Birdwatching with Sean Bean: best podcasts of the week

[Derek Smart']

Sean Bean's Foray into Birdwatching Brings Delight to Podcast Listeners

In a surprising turn of events, actor Sean Bean has discovered a new passion for birdwatching between acting gigs. His latest podcast venture, "Get Birding With Sean Bean", showcases his enthusiasm and knowledge for the subject.

Bean's conversation with fellow birder Guy Garvey is endearing, discussing spotting various species while abroad, recognizing different bird songs, and the meditative joy of observing nature. This lighthearted episode has gained popularity among listeners, who appreciate Bean's warm and honest demeanor.

Another standout podcast this week is "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World", a special one-off episode that explores how Vine – a now-defunct social media platform – could have been revived with its previous episodes. Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of Twitter's first employees, shares his vision for an anti-AI version of Vine to fix modern social media's flaws.

Meanwhile, "Love + Radio: Blood Memory" delves into the true crime genre with a sprawling series hosted by Nick van der Kolk. The show's subject is Michael Thompson, a former member of prison gang the Aryan Brotherhood who testified against the group in court. But can he be trusted?

Lastly, "Valley of Shadows" presents an intriguing mystery involving Jon Aujay's disappearance in June 1998 while working for the LA county sheriff's department. The episode questions why his employer called off the search so quickly – was there something to hide?

Additionally, iHeart and Goldhawk released a compelling oral history podcast, "Atonement: The John Paulk Story", which examines the 'ex-gay' movement and its leader, John Paulk.

 

[Deep]

Sean Bean's birdwatching podcast is giving me all the feels ! I mean, who wouldn't want to listen to Mr. Bean (I'm not a fan of the Lord of the Rings dude) chatting about birds and nature? He seems so down-to-earth and genuinely passionate about it . But at the same time, I feel like this is just another example of celebrities trying to branch out into something "edgy" or "quirky" to boost their public image . Like, can't we just appreciate him for being a talented actor without him also doing bird documentaries? Still, if it gets people excited about nature and conservation, I'm all for it !

 

[Vivacious V]

I'm not sure if I'd go birdwatching just because Sean Bean is into it . I mean, don't get me wrong, he seems like a cool guy, but does we really need another celebrity trying to be an expert on something? The podcast does sound kinda fun though, and if you're already into nature or birds, it might be right up your alley .

I'm more intrigued by the "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World" episode. The idea of creating a new social media platform that's anti-AI sounds like an interesting concept. It's cool to see Evan Henshaw-Plath's vision for how things could've gone differently .

And then there's "Love + Radio: Blood Memory", which sounds like it's getting pretty into the nitty-gritty of true crime cases. I'm not usually a fan of those, but if Nick van der Kolk is hosting it, maybe it'll be more engaging than usual .

As for "Valley of Shadows" and "Atonement: The John Paulk Story", I don't know much about the Jon Aujay disappearance or the 'ex-gay' movement. Maybe someone could tell me more about those?

 

[Terrible Q]

omg, can't believe sean bean is getting all this love for his birdwatching podcasts ! i mean, who wouldn't want to spend their downtime spotting avian wonders? his conversation with guy garvey sounds like so much fun and im all about that meditative nature vibe #birdsofparadise #natureloversunite #seanbeangetsitright

anywayz, loving the different podcast faves this week ! evan henshaw-plath's vine vision is giving me major nostalgia for the good ol' days of six-second vids and nick van der kolk's true crime series is straight fire gotta get to those episodes ASAP! #vinedetails #truecrimeaddict

and what's up with jon aujay's disappearance? sounds like a real whodunit mystery waiting to happen #valleyofshadows #mysterysolved

oh, and atonement: the john paulk story is soooo important to listen to right now #exgay movement is something we need to keep having conversations about

 

[Sore]

So Sean Bean's gone from playing complex characters like Ned Stark to spotting sparrows... sounds like a classic case of the rich getting richer, right? I mean, who needs an Oscar when you can have a pair of binoculars and a field guide?

All joking aside, it's refreshing to see celebrities venturing into uncharted territories, just like our politicians do. Garvey's passion for birdwatching is admirable, but let's be real, who needs 'nature' when we've got the thrill of social media? I mean, Evan Henshaw-Plath's idea for an AI-free Vine sounds like a utopian dream... until you realize he's still trying to make money off his old platform.

And then there's "Valley of Shadows"... now that's a mystery worth solving. Is it about accountability or just another case of law enforcement cover-ups? The more I listen, the more I'm reminded of how politicians often get away with their own 'birdwatching' – all smiles and charm while hiding behind closed doors.

Love + Radio's true crime series is gripping, but let's not forget who really pulls the strings in our society... I mean, what's up with all these podcasts about corruption? Are we just searching for answers or creating more questions?

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

omg I love listening to podcasts with interesting stories like this one Sean Bean's birdwatching episode is so chill I never knew birds could be so fascinating! The way he talks about spotting different species and recognizing bird songs makes me want to go outside and start observing nature too

 

[Incredible In]

lol @ sean bean tryin 2 find his birdie self lol idk wut got into him but i'm defusively stoked 4 this new podcast of his he seems so down 2 earth & relatable esp when he's chattin w/ guy garvey about spotting those birds abroad it's pretty cool how he shares his passion & knowledge w/ us listeners...i guess u can't teach old dogs new tricks, but sean bean is defusively showin 1

 

[Ebony Sailo]

OMG u guys Sean Bean as a bird enthusiast is literally the best thing I've heard all week! Who knew he had such passion for it? His podcast ep with Guy Garvey sounds so chill & relaxed, I'm adding it to my fave list ASAP I also wanna check out that Vine episode – Evan Henshaw-Plath's idea to create an anti-AI version of Vine is super interesting What do u guys think about the true crime podcasts tho? "Love + Radio" has got me on the edge of my seat, but I'm also curious about Michael Thompson's story

 

[Long Lobster]

sounds like sean bean is really getting into birdwatching now and it's kinda cool that he's sharing his passion with people on podcast i mean who wouldn't want to hear about birds from someone who's been in lord of the rings? but seriously, i've listened to a few episodes and sean seems pretty genuine about it. hope he keeps us entertained