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Bird Brag: Nature & Stuff

44 Episodes

47 minutes | Jun 2, 2021
Pacific-Slope Fly Catcher & #10 Beer
Steve & Greg are back! Welcome to season 5. What are they guys drinking? Steve has a Finnish Long Drink, but Greg sticks with "ol' trusty" - Miller Lite. We learn about the Pacific Slope Fly Catcher, and Greg debuts his new And Stuff... his Top 10 Beers of all time. 
66 minutes | Mar 18, 2021
March Madness
Let't talk some common names! It's the end of our first year, and we are gonna have a little fun with a March Madness bracketology of common names of birds. Enjoy!
70 minutes | Mar 12, 2021
The North American River Otter & The Blair Witch Project
Season 4 is winding down, and Steve decided to mix it up and not talk about a bird. Steve has a couple Modelo Especial's while Greg enjoys The Botanist gin on the rocks. They spend time talking about a cute, little guy - The North American River Otter. The also talk about a ground-breaking movie from 1999 - The Blair Witch Project.
62 minutes | Feb 26, 2021
The Long-Billed Curlew & The Princess Bride
The guys talk about the largest sandpiper in North America - the Long-Billed Curlew. "But what are they drinking?" you ask? Steve steps it up with BOTH a Modelo Espcial and a Tito's rocks, so Greg followed suit with a Miller Lite and Tito's rocks. They end the episode talking about the 1987 classic The Princess Bride, written by the amazing William Goldman. 
66 minutes | Feb 13, 2021
The Sooty Grouse and Frank Oz
In this episode the guys have a West Coast theme with the Sooty Grouse and Frank Oz. Steve stays on point with a few glasses of Old Grouse Scotch and Greg has a nice Tanqueray gin martini. G rounds out the episode with a "Carson Family Classic" directed by Frank Oz himself.  Which movie did he pick? You'll just have to listen to find out, 
54 minutes | Feb 6, 2021
Yellow-Billed Magpie & The Blues Brothers
Did you know that Heckle & Jeckle are magpies? Well, you do now. Steve enjoys 100 proof Old Tub Bourbon, and Greg sticks with his favorite, Miller Lite. The guys talk about a very Californian bird- the yellow-billed magpie, and end the episode talking about the 1980 classic, The Blues Brothers.
68 minutes | Jan 29, 2021
Secretary Bird & Basic Instinct
The guys are back with their first listener request - the Secretary Bird. (The Payne Stewart of birds.) Steve enjoys an IIPA from Knee Deep Brewing, and Greg has one of his favorite beers - Peroni, rhymes with Jabroni. They as talk about the 1992 box-office smash - Basic Instinct. 
66 minutes | Jan 22, 2021
Sora & Pulp Fiction
To get ready for this episode, Steve starts with some Tin Cup Whiskey, and Greg has a shot of Jaegermeister with an ice-cold Miller Lite. They guys talk about the North American rail - the Sora and then talk about the Tarantino classic - Pulp Fiction.  Oh, if you like beaver trappin', you're in the right place. 
67 minutes | Jan 16, 2021
The Western Episode: Greater Roadrunner & Blazing Saddles
As Steve says: Best. Episode. Ever. In this episode, the guys have a new theme - Westerns. Steve has a few glasses of Campion Tequila, while Greg stars with some Jaegermeister shots, and then moves to a fine American Whiskey - B&E from California. The Greater Roadrunner becomes one of the guys favorite topics so far on Bird Brag, and Greg finishes the episode off with a little history behind the movie Blazing Saddles. Enjoy. Please give us feedback at birdbrag@gmail.com 
52 minutes | Jan 6, 2021
Red Crossbill & Caddyshack
Today, the guys talk about a bird with a very unique feature - The Red Crossbill. But... "What are they drinking?" you ask. Steve heads back to a Miller Lite, as Greg steps out and has a Scotch Ale from Wisconsin. And Stuff... is about one of Greg's all-time fav movies - Caddyshack and some stories about the making of and infamous writer - Doug Kenney.
