About the podcast
Okay, But… Birds makes bird science feel like something you’d actually talk about at brunch. Hosted by evolutionary biologist Dr. Scott Taylor, the show explores the drama, brilliance, and sheer oddity of bird life: why chickadees remember thousands of hiding spots, how avian flu reshapes ecosystems, or whether “lifelong mate” is really bird PR.
Each snackable, ~30-minute episode follows a consistent format: a sharp host monologue, a lively expert conversation, myth-busting segments, and a final “dinosaur nugget” listeners can drop into their next conversation. The mission is simple: make science accessible, joyful, and just weird enough that you have to tell someone else about it.
Meet the Host
Dr. Scott Taylor is an evolutionary biologist and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he runs the Taylor Lab and directs the Mountain Research Station. His research focuses on how hybridization and climate change are reshaping the lives of birds across North America, from chickadees in backyards to species on the move across continents.
Scott is also a seasoned science communicator. He’s told bird stories on The Story Collider, brought avian drama to terrestrial radio, and delivered a TEDx talk on how climate change and hybridization are rewriting the rules for birds. As an openly gay scientist, he cares as much about who gets to feel welcome in science as he does about the data itself, bringing warmth, clarity, and a little mischief to every conversation on Okay, But… Birds.
Information & assets
Show name: Okay, But… Birds
Tagline: Bird science sparking a whole world of curiosity. Because birds are cool.
Host: Dr. Scott Taylor, Associate Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado Boulder; Director, CU Mountain Research Station
Format: 30-minute weekly show premiering Thursdays; host monologue + expert interview + recurring segments (“Talk Birdy To Me,” “That’s B.S. (Bird Stuff),” “Dinosaur Nuggets”).
Distribution: Available on all major streaming platforms beginning December 4, 2025 including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, iHeart , and Amazon with video versions on Spotify.
Audience: Curious adults 20s–40s, science & nature-inclined, highly educated, evenly split across genders.
Notable themes: Climate change, behavior & cognition, conservation, culture, and the weird edge cases where birds surprise even scientists.
Contact: hello@okaybutbirds.com
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Season 1 Episodes
Okay, but how do chickadees never forget?
Bird brains are tiny–but when it comes to memory, chickadees put us to shame.
Okay, but is bird monogamy just PR?
Birds might mate for life–or we might just say they do.
Okay, but avian flu is really bad, right?
This bird-borne virus is more than a farm problem–it’s reshaping ecosystems.
Okay, but why did my life list just shrink?
Taxonomy changes can erase birds from your list–or add them overnight. What gives?
Okay, but why fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back every year?
Some birds migrate tens of thousands of miles, because staying put isn’t always an option.
Okay, but who helped create the world’s bird soundtrack?
How one birder with a microphone helped the world finally listen.
Okay, but how do you lose 3 billion birds?
North America’s bird population has dropped sharply–here’s what happened and why it matters.
Okay, but is birdwatching The original Pokémon?*
Behind the binoculars lies a mix of science, obsession, and joy.
Okay, but what’s in a bird’s toolbox?*
From stick-wielding crows to problem-solving parrots, birds are redefining what it means to be clever.
Okay, but can a bird really collaborate with humans?*
The African honeyguide doesn’t just tolerate us–it leads us to food and expects a cut.
Okay, but is that bird a boomerang kid or the family’s backbone?*
In the world of cooperative parenting, family ties can be more flexible than they seem.
Okay, but can a bird outrun climate change?*
As the world warms, birds are on the move–but can they keep up?
*To be filmed. Currently in preproduction alongside season 2.