Best Billy Dexter Podcasts (2024)

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Jeanette Winterson - Oranges are Not the Only Fruit. 45:54

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Jeanette Winterson celebrated her 65th birthday on August 27th. This interview was recorded when Jeanette was a 20 something brand new literary force. I remember this converstaion with huge affection. Mostly I would talk to an author for 20 minutes or so but this conversation is twice that. It was recorded in the spring of 1984 when 'Oranges are No…

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Wacky tales and unique habitats with Phil Chaon 1:00:12

3h ago1:00:12

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Phil's been there, done that, and has the stories to prove it. This week we chat about his recent oceanic expeditions and upcoming book. Have a taste of western Australia and the Lesser Sundas via Phil's recent eBird trip report Get notifications for Habitats of North America, coming out this winter Order Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Bi…

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Barry Cunliffe : Facing The Sea Of Sand - the Sahara and the peoples of Northern Africa 30:56

18m ago30:56

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Emeritus Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe is an academic archaeologist who writes enthusiastically and engagingly about his passions. In this interview he talks to me about his book which tells the whole of African human history focussing on the Sahara. Sir Barry takes the story of us from our evolution through to the present day. Is he optimistic abou…

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Ornithological careers and accompanying global adventures with Holly Garrod and Billi Krochuk 1:09:09

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Holly and Billi have spanned continents in their incredible career feats. Today, we're chatting about the challenges and adventures that they've had along the way. Meet Holly via Birds Caribbean and Instagram Meet Billi via Biodiversity Research Institute and Instagram Check out the beautiful Black Bee-eater that we talk about in the episode And ye…

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A Tribute to Ryan Thoresen Carson 5:43:54

2d ago5:43:54

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Season 6 Episode 10 A Tribute to RyanToday’s special edition episode is a heartfelt tribute to Ryan. Ken and Marybeth Carson have graciously opened their homes and hearts to Ryan's friends and have given me the beautiful opportunity to record this remembrance on their boat at the Yacht Club.This episode features Ryan’s family—David, Marybeth, Ken, …

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How Alvaro's bar chat led to a new species of storm-petrel 1:09:26

18h ago1:09:26

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Here's a story with some drama, discovery, and mysteries yet unsolved! Hear all about the background of discovering the Andean Storm-Petrel (Oceanites barrosi), straight from the source! Here's the paper that was published: Resolving the conflictive phylogenetic relationships of Oceanites (Oceanitidae: Procellariiformes) with the description of a n…

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Terry Pratchett - The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents. 8:58

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When the lit fest season comes round some 'late' authors are very much missed. This is another conversation from the archive. Terry Pratchett died in 2015. Terry started life writing when he was just a boy and in adult life became press officer for the nuclear power stations of the Central Electricity Board. When the Pratchett books became hugely s…

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Decreasing the pressure and increasing the joy in birding with Jason Hall and Dexter Patterson 1:05:57

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Jason and Dexter bring all the joy this week! Check out Jason and Dexter on Instagram Learn about the In Color Birding Club... And the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin Don't forget to listen to the Bird Joy Podcast P.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 …

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Behind the scenes of professional bird guiding and podcasting with Ken Behrens 59:39

13d ago59:39

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This is a beers-after-hours-type conversation with Ken Behrens: author, bird and nature guide, and co-host of Naturally Adventurous Podcast. We chat about the ups and downs of summertime birding, travel, and food Ken misses from his old home in Madagascar. Please let us know: What do you think about the American Birding Association's Listing Areas …

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Fanatics and Fashion 1:05:50

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Season 6 episode 9 In this episode, I sit down with Rockland legend Conley and his talented cousin, Alison O’Leary, for a family reunion of sorts. We discuss how Conley introduced Alison and me to the Letterboxd app and share his positive experiences with it. Both Conley and Alison have a deep love for movies and the craftsmanship behind classic fi…

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Steve Kershaw - Mythologica and Vintskevich-Kershaw Trio 27:42

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Steve Kershaw has two personas .... he is Steve the musician and Dr Stephen the classics tutor. He is involved in two new projects. One is a magnificent illustrated childrens encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greece. The other is a jazz trio recording. Steve is the Oxfordshire based bass player. The pianist and saxophonist Leo…

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Deadpool College Football NES 1:34:08

