Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer ackerman

EP. 430 Best to the Nest:  March 2025 WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!Margery:Watch: Saturday Night on Netflix  SaturdayNightPremiere Episode on AmazonPrime SNL 50: The HomecomingConcert on Peacock Listen: So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin on Libby  Elizabeth: Watch:Love Is Blind on Netflix  Read: The Genius of Birds of Jennifer Ackerman on Libby  Listen: Ancestral Kitchen podcast Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It'saffordable luxury skincare from France. It's unlike any skincare line in theworld – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off almosteverything at the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ Connect with Us! OurWebsite: https://www.besttothenest.com/ OnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest isour podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests thatprepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 430 Best to the Nest:  March 2025 WRL  Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: Saturday Night on Netflix    Saturday Night Premiere Episode on Amazon Prime   SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert on Peacock   Listen: So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin on Libby    Elizabeth:   Watch: Love Is Blind on Netflix    Read: The Genius of Birds of Jennifer Ackerman on Libby    Listen: Ancestral Kitchen podcast   Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It's affordable luxury skincare from France. It's unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off almost everything at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/   Connect with Us!   Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/   On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==   Our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Die einen fürchten sich vor ihnen, halten die Eulen für Todesboten. Die anderen sehen in ihnen Glücksbringer, Göttergesandte. Perfektes Gehör und gute Augen machen sie zu grandiosen Jägern. Allmählich kommt die Forschung hinter ihre Geheimisse. Die US-amerikanische Vogelexpertin hat den Eulen jetzt ein faszinierendes Buch gewidmet. Rezension von Johannes Kaiser

Die einen fürchten sich vor ihnen, halten die Eulen für Todesboten. Die anderen sehen in ihnen Glücksbringer, Göttergesandte. Perfektes Gehör und gute Augen machen sie zu grandiosen Jägern. Allmählich kommt die Forschung hinter ihre Geheimisse. Die US-amerikanische Vogelexpertin hat den Eulen jetzt ein faszinierendes Buch gewidmet. Rezension von Johannes Kaiser

