All About Pigeons

Racing pigeons is a sport built on dedicated fanciers, remarkable birds, and generations of accumulated knowledge. This compilation episode brings together five conversations from the All About Pigeons podcast that explore key aspects of the racing pigeon hobby. Topics include introducing young people to the sport through 4-H programs, the role of electronic hand scanning technology in modern comp...

In this episode, Phillip sits down with artist and pigeon advocate Tina "Mother Pigeon" Pina to discuss her unique approach to changing public perception of one of the world's most misunderstood birds. Through handmade pigeon sculptures, public art installations, puppet shows, children's programs, and her unforgettable street performances, Mother Pigeon has become one of the most...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Mike Temple , Secretary Treasurer of the American Archangel Club, to discuss one of the most beautiful and distinctive breeds in the pigeon hobby: the Archangel pigeon. Known for their brilliant metallic sheen, rich bronze body colors, and striking wing patterns, Archangels have captivated pigeon fanciers for generat...

Word on the Wire is the community news segment of All About Pigeons, bringing pigeon fanciers together from across the country and around the world. Each episode features show results, race results, upcoming events, club news, auctions, swaps, one loft race updates, youth activities, and community announcements from every corner of the hobby. If your club is hosting an event, holding a show, condu...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, Phillip Fry sits down with longtime pigeon breeder Kenny Pomona for an in depth discussion on almond pigeons, genetics, breeding strategies, and the lasting influence of Dr. Willard Hollander. Kenny shares how he first became involved in the pigeon hobby, his fascination with almond pigeons, and the journey that led him to become one of the most re...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Mike Hughes, President of the Horseman Pouter Club of North America, to explore one of the most fascinating breeds in the pigeon world. Mike shares the history of the Horseman Pouter, its origins in Scotland and England, the unique thief flying competitions where birds lure rivals back to their lofts, and the efforts...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, Phillip sits down with Joshua Toy, a brand new pigeon flyer doing something truly unique: keeping and flying pigeons from a rooftop loft in Philadelphia. Joshua shares the challenges of getting started in the hobby without club connections, building and rebuilding rooftop lofts, dealing with predators in the city, harsh winter weather, breeding iss...

This week on Word on the Wire we take a trip all across the pigeon hobby covering upcoming shows, swaps, auctions, lawn shows, race results, and community events happening from coast to coast. We spend some time spotlighting PigeonPalooza 2026 in Snowflake, Arizona, including the growing excitement around the cooing contest, specialty breed participation, food trucks, raffles, and the overall visi...

Returning guest Bill Weima joins the All About Pigeons Podcast for an important discussion about pigeon policies, bylaws, and regulations affecting pigeon fanciers across North America. Bill shares his firsthand experience dealing with municipal enforcement in Ontario, Canada, where local officials attempted to classify racing pigeons as livestock under zoning regulations. We discuss how these pol...

This episode is a compilation of conversations that explore different sides of the pigeon hobby. Some of these topics do not fit neatly into one category, but they all connect back to the bigger picture of what makes pigeons and the people involved with them so interesting. From history, to science, to important discussions that affect pigeon keepers everywhere, this episode embraces what All Abou...

In this episode, I sit down with Gene Giegoldt, the NBRC’s Band Secretary and Pedigree Historian. He has spent a lifetime collecting breeding records, tracking bloodlines, and preserving a piece of roller history that most people never get to see. We talk about how he got started, what those old school breeders were really like, and how things have changed over the years. Along the way, Gene share...

In this episode I sit down with Kevin Miller from the Racing Pigeon Podcast and get into how his journey in birds led him straight into pigeon racing and eventually into podcasting. Kevin started out raising parrots and running a full-scale bird business before stepping away and later finding his way into racing pigeons. We talk about what it was like getting started in the hobby, learning from to...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, we sit down with Justin Thompson, president of the Electric City Pigeon Racing Club in Montana, to talk about what it really takes to bring a pigeon club back to life. Justin walks through how he rebuilt a club that had been inactive for over 20 years, starting with just a handful of local flyers and growing it into an active racing group. From tra...

