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When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was even carried out. Today, I will explain how multiple NFL owners, a Hollywood screenwriter, a Super Bowl winning coach and others were involved in a devious plan to turn human against human, divert millions in taxpayer money, and weaken government defenses ... a plan that has the stench of chicken deception written all over it. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_S._Ward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomona_College https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baltimore-colts-move-to-indianapolis https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_Cemani https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%E2%80%93Ravens_rivalry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Modell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Browns_relocation_controversy Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When it comes to transportation safety, there is quite a lot to consider. Remember, chickens can fly, but not very far. So, poultry deployments require long distance modes of travel. Today we take a look at chickens and the world of transportation and shipping. References: https://www.touropia.com/chicken-buses-of-guatemala/ https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/2015/08/traveling-or-moving-with-chickens.html https://about.usps.com/publications/pub260a/pub260a_v03_revision_092019_tech_007.htm https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/01/bezos-amazon-team-wins-guinness-world-record-in-chicken-wing-eating.html https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/those-crazy-chicken-buses/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Sam N., Steve Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Look into the eyes of a chicken and you will see real stupidity. It is a kind of bottomless stupidity, a fiendish stupidity. They are the most horrifying, cannibalistic and nightmarish creatures in the world.” No, those were not my words. That was a quote by Werner Herzog, German film director, writer, and actor. Today we'll look at how chickens are portrayed on screen. References: https://modernfarmer.com/2021/03/chicken-yoga-is-happening-in-florida/ https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7744-look-into-the-eyes-of-a-chicken-and-you-will https://lostinspace.fandom.com/wiki/Debbie_The_Chicken https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Ernie_the_Giant_Chicken https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107144/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462485/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092625/ https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Sea_chicken https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2021/02/12/so-can-the-beloved-chickens-of-ybor-city-pretty-much-do-anything-they-want/ https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2020/04/24/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-pens-welcome-to-tom-brady-gronk/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Joe B.; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

People watching for the Illuminati have it wrong. They're not looking at  the appropriate indicators for trouble. It's not a triangle or pyramid  you should be watching out for. It's an oval, the shape of an egg. And  the signs are all around us: chickens are up to no good. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlington_Raceway https://einsty.com/list-of-animals-that-lay-eggs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faberg%C3%A9_egg http://en.believethesign.com/index.php?title=The_Egg-shaped_Car https://www.candystore.com/blog/holidays/halloween/definitive-ranking-best-worst-halloween-candies/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oology https://www.farandwide.com/s/white-house-tour-dc7375b9ea8a47a4 https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/whitehousepets-3/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2015/oct/05/history-egging-political-protest-britain https://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/great-depression-and-herbert-hoover/chicken https://www.thoughtco.com/british-troops-burned-capitol-and-white-house-1814-1773649 https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-burning-of-washington Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices:  Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Melody B.; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Video games have been around for decades, and have had a significant influence on culture around the world. It's a massive, fast growing industry. In today's episode, we'll look at how chickens are already undertaking efforts to leverage that size and influence in their nefarious schemes, experimenting with virtual worlds and alternate sets of rules. References: https://games.mxdwn.com/news/the-video-game-industry-is-generating-more-revenue-than-film-and-sports-combined/ https://nypost.com/2020/12/23/video-game-revenues-in-2020-set-to-top-sports-movie-industries/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/09/biden-presidential-campaign-rolls-out-yard-signs-in-animal-crossing/ https://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/us-army-spends-32-8-million-on-propaganda-videogame-657121 https://kizi.com/games/chicken-invadershttps://www.gamesradar.com/people-are-figuring-out-the-dead-chickens-can-be-used-as-storage-space-in-skyrim-because-2019-is-clearly-messing-with-us/ https://www.gamesradar.com/20-of-the-weirdest-things-in-skyrim-a-chicken-loving-necromancer-a-frozen-mammoth-and-spontaneous-combustion/ (too many other links to list here!) Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Chris M; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You think cats' ability to always land on its feet or bats' ability to echo locate is impressive? Or the chameleon's ability to change colors? Remarkable, for sure. But humans eat chickens, and lots of them. So, today we're going to discuss abilities chickens have that humans do not, and why that makes them even more of a threat to us. References: https://mikethechickenvet.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/chicken-vision/ https://www.skeptical-science.com/science/can-see-nobody-else-can-see-tetrachromat/ https://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/eye-care-hub/a-guide-to-tetrachromacy https://theneurosphere.com/2015/12/17/the-mystery-of-tetrachromacy-if-12-of-women-have-four-cone-types-in-their-eyes-why-do-so-few-of-them-actually-see-more-colours/ http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2010/02/chicken-head-tracking_05.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Nkqkdk5LE https://dinoanimals.com/animals/heart-rates-of-animals-top-10/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/roosters-have-special-ears-so-they-dont-crow-themselves-to-deaf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chicken https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-outlandish-story-of-mike-the-headless-chicken.html https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-built-the-chicken-church-indonesia Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a new year and time to refocus. Today we look again at social media. TikTok in particular has been quite active when it comes to chickens and eggs, and for the safety of all, we need to fully understand what is happening to the best of our ability. References: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/style/step-chickens-tiktok-cult-wars.html https://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-step-chicken-mean-on-tiktok https://www.bustle.com/life/woodchuck-revolution-tiktok-meme-explained https://animalsake.com/facts-about-groundhogs https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/viral-egg-hack-tiktok-2021-19642066 https://www.delish.com/uk/food-news/a34189971/tiktok-egg-tornado/ https://www.mashed.com/250660/this-viral-tiktok-hack-is-changing-the-way-people-make-eggs/ https://www.mashed.com/253515/tiktok-just-reinvented-scrambled-eggs/ https://www.pennlive.com/life/2021/01/taco-bell-joins-chicken-war-with-mystery-menu-heres-a-look-at-the-fast-food-chains-in-battle.html https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/08/26/if-i-had-4-eggs-a-thief-takes-3-riddle/ https://www.facebook.com/Cockadoodle-Coup-official-107435814637848/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Phone conversation with friend of the show and former Rhode Island state historian Howard Pixmore.

We've picked up listeners in yet another country again, but  there is always room for growth. For example, reaching different  generations of people can be difficult, with their unique perspectives.  Boomers. Millennials. Generation X, Y and Z. What an alphabet soup to  sort through. But we must forge ahead to save lives. https://extension.psu.edu/history-of-the-chickenReferences: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_generations https://time.com/3858309/attention-spans-goldfish/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/style/step-chickens-tiktok-cult-wars.html https://www.chickencheck.in/farm-to-table/traditional-chicken-breeding/ https://www.chickencheck.in/faq/supersized-chicken/ Credits   (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Sam N.; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cockadoodle Coup is the highest rated and longest running show dedicated to the chicken apocalypse and chicken apocalypse issues. Don't be fooled by pretenders or "wanna-bes". Cockadoodle Coup is the leading, preeminent authority and your go-to source for reliable, thoroughly researched news and information. Subscribe and listen in to keep you, your family, your friends and neighbors safe from the chicken menace. Educate yourself and spread awareness. Together we can prevent the unthinkable. Narrated by Brian M.; Music "Burning" by Sergey Cheremisinov (edited down for time; courtesy of https://www.freemusicarchive.org; License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Phone conversation with Bob Wallace, Adjunct Professor of Semiotics at UMass-Plainfield. Again, no relation.

