Episode 1 - The Great Emu War: When Australia Went to Battle ... with Birds

Description:In 1932, Australia faced an unexpected enemy: emus. Yes, the tall, flightless birds. And yes, they won. Join us as we unpack one of history’s most ridiculous military “conflicts” — complete with machine guns, political embarrassment, and a lot of very smug birds.We’ll cover:How a group of overconfident soldiers underestimated the power of poultry.The absurd headlines that followed.Why the “war” became a legend in meme culture.As always, expect plenty of millennial tangents, bad bird puns, and Brandon’s commentary that may or may not derail the story entirely. Put A Pin In It — Wild, weird & wonderful stories from around the world, told with way too many tangents.📌 Follow & Subscribe:{{transcript | Instagram | [email protected]