Episode 154B: Roadkill: Fresh or Flat?
B-Side
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We are still talking roadkill! Join us as we discuss the rates of auto-animal accidents in different states and the emerging trend of utilizing roadkill as a sustainable food source. we explore the frequency of such accidents, the states most likely to experience them, and the seasonal patterns tied to these occurrences. We introduce cookbooks and recipes that integrate roadkill into meals and ponder on factors such as freshness that make roadkill suitable or unfit for consumption. We Talk about the pros and cons from wildlife conservation perspectives, ensuring roadkill safety for consumption, managing material waste and animal populations. Join us and share your experiences or close calls with roadkill on The Strange South.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer
00:30 Casual Banter and Personal Updates
02:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Food Discussions
09:29 Break and Sponsor Message
12:00 Deer-Car Accidents: Statistics and Safety Tips
20:16 Roadkill Laws in the Southern States
21:04 The History of Roadkill
22:16 Personal Experiences with Roadkill
23:07 Roadkill During the Great Depression and Post World War II
24:08 Roadkill in Modern Cuisine
24:35 Concerns About Consuming Roadkill
25:15 Roadkill and Pets
25:43 Roadkill Cookbooks and Recipes
28:37 Ethics and Legalities of Consuming Roadkill
34:04 Roadkill Festivals and Dishes
40:11 Health and Safety Concerns of Consuming Roadkill
42:04 Listener Stories and Conclusion
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Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Old Fashions with merry cherries and talk roadkill: eat it or nah?