Episode 155B: Roadkill: Fresh or Flat?

The Strange South Podcast

We are still talking roadkill! Join us as we discuss the rates of auto-animal accidents in different states and the emerging trend of utilizing roadkill as a sustainable food source. We explore the frequency of such accidents, the states most likely to experience them, and the seasonal patterns tied to these occurrences. We introduce cookbooks and recipes that integrate roadkill into meals and ponder on factors such as freshness that make roadkill suitable or unfit for consumption. We Talk about the pros and cons from wildlife conservation perspectives, ensuring roadkill safety for consumption, managing material waste and animal populations. Join us and share your experiences or close calls with roadkill on The Strange South.

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer

00:30 Casual Banter and Personal Updates

02:00 Thanksgiving Reflections and Food Discussions

09:29 Break and Sponsor Message

12:00 Deer-Car Accidents: Statistics and Safety Tips

20:16 Roadkill Laws in the Southern States

21:04 The History of Roadkill

22:16 Personal Experiences with Roadkill

23:07 Roadkill During the Great Depression and Post World War II

24:08 Roadkill in Modern Cuisine

24:35 Concerns About Consuming Roadkill

25:15 Roadkill and Pets

25:43 Roadkill Cookbooks and Recipes

28:37 Ethics and Legalities of Consuming Roadkill

34:04 Roadkill Festivals and Dishes

40:11 Health and Safety Concerns of Consuming Roadkill

42:04 Listener Stories and Conclusion