The Protectors, attempting to guard an Italian senator in Rome, find a blackmailer who has got out of control.By Anderson Entertainment

Author, speaker, and professor of communication Quentin Schultze grew up in rough circumstances. The child of an alcoholic father who died young and a schizophrenic mother, one of the few things he found solace and connection in was studying robins with his mother. Decades later, he birds with his wife Barbara in the woods of Western Michigan and b…

Torchy's rocket arrives in Topsy Turvy Land, and he tries to convince Pom-Pom and the toys to return to Earth, but they decline. Flopsy, the ragdoll, complains about her lack of stuffing, so Torchy convinces Pom-Pom to donate some of her fur.By Anderson Entertainment

Kate is taken hostage by Anderburr Records employee "Stew" Dapples, who is under Zelda's control.By Anderson Entertainment

Trauma therapist , birder, and author of My Summer with Ospreys, Pamela Lowell believes that hope is a great motivator. From her decades of work with people dealing with immense suffering, she’s found that nature can be an incredible balm. But when her enjoyment of birds in the marsh behind her home was drowned out by the sound of chainsaws, it tur…

Time to do some weird science. With most things in hand after getting back from the salvage yard, Oris is looking to use some of the Sylvana nerd stuff to make his papa better. So here's to hoping they don't create some horrible Frankenstein monster. Let's... Get... Dad-gerous!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sql…

Straker and Foster investigate an undersea alien base where SHADO and its personnel have been duplicated.By Anderson Entertainment

Every corner, every room, every hallway seems to bring danger and frustration. With our heroes already locked in a battle with a group of bloodthirsty kobolds, the real adversary eludes them, slinking further into the frozen tunnels. Will our heroes find this Vampire Gnoll? Well grab a snack, get comfy cuz we're gonna find out! --- Support this pod…

Dr. Agon proposes an alliance of the Paradox crew’s greatest enemies and summons Short Fred Ledd, the Dank and Colonel Clump to the Dark Station. Each has a story to tell of an encounter with the Paradox crew that has left them with a score to settle.By Anderson Entertainment

Lore Ferguson Wilbert shares with us about her new book The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. Together we talk grief, hope, the birds of the understory, and how sometimes it is when it seems that all hope is lost that God shows up. Links from Lore's show: Lore's book - The Understory Lore on Substack Lore…

Samina disappears, Haldane resigns from the force to join the Pyrists and a power struggle amongst the priests leads to a third death at the Temple. Then a witness comes forward who claims that Haldane has murdered Samina, and Podly is forced to issue a warrant for Haldane's arrest as the Pyrists prepare for the Day of Immolation – the end of the w…

Pyrist priest Tendall Kalike dies by spontaneous combustion during a ceremony at the Pyrist Temple and the event is witnessed by Took on her first visit to the Temple as a Seeker. Brogan and Castle search for evidence that points to Kalike's death being homicide and suspicion falls on fellow priest Nevik Brok. Teamed with Podly's daughter Samina, H…

Together we walk through Trish O'Kane's beautiful new book, Birding to Change the World, including the New Orleans disaster story that first led her into birding. Join us for this episode of The Thing with Feathers as Trish, author and senior lecturer in environmental justice at the University of Vermont, illuminates ways we might make a difference…

The evil Koodas, lone inhabitant of the planet Zanadu, plots to destroy all Lazoons with a deadly virus. When Zoonie is infected, the XL5 crew must race to obtain the cure.By Anderson Entertainment

The junkyard now in the rearview, our heroes head back to their temporary home in the hangar, but what will they find when they return. Only one way to find out, so let's get dangerous.... but we should probably settle on a safe word first! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support…

The Protectors are hired to help find a missing band of Nazis.By Anderson Entertainment

Trauma-informed Certified Grief Educator Mandy Capehart knows a thing or two about sorrow. Her first deep dive into grief came with the surprising and rapid decline of her mother in 2016. From there, she began learning all she could about how we grieve and what might help us heal. Links from Mandy's show: Restorative Grief (Mandy's website) The Res…

First a vampire gnoll and now a slew of vampire kobolds threaten our heroes from above. How will these companions handle the challenge? Well grab a snack, get comfy and let's find out together! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

Agent X-20 poses as a film producer in his latest scheme to eliminate Troy.By Anderson Entertainment

With the junkyard clear and our insect buddy with the weird name saved, it's time to see what this place has to offer. Also, maybe our favorite crew can play some "Good Cop, Bad Cop"... or some variation more suited to their style to get some information from their new host. Time to get dangerous! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

The Circle Z Ranch is under siege from Morg Fenton and Big Ben, but Tex discovers it is outside his area of jurisdiction and cannot help defend it.By Anderson Entertainment

Julie Zickefoose is one of those birding writers I’ve admired from afar for a long time. When I first got into birds during that miserable pandemic, her book, “Saving Jemima” was one of the first bird-related titles I picked up at our library. I was captivated. Who knew little birds could have such big personalities? Who knew how much creativity an…

With one threat driven off, what others lay in wait for our heroes as they drive ever further in this icy tomb? Well grab a snack, get comfy, and let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

Dr. Beaker saves the day when Mike is forced to help a notorious criminal escape prison. With intro guest SimpsonsClips24.By Anderson Entertainment

International Rescue's security is jeopardised when Tin-Tin's close friend Eddie Houseman, who recently visited Tracy Island, takes drastic action to save his road-construction company's threatened contract by planting explosives to tear open a jungle mountainside, and the ensuing chaos leaves him trapped on a cliffside in a truck with another case…

