Man Eaters

In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive deep into the lives of two remarkable Indian elephants—Arikomban and Padayappa. Known as “tuskers,” these giants navigate a shrinking wilderness, blurring the line between wild and urban. From Arikomban’s infamous raids on rice stores to Padayappa’s calm strolls through busy towns, their stories reveal the complex and often heartbreaking conflict between humans and elephants in India. Join us ...

In the chilling conclusion of our three-part series, we dig into the most shocking and tragic fatal dog attacks in Canadian history. From remote northern communities to suburban backyards, these final stories highlight the complex web of breed stigma, owner responsibility, and cultural context. With a mix of empathy and dark humoUr, we examine what these fatal encounters reveal about the dogs, the people, and the country they share...

In this scorching episode of Dead Funny, we explore the fiery fates of those who met their end through flames, heat, and sheer bad luck. From historical infernos and spontaneous combustions to tragic accidents and truly bizarre burn-related deaths, we’re stoking the flames of some of the most blisteringly strange demises in history. It's hot, horrifying—and, yes—hilarious (in a very dark way). Get ready to laugh, wince, and maybe n...

The dogs are back—and they’re still not man’s best friend. In Part II of our deep dive into fatal dog attacks across Canada, we continue combing through the grim, bizarre, and sometimes baffling cases of canine-on-human carnage. From tragic accidents to pack attacks that shocked communities, this episode digs into the darker side of our furry companions. Lock up your corgis and brace yourself—Man Eaters is going full fetch with the...

Canada: land of politeness, poutine… and the occasional fatal dog attack. In this episode, we sink our teeth into a grim and fascinating list of every recorded death by dog in Canada from the 1800s to 1990. From tragic tales on the prairie to mysterious maulings in suburbia, these cases span centuries—but the bite remains the same. Join us as we explore the unsettling history of man's best friend gone rogue, one deadly incident at ...

Alright boys and girls, time to talk about this week's stupid internet trend! The web has been ablaze with debate over who would win in a fight: a silverback gorilla or 100 random dudes. Listen now to hear the official Man Eaters take on the debate.  WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychap...

Ahoy mateys! Come aboard the HMAS Man Eater as we loot and plunder some of the best episodes in our catalogue all about the Ocean!  Featuring stories from: - Episode 89: The USS Indianapolis Shark Attacks - Episode 62: Killer Kryptids: The Kraken - Episode 70: The Death Of Steve Irwin - Episode 24: The Jersey Shore Shark Attacks - Episode 61: Attack Of The Cephlapods - Episode 117: The Essex Sperm Whale Attack - The Horror Story T...

In today's episode ya boy discusses the breaking news that a Texas based start up has claimed to successfully "de-exctinct-ed" the Dire Wolf- a species of wolf that has been dead for thousands of years. Are their claims based in fact or are they living in a Game Of Thrones-esque fantasy world?

Then, in our Scratch Of The Day segment: An Alabama teen fights for new shark alert legislation, a man in Indonesia is eaten by a crocodil...

We are so back! Today we finish off our series on Asia's most deadly creatures! From The Maldives to Yemen, if it's a deadly critter, we're gonna talk about it.

Then in our Scratch Of The Day we talk about a coyote attack in Washington, a Kangaroo attack in Queensland and a very sad developing story about a South African boy who lost his arm to a crocodile.  We round off the episode by talking the top 10 Man Eater Movies.

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Let's take a trip to the stunning continent of Asia and once and for all answer the question: What is the deadliest animal in each Asian country. Today we go from Afghanistan to Malaysia! Then in our scratch of the day: A serial rat abuser, a surfer taken by a shark and a woman mauled by a dog at her own shelter.  WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.co...

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 Cecil’s death, the global response, and the ongoing fi...

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 accused of drowning kittens, a massive bear found un...

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 Australian girl is killed in a shark attack before we hop o...

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.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod IN...

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!

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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 mauled and killed by a tiger, and a heroic Canadian m...

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 go up against the hardest Man Eaters Grid yet!

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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 donkey and we learn what happens when animals get a ...