Random Nature
Christy Hyman, PhD
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About This Podcast
I'm Christy Hyman and I am a geographer who loves birds and the outdoors. I talk to academics about how they view nature and how much or how little they embrace it into their lives.
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Recent Episodes
S4E10 A Pedestrian Birder's Close Call- THE CAR TOOK FLIGHT
In this bonus episode, Christy is on her usual 45-minute walk to her favorite village coffee house when a car goes airborne right in front of her and disappears into a ravine— the motorist, his dog…
S4E9 GenX, Church, and Academia (and two pollinators) with Professor Ed J. Blum
What does it mean to grow up saved—and then spend your career studying how race, religion, and power have always been tangled together in the west? Christy sits down with Ed J. Blum, historian of…
S4E8 Gardening in the Fingerlakes Region
In this episode, Christy checks in with a spring update from the Finger Lakes region of New York, where she'll be based full-time after permanently wrapping up a professional affiliation in North…
S4E7 My son's 20th Birthday in Heaven- Some raw truths on Grief
March 11, 2026. My son's 20th Birthday. A turning that took place in Heaven.
S4E6 Common Grackle Operated a Soda Dispenser inside Howard University Cafeteria
Common Grackle Operated a Soda Dispenser in Howard University Cafeteria.You read that right.In this episode of Random Nature, Christy challenges conventional wisdom about avian behavior. What happens…
S4E5 MLK and Climate Resilience
On this special MLK Day episode, I explore how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for justice connects directly to today’s climate crisis. From his support of sanitation workers to the roots of the…
S4E4 BONUS- My Trade Book is Out Today (sample reading)
In this bonus episode of Random Nature, Christy shares heartfelt reflections on the significance of the day, not only as a time for gratitude but also as a momentous occasion marking the release of…
S4E3 Quick Update in the midst of PURE CHAOS
Hey everyone! It’s been a minute, and I just wanted to check in with you all. I’m still hanging in there, staying prayed up and meditated up amidst the tough times in my home country. A big shoutout…
S4E2 Midwest to East Coast- Random Nature Special Guest, Eric K!
Welcome back to Random Nature, the podcast where Christy the birder/academic explores the enchanting and often surprising connections between humanity and the natural world. Today she engages in a…
S4E1 The Griever's New Year- and some Gospel music
In this poignant episode, Christy reflects on the heavy emotions surrounding her new year, a time that marks not just a fresh start but also deep sorrow for those who mourn the loss of a child. With…
S3E13 Things Keep Breaking!!! Part 2! plus COSTA RICA
Welcome back to another episode of the Random Nature Podcast! In this bonus episode titled "Things Keep Breaking, Part Two," host Christy Hyman shares a humorous and relatable tale from her…
S3E12 Did a Crow Fly Off with my Car Keys????????
In this whimsical episode, we follow Christy on a light-hearted adventure at her local birdwatching hotspot. Amidst the serene sounds of nature, Christy encounters an unexpected twist when she…
S3E11 THINGS KEEP BREAKING!!! plus birdturf
In this bonus episode, Christy shares her recent experiences with a malfunctioning car battery and the impact it had on her birding adventures. She discusses how her battery seemed to drain quickly,…
S3E10 Destination Birding. Backyard Birding, Black Birders Week
In this episode of Random Nature we explore the captivating worlds of destination birding and backyard birding. I shout out several other cool podcasts:LifelistHannah and Erik go BirdingBird…
S3E9 That time the birds helped me find my car
In this episode, we dive into a strange journey. One where birds help humans find their cars in a city packed with parking decks.
S3E8 My Book Comes out in October 2025
In this episode I discuss updates about birds and travel as well as provide details on my upcoming book, The Cultural Heritage Resilience of the Great Dismal Swamp:Exploring the Cultural Heritage…
S3E7 My Heaven Child's Birthday.
On a Heaven child’s birthday, we know that the object is to celebrate that they were born. This is a very coherent form of commemoration. I love my son as much as the day I birthed him, as much as…
S3E6 Fred Beaudry, PhD
Today we explore the fascinating world of ecology and conservation! We have a special guest who has dedicated their life to studying bird ecology. With a wealth of knowledge about avian habitats,…
S3E5 Jim Anderson, PhD
This episode introduces us to my friend and collaborator Jim Anderson, PhD. Anderson recounts his experiences growing up on a dairy farm in rural Wisconsin, emphasizing activities like cow-milking,…
S3E4 Cape May actually sucked
How to bird on the conservative Jersey Shore without losing your mind.
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Random Nature has published 43 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Home & Garden, Leisure.
Random Nature is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 18m.
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