Gardening is for the birds! But wait... can gardening actually be FOR the birds? Today we're joined by Jenn McGuinness, author of Bird-Friendly Gardening, to learn all about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that can bless our feathered friends. Links from Jenn's show: Jenn's blog Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Instagram Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Facebook Birdi…

With the help of an observatory in the Himalayas, Spectrum lands a probe on the Martian moon Phobos to perform detailed orbital reconnaissance of the Red Planet.By Anderson Entertainment

Director of Conservation for the Audubon Upper Mississippi River, Dale Gentry believes there are lots of reasons to be hopeful. From new initiatives caring for the forests lining the Mississippi to bird-friendly grass-fed beef, join us as we learn more about what the Audubon is doing to care for creation. Plus: we spend some time renaming the birds…

Our heroes are slumming it in a local dump, but the crew of the Good Vibrations is always ready for mixing it up. So let's continue to get dangerous and see if Scree gets to keep his new friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

In September 1999, John Koenig reports to Earth's Space Research Center at Moonbase Alpha as its new commander. A strange sickness is killing some of the Moonbase Alpha crew. Commander Koenig's investigation reveals that the source lies at Nuclear Waste Disposal Area 1 caused by excessive magnetic energy fields. The continuous buildup of energy sho…

Avian biologist Emma Rhodes joins us to talk about all things migration, the joy of bird-banding, why American Redstarts are the perfect Halloween bird, and how to manage a huge group of volunteers. Links from Emma's show: Banding Coalition of the Americas Emma on Twitter Emma on Facebook Banding Coalition on Facebook Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M…

After a brush with a bloody gnoll, the creature becomes incorporeal and retreats further into the tunnels. Will our heroes pursue, or will they become distracted. Grab a snack, get comfy and let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

Caroline is hired by an American millionaire who thinks his son, an artist living in Venice, has fallen victim to a con-man.By Anderson Entertainment

Author, editor, and vulture aficionado Josina Guess joins us this week to talk vultures, sisterhood, and how pressing into the natural world can ground our hearts, minds, and souls. Links from Josina's show: Josina's website Vultures (Josina's essay in Image Journal) Vulture Sister Song Sojourners Magazine Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird I…

With the moon's trajectory reported to be shifting due to an unknown cause, the Alphans happen across a roving spaceship run entirely by a computer. Brian the Brain, as he prefers to be called, proves to be a devious device until the truth is uncovered.By Anderson Entertainment

Founder of Ornitheology, pastor Kevin Burrell believes God has written reminders of his love and care all over the cosmos. From the call of a chickadee to the Scriptural reminders not to fear, this episode is a tour of beauty, goodness, and birds. Links from Kevin's show: Ornitheology Kevin on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…

With their cover blown and things getting spicy, our heroes now are split up and fighting on 2 fronts at 3rd Eye Salvage. What happens next will knock your socks off, so let's get dangerous!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

Titan orders Agent X-20 to kidnap a pop star who is visiting Marineville.By Anderson Entertainment

Bestselling author Amy Tan gives us a tour of her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles and describes why, even when we're sitting at home, birds can help us feel free. Links from Amy's show: The Backyard Bird Chronicles Amy's website Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Thing With Fea…

A blackmailed SHADO operative opens the door for a possible alien attack on Moonbase.By Anderson Entertainment

Presbyterian pastor Roy Howard is spending his retirement with and for the birds. From Peregrin Falcons to the birds of Ecuador to Gerard Manley Hopkins, Roy takes us on a delightful birding journey. Links from Roy's show: Gerard Manley Hopkins poem Mary Oliver poem Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

These dark caves have been challenging to our heroes, but what dark horrors are making the horrible mocking sounds from the shadows? Well grab a snack, get comfy, and let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

Following a recommendation in a brochure, the Paradox crew decide to take a holiday on the planet Brightonia on Sea. But once there, they are captured by Short Fred Ledd who chains them up and steals the Paradox. Without water, their only hope of survival rests with Sir Squeakalot and Isambard’s latest invention, a remote control for the Paradox.…

There's more than just scrap in the junk yard, today. This time, there's beef as well... not like the eating kind... but the grudge kind where... Nevermind, let's just get dangerous. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support

SUNY Oswego Assistant Professor and Provost Dan Baldassarre brings us his wisdom on bird banding, the joy of teaching undergrads, Harpy Eagles, and which birds are the most badass. Links from Dan's show: ⁠Dan's faculty profile Dan on Twitter Harpy Eagle Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The …

Mike and Dr. Beaker try to find a forger's plates - if an art dealer and a criminal don't find the plates first.By Anderson Entertainment

Madison resident Mary Gemignani spends her free time with Sandhill Cranes. Today we learn all about these leggy, gentle giants from a photographer who sees them through a lens of love. Links from Mary's show: Mary on Twitter International Crane Foundation Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Th…

Yung-Star runs away, but he is unknowingly carrying a 'bug' in the form of a powder inside him.By Anderson Entertainment

Ted Floyd has edited Birding Magazine for decades. He holds the longest consecutive birding streak in eBird and believes in the revitalizing power of getting out into nature daily. Plus: learn why Bushtits are so dang cool. Links from Ted's show: How to Know the Birds Birding Magazine The ABA Podcast Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

With those icy skulls out of the way, it's time for our heroes to claim their rewards. However, not all is as it seems as cackles from the dark fills them with unease. What wicked things await them further in? Well, grab a snack, get comfy and let's find out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sqlr/support…