
Flightless 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 | 165 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureComedy | |||

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David and Rob delve into the deeply American world of Reality TV. They talk to Sara Reddy - one of the minds behind Honey Boo Boo and a number of record-breaking reality TV shows - before meeting reality TV veteran Jor... more
In this month’s Nest Session, David and Rob are joined on the couch by Nathan Willett and Matt Maust of Cold War Kids, an indie rock band from Long Beach, California. They talk about their love / obsession with collecting very specific vintage t-shir... more
In this week’s Flightless Bird, David and Rob meet Betsy, a librarian who one day found herself being harassed by a “First Amendment Auditor” - a man in a hoodie badgering her endlessly for her name, salary and employment details. After calling the p... more
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
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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!!
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
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
What happened? Used to really enjoy this podcast but it just seems so negative and biased. Boring.
Such a great podcast following a wide range of topics. David and Robs dynamic is a joy to listen to
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Apple Podcasts | #18 | |
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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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