Podcasts about bird brain

Stop what you're doing! My Psychological horror short drops On halloween on youtube and It would mean a great deal if you go subscribe and tune in!! It's genuinely one of my favorite projects I've created so far and excited to share with all my Night Owl and Bird Brain crew! ⁠https://youtube.com/@birdbrain8?si=muo3l0Q1JJvYAeb7⁠Also, if you haven't yet, go follow and listen to Asher's music here: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=lQAKs2quRgmsF19OenkjoQIG:https://www.instagram.com/asheryelo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠Now... Have you ever realized the thread holding certain relationships together is literally an item like a sweater? While it's romanticized, there's also another truth you may not realize about breakups!

In our series on the Mind, we are learning biblical principles on how to gain control of our thought life. In Matthew 6, Jesus begins a conversation on how to control your thoughts. The overall idea is, Have a bird brain! Lets talk about it. 

There's something scary that we experience as we are moving through this thing called life. And sometimes we find a monster that we didn't notice initially... In this episode, we explore, express, and unpack a truth about healing: it can be terrifying.

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Spooky season is here. So what's your favorite scary movie? Or what's one movie you avoid? Better yet, what ways do you prevent those scary conversations that might actually improve your relationships? Today's episode, I can't wait to share with you what I have in store for what's to come in October, but also reveal the monster in your relationships that's leaving no survivors. Get familiar with Asher :https://open.spotify.com/artist/2EkAdv5oGonIlVLeUTT0fh?si=16247KmJTP2gZNkgit5uAw

It's the thought that counts... because the actions add up. In our interpersonal relationships, small habits can make the difference between peace and parting ways. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the tiny actions and daily rituals that shape how we connect, love, and trust. From gestures that quietly build closeness to the subtle habits that erode bonds over time, we explore why we notice patterns more than grand gestures and how that can transform friendships, romance, and family dynamics over time.

Life isn't always about extremes—it's not just “I'm struggling” or “I've made it.”Sometimes you're in that in-between space where you're grateful, connected, and doing well, but also asking big questions: Am I capable of my goals? Are certain relationships aligned? How do I love people well without losing myself?It's a mix of richness and restlessness—and that space itself is worth talking about because it's where most people actually live.

We all know what it feels like to be misunderstood, but there's another layer: sometimes you're cast as the villain in someone else's story not because you are one, but because they need you to be. Especially if they're manipulative, insecure, or trying to avoid accountability.

Have you ever noticed that even though time has passed, the feeling about that person, place, or thing is still present? Today's episode takes a trip down memory lane. There's so much that our minds and bodies are processing. And sometimes our body is already preparing for a date it remembers, for an experience it can't forget.

Some people don't want a relationship with you; they want a relationship with what you can do for them. They show up in tears, in chaos, in need… but vanish in your joy or need for support/ stability. In this episode, we unpack why people only seem to call when they're in crisis, the subtle emotional contracts that keep you over-giving, and how to set boundaries that protect your energy without losing your compassion.

