Man Eaters

Feb 28 2025 126 ep. 54 mins 21
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Welcome to Man Eaters, the only true crime podcast on the internet where all the killers are real animals! Whether it’s bitings, scratchings, maulings or clawing, we’re here to talk about it. Join us each week as we explore the most vicious, prolific and wild animal attacks history has to offer. Stay safe folks, it’s a jungle out there.

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Ep 122: The Killing of Cecil The Lion

Feb 28 2025 56 mins  
In 2015, the world was outraged when Cecil the Lion, a beloved and protected animal in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, was lured out of the reserve and killed by American trophy hunter Walter Palmer. The backlash was swift, igniting debates on conservation, ethics, and the dark world of big-game hunting. In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive into the circumstances surrounding C

Ep 121: Bulls, Blood & Broken Bones

Feb 15 2025 62 mins  
Ole! Today we take a deep dive into the world of the bull! One of humanity's most important animal allies is also one of the most dangerous. From bull fighters to rodeo cowboys, thousands of people in history have lost their lives at the tip of a horn or the bottom of a hoof. Join me today as we talk about a few of the most notable ones. Then in the Scratch Of The Day: A priest acc

Ep 120: The Tragedy of Siegfried & Roy

Feb 07 2025 53 mins  
On today's episode Jimbo regales you with the incredible story and tragic end of one of Las Vegas' most iconic duos of all time: Siegfried and Roy. From smuggling a cheetah named Chico onto a cruise ship, all the way to the horrific mid-show mauling of Roy Horn, we dive deep into the lore of one of histories most legendary magic shows. Then in our Scratch Of The Day: An Australi

Ep 119: Web of Terror: Newcastle’s New Funnel-Web

Feb 01 2025 57 mins  
It's a new year and Man Eaters is back! In today's episode we recap all of the crazy animal attack stories we missed while on break. Let's call it the Scratch Of The Month. Then, I take a quiz to see if I can ID animals from extreme close ups. Finally we finish with a brand new Man Eaters Grid. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.comPATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: [email protected]

Ep 118. The 1st Annual Chompy Awards

Dec 22 2024 53 mins  
On the final epsiode of 2024 let us look back at the wild and wackiest animal stories of the year and honour those incredible people and animals that made the past 12 months fly by. Thank you for all your support and love in 2024. We will be back with Season 4 VERY SOON! Stay Tuned! WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.comPATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: [email protected]:

Ep 117: The Essex Sperm Whale Attack - The Horror Story That Inspired Moby Dick

Dec 15 2024 66 mins  
On todays episode we head out to the open sea and talk about one of the worst animal related maritime disasters to ever occur: the sinking of the whale-ship Essex. At the heart of this story are a dozen desperate men and one extremely angry sperm whale. Then in our Scratch Of The Day: A woman bullied online for being bitten by a blue ringed octopus, a zoo keeper in Romania is ma

Ep 116: The Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre!

Nov 24 2024 54 mins  
In 1945 a platoon of Japanese soldier were the victims of one of the worst animal attacks in all of human history- or were they? On today's episode we learn all about the alleged Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre and answer the question once and for all: did it really happen? Then we put our thinking caps on and do a couple quizzes (only one of which is all about poo!)Finally, we

Ep 115: The Manic Mountain Goat & The Death Of Bob Boardman

Nov 17 2024 61 mins  
Well howdy folks, today we take it up a notch and go to some higher elevation to talk about the tragic death of Bob Boardman, the only known victim of a fatal Mountain Goat attack in the US. Learn all about his story as well as the ultimate fate of every goat in Olympic National Park.Then in our Scratch Of The Day: 4 men arrested for bear related insurance fraud, a woman sues a don

Ep 114: The Gombe Chimpanzee War - Ape Armageddon

Nov 10 2024 55 mins  
Welcome back folks! Today we learn all about the Gombe Chimpanzee War, a hand on heart actual brutal war between two groups of chimpanzees in the 1970s and noted by Jane Goodall. But first in our Scratch Of The Day we talk all about poor Peanut the squirrel, a woman who shot a monkey and a bear being framed for murder. Finally we give grid V2 another try.PS- something strange happe

Ep 113: The 2024 Q&A!

Nov 03 2024 53 mins  
It's that time of year again! I put a call out for your creamiest questions and you did not disappoint. On today's episode we take a break from the death and dismemberment to answer the questions you had!PATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/maneaterspodINSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcastINSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps