Birds Are Real Pod
Two avid birders and friends share their latest sightings, answer listener questions, and explore bird-adjacent topics with self-aware humor.
This is a casual, conversational "hangout" podcast for birding enthusiasts. Rather than a formal, educational program, the show's engine is the chemistry between the two hosts as they share personal stories from their birding adventures, gamify the hobby for coworkers, and riff on listener-submitted questions. The tone is lighthearted and often self-deprecating, particularly regarding their own inconsistent release schedule.
“The podcast's most distinctive feature is its blend of genuine birding enthusiasm with a playful, pop-culture-inflected humor. The recurring, ironic title and opening line ("Here's the thing - birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't") sets it apart from more straightforward nature shows.”
Who hosts this show
Birds Are Real is an independent podcast hosted by "very cool, very knowledgeable birders" Keshav Patel and Sam Gardner. The show is created and produced by the hosts along with Richelle Robinson. Together, they discuss topics tangentially related to birds, sharing personal field notes and answering listener questions.
Credentials & credits
- Birder
When new episodes drop
- 01Get Out Me Swamp!!! - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E9May 11, 2026 · 1h 11m
- 02Big Weird Freak Birds - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E8Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 03m
- 03Love Island - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E7Feb 23, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 04Club Penguin - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3E6Feb 9, 2026 · 1h 18m
- 05The 12 Days of Birdmas - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E5Dec 8, 2025 · 1h 07m
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- 07Highway to the Chickadee Zone - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E3Nov 17, 2025 · 1h 12m
- 08Take Me Home, Country Roads - Birds Are Real Podcast Season 3 Episode 2Nov 3, 2025 · 1h 07m
Notable episodes
- 01Love Island - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E7
This episode showcases the hosts' creative and humorous approach, as they build two hypothetical bands made entirely of birds based on a listener's question.
- 02Get Out Me Swamp!!! - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E9
Highlights a moment of serious discussion about responsible birding, specifically covering the ethics of owl-watching and protecting birds from disturbance.
- 03Big Weird Freak Birds - Birds Are Real Podcast - S3 E8
Features a meta-discussion where the hosts review their podcast's listener analytics, offering insight into their community and their relationship with the audience.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational show, not an interview-based podcast; it does not feature guests. Each episode typically includes two main segments: "Field Notes," where the hosts share their recent birding experiences, and "Hoot Topics," where they answer listener-submitted questions. The hosts' friendly banter and self-aware jokes about their own production are a consistent feature.
Signature segments
- · Field Notes
- · Hoot Topics
- · "Here's the thing - birds are real..." opening line
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature guests. It is a co-hosted conversational format focused on the hosts' experiences and listener questions.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors or advertisements were detected in the episodes. Sponsorship would likely be a fit for brands in the birding space, such as optics companies, outdoor apparel, or bird-watching apps.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The podcast is hosted by Keshav Patel and Sam Gardner.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a conversational co-hosted show with no guests. The hosts share personal birding stories in a 'Field Notes' segment and answer listener questions in a 'Hoot Topics' segment.
- Is this podcast related to the 'Birds Aren't Real' conspiracy movement?
- No, the podcast's title is a running joke. The show is genuinely about birding and the hosts repeatedly state, "birds are real, and it's mean to say that they aren't."
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast is active, though the hosts often joke about their inconsistent or 'monthly' release schedule.
- How can I submit a question to the show?
- You can email bird-related questions to [email — gated] for their 'Hoot Topics' segment.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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