Många ugglor fångar sitt byte med enbart hörseln. Aase Berg reflekterar över en annorlunda fågel, domesticerade djur och vilda människor. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Jag vaknar av gny och krafs vid sängkanten. Det är hundvalpen som vill ut. Klockan är fem på morgonen. Vi smyger ut på tomten. Det är sommar och solen har börjat värma bort daggen i gräset, men det brukar ändå kännas som natt vid den här tiden, eftersom det är så overkligt lugnt.Men så är det inte nu: en koltrast smattrar fram sitt ettriga varningsläte, det bara pågår, den vägrar sluta. Åsynen av mig och hunden brukar sällan utlösa sådan hysteri. Nej, det aggressiva tjattret betyder att kattugglan är här. Jag tittar upp mot gästhusets tak och där sitter den alldeles stilla under skorstenskåpan. Den får precis plats, och plåtens rundning följer ugglans huvud. Där slipper den attackerna ovanifrån, inga utfall från irriterande trastar, även om själva lätet ändå måste vara plågsamt för den här tysta aristokraten bland rovfåglar.Att ugglor kallas för The wolves of the sky är inte taget ur luften. De är ulvar i fårakläder, bland annat på grund av sättet att flyga. De smeker sig fram mellan träden, passerar som skuggor bara, ljudlöst fluff. Andra fåglars fjädrar har hullingar som ger friktion, det är därför flaxandet låter. Gamarna är värst, de väsnas till och med när de glidflyger. Det gör inte ugglor, eftersom deras fjädrar är specialkonstruerade för att motverka vingturbulensen.Dessutom har de närmast öververklig ljudkänslighet, eller, om man så vill: musikalitet. Hela ugglans ansikte är uppbyggt som ett öra, en parabol, med upp till sju sorters fjädrar av olika textur som får ljudet att passera på specifika sätt, och många ugglor fångar sitt byte med hjälp av enbart hörseln.Att ugglorna är så olika alla andra fåglar är nog skälet till att vi ser dem som något mer än fjäderfän, som nåt slags mystiska nattspöken som smyger genom luften på vingar av tyst sammet.Men samtidigt ser de så absurda ut, rentav löjliga, med sina stora, stirrande ögon. Ugglorna roar oss med sin gravallvarliga humor, med sin bistra uppsyn, eller ibland ett förvånat ansiktsuttryck. Särskilt hornugglan har en kronisk min av att bli tagen på bar gärning med förbjudet fuffens.Min hundvalp är också på sätt och vis en ulv i fårakläder. Fast ändå inte – på en skala där man genetiskt rangordnat vilka hundraser som står närmast vargen, ligger min hund nästan längst bort. Svårdresserade hundar som vägrar fjäska och har hög integritet, de liknar vargen mest.Den här forskningen är väl inte hundraprocentigt belagd, men om den stämmer är den överraskande. Det är alltså inte de innerstadsinavlade soffpotatisarna med platt tryne eller såna där pomeranier som man nästan kan köpa i leksaksaffären som är mest avlägsna från sina vargsläktingar. Istället kan min mini-aussie placeras som vargens motpol, troligen på grund av vallhundsgenerna: hon är av en arbetande ras som blixtsnabbt fattar det jag lär henne, och det är enkelt att möta hennes blick i samförstånd eftersom hon har ljusa, blå ögon. Kommunikationen med hundföraren, den har avlats fram genom generationer, mer eller mindre hos olika hundraser. Att samarbeta med människor, det fixar ingen varg.Vallhundar kan verka milda till sinnet, men deras nippriga impulsivitet är farlig på sitt sätt. Man ska passa sig för att avla fram blandrasvalpar mellan till exempel bordercollie, som är superhispigt signalkänsliga, och stora men jämförelsevis trögtänkta vakthundar typ rottweiler. Överreaktioner och oförutsägbara aggressioner är det sista man vill ha. I de banorna tänker jag också när jag tittar på fotot av författaren Jennifer Ackerman och den gigantiska lappugglan Percy. Det finns i slutet av Ackermans bok What an Owl Knows, en som trots titeln handlar mer om vad forskarna inte vet om ugglor. Bilden är tagen av fotografen Sofia Runarsdotter, och mötet inträffade på Skansen, vilket ger fotot ett drag av oskuld. Jennifer ler lyckligt och Percy poserar med outgrundlig uppsyn vid hennes sida, och här blir hans storlek uppenbar – hans ansikte är betydligt större än hennes, hans axlar – eller vad man ska kalla dem – är nästan lika breda som en människas. Visserligen är det en illusion, ugglor väger inte särskilt mycket, det är fjädrarna som får dem att se stora ut. Men ändå. Och Percy har nästan ett mänskligt ansikte, med sina för fåglar så unika, framåtvinklade ögon och sin lilla, näsliknande näbb. Percy ser relativt beskedlig ut på fotot, men Ackerman iakttar hur hans pupiller vidgas till svarta avgrundshål när skötaren matar honom med möss.Det mesta är fortfarande okänt om ugglornas varseblivning, och mystiken har gjort dem till symboler för visdom, men också för död och onda förebud. Plus att de ofta infantiliseras, som motiv på bebisfiltar och i barnböcker. Min personliga favorit fjällugglan, eller snöuggla eller harfång som den kallades förr, den påminner inte så lite om Tove Janssons hatifnattar, en vit svampliknande plopp som gärna befinner sig på marken.Ugglor är både söta, konstiga och skrämmande. Deras beteenden är ovanligt svåra att avläsa. Ackerman skriver om en forskare som får se ett filmklipp med ett barn som kramar en påstått tam fjälluggla. Forskaren studerar fågelns stillsamma och subtila kroppsspråk och säger förskräckt: ”Den där ugglan är såhär nära att slita ansiktet av barnet”. Förgulligandet är ett sätt att avdramatisera det oroande draget hos ugglan.Men när den blodtörstiga varelsen inte längre behöver tänka på att överleva – vad händer då? Skansenugglan Percy har faktiskt en rätt avancerad historia – det var han som rymde ur voljären år 2022, men fångades in igen efter en vecka. Eller lät hans sig fångas? Bytte han tillbaka friheten mot bekvämlighet? Det var förvånansvärt enkelt att locka hem honom. Han var tränad på att komma på kommandot av en visselpipa.Djurarter kan domesticeras, enskilda djurindivider kan tämjas. Även om min hundvalp jagar myror och vårtbitare med stor entusiasm, så kommer hon, när hon växer på sig, troligen inte att käka upp mina hönor. Ett lojalt flockdjur äter ingenting som tillhör familjen.Åtminstone inte när flockledaren tittar på. Ulven i fårakläder är granne med ögontjänaren, och i grunden är min hundvalp fortfarande ett rovdjur. Som det heter i sången: Dina blåa blåa ögon/ och din svarta lilla själ/ jag gick på en nit igen/ fast jag kände dig så väl.” Kan jag lita på vallhundens oskyldigt ljusblå blick? Människosläktet har i alla fall aldrig helt litat på ugglan. I tidiga Mellanösternreligioner associeras hon med Lilith, Adams första fru, som lämnade Paradiset och enligt vissa myter slog sig ihop med ängeln Samael, även känd som mörkrets furste. Och varför skulle man lita på ett djur när man inte ens kan lita på sig själv? Människan är människans varg, vacker men bedräglig. Det som lurar i botten på Percys svarta pupiller kan mycket väl vara min egen spegelbild. Aase Bergförfattare och kritikerLitteraturJennifer Ackerman: Waht an owl knows. Center Point, 2023.

