After his passing, Mom and I sat down and watched a David Lynch film. Mom said I'm not allowed to pick movies anymore LOL. We talked Lynch, trivia and the Amish-who I saw in my dentist journey.

Mom and I dipped our toes into Hammer Films with Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter. It's not a great movie, but it will always have a soft place in my heart. We talked about the director and Hammer Films and then move into hot topics and recent deaths. The movie didn't have any eating in it, so we had pub grub and it was great.…

To send 2024 out with a laugh, Mom and I sat down and watched Let's Go To Prison. It's not a cult classic, per se, but it's hilarious nonetheless. We busted out the prison trays and had chicken sandwiches, fries, greens and hawaiian punch. This movie had hardly any trivia, so we talked Bob Odenkirk, 2024 prison stats and a Movies With My Mother yea…

Join us for this episode of the Parrot Stars Podcast as we discuss some of our viewpoints and philosophies on both Animal Conservation and Parrot Conservation. At Parrot Stars, one of our main goals is to promote and impact Parrot Conservation as a whole, for the betterment and well-being of these amazing animals. As biologists, this is a huge topi…

Mom and I sat down for a festive, Christmas type movie and watched Gremlins. We talked trivia and the director...but Mom got Joe Dante and Richard Donner all mixed up LOL. We had a themed meal of oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes and corn, it was delicious. We did a TikTok...if you're not following us there, get hip because we're ridiculous.…

We continue to discuss Clicker Training in this next part of our Parrot Stars Podcast but also recap all the essential info for training in general! To cap off this initial saga of Positive Reinforcement Training, we wanted to lay it all out, point by point for ease of beginning this process. https://www.parrotstars.com/product-p/680286655424.htm S…

Mom and I sat down with an English Breakfast and watched Highlander. We discussed the director's music video past and trivia and logisitics....how old was the Kurgan and if he was older than Ramirez, why was he white?

In this episode of the Parrot Stars podcast, we continue the training saga and finally introduce the Clicker! How to introduce it during training, How to properly use it, Why even use it, are all questions we’ll address in our first Clicker Training episode. This little hand held tool can be the game changer that makes life bliss for both you and e…

Mom and I sat down with a White Russian and watched The Big Lebowski. We ate nachos as part of a bowling alley bar menu and talked The Coen Brothers and trivia.

Ever wondered how you can work with parrots, even if you can’t work with parrots? Sheryl Robinson is the epitome of a “Bird Lover”. She has spent her life sharing her love of parrots with the public. From her time spent at Lincoln Park Zoo, volunteering in Costa Rica, and eventually, helping us at Parrot Stars, Sheryl has had many different volunte…

Mom and I conclude our Public Domain horror scare-tacular with 1922's Nosferatu. We had a lovely carving roast dinner and talked trivia, the Dracula litigation and the life and death of F.W. Murnau. The copy we watched was very muddy and the music was oddly jazzy...so if you go looking for this, find a better version. This is our 70th episode!! Who…

We continue our Positive Reinforcement saga, diving into the next steps you can take to further build your relationship with your companion Parrot. In Part 1 we talked about simply introducing yourself to your Parrot, but now in Part 2 we give you advice on actually getting your hands involved. Scary! Just kidding, it’s not scary at all and we’ll t…

Are you struggling to simply start training with your Parrot companion? Join us as we dive into the world of Parrot Training and discuss how it is essential to establish a training routine with your companion bird. We start our Positive Reinforcement Training saga off with the absolute basics so everyone in the Parrot community, whether you just to…

Mom and I had a little party to watch House On Haunted Hill. We had hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and talked William Castle, the Ennis House and trivia.

Happy Halloween and beware the Parrots that scare! In this bone chilling episode, we creep into the shadows of the gothic New Guinea mountain rainforests, where lurks the Parrot that makes Dracula himself lock the doors! With ghoulish screams in the night, these harbingers of death for figs are quite the eerie sight. Join us if you dare as we dive …

In our previous episode, we dove into the actual natural history of biting behavior in Parrots, along with the first two main reasons why you could possibly experience a bite at home. We continue today discussing the third and fourth main reasons, along with strategies to prevent such biting behavior in the home. It’s always important to remember p…

In this episode, Mom and I sit down and watch obscure cult classic Carnival of Souls. We talked the director, trivia, money and the Drake of it all. We had sandwiches from Panera as our themed meal.

Have you ever wondered exactly why your parrot is biting? In today’s episode we describe how we can better understand our parrot’s behavior. We talk about parrot evolution, domestication and their instinctual responses to stimuli. We then dive into the four main reasons a parrot may bite in captivity. We offer advice on how to change your perceptio…

Mom and I are starting off our Spooky Season early. This year we are going to watch Public Domain horror movies. We kicked things off with the classic, Night of The Living Dead. We talked Romero, trivia, The Jackson 5 and P Diddy. Our theme meal was diner food, I had breakfast and mom had chicken fingers, it was delicious.…

Mom wanted to do a cult classic from the year she graduated high school, in honor of her 50th reunion. And oh boy, I found a doozy for her. We watched The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We had a theme meal of smoked sausage and egg noodles (my personal favorite). We spent a lot of time going over the facts, the rumors and the money. What an interesting t…

Mom and I sat down for a midnight movie and watched Batman (1989). Michael Keaton is my personal favorite Batman. We had a lovely omelette breakfast and talked trivia and local events.

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery for the Season 1 Finale as they explore Parrot behavior and share tips on strengthening your bond with your feathered friend through kindness. Send us a text Learn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.comBy Alexis Highland

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery today for a recap of the 2024 Summer Festival. Parrot Stars extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, attended, and contributed to making this event a success. https://www.parrotstars.com https://nessexotic.com/ https://www.ariabirdsproducts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melystica/ https://www.insta…

Mom and I suited up and watched Ghostbusters. We had a lovely Stir-fry theme meal and talked Ivan Reitman, Bill Murray and trivia.

Mom and I sat down and watched a film, like Mom has never seen before: foreign and nearly silent. We watched 1932's Vampyr. The Criterion cut we watched was comprised of bits and pieces from the German and French releases. The English release has been lost to time. There was no food in this movie, so we just had a nice diner breakfast. We talked va…

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this episode as they discuss their educational background, their experiences, and fond memories they had as they discovered the world of Parrots. Send us a text Learn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.comBy Alexis Highland

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this second part as they discuss what it is like to be part of the Parrot Stars Family. From the early mornings, to bird care, education, grooming and customer care. Get to know their routines, and what it takes to make sure that every detail has been covered. Send us a text Learn more about us or shop online at pa…

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this first part as they discuss how it all started. From inception, to nutrition, conservation, and education. Get to know more about their daily endeavors, and what the future has in store for Parrot Stars. Send us a text Learn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.com…

Mom and I sat down and watched Terminator 2: Judgement Day. We had a Mexican themed meal and talked trivia. We even mentioned Bowling Green State University, but we neglected to mention that Robert Patrick, the T-1000, went to college there.

Join Alexis, Ashley, and Avery in this episode as they discuss how to proof your home so that it is risk free for your feathered friend. From building communication, to choosing appropriate cookware, cleaning methods, chemicals to avoid, and so much more... get to know what is safe and what might be life threatening to your existing or future parro…

Mom and I sat down and watched one of her favorites, Ace Ventura Pet Detective. We had a yummy stadium food themed meal of hot dogs and tater tots. We talked trivia, what the director was up to, the presidential debate, women's healthcare in America and how I learned how to ride a bike-it was the 80s, so you know it was a traumatic event.…

For the third year in a row, the Parrot Wizard will be joining us for our Summer Festival, July 19th-21st, 2024! Listen in as we discuss his background in animal behavior, how he applies his training methods on a variety of parrot species, and our exciting plans for this year’s Summer Festival! We’ve sent the Parrot Wizard THREE Parrot Stars babies…

July 19th, 20th an 21st, 2024 we are hosting our 3rd annual Parrot Stars Summer Festival. The Summer Festival is our way of saying thank you to the incredible parrot community that supports our business all year round. Enjoy free admission to our educational seminars, interact with exotic animals, participate in our DIY classes and so much more! Sa…

Mom and I sat down and watched Mad Max Fury Road. We had large, beautiful salads as our theme meal, in reference to the lush greenery at the Citadel. We talked George Miller and trivia then slipped into how the present is its own dystopian hellscape in need of a reboot.