New episode of Word on the Wire is out now. This one is packed. We’re bringing you full show results across multiple breeds and sections, including Clean Leg, Muff, Swallow, Archangel, and Pouter classes, along with standout wins and Best of Breed champions from top exhibitors. On the race side, we’ve got strong competition from Arizona, California, Mississippi, and beyond, with tight velocities a...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Michael Shirley, club secretary of the Nashville Racing Pigeon Club, to talk about something that is quickly making its way into the pigeon world. Artificial intelligence. From record keeping and breeding decisions to race planning and club administration, Michael shares real hands-on ways he is already using AI in h...

In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, host Phillip Fry sits down with Dick Holmberg to talk all about the Chinese Owl pigeon. Dick has been involved with the breed for decades, serves in multiple roles with the National Chinese Owl Club, heads up the judging program, and has earned multiple Master Breeder Lifetime Achievement Awards. They get into how Dick first got started in pigeons,...

In this Word on the Wire episode, we are bringing you updates from across the pigeon hobby. We start with results from the National Pigeon Association Grand National, highlighting top birds and exhibitors across multiple breeds. From there, we move into race results from Puerto Rico, Utah, and California, with strong competition and impressive velocities coming in. We also go through a full lineup...

What does it take to illustrate the perfect pigeon ? In this episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast, I sit down with pigeon artist Gary Romig, the illustrator behind many of the breed drawings featured in the National Pigeon Association Book of Standards. Gary shares how he first fell in love with pigeons as a teenager, how that passion turned into a lifetime of illustrating birds, and what goes...

How do you introduce a new generation to pigeon racing? In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, Phillip Fry sits down with Mike Netzky to talk about how he built a youth pigeon racing program through 4-H in northern Michigan. What started as a childhood fascination with pigeons eventually turned into a club with more than fifty young participants learning how to care for, train, and race...

Breeding season is here, and you can feel it in lofts everywhere. In this episode of Word on the Wire , we talk about what this time of year means for pigeon flyers and breeders, then jump into the latest race results, including the Silver Spring 160 and the Culebra race. We also run through what’s coming up around the hobby, from shows and club events to one loft races, and highlight champions fr...

In this episode of All About Pigeons , Phillip sits down with Master Breeder and exhibitor Cadin Jaessing to take a deep dive into the Damascene pigeon. We talk about what drew Cadin to the breed, the possible origins of the Damascene name, and how these birds evolved from flying flocks overseas into a refined show breed. Cadin breaks down accepted colors and patterns, common faults, and how the D...

Racing pigeon clubs across the U.S. are shrinking, but they don’t have to disappear. In this episode, Phillip talks with Janet Dame of the Columbus Racing Pigeon Club (Columbus, Georgia) about what’s driving the decline (aging membership, cost, public misconceptions, tech distractions, HOAs) and what can actually help bring clubs back. We also dig into practical, sometimes controversial topics: wh...

In this episode of The Word on the Wire, we run through the latest news, show results, upcoming events, and important updates from across the pigeon hobby. If you want a quick, honest rundown of what’s happening in the pigeon community, this one’s for you. Hashtags: #AllAboutPigeons #TheWordOnTheWire #PigeonPodcast #PigeonFancy #PigeonCommunity #PigeonShow #PigeonLife #Aviculture #BirdHobby #Pigeo...

A new pigeon magazine is on the way, and it is being created by fanciers for fanciers. In this episode of the All About Pigeons podcast, I sit down with Emily Isom , the creator of The Coo Magazine , a new print publication focused on reconnecting the pigeon community, preserving knowledge, and making the hobby more visible to people outside the traditional pigeon world. Emily shares her lifelong...

In this episode, we cover results from the 2025 National Birmingham Roller Club National Championship Fly , multiple old bird racing results from Florida, California, and Texas, and champion breed winners from the 2025 National Pigeon Association Grand National Show . We also break down a full list of upcoming pigeon shows across the United States and internationally, including the NPA Grand Natio...