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Jayypod bonecast gaming:Episode 23 In this one i have a chance to sit down and relive DeadPool on PS3 gearing up for the release of the new movie. I also have a chance to get behind the coaching staff and play the new EA Sports College Football as well as previewing some game play for Nintendo World Championships for Nintendo Switch all of the EA s…

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Expression of genes, extreme lifespans in animals, and birding the Galapagos Islands 1:10:54

22d ago1:10:54

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This episode is classic Life List—full of facts and stories from our homes and the field. Check out this 79-year-old box turtle monitored in PA! Get digestible highlights of the AOS supplement in ABA's Checklist Redux 2024. Want more tiger sharks? Tooth and Claw podcast has a fascinating tiger shark episode. Read the paper: Oceanic seabirds chase t…

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Adventures with Dave 51:47

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Season 6 episode 8 I sit down with my friend Dave Eggitto, whom I've known through my sister since our high school days. Dave shares his exciting travel experiences, having visited 29 different countries. We delve into cultural insights, diverse architecture, wildlife encounters, and natural landscapes he's encountered during his journeys. Despite …

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Leah’s Lesson 39:15

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Season 6 episode 7 In this episode, I reconnect with Leah OBryan, who first appeared on the podcast during Season 2 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Given her background as a teacher, we delve into the current state of the school system compared to the challenges posed by Covid-19. Leah also discusses her post-graduate plans since earning her Masters …

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Behind the scenes of Alaskan birding tours 1:08:42

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A trip to Alaska in the summer for rare and vagrant birds is exhilarating...and a logistical feat! George and Alvaro recap their June Alaskan travels from their point of view as guides and share the magic they found along the way. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share you…

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Paul Alexander : Bitter Crop - The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday's Last Year 36:12

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Bitter Crop is a superb biography of Billie Holiday who was probably the very best jazz singer there has ever been. The book title is takes from one of Billie's signature songs, 'Strange Fruit'. There have been films and many books about Billie's career but not all of them came close to telling the whole truth of a remarkable life. True there were …

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Intersections of science, art, and passion in birding with Melissa Hafting 56:20

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Melissa does it all, and today, we're chatting about it! Check out Melissa's links: Dare to Bird by Melissa Hafting Melissa's blog BC Rare Bird Alert BC Young Birders Rare Bird Alert documentary 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…

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Steph Larsen Photography 59:06

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Season 6 episode 6 In this episode, Jayybone sits down with Steph Larsen of Steph Larsen Photography, joined remotely by Chelsea Morrill from her Hampton Beach getaway. Stephanie shares her journey to this point in her life, emphasizing the theme of finding beauty amidst the chaos of the world. She stresses the importance of loving what you do whil…

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It’s taxonomy season! Previewing splits and lumps 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

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We're back to catch up on news in the birding world and our latest stories. Here are a few links we reference in this episode: Diving into Cockney Rhyming Slang is totally worth your time Here's a beautiful tribute from Birds Caribbean about Orlando Garrido Keep an eye on our socials for links to taxonomy updates as we get them! Get more Life list …

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The Billy Loomis appreciation episode 57:37

2M ago57:37

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Season 6 episode 5 In this episode, Jayybone and Bri delve into their shared passion for horror movies, particularly the Scream franchise, discussing its evolution, their hopes for the series with Neve Campbell's return, and Brianna's background and connection to the podcast. As a newcomer guest, you'll discover Brianna's insights and her future in…

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Colin Dexter - The Remorseful Day : Inventing Inspector Morse. 14:51

2M ago14:51

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Colin Dexter was a splendid writer. His creation Inspector Morse is superb on the page and just as gripping on television. I used to meet Colin in the pub on Banbury Road in Oxford, The Dew Drop. He was great company and almost completely unaware of his success and star quality. I recorded this conversation in his house after the publication of The…

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Simon Sebag Montefiore : the life of Potemkin : his bones are still making news. 23:55

2M ago23:55

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Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore explains the mythic status of this eighteenth century Russian statesman, and military leader. In this conversation recorded in London in 2000 the historian Simon Sebag Montefiore tells David Freeman about practical politics in 18th century Russia and how Potemkin made his way in society with the help of the love of …