Duolingo was one of the most beloved brands in tech.But in 2025, a leaked memo exposed the company's true AI strategy: automate education. The backlash was instant. Reddit turned. TikToks went viral. Loyal users walked away from thousand-day streaks.This is the inside story of Duolingo's unraveling: how a brand built on personality and playfulness lost user trust overnight, alienated its community, and put years of brand equity at risk all while selling a different story to investors.Chapters(0:00) Why Duolingo users started quitting(0:42) AI as a teaching tool or a threat to quality?(1:12) When Duolingo went all-in on AI(2:07) The memo that kickstarted Duolingo's downfall(2:57) From viral love to viral hate(3:17) Duolingo's off-brand response(3:52) The scramble to win users back(4:12) What every founder (and brand) can learnTranscriptIn May, 2025, Duolingo users started quitting. I quit Duolingo. We are watching the live downfall of Duolingo.Tiktoks went viral. The Reddit community turned on them all because of a memo posted by the CEO AI is really positive for our business.In this video, I'll break down what happens when a consumer brand tells one story to users and another to investor.How that tension backfired for Duolingo and what not to do during a PR crisis. Guys, Duolingo's downfall is here.You already know this, but Duolingo was one of the most loved brands in tech since 2012. They've worked to create a cult following the green owl, the memes, the passive aggressive streak reminders.It felt chaotic. Funny, personal, but internally, the company was moving in a different direction. By 2020. Duolingo was integrating AI first with Bird Brain, then GPT-3, but they kept it quiet in public.They still leaned on the owl, their human experts, and a tone that made the app feel alive. This was a contradiction on the outside playfulness, community, personality on the inside, automation scale, efficiency.It raised a tricky question for Duolingo. How do they scale using AI without breaking the brand? While selling a story investors wanted to hear by 2023, the shift was harder to Miss.Duolingo launched Max Duolingo Max powered by GPT-4. It offered AI role play instant explanations and personalized feedback inside the company.Some called it Duolingo ChatGPT moment. The stock tripled within a year and the messaging change. Its tagline became AI and Education make a great duo. Duolingo worked with OpenAI for years. The same year, the New Yorker profiled, CEO Luis von Ahn. He said replacing teachers is a worthwhile trade off.Then came the rollout in April, 2025. Duolingo released 148 new courses built with generative AI. von Ahn said our first a hundred courses took about 12 years. The next 150 took just one. The internal roadmap shifted towards full stack automation from lesson content to gamified features with AI led characters, but users started to suspect a drop in quality.Recently, things have gotten so bad. Then came the memo. In May, 2025, von Ahn on wrote a post that made the company's direction clear, automate everything. It was the first time Duolingo had said it out loud. One line stood out, humans won't get us there. The memo detailed what AI first meant In practice, headcount would only grow if AI couldn't do the job.New hires and existing teams would be evaluated on how well they used AI. More jobs would be cut, support would be handled by chatbots. None of this was a pivot. It was a strategy, months in motion. It was just never shared. Publicly, the goal was to scale personalized education, but to many users, it felt like the soul had been stripped out.Alan, are you spending on infrastructure, content? Where's the money going? I'm demanding Answers from the CEO. Duolingo set out to optimize the backend, but what they were really changing was the front end, their brand, and it didn't go unnoticed. The response was instant. Reddit threads called the new content AI slop full of mistakes on TikTok.Users said the app felt like a robot pretending to care. Videos tagged Duolingo AI racked up over 10 million views in days, most of them negative. Even LinkedIn piled on. Some users walked away from streets they'd kept for over a thousand days. After users turned, Duolingo pulled back. The company known for chaos and humor went quiet.First, they deleted comments. Next, they temporarily wiped their TikTok and Instagram feeds yours of brand voice gone. Then von Ahn went on a podcast and added fuel to the fire. He said, I'm not sure that there's anything that computers can't really teach you. I think speculating schools would mostly exist for childcare.While AI handled the teaching to users, it sounded like the company had stopped listening. So Duolingo resumed posting only this time with carefully worded lines. Community feedback is valued and humans are still in the loop. Then at the end of May von Ahn walks some of it back. Our employees are what make Duolingo so amazing.So we're gonna continue having employees, and not only that, we're actually gonna be hiring more employees, but he also didn't reverse course. I see AI as a tool to accelerate what we do at the same or better level of quality. If anything, his comments suggested he still believed the trade-offs were worth it.This is a case study in nailing the right messaging to the right audience. I know you're upset. I know people are upset. I wanna make this right. That matters even more when different audiences care about different things. In duo's case, that was public market investors versus everyday people trying to learn a new language.For your company, it might be investors versus users or employees versus customers. The same principles apply. Know exactly who you're talking to and what matters most to them.Hiten=) This is a public episode. 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My podcast is 7 years old today. I didn't know what I was building 7 years ago. I just knew I had something to say. Thank you for listening—even before the words made sense. This is for you.

Let's talk about those quotes that look good on Instagram carousels but fall apart when you actually try to live by them. Today, we're calling out the ‘deep-sounding' fluff — with love, of course.

We talk a lot about love-bombing in dating—but what about when it happens in friendships? In this episode, we break down friendship bombing: the intense, all-in energy that seems caring at first but turns out to be another form of emotional manipulation. From instant besties to sudden ghosting, this is still attachment theory at work—just dressed in platonic clothing. If you've ever felt confused, drained, or betrayed by a “too-good-to-be-true” friendship… this one's for you.

We've all heard the lines: “I'm just really busy,” “Friendship is hard,” or “You know I'm always here if you need me.” These phrases sound virtuous, even comforting—but are they actually meaningful? Or are they just passive ways to dodge the responsibility of real connection?In this episode, we unpack the culture of performative friendship—where people want credit for care they never deliver. Because sometimes, the thought doesn't count. Especially when it's never followed by action. Let's talk about what it means to actually show up.1:1 coaching www.birdbrainwellness.com

Ben Maller talks about Saquon Barkley saying that when he retires it will be out of nowhere like Barry Sanders, Derek Carr saying he left $30m on the table not wanting to take the Saints money without playing, a path for Shedeur Sanders to end up QB1 for the Browns, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever chosen not to respond? Or bowed out of a plan without fully explaining why—and then wondered… was that petty? Or was that me protecting my peace? Today, we're unpacking the nuance between emotional self-protection and performative withdrawal—what I call The Petty Principle.”

