For those who prefer birdwatching to battling wits with evil forces, this week's pick for the best podcast is "Get Birding With Sean Bean". The RSPB has made a surprisingly savvy choice by casting Ned Stark from Game of Thrones as the host of their new series. It turns out, however, that Bean has been an avid birder since childhood and can often be found squeezing in birdwatching sessions between acting gigs.
In his first podcast, Sean chats warmly and honestly with fellow bird enthusiast Guy Garvey about spotting various species while working abroad, identifying different bird songs, and the meditative joy of observing birds. With episodes released fortnightly, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in ornithology or simply looking to learn more about the fascinating world of birds.
Other notable podcasts this week include "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World", which looks back at how the short-form video site could have been revived, featuring Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of Twitter's first employees. The podcast also explores the idea of an anti-AI version of Vine, a project that aims to fix some of the flaws with modern social media.
Another gripping true-crime investigation is "Love + Radio: Blood Memory", hosted by Nick van der Kolk. This offbeat interview show has taken a dark turn, exploring the case of Michael Thompson, a former member of prison gang the Aryan Brotherhood who has testified against the group in court. However, questions have been raised about his true identity and whether he is who he claims to be.
Last but not least, Pushkin Industries' "Valley of Shadows" delves into an intriguing mystery surrounding Jon Aujay's disappearance in June 1998 while on a work assignment in the Mojave desert. The show raises questions about why his own employer called off the search so quickly, sparking theories that they might be hiding something.
Finally, "Atonement: The John Paulk Story" offers an excellent oral history podcast that chronicles the story of John Paulk and his wife Anne, who were prominent figures in the US's ex-gay movement. Their testimonies now serve as a powerful critique of the movement, shedding light on the negative consequences of conversion therapy.
In his first podcast, Sean chats warmly and honestly with fellow bird enthusiast Guy Garvey about spotting various species while working abroad, identifying different bird songs, and the meditative joy of observing birds. With episodes released fortnightly, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone with an interest in ornithology or simply looking to learn more about the fascinating world of birds.
Other notable podcasts this week include "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World", which looks back at how the short-form video site could have been revived, featuring Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of Twitter's first employees. The podcast also explores the idea of an anti-AI version of Vine, a project that aims to fix some of the flaws with modern social media.
Another gripping true-crime investigation is "Love + Radio: Blood Memory", hosted by Nick van der Kolk. This offbeat interview show has taken a dark turn, exploring the case of Michael Thompson, a former member of prison gang the Aryan Brotherhood who has testified against the group in court. However, questions have been raised about his true identity and whether he is who he claims to be.
Last but not least, Pushkin Industries' "Valley of Shadows" delves into an intriguing mystery surrounding Jon Aujay's disappearance in June 1998 while on a work assignment in the Mojave desert. The show raises questions about why his own employer called off the search so quickly, sparking theories that they might be hiding something.
Finally, "Atonement: The John Paulk Story" offers an excellent oral history podcast that chronicles the story of John Paulk and his wife Anne, who were prominent figures in the US's ex-gay movement. Their testimonies now serve as a powerful critique of the movement, shedding light on the negative consequences of conversion therapy.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda surprised they're giving a shoutout to birdwatching podcasts 
. Don't get me wrong, birds are cool and all, but isn't it a bit niche? Like, how many people actually care about that stuff? 
I mean, what's next? Are we gonna have podcasts about knitting or something? 
But seriously, if you're into that sorta thing, "Get Birding With Sean Bean" sounds like a great listen. And hey, it's not every day you see a famous actor like Sean Bean hosting a podcast about birds 
. Maybe I'm just out of touch with the bird-watching crowd, but it's definitely an... interesting choice 
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sean bean hosting it? genius! never thought i'd say this but birdwatching sounds like a super chill hobby 
can't wait to dive into episodes with guy garvey and learn more about the world of ornithology. also love that pushkin industries is out with new podcasts, always keepin' me on my toes 
valley of shadows sounds like a wild mystery to unravel... might just have to start listenin' 
. I mean who wouldn't want to listen to a celebrity talk about birds? It's actually pretty cool that the RSPB chose someone with a passion for birdwatching, maybe they'll inspire some people to get outside and observe nature more. But honestly I'd rather listen to something else, all these other podcasts sound way more intriguing... like "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World" or "Love + Radio: Blood Memory".
I've never been into birdwatching before but listening to Sean talk about his experiences with Guy Garvey sounds super chill 
. Anyway, if you're a bird enthusiast or just curious, this podcast is worth checking out! 
I was thinking maybe they should do an episode on how to start birdwatching if u r like a total newbie like me lol 
, but "Get Birding With Sean Bean" sounds like just another shallow attempt to get people interested in nature 
. I'm gonna stick to my usual podcasts, thanks 
It's so cool to see someone with such an amazing acting career also has a passion for birdwatching! I mean, who wouldn't want to squeeze in some bird spotting between film shoots? 
Sean Bean is like totally awesome on this new podcast "Get Birding With Sean Bean"! I mean who knew he was such an avid birder? 
But what's up with that true-crime podcast "Love + Radio: Blood Memory"? 
The guy's story sounds super shady... did he even really testify against the Aryan Brotherhood?
i mean sean bean is all about birdwatching and its infectious 
but what really got me thinking was how birds are just like the ultimate escape from our crazy lives 
. I mean, what's next? "Get Gardening With Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson" or something? 
Give Sean Bean his props for being passionate about birdwatching and all, but come on... 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to listen to Ned Stark talking about birdwatching? 
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The way he chats with Guy Garvey about spotting birds while traveling is just so relaxing to listen to. It's great that the RSPB chose him as the host, it adds an extra layer of credibility to the podcast.
! I mean, can you imagine listening to Ned Stark talk about birdwatching? It's like he's saying "Winter is coming... and the birds are migrating!" 
I've heard Guy Garvey is super cool too, we should all check out this podcast ASAP. but seriously though what a fascinating combination of a serious show with a famous actor who's also into birds - it just makes sense!