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The Scream Queens 1:06:03

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Season 6 episode 4 In this thrilling episode, we reunite with our esteemed guests Kyle, Melanie, and Nicole, alongside the fabulous newcomer Petey. Our conversation takes us through the realms of horror as we reminisce about our 31 Days of Childs Play event, hinting at the chilling anticipation for our upcoming mini horror season, "The 31 Days of J…

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Kicks and Tricks Stop Playing 50:15

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Season 6 episode 3 On today's podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our long-anticipated newcomer guest, Anthony Gorton. If you're a regular listener, you may recognize his name, as it's been mentioned by our recurring guest, Damian, who is well-known to our audience. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony to delve into the intricacies of his Kicks…

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Rowland Bagnall : Near - Life Experiences : Poetry Collection 25:01

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Taylor Swift attracts huge interest in her song lyrics. They are studied as poetry. Rowland Bagnall is a different sort of poet. Near - Life Experience, his new collection is just published When I spoke to him we talked about his poetic motivation and the process of writing these concentrated nuggets of observation. His replies are thoughtful and e…

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Tim Coulson - The Universal History of Us 19:19

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Tim Coulson talks about his book which tells the amazing story of 13.8 billion years of history from the Big Bang to you! It is a wonderful read - inspiring, gripping and fascinating. And just a thought .... did a deity have a hand in the story? Tim explains his view!By David Freeman

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Ape Escape 1:00:21

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Jayypod bonecast gaming :episode 22 in this one jayybone catches up with everyone since the fall with reoccurring guest Jimbo and we talk the latest gaming news and trends while playing the game Ape Escape 3 for PlayStation 2 on PlayStation 3 as well as the new multiplayer shooter for PlayStation 5 by Ubisoft XDefiant you can watch game play of tha…

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The Gift of Gracie 1:08:57

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Season 6 episode 2 In this episode Gracie Reed gifts us with her presence to talk about her life style as a personal trainer and body builder competitor. This is such a well thought out detailed interview as Gracie gives us the raw truth and what motivated her to go in the direction she has chosen. We get a look throughout the eyes of a very dedica…

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Sir Martin Gilbert - Never Again - history of the Holocaust 18:28

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10th 1948. We now live in a world where the rights agreed in that document are widely ignored and some politicians openly seek to remove the UK from enforcing them. Plus racial intolerance is on the march . The horrible spectre of antisemitism is looming over the news as is denial of…

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Tribute to Tom Johnson, a remarkable bird expert and human 1:21:58

3M ago1:21:58

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In our season finale, we pay tribute to Tom Johnson, a distinguished bird expert and an exceptional human being, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Tom was a guiding light in the birding community, known for his profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to bird conservation and science. This episode features an intervi…

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Lights, Camera, Adam! 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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Season 6 episode 1 In the exciting kickoff to Season 6, I reflect on the remarkable journey of our podcast over the past four years. Our special guest for this episode is none other than the renowned Adam Lupis, a name we've been eager to feature on the show for quite some time. Adam's insights provide a captivating behind-the-scenes glimpse into t…

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Patterns in Vagrant Birds, Hummingbird Splits, and Tractors 1:02:16

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We've got lots to chit-chat about this week—birds, butterflies, land, and more! We talk about Harvesters—learn about these butterflies here and their diets here. 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 spons…

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A deep dive on oceanic birds and wildlife with Kate Sutherland 1:08:34

3M ago1:08:34

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Kate is a marine biologist and pelagic expert who has stories and facts to fill a whole voyage. Join us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of pelagic birds and wildlife, uncovering the secrets of the high seas! Check out Seabirding Pelagics with Kate when you're ready for an offshore adventure. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newslette…

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Marcus Chown - A Crack In Everything : How black holes came in from the cold 26:34

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This glorious popular science books tells the story of how black holes that were thought to be too ridiculous to exist in 1916 had by 1971 been proved to exist. Einstein thought they were impossible but in 1971 Paul Murdin and Louise Webster discovered the very first black hole, Cygnus X-1 Marcus tells the story of these extraordinary people who di…

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Truddi Chase - When Rabbit Howls : A memoir of living with multiple personalities. 14:07

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Truddi Chase lived with dissociative identity disorder a condition that used to be called multiple personality disorder. On the cover of her book the author was named as 'The Troops' - the name she gave to her 90 plus identities. When I interviewed her she was with her therapist Robert Phillips. The whole story was very difficult to assimilate as y…