Have you ever chosen not to respond? Or bowed out of a plan without fully explaining why—and then wondered… was that petty? Or was that me protecting my peace? Today, we're unpacking the nuance between emotional self-protection and performative withdrawal—what I call The Petty Principle.”

While their debut album tagged them as Dinosaur Jr Jr thanks to loud guitars and J. Mascis behind the board, Buffalo Tom's second album, Birdbrain, builds on the raw, guitar-driven sound of their debut but with more mature songwriting and production. Produced again by J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. with Sean Slade, the album emphasizes emotional intensity over polish, with songs like "Birdbrain" and "Enemy" showcase the band's knack for combining distorted guitars with introspective lyrics. Though not a commercial hit, the album helped solidify Buffalo Tom's place in the early '90s indie rock scene and shows a significant step in the band's evolution toward the more refined sound of their later work.   Songs In This Episode Intro - Fortune Teller 17:23 - Birdbrain 23:07 - Crawl 26:26 - Heaven 29:40 - Skeleton Key Outro - Guy Who Is Me   Support the podcast, join the DMO UNION at Patreon. Listen to the episode archive at DigMeOutPodcast.com.

You ever walk into your own space—mentally, spiritually, physically—and feel like you're not alone? Like someone's energy is still sitting in the room, even though they haven't been around in weeks…months…maybe even years? Yeah, today we're talking about the ghosts we don't always see—but definitely feel.”Not all ghosts are dead. Some are just people who left behind a piece of themselves… or tried to stay longer than they were supposed to.Accepting 1:1 clients: ⁠www.birdbrainwellness.com⁠

You ever walk into your own space—mentally, spiritually, physically—and feel like you're not alone? Like someone's energy is still sitting in the room, even though they haven't been around in weeks…months…maybe even years? Yeah, today we're talking about the ghosts we don't always see—but definitely feel.”Not all ghosts are dead. Some are just people who left behind a piece of themselves… or tried to stay longer than they were supposed to.Accepting 1:1 clients: www.birdbrainwellness.com

We've all been there—bending over backward for people who barely show up for us, while sidelining the relationships that are actually solid. In this episode, we dive into the difference between high priority and high quality connections. Why do we chase status, mystery, or validation from people we barely know, while neglecting the consistent, genuine folks already in our lives? Let's talk about how this pattern forms, what it says about our self-worth, and how to start choosing substance over spectacle.Accepting 101 clients: ⁠⁠www.birdbrainwellness.com

We've all been there—bending over backward for people who barely show up for us, while sidelining the relationships that are actually solid. In this episode, we dive into the difference between high priority and high quality connections. Why do we chase status, mystery, or validation from people we barely know, while neglecting the consistent, genuine folks already in our lives? Let's talk about how this pattern forms, what it says about our self-worth, and how to start choosing substance over spectacle.Accepting 101 clients: ⁠www.birdbrainwellness.com

We often pride ourselves on being the nurturers—the ones who show up, fix, soothe, and hold space. But what if that instinct to mother others is actually masking our own unmet needs? In this episode, we explore the thin line between compassion and codependency, care and control, nurture and neglect. When you're always the one pouring into others, who's replenishing you? Let's unpack how well-meaning over-giving can disconnect us from our own healing, how people-pleasing becomes mistaken for purpose, and what it really means to mother yourself. If you've ever been praised for being “the strong one” while quietly feeling depleted, this one's for you.

We often pride ourselves on being the nurturers—the ones who show up, fix, soothe, and hold space. But what if that instinct to mother others is actually masking our own unmet needs? In this episode, we explore the thin line between compassion and codependency, care and control, nurture and neglect. When you're always the one pouring into others, who's replenishing you? Let's unpack how well-meaning over-giving can disconnect us from our own healing, how people-pleasing becomes mistaken for purpose, and what it really means to mother yourself. If you've ever been praised for being “the strong one” while quietly feeling depleted, this one's for you.

Emotional disconnection doesn't always come with a dramatic exit — sometimes it shows up as silence, passive effort, or that gut feeling something's missing. In this episode, we explore the subtle signs of emotional withdrawal, why it's not always rejection, and how to stop taking it personally when someone just isn't invested.

Emotional disconnection doesn't always come with a dramatic exit — sometimes it shows up as silence, passive effort, or that gut feeling something's missing. In this episode, we explore the subtle signs of emotional withdrawal, why it's not always rejection, and how to stop taking it personally when someone just isn't invested.