Send us a textI've been reading from a book titled, What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman. It was gifted to me by my husband because of my growing love for owls. I don't take it for granted that owls live in our neighborhood. In fact, each evening as the sun sets, I step outside and say, "Hello, owls! I love you," then stay still and listen for their calls back and forth between mates. Sometimes I'm blessed with a silent swoop and fly over. Okay, now imagine my shock when one day in early November an owl spoke back, "Hello!" it said, which caused me to question my sanity. Then it happened again. And once more. Then a flock of noisy Canadian geese flew overhead and broke the trance. But the voice in the tree I'd heard? It mimicked the sounds of the geese, took flight from a nearby tree. It was an owl!Well, I texted my precious soul sisters, Kate and Molly, then the next day, got busy researching owls and mimicry. I found my answer. It was an adolescent eastern screech owl, known at that age to be highly experimental with their vocalizations - learning how to lure in potential prey by sounding like kin - and this one was practicing. The event made me fall even deeper in love with these awesome birds.They deserve this dedicated episode. If you're still not certain...while researching, I found this passage from The Owl Pages online and couldn't fashion a better introduction to this subject than what writer, Deane Lewis wrote;"Throughout history and across many cultures, people have regarded Owls with fascination and awe. Few other creatures have so many different and contradictory beliefs about them. Owls have been both feared and venerated, despised and admired, considered wise and foolish, and associated with witchcraft and medicine, the weather, birth and death. Speculation about Owls began in earliest folklore, too long ago to date, but passed down by word of mouth over generations."I have the good luck to have regular visits from a few different species of owls, and they have delighted, surprised and mystified me this last year. I'll share one story at the close. Let's get into it!Show Reading/Viewing List:What an Owl Knows, Jennifer Ackerman on Amazon.comParliament of Owls - Myths of Owls in the Southwest, CHave you tried the GoodPods app yet? It's free and a fun way to share podcasts with friends and family! Curious Cat Podcast is there, and is sitting pretty in the Top 20 in Supernatural! Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

In this fascinating episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman to explore the captivating world of owls. Drawing from her book What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds, Jennifer shares astonishing insights into the lives of these "wolves of the sky." From their silent flight and asymmetrical hearing to their unique family dynamics and mysterious habitats, you'll discover why owls are both powerful predators and dedicated parents. This conversation will leave you marveling at the natural world and eager to venture outside in search of these elusive creatures. ** Get your copy of What an Owl Knows here Learn more about Jennifer here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing beats the sight of a top predator as it hunts. In the British Isles that means looking up. Our birds of prey are bouncing back after decades of shooting, poisoning and habitat loss. Buzzard numbers are up by 80% since 1995 and Red Kite by 2000%. Peregrine Falcon are thriving in London and Marsh Harriers have returned to our wetlands. Helen gets up close to Black Kites and an Eagle Owl at the Owl and Raptor Centre in Kent and travel writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent describes the extraordinary migration of tens of thousands of birds of prey through the Batumi Gap on the border of Georgia and Turkey.The RSPB's Mark Thomas and Robert Benson of the Moorland Association discuss the threat that birds of prey still face on some of Britain's shooting estates and Jennifer Ackerman, author of 'What An Owl Knows' joins Tom and Helen to explore the science behind the night-hunting skills of so many owls.Producer: Alasdair CrossAssistant Producer: Toby FieldRare Earth is produced in association with the Open University

An owl will eat a rabbit whole, but owls can't digest the fur or the bones. So how do they survive? Why do their eyes face forward rather than to the side? Long-eared Owls don't have ears, so what's up with the name and how do they hear? How can dogs help us track owls--that seems impossible. Owls don't make nests, so where do they live? Listen as Jennifer Ackerman, author of What an Owl Knows, talks about the book with EconTalk's Russ Roberts, peeling back the feathers to reveal the astonishing biology and behavior of owls, as well as the amazing stories of those who love and study them.

On our latest show: We talk with Jennifer Ackerman about her newest book and NY Times Best Seller: What An Owl Knows. Plus, we hear some great audio postcards from Arizona and New Hampshire; and Mike explains where all the birds have gone this month.

Entrevistamos a Jennifer Ackerman, autora del aclamado "El Ingenio de los pájaros" presenta “La Sabiduria de los buhos” editado por Ariel. Ackerman lleva tres décadas escribiendo sobre ciencia, naturaleza y biología. Colabora en Scientific American, The New York Times, National Geographic y Natural History. Y hoy, por fin, tenemos a Jennifer Ackerman en la Radio del Somormujo en una entrevista con traducción simultánea.

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On this week's show, Beth speaks with Jennifer Ackerman, about her new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. In a writing career spanning over three decades, Jennifer has covered many aspects of science and nature but recently has focused on birds. In the book she regales the … Continue reading "Why a Parliament of Owls?"

