Joe Exotic calls from federal prison - unfiltered. From Tiger King fame, he lays out new allegations (his words) and what fame from a cell really looks like. We let him talk, then we unpack the chaos.
Joe alleges new evidence and talks pardons, rights, and money. After the call, Bo & Jared break down the claims and pivot into the culture around it: Netflix/rights dollars, GLP-1 hype and body image, why the new Naked Gun works, original IP vs. franchise fatigue, and the brutal math of acting in 2025.
Highlights
Prison IVR connects; Joe joins the line
“Evidence,” perjury talk (his words), and the pardon game
Netflix/rights/money while locked up
GLP-1s (Ozempic), vanity vs. health
Naked Gun review: deadpan beats try-hard
Acting reality: 5–6k submissions for a non-lead, so make your own shot
Listener note
Explicit language around 00:14:41.
Legal and editorial note
Guest statements are their own opinions and/or allegations. Opposites Distract Media LLC and the hosts do not endorse, adopt, or independently verify guest statements and make no representations as to their accuracy. This content is for commentary and entertainment, not legal or professional advice.
Credits
Hosts: Bo Yokely & Jared Pike
Guest: Joe Exotic (phone from federal prison)
Producers: Wade Hill, Jenn Hill & Dasia Hill
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.