Please do yourself a favor and do not eat while listening to this  episode. You've been warned. Chickens are so threatening to humans, and  so unscrupulous in their tactics, that even their droppings can harm us in multiple ways. Yes, I'm talking about their excrement. This topic is quite unpleasant, but the dangers cannot be ignored. References: https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/20-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-chickens/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2171913/Killed-chicken-droppings-Poultry-farmer-75-died-lung-disease-lifetime-exposed-waste.html https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/09/23/Firefighters-battle-blaze-from-22-ton-pile-of-chicken-poop/5451600895880/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_cat_lady_syndrome https://www.cbsnews.com/news/backyard-chicken-poultry-flocks-human-health-risk-cdc-warns/ https://healthfully.com/health-risks-chicken-manure-5949801.html Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices:  Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, E.M.; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Trite or cliche as it may be, it is still true that children are our future. We must raise them well, guide their understanding of the world around them, and teach them to think for themselves. Today we attempt to gauge how people in general, and particularly young humans, view chickens, in order to survey the future of chicken management and defense. References: https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/story/rooster.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rooster.htm https://animals.mom.com/how-fast-does-a-chicken-run-2515693.html https://www.eurosport.com/athletics/how-fast-does-usain-bolt-run-in-mph-km-per-hour-is-he-the-fastest-recorded-human-ever-100m-record_sto5988142/story.shtml The Cockadoodle Coup YouTube Music Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55y1Ih-OL6s&list=PL7_J2Ze6oiZoO7eMGLIyyzr1KgADPLvCP Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, other 'strangers'; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You would think that chickens might look more positively on vegetarians or vegans. After all, they don't eat chicken, right? They should be off the hook. Why would there be any question? Because when it comes to the vicious, cannibalistic beasts we call chicken, nothing is off the table. References: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetarian https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegan https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pescatarian https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/29/consumers-love-chickens-that-are-vegetarian-fed-never-mind-what-the-birds-want-to-eat/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pollotarian Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Thanksgiving may not look like years' past, but we do have a lot to be thankful for. In the challenging year known as 2020, it just might take a little longer to think about it or realize it. For example, I'm grateful for science alerting us of chickens' terrifying ancestry. I'm also grateful that today we have a surprise guest. References: https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/how-many-chicken-breeds-are-there/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00l4gdz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_penguin http://marinesciencetoday.com/2013/10/08/do-penguins-have-knees/ https://www.reddit.com/r/natureismetal/comments/ettxu1/a_penguins_skeleton_is_mostly_neck/ https://blog.nature.org/science/2019/11/11/when-turkeys-attack/ https://methodshop.com/wild-turkey-attack/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/04/florida-residents-urged-to-kill-iguanas-whenever-possible https://www.wptv.com/news/state/iguana-attack-sends-florida-woman-to-the-hospital https://www.aboutwildanimals.com/2016/08/why-ostrich-attacks-are-dangerous.html https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/t-rex-linked-to-chickens-ostriches-180940877/ https://classiccountrymusic.com/true-story-johnny-cash-once-fought-an-ostrich-with-a-stick/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7gng4/kfc-drop-finger-lickin-good-tagline-slogan-covid Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Brandon Murphy; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our last listener call in episode was one of the most popular episodes ever. I personally enjoy hearing from everyone and giving everyone a voice. As promised, today we'll listen through some more messages. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/case-making-thanksgiving-chicken-200045473.html Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been said that art imitates life. And life imitates art imitating life, and so on. Today, we take a look at this back and forth between the music world and the chicken world to illustrate how pervasive the chicken influence truly is, and highlight bold, heroic efforts to stem the tide. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/eddie-van-halen-and-sammy-hagars-first-live-performance-flashback-108221/References: https://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/do-chickens-like-music/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/25/van-halen-legend-david-lee-roth-announces-hes-changed-his-name/ https://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/music/2020/06/26/dixie-chicks-name/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead R.I.P. Edward Van Halen (1955-2020). What a legend! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's a fun fact: did you know that roosters are omnivores? Yes, they will eat just about anything. Another fun fact: roosters are mean and more often than not aggressive, so they do not have friends, even among other roosters and hens. So why would a country choose a rooster as their symbol? References: https://www.vdio.com/gallic-rooster-national-bird-france/ https://www.chickenboy.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Community_of_Belgium https://animals.mom.com/functions-wattles-chickens-5568.html https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/why-does-a-rooster-have-wattles/ https://roadstothegreatwar-ww1.blogspot.com/2014/11/about-those-chickens-in-france.html https://www.dar.org/archives/dar-support-initiatives-during-world-war-one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleroi_Red_Roosters https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-coq-au-vin-day-may-29/ https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/roosters-have-special-ears-so-they-dont-crow-themselves-to-deaf https://theorganicgoatlady.com/7-reasons-not-rooster/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Community_of_Belgium Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chicken strollers, chicken diapers, chicken clothing and shoes,  chicken fan clubs and social media groups... why does it seem these  heinous creatures are being celebrated or even worshiped by some people?  Culture is always changing and adapting, but apparently, we haven't  learned from history or science. References: https://people.com/pets/celebs-who-own-chicken-coops-farms/ https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/6-celebrities-who-keep-chickens-as-pets/ https://www.thecut.com/2014/05/17-celebrities-who-raise-chickens.html https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/09/06/wealthy-pets/ https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/104627/the-dark-side-of-backyard-chickens/ Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices:  Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The school or team mascot. An intentionally selected symbol or idea representing a team, sometimes providing a rallying cry to compete, or even fight. And sometimes ... a source of controversy. With all the talk about potentially offensive mascots, how has there been no discussion about mascots based on chickens, roosters or hens? Talk about your red flag! References: https://www.nfl.com/teams/ https://www.nba.com/teams https://www.mlb.com/team https://www.nhl.com/info/teams https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/agricultural-sciences https://www.espn.com/college-football/teams https://footyaccumulators.com/news/all-20-of-the-premier-league-mascots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_sporting_mascots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_Football_League_mascots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Giant https://www.olympic.org/mascots Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Steve Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cold and snow, substantial distance between you and major  cities, a Russian backstory, few distractions, and a location and  climate where no one expects to find a creature like you ... sounds like  a great place for training grounds or maybe a hideout. Yes... today, we  take a look where we might least expect to find insubordinate American chickens. References: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_and_territories_of_the_United_States_by_population_density https://stacker.com/stories/3964/states-most-dinosaur-fossils?page=2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liechtensteinian https://www.businessinsider.com/liechtenstein-map-gdp-per-capita-population-astounding-facts https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/orloff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Alaska_Pipeline_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken,_Alaska https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rooster_Comb https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/anchorage-alaska-chicken-ordinance.61202 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-41359122 Credits   (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan   Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Kam F.; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

War is hard, without a doubt. War changes people, gets in  their head. Chickens also change people, and get in their head. Don't  believe me? Today, we'll provide historical examples of chickens making  life difficult for humans, and show how chicken farmers have to be among  the strongest among us, physically and mentally. References: https://www.anecdotesfromantiquity.com/the-sacred-chickens-of-rome/ https://historycollection.com/sacred-chickens-shaped-roman-policymaking/ https://blog.cacklehatchery.com/20-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-chickens/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hares-and-chickens-were-godsnot-food-ancient-britain-180974663/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/10/leap-of-faith-ancient-britons-viewed-hares-chickens-as-gods-easter https://furtherglory.