Hosted by Kelly Keegan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Bird Brain is a podcast about bird characters from popular culture and their counterparts in the natural world. Expect ratings on the anthropomorphic interpretations, anecdotes, ornithologist guests and appearances from my Fairy Godson, Elliott, aged 10. Each episode will explore pressing questions like: What type of bird is Big Bird? Would pigeon post have been more appropriate than owl post? And, has there ever really been a vampire duck?
Kelly Keegan hosts Bird Brain, a science show with 20 episodes published.
This week on Bird Brain, we take flight with Archimedes the owl from Disney’s The Sword in the Stone, joined by nature tour guide Nick Patel from Wilder Skies in Somerset. From the rolling hills of the West Country to th
This week we dive into Beavers, via Mr and Mrs Beaver from The Chronicles of Narnia. I’m joined by Sean McCormack, vet, sometime TV personality and project lead at the Ealing Beaver Project. Together we unpack the things
This week on Bird Brain, it’s a festive deep dive into The 12 Days of Christmas with Jon Carter, Media Manager at the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). Together we unwrap one of the most familiar Christmas songs and a
This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by Stephen Moss: broadcaster, ornithologist, and author of, among a rather large list, The Robin. Together, we've done a special Christmas deep dive into Aardman Animations’ Robin Robi
This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by Alice Vassallo, zookeeper and host of Asshole Animals with Alice. Together we talk about Red Lories and Iago. We dig into why Disney’s sharp-tongued parrot is so unforgettable, and
This week on Bird Brain, I’m live from Global Birdfair 2025, joined by ecologist Naomi Davis, my first non-binary guest on the pod! Together we dive into the iconic flock of chickens from Chicken Run, that stop-motion cl
This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by ecologist, bird ringer, and rewilding champion Penny Green, fresh from a decade at Knepp and now heading into her next wild chapter on the South Downs. We’re talking about Green Woo
🎙️ In this episode of Bird Brain, we soar into the vibrant and endangered world of the Spix’s Macaw—the striking blue parrot made famous by Blu in the animated film Rio. Joining me is Scarlett Hilton—BTO Young Leader, n
Bonus Beasts: Iorek Byrnison, from the His Dark Materials trilogy. This episode isn’t just about polar bears. It’s about what happens when you’re stripped of your purpose — and how, for some people, recovery means forgin
In this episode of Bird Brain, we take flight into the world of geese in literature, folklore, and nature with Liliana Tarrant Snedden—President of the Cardiff University Ornithological Society and BTO Youth Rep. We disc
Roadrunners, Cuckoos, and Cold War Cartoons: A Chat with Jon Carter from the BTO In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Carter, Media Manager at The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), to talk all things birds—and a bit o
In this episode of Bird Brain, I’m joined by Stu for a lively conversation as we unpack the challenges of Stu’s vegan lifestyle and examine the often arbitrary ways humans categorise animals—shifting between entertainmen
In this episode of Bird Brain, I’m joined by a special guest, Tom Morath, Deputy Head of Living Collections at The Hawk Conservancy Trust. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of vultures—one of the most misunder
In this exciting episode of Bird Brain, host Kelly Keegan takes flight into the fascinating world of ravens, focusing on Matthew the Raven from the popular comic and Netflix series, Sandman. Joined by longtime friend and
Every 6th episode of the podcast will be dedicated to Bonus Beasts (in honour of the number of the beast!). Whether it’s interviews with humans who are doing incredible work in the conservation and nature spaces or just
In this week's episode I am joined by writer Charlie Bingham; together we swoop through pop culture to tackle 2024's Migration (produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination) and explore how similar the character of Ch
In this week's episode I am joined by Roddy and Jack from the How Many Geese? podcast; together we swing through pop culture to tackle the 1997 blockbuster hit George of the Jungle, and explore how similar the character
This is a podcast for people who like pop culture and nature. In this episode of Bird Brain I tackle the subject of whether the representation of Red-Billed Hornbills, via the character of Zazu in The Lion King, has done
In this episode of Bird Brain, artist Carly Sharp and I tackle the subject of whether the representation of Adelie Penguins in the Dreamworks Madagascar franchise has done the species justice. This is a podcast for peopl
Join us for episode one of Bird Brain, Stephen Moss (renowned nature writer and ornithologist) and I delve into the portrayal of Hedwig from Harry Potter. Discover whether the depiction aligns with the true traits of Sno
Nick Patel, MD
Executive Director · Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
1 appearance on this show
Sean McCormack
conservationist, veterinary professional, wildlife presenter · Ealing Beaver Project
1 appearance on this show
Jon Carter
Assistant Director of Government and Political Affairs · The British Trust for Ornithology
2 appearances on this show
Stephen Moss
author, nature writer and broadcaster
2 appearances on this show
Penny Green
ecologist, bird ringer, rewilding champion · Professor of law
1 appearance on this show
Stu
founder · Patriots Across the Pond
1 appearance on this show
Tom Morath
Deputy Head of Living Collections · The Hawk Conservancy Trust
1 appearance on this show
Joe
lawyer-dad · Cornerstone City Church
1 appearance on this show
Jack
founder · Number 27
1 appearance on this show
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