All About Pigeons

From ancient dovecotes to wartime messengers and the music of pigeon whistles, pigeons have been part of human history for thousands of years. This All About Pigeons compilation brings together five interviews exploring that shared past and the people keeping it alive today.
Nathaniel Mann explores the tradition of pigeon whistles and its connection to contemporary sound art. Jim Fausone discusses Cher Ami and the history of pigeons in wartime. Lorrie Monteiro introduces the American Pigeon Museum and its work preserving the hobby’s heritage. John Verburg explores historic dovecotes and what they reveal about centuries of pigeon keeping. Elizabeth G. Macalaster shares the stories of military homing pigeons and the people who trained them.
Together, these conversations explore how pigeons have shaped communication, culture, architecture, and military history. They also show how our relationship with these remarkable birds continues to grow and evolve through art, research, preservation, and the pigeon hobby today.
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From ancient pigeon lofts to the historic dovecotes of Great Britain and France, these structures reveal a long and fascinating history of pigeon keeping. Join host Phillip Fry on the All About Pigeons Podcast for a conversation with John Verburg, the creator of The Pigeon Cote, about the fascinating world of dovecotes.
We explore the history, purpose, and design of these remarkable structures, their place in pigeon keeping, and how that history connects with keeping pigeons today. John brings a passion for preserving pigeon history and documenting historic dovecotes throughout Great Britain and France.
Keep exploring after the episode with John’s website, The Pigeon Cote—a treasure trove of historic pigeon publications, dovecote photographs, and resources for pigeon enthusiasts.
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How do we keep the pigeon hobby growing while holding on to what makes it special? Brad Stuckey returns to All About Pigeons for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s pigeon community.
We talk about welcoming newcomers, the growing interest in pet pigeons, strengthening clubs, and keeping people involved beyond their first bird or show. We also explore how social media, AI generated pigeon content, misinformation, and scammers affect the hobby, along with the importance of mentorship and passing knowledge to the next generation.
Whether you breed, show, fly, or simply love pigeons, this conversation asks what each of us can do to help the hobby thrive.
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Getting started with pigeons can come with plenty of questions, and finding people who can help makes a big difference. This special All About Pigeons compilation brings together four conversations about entering the hobby, learning through experience, and building the community around it.
Justin Thompson shares how he revived a pigeon club that had been inactive for more than 20 years. Joshua Toy talks about his experience as a new flyer keeping pigeons on a Philadelphia rooftop. Listener Ryan discusses the challenges he faced as a newcomer and how to help others get started. Bob Nolan shares advice from his years of experience raising money for pigeon clubs.
Whether you’re considering your first pigeons, looking for fellow fanciers, or helping your local club grow, these conversations offer practical ideas and honest perspectives from people who have been there.
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We’re recapping the fun, winners, and community spirit of Pigeonpalooza, then catching up on upcoming shows, racing results, and news from around the pigeon world in Word on the Wire.
This episode is brought to you by the National Pigeon Association. Make plans for the 2027 Grand National, January 22–24 in Springfield, Missouri! Learn more at https://www.npausa.com.

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