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What it's like to go birding in Cuba 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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A few weeks ago we sat down to chat about Cuba, earthquakes, and eclipses. We always stay busy! We mention birding in Bhutan; if you want to know more about what it's like, check out this episode from season two. 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 l…

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David Wilson - A Plot to Kill 29:55

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It's Bafta time again. The winner of the BAFTA for best actor went to Timothy Spall for his performance in 'The Sixth Commandment'. Timothy played Peter Farquar, a gay Christian teacher who was murdered by a student, Ben Field. The horrific murder actually happened in the normally peaceful village of Maids Moreton in Buckinghamshire. The true story…

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Why we can’t put down Kenn Kaufman’s newest book 1:04:46

4M ago1:04:46

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The Birds and Audubon Missed comes out this week. Listen as George and Alvaro reminisce and muse the worlds of ornithology and birding with Kenn—perhaps as you enjoy spring migration in your neck of the woods! 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 life…

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Birding the Darien Gap with Adam Walleyn 46:14

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Adam has birded the places people dream of all around the world, and recently returned from his most recent adventures in the primary forests of the Darien Gap. We're chatting birds, mammals, herps, 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 lifel…

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Travelogue: Scouting Mammals and Birds in Northern India 30:54

4M ago30:54

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George is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his scouting trip in northern India from January 2024. Want to hear the rest of the story? Check us out on Patreon! 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 spons…

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Catherine Nixey - Heresy : Jesus Christ and other sons of God 26:00

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This new book is terrific - its a revelation. Catherine has studied texts written around the same time as the writings we know as the gospels. Some of these ancient documents tell the story of the bible characters we are familiar with in a totally different way. Listen to Catherine talk about her research and you will be surprised ..... probably ve…

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Let's Discuss ABA Checklist and Avian Tree of Life Updates 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

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There's been some exciting news in the birding world, and we have thoughts — and some inside scoop! Today, we're talking about ABA Checklist updates and major discoveries in bird evaluation and taxonomy. 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 lifelistpo…

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Ashley Mullinger - My Fishing Life 24:25

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Ashley Mullinger is a commercial fisherman. She used to work in an office but found it dull and stressful. She decided to go on a half day fishing trip with a couple of her friends just to make a change. The friends sort of liked it but Ashley REALLY liked it and now does it as a full time job. She is so good at it she was awarded the title of 'Fis…

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Rebecca Frayn - Lost in Ibiza 18:02

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There is an article in the Culture section of The Sunday Times about father and daughter Michael and Rebecca Frayn. Rebecca is a farmer and environmental activist and writer who lives in the north of Ibiza. Her new novel 'Lost in Ibiza' is coincidentally, about a young environmental activist who travels to Ibiza to meet her biological father for th…

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Eric Bibb talks about his life in music 19:22

5M ago19:22

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Eric Bibb remembers his introduction into music via his dad Leon and the musical luminaries who visited the family home. Paul Robeson was his Godather, and a very young Bob Dylan gave him some sound advice. Now 72 Eric is still touring, playing, and writing songs. He is one of lifes gentlemen!By David Freeman

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Understanding red crossbill types and other finches with Matt Young 1:12:34

5M ago1:12:34

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The finch guru is with us today! We're talking speciation, food source specialization, mimicry, and more. Yep, this episode is meaty. 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!…

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Leslie Howard - The Celestial Wife 19:21

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This novel is set in the 1960s with a backdrop of The Beatles and other music of the time. It tells the story of Daisy Shoemaker who is 15 in 1964. She was born into a fundamentalist Mormon community on the US - Canada border. In a ceremony called Placement she is given as a teenage wife to a much older man. She finds this intolerable and runs away…

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George joins the American Birding Association Board of Directors! 51:56

5M ago51:56

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We're chit-chatting about ABA, natural disasters on birding tours, and other news from our backyards. 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!…

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Early Spring Birding: Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Cuba 52:55

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In North America, winter lingers up north while migration and breeding season rev up in the south. Today, we're chatting about recent stories from the field and a few from the archives. Check out lekking Sharp-tailed Grouse here. Check out Cuba: An American History here. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon fo…

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