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/heinrich-himmer-the-chicken-farmer/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/58468/most-amazing-lie-history https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/age-of-eisenhower/mcarthyism-red-scare https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/solutions/2020/07/02/joe-mccarthys-approach-politics-clear-early-wisconsin-races/3252626001/ https://www.warhistoryonline.com/history/chickens-gulf-war-operation-kuwaiti-field-chicken.html Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Travis Cook; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Can 2020 get any more strange or dangerous? We may need a new word for all this ... like "strangerous". After all that's happened this year: a pandemic, economic meltdown, protesting and rioting, an American Presidential candidate from the Blue Hen state .. And now, one of the most 'American' vehicles ever created, the Jeep, is back in the middle of a decades-old dispute involving - yes - chickens. References: http://hatchingcatnyc.com/2013/06/22/french-chickens-down-with-titanic/ https://www.timescolonist.com/driving/bill-vance-austin-proved-a-tough-sell-in-north-america-1.24085932 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bantam https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/the-jeep-story http://usabantam.com/ https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/age-of-eisenhower/mcarthyism-red-scare https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/solutions/2020/07/02/joe-mccarthys-approach-politics-clear-early-wisconsin-races/3252626001/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/do-chicks-like-the-color-red.822599/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, John Sharkey; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Did you know ... The United States government keeps millions of chickens at secret farms in undisclosed locations, protected by guards and multi-million dollar security systems? Is this some clandestine operation the public shouldn't know about, or morally questionable experiments taking place? Or maybe it's just some paranoid delusion? Today we take a closer look. References: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/27/health/chicken-egg-flu-vaccine-intl-hnk-scli/index.html https://www.sanofi.com/en/your-health/flu-vaccine-a-race-against-the-clock https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5139605/#!po=22.7273 https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/egg-allergies.htm https://www.immunize.org/askexperts/contraindications-precautions.asp https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-you-get-vaccines-if-you-are-allergic-to-eggs-1324082 https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/poultry-vaccines-market https://www.merck-animal-health.com/species/poultry/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Wahab Malik; Music: Pretzelhead Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://freesound.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ah, Florida Man ... the internet loves him, and looks forward to another news story featuring him regularly. How he has entertained us, challenged us, and concerned us. Today we'll take a look at how Florida Man and chickens have enriched our lives. References: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/fl-reg-eating-iguana-south-florida-invasive-20180627-story.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/01/22/iguana-meat-for-sale-on-facebook/4543262002/ https://www.wptv.com/news/state/iguana-attack-sends-florida-woman-to-the-hospital Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Despite chickens' attempts to fly under the radar, so to speak, we've smoked them out and raised awareness of the threat they pose. There is still work to do, but we have made progress, and truly started to get under their skin. And, the stakes have been raised. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chicken-month-septemberReferences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwqklRh2irA Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Imagine a world, violent to newcomers, bloody and sometimes deadly, where the males are essentially warlords who each demand many females. Inhabitants will turn on each other and sometimes kill their own. Welcome to the vicious, unforgiving world of chickens. References: http://nwedible.com/you-absolutely-should-not-get-backyard-chickens/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/will-chickens-kill-each-other.256298/ https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-introduce-new-chickens-to-your-existing-flock/ https://www.thespruce.com/do-hens-lay-eggs-without-rooster-3016749 https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/why-you-should-not-get-chickens/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, "Dianne"; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today should be a nice change and a real treat. We've received all kinds  of listener feedback, so we're going to let you the listeners speak. References: https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/chickens-101/wild-chickens-in-hawaii-california-and-the-florida-keys/https://apnews.com/fbfef3965da6452a8bafa6a68647290f https://www.image.ie/life/chicken-101-six-myths-debunked-about-the-nations-favourite-meat-114135 https://qz.com/1171500/germanys-largest-chicken-producer-wants-to-bring-vegan-meat-to-market/ Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, (many show listeners); Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chick Fil A's ad campaigns, though just theater, represent just the tip  of the iceberg. Chickens have made enemies with cows, as well as other species, and it's crucial for us to understand the lay of the land.  