We dedicated this episode to outdoor safety with companion parrots, where we cover essential topics to ensure your feathered friends stay happy and healthy. We discuss choosing the right carriers and harnesses for safe outdoor activities, emphasizing the importance of fresh water and hydration during outdoor excursions. As summer approaches, we sha…

Dive into the world of Parrot Nutrition! Explore ways of optimizing your companion Parrot’s well being through dynamic and healthy food options. Discover how a well rounded diet can improve your Parrots daily lives. Send us a text Learn more about us or shop online at parrotstars.comBy Alexis Highland

Mom and I sat down with a beautiful Thai lunch and watched Session 9. We talked trivia and about the director, then gave our tips for hair care and our thoughts on corporate greed. Good times. Regardless, find this movie. It's a great watch.

Mom and I sat down and watched a requested Bubba Ho-Tep. Elvis. JFK. A Mummy. What more is there to say? We had a rest home themed meal of Salisbury Steak and mashed potatoes, steamed veg and rolls. We talked Don Coscarelli and a good bit on the passing of Roger Corman.

Mom and I sat down and watched The Terminator. We had a lovely diner theme meal and talked trivia and James Cameron. We get a little political at the end, and Alexis gets a little over animated. You've been warned.

Mom and I sat down just before St Patrick's Day to celebrate the true start of spring-Spring Training, by watching Major League. We talk baseball, name changes and trivia while enjoying a sweet ballpark menu of hot dogs, hot pretzel bites and cold beers.

To honor a recently deceased family member, Mom and I watched a movie that would have surely been one of his favorites, 1979's Alien. We had a protein paste type meal of Red Beans and Rice with cornbread as our theme meal and talked trivia, Ridley Scott and just how much cigarette smoke you can have in an oxygen rich environment.…

Mom and I sat down and watched John Carpenter's They Live. We talked a little trivia before getting to the nitty gritty and talking politics and homelessness. This movie was made in the 80's but even now, 35 years later, the message is the same. And that's the real horror of the whole thing. There isn't much food in this movie, so our theme meal wa…

The Arctic frost has left Ohio, so Mom and I sat down and watched John Carpenter's The Thing. Since there's no real food in this movie, we had camp dinners. We talked trivia and the history of Arctic research.

Mom and I sat down on a cold, windy day to watch Men at Work, a Justin favorite. We had a theme meal of hamburgers and french fries and we talked the little bit of trivia we could find.

Mom and I sat down to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol before Christmas to go along with our watching of Scrooged. This movie was better. Who doesn't love a muppet?? We had a wonderful turkey dinner as our theme meal. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season, whether you celebrate or not. And with this being posted in 2024, we hope the New Year t…

Mom and I kick off the holiday season by watching Scrooged. We had a lovely stir fry meal and talked about Bill Murray til we were blue in the face. We talked about Mom cutting the cable cord (finaly!!) and my cat Jelly Bean makes a small cameo at the end.

To celebrate our 50th movie, Mom and I sat down and watched Plan 9 From Outer Space. We did this, so you don't have to. It's rough y'all. We ate breakfast and talked trivia, drag queens, Florida and more. Laugh along as Mom confuses Ron DeSantis for Ted Cruz!

To round out our Sequel Spooktacular, Mom and I sat down and watched Army of Darkness, the third entry in the Evil Dead series. We had a lovely Flesh and Bone stew and chatted trivia, Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi. Thank you for your continued support! Follow us on TikTok and Facebook. If you have questions, comments or suggestions please email us a…

Mom and I watched the original Halloween II. We had a lovely hospital food meal of breaded chicken tenders, scalloped potatoes and steamed broccoli. We tried to avoid politic talk. Though I did flub and say I was voting no on issue one, my verbiage was confused though my heart was in the right place.…

Mom and I started Spooky Season and our Halloween Sequels Spectacular and watched Psycho 2. Not necessarily a cult classic, but it should be? We had a wonderful diner food breakfast and we talked trivia. I only called director Richard Franklin "Robert Franklin" once. I wanted to do it every time I said his name. I also spoil the shit out of recent …