All About Pigeons

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...

In this breed-specific episode of the All About Pigeons Podcast , we explore the remarkable Seraphim pigeon with special guest David Coster . David shares the fascinating origin of the breed, developed by artist and breeder Anne (Anya) Ellis , and explains the unique genetics that cause Seraphim pigeons to molt from patterned juvenile colors into stunning pure white adults. We dive into the histor...

Catch up on the biggest 2025 pigeon results and get a sneak peek at 2026’s top shows! We cover hi-flyer endurance flights, Birmingham Roller Championship winners, and international one loft race highlights. Plus, hear all about the NPA Grand National in Oklahoma City with 5,000 birds, 200+ breeds and find out how you can stop by the All About Pigeons Podcast table to say hi! From local clubs to gl...

In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Farr , a longtime racing pigeon fancier and the author of a thought-provoking article published in the Racing Pigeon Digest on hand scanning in one loft races . Tim brings decades of experience, from racing as a junior in Southern California to competing in Washington State. He offers a grounded, no-nonsense perspective on where one loft racing is headed and wh...

In this special episode, host Philip Fry switches roles and becomes the guest as longtime pigeon fancier and N.P.A Director Cameron Datanagan joins us from Hawaii for a relaxed, meaningful “talk story” conversation centered around pigeons, legacy, and passion for the hobby. This episode is part interview, part philosophy, and part reminder of why pigeons mean so much to so many of us. Whether you’...

In this episode of All About Pigeons , we sit down with Dan Galarza , the judge of the 2025 World Cup , to talk all things Birmingham Rollers, international competition, and what it’s really like judging pigeons on a global stage. Dan shares firsthand stories from his two-and-a-half-month journey judging World Cup finalists across the United States, Europe, Africa, and Australia , including Bulgar...

In this week’s Word on the Wire , we dive into fresh results from across the pigeon world, including new race reports and some show results from the 2025 Grand National Show. We also run through a stacked list of upcoming events, including the big one on everyone’s radar: the NPA Grand National Show. Have results, club news, or an event you want featured? Send them our way and we’ll share it for f...

In this episode of All About Pigeons , we’re joined by Dr. Tim England , a highly respected veterinarian from the Animal Medical Center of Chicago. We talk with Dr. England about his experience in avian care and his longtime involvement in the pigeon hobby. Together, we take a look at the Komorner Tumbler —a historic and beautifully refined fancy pigeon known for its crest, compact shape, and stri...

On this episode of All About Pigeons , we talk with UK sound artist and composer Nathaniel Mann about one of the most captivating corners of the pigeon world: pigeon whistles. For centuries—long before modern art experiments—pigeon lovers in Beijing, China have been releasing birds with tiny gourd or bamboo whistles tied to their tails. When these pigeons take to the sky in close-knit flocks, the...

This special compilation episode of All About Pigeons dives into the world of fancy show breeds — from Jacobins and Indian Fantails to Old German Owls, Short-Faced Tumblers, and more. But it’s not just about the pigeons. We also revisit conversations with the master breeders and top fanciers who specialize in these breeds. Their experience, history, and insight bring each pigeon to life. A perfect...

Director of the National Pigeon Association Junior Program Lonny Mefferd sits down with us to talk all about how young fanciers are being encouraged, mentored, and supported in the world of pigeon breeding and showing as well as shares some tips that we can all be doing to help bring youth in this hobby to continue it into the future.