh*t and a partner losing their love problem. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allysonjunesmith.com. Send your …

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Jimmy Doherty on tourism investment, customers & polar bears! 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

During the Tourism Business Survey Seminar, held at ROARR! on 22 May 2024, the audience heard from some inspirational local business leaders on the tourism and hospitality sector. One of them is a familiar face on TV and in bookshops, and owner of Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, Jimmy Doherty. Jimmy chatted to Chris Scargill about the changes he has …

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Happy Fourth of July! - Teaser for Upcoming Episodes + Spreading the joy of birds 2:05

1M ago2:05

2:05

We'll be down this week for the Fourth of July - but back next week. Upcoming episodes on Osprey, Giant Hummingbird, and Northern Flicker. We have a few asks to spread the joy of birding over the Fourth of July. Listen to hear more. Also here is a link to when John was on Ologies with Alie Ward: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oology-eggs-wit…

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304 | 13th Age Second Edition with Rob Heinsoo 1:13:28

2M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This week, Morrus and Jessica talk with Rob Heinsoo about 13th Age 2nd Edition. In the news, more previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, PaizoCon Europe dates announced, new Planar Map for the D&D cosmology, and more! -------------------- News PaizoCon Europe 2024 location and dates announced https://www.enworld.org/threads/paiz…

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E144: Seagulled 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

This week, we look back on our first live show, our producer goes down and tragedy befalls the Peppa Pig Ring. Also, sh*tting seagulls, parasol palaver and remembering Donald Sutherland - mostly with good stuff but one very mediocre TV show. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" to…

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DnD Sketch 233 | Meaningful Names 6:39

2M ago6:39

6:39

Having meaningful names is all well and good for heroes, but what about the others?By EN Publishing

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TOURISM SURVEY SPECIAL: Pt 3 - Jimmy’s Farm, Byfords and Visit North Norfolk 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

During the Tourism Business Survey Seminar, held at ROARR! on 22 May 2024, the audience heard from some inspirational local business leaders on the tourism and hospitality sector. Chris Scargill chaired a panel discussion on the day, and the audience heard commentary on the results of the survey and insight on other key issues impacting the sector.…

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47: Light-footed Ridgway's Rail with Aiyana Reissman from Living Coast Discovery Center 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

We talk about the endangered Light-footed Ridgway's Rail this week with guest Aiyana Reissman. Aiyana is the Animal Care Manager at the Living Coast Discovery Center in San Diego, California. She oversees the care for 25+ species of rescued bird native to the area along with the propagation programs for the endangered Light Footed Ridgway’s Rails. …

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303 | 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook Preview, Evil Genius Games Controversdy, and more! 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

This week, Morrus, PJ, and Jessica talk about the week’s tabletop RPG news including new previews of the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, controversy with Evil Genius Games again, and more! -------------------- News Is Evil Genius Games Doubling Down on NFTs & Blockchain? https://www.enworld.org/threads/is-evil-genius-games-doubling-down-…

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E143: Tit Skipping 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

This week, Allyson has a life-changing schnoz revelation, Jen’s been fingering too many pies and Maureen goes full Matrix. Also, Bridgerton, Herder and Goethe and orthotic insoles. Grab tickets quick for WTB Live in Brighton here. Check out Jen's evacuation All Our Relations aid fundraiser here. Catch Allyson's "Little Smith Sunshine" tour at allys…