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“Ashley Ahearn did a fabulous job with this topic. Engaging, multifaceted, full of both facts and passion--and the mesmerizing sound of grouse mating displays.”
BloyBoy40 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“Informative and engaging. Keep it coming!”
Aileydude via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“Good podcast. Loved learning about birds. Highly recommend”
CourtWad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/21
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“Never written a review before but why oh why does a nature/environment podcast start out with a casual anecdote about killing a snake, particularly when it has nothing to do with the story? If you felt you needed to kill the snake fine, I guess, but why would an environmental reporter promote...”Read full review »
Parker-H via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/21
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“Absolutely addicting..thank you for teaching me about this beautiful bird. Great journalism..I was in tears at the end!”
EMHALL21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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“As a biologist, I was really excited about this podcast. I was disappointed by how shallow the episodes were. She barely scratches the surface of the topic in each episode before turning each one toward herself. The whole program seemed more about the reporter’s personal (rather uninteresting)...”Read full review »
frogpose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/21
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“Interesting to talk about the importance of a species in the ecosystem and why they should be protected, yet she describes heartlessly killing a snake in the first episode with no remorse. If she was concerned about it harming her dog she could have relocated it. Poor conservation reporting...”Read full review »
ttz765 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
“I have a friend from college who has spent time out in the sagebrush researching the lesser prairie chicken. I learned a lot about the fight to save it, not just from a bunch of disconnected environmentalists from urban areas who have no idea what people on the east side of the cascades...”Read full review »
Gdsrvjkogteckihvc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/21
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“I enjoyed listening to the season about the sage grouse. Not a whole lot of actual info in the episodes about the birds but a fair bit about the conservation efforts about some of their local populations. I found the host inserted herself into the story way too much. She referred to herself as a...”Read full review »
Notmyrealnametoday via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/07/21
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“I love Ashley’s work; that being said, i was also going to write after hearing her relish in crawling under the NEW deck to stab & kill the rattlesnake that had moved in; i couldn’t go back to listening to any more of the podcasts once i heard those words come out of her mouth! Yes, you were...”Read full review »
byrdergyrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/21
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“Ashley Ahearn did an amazing job of presenting the materials without much of a activist slant. She interviewed parties from all angles that have an interest in the ground that the Sage Grouse live on. I feel like I learned a lot about the Sage Grouse from listening to this. Thank you for your...”Read full review »
That One Lady E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/21
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“It was very informative on the issue at hand with the Sage Grouse. It was unfortunate that Ashley Ahearn presented herself as a reporter when she is in fact a lib advocate. The issues like the Sage Grouse will never get resolved. None of the players benefit from a solution. The bureaucracy is...”Read full review »
anti-illegals via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“This is an inspiring and educational podcast based in facts and data - but presented with great emotional intelligence, care and compassion
Thank you”
SisiSaxe via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/27/20
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“It’s past time to redefine what success is in journalism. This podcast doesn’t follow the tried and true method of framing a story as good versus evil, of black versus white. Things are rarely if ever that simple. In highlighting the complexities, in painting us the gray areas, Ashley gets you to...”Read full review »
Pod Daddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“Move out to nature, start killing wildlife (rattlesnake killing) before you understand its biological niche in YOUR NEW surroundings — all you ever wanted to do was write stories about science, nature and the environment? Gee, great start. And a labradoodle? Yeah, you’re a real bio/enviro buff....”Read full review »
rooozc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/20
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“This Eastern woman just spent a year in the West and am trying to catch up on the environmental issues that are so different from what we live with in the East. Thank you, Ashley (and fabulous crew) for producing such an interesting, personal and beautiful account of a bird that can’t speak for...”Read full review »
syndianne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/23/20
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“GAAAHH Grouse in its first episode in unlistenable to a vegan bird lover. How can someone boast so proudly of her “environmental” work in the same episode in which she: bought a dog, rides/bought a horse, kills a snake AND rounds up cattle? Maybe we don’t get anywhere with environmental news or...”Read full review »
quincj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“I always enjoy Ashley Ahearn’s reporting, especially when her story is set in the inland northwest. Thank you from a fellow Methow Valley transplant: We may never be true “locals,” but we can love this place just as fiercely.”
mahalomethow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/20
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“I love this podcast! Such a story of the West, and I love the reporting and personal immersion into the story. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for more. As a biologist and native Coloradan, and just an older version of a girl who always wanted to be a cowboy, this podcast is resonating with...”Read full review »
indigoldancer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/20
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“Loving these episodes - so interesting & enjoying hearing a bit about life out there- as a UK listener brings a whole new perspective about the US as well as a bird I’d never heard of before. Looking forward to the rest of these episodes”
YogiLisaUK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/20
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“Great personal in-depth reporting!”
Jonbsan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/20
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“A must-listen if you’re even remotely interested in birds. Highly recommended!”
Bran L K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/20
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“This is great...listen!
