Flightless Bird
David FarrierFlightless Bird follows journalist David Farrier as he learns about what makes America special from his unique perspective as a Kiwi accidentally marooned in the Land of the Free. Infinitely curious but never judgmental, each week, David (along with cohost and American Rob) seeks to understand what makes America so unique, strange, and wonderful.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureComedy | |||
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In this week’s spooky Flightless Bird, Rosabel reveals her thoughts on the afterlife and ghosts, before David meets a bunch of Americans who’ve taken part in, or run, Christian Hell Houses. What is a Hell House, and what do they have to do with Hallo... more
In this week’s episode, Hayden explains why his old band broke up and David reveals some shocking news: Rosabel’s name is not “Roosevelt”. Next, Rob takes David deeper down the emo rabbit hole. They’re joined in the studio by Chris Carrabba (Dashboa... more
In this week’s Flightless Bird, we reveal the results of the competition to guess Rosabel’s filthy email address, before David travels to Portland to see if it really is a raging city out of control. Rob also talks to some locals to get their take ab... more
In this week’s Flightless Bird, David talks to a man who lived as a train hopper for two years. They talk about the lifestyle, dangers and chaos of illegally hitching rides across America using the railroad system. The country’s first train tracks we... more
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- Train Hoppers - Who Knew!?
This show continues to amaze me. You find topics I have never thought about like train hopping!! Simon was such a compelling guest. And David, literally multiple times, I asked a question out loud and then you asked it like where they’d go when injured. Thank you for a great episode. (Drinking cultures like Wisconsin, Chicago and other Midwest places might be an interesting future topic. We’re pros in that part of the country.)
Apple Podcasts5Mike K Austin
United States22 days ago - Massively Broad Statements
I typically like this podcast and find it interesting to hear someone’s new perspective on places and topics that we as Americans have always grown up with and known.
The Koney 2012 episode starts off by both hosts talking as they normally do and then they both go off topic talking about the “Cracker Barrel Debacle” and then into gun control.
They make statements like “AK 47’s are killing machines and Americans love it.” And “How effective outrage can be over a brand change and ineffective it... more
Apple Podcasts1HPM89United Statesa month ago - Going downhill
Unfortunately this podcast is going downhill. They don’t research. I usually know more about a topic than they do and that says a lot. Also if you’re looking for a one sided unintelligent discussion this might be for you.
Apple Podcasts1dresdfrhkg
Canadaa month ago - Who Needs an Umbrella Anyway?
This show has gone up in quality significantly after leaving the armchair umbrella. While I enjoyed the early episodes in their quirkier topics into what makes the USA tick, David and Rob now dive into the country under a more critical and unfiltered lens. It is both refreshing and often uncomfortable and makes you question your complicity in some of the icky parts of our country. They do a great job sprinkling in those light-hearted episodes too but are really doing the work in trying to get Am... more
Apple Podcasts5JorphabaUnited States2 months ago - David , you beauty
The podcast is amazing !! Supporting this podcast and it’s independent direction ❤️Best of luck to David and the FB team 🌸
Apple Podcasts5TaySell
South Africa2 months ago
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Spotify | #30 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #124 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | Canada/Society & Culture |
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The podcast offers a unique blend of cultural commentary, humor, and documentary-style storytelling as hosts David Farrier and Rob explore various aspects of American life from a Kiwi's perspective. With David's curiosity steering the discussions, episodes often include a wide range of topics, from the intricacies of American food culture to poignant reflections on significant social issues, allowing listeners to gain insights into the quirks and complexities that define the United States. Notable episodes address both light-hearted subjects, such as popular candy or iconic films, and deeper cultural phenomena, including the dynamics surrounding contemporary Christian music and the impact of viral campaigns. This diverse approach ensures th... more
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2. Nick Thomas
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4. Heather Hellman
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