Episode 155: Roadkill

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Old Fashions with merry cherries and talk roadkill: eat it or nah?-------Roadkill Cuisine and Culture: A Different Look at Sustainable EatingThe hosts of The Strange South Podcast discuss the various aspects of consuming roadkill, touching upon the legality, ethicality, and safety of the practice. The discussion brings in the statistics of deer-car accidents as well as the anecdotes of the hosts' own experiences with roadkill. The episode includes a variety of interesting facts about the roadkill cuisine culture, laws related to it in different states, and even the role it has played in history. While generally humorous and often surprising, this episode also touches on serious themes such as sustainability and respect for wildlife. The hosts request audience engagement through sharing their own 'near miss' or 'roadkill' stories for a future episode.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer00:30 Behind the Scenes Chatter01:22 Thanksgiving Break and End of Semester Discussions02:05 Thanksgiving Food Talk08:54 Listener Lore Shoutout09:48 Podcast Promotion and Social Media Engagement12:00 Deer-Car Accidents: Statistics and Safety Measures21:04 The History of Roadkill22:16 Personal Experiences with Roadkill23:07 Roadkill as a Food Source During the Great Depression23:42 Modern Perception and Use of Roadkill24:35 Debate on the Ethics of Consuming Roadkill25:43 Roadkill Cookbooks and Recipes28:37 Legalities of Consuming Roadkill34:04 Roadkill Festivals and Traditional Dishes36:34 Environmental and Animal Rights Perspectives on Roadkill42:04 Listener Stories and Future Discussions