Podcasts about pigeons

Think pigeons are just "sky rats"? Think again. This week, we're heading to 2300 NE 63rd St to explore the American Pigeon Museum & Heritage Center, a world-class facility hidden on 10 beautiful acres in Oklahoma City. From War Heroes like Cher Ami—the bird that saved a WWI battalion—to high-stakes Pigeon Racing athletes worth thousands of dollars, we're diving into the fascinating (and surprisingly zen) world of these feathered veterans. You'll learn about "Rolling" competitions, birds with bell-bottom feet, and why the pigeon was actually the first domesticated bird in history. In the second half of the show: We're celebrating "Real American Heroes" right here in Norman. We highlight the heartwarming story of Lyz Farrar (owner of Donate-A-Miracle) and the group of local high school seniors who stepped up to support her thrift store and the community. In This Episode: The World of Wings: Exploring the diversity of the African Owl and the Parlor Roller. Feathered Veterans: The emotional history of the Dickin Medal and pigeons in combat. The Sport of Kings: How pigeon racing works and the high stakes involved. Community Spotlight: Norman seniors Everett Lee, Skylar Lipscomb, and Trenam Verbick giving back to Donate-A-Miracle. Plan Your Visit: Location: 2300 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK Hours: Friday & Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm Admission: Free (Suggested $5 donation) Website: theamericanpigeonmuseum.org Support Our Sponsors: Today's show is brought to you by Friends of Nicoma Park. Support local community initiatives at facebook.com/friendsofnicomapark. #OklahomaCity #OnlyInOK #AmericanPigeonMuseum #OKCHistory #NormanOK #PigeonRacing #CherAmi #DonateAMiracle #OklahomaMuseums #VisitOKC #GoodNewsOklahoma #CommunityHeroes

Pigeons are funny little guys you may have seen walking or even flying around. Some people hate them, some people like them, some people judge each individual pigeon on its own merit. This week we talk about NYC's official bird and we solve some problems concerning an airplane encounters and corporate confidence. For full-length weekly bonus episodes check out the TCGTE Patreon!Like the show? Rate Us on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choice Classic Radio presents Sherlock Holmes. Today we bring to you the episode titled “Telltale Pigeon Feathers.”  Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at  http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Just as the prophecy foretold, a brand spanking new episode of Earthling Entertainment is here! Ghosts, Men in Black, Pigeons with brain implants, we've got it all. You'll be flat out flabbergasted by the plethora of pleasurable listening painstakingly prepared in this positively packed powerhouse of a podcast!

Hand balancing is entering a new chapter. In this episode, Meaghan Wegg introduces the Hand Balancing syllabus under Aerial Arts and shares why balance is not a trick or a strength test, but a skill that can be taught safely and progressively. From reducing fear upside down to building confidence through clear structure, this conversation explores how a syllabus changes the way hand balancing is taught in studios. If you teach dancers, aerialists, or acro students, this episode offers a fresh perspective on balance, alignment, and what is now possible with a structured approach. Ready to bring Hand Balancing to your studio? Register now and be part of the first wave of teachers building this discipline the right way. Meaghan Wegg Meaghan grew up dancing where she studied Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Acro. In 2001, Meaghan was accepted in to L'Ecole Nationale de Cirque in Montreal where she specialized in aerial hoop and contortion with additional training in Ballet, Contemporary and Modern. Upon graduation in 2005, Meaghan performed professionally as a principal dancer in many roles, including the cast of ‘Tomorrow' (Pigeons, International) and the cast of ‘Loft' (7 Fingers). From 2009 – 2012, Meaghan performed on tour globally with Cirque Du Soleil's ‘Quidam' as a feature aerialist. Following an extremely successful performance career, Meaghan shifted her focus to coaching and choreography. In 2013 Meaghan graduated with a diploma from L'Ecole Nationale de Cirque (Montreal, Canada) with a major in Research of Acrobatics, and a minor in Hand to Hand partnering for dancers. Currently she works as a private acrobatic coach and choreographer, and attracts students from around the world with a focus on career development, choreography and professional stage preparation. Meaghan founded Move With The Beat dance competitions in 2013. She is the Aerial Arts Division Manager with Acrobatic Arts. Most recently she has launched her Aerial Arts Online syllabus guiding teachers with her course for their students and class preparations. Meaghan started The Academy Circus as a local London, Ontario circus and acrobatic facility in 2017. Meaghan recently has been hired for global choreographic projects in Australia, Montreal, France, China and India creating large scale shows for special events, Casino shows and year end performance university shows. She is passionate about welcoming everyone into the performance industry while sharing tips and tools about making it a reality. She is now an on call Artistic Coach with Cirque du Soleil. Meaghan is very happy to be settled in her home town of London Ontario with her small family! A full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-128-hand-balancing-reimagined-with-meaghan-wegg Listen to Meaghan's Previous Episodes: Ep. 114 Take it to the Air with Meaghan WeggEp. 83 Headstand Progressions for Beginners with Meaghan WeggEp. 71 Student vs Professional Training with Tim Buckley & Meaghan WeggEp. 46 Managing Headaches During Acro Class with Meaghan WeggEp. 7 Acrobatic Arts Australia, New Zealand and Asia Division Managers - Meaghan Wegg and Tim Buckley If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