Today, we'll take a closer look at a possible turf war in the animal  kingdom. References: https://thechickenwire.chick-fil-a.com/inside-chick-fil-a/20-years-of-cows https://morningchores.com/chicken-predators/ https://animals.mom.me/wild-chickens-eat-1958.html https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-deal-with-australian-magpies-swooping-chickens.930672/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/15/australia/australia-magpie-death-intl-hnk-scli/index.html https://morningchores.com/about-guinea-fowl/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/introduction-to-keeping-guinea-fowl.71990/ https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/keeping-guinea-fowl-with-chickens/ https://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/blogs/learning-centre/chickens-and-guinea-fowl-how-to-make-this-quirky-dynamic-work https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/10/like-a-stephen-king-movie-feral-chickens-return-to-plague-new-zealand-village https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52995921 https://farmhouseguide.com/can-chickens-swim/ Credits  (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan  Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Tom Dobridge; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The world of academia. Intellectual and idealistic. Home to research and higher learning. And if we're not careful, a launching pad (so to speak) for a relatively flightless bird's counter strike against humankind. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_birds https://cals.ncsu.edu/prestage-department-of-poultry-science https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/news/browse.html?index=11&keywordTypeID=64&keywordType=Animal+Production https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/rhode-island/state-bird/rhode-island-red https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-05-15-mn-5160-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_college_sports_team_nicknames https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island_Rams Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Phil Maychek; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've discussed chickens' intelligence, learning capabilities, and motivations, and we've touched on the digital battles already taking place in previous episodes. Today, we'll step further out on the cutting edge, and talk about the role of poultry in cybersecurity.  References: https://norfolkdailynews.com/wjag/news/cybersecurity-for-the-farm/article_a6747f92-48fd-11ea-b841-efc76bcc932d.html https://www2.trustwave.com/rs/815-RFM-693/images/2016%20Trustwave%20Global%20Security%20Report.pdf https://www.loaddelivered.com/articles/risky-business-cyberattacks-on-the-food-supply/ https://www.wattglobalmedia.com/poultrytechsummit/ https://www.wattagnet.com/topics/7021-poultry-tech-summit-news https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/20-surprising-things-you-didnt-know-about-chickens/  Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, A. Grinstead, Brian Scott; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this show, we've looked at the chicken threat through the lenses of economics, genetics, geography, current events, social media... a number of view points that combined could leave a person feeling discouraged or just cross eyed. But a chicken apocalypse is not a foregone conclusion! Far from it. Take heart, fellow humans... today, we'll turn and face fear directly, and take control over the situation. References https://www.newser.com/story/218055/guy-gets-mad-leaves-chickens-in-tax-office.html https://www.newser.com/story/246593/womans-profane-rooster-rant-goes-viral.html https://www.healthline.com/health/alektorophobia#symptoms https://modernfarmer.com/2016/03/alektorophobia-fear-of-chickens/ https://www.fearof.net/fear-of-chickens-phobia-alektorophobia/ http://www.poultryhub.org/production/husbandry-management/poultry-behaviour/fear-in-poultry/ https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-silly-things-are-your-chickens-scared-of.769963/ https://chickenbreedslist.com/keeping-your-hens-laying-through-the-fear/ https://www.thespruce.com/common-poultry-health-problems-3016552 https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/chicken-molting/ https://backyardpoultry.iamcountryside.com/feed-health/why-and-when-do-chickens-molt/ http://vbs.psu.edu/adl/articles-of-interest/pecking-order-of-chickens https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/will-chickens-kill-each-other.256298/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Mike Trivette; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a strange world we live in. Oddities and conspiracies and conspiracy theories have been all around us, and while not all of them can be explained or even understood, it's not surprising chickens are often involved. Sometimes, they are the reason for these bizarre occurrences. References: https://www.ladbible.com/news/weird-someone-has-taped-a-whole-chicken-onto-aussie-train-machine-20200212 https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinfuriating/comments/f24kmv/dont_you_hate_it_when_you_need_to_tap_your_train/ https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-story-cold-war-space-egg-race https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/feral-chickens-of-bermuda.758310/ https://environment.bm/feral-chickens/ https://www.local10.com/news/2018/02/10/wild-chicken-invasion-ruffles-south-florida-city/ https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/07/chickens-ybor-city-dispute-roosters-florida/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle https://www.history.com/news/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-flight-19 https://furrytips.com/can-chickens-fly/ https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/can-chickens-fly/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_strike https://www.thedailybeast.com/birds-arent-real-is-the-conspiracy-theory-mocking-qanon Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, B. Grinstead; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today