Flagged for Content

Mar 03 2025 72 ep. 83 mins 14

Flagged for Content Podcast artwork

A show about the flags of the world that has a little fun. Weekly chats with folks from all over the vexillology spectrum; from designers to secretaries of flag orgs around the world, enthusiasts of all stripes are welcome here.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flagged-for-content--5732422/support.

History Comedy Society & Culture

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Ep. 67: All's Well that Fens Well w/ James Bowman

Mar 03 2025 60 mins

This week, it's all about the Flag of the Fens! And who better to explain to us just who (or what) the Fens are than the flag's creator himself, James Bowman. James and I have a great chat about the history of the area, its fascinating people and landscape, what inspired the flag, and why it's so important. Plus, merchandising opportunities!SHOW NOTES HERE!Flag of the Fens on Faceb

Ep. 66: Chesapeake Bae w/ Joseph Latshaw

Feb 14 2025 83 mins

We've truly Chesa-peaked this week, as Andy sits down with Joseph Latshaw, one of the leaders of the Chesapeake Bay Flag Association. Joseph gives us an inside look at how a smaller, regional flag group works, and we chat about his home state pride via the New Jersey Civic Flag Project he's spearheading. Plus, a flag inspired by a carpet, or a carpet inspired by a flag?SHOW NOTES H

Ep. 65: Flagpoles and Flag Polls w/ Alan Hardy

Jan 31 2025 108 mins

Alan Hardy swings by the studio this week to chat with us about his flag polls! Alan runs a big group on Facebook with the goal of beautifying the U.S. state flags. We talk about the process, the demographics, and the results—turns out, even some of the good ones could use a change or two! Plus, Alan's idea on how to make Bangladesh fresh, some listener questions, and—as always

Ep. 64: The Book of Flag Revelation w/ Christopher Maddish

Jan 17 2025 80 mins

Divine Providence has struck the studio this week, as we have author- and editor-extraordinaire Christopher Maddish here to talk all about his new book, The Flag Revelation! We spend a short amount of time quibbling over whether it's providence or synchronicity that lead a lot of U.S. state flags to look similar (and not just the S.O.B.s you're thinking of, trust me). But Chris isn

Ep. 63: The Land of Inkin' (a New Flag for Illinois) w/ Maxwell Feldmann

Dec 17 2024 70 mins

What's up, VexHeads? We've got Maxwell Feldmann in the studio this week, as we go over his design process for a new flag for Illinois! Max is a brilliant young designer who brings history into the future with enthusiasm. His designs have gotten a lot of hype on Reddit and other communities, and that forward-pointing star is just [chef's kiss]. Make sure to check out the SHOW NOTES!

Ep. 62: Miami Vice President w/ Amber Atteberry

Nov 28 2024 76 mins

We've got NAVA 1st V.P. Amber Atteberry in the studio this week! We talk about what her journey to the Vice Presidency looked like, what the position entails, and what it's like to be one of the few women in a male-heavy association. Plus, we talk shop about planning NAVA meetings, and go over the flag of a questionable "republic". Don't be a turkey, gobble this one up!SHOW NOTES H

Ep. 61, pt. 2: That's a Deal-Breaker w/ Brian Cham

Nov 04 2024 60 mins

Brian Cham remains in the studio to talk about his "6 Deal-Breakers of Bad Flag Design" and how they're meant to complement other works, not override them. We go over some of the Aotearoa (New Zealand) designs, and I give my thoughts on what the best redesign would be.Also, PLEASE VOTE!Brian's page HEREShow notes HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc

Ep. 61, pt. 1: SERC du Soleil w/ Brian Cham

Oct 09 2024 80 mins

That's right—Part 1! Tune back in later this week for Part 2!We've got multi-hyphenate @BrianCham in the studio this week, as he's finally been freed from the embargo on talking about the new Minnesota flag design process. And who better to discuss it with than the vexillologist who advised the State Emblems Redesign Commission (SERC; hopefully now the title makes sense)? Brian t

Ep. 60: CLEveland Rocks the Vote

Sep 19 2024 83 mins

It's voting season, VexHeads! And what better place to Rock the Vote than the home of Rock & Roll? We have Brian Lachman of the CLE Flag Project with us this week, as we chat about the final four flags that Clevelanders are voting on this month. From a very casual conversation at a bar to where it's at now, a *lot* has happened with the project, and Brian takes us through it al

Ep. 59: Don't Skip Vex Day w/ Tareth Peacock

Sep 06 2024 92 mins

We've got a familiar flaggy face on the show this week, as we sit down with Tareth Peacock to discuss all things World Vexillology Day (or "#VexiDay, since the internet is what it is)! Tareth takes us through the past, present, and future of this holiday that means a *lot* to us VexHeads, and we chat about where his channel @FlagsinFocus is headed as well.As always, check out the