In light of the passing of Fred Smith, bassist in NY punks and art punk pioneers Television (on a weekend of a number of monumental losses in rock music), we played some of Marquee Moon, which turned 49 on Sunday. We've got new music on the show and Karla Chubb from SPRINTS joins us for an interview! I'll also fill you in on their incredible live set. Music byTelevision, Skindred, ALT BLK ERA, Ailbhe Reddy, Whitelands, Pigeon, Jody and the Jerms, Adult DVD, DEADLETTER, Snail., Hyphen, sleepazoid, Telescreens, SPRINTS.Cover photo: Karla Chubb of SPRINTS live at Longboat Hall, 1 February 2026 by Sam Ciampa.Find this week's playlist here. Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

Stupid News 2-9-2026 6am …Russian Tech Company Claims to have Turned Pigeons into Living Drones …He Stole $4K worth of Meat …How not to act at a Sushi Bar

Rise and shine, Woodland! It's Monday, February 9th, and we are coming at you live after a wild Super Bowl weekend. First off, grab your shovels because we've had three straight weekends of snow, and the forecast says more is on the way. We might see a "heat wave" of 38 degrees this Wednesday, but don't get too comfortable—it's freezing right back up.In school news, it's a shortened "ABAB week" with no school this Friday for "Valentine break". Make sure to return those overdue library books and get ready for the big Volleyball vs. Football game on February 26th. Over at the news desk, things are getting weird with red street lights in Denmark and reports of Russian cyborg spy pigeons. We even have ancient history news with a 2,200-year-old elephant bone found in Spain.In sports, the Seahawks took the Super Bowl 29-13, and our own boys' basketball team is looking for a big win against Ansonia today after crushing Derby. Finally, BTS fans, get your wallets ready for the new "Army Bomb" light stick. Stay warm, charge those Chromebooks, and have a great morning

Day 1,442.Today, as reports suggest Russian troops are in turmoil across the frontline after being denied access to Starlink satellite communications, we return to Abu Dhabi for the latest developments in the ongoing trilateral peace talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. We then hear live from Kyiv with firsthand reactions and descriptions of the situation on the ground, before turning to the Russian press for insight into the state of Russia's economy – and an extraordinary story about Moscow's efforts to turn pigeons into drones.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Antonia Langford (Journalist in Kyiv). @antonialford on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Russia spends half its state budget on military (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-spent-half-its-state-budget-on-military-in-2025/ How Russia uses neural chips to turn live pigeons into drones (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-implants-chips-spy-pigeons-brains-cyborgs-war/ The last foreign correspondent to file from a war zone via carrier pigeon (Airmail):https://airmail.news/issues/2024-7-27/the-view-from-here Record-breaking Russian strikes during peace negotiations (Centre for Information Resilience):https://www.info-res.org/eyes-on-russia/articles/record-breaking-russian-strikes-during-peace-negotiations/ Sanctions having ‘significant impact' on Russian economy, says EU special envoy (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/05/sanctions-significant-impact-russian-economy-interview-eu-special-envoy-david-osullivan Keith Kellogg says he left Trump's White House to be 'free to talk' about Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/keith-kellogg-says-he-left-trumps-white-house-to-be-free-to-talk-about-ukraine/ Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-us-ignored-offers-to-extend-nuclear-arms-control-agreement-as-treaty-set-to-expire/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Steve Caplin majors on AI, with Barnsley declaring itself the UK's first "tech town", Google's Project Genie creating a virtual world from text or even a photo and the University of Montreal testing whether humans or AI are the more creative. We eavesdrop on an internet chatroom that is only for AI agents, hearing what they think of us and whether they believe they are conscious. There's a flying umbrella, crowdfunded add-ons for the Swiss Army knife, the Russians developing cyborg pigeons that can be controlled remotely and a breakthrough in smart clothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