They wanted the wisdom. They just didn't want to pay the invoice.In this episode, we break down the hard truth about connections that quietly run on your worth, your time, and your wisdom — all while leaving you emotionally overdrawn. If you've ever felt used, overlooked, or drained by the people who claimed to value you, this one's for you. It's time to call it what it is — and start setting the price for your peace.

They wanted the wisdom. They just didn't want to pay the invoice.In this episode, we break down the hard truth about connections that quietly run on your worth, your time, and your wisdom — all while leaving you emotionally overdrawn. If you've ever felt used, overlooked, or drained by the people who claimed to value you, this one's for you. It's time to call it what it is — and start setting the price for your peace.

Who are you when you are not struggling? What do you tell others though? Let's take a deeper dive into what our identity is centered on and what we desire for others to know about us.

There are approximately 50 billion birds in the world. There are approximately 8.2 billion humans on earth. That is about 6 birds for every person. With that kind of ratio it isn't hard to see how there are a lot of different birds that are common birds for people around the world. The Will's Birdbrain Podcast is dedicated to uplifting the amazing lives of average every day birds, such as the navigationally gifted rock dove, or the wickedly clever American crow. But there is something Will didn't quite consider when creating this show - these are common birds to him. Over the years he has seen listenership grow and has been surprised to see data coming in from all over the world! To celebrate this diverse group of listeners this episode is dedicated to the common and iconic outside of the United States! Joining him for this exciting special episode is none other than fan favorite guest star, Kayta!Kayta and Will buckle in for a whirlwind adventure around the world where they learn about the common and iconic birds of the six other continents, from the most populous bird in the world, the red-billed quelea, to the bizarre secretary bird. As always, these birds are much more than meets the eye!Are you listening from somewhere outside of the United States? If so, please reach out to tell Will where you're tuning in from either on Instagram or via email! This episode is for you, so hopefully you hear about a bird you see often! Be sure to check out the Will's Birdbrain Instagram account for complementary episode photos and videos, plus many other awesome bird photos/stories!--> Will's Birdbrain Instagram Page Youtube Will's Birdbrain Shop

Ever notice how life seems to shift every 7 years? Maybe it's not just a coincidence. In this special birthday episode, I dive into the 7-year cycle theory—why major changes in life tend to happen in phases, how to spot your own patterns, and what this means for your future. Whether you believe in cycles or not, this episode will make you reflect on the last 7 years of your life and what's next.

There comes a point where everything around you feels… off. You've outgrown the conversations, the habits, the relationships—even the dreams you once held close. But no one tells you how unnerving it is to realize that the life you built no longer fits. This episode explores the subtle and not-so-subtle signs that you're evolving past your current life, and how to navigate that uncomfortable space between who you were and who you're becoming. It's not a breakdown—it's a breakthrough in disguise.

Trump thought it was a good idea to put a lunatic in charge of national health. Now Robert Kennedy has a big idea to deal with the avian flu. Ben riffs. Monroe covers the latest madness from Trump World. Including... the El Salvador deportations, Trump's defiance of federal judges, Trump's attempts to make Black people invisible, MAGA's war on experts and the beginning of the end. Don't worry--it's a good thing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Romantic breakups come with closure, conversations, and maybe even a dramatic playlist. But when a friend ghosts you? Silence. No explanation. Just the realization that someone you cared about has disappeared from your life. In this episode, we talk about the heartbreak of friendship breakups, why people ghost, and how to heal when you never got closure.

Have you ever been to a National Wildlife Refuge? Do you know the difference between a National Wildlife Refuge and a National Park? If not, this is the episode for you! Will is joined by Gaby from America's Wildlife Refuges, a nonprofit charged with advocating for and maintaining America's National Wildlife Refuge system. This is no small task - there are over 500 refuges in the country! Together they will share stories about visits to National Wildlife Refuges and try and teach you all about why you should care about these awesome places. This episode also corresponds nicely with the new Will's Birdbrain YouTube channel! On the channel, titled Will's Birdbrain, Will visits his local parks to share history, folklore, and more, all while explaining how special and unique the land in your own backyard can be. What creatures are hidden just out of sight? Head on over to YouTube after you listen to this episode and checkout the series Will's Wild World on the WBB channel!Be sure to check out the Will's Birdbrain Instagram account for complementary episode photos and videos, plus many other awesome bird photos/stories!--> Will's Birdbrain Instagram Page Youtube Will's Birdbrain Shop

Self-growth is powerful—but it has its limits. We hear a lot about doing inner work, staying mindful, and focusing on self-improvement to fix relationship issues. But what if the problem isn't you? What if no amount of meditation, journaling, or self-reflection can fix a friendship that's fundamentally unhealthy?This episode breaks down the fine line between self-improvement and self-sacrifice—how sometimes, in an effort to ‘work on ourselves,' we end up justifying bad behavior from others. We'll explore when self-growth becomes an excuse to stay in toxic friendships, why setting boundaries is more important than endless self-reflection, and how to recognize when a relationship is no longer serving you.