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature.   This week, Debbie and Laurie have a conversation around some of the weird and off the wall myths about birds they've heard lately. Some of which include, is the phrase “bird brain” really an insult? How about does touching a baby bird really cause the mother to abandon it and, are birds monogamous?   During the show, you hear Debbie mention a wonderful read, The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.   While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market  this Saturday morning. 

Edurne Portela toma prestado el titular de una entrevista a la naturalista Jennifer Ackerman para reflexionar, en su firma de hoy en Las mañanas de RNE, sobre el ruido, el real y el figurado, que ensordece nuestra sociedad. Escuchar audio

The Morro Bay Bird Festival is January 11th through the 15th, 2024, and you'll hear from the Executive Director Chris Cameron. Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way, and What an Owl Knows will be appearing locally, and she helps us understand the complexity of the brains of birds. Finally, The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, speaks with Libby Agran of the Wine History Project of SLO County.

Unmasking Owls' MysteriesDon't let owls' cute faces fool you—they're deadly predators. This duality is part of what makes them so mysterious to humans. And their contradictions don't end there: Their hoots are among the most distinctive bird sounds, yet owls are nearly silent when gliding through the air to catch their prey.Scientists are learning more about why owls are such good predators—how their hearing and night vision are so sharp, and their flight so silent. With new technology, researchers are also decoding owl communications, increasing our understanding of their social structures and mating habits.John Dankosky talks about all things owls with Jennifer Ackerman, author of the new book, What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds.Why It Feels So Good To Eat ChocolateWhen you eat a piece of good chocolate, chances are you don't just bite down and chew away. There's a good chance you hold the chocolate in your mouth for a moment, feeling the silkiness as it softens, melting into a molten mass and mixing with your saliva. That gradual phase change process—as fats in the chocolate melt from solid to liquid—is a big part of the chocolate mouthfeel experience.Researchers at Leeds University in the UK have constructed an artificial tongue that doesn't focus on the taste of a food, but rather its texture, and how that texture changes over time. Using the artificial tongue, they explored the textures of materials that can change phase in the mouth, such as chocolate, butter, and ice cream. They reported their findings in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The researchers found that in dark chocolate, the sensation in the mouth is governed largely by the fat content, as the surface of the chocolate begins to soften. A few moments later, as the chocolate melts completely and mixes with saliva, the fat content of the treat is less important to the mouthfeel experience.Dr. Anwesha Sarkar, an author of the report, joins Ira to talk about the research, the challenge of designing a lower-fat chocolate that might exploit these findings, and the importance of learning about textures to determine why people like—and don't like—certain foods. Transcripts for each segment are available on sciencefriday.com. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Ackerman has written a book called What an Owl Knows and joined Nightlife listeners and Philip Clark.

When it comes to science, nature and birds Jennifer Ackerman can tell you a thing or two. For more than thirty years she's been exploring mysteries of the natural world and breaking them down for people to understand. And if all that wasn't enough, she's also a New York Times bestselling author.

Enrollment for the Spiritual Direction and Certification Course is October 20. The training equips and certifies people to do faith transition coaching, deconstruction and reconstruction guidance, religious trauma recovery work, and spiritual mentoring in the space of non-religious spirituality. Find out more and enroll in the course at this link. Join the online community for the Center for Non-Religious Spirituality at this link The Fun Fact book I referred to: The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman. Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) occurs in response to two-fold trauma: first the prolonged abuse of indoctrination by a controlling religious community, and second the act of leaving the controlling religious community. RTS has developed its own heuristic collection of symptoms informed by psychological theories of trauma originating in PTSD, C-PTSD and betrayal trauma theory, taking relational and social context into account when approaching further research and treatment. Deconstruction is a process of rethinking one's religious faith or belief system as well as discarding previously held beliefs, sometimes to the point of no identifying with that religious or belief system. It often includes the process of systematically dissecting and often rejecting the beliefs one grew up with. Deconstruction is more than just changing our beliefs. It's the experience of being able to notice and name our existential paradigm, and question whether it is still sufficient for our lives. This process of deconstruction provides the raw materials for cultivating a meaningful, authentic and liberating post-religion spirituality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonreligiousspirituality/support

Joining Sharon today is Jennifer Ackerman who has written a new book titled, What an Owl Knows, to discuss some new, rich scientific discoveries about these captivating and intriguing birds. Owls have often been a symbol of knowledge and wisdom, but what does an owl truly know? In a conversation both kids and adults can enjoy, Jennifer shines a light on the 260+ species of owls, to understand the depth and complexities of these enchanting creatures. Scientists are still discovering owl species due to their eerily quiet flight and camouflaged nature, but if you have ever wondered about their uniquely sophisticated communication sounds and family dynamics, or questioned how their brains work, this episode is for you. Special thanks to our guest, Jennifer Ackerman, for joining us today. Host/Executive Producer: Sharon McMahonGuest: Jennifer AckermanAudio Producer: Jenny Snyder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows, The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way) award-winning science writer, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author. Jennifer joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people like to work with large birds, how owls hunt, and how polarizing owls are across cultures. Jennifer and Dax talk about how owls have been a source of artistic inspiration, how not all owls are nocturnal, and what we can learn from the silent flight of owls for technological advances. Jennifer explains how some owl babies can mimic sounds to protect themselves, that some owls live in colonies, and the benefits of owls to farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maria chats with author Jennifer Ackerman about her latest book What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Did you know that owls first appeared on Earth 56--65 MILLION years ago?? And an owl's ears are like a dog's nose?Learn so much more about owls in this episode and in the book!

