Cockadoodle Coup! Pretzelhead
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When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was even carried out. Host Pete Wallace explores history, geography, security, genetics, the economy & more to examine a serious potential threat to all of humanity: the Chicken Apocalypse. Some may dismiss it as doomsday prepper hogwash. Some may consider this satire or dark comedy a la 'Monty Python' or 'Shaun of the Dead'. Through research, interviews, and insightful commentary, the case for grave, poultry-based danger to humans is made clear. Ignore this information at your own peril!
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Season 1, Ep. 37 - Harbingers of Doom
http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-egg-month-may/
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Season 1, Ep. 36 - The Cleveland Browns, Ayam Cemani and a Tale of Two Cities
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 -
Season 1, Ep. 35 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles ... and Buses and Boats and Bikes
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 -
Season 1, Ep. 34 - The Idiot Box, Bikini Bottom and a G.O.A.T.
“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 -
Season 1, Ep. 33 - The Shape of Evil
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 -
Season 1, Ep. 32 - It's All Fun and Games Until Chickens Get Involved
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