All About Pigeons

About All About Pigeons

The only podcast that covers all aspects of the pigeon fancy, whether racing, high flyer, showing, rollers, pigeons as pets etc... Many topics are covered such as health, nutrition, competition, breeding and much more. We do interviews with leaders in the pigeon fancy and beyond answering questions from the listeners.

Publisher

Word On The Wire Productions

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Aug 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

162 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   150. A Beginner’s Guide to the Pigeon Hobby: New Flyers, Clubs & Fundraising | Compilation

   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. Learn more and support the All About Pigeons nonprofit: https://www.pigeonpod.com (https://www.pigeonpod.com) Hashtags: #AllAboutPigeons #PigeonPodcast #PigeonKeeping #PigeonsForBeginners #PigeonHobby #PigeonClub #PigeonCommunity #PigeonFlying #ClubFundraising #HomingPigeons #FancyPigeons #RacingPigeons Keywords: All About Pigeons podcast, beginner pigeon guide, pigeons for beginners, getting started with pigeons, new pigeon keeper, new pigeon flyer, pigeon keeping, pigeon hobby, starting a pigeon club, reviving a pigeon club, pigeon club fundraising, growing pigeon clubs, supporting new fanciers, pigeon community, rooftop pigeon loft, urban pigeon keeping, Justin Thompson, Joshua Toy, Bob Nolan, Phillip Fry, pigeon podcast compilation

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   157. Trenton Racing Pigeons: The Oshaben Family Legacy with Chuck Oshaben — Part 1

   What makes a pigeon family worth preserving for generations? Chuck Oshaben joins Phillip to share the story of his father, Ed Oshaben, whose lifelong dedication to Trentons began with a 35-cent pigeon purchased at a Cleveland market in 1933. Chuck takes us inside his father’s loft, sharing childhood memories, breeding practices, and the importance of proving birds at 500 and 600 miles. We explore the Trenton family’s origins, distinctive appearance, slow maturation, and reputation for endurance in difficult weather. Chuck also explains why breeding for color and pushing youngsters too hard can undermine these long-distance birds. It’s a conversation about pigeon history, patient breeding, and carrying on a family legacy, with more stories to come in Part 2. Website links Growing Up Trenton — Chuck Oshaben’s article (https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/growing-up-trenton-?utm_source=chatgpt.com) The Story of Ed Oshaben’s True Trentons (https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/blog/oshaben-trenton-s?utm_source=chatgpt.com) American Trenton Breeders (https://www.americantrentonbreeders.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) American Trenton Pigeons — Photos on FeatherSite (https://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Pigeons/AmerTrent/BRKAmerTrent.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com) All About Pigeons (https://pigeonpod.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Hashtags #AllAboutPigeons #TrentonPigeons #OshabenTrentons #ChuckOshaben #RacingPigeons #PigeonRacing #LongDistancePigeonRacing #HomingPigeons #PigeonHistory #PigeonBreeding #PigeonPodcast #PigeonFanciers SEO keywords Trenton racing pigeons, Oshaben Trentons, Chuck Oshaben, Ed Oshaben, Trenton pigeon history, American Trenton pigeons, long distance racing pigeons, endurance pigeon racing, 500 mile pigeon races, 600 mile pigeon races, Trenton breeding practices, slow maturing racing pigeons, preserving pigeon bloodlines, racing pigeon families, homing pigeons, All About Pigeons podcast

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   156. War Pigeons: Military Homing Pigeons with Elizabeth G. Macalaster

   How did homing pigeons carry messages through war zones, across oceans, and out of dense jungles? Phillip talks with Elizabeth G. Macalaster, author of War Pigeons: Winged Couriers in the U.S. Military, 1878–1957, about the birds and the people who trained them for military service. They discuss how the Army, Navy, and Air Force used pigeons, what made a good military bird, and how mobile lofts worked. Elizabeth also shares the stories of G.I. Joe, Cher Ami, and John Silver, and considers how these service animals should be remembered. Learn more about Elizabeth’s book: https://elizabethgmacalaster.com/books/war-pigeons/ (https://elizabethgmacalaster.com/books/war-pigeons/) www.pigeonpod.com (www.pigeonpod.com) war pigeons, military pigeons, homing pigeons in World War II, carrier pigeons, messenger pigeons, pigeon history, G.I. Joe pigeon, Cher Ami pigeon, John Silver pigeon, Army Signal Corps pigeons, mobile pigeon lofts, Elizabeth G. Macalaster, War Pigeons book, All About Pigeons podcast #WarPigeons #HomingPigeons #MilitaryPigeons #CarrierPigeons #PigeonHistory #WWIIHistory #CherAmi #AllAboutPigeons

Who has been a guest on All About Pigeons

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bob Nolan
• Chad Ward
• Joshua Hayes
• Chris Reyes
• Cadin Jaessing

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

23,466

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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