Cockadoodle Coup!
Cockadoodle Coup!
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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!
Season 1, Ep. 37 - Harbingers of Doom
http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-egg-month-may/ http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-barbecue-month-may/
May 7, 2021
1 min
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._Wardhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomona_Collegehttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baltimore-colts-move-to-indianapolishttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_Cemanihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriots%E2%80%93Ravens_rivalryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Modellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Browns_relocation_controversy
Apr 23, 2021
11 min
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.htmlhttps://about.usps.com/publications/pub260a/pub260a_v03_revision_092019_tech_007.htmhttps://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/01/bezos-amazon-team-wins-guinness-world-record-in-chicken-wing-eating.htmlhttps://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/those-crazy-chicken-buses/
Apr 9, 2021
13 min
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-willhttps://lostinspace.fandom.com/wiki/Debbie_The_Chickenhttps://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Ernie_the_Giant_Chickenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107144/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462485/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092625/https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Sea_chickenhttps://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/
Mar 26, 2021
15 min
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_Racewayhttps://einsty.com/list-of-animals-that-lay-eggs/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faberg%C3%A9_egghttp://en.believethesign.com/index.php?title=The_Egg-shaped_Carhttps://www.candystore.com/blog/holidays/halloween/definitive-ranking-best-worst-halloween-candies/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oologyhttps://www.farandwide.com/s/white-house-tour-dc7375b9ea8a47a4https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/whitehousepets-3/https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2015/oct/05/history-egging-political-protest-britainhttps://iowaculture.gov/history/education/educator-resources/primary-source-sets/great-depression-and-herbert-hoover/chickenhttps://www.thoughtco.com/british-troops-burned-capitol-and-white-house-1814-1773649https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-burning-of-washington
Mar 5, 2021
12 min
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-657121https://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!)
Feb 17, 2021
12 min
Season 1, Ep. 31 - Tetra-chromatic vision, Dead reckoning and Mike the Headless Chicken
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-tetrachromacyhttps://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.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Nkqkdk5LEhttps://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-deafhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_the_Headless_Chickenhttps://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-outlandish-story-of-mike-the-headless-chicken.htmlhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-built-the-chicken-church-indonesia
Feb 3, 2021
9 min
Season 1, Ep. 30 - The Woodchuck Revolution and Egg Tornadoes
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.htmlhttps://www.distractify.com/p/what-does-step-chicken-mean-on-tiktokhttps://www.bustle.com/life/woodchuck-revolution-tiktok-meme-explainedhttps://animalsake.com/facts-about-groundhogshttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/viral-egg-hack-tiktok-2021-19642066https://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.htmlhttps://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/
Jan 21, 2021
8 min
Bonus Episode - Home on the Range
Phone conversation with friend of the show and former Rhode Island state historian Howard Pixmore.
Jan 7, 2021
3 min
Season 1, Ep. 29 - OK, Boomer.
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_generationshttps://time.com/3858309/attention-spans-goldfish/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/26/style/step-chickens-tiktok-cult-wars.htmlhttps://www.chickencheck.in/farm-to-table/traditional-chicken-breeding/https://www.chickencheck.in/faq/supersized-chicken/
Dec 30, 2020
8 min
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