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Bird Brothers

Ryan, Brian, and Ben podcasters.spotify.com
Three brothers started a podcast to talk about their crazy love for college basketball and the Louisville Cardinals.
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Episodes

Episode 56 - Go Bold

So long, dead period! The fellas celebrate the start of football season by making some bold predictions for how the Cards will fair on the gridiron followed by a few recommendations, some blazing hot takes, and a top ten list you will only get from the Bird Bros.

Aug 29, 20241 hr 24 min

Episode 55 - Shough Tuah

The dog days of Summer are over and the guys are ready for all the content. We dive deep into our full football season preview, a full Olympics recap, HotD corner, and so many other topics that Dad almost passed out. *NOTE: this was recorded over a week ago and before the super bummer news about Caullin Lacy’s collar bone.

Aug 20, 20242 hr 14 min

Episode 54 - Cards Win!

Our first instant (over)reaction pod of the season! The Pat Kelsey Cards show us their stuff for the first time and we are liking what we’re seeing. Join us as we recap all our favorite moments, decide our players, and remember all the quotes from The Ladies Man.

Jul 31, 202453 min

Episode 53 - Birdie Bros

The boys are back to recap a wild Summer. We hit on the latest basketball news, the love of TBT, a wild family golf scramble, the best sandwiches, the worst brats, and much much more.

Jul 25, 20241 hr 18 min

Episode 52 - The Boys Are Back In Town

A very special Father’s Day episode has the fellas back in person to catch up on all the latest Cards news, including workshopping nicknames for all our favorite new basketball Cards. It goes exactly as you’d expect. Then we play Scattergories.

Jun 18, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode 51 - So. Back.

The Bird Brothers are back…and so is Louisville Basketball!!! The guys get together to talk through each of the impressive pieces Pat Kelsey has gathered for his first squad. Needless to say, the boys are jacked! Other topics include $80 Valhalla pants, free Derby drinks, and summer vacations.

May 26, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 50 - PK’s Puppets

The boys are back with a very special 50th episode! We get caught up on the first weeks of the Kelsey era, the portal madness, and all other Cardinal news before reminiscing on our favorite pod moments over the last two years. Other topics include puppets, escalators, and pound cake. Don’t ask. Just listen.

Apr 24, 20241 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 49 - Thrust the Process

It’s a new era for Louisville basketball — Coach Pat Kelsey is here and the Bird Brothers are jacked up! We’re already loving having a fellow basketball psychopath at the helm. Let’s go! Thrust! Thrust!

Mar 28, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 48 - Buck-Wild Brackets

March! Madness! The Eagles? Coaches! Birthdays! Delta Burke? Bucky Ball! Cinderellas! Aaron Burr? Jäger! And special guest Sean Moth! This is the March Madness podcast Card Nation needs.

Mar 20, 20242 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47 - Welcome to the New World

The fellas pour one out for the KP era and raise their glasses to whatever’s coming next! It’s speculation season and the guys discuss all the burning questions like what went wrong, who’s coming next, and what animals could you wrestle to the ground. You know…the important stuff you want to hear right now.

Mar 14, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46 - No Bless Yous For Giacomo

How’s your Cards fandom holding up these days? What are your thoughts on the future? Who’s on your personal Mt. Rushmore of Louisville basketball? Do sneezes get worse as you get older? Have you ever tried mushrooms? The fellas answer these questions and more!

Feb 28, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45 - Dry January

The most sober episode we’ve done yet, but don’t worry - the guys still find ways to bring some joy to this dark, dreary season! We talk about dreams of future basketball success, the Swiftie Super Bowl, the newly released Cards’ football schedule, and other ways to get through the winter.

Jan 31, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 44 - Look at These Bad Dawgs

Cards win! A road game! Of basketball! Celebrate 2024 with the fellas as they recap the biggest win of the KP era, a wild holiday break, Brohm’s portal domination, and much, much more!

Jan 11, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43 - The Threshold of Hell

Welp, nothing left to do but commiserate with your buddies, the Bird Brothers! We’ll get through it all together, team. Hallelujah. Holy sh—. Where’s the Tylenol?

Dec 14, 20231 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode 42 - Santa Bets

We’ve got bird brothers with no parental supervision talking about all the highs (and that one low) of the football season and trying to figure out if we are high or low on the basketball team. Plus, the Bird Brothers announce their new “$2 Santa Bet Advent Calendar!”