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman's new book is WHAT AN OWL KNOWS: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds, a scientific investigation into owls and why they exert such a hold on human imagination. Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for more than three decades. Her previous books include, The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think and The Genius of Birds.

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Science writer Jennifer Ackerman's essays specialising on creatures in the avian world have appeared in a range of publications including : The New York Times, Scientific American, and National Geographic and she's the author of bestselling book The Genius of Birds which has been translated into more than 20 languages. Her most recent ornithology title What an Owl Knows: the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds is an homage to owls which are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Jennifer Ackerman discusses her new book What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds.

Owls are so freaking cool...and Jennifer Ackerman knows all about them!

• Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, shares the story of “Roofgate” and some big decisions that the White Sox and the Cubs are facing.  • Best-selling author, Jennifer Ackerman, is on to discuss her latest book, “What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds.”  • Kristin Kopicki, Co-owner of Cody's public House, joins John with details of their Doggie Ice Cream Social benefitting the Second City Canine Rescue.  • Plus, Ramblin Ray shares his thoughts on this weekend's NASCAR Chicago street race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to science, nature and birds Jennifer Ackerman can tell you a thing or two. For more than thirty years she's been exploring mysteries of the natural world and breaking them down for people to understand. And if all that wasn't enough, she's also a New York Times bestselling author.

6/28/23: LIVE -- the Brazilian Choro band Quarteto Urubatan; NYT bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman on "What an Owl Knows;” Larry Hott with award-winning documentary photographer Becky Moseman; Chester Theatre's Tara Franklin on "The Making of a Great Moment."

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“I found in nature that kind of the same appeal that I find in books which is: … they're both filled with these rich particularities and they're also … mysteriously universal.” Jennifer Ackerman's What an Owl Knows is a compelling and vivid investigation into one of our world's most beloved and mysterious animals. Ackerman talks with us about her journey to the world of birds, the incredible researchers she worked with on the book, the roles nature plays in daily life and more with guest host Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Mary.   This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.            Featured Books (Episode): What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman  The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman  An Immense World by Ed Yong  Sounds Wild and Broken by David Haskell  Owls of the Eastern Ice by Jonathan Slaght  A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg    Featured Books (TBR Topoff):  Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy  The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht 

Jennifer Ackerman, award-winning science writer and New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and What an Owl Knows joins Leah Smart to talk about why finding solace in nature can help us reset, reduce stress, and they explore ways we can incorporate nature into our day-to-day lives. Follow Leah on LinkedIn Follow Jennifer on Instagram

Jennifer Ackerman, New York Times Best-Selling author and speaker, joins John Landecker on the show to talk about her new book What an Owl Knows, why humans are fascinated with them, and why they are such a unique and important species.

New York Times Bestseller author Jennifer Ackerman has a brand new book about owls. *What an Owl Knows* is extensively researched, beautifully written, and comprehensive, covering just about every imaginable aspect of owl biology, behavior, and psychology, as well as how they figure in the human imagination. And Laura is delighted that her beloved education owl Archimedes is covered in depth. She used recordings of Archimedes at the start and finish of this program.

Owls have long fascinated humans. They appear in cave art dating back 30,000 years. They are an integral part of the Harry Potter universe. Why are we so enthralled by these creatures, who contrary to popular belief cannot turn their heads 360 degrees? In her new book, “What An Owl Knows,” science writer Jennifer Ackerman tackles this question. Thanks to new technology and decades of research, we know more about owls than we ever have, including why their eyes are so big, how they can fly without making noise, and whether they are truly monogamous. Ackerman joins us and we hear from you: What's your favorite owl story or sighting? Guests: Jennifer Ackerman, science writer; author, "What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds" and also "The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think" and "The Genius of Birds"

Birders and bird enthusiasts are so fortunate that science writer Jennifer Ackerman so frequently turns her mind to birds. This year, she follows the critically acclaimed The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way with the new What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Owls have amazed and mystified humans for as long as there have been humans, and new research undertaken by passionate individuals has revealed new insights into these alluring, nocturnal birds.   Also, the story of a tagged Ferruginous Hawk in Ontario, Michigan, and beyond has capitvated birders.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