À la Une de la presse, jeudi : des pigeons espions développés en Russie ; un "ami" virtuel qui pourrait vous surveiller ; des centaines de journalistes licenciés au Washington Post ; et un "ministère du Sexe" qui fait grincer des dents en Arménie.

Nottingham University's Will Smith has been studying them in Scotland's Outer Hebrides since 2019 and joins Emile to share his research.

SPECIAL GUEST INFORMATION:  Explore God's Wild & Wonderful world on Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids and families: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo Have you ever heard of a bird delivering mail? We recently learned about Cher Ami, a homing pigeon who served in World War I and delivered a life-saving message that helped save many soldiers. Today, we are deep diving into how God designed homing pigeons with this incredible ability to find their way across the sky. This lesson comes straight from Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast for kids and families. Here's what we'll be learning: Why Were Pigeons Used to Deliver Messages? What Is Magnetoreception? How Do Pigeons Find the Right Address? Do Humans Have a Homing Instinct?   This episode originally aired on Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo Listen to Real Cool History for Kids Episode 169: the Amazing Story of Cher Ami HERE

This week Lauren interviews a resident who is concerned about the morality of the community.

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Choice Classic Radio presents The Whistler, which aired from 1942 to 1955. Today we bring to you the episode titled "The Eager Pigeon.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

Reddit rSlash Storytime maliciouscompliance where Wild Karens in the Jungle Karen accused me of cutting the line at Disneyland, but the cast member proved her wrong in front of everyone Entitled Male Karen ( Keith?) shut down at pharmacy The Karen my husband deals with A very demanding Karen at the Chinese takeaway shop I work at Karen-ey Fried Chicken She got MAD I wouldn't work for her Entitled woman thinks that I'm her manservant Some guy storms up to me and says, “I need extra towels in 402. Right now.” The Day My Shirt Got Me Yelled at in a Supermarket one time at kroger, i got yelled at. Spoiled Woman Insists I Let Her Skip the Line Wild Karen gets mad at ME for the State Fairs "doves" actually being Pigeons... Blue shirt at Walmart? Must be management so I'll hit him with my cart. I met my first Karen Karen can't comprehend I don't work in the OR Please put those back in MY cart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deacon Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control, Dropout TV) returns to the CONgregation, and today even the highest in the church grows weary. He shares nearly being fooled by a fake credit union posing as his own. Meanwhile, Laci regales Jacquis with the tale of a major pigeon heist: an organized crime ring in Belgium stealing elite racing pigeons worth millions, cutting into lofts to snatch champion birds. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJacquis Neal: @jacquisnealResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2025/pigeon-racing-china-crime-belgium/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAMtz85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4oUnvFW3FdZ7YeGZL7aQ-v362mX51VXZmjfhmVb1jQt99N6ntibO_9ZLYoT_aem_afSDtoi9XWhrQf45zuPOYAhttps://apnews.com/article/pigeon-racing-breeding-theft-belgium-fraud-4313323916aae9aa85b0e240851726bahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl--sl_Q8tohttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sold-expensive-pigeon Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick brings on Edmonton Oilers content creator & superfan Stuart For Real to talk all things hockey, Leafs, Oil, and much more - GET IT! 