Dec 01, 20231 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41 - Squeeeee

The boys are back with their usual brand of hard-hitting Louisville sports coverage. We hit on all the hottest topics like Kevin James, rabies, hot box, Sun Chips, and NyQuil, topped off with some Thanksgiving dinner discussion and a dose of Christmas Caroling. Go Cards!

Nov 17, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode 40 - Finding the Positives

There’s a whole lot going good in the Bird Bros universe! We have weddings, we have shots of bourbon, we have a football team with the highest of hopes, we have Christmas, we have volleyball…yes, we also have some major basketball concerns…but no bad news is gonna stop the fellas from having a good time!

Nov 03, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode 39 - B-B-B-B-B-BASKETBALL!!!

The Bird Bros’ second annual Louisville basketball season preview is here! Here’s hoping our predictions are better than last season. Whatever happens, the boys are jacked up for the season to get rolling. The comeback starts today!

Oct 18, 20231 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 38 - Field Stormin’

Cards are back!!! The fellas relive the first major statement of the Brohm era in pure Bird Bros style. There are plenty of toasts to give out (and a few dumps as well). The guys also discuss their newfound gambling addictions. 6-0, baby!!!

Oct 09, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 37 - We Make Good Gambles

The boys are back with no parental supervision! They dive deep (by Bird Bros standards) into the latest football developments, before becoming full-on gambling degenerates. Listen so you know exactly what to bet on for tonight’s game! (No pay-wall…for now!)

Sep 29, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36 - Happy Birthday, Dante!

In this celebratory pod, the guys toast their old man and the first victory of the Brohm era! The Year of the Cardinal Part Deux is upon us, and the boys get a little too excited. Honestly, I don’t remember the last half of this one. Hope it’s good!

Sep 07, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode 35 - Whistle Fight Between the Sheets

It’s time for some football season pre-gaming! This episode has everything - kids games, specialty cocktails, schedule predictions, nicknames, mascot groups, mom jeans, made up player names, wiener dogs, and plenty of other nonsense to get you ready for the season.

Aug 29, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34 - Cram It Up Your Cramhole, LaFleur

The boys are back to recap a raucous bachelor party weekend and all the latest UofL news. After sampling the new CardinALE (!!!), they dive deep into a whole mess of topics, including Trentyn Flowers, TBT, Finn Scooters, ammonia, Aaron Burr, weird KY cities, Sugar Ray, and talking sh*t while playing ping pong. It’s exactly the kind of Cardinal update you need to end the Summer.

Aug 18, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33 - Nana

The Bird Bros get together to toast the passing of their sweet Nana, a woman who was kind, loving and funny as hell. After a few stories and a couple toasts they set their sights on building the ultimate Louisville basketball player…piece by piece.

Jul 27, 20231 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32 - A Bird Bros Excellent Adventure: 2005 Elite Eight

Back in time once again! This time the fellas avoid getting Pittsnogled while reliving the comeback against West Virginia in the 2005 Elite Eight. Toasting Larry, Taquan, Francisco, Tello, Ellis, Otis, and Brandon leads to the expected level of Bird Brothers excitement and debauchery.

Jul 01, 20232 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31 - Ayo Menopause

The boys are back to talk about…god knows what! After toasting all kinds of random summertime fun (including the latest bball team updates), they decide to switch sides on some crucial arguments.

Jun 24, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30 - Giddy-Uptimism

The fellas coin a new phrase while discussing all the good Louisville vibes! Our roster is complete, our beverages are full, and we have plenty to toast. Later, the guys try to rank the best times to have a beer…and all hell breaks loose.

Jun 05, 20232 hrSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29 - Denzel

The guys are back to toast their hero. They share their thoughts and stories of the man behind Louisville basketball - what he meant to the program, to the city, and to all Louisville fans. Don’t worry, the pod eventually devolves into the natural Bird Bros debauchery. We love you forever, Denny.

May 12, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28 - Busted Lips and Poot

The Bird Bros are back for a fun (and a tad messy) Derby week pod! Topics include roster construction, negative fans, terrible t-shirts, lost laptop chargers, twitter beefs, a toast to our grandfather and fake racehorse names!

May 10, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27 - Chonkyfire

Want to know how UofL’s roster is going to shake out? Well…we have no idea! In this episode, the guys speculate wildly about UofL basketball and discuss other topics like pickup basketball etiquette, Dippin Dots, tupperware, Kris Kross, and breaking the seal on sports wagering in Kentucky.

Apr 20, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 27
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