In this episode, meet reporter and editor Stephanie McNeal, Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans, and science writer Jennifer Ackerman. Dive into influencer culture, hear about the joy of recording “cautionary tales,” and learn what it's like to perform owl hoots in the studio. These authors certainly weren't shy about what it was like to record their audiobooks! Swipe Up for More! by Stephanie McNeal https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675748/swipe-up-for-more/ Slow AF Run Club by Martinus Evans https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/696850/slow-af-run-club/ What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673192/what-an-owl-knows/

Just a few hours before George Floyd was murdered, Christian Cooper was birdwatching in Central Park when he was the victim of a white woman who attempted to weaponize race and policing against him. The video of the event went viral, and luckily Christian was able to leave the area before police arrived, and is here with us today. His new book, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World, is now available to order. “Christian Cooper's book is every bit as wondrous and captivating as the birds he so adores—a joyous tour across subcultures and continents, and a masterful account of a life full of song, full of heart, and fully lived.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of An Immense World “An uplifting and inspiring read. Christian Cooper is a national treasure.”—Van Jones, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Van Jones Show “Utterly captivating, a marvel of storytelling . . . Christian Cooper's memoir is tender, honest, funny, wise, poignant, piercing, and infused with brilliant observations on the nature of birds, humans, and his own extraordinary personal journey.”—Jennifer Ackerman, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds “I cannot think of a better guide to teach us all to slow down, look, listen, and grab our binoculars than Cooper, a self-described Black queer nerd, who delivers the best nature bath ever, in lyrical, lush, relatable prose.”—Brittney Cooper, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Eloquent Rage “Funny, brave, kind, and eagle-eyed, Cooper brings into focus not only the spectacular winged creatures he loves, but also the glorious messiness, prejudice, courage, and passion of our own species—and how birding can show us all how to lead better lives.”—Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be a Good Creature “Read this book if you want to discover the joys, struggles, and magic of birding, but even more because it's a book about the joys, struggles, and magic of life. Christian Cooper is a brilliant storyteller who manages to pack history, science, and sociology—with just the right amount of laugh-out-loud sass—into his powerful memoir. This book soars!”—Juli Berwald, author of Spineless “Christian Cooper writes with passion and honesty—even about that Central Park run-in and media storm, which he handled with aplomb. Birders are fortunate to have Mr. Cooper as a spokesperson for the modern age.”—Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders “In addressing the Central Park incident, [Cooper] elegantly frames it within both his own bird-focused narrative and a broader conversation about racism and police brutality. . . . This rewarding memoir adds heft and heart to the headlines.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) About the Author Christian Cooper is a science and comics writer and editor and the host and consulting producer of Extraordinary Birder on National Geographic. One of Marvel's first openly gay writers and editors, Cooper introduced the first gay male character in Star Trek, in the Starfleet Academy series, which was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. He also introduced the first openly lesbian character for Marvel and created and authored Queer Nation: The Online Gay Comic. Based in New York City, he is on the board of directors for NYC Audubon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Exposing Texas' Excess Emissions Problems In the early hours of August 22, 2020, Hurricane Laura was still just a tropical storm off the coast of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. But effects from the monstrous storm, which would ultimately take at least 81 lives, were already being felt on the U.S. Gulf Coast. As rain poured down on the Sweeney refinery in Old Ocean, Texas, that afternoon, two processing units failed, releasing nearly 1,400 pounds of sulfur dioxide, which can cause trouble breathing, and other chemicals. Over the next few days, Laura siphoned up moisture from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and transformed into a Category 1 hurricane. In Texas, chemical plants began shutting down, hurriedly burning off unprocessed chemicals and releasing vast amounts of pollution in anticipation of the storm making landfall. On August 24, Motiva's Port Arthur refinery released 36,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and other noxious pollutants. The next morning, Motiva began purging chemicals its plant had been processing, emitting nearly 48,000 pounds of carbon monoxide and propylene, among other pollutants. The following day, a Phillips 66 refinery in southwest Louisiana shut down, releasing more than 1,900 pounds of sulfur dioxide. Then, as gale-force winds swept through coastal communities and the relentless rain poured down, the chemical facilities increasingly malfunctioned. To read the rest, visit sciencefriday.com.   A Scientist's Catalog Of 100 Days Under The Sea In February, Dr. Joe Dituri put on his scuba gear, dove 30 feet below the surface, and entered a 100-square-foot underwater lodge. This former US Navy diving officer didn't come up again for air until June 9, spending 100 days underwater. And even before the end of his stay, he broke the record for living underwater. He did all of this in the name of science—to understand how the human body handles long-term exposure to pressure. This mission is called Project Neptune 100, and because those 100 days are finally up, we're taking a deep dive into the underwater habitat to hear what is to be learned from so many days below the waves. We recorded this interview with Dituri on Day #94 with a live virtual audience, whom you'll hear from later. Ira talks with Dr. Deep Sea, aka Dr. Joe Dituri, a biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, and Dr. Sarah Spelsberg, wilderness emergency specialist and the medical lead for Project Neptune 100 coming to us from the Maldives. To see some photos of Dr. Dituri's undersea life, visit sciencefriday.com.   Unmasking Owls' Mysteries Don't let owls' cute faces fool you—they're deadly predators. This duality is part of what makes them so mysterious to humans. And their contradictions don't end there: Their hoots are among the most distinctive bird sounds, yet owls are nearly silent when gliding through the air to catch their prey. Scientists are learning more about why owls are such good predators—how their hearing and night vision are so sharp, and their flight so silent. With new technology, researchers are also decoding owl communications, increasing our understanding of their social structures and mating habits. John Dankosky talks about all things owls with Jennifer Ackerman, author of the new book, What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds.   To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Gender, Sexuality, and the Fairy Tale - Pride Month: Cleto and Warman The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and we are Celebrating Pride Month as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series.  We have returning guests and show favorites Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman back with us.  I'll reintroduce Sara and Brittany in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 720th episode when I spoke with  Dr. Jennifer Dill, a professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University. We discussed with us all things eBikes. Two weeks ago, I spoke with Smithsonian Associate science writer Jennifer Ackerman author of the new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Bird .  Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! What is the Power of Fairy Tales?  Fairy tales have a reputation for being conventional, and many of the most famous fairy tales appear, on the surface at least, to be just that. Tales like Cinderella and Snow White famously end with dazzlingly beautiful girls marrying princes, and others, like Jack and the Beanstalk, reward boys for their bravery and brashness with wealth and power. However, beginning as early as the 1970s, feminist fairy-tale scholars have pointed out tales and readings that complicate those conventions, and now researchers and writers are expanding on these beginnings to explore fairy tales' queer possibilities. Once "queer" used to mean strange or eccentric, later wielded as a slur against homosexuality and eventually reclaimed by activists and scholars, the word “queer” can simply mean different than expected. Folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and you'll want to check our website as well as Smithsonian Associates site for more details, but we have Sara and Brittany today.   Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman will share with us some very old and very unconventional fairy tales and discuss modern LGBTQ+ twists on old tales and traditions. From a little-known 12th-century (and possibly even older) version of Snow White to literary fairy tales being written now, learn how fairy tales can be surprisingly inclusive and wonderfully disruptive to our expectations. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, folklorists and Smithsonian Associates Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman. My thanks to folklorists and Smithsonian Associates Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman..  Sara Cleto and Brittany Worman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast.  Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week. For more information about Smithsonian Associates, please click HERE: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/gender-and-fairy-tale  