This episode kicks off with welcomes and announcements before diving straight into conspiracy talk, starting with the infamous pigeon conspiracy theory. The hosts break down dark cartoon fan theories, exploring how childhood classics somehow end up with the most disturbing alternate interpretations imaginable.Things get even weirder as the conversation shifts to mermaids, manatees, and how folklore, misinformation, and imagination collide. From there, the episode pivots into heavier real-world topics, including debates around international justice systems, homeowner self-defense laws, and controversial ICE arrest discussions—handled with humor, curiosity, and plenty of off-the-rails commentary.Later, the crew jumps into pop culture with talk of a Melania Trump biopic, animal testing controversies, and a wild McDonald's dad story that spirals into raiding kids' snacks. The episode wraps up with conversations about Sean John, questionable song lyrics, movie spoilers, and final reminders about upcoming open mic details and subscribing to the channel.As always, it's a fast-moving, no-filter conversation that blends conspiracy, culture, and comedy into one unpredictable ride.

We are handed and identity at birth. That identity is nurtured, even though it's probably and most likely and certainly false. We are put into pigeon holes. We gladly buy them because we do not know what else to do.

Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing, including music from Lime Garden, Pigeon, Tom Emlyn, Midding, Pem, comfort, Hot Face, Group A.D., Praise Lubangu, Coach Party, Panda Swim, AtticOmatic, Melanie Baker, Champion Trees, Bung, Clara Pople and a Track of the Week from comfort.Produced in Manchester by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 6 Music.

Pigeon spies, Corporate spy adventures, Cuban revelations, Biography of a spy, Military dolphins, Secret Service secrets, Encrypted saxophones.

What a fun convo! He doesn't post a ton on social but he's talking with me about everything! From his original Def Comedy Jam experience to recently performing comedy in Austin for the first time ever! What's up with that pigeon head?! HAHA! The one and only Damon Wayans Jr. is on the pod this week! Enjoy! Instagram: @tinocochino @mrdamon2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Festival Paris en toutes lettres 2025 Voyage voyage raconte l'histoire d'Orso et Marie, un couple dont le quotidien insouciant se heurte à un chagrin brutal. Pour faire diversion, ils se lancent dans un road-trip improvisé. Grandiose et dérisoire, celui-ci les mènera du musée du Poids au musée de l'Amiante, du musée de la Gendarmerie à celui du Pigeon, en passant par Lourdes, la Moselle et Saint-Tropez. Autant d'étapes et de détours pour partir à la recherche d'autres vies que la leur et tenter, dans cette échappée, de préserver en eux un esprit d'enfance que l'âge adulte laisse trop souvent derrière lui. Comment naît un roman d'amour et d'aventure ? Pourquoi pense-t-on à autre chose ? Comment choisir sa direction quand on n'a pas de destination précise ? Quel véhicule choisir pour s'enfuir ? Pourquoi conserve-t-on certains objets dans des musées ? Où sont les dragons ? Que lire sur l'autoroute ? Où manger la meilleure pizza du monde ? Dans cette conférence-performance où il retrace la genèse de son roman en images et en histoires, Victor Pouchet tente de répondre à ces questions et propose une version augmentée du voyage. À lire – Victor Pouchet, Voyage voyage, collection « Arbalète », Gallimard, 2025

Solve crimes with the great detective in "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories." Featuring classic tales by Arthur Conan Doyle, this podcast brings you the brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the world of Holmes, these timeless mysteries will keep you captivated.

An old man carves a puppet for revenge, but when the puppet begins talking, he tries to teach it to be a real boy in order for his hair to be real as well.  As the puppet tries to prove his father's hair is real, he learns through hardship and hard work what it means to be a real boy, while also losing his fortune and being eaten by a shark.   Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).        Sponsored by: Dan Raymond Souvenireal Medallion Collection Holders, The People's Democratic Republic Against Dan Raymond       Credits:      Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Parrot, Acquaintance 3 Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Piñot-cchio, Hostage Wife, Acquaintance 2 Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Grandpa, Policeman, Homeowner, Director, Announcer 1, Crow, Dan Raymond, Roommate 1, Lamp-Wick, Dairy Farmer, Pedestrian 4, Acquaintance 1 Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Fred Savage, Geppetto, Ticket Taker, Pulcinella, Innkeeper, Owl, Beach Goer 2, Pedestrian 1, Sandwhich Staker, Daysk Haybel-Shoofel, Alidoro, Announcer 3 Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Mastro Antonio, Bystander 2, Talking Cricket, Drummer, Fox, Announcer 2, Pigeon, Beach Goer 3, Fisherman, Pedestrian 3, Egg Counter, Little Man Susan Day - Mom, Bystander 1, Piper, Harlequin, Cat, Fairy Maiden, Beach Goer 1, Roommate 2, Pedestrian 2, Dormouse 