The self-help industry is worth billions, but how much of it is actually helping? There's a fine line between personal growth and using self-help as a crutch. Some people consume endless books, courses, and podcasts but never take real action.

Ever been left with a million unanswered questions after a breakup? Closure doesn't always come wrapped in neat explanations—it's something we create for ourselves. In this episode, we dive into letting go, finding peace, and moving forward even when the last page was never written.

How do we heal patterns that feel bigger than us? When it comes to the concept of generational cycle breaking we may believe or hope that it's a simple fix, but sometimes it's more tedious and challenging.

Self-improvement is often framed as a constant upward journey, but it can feel like a never-ending battle of “not being enough.” This episode would explore the emotional and mental fatigue that comes from always striving to improve. It would validate the exhaustion people feel when they're perpetually chasing a “better version” of themselves and offer permission to pause and just be.

Is it fear-based or fruitful? Sometimes there are elements of control and even abuse that are running the dynamics of your relationships (of all kinds) and it's important to notice what is sustaining the connection.

Guys, we hit 300 episodes today!!! What a time to be alive, to be aware, and to be appreciative of the garden you tend to. In the process of building out our lives we may overlook what the most important components are to ensuring a strong foundation, a sense of self appreciation and recognition. But how? Well, I can share my truth. Tune in, Take flight

Ben Maller talks about reports that Nick Sirianni is not out of the danger zone with the Eagles, Anthony Richardson being set to return as Colts QB1 next season, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who were you this year? Was it you? What did your relationships look like this year? What about your goals, did they align with you, or did you mistake someone else's life for yours this entire time? In the final episode of the year, let's genuinely take a moment to see what was taking place and if our truest selves were present for it.

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What's your hidden love language? Do you know? I've learned I have an interesting relationship with "resistance". In my professional and personal life, there have been some tell-tell signs of where love is based on the level of resistance I was facing. But sometimes there's resistance because we don't belong there. But how do you know the difference? Tune in.

What has the movie Wicked taught me? Well, sometimes the road we see is paved with a lot of what we did not. Sometimes, how people are treated may go unnoticed, but how they respond may be the only visible thing we consider. In this episode, we unpack reactive abuse, friendship, scapegoating and so much more. Tune in. Join the wellness community: ⁠https://www.skool.com/thewellnesswing/about⁠

Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. Also, a “one-of-a-kind” fossil of Navaornis hestiae helps fill a giant gap in scientists' understanding of how bird brains evolved.Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged TicksIn much of the eastern US, October and November usher in an autumn peak of the blacklegged tick season.For years, researchers have noticed that these ticks, also called deer ticks, are more abundant on certain invasive plant species, like Japanese barberry, that create dense thickets in the forest understory. Now, a group of scientists in Vermont and Maine is investigating how managing these plants might decrease the number of blacklegged ticks—and the risk of people developing tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease and Babesiosis. After getting a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation, they're hoping to come up with guidance for landowners.Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.Ancient Bird Fossil Offers Clues Into How Bird Brains EvolvedArchaeopteryx is the earliest bird-like dinosaur that we know of. It lived 150 million years ago, but researchers don't know much about how the bird brain evolved from then to now.An 80 million-year-old bird from the Mesozoic Era is now helping fill in the blanks. It's called Navaornis hestiae. Researchers uncovered a fossil of this species, which was previously unknown to science, in Brazil in 2016. That specimen has a remarkably well-preserved skull, which a team of paleontologists used to digitally reconstruct the bird's brain. The researchers recently reported their findings in the journal Nature.Ira talks with a lead author of the study, Dr. Luis Chiappe, a paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in California.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Henry goes to a bowling birthday party and Matt comes up with an extended metaphor involving an aviary. We get an update from a listener about her partner's transition, a listener reminds Doree why she was in Atlanta, and more people are clamoring for a Gilmore Girls pod.It's Bake Off season! Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog, AND our Great British Bake Off recaps! Main eps are also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above.Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure.And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. (Seriously, please call or text or email us!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.