More episodes please!”
PR 3672 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/20
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“I play them and replay them when I need peace and for my anxiety to come down. Also when I am working long hours writing emails. I get lost like in a good book but in this case in an enchanted place by just listening. I live in the country side in Vermont Rand I am sorprendes by beautiful sounds...”Read full review »
Plantbasedchica via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/20
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“Such a refuge from the everyday world and to the stunning world of birds. Thank you.”
Mystic Olive via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
07/04/20
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“How much do I look forward to these soundscapes? I savor them. I replay them. I am so very thankful for each one. Actually, they kind of leave me speechless here because they involve my mind so thoroughly in the deepest way-sort of beyond words. All I can say is RUN, DON’T WALK to listen to each...”Read full review »
Glacier1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/20
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“A heartwarming podcast of integrity that focuses on nature and better understanding birds. This podcast series is my favourite. It’s a simple pleasure and so beautiful to hear. Every episode is truly wonderful.”
4589jen via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/21/20
“Love this podcast nothing like it! Just get swept away into the delicious world of sound so lusciously scrumptious that by the time Gordon Hampton speaks again it is terrifying.
Wish he’d get all the speaking done at the beginning, not like he has a scary voice but it’s just not necessary.”
Sibtut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/20
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“This is so peaceful and relaxing. I find now especially when I can’t go out in nature. I also listen when I’m stressed or can’t sleep.”
rawrzoid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/20
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“These recordings and episodes are gifts to the ears, brain, and heart. Thank you for making them.”
Jacqueline Raposo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/20
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“Your recordings are treasures.”
5339kln via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/20
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“This podcast is a joy! I like birds but am not a ‘twitcher’ but find hearing their voices takes me away from the tedium of my day. Not a meditation, per se, these, aside from one that’s not, I find more aware of the sounds of nature around me, despite living busy, noisy, non-nature-oriented...”Read full review »
CorsicaBabe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/25/19
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“I loved the sound escapes with Gordon Hempton. I really hope you do more. I also loved the interview with Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Such good stuff!”
t-race from ver-mont via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
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“This is one of the most beautiful podcasts I’ve ever heard. Such lush, gorgeous sounds!! I truly hope there will be more episodes.”
Writergirl2009 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“Grateful for this podcast in every sense.”
On Repeat, On Repeat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/19
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“Really enjoyed this calming podcast. Have visited the Big Isjand and the sounds bring back memories of a great time”
145Jud via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/19
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“PLEASE make more of these.”
Worm--Doc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/19
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“Composed natural wildlife sounds. Gorgeous!”
Tracey AH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/19
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“At 20:04 sounds like a black panther/ or some big Cat yawning? The splashes are super hyperventilating and can feel myself in the canoe and just one slip and your over board, and I’m sure those are not small alligators definitely will try too put this on my bucket list. Awesome recordings. Thanks...”Read full review »
bte press via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/19
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“The recordings are amazing— perfect for relaxing or listening while you fall asleep. The only thing I dislike is that the woman who introduces and closes the recordings has a really harsh, loud voice—like a sportscaster. You can skip over her at the start, but then she comes back at the end.”
snoobah21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/19
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“The sounds of nature have had healing qualities for me since childhood. When I need to relax and feel calm and safe I go into nature. In our busy world, however, it has become much more difficult to find any place where the sounds of nature are unmolested by those of modern life. This podcast...”Read full review »
Luna Girl 65 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/19
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“A fabulous spinoff. If you liked the birdsong part of BirdNote, get ready. You’re gonna enjoy this. Sound Escapes burns your technology and makes you bow down to an idol of pure, unadulterated sound. You better learn to start a fire with twigs cuz this podcast will awaken something truly...”Read full review »
natebosma via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/31/19
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“Thank you for making these available.”
JumpinJohnGhengisKhan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/19
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“I listen to these episodes over and over again when I am meditating or I can’t get to sleep. Sounds are relaxing and the audio mix sound quality is excellent!”
elikqitie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/19
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“This podcast is like listening to the most beautiful concert of nature. So calming, I have listened to them over and over again. What a creative idea for a podcast. ALso, thank you for the bird id on the website, that adds a wonderful educational element. All I can say is, More please!”
sailinggirl1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/19
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“Heard the interview with Gordon on the 20k Hertz podcast and this lustrous series is everything Birdnote producer Ashley Ahern said it would be. I also went to Gordon's soundtracker.com website where I found his American Prarie file available for purchase. What a pleasure to support this...”Read full review »
thelayabout via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/19
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“Very nice 3D nature soundscapes, best listened in good headphones”
Benny3.14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/09/19
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“As an audio engineer/sound designer by trade and a nature enthusiast on the weekends, this podcast is the best of both worlds.
Thank you Ashley for hosting this series. Thank you Gordon for your dedication and hard work. These field recordings and mixes are spectacular!
Discovered this serious...”Read full review »
ralph 245 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/19
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