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Like the majority of American men over 35, Anita's partner is balding...and they're both a little distressed about it. But why? She brings her questions to two men who've interrogated baldness from all angles: race, sexuality, science, media, culture and lived experience. They'll explore where this fear comes from and how many other men feel this way.Meet the guests:- E. Patrick Johnson is dean of the School of Communication and Annenberg University Professor at Northwestern University and the author of “Scatter the Pigeons,” an essay on baldness, masculinity and Blackness- Glen Jankowski is an assistant professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin whose research includes the medicalization of baldness and the history of marketing anti-baldness productsRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on Instagram Leave a message for EmbodiedRegister for our five-year anniversary eventPlease note: This episode originally published December 12, 2024.

Matt and I get rabbit trailed early but finally get to the topic of pigeon shooting. Its a fascinating topic for me and this conversation only is a small beginning to the topic.Thank you to our sponsorsAspen Thicket Grouse Dogs aspenthicketgrousedogs.comPine Hill Gun Dogs phkscllc@gmail.comSecond Chance Bird dogs Wild Card Outfitters and Guide Service wildcardoutdoors.comPrairie ridge Farms prairieridgefarms.comWing and Clay Magazine

The Daisies chat about episode 7 of The Traitors UK (series 4). They discuss Harriet's snowballing doom, from her scuffle with Roxy at breakfast to her kamikaze round table appearance. They also chat about Matt's wobbly steps towards the dark side, and whether, in light of Rachel's formidable track record of taking down her opponents, they are Team Traitor or Team Faithful.Watch this full episode on our Youtube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Inside the Red and White Nat & Kate are back at the Emirates for the first game of 2026 against Yanited. 1 point secured in the frustrating draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may know Mo Willems from his books about “The Pigeon” – who asks, pleads, even demands to do things like drive a school bus. Or from unlikely best friends “Elephant & Piggie,” who will soon have their own Paramount+ streaming series. We talk with the acclaimed children's book author about his approach to involving and inspiring children with interactive stories, and his latest projects — including two upcoming stage performances at San Francisco's comedy festival, Sketchfest. Mo Willems has two upcoming stage performances at San Francisco's comedy festival, Sketchfest, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets can be found here. Guests: Mo Willems, children's book author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Pigeons, Cappuccino, and Coffee-Scented Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Bram stond op Schiphol, drukker dan ooit in de winter.En: Bram stood at Schiphol, busier than ever in the winter.Nl: De geur van koffie zweefde in de lucht, vermengd met de frisse winterwind die door de automatische deuren naar binnen blies.En: The aroma of coffee floated in the air, mingling with the fresh winter wind that blew in through the automatic doors.Nl: Bram hield van koffie.En: Bram loved coffee.Nl: Hij had gehoord over de nieuwe koffiezaak met de beroemde 'Vlaamse Truffel Cappuccino'.En: He had heard about the new coffee shop with the famous 'Vlaamse Truffel Cappuccino'.Nl: Zijn vrienden, Janneke en Pieter, stonden bij de bagageband.En: His friends, Janneke and Pieter, were standing by the baggage carousel.Nl: “Bram, vergeet niet goed te kijken waar je heen gaat!” riep Janneke terwijl ze haar koffer vastpakte.En: “Bram, don't forget to watch where you're going!” called out Janneke as she grabbed her suitcase.Nl: Bram knikte en glimlachte.En: Bram nodded and smiled.Nl: Maar zijn gedachten dwaalden al af, op zoek naar koffie.En: But his thoughts were already wandering, in search of coffee.Nl: Hij zag een rij mensen en voelde zijn hart sneller kloppen.En: He saw a queue of people and felt his heart beat faster.Nl: 'Dat moet het zijn,' dacht hij enthousiast.En: 'That must be it,' he thought excitedly.Nl: Zonder twee keer na te denken, voegde hij zich bij de rij.En: Without thinking twice, he joined the line.Nl: Hij zei gedag tegen de persoon voor hem, maar die keek verwonderd.En: He