5 Minute Friday: When Pigs Fly

About this episode

This episode discusses a bizarre incident involving a farmer in China who tried to transport a pig by drone, leading to unexpected consequences.

In this week’s 5 Minute Friday, we’re still joined by Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts and Homicides, but the story takes a hard left into the absurd. Shea reads a real news article about a farmer in rural China who attempted to transport a pig by drone—only to snag a high‑voltage power line and knock out electricity to an entire village for hours. Short, strange, and completely real, this episode is proof that sometimes the phrase “when pigs fly” isn’t a metaphor—it’s a cautionary tale. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/history-unhinged-rainy-day-rabbit-holes/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Shea

Guests: Caitlyn, Cassie

Topics covered

• absurd news
• drone transportation
• farming incidents
• cautionary tales
• humor

Keywords

• drone
• pig
• China
• news article
• absurd
• electricity outage
• farming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PNW Haunts and Homicides

Places: China, village

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