The Bird Joy Podcast

About The Bird Joy Podcast

Welcome to the Bird Joy Podcast – where birding meets community, curiosity, and connection! Hosted by Dexter "The Wisco Birder" Patterson and Jason "The Birding Beardsman" Hall, this is your go-to show for all things birds, nature, and the joy they bring. Whether you're a beginner birder, a backyard birdwatcher, or a seasoned avian enthusiast, Bird Joy is your destination to explore the beauty of birds, the importance of conservation, and the power of inclusive outdoor spaces. What to Expect: Birding tips for beginners and pros alike Inspiring stories from birders, naturalists, and STEM professionals Deep dives into urban birding, green spaces, and conservation efforts Honest conversations about equity, access, and inclusivity in nature Updates on birding trends, tech, and tools Each episode celebrates how birds connect us to nature, to science, and one another. With expert guests, heartfelt stories, and a shared love for our feathered friends, Bird Joy is more than a podcast—it's a movement. Discover the magic of birding. Build community. Find your flock. Subscribe to the Bird Joy Podcast today—because everyone deserves a little more joy, and a few more birds, in their life.

Publisher

Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family · leisure · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2024

Latest episode

20 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 52 episodes have a transcript.

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   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Season 4 Recap: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy

   Bird Joy Podcast Season 4 Finale: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy In this special Season 4 finale of the Bird Joy Podcast, hosts Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall reflect on a season full of meaningful conversations, powerful stories, and a growing global community connected through birds and nature. Season 4 has been about more than birding—it's been about connection, creativity, and belonging. Through conversations with photographers, scientists, artists, conservationists, and community leaders, Bird Joy continues to highlight the many ways people engage with and find meaning in the natural world. This season also brought major milestones. Episode 50 featured Divya Anantharaman, blending science and art in unforgettable ways, and shortly after, the podcast surpassed 50,000 downloads following the episode with Christopher Joe. Now at Episode 54, Bird Joy continues to grow in both reach and impact. Dexter and Jason also share a behind-the-scenes look at how the show comes together each week, emphasizing the teamwork and intention that power the podcast. The episode revisits standout guests like Angela Ledyard, Jody Allair, Tarik Shahzad, Liz Lopez, Casey Girard, Sam DeJarnett, Vikas Bhatia, Trentön Schulz-Franco, Sharon Dorsey, and Rosemary Mosco—each bringing unique perspectives on storytelling, representation, and the joy of birding. Across the season, key themes emerge: belonging in nature, the power of storytelling, creativity in science communication, and community-building through shared curiosity. Looking ahead, the hosts begin dreaming about Season 5 and invite listeners to help shape what's next. As always, this episode is a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey. Here's to spring migration, new lifers, and the joy of paying attention. Until next time—keep chasing that Bird Joy. BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin  [https://www.bipocbirdingclub.org/] In Color Birding  [https://www.incolorbirding.org/]

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   13 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Cartoons, Comics, and Curiosity: The Joy of Nature with Rosemary Mosco

   Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall interview science writer Rosemary Mosco about how art and humor foster curiosity and deepen our connection with nature.

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   6 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Birding, Outreach, and Building an Ecological Identity

   Urban naturalist Sharon Dorsey shares with host Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall how birding and ecological identity foster deeper connections with nature.

Inside a recent episode

Season 4 Recap: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy

Published 20 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And then we're thinking about before we even do that, we're preparing the interview and really wanting like, all right, what's the story here? You know, I always ask myself, no matter what, like I tell people all the time, like with radio, with podcasting, anything, audio, like any time you're storytelling, and you got to ask yourself, where's the story? So then I'm like, all right, if we talk to these people, where is the story? And trying to find unique angles to talk to people is really important for both of us. And then saying, all right, I see the story. Now where's the joy? Putting that together, that could be maybe another couple hours, right, really kind of forming that. […]

Who has been a guest on The Bird Joy Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rosemary Mosco
• Sharon Dorsey
• Divya Anantharaman
• Trentön Schulz-Franco
• Vikas Bhatia

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

90 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

48 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

77

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Books guests

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