said hello to the person in front of him, but they looked puzzled.Nl: “Rij jij ook?” vroeg de man, starend naar Bram.En: “Are you also racing?” asked the man, staring at Bram.Nl: Bram knikte halvelings, niet goed horend door de herrie om hem heen, zijn gedachten vol warme cappuccino's.En: Bram nodded halfheartedly, not hearing well because of the noise around him, his thoughts full of warm cappuccinos.Nl: Echter, in plaats van naar koffie, stond hij ineens bij een inschrijfformulier.En: However, instead of heading for coffee, he suddenly found himself at a registration form.Nl: Voor hij het doorhad, had hij zijn naam gezet naast "deelnemer."En: Before he realized it, he had signed his name next to "participant."Nl: Janneke en Pieter stonden ondertussen bij de deuren, zoekend naar Bram.En: Janneke and Pieter were meanwhile at the doors, looking for Bram.Nl: Pieter wees naar de groep mensen in de rij.En: Pieter pointed at the group of people in line.Nl: “Daar is hij, maar wat doet hij daar?” Ze haastten zich naar de menigte, net toen Bram door een organisator naar een grote hal werd geleid.En: “There he is, but what is he doing there?” They hurried to the crowd, just as Bram was led by an organizer to a large hall.Nl: De ruimte was vol met koerende duiven.En: The space was full of cooing pigeons.Nl: “Bram, wat doe je?” vroeg Janneke, onderdrukt lachend.En: “Bram, what are you doing?” asked Janneke, suppressing laughter.Nl: Bram keek verward rond.En: Bram looked around, confused.Nl: “Ik dacht dat ik in de rij stond voor koffie,” zei hij.En: “I thought I was in line for coffee,” he said.Nl: “Weet je wel waar je nu bent?” vroeg Pieter.En: “Do you even know where you are now?” asked Pieter.Nl: Bram keek op naar de banner boven zijn hoofd: “Schiphol Duivenrace Kampioen 2023.” “Ach, wat kan het kwaad,” zuchtte hij en besloot mee te doen, hopend op een wonder dat hem alsnog koffie zou brengen.En: Bram looked up at the banner above his head: “Schiphol Duivenrace Kampioen 2023.” “Oh, what harm can it do,” he sighed and decided to participate, hoping for a miracle that would still bring him coffee.Nl: De race begon.En: The race began.Nl: Bram had geen idee wat hij moest doen, maar de duif in zijn handen leek dat wel.En: Bram had no idea what he was supposed to do, but the pigeon in his hands seemed to know.Nl: Met een flapperend lawaai schoot de vogel weg.En: With a fluttering noise, the bird shot away.Nl: Tot ieders verbazing, won Bram de race.En: To everyone's surprise, Bram won the race.Nl: De menigte applaudisseerde luid.En: The crowd applauded loudly.Nl: Het bleek dat de beloning, naast een trofee, ook een voucher voor gratis koffie was, gesponsord door de nieuwe koffiezaak als promotie.En: It turned out the reward, besides a trophy, was also a voucher for free coffee, sponsored by the new coffee shop as a promotion.Nl: Bram stond met de 'Duivenrace Kampioen' trofee in zijn handen, lachend om het avontuur.En: Bram stood with the 'Duivenrace Kampioen' trophy in his hands, laughing at the adventure.Nl: Hij draaide zich om naar Janneke en Pieter.En: He turned to Janneke and Pieter.Nl: “Dit was niet wat ik verwachtte, maar het was zeker de moeite waard.” Ze lachten allemaal, en Bram leerde die dag dat, hoewel het belangrijk was om beter op te letten, onverwachte avonturen ook zo hun charme hadden.En: “This wasn't what I expected, but it was definitely worth it.” They all laughed, and Bram learned that day that, although it was important to pay better attention, unexpected adventures had their charm too.Nl: En ja, hij kreeg eindelijk die heerlijke cappuccino.En: And yes, he finally got that delicious cappuccino. 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“Pigeons; the vultures of the bird world.”PODCAST CHALLENGE: Can two siblings discuss three gods (Hapi, Babi, and Nekhbet) in under 30 minutes?Other topics include justice for vultures, Babi not being able to keep his mouth shut, a Smartt family story about a primate at the zoo, the hosts' top rivers, a reminder that Nephtys is NOT a water goddess, Rick Riordan making another odd choice, and Darien still being unable to consistently pronounce “Thoth.”Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and sexual intercourse.See what's in store for Bunker 9 in 2026 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut NovelMost writing podcasts just inspire. This one teaches the craft skills that hook readers.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.

