Flightless Bird
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,...
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- Rob3 eps
- Everlee Wihongi2 eps
- Karen Kavett1 ep
Also: Nick, Genevieve Schatz, R.L. Stine, Roy Choi, woman, former members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nate Ruess, Sam Means, Christopher Grant, Everlee Wihongo, Nick Thorburn, Tim Kasher, Brandon Fugal, Brandon Kowalis, Brad Wheeler, Anna Konkle, Pat Aussem
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Total monthly reach
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- 🇺🇸United States · DocumentaryHOME#32113K to 599K
- 🇳🇿New Zealand · Documentary#75.0K to 27K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Documentary#324.0K to 21K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Documentary#403.7K to 20K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Documentary#1001.2K to 6.1K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
133K to 702K🎙 ~2x weekly·209 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
265K to 1.4M🇺🇸85%🇳🇿4%🇦🇺3%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
146K to 772K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 | Scary Clowns | In this week’s spooky Flightless Bird episode (you know, Halloween and that) we look at one of the scariest motifs known to man: Clowns. Rob and David are joined in the studio by Guilford Adams, director of the documentary American Clown and a professional clown himself - to discuss the history of clowns in the United States, and the various clown scares that have gripped the nation and ask… have the tarnished clowns forever? Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 01s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Bigfoot Day | The Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film is as iconic as the moon landing and footage of the JFK assassination. But was it real? In today’s episode, we have the final, conclusive answer to this question. If you missed the memo, today is the National Bigfoot Day, so Flightless Bird is doing a deep dive into some of the most famous movie footage ever taken: The Patterson-Gimlin bigfoot film. Allegedly shot in Bluff Creek on October 20, 1967 - the blurry figure of Bigfoot ignited an American obsession with the cryptid. In today’s episode, Rob and David sit down with Marq Evans and Tamir Ardon, the director and producer behind an incredible documentary released today called “Capturing Bigfoot”. They got access to a tape in a vault that blows the Bigfoot mystery wide open - and they share their findings with us. You can watch “Capturing Bigfoot” on Amazon Prime, and in select theatres. Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 05m 41s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Nest Session: Yvette Young on Internet Stalkers | In this month’s Nest Session, David and Rob are joined in the studio by Yvette Young, frontwoman of math rock band Covet, and an incredible guitarist who ended up on a Rolling Stone list of greatest guitarists of all time. She also really, really loves birds (including the kiwi) - so how would we not have her in the Flightless Bird studio? As well as sharing her amazing guitar skills in an intimate performance, Young also shares a terrifying, sobering story about what it’s like when you get the wrong kind of attention from a fan. You can find Yvette Young here:https://www.instagram.com/yvetteyoung/https://linktr.ee/Yvetteyounghttps://bandcamp.com/yvetteyoung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 21s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | Margaret Cho | In this week’s Flightless Bird, David and Rob are joined in the studio by legendary comedian Margaret Cho to check in on how she feels about the USA here in 2026. We (Rosabel, me and Rob) are all giant fans of Margaret, and dig into how she is somehow still a fan of the USA. What gives her hope, and what makes her want to scream into the void? And how does she manage to be such a prolific comedian, writer, actor, musician and podcaster?Also - please vote for us at the Signal Awards!https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/arts-culturehttps://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/indie-podcastJoin us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 15m 55s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Mormonism | In this week’s Flightless Bird, David looks at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - AKA Mormons - AKA “The American Religion”. Mormons are the quintessential American religion, created by a New Yorker in New York who allegedly emerged from the woods with some very special golden plates. David meets Terryl Givens, professor of literature and religion at the University of Richmond, and author of “By the Hand of Mormon: The American Scripture that Launched a New World Religion”. Givens is also a practicing Mormon, and explains to David what makes this religion so appealing to him. David then meets two former members, Kelly and Zach, who walked away from the church and its magic underpants. They explain why they decided to leave, and what their new life looks like. Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 14s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Kratom & 7-OH Pt II | In this week’s Flightless Bird, we revisit what the heck is going on with the banning of Kratom and 7-OH after the DEA got involved. We talk to a major manufacturer of these so-called “gas station drugs” to get his take on things, before revisiting Michael from our last episode to see if he’s kicked his habit. We also hear from listeners about their experiences, and catch up with musician and friend of the show Anthony Green about his experiences with hard drugs, and where Kratom fits in for him.Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 20m 17s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Canada Pt II with Liz Plank | In this week's Flightless Bird, David takes a long hard look at himself, and in doing so, takes a long hard look at Canada. To help Farrier on his journey into understanding more about Canada - the Flightless Bird team is joined in the studio by author, podcaster and proud Canadian Liz Plank. Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] Watch on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 28s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Nest Sessions: Medium Build on Being a Sperm Donor Kid | Rob and David are joined in the studio by Medium Build, AKA US singer songwriter Nicholas Carpenter. Medium Build have been incredibly busy over the last few years, touring heavily and playing festivals like Coachella, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits. He’s here to talk about his career and music, but also what it was like to discover he was a sperm donor kid. He also performs a special acoustic set in the Nest Sessions studio, and shares an incredibly tasty American treat.You can find Medium Build here:https://www.instagram.com/mediumbuild/https://www.mediumbuildmusic.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/3C6wmSgnZuqxVQyBWujBsnJoin us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 31s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Canada | In this week's Flightless Bird - still reeling in the fact Donald Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America, David decides to investigate the wonderful country of Canada, encountering bagged milk, clowns, and an American-Canadian hybrid baby.Join us for bonus Flightless Bird episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/flightlessbird Feedback: [email protected] on Spotify. Spotify subscribers get fewer ads on our episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 08s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | ranch dressingfood culture+3 | — | ranch dressingHidden Valley+3 | LAmidwest | ranch dressingtaste test+5 | — | 1h 06m 01s | ||
| 9/1/26 | timesharessales+4 | — | KoalaPatreon+2 | — | timesharessales session+5 | — | 1h 13m 07s | ||
| 8/25/26 | waterparkslocal stories+3 | — | PatreonSpotify+1 | Wisconsin Dells | Wisconsin Dellswaterpark capital+3 | — | 54m 06s | ||
| 8/20/26 | youth invention competitionsAmerican meals+3 | Ben Jorgensen | Armor for SleepWhat to Do When You Are Dead | New Jersey | Armor for SleepBen Jorgensen+4 | — | 51m 33s | ||
| 8/18/26 | immigrationpersonal stories+3 | Everlee Wihongi | GoFundMe | WisconsinLAX | ICEdetention+5 | — | 1h 12m 33s | ||
| 8/11/26 | foodrestaurant history+3 | Rob | Chili's | DallasGreenville Avenue | Chili'sbaby back ribs+3 | — | 57m 06s | ||
| 8/4/26 | YouTube for kidschildren education+3 | MeekahKaitlin Becker | BlippiMs Rachel | United States | YouTubechildren's education+3 | — | 1h 46m 40s | ||
| 7/28/26 | Dallasinterviews+4 | Stefano Daza ArangoRobin Brown | ColossalDelta Spirit | Dallas, Texas | DallasColossal+4 | — | 1h 39m 20s | ||
| 7/21/26 | gas station drugskratom+5 | Pat Aussem | kratom7-OH+1 | — | kratom7-OH+5 | — | 1h 04m 56s | ||
| 7/14/26 | video gamesacting+3 | Rahul Kohli | Playstation videogameiZombie+1 | — | Rahul Kohlivideo games+5 | — | 1h 41m 26s | ||
