“How could this owl, who was born in captivity, lived his whole life in a cage, how could he possibly survive? He's going to be dead in a few days. That's what everybody thought.” – Christine Mott In February 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco made headlines—and captured hearts—when he escaped from his small enclosure at the Central Park Zoo. Born in captivity and unable to fly or hunt, Flaco defied every expectation. In just weeks, he taught himself to soar across the Manhattan skyline, hunt for his own food, and live as freely as an owl could in a city of concrete and glass. For more than a year, New Yorkers spotted him perched in Central Park, on high-rises, even outside apartment windows—cheering him on as a symbol of resilience and freedom. Today’s guest, attorney and lifelong animal advocate Christine Mott, has immortalized Flaco’s story in her new children’s book, Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight . Told from Flaco’s perspective, the book celebrates courage, hope, and the right of all animals to live free—without cages or confinement—while gently encouraging young readers to see captivity through an animal’s eyes. This conversation is about Flaco’s extraordinary journey, the lessons he left behind, and how one small owl sparked big changes for animals in New York and beyond. Links: https://lanternpm.org/book/free-bird/…
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- Podcast tour stop #4 at Locale Farm to Table!
- We open the pod talking about how many alarms we really need to wake up in the morning and why too FEW is a big red flag.
- Vic reveals his alarm trauma and how many alarms he sets
- One of the worst things you can do as a human being
- Yosemite National Park recap
- Joann Fabrics going out of business inspired a new Segment - "i'm not sure how they were still in business"
- Guys don't know what Joann was all about.
- STFU of the Week!!!! Stop calling pizza "PIE" (if you're on the west coast)
- Ranch on Pizza??
- Food & wine pairing samples
- We sit with local artist, Laurel Powell, to talk about some of her art and curated pieces at Local and where she draws inspiration!
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- Podcast tour stop #4 at Locale Farm to Table!
- We open the pod talking about how many alarms we really need to wake up in the morning and why too FEW is a big red flag.
- Vic reveals his alarm trauma and how many alarms he sets
- One of the worst things you can do as a human being
- Yosemite National Park recap
- Joann Fabrics going out of business inspired a new Segment - "i'm not sure how they were still in business"
- Guys don't know what Joann was all about.
- STFU of the Week!!!! Stop calling pizza "PIE" (if you're on the west coast)
- Ranch on Pizza??
- Food & wine pairing samples
- We sit with local artist, Laurel Powell, to talk about some of her art and curated pieces at Local and where she draws inspiration!
Find Vic:
@vicdradio
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@ilysayitbackpod
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1 WILD NFL Week 1 recap, did Dak spit first, Game of the year in week 1?? 55:08
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1 Is Taylor Swift mean? Back to school tears, Vic's flu game 34:36
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1 Is San Diego summer weather overrated, top 5 grandma activities to live longer, farting in casinos 46:27
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1 Coldplay makes a COLD Play, NorCal, SoCal or Central Coast beaches, Life with kids is crazy 48:41
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