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Nearly 600 pigeons of dazzling variety competed this weekend at the annual Spirit of St. Louis Winter Pigeon Show. Held at Purina Farms, the competition showcased a flock of some of the finest pigeons in the country, with competitors representing Missouri, Illinois and at least 15 other states. We get to know several competitors and learn about their fanciest pigeons, from the frillbacks to the show rollers. Producer Danny Wicentowski explores the pigeon show and shares details about the judging process that separates champion pigeons from the rest of the flock.

Pigeons and humans have been in close contact for thousands of years. In fact, pigeons are among the very first birds to be domesticated. There is no doubt that people have formed a special relationship with these birds, and that is especially apparent to anyone who goes to visit the American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. That's exactly what Ben did for this episode, meeting with museum employee Ashlee Mikesell for a quick tour and meet-and-greet with some special live birds. Also on this week's episode, the editors discuss their own favorite museums and educational centers across the state, and podvents wishes a happy eightieth birthday to a music icon. You won't want to miss it!

What is making that noise? Pigeons are! They make noise from early in the morning!你聽見了嗎？鴿子從一大早就開始發出這些聲音。Click HERE for the full transcript!

The classic city bird. Chest puffed. Neck shimmering like slick oil on water. Moving through streets like a long term resident who knows every shortcut and has no interest in leaving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A talking puppet determined to prove his father's hair will be real learns through hardship and hard work what it means to be a real boy, while also losing his fortune and being eaten by a shark.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).        Sponsored by: The People's Democratic Republic Against Dan Raymond    Credits:      Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Parrot, Acquaintance 3 Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Piñot-cchio, Acquaintance 2 Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Grandpa, Crow, Dan Raymond, Roommate 1, Lamp-Wick, Dairy Farmer, Pedestrian 4, Acquaintance 1 Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Fred Savage, Geppetto, Owl, Beach Goer 2, Pedestrian 1, Sandwhich Staker, Daysk Haybel-Shoofel, Alidoro, Announcer 3 Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Talking Cricket, Fox, Pigeon, Beach Goer 3, Fisherman, Pedestrian 3, Egg Counter, Little Man Susan Day – Cat, Fairy Maiden, Beach Goer 1, Roommate 2, Pedestrian 2, Dormouse 

How birds and their metaphors move through the work and the lives of novelist, John Banville, art critic, Orit Gat, novelist, Sara Baume, journalist and author Paddy Woodworth. Under consideration are: The Pigeon; The Swift; The Wheatear; and The Crane. But which scribe fancies which wìngéd muse? (First broadcast Dec 24)

The Pigeons join forces with the crew from the Cheap Seats for a playoff preview show to get you ready for the Birds playoff run.

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LFG Canada!!! WJ Showdown with Czechia preview, Leafs and Oil Talk, Team Canada Olympic Roster and Much More! BOOM!!! 

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The Pigeons crew gathers for one last episode in 2025 to reflect on a tumultuous, but in many ways fulfilling, year in Philly sports.

A Russian tech company claims it can upload flight commands directly into a bird's brain — and convince the pigeon it was its own idea.READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/russia-mind-controlled-pigeonsWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness #MindControl #Biodrones #BrainChips #Russia #Surveillance #Neurotechnology #SpyTech #Pigeons #ScienceNews