Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

Avast, me hearties! Set sail for the seven seas with us as we debunk the question everyone's been asking - did pirates really have pet parrots? Along the way, we'll even invent a new field of linguistics, which is sure to rifle some feathers.

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

In this episode, we return to the mythology well as Kesh tells Sam a story of creation, of great battles, of ... geese? Listen as we explore the representation of birds in Ancient Egyptian mythology!

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

VERY SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: This week, Kesh and Sam are joined by our very own Producer Richelle, who leads our first ever guest-led main topic! The subject: pigeons. The question: sewer birds, rats with wings, or harbingers of holy matrimony? Richelle has the answers, and she's letting us know!

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

Times are tough; home ownership seems like an impossible dream at this point (especially without any podcast sponsors...) Luckily for you, the Birds Are Real production network has created a brand new show dedicated to putting young aspiring homeowners into their dream houses. You may just have to expand your definition of dream... and house... Get ready for This Old Nest!

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

Kesh and Sam start the episode planning heists, and flipping the bird, but after all that larking about, it's time to get serious. Get ready a nuanced conversation about the artwork that birds leave on our cars, from conception to realization. Remember: what goes in must come out.

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

Did you know that every scientific achievement in human history can be traced back to the pied-billed grebe? Regardless of whether or not that's true, put on your inventor's cap and dive into the wild world of biomimicry - or should I say animacopycat?

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

We're BACK baby!! Season 2 is here, and things are bigger, better, and birdier than ever. Do you dabble with ducks, or are you more of a diver? Find out as we mispronounce genuses, gatekeep species-hood from misbehaving birds, and dazzle you all with our bird call recognition skills in the Birds Are Real season 2 premiere!

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Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't.

Here's the other thing - frogs are real, and that's because they're also birds. And rectangles. In this SEASON ONE FINALE, we bring a guest onto the pod, someone who actually knows things: Ryan Mayer! Will Ryan be able to convince Sam and Keshav that other types of animals exist? There's truly only one way to find out.

Later in the episode, you do not want to miss the legendary conclusion to our season-long Closing Caw battle, culminating in a 10 call, Jeopardy-style special! And don't worry; we'll be back soon with season two.

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