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True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world
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Black Mamba Attack - Almost Certain Death
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Wes has a couple of stories to share about a creepy animal making its first appearance on the show. If you wish to avoid major ouchies, we would advise that you do NOT get bitten by one of these snakes. If you can help it. If you are struggling with depression or thoughts of self-harm, reach out to someone who cares or to organizations who are ther…
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Black and Brown Bear Attacks - Bearanoia in Alaska
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In 1992, two Alaskan communities were shaken by two different encounters with bears that ended in tragedy. Wes sheds a a light on how things went wrong, and then goes over the best things to do should anyone find themselves in a similar situation. Three things to remember in the event of a bear encounter: 1. Group up (safety in numbers!) 2. Get you…
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RFK Jr. and the Curious Case of the Central Park Bear Carcass - News Stories Including a Heroic Bunch of Monkeys, an Extra Swoopy Golden Eagle, a Hunting Expedition Gone Wrong, and More
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The guys talk about some notable animal encounters that have hit the headlines recently, complete with a suprisingly good RFK Jr. impression from Jeff, some good reminders on bear saftey from Wes, and an unlikely animal attack subject from Mike. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show an…
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Moose Attack - Balto, Togo, and the History of the Iditarod
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Mike is finally allowed to take charge of a main episode as some sort of sick and twisted birthday present, and he decides to cover the true story behind the legendery sled dog serum run of 1925. He then gets into the horrifying account of Bridgett Watkins and her encounter with a moose while training for the Iditarod. Wes does NOT want diptheria, …
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Antalina Federova
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How many lives have you lived? My guest today, the enigmatic, highly intelligent, and wildly curious Antalina Federova, is living her 11th life at the moment. I'm pleased to be able to share my conversation with this delightful human - this is why fake radio is the best hobby on the planet. Please Share and Enjoy! Tunes in this Episode Oscar Aleman…
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Norman "Spirit" Greenbaum
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Welcome, friends! I hope you enjoy this conversation with my new pal and legendary rocker, Norman Greenbaum @normangreenbaummusic - Norman is a musician, singer, and songwriter from way back East and a long time ago. We had an unlikely chat about flies, the absence of snails in Alaska, the presence of snails in California, growing up in Boston, MA,…
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The Dog Episode - Man's Best Friend
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Wes shares a handful of stories about how dogs can be more than just our friends, they can also be our heroes. This episode goes out to anyone who has ever loved and lost their sweet, loving, and loyal dog. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an extensive library of…
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The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Four
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This week Wes, Jeff and Mike reflect on the final episode of the series and their takeaways from the season. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about what it was like when Tonia found out about the crew’s involvement in Tonka’s fate, and they’re later joined by Dr. Carl Safina, professor of Nature and Humanity at Stony Br…
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The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Three
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This week Wes, Jeff and Mike discuss some of Tonia’s backstory, the case of Buck the chimpanzee in Pendleton, OR and their predictions for how this series will wrap up. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about some of the motivations people have for keeping chimpanzees privately, and they are later joined by Dr. Craig Sta…
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Humpback Whales Breaching Onto People & The Hit Animal Song Bracket
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Biologists have made a couple of breakthrough discoveries on how humpback whales vocalize and share their songs with each other, and Mike does his best to relay the information to Wes and Jeff. The guys then do a mini-March Madness bracket to determine what the best hit song with an animal in the title is. Will it be by The Beatles? Prince? Baja Me…
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The Orangutan Escape Artist
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Jeff takes the lead this time through to tell us about Ken Allen, an orangutan who made a name for himself by repeatedly escaping his San Diego Zoo enclosure. His antics caused the zoo staff no shortage of headaches, and even spawned a hate group for his arch enemy. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE…
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The Official Chimp Crazy Podcast: Episode Two
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This week Wes, Jeff and Mike discuss the unbelievable events of the second episode. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the dangers of keeping chimpanzees in captivity. Then they are joined by writer Dan P. Lee whose 2011 New York Magazine story, Travis the Menace, paints a nuanced view of events that led up to the i…
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In the first episode Wes, Jeff and Mike dive into the wild world of private primate ownership in the United States. Then Wes speaks with filmmakers Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the genesis of this series and what it is about chimpanzees that make them so irresistible to the people who love them. Watch Episode One of the HBO Documentary Serie…
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The HBO Documentary Series Chimp Crazy tells the story of chimpanzees in private captivity in the United States and follows the story of the people who will go to any length to keep them. The Official Chimp Crazy podcast produced in partnership with HBO will dive into surprising events in each episode, have interviews with the filmmakers to get the…
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Erin Thompson is a painter, poet, thinker, billiards baddie, and educator. She's spent nearly four decades working with and loving children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Tune in to hear how compassion, creativity, and open-mindedness help Erin and others bring light and joy into these fascinating cultures. Share …
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Warthog Attack - With Friends Like Waylon the Warthog, Who Needs Enemies
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Wes "The Warthog" Larson tells the sad and violent story of Austin Riley and his pet Waylon, a warthog who decided one day to turn his tusks on his caretaker and friend. Jeff reveals a somewhat tragic nickname he had when he was younger, and Mike might have made up a word. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you b…
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It was a visit from a friend and the passionate fandom foaming in the wake of author Philip K. Dick that gifted me the opportunity to meet today’s guest, Jeff Laprade. Jeff is an engineer, a poet, a writer, and a thinker working on what I can only describe as magic with magnetism. While he isn’t able to tell us what he does, where he does it, or fo…
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A Bear Bites a Can of Bear Spray!? - News Stories Including a Spate of Shark Bites, Some Unpatriotic Bald Eagles, a Killer Bee Swarm on the Golf Course, and More
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The guys talk about some of the more notable animal attacks that have happened in the recent weeks, but first are joined by the incredibly pleasant Shayne Patrick and his wife Chloe to talk a little bit about their experience of Shayne being attacked by a bear and the crazy (and fortunate) way he was able to fend it off. Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intr…
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Say hello to my creative friend! Mr. Jon Carling is a multi-talented, multi-disciplinary sweetheart. He's an illustrator, animator, writer, musician, woodworker, entrepreneur, and full-time creative. Not satisfied with simply drawing all day, Jon recently opened a fantastic shop/gallery around the corner from my house called Carling Arts. At five f…
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Gila Monsters - What Kind of Monster
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Wes prepped an interesting little episode all about the gila monster, and what makes them a unique and ultimately deadly reptile. Jeff and Mike try really hard to not let him get his thoughts out, but Wes prevails in the end. ~~ To advertise on the show, contact us! ~~ Tooth & Claw is brought to you by QCODE. Support the show and get access to an e…
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Marie Sebastiano
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Say hello to my little friend, Marie Sebastiano! I met Marie through my friend and Marie's delightful daughter, Carol. Carol has been telling me for several years that I should meet and interview her mom—she was correct! I fell immediately in love with Marie, and I think you might as well. Enjoy this free-range conversation that begins in Brooklyn …
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