6 chapters across the catalog
The hosts debunk a Daily Mail story claiming ISIS banned pigeon breeding because seeing bird genitals is offensive to Islam. They discuss the performative nature of ISIS propaganda, including the throwing of individuals off buildings. They argue that these stories are often hoaxes or exaggerated for Western media consumption.
Executive Producer Joshua Judd, Vegan Listeners, and Crow Intelligence
Joshua Judd of Tempe, Arizona, is named executive producer after donating $165, representing one dollar for every episode to date. The hosts discuss the presence of vegan listeners and share anecdotes about a local pigeon family at the Command Center. Dvorak notes the high intelligence of crows, specifically their ability to recognize human faces and hold grudges.
Chihuahua Abandonment, Hollywood Trends, Pigeon Updates
Chihuahuas have reportedly become the most abandoned dog breed at pounds following a Hollywood-driven trend of carrying them as accessories. The hosts criticize the public for treating animals like children and then abandoning them when the responsibility becomes difficult. An update is provided on "Granola" the pigeon, who has returned with a girlfriend named Gretchen to lay eggs.
Pigeon Nesting, Oatmeal and Granola Flight Day
A personal anecdote describes the fate of two fledgling pigeons, named Oatmeal and Granola, who nested on a window sill. During their first attempt at flight, Oatmeal died after falling two stories, while Granola successfully reached the ground. The hosts reflect on the harsh realities of urban nature and the instinct to rescue wildlife.
San Francisco Construction Noise and Laser Pointer Retaliation
A host describes an ongoing conflict with the Transbay Joint Power Authority over early-morning construction noise in San Francisco. After failed attempts to involve the police or building inspectors, the host recounts using a high-powered laser pointer to scare away crows and considers chaining himself to construction equipment in protest.
Pigeon Hatching Science, San Francisco Sterilization Programs
Two pigeons, nicknamed Fred and Ginger, successfully hatched chicks on a windowsill ledge in San Francisco after several failed nesting attempts. Observations suggest that the city of San Francisco may be using chemical-laced feed to make the local pigeon population sterile. Feeding the birds organic raisin muesli appeared to assist in the successful hatching of the two chicks, debunking the local legend that baby pigeons are never seen in the wild.
