Episode 155: Roadkill
In this episode…
patrice, Marleah, and courtney drink Blackberry Ryes and talk ROADKILL: Eat it or nah?
Roadkill Cuisine and Culture: A Different Look at Sustainable Eating
The hosts of The Strange South Podcast discuss the various aspects of consuming roadkill, touching upon the legality, ethicality, and safety of the practice. The discussion brings in the statistics of deer-car accidents as well as the anecdotes of the hosts' own experiences with roadkill. The episode includes a variety of interesting facts about the roadkill cuisine culture, laws related to it in different states, and even the role it has played in history. While generally humorous and often surprising, this episode also touches on serious themes such as sustainability and respect for wildlife. The hosts request audience engagement through sharing their own 'near miss' or 'roadkill' stories for a future episode.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer
00:30 Behind the Scenes Chatter
01:22 Thanksgiving Break and End of Semester Discussions
02:05 Thanksgiving Food Talk
08:54 Listener Lore Shoutout
09:48 Podcast Promotion and Social Media Engagement
12:00 Deer-Car Accidents: Statistics and Safety Measures
21:04 The History of Roadkill
22:16 Personal Experiences with Roadkill
23:07 Roadkill as a Food Source During the Great Depression
23:42 Modern Perception and Use of Roadkill
24:35 Debate on the Ethics of Consuming Roadkill
25:43 Roadkill Cookbooks and Recipes
28:37 Legalities of Consuming Roadkill
34:04 Roadkill Festivals and Traditional Dishes
36:34 Environmental and Animal Rights Perspectives on Roadkill
42:04 Listener Stories and Future Discussions
