Bird Brag: Nature & Stuff

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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, 

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.

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. 

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. 

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 

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.

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)

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. 

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."

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!

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  

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.

It's Greg's birthday, and the guys are floating in a very special part of the Beardsley Reservoir 

This episode is shortened sweet. Recorded live from the middle of Pinecrest Lake on August 7, 2020. Enjoy.

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  

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

Greg enjoys a Stoli martini, while Steve has a 12oz. Montucky Cold Snack as Bird Brag discusses their first mammal. (Greg learns what a mammal is.) The guys debate if Montucky Cold Snacks should be the official unofficial beverage of Bird Brag. #goldenmantledgroundsquirrel #pelicanhill #montucky #montuckycoldsnacks #montuckycountry

Welcome to Bird Brag, everybody. Today, Steve & Greg are talking about their first warbler. (Why it took so long, nobody knows.) The also talk some classic Bay Area golf while Steve enjoys a Hite Exra Cold and Greg enjoys another Bay Area classic - Trumer Pilsner. Also, it's time for Dodger baseball! Happy opening day! #goldencheekedwarbler #warbler # hiteextracold #trumerpilsner #openingday #lakechabot #lakechabotgolf #ITFDB

The guys get comfortable with a couple of Miller Lites and talk about Kinglets. Steve & Greg are still looking for a beer sponsor - pssst, Montucky Cold Snacks...

Steve & Greg discuss the Horned Grebe. To get back to some sense of normalcy, Steve goes back to our favorite - Miller Lite, while Greg tried a special Jameson & Sons IPA Cask Irish Whisky. The guys are still looking for a beer (or booze) sponsor. Montucky Cold Snacks, are you listening?  

Welcome to our first duck episode. But what's to drink?... Greg sticks with the tried and true Miller Lite, while Steve enjoys a Breaking Bud IPA (not THC infused, but with "dank aromas"). This episode ends with a 70's disco reference that only our seasoned listeners will recognize. 

In this episode, Steve & Greg mix it up - it's time to talk about fish again. Specifically, the Dorado. The guys show some love for Miller Lite, but are wondering if the folks at Montucky Cold Snacks are still listening. (You out there, Montucky Nation?) They end with a trip down memory lane to a Bay Area Peninsula classic - Bay Meadows Golf Course. #dorado #mahimahi #dolphinfish #millerlite #montucky #montuckycoldsnacks #hitelager #baymeadows #baymeadowsgolfcourse #gregwillnotsurvivethezombieapocalypse 

Steve & Greg continue Season 2 with their tribute to the Golden Hour of Summer. Steve enjoys a Montucky Lager and Greg has a Hidden Trail from Wild Ride Brew. Golden Eagles take the stage and Greg reminds us how lucky Sacramentans are to have the McKenzie course in their backyard.  #millerlite #montuckylager #hiddentrail #hagginoaks #alistermckenzie 

Welcome to Summer and Season 2 of Bird Brag! Birds AND Birdies. Steve & Greg welcome you to a new season and a new focus - the golden hour of summer and golf. Steve enjoys a special beer - a collaboration between Sierra Nevada and Bitburger, and Greg has a famous Moose Drool from Big Sky Brewing. Greg also kicks off ...and Stuff with a chat about Pebble Beach and the iconic 7th hole. #millerlite #sierranevadabrewing #bitburger #moosedrool #pebblebeach #wikuplicia

Steve & Greg discuss the Common Nighthawk (which really isn't a hawk) while the enjoy a couple for frosty beers - a Longboard for Steve, and a Peroni (rhymes with Jabroni) for Greg. We find out that the Common Nighthawk has lots of other names, and that Greg still loves the humor of Don Rickles and Buddy Hackett. We end the episode with another "Bird" Brag of sorts - birdies on the golf course at Spring Hills Golf Course in Watsonville, CA #nighthawk #goatsucker #nightjar #porkandbeans #longboardlager #peroni #jabroni #donrickles #buddyhacket #springhills #springhillsgolfcourse #millerlite #stillwantmillerliteasasponsor

Steve & Greg have a special episode for you. Bird Brag becomes an avian game show, of sorts. (Of course, shots were had) We have a winner in the Bass Off and Greg, once again, bemoans Facebook. #gameshow #gregwins #millerlite #boochcraft #pranQster #northcoastbrewing #jagermeister #campeontequila 