Jennifer Dill: TREC - Electric Bikes: Trends, Costs, Rebates, & Ecology The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and today's show is brought to you by Lectric eBike and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia.  As part of our American Association for the Advancement of Science interview series, we have an excellent subject and guest in Dr. Jennifer Dill, director of transportation and professor at Portland State University, whom I'll introduce in just a moment. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 719th episode with Smithsonian Associate, science writer Jennifer Ackerman author of the new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Bird . Two weeks ago, I spoke with University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Professor, Dr. Arthur Lupia, who's written recently in Nature Magazine about how political endorsements impact scientific credibility.  Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! “E-bikes” are soaring in popularity, and many cities and states are offering rebates, tax credits, or other incentives to purchase them, especially by our Not Old Better Show audience.  From trikes to motor assist, pedal assist, hybrids, etc., we are SO interested in ebIkes and their mobility, accessibility, and environmental impact that today's interview will spark your interest even more. Our guest today, Dr. Jennifer Dill, a professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University, will discuss with us all things eBikes, including E-bike purchasing and ridership trends; the effects of programs incentivizing the purchase of e-bikes; the health and mobility benefits of e-bikes; environmental sustainability of e-bikes compared to gas- or electric-powered cars; how e-bikes fit into the transportation landscape in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and e-bikes effects on road safety, for both e-bike riders and other users of the road including bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.  This is a wide-ranging, topical, fascinating subject, and one our Not Old Better Show audience has been requesting more information.  I'm happy to bring it to you, and please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast Dr. Jennifer Dill. My thanks to our guest today, Dr. Jennifer Dill, professor of urban studies and planning and director of the Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University. My thanks to Lectric eBikes and Super Lucky Fun Frenzy Trivia for sponsoring today's show.  Please support our sponsors as they support the show, and check out our show notes today for links to each and more information.  My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast.  Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.

