A Gather of Gatherings

Step inside Save the Snakes in Rancho Cordova, California, for a rare, unfiltered behind-the-scenes tour at Save the Snakes with host Kellie Raines and venomous snake coordinator and expert Amy Brumbaugh. This Gatherlings bonus episode — your companion to A Rhumba of Rattlesnakes — goes beyond rattlesnakes to explore pythons, kingsnakes, gopher snakes, and the stunning “green unicorn” rhino rat snake at Save the Snakes. You’ll even hear the moment Kellie touches a snake for the first time (sp...

What do you call a group of rattlesnakes? A rhumba. And what do you call a podcast episode that blends snake encounters, medieval language, legendary women, and the soulful beat of an Afro-Cuban dance? This one. In this immersive episode of A Gather of Gatherings, host Kellie Raines waltzes past fear (and a few fangs) with expert Amy Brumbaugh from Save the Snakes, who introduces her to her very first live rattlesnake. Along the way, you’ll learn how to safely coexist with these often-misunde...

What do hawks have to do with language, myth, and medieval manuscripts?In this debut episode of A Gather of Gatherings, we take flight with a fun collective noun—a kettle of hawks—and explore the stories it stirs up.Join host Kellie Raines as she metaphorically skydives into the world of hawks (and the archives), blending rich storytelling, language, history, and real-life falconry with imagination and curiosity.🦅 You’ll hear from Kate Marden, master falconer and founder of West Coast Falconry, who

Why is it a murder of crows? A dazzle of zebras? A rhumba of rattlesnakes?Welcome to A Gather of Gatherings, a poetic, playful, and story-rich podcast exploring the curious world of collective nouns—and the surprising stories they unlock.In this introductory episode, host Kellie Raines invites you into the heart of the show: where grammar meets folklore, where language spirals into wonder, and where imagination is very much encouraged.You’ll hear how a single odd phrase—like a kettle of hawks or a