will be a bit more light-hearted, as we talk through some culinary steps you can take to help fortify our chicken defense... recipes! Pete also shares an important update on social media. References: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/201/meat-and-poultry/chicken/ https://www.tasteofhome.com/ingredients/chicken-recipes/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/chicken https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/201/meat-and-poultry/chicken/ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/1527/world-cuisine/latin-american/mexican/main-dishes/chicken/ https://www.spankysriverstreet.com/ https://time.com/3957370/buffalo-wings/ https://buffalowing.com/ https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/best-egg-recipes/ https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/eggs https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/148/breakfast-and-brunch/eggs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram_egg https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/eating-raw-eggs#section2 https://www.peepsbrand.com/ http://nationaldaycalendar.com Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Lacey Ballard; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I'll be looking through some news headlines, discover some peculiar trends, and learn what science tells us about chicken behavior. References: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/fox-killed-chickens-hens-brittany-france-a8820446.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/breast-cancer-chicken-red-meat-risk-women-diet-food-poultry-a9044771.html https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20200305/unscrambling-the-egg-data-one-a-day-looks-ok https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/04/health/eggs-cholesterol-heart-disease-wellness/index.html https://theknow.denverpost.com/2019/10/04/monument-for-the-308-chicken-denver-public-library/225692/ https://www.eater.com/2018/3/20/16973532/mcdonalds-starbucks-kfc-china-pizza-hut-growth-sales https://www.eater.com/2016/2/3/10906152/kfc-china-lawsuit-mutant-chicken https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/florida/articles/2020-02-09/city-moves-to-change-code-for-emotional-support-chickens https://m.newser.com/story/262927/america-now-buys-thousands-of-chicken-diapers-each-month.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2018/03/02/feature/the-silicon-valley-elites-latest-status-symbol-chickens/ https://boingboing.net/2018/02/22/kfc-chicken-shortage-blamed-on.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-43142498 https://m.newser.com/story/255575/kfcs-weird-problem-it-has-no-chicken.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/police-urge-stop-calling-kfc-chicken-shortage-dhl-tower-hamlets-a8220321.html https://freefromharm.org/chicken-behavior-an-overview-of-recent-science/ http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-startling-intelligence-of-the-common-chicken/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170103091955.htm Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The chicken threat has been around longer than you'd think. Today we'll turn to the fields of philosophy, geneaology and etymology to help illustrate the what drives the chicken menace. References: https://www.kent.ac.uk/news/science/3384/chickens-closer-to-dinosaurs-than-other-birds https://earthbuddies.net/are-chickens-really-the-closest-descendants-of-t-rex/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Mike Soper; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This time, I'll highlight possible acts of biological warfare and geographical concerns, and consider who are allies and who are adversaries. References: https://www.tasteinc.com/five-countries-consume-chicken/ https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/04/europe/austria-chicken-highway/index.html https://www.fengshuiweb.co.uk/chineseanimalsecretfriends.htm https://www.almanac.com/news/raising-chickens/raising-chickens-101-when-chickens-stop-laying-eggs https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-many-chickens-are-there-in-the-world.html https://www.statista.com/statistics/263961/top-countries-worldwide-by-chicken-stock-2007/ Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead, Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we go into poultry propaganda and how chickens and eggs are portrayed in the media; social media, traditional/mainstream media, movies, books, games and toys. References: https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/eggs/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-reasons-why-eggs-are-the-healthiest-food-on-the-planet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork._The_Other_White_Meat https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Melody Ballard; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Most of us don't fully realize the chicken takeover threat that's all around us! Learn why you need to be concerned, and how widespread the situation has become. Pete also proposes some ways to keep the chicken menace at bay. References: https://www.statista.com/statistics/183678/per-capita-consumption-of-eggs-in-the-us-since-2000/ https://www.nationalchickencouncil.org/about-the-industry/statistics/per-capita-consumption-of-poultry-and-livestock-1965-to-estimated-2012-in-pounds/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/10-us-states-with-the-highest-number-of-farms.html Credits (or blames): Written & Produced by Dan Grinstead; Voices: Dan Grinstead, Jackie Grinstead, Brandon Murphy; Music: Pretzelhead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app