Steve & Greg discuss the "dumb" Lark Sparrow. Steve has his trusty Miller Lite, and Greg makes the questionable choice of Crystal Skull Vodka over rocks. Greg also tells the story of flying Southwest Airlines during the pandemic. But the most exciting part of the episode is probably when Greg & Steve unveil Bird Brag Bass-Off 2020 - pitting musicians Mr. Martin against Mr. McMillin. Your vote matters #larksparrow #dumbsparrow #millerlite #hitebeer #crystalskullvodka #birdbragbassoff #birdbragbassoffmartin #birdbragbassoffmc

Steve & Greg discuss one badass lil guy - the Water Ouzel. They also discuss what the world will soon look like as quarantine and social distancing starts to relax. Of course, they have a couple ice-cold beers - Miller Lite and Stella.  #waterouzel #americandipper #flyingunderwater #waterfalls #ineedmyhairdone #meetingwhatmeeting #millerlite #peroni  

While the guys enjoy a couple of exotic beers, they discuss dragon flies, Starship Troopers, Barry White, The Simpsons and a little baseball. #commongreendarner #greendarner #dragonfly #dragonflies #greenlantern #brainbug #bassoff #letsgetitonlikeadragonfly #femalesareduller #barrywhite

The guys discuss the Cactus Wren (which are NOT found in Australia) while Steven enjoys another Roku Gin, and Greg sips on a Gentleman Jack on the rocks. The discussion goes to online poker as were learn Greg is a big child, and Steve is cheap. #cactuswren #rokugin @gentlemanjack #pokerbros #wileecoyote #spaghettiwestern #thecactuswrenisnotfoundinaustralia

In this special episode of Bird Brag, while Greg is recording safe from home, Steve is in the wild, reporting remotely in the field. Steve has a trusty hip flask and Greg is starting the morning with, of course, mimosas. While there was a few technical challenges along the way, enjoy Steve & Greg's first "In the Field" episode. You might be surprised by how many birds you hear along their journey.  #robins #songsparrows #housewrens #commonyellowfoot #bigfoot #sasquatch 

Steve & Greg's "biggest" discussion to date - the American White Pelican. Steve also surprises Greg with gin from Japan, Greg enjoys some Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and the guys discuss shooting sports. #americanwhitepelican #pelicans #rokugin #basilhaydens #trap #sportingclays #bringjurassicparkback #jeffbezosthisthing (Note: if you made it through earlier episodes, thank you. We have been working on our sound quality. This should be our best sounding episode to date.)  

Steve & Greg discuss the Common/European Starling while enjoying a couple of "exotic" beers - Snow Leopard Pilsner from the Waterman Brewing Co and Black Butte Porter from Deschutes Brewing.  #starling #commonstarling #europeanstarling #millerlite #snowleopardpilsner #deschutesbrewing #peterbeard

In this episode, Steve describes a "diminutive" little guy - the Bushtit - while they both enjoy Greg's favorite beverage - Miller Lite. They also discuss a delicious frozen treat - It's Its from San Francisco. www.itsiticecream.com  #birdbrag #millerlite #bushtit #itsit

Welcome to a special episode of Bird Brag. Greg is visiting his brother Dave at his cabin in Mi-Wuk in the California foothills near Sonora. Steve describes the Belted Kingfisher, and Greg informs Steve about a practical joke he is currently playing on his brother. The episode ends with a tribute to musical great, Tom Petty.

Steve & Greg discuss the Black Chined Hummingbird, because... who doesn't love hummingbirds? They also discuss working out through quarantine and jogging through injuries

Steve tells Greg about the Great Basin Collared Lizard. The guys also discuss Seinfeld's new comedy special, Ricky Gervais' After Life, and the sad fact that Steve has never seen a single episode of B.J. & The Bear.

In this episode, Steve & Greg discuss the Black Phoebe, Michael Jordan's The Last Dance and how Bulleit (the dog, not the bourbon) can annoy Greg in all the right ways. Of course, during their chat, Steve has a healthy pour of Bulleit and Greg enjoys a Thousand Smiles Golden Ale from Foothill Brewing, Winston Salem, NC.

In episode 2, Steve and Greg are already bored with birds, so they decide to talk about fish - specifically Pike Minnows

Welcome to Bird Brag. Where you can put that bird brag in your bird bag. In our debut episode, Steve & Greg discuss Swainson's Hawk and dip their toes in the world of post-COVID-19 Korean baseball. Steve & Greg also enjoy some Miller Lite - or as some people call them... "Greg Carsons"