| 7/7/26 | trashNew York+3 | — | — | USABrooklyn bridge+1 | trashNew York+5 | — | 1h 02m 04s | ||
| 7/2/26 | healthcaremusic+3 | Matthew Logan Vasquez | Delta SpiritFlightless Bird+1 | — | Matthew Logan VasquezDelta Spirit+3 | — | 56m 48s | ||
| 6/30/26 | batsbody modification+4 | RobMerlin Tuttle+2 | — | Austin, TX | Austinbats+6 | — | 1h 28m 48s | ||
| 6/23/26 | pop culturetelevision+3 | Rachel Bilson | The OC | — | The OCRachel Bilson+3 | — | 1h 13m 24s | ||
| 6/16/26 | boybandlive show+4 | — | Boy Throb | New YorkBowery Ballroom | Boy ThrobDavid Farrier+5 | — | 1h 02m 21s | ||
| 6/9/26 | Titanicobsession+3 | — | Olympic | — | Titanicsinking+5 | — | 54m 54s | ||
| 6/4/26 | gameshowsmusic+3 | Tim Kasher | CursiveInstagram+2 | Omaha, Nebraska | gameshowsTim Kasher+5 | — | 1h 01m 25s | ||
| 6/2/26 | cultsHuman Potential Movement+3 | — | LifespringHuman Potential Movement+1 | — | Lifespringcult+5 | — | 1h 05m 10s | ||
| 5/26/26 | live performanceSkinwalker Ranch+4 | Brandon FugalBrandon Kowalis+1 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Salt Lake City, UtahGilgal Sculpture Garden | Salt Lake CitySkinwalker Ranch+3 | — | 1h 50m 15s | ||
| 5/19/26 | PEN15memoir+4 | Anna Konkle | The Sane OneSpotify+2 | — | PEN15Anna Konkle+5 | — | 1h 28m 27s | ||
| 5/12/26 | Supper ClubsWisconsin culture+3 | — | — | WisconsinMadison | Supper ClubsWisconsin+3 | — | 56m 11s | ||
| 5/7/26 | underground comicsmusic+3 | Nick Thorburn | FantagraphicsIslands+3 | CanadaUS | Nick Thorburnunderground comics+5 | — | 51m 49s | ||
| 5/5/26 | immigrationdetention centers+4 | RobEverlee Wihongo | ICE | New ZealandWisconsin+1 | ICE detentionEverlee Wihongo+6 | — | 56m 34s | ||
| 4/28/26 | immigrationlegal issues+4 | Everlee Wihongi | ICE | LAX airportNew Zealander | Everlee WihongiICE+6 | — | 1h 03m 54s | ||
| 4/21/26 | cheeseWisconsin+3 | — | Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association | WisconsinMadison | cheeseWisconsin+3 | — | 56m 39s | ||
| 4/14/26 | jigsaw puzzlesspeed puzzling+4 | Karen Kavett | WebwormFlightless Bird+3 | — | jigsaw puzzlesspeed puzzler+5 | — | 1h 08m 53s | ||
| 4/7/26 | healthadventure+3 | Nick | PookieThe Friendship Paddle+1 | New ZealandHobbiton | brain tumorNew Zealand+5 | — | 53m 45s | ||
| 4/2/26 | clairvoyancemusic+4 | Genevieve Schatz | Company of ThievesFlightless Bird+1 | — | clairvoyantCompany of Thieves+3 | — | 1h 02m 58s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Goosebumps seriesR.L. Stine+3 | R.L. Stine | ScholasticGoosebumps+1 | — | GoosebumpsR.L. Stine+5 | — | 53m 23s | ||
| 3/24/26 | food trucksKorean-American cuisine+3 | Roy Choi | Kogi | — | food trucksRoy Choi+5 | — | 1h 55m 55s | ||
| 3/17/26 | train crasheslaw+4 | woman | law firm | USSalt Lake City+2 | train derailmentslaw firm+4 | — | 1h 11m 16s | ||
| 3/10/26 | religionJehovah's Witnesses+3 | former members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses | Jehovah’s Witnesses | USASalt Lake City+2 | Jehovah's Witnessesreligion+3 | — | 57m 51s | ||
| 3/5/26 | fan clubsmusic+3 | Nate RuessSam Means | WeezerThe Format+3 | — | The FormatNate Ruess+6 | — | 53m 45s | ||
| 3/3/26 | mental healthschizophrenia+4 | Christopher Grant | WebwormInstagram+2 | Salt Lake CityAustin+2 | schizophreniamental health+5 | — | 1h 19m 03s | ||
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Chart history for Flightless Bird
Peaked at #7 in New Zealand, top 10 in 1 of 32 tracked markets, currently #7 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Finland | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| CZ | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| United States | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| Australia | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| VN | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Canada | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| Italy | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| IS | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| South Korea | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| SG | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| IL | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| HK | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| ID | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| CH | — | #93 | #93 | — |
| TH | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| Norway | — | #116 | #116 | — |
| PT | — | #120 | #120 | — |
Chart Positions
32 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
32 placements across 29 markets.