Unplucked

About Unplucked

Unplucked - Stripped-down, honest discussions about poultry science. No fluff. No filter. Just real, transparent, and topical conversations about the science, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping the poultry industry. Unplucked goes beyond the headlines and industry jargon to deliver candid discussions with the experts, researchers, and professionals who know poultry best. Whether it’s debunking myths, tackling tough questions, or exploring the latest innovations, Unplucked brings you the raw, unvarnished truth about poultry science—because the best insights come when we strip things down to what really matters.

Publisher

The Poultry Science Association

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2025

Latest episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Cool Chemistry: PAA’s Shelf Life in the Chiller

   Host Andy Vance interviews Georgia Tech Research Institute scientists Daniel Sabo and Stephanie Richter about the chemistry and decay of peracetic acid in poultry chillers, revealing insights for food safety and cost control.

2. 

   28 Jan 2026

   The Nutrition Edge: Boosting Health, Eggs, and Efficiency

   Host Andy Vance interviews Trouw Nutrition's Dr. Roland Koedijk and Dr. Ellen Hambrecht about how advanced nutrition and plant-based additives enhance poultry health and productivity.

3. 

   21 Jan 2026

   Raising Advocates: How Poultry Shows Shape Future Leaders in Animal Agriculture

   Host Andy Vance interviews Dr. Mary Fosnaught of North Carolina State University about how youth poultry programs cultivate future leaders and advocates for animal agriculture.

Who has been a guest on Unplucked

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

• Daniel Sabo
• Stephanie Richter
• Dr Roland Koedijk
• Dr Ellen Hambrecht
• Dr Mary Fosnaught

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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

Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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