For the inaugural episode of Conspiracy Corner, Pigweed and Crowhill investigate the claim that birds are actually government surveillance drones. The theory is completely fake—and that's the point.

Created as a parody of conspiracy culture, Birds Aren't Real became a social experiment that exposed how easily movements can gain momentum and how quickly people can mistake satire for sincerity. Along the way, the hosts discuss fake whistleblowers, media reactions, group identity, persecution narratives, and the enduring appeal of hidden truths. Plus, they settle an important question: Have you ever seen a baby pigeon?