55 minutes | Dec 31, 2020
The Himalayan Snowcock, Die Hard & Bishop Whiskey
Welcome to Winter, Everyone! Which also means - welcome to Season 4 of Bird Brag. In this episode, they guys talk about the Himalayan Snowcock, and they have a new subject for ...And Stuff - movies. "But what are they drinking?" you ask. Greg sticks with Miller Lite (still hoping to get them as a sponsor, while Steve enjoys a new whiskey, Bishop Whiskey. (Warning: Bishop Whiskey is NOT made, distilled or bottled in Bishop, CA)
42 minutes | Dec 12, 2020
Common Loon & Pumped Up Kicks
Steve enjoys a nice tumbler of Icelandic vodka over ice, while Greg has "Old Trusty" - Miller Lite. And to stick with the Iceland theme, we learn about the Common Loon, found in Iceland with 400 other species. Greg tells us the story behind Pumped Up Kick, and humble brags about hanging with Mark Foster and his band Foster The People before they were famous. 
56 minutes | Nov 26, 2020
The Red-Breasted Sap Sucker & Dolly Parton
Sup, Sap! Welcome to Bird Brag's 2020 Thanksgiving episode. Steve enjoys a couple of Modelo Especials while Greg has a Suntory Toki on the rocks. They talk about one of Steve's favorite woodpeckers - the Red-Breasted Sap Sucker. Greg tells the story of one of Dolly Parton's most iconic songs - "I Will Always Love You."
45 minutes | Nov 20, 2020
The Wilson Snipe & Tom Petty's Wildflowers
The guys are back with their first episode of Season 3 - Fall 2020. Steven enjoys a nice tumbler of Knob Creek on the rocks, while Greg goes back to "ol' trusty" - Miller Lite. It's true, people. Snipes are real!
59 minutes | Sep 22, 2020
The California Golden Trout, East LakeGolf Club & Isn't Ironic
Steve & Greg discuss California's State Fish, while the guys have a little Aviation Gin and Miller Lites. And... if you like Alanis Morissette, you can go f' yourself  
51 minutes | Aug 25, 2020
The American Kestrel, Westchester Golf Course, Tim McGraw & Dr. Phil
Get your booze ready, cause today's podcast is also a drinking game. Greg enjoys a Montucky Cold Snack while Steve throws back a Miller Lite as the guys discuss North America's smallest falcon - the American Kestrel.
10 minutes | Aug 9, 2020
SPECIAL EDITION: Live from Beardsley Afterbay
It's Greg's birthday, and the guys are floating in a very special part of the Beardsley Reservoir 
9 minutes | Aug 8, 2020
SPECIAL EDITION: Live from Pinecrest Lake
This episode is shortened sweet. Recorded live from the middle of Pinecrest Lake on August 7, 2020. Enjoy.
43 minutes | Aug 6, 2020
Lawrence's Goldfinch, PGA Harding Park & Freezing at Candlestick Park
Hello, Montucky! We love you. Larry's Goldfinch takes center stage. Steve & Greg talk a lil PGA Championship and how winter comes to San Francisco in August. #lawrencesgoldfinch #larrysgoldfinch #montucky #montuckycoldsnack #hardingpark #pgahardingpark #candlestick  
51 minutes | Aug 1, 2020
The Golden-Crowned Sparrow (aka The Weary Willy), Pasatiempo Golf, Thursday T-Shirts & Montucky Cold Snacks
Montucky! Montucky!! Montucky!!! It's Greg & Steve's first all Montucky Cold Snack episode. The guys talk about a WCOG (West Coast Original Gansta) - The Weary Willy. After a quick chat about Pasatiempo Golf Course in Santa Cruz, CA, the conversation goes off the rails a bit about t-shirts. #montucky #montuckycoldsnack #montuckycoldsnacks #goldencrownedsparrow #wearywilly #pasatiempo #wikup #thursdaytshirt
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