Biking and Birding for 18,000 Miles with Dorian Anderson

Shelby Stanger interviews Dorian Anderson about his journey from a neuroscientist to a birding enthusiast who embarked on a year-long, 18,000-mile bicycle trip around the U.S. to spot over 600 species of birds. Dorian recounts his childhood fascination with birds, his struggles with alcohol, and the pivotal moment when he decided to leave his career and pursue his passion. He shares stories from his adventure, including the challenges he faced with weather, lodging, and the kindness of strangers who offered him support along the way. The journey led him to publish a book, "Birding Under the Influence," and reinforced his belief in the value of pursuing unconventional ideas.