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Cockadoodle Coup!
by Pretzelhead
When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was even carried out. Host Pete Wallace explores history, geography, security, genetics, the economy & more to examine a serious potential threat to all of humanity: the Chicken Apocalypse. Some may dismiss it as doomsday prepper hogwash. Some may consider this satire or dark comedy a la 'Monty Python' or 'Shaun of the Dead'. Through research, interviews, and insightful commentary, the case for grave, poultry-based danger to humans is made clear. Ignore this information at your own peril!
Episodes
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Season 1, Ep. 37 - Harbingers of Doom
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Season 1, Ep. 36 - The Cleveland Browns, Ayam Cemani and a Tale of Two Cities
When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was even carried out. Today, I will explain how multiple NFL owners, a Hollywood screenwriter, a Super Bowl winning coach and others were involved in a devious plan to turn human against human, divert millions in taxpayer money…
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Season 1, Ep. 35 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles ... and Buses and Boats and Bikes
When it comes to transportation safety, there is quite a lot to consider. Remember, chickens can fly, but not very far. So, poultry deployments require long distance modes of travel. Today we take a look at chickens and the world of transportation and shipping. References:...
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Season 1, Ep. 34 - The Idiot Box, Bikini Bottom and a G.O.A.T.
“Look into the eyes of a chicken and you will see real stupidity. It is a kind of bottomless stupidity, a fiendish stupidity. They are the most horrifying, cannibalistic and nightmarish creatures in the world.” No, those were not my words. That was a quote by Werner Herzog, German film director,...
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Season 1, Ep. 33 - The Shape of Evil
People watching for the Illuminati have it wrong. They're not looking at the appropriate indicators for trouble. It's not a triangle or pyramid you should be watching out for. It's an oval, the shape of an egg. And the signs are all around us: chickens are up to no...
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Season 1, Ep. 32 - It's All Fun and Games Until Chickens Get Involved
Video games have been around for decades, and have had a significant influence on culture around the world. It's a massive, fast growing industry. In today's episode, we'll look at how chickens are already undertaking efforts to leverage that size and influence in their nefarious schemes,...
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Season 1, Ep. 31 - Tetra-chromatic vision, Dead reckoning and Mike the Headless Chicken
You think cats' ability to always land on its feet or bats' ability to echo locate is impressive? Or the chameleon's ability to change colors? Remarkable, for sure. But humans eat chickens, and lots of them. So, today we're going to discuss abilities chickens have that humans do not, and why that...
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Season 1, Ep. 30 - The Woodchuck Revolution and Egg Tornadoes
It's a new year and time to refocus. Today we look again at social media. TikTok in particular has been quite active when it comes to chickens and eggs, and for the safety of all, we need to fully understand what is happening to the best of our ability. References:...
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Bonus Episode - Home on the Range
Phone conversation with friend of the show and former Rhode Island state historian Howard Pixmore.
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Season 1, Ep. 29 - OK, Boomer.
We've picked up listeners in yet another country again, but there is always room for growth. For example, reaching different generations of people can be difficult, with their unique perspectives. Boomers. Millennials. Generation X, Y and Z. What an alphabet soup to sort through. But we must…
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Trailer - The Preeminent Authority
Cockadoodle Coup is the highest rated and longest running show dedicated to the chicken apocalypse and chicken apocalypse issues. Don't be fooled by pretenders or "wanna-bes". Cockadoodle Coup is the leading, preeminent authority and your go-to source for reliable, thoroughly researched news and...
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Bonus Episode - South Carolina, we have a problem.
Phone conversation with Bob Wallace, Adjunct Professor of Semiotics at UMass-Plainfield. Again, no relation.