What An Owl Knows - Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast.  I'm Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series, a wonderful, joyous, and important interview with our guest, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman, who I'll introduce in just a minute. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 718th episode when I spoke with University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford Distinguished Professor, Dr. Arthur Lupia, who's written recently in Nature Magazine about how political endorsements impact scientific credibility.  Two weeks ago, in honor of Memorial Day and the USS Arizona, I spoke with Kevin Kline, executive director of Operation 85 and the USS Arizona.  There are still 85 “unknown” Navy and Marine service members from USS Arizona whose remains are in unmarked graves, and we can help find them.  Excellent subjects for our Not Old Better Show audience. If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you, there on our website, NotOld-Better.com. You can Google Not Old Better and get everything you need about us! For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented more than 30,000 years ago in the Chauvet Cave paintings in southern France. With their forward-looking eyes and gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Scientists have only recently begun to understand in deep detail the complex nature of these extraordinary avians. Some 260 species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active in the dark of night. Our guest today, Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Birds, pulls back the curtain on the nature of the world's most enigmatic birds as she explores the rich biology and natural history of owls and examines remarkable new scientific discoveries about their brains and behavior.  Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science, nature, and health for three decades.  Her work aims to explain and interpret science for a lay audience and to explore the riddle of humanity's place in the natural world, blending scientific knowledge with imaginative vision.  Jennifer Ackerman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details.  But we have Jennifer Ackerman today and here is a brief passage from her new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Bird , which we'll be discussing, and is the title of Jennifer Ackerman's upcoming presentation at Smithsonian Associates. That of course, is New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman reading from her new book, What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Bird. Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman.  Jennifer Ackerman will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes or the Smithsonian Associates site for more details. My thanks to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show.  My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience here on radio and podcast.  Please be well, be safe, and let's talk about better.  The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.

The Backyard Naturalist is a podcast about anything and everything related to nature. This week, Debbie and Laurie have a conversation around some of the weird and off the wall myths about birds they've heard lately. Some of which include, is the phrase “bird brain” really an insult? How about does touching a baby bird really cause the mother to abandon it and, are birds monogamous?   We'd like to give a shout out to one of our loyal listeners, Craig. He offered the idea for this week's show and even performed a little of the research. To thank Craig, we're giving hi a free Squirrel Buster Bird Feeder from Brome. If you have an idea for an upcoming episode, hit us up on our Facebook page or leave a comment at thebackyardnaturalists.com.   During the show, you hear Debbie mention a wonderful read, The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.   While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market  this Saturday morning. 

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Our series of episodes recorded in Colombia continues! We interviewed Jennifer Ackerman, renowned author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, on her upcoming book and more. Thanks to Chris Bell of the Birders Show for joining us as well! Check out our friends: Jennifer AckermanThe Birders ShowTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com

If you took driver's education, you probably remember being told to keep your hands at 10:00 o'clock and 2:00 o'clock on the steering wheel. That may have been some really bad advice. We begin this episode with a discussion on the best way to steer your car. http://www.thedrive.com/start-finish/9882/team-oneil-shows-how-to-position-your-hands-on-the-wheel Is it possible to get someone to tell you the truth when they don't want to? Jack Schafer says it is. As a former FBI agent, he has developed a technique based on some simple psychological principles that will get people to tell you things they never meant to. Jack is author of the book The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth (https://amzn.to/30we8WU) and he joins me to discuss how you can use this technique and the reasons why it is so effective. I bet you see and hear birds every day. Yet, you probably don't think about them very much. Still, they are fascinating creatures and they have some extraordinary characteristics. For example, did you know that all birds are actually dinosaurs? Science writer Jennifer Ackerman has written articles for Scientific American, National Geographic and The New York Times. She is also author of a book called The Bird Way (https://amzn.to/2ZOvQpw) and she joins me to offer up some fascinating facts that will give you a new appreciation for birds. You have to be careful what you say in a job interview. For instance, it's difficult to brag about how humble you are because, well, how humble can you be if you are bragging about it? There are other words besides humble that are best left out of your self-description when you go on a job interview. Listen as I reveal what they are. https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-words-you-should-never-use-to-describe-yourself-in-an-interview PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to: https://actnow.climeworks.com/SomethingYouShouldKnow to start removing CO2 from the air today! For the first 500 people to use the code SYSK20, Climeworks will cover 20% of your first installment for monthly and yearly subscriptions. For a limited time, SAVE 35% on Cozy Earth Bedding.  Check out their awesome loungewear, too.  Go to https://CozyEarth.com and enter SOMETHING at checkout to SAVE 35% now! Hometap is the smart new way to access your home's equity and pay for life's expenses without a loan! Learn more and get a personalized estimate at https://HomeTap.com Helix Sleep is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at https://helixsleep.com/sysk.  Go to Amazon and search for Conair Turbo Extreme to get your 2-in-1 steam and iron steamer today! Go to https://Shopify.com/sysk for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Redeem your rewards for cash in any amount, at any time, with Discover Card! Learn more at https://Discover.com/RedeemRewards Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. That's Friends, without the r—Best Fiends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices