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 | 162 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureComedy | |||
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In this week’s Thanksgiving-vibed Flightless Bird, David sets out to learn about the iconic American staple on the Thanksgiving table: Pumpkin Pie. Rob and David blind taste test three pumpkin pies - from supermarket scraps to high end Hollywood - to... more
In this week's Flightless Bird, David and Rob attend Medieval Times in California - and are joined by Rob's son, Calvin. They set out to discover if it's still the same experience documented in the 1996 hit film The Cable Guy, before talking to a for... more
This week on Flightless Bird, Rob takes the reins and tells the story of Tom Pfaeffle - a mentor, musician, and the quiet force behind Seattle’s sound. What begins as a look into a mentor’s lasting influence becomes a haunting mystery: a motel shooti... more
Once a month, Flightless Bird will release “The Nest Sessions,” a new music-focused series where each week Rob and David have a different musician in the studio to talk about a piece of American culture they’re obsessed with, before they share some l... more
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- I love David & Rob!
I look forward to this podcast every week. David & Rob are funny and smart and quirky and honest and I want them to be my friend.
I really like having Rob be a co host now. I’ve always wanted to hear more from him and I think he compliments David very well.
I love this show and think everyone should listen!!
Apple Podcasts5haglhine
United States4 days ago - Remembering Tom
Thank you for honoring Tom Pfaffle and telling his story in your recent episode. You’ve got a new listener in me! I met Tom at AIS in 2003 when I took his live sound course. He expected the best from his students and I was terrified of him while also being completely in awe. My dad died later that semester and I was really struggling. Out of all my teachers, Tom was the one that really understood. He sat and listened while I cried and offered advice when I really needed it. The music business lo... more
Apple Podcasts5CraftyErinnUnited States13 days ago - From spontaneous to a bit of the same
Have always loved listening to this podcast. However, the past month or two have really
Been focused on the same type of topics, and I sadly finding myself tuning out. I used to enjoy the random American topics but now it seems all about emo music or Christianity. Was excited about ‘FBI shoes’, thinking it was literally about David’s fascination on shiny shoes but alas…was about another band!
Much love to you both and I’m still a faithful listener. For new listeners, start from the beginning! ... more
Apple Podcasts4MeganV1996United States15 days ago - Used to be decent
What happened? Used to really enjoy this podcast but it just seems so negative and biased. Boring.
Apple Podcasts1nomorenealUnited States20 days ago - Never miss and episode
Such a great podcast following a wide range of topics. David and Robs dynamic is a joy to listen to
Apple Podcasts5Pmjg4
New Zealand21 days ago
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Spotify | #41 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #117 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | Canada/Society & Culture |
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What is Flightless Bird about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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1. Kirk Huffman
2. Trent Moorman
3. Thomas Hunter
4. Rebecca Grow
5. Brian Racker
6. Andrea Burgess
7. Chris Carrabba
8. Nick Thomas
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