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Season 1, Ep. 28 - Spontaneous Combustion and the Crazy Chicken Lady
Please do yourself a favor and do not eat while listening to this episode. You've been warned. Chickens are so threatening to humans, and so unscrupulous in their tactics, that even their droppings can harm us in multiple ways. Yes, I'm talking about their excrement. This topic is quite…
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Season 1, Ep. 27 - The Next Generation
Trite or cliche as it may be, it is still true that children are our future. We must raise them well, guide their understanding of the world around them, and teach them to think for themselves. Today we attempt to gauge how people in general, and particularly young humans, view chickens, in order...
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Season 1, Ep. 26 - Velociraptors and Vegetarians
You would think that chickens might look more positively on vegetarians or vegans. After all, they don't eat chicken, right? They should be off the hook. Why would there be any question? Because when it comes to the vicious, cannibalistic beasts we call chicken, nothing is off the table....
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Season 1, Ep. 25 - Under the Radar
This Thanksgiving may not look like years' past, but we do have a lot to be thankful for. In the challenging year known as 2020, it just might take a little longer to think about it or realize it. For example, I'm grateful for science alerting us of chickens' terrifying ancestry. I'm also…
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Season 1, Ep. 24 - Letting More People Speak
Our last listener call in episode was one of the most popular episodes ever. I personally enjoy hearing from everyone and giving everyone a voice. As promised, today we'll listen through some more messages. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overton_window...
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Season 1, Ep. 23 - Music, Peace and Chickenfoot
It's been said that art imitates life. And life imitates art imitating life, and so on. Today, we take a look at this back and forth between the music world and the chicken world to illustrate how pervasive the chicken influence truly is, and highlight bold, heroic efforts to stem the tide....
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Season 1, Ep. 22 - Gallic Roosters and a New French Resistance
Here's a fun fact: did you know that roosters are omnivores? Yes, they will eat just about anything. Another fun fact: roosters are mean and more often than not aggressive, so they do not have friends, even among other roosters and hens. So why would a country choose a rooster as their symbol?...
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Season 1, Ep. 21 - The Cult of Chickenality
Chicken strollers, chicken diapers, chicken clothing and shoes, chicken fan clubs and social media groups... why does it seem these heinous creatures are being celebrated or even worshiped by some people? Culture is always changing and adapting, but apparently, we haven't learned from history or...
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Season 1, Ep. 20 - Banana Slugs, Billikens and Fighting Okra
The school or team mascot. An intentionally selected symbol or idea representing a team, sometimes providing a rallying cry to compete, or even fight. And sometimes ... a source of controversy. With all the talk about potentially offensive mascots, how has there been no discussion about mascots...
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Season 1, Ep. 19 - Russian America and March of the Penguins
Cold and snow, substantial distance between you and major cities, a Russian backstory, few distractions, and a location and climate where no one expects to find a creature like you ... sounds like a great place for training grounds or maybe a hideout. Yes... today, we take a look where we might...
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Season 1, Ep. 18 - War and Chicken Farming is Heck
War is hard, without a doubt. War changes people, gets in their head. Chickens also change people, and get in their head. Don't believe me? Today, we'll provide historical examples of chickens making life difficult for humans, and show how chicken farmers have to be among the strongest among us,...
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Season 1, Ep. 17 - Austin Bantams and Jeep Willys
Can 2020 get any more strange or dangerous? We may need a new word for all this ... like "strangerous". After all that's happened this year: a pandemic, economic meltdown, protesting and rioting, an American Presidential candidate from the Blue Hen state .. And now, one of the most 'American'...
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Season 1, Ep. 16 - Classified Coops and Hidden Hen Houses
Did you know ... The United States government keeps millions of chickens at secret farms in undisclosed locations, protected by guards and multi-million dollar security systems? Is this some clandestine operation the public shouldn't know about, or morally questionable experiments taking place?…
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Season 1, Ep. 15 - Florida Man and the Chicken of the Trees
Ah, Florida Man ... the internet loves him, and looks forward to another news story featuring him regularly. How he has entertained us, challenged us, and concerned us. Today we'll take a look at how Florida Man and chickens have enriched our lives. References:...
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Season 1, Ep. 14 - Under Their Skin
Despite chickens' attempts to fly under the radar, so to speak, we've smoked them out and raised awareness of the threat they pose. There is still work to do, but we have made progress, and truly started to get under their skin. And, the stakes have been raised....
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Season 1, Ep. 13 - The Pecking Order
Imagine a world, violent to newcomers, bloody and sometimes deadly, where the males are essentially warlords who each demand many females. Inhabitants will turn on each other and sometimes kill their own. Welcome to the vicious, unforgiving world of chickens. References:...
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Season 1, Ep. 12 - Letting the People Speak
Today should be a nice change and a real treat. We've received all kinds of listener feedback, so we're going to let you the listeners...
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Season 1, Ep. 11 - Turf War in the Animal Kingdom
Chick Fil A's ad campaigns, though just theater, represent just the tip of the iceberg. Chickens have made enemies with cows, as well as other species, and it's crucial for us to understand the lay of the land. Today, we'll take a closer look at a possible turf war in the animal...
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Season 1, Ep. 10 - Blue Hens and Rhode Island Reds
The world of academia. Intellectual and idealistic. Home to research and higher learning. And if we're not careful, a launching pad (so to speak) for a relatively flightless bird's counter strike against humankind. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_birds...
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Season 1, Ep. 9 - AgTech and Easter Eggs
We've discussed chickens' intelligence, learning capabilities, and motivations, and we've touched on the digital battles already taking place in previous episodes. Today, we'll step further out on the cutting edge, and talk about the role of poultry in cybersecurity. References:...
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Season 1, Ep. 8 - Alektorophobia
On this show, we've looked at the chicken threat through the lenses of economics, genetics, geography, current events, social media... a number of view points that combined could leave a person feeling discouraged or just cross eyed. But a chicken apocalypse is not a foregone conclusion! Far from...
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Season 1, Ep. 7 - Space Chicken and The Bermuda Triangle
It's a strange world we live in. Oddities and conspiracies and conspiracy theories have been all around us, and while not all of them can be explained or even understood, it's not surprising chickens are often involved. Sometimes, they are the reason for these bizarre...
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Season 1, Ep. 6 - Pot Pie, Paprikash and Parmesan
Today will be a bit more light-hearted, as we talk through some culinary steps you can take to help fortify our chicken defense... recipes! Pete also shares an important update on social...
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Season 1, Ep. 5 - Mutant Chickens and Chicken Diapers
Today I'll be looking through some news headlines, discover some peculiar trends, and learn what science tells us about chicken...
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Season 1, Ep. 4 - The Beast Within
The chicken threat has been around longer than you'd think. Today we'll turn to the fields of philosophy, geneaology and etymology to help illustrate the what drives the chicken...
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Season 1, Ep. 3 - Who Can We Trust?
This time, I’ll highlight possible acts of biological warfare and geographical concerns, and consider who are allies and who are...
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Season 1, Ep. 2 - Hearts and Minds
Today we go into poultry propaganda and how chickens and eggs are portrayed in the media; social media, traditional/mainstream media, movies, books, games and toys. References: https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/eggs/...
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Season 1, Ep. 1 - Opening Our Eyes
Most of us don't fully realize the chicken takeover threat that's all around us! Learn why you need to be concerned, and how widespread the situation has become. Pete also proposes some ways to keep the chicken menace at bay. References:...
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When the most well-executed espionage happens, you have no idea it was even carried out. Host Pete Wallace explores history, geography, security, genetics, the economy & more to examine a serious potential threat to all of humanity: the Chicken Apocalypse. Some may dismiss it as doomsday prepper hogwash. Some may consider this satire or dark comedy a la 'Monty Python' or 'Shaun of the Dead'. Through research, interviews, and insightful commentary, the case for grave, poultry-based danger to humans is made clear. Ignore this information at your own peril!
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