Very Special Episodes: The Death of Andy, the Sneaker-Wearing Goose

Gene Fleming and his pet goose Andy made headlines around the world. They brought out the best in the people of Hastings, Nebraska. But amid all this attention, Andy also brought out the worst. And three decades later, Andy's legacy is still reverberating around their hometown. Note: This episode includes the murder of a beloved goose.  * If you enjoyed this story, check out the VERY SPECIAL EPISODES feed, where Dana Schwartz and friends fall down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday. One week it's a deep dive into the Tom Brady of streaking. The next we're in the trenches with Margaret Wise Brown and Goodnight Moon in their battle with the New York Public Library. Each episode will leave you with that special "I had no idea I needed to know this, but I guess I'm glad I do" feeling.  * Very Special thanks to Jessica Korgie for sharing her family's story with us. Hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason EnglishWritten by Sara Schleede and edited by Carmen Borca-Carrillo at Wonder Media NetworkProduced by Josh FisherEditing and Sound Design by Josh FisherMixing and Mastering by Baheed FrazierAdditional Editing by Mary DooeFact-Checking by Austin ThompsonOriginal Music by Elise McCoyShow Logo by Lucy QuintanillaExecutive Producer is Jason English  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.