Man Eaters

Pablo Escobar built a private empire filled with unimaginable wealth, violence, and excess... including a zoo imported from around the world and four hippopotamuses brought in from Africa. Decades after his death, those hippos escaped into Colombia’s Magdalena River and became one of the world’s strangest and most controversial invasive species. Then: "Who Am I?", "Scratch Of The Da...

In the long awaited return of Man Eater Movies we talk about the much maligned 2007 action/horror film Blood Monkey - a beautiful mess of a film starring (for some reason) F Murray Abraham. Then: "Who Am I?", "Scratch Of The Day" and we break down the battle between Mexico and DR Congo in The World Wildlife Cup Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreo...

In this episode, we head deep into the Himalayas to explore one of the world’s most enduring mysteries: the Yeti. We trace how the legend of the “Abominable Snowman” has evolved over centuries. Along the way, we examine alleged footprints, disputed photographs, DNA testing, and the many expeditions that have tried and failed to prove its existence. Then: "Who Am I?", "Scratch Of The...

In today's episode we crack open the list of shark attacks in Réunion - a small French island in the middle of a "shark highway" between South Africa and Australia. Then: "Who Am I?", "Scratch Of The Day" and we break down the battle between Kenya and Indonesia in the World Wildlife Cup! Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/mane...

From bird strikes and runway collisions to animals smuggled onboard aircraft, this episode explores the strange and sometimes deadly ways wildlife has interfered with aviation. Then Who Am I?, Scratch Of The Day and our next instalment of the World Wildlife Cup! Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGR...

Today we dive into the case of Diane Whipple, a lacrosse coach killed by two dogs in her own apartment building. Then "Who Am I" and "Scratch Of The Day" and a brand new segment! Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothycha...

This week on Man Eaters , we’re diving into one of the strangest and most unsettling corners of animal behaviour: post-mortem pet feeding. What happens when a beloved owner dies alone… and their pets are left behind? Plus a game of "Who Am I?" and Scratch Of The Day! Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAG...

In 2024, a series of shocking wolf attacks in northern India’s Bahraich district left entire villages on edge. Over the course of several months, children and adults were reportedly taken from their homes at night in a string of increasingly frequent and violent encounters, sparking panic across the floodplain communities of Uttar Pradesh. Plus a game of "Who Am I?" and Scratch Of The Da...

I'm back after a short break with a brand new episode of Dead Funny, this time covering the strange and bloody case of The Pizza Bomber! A new episode of Man Eaters is coming next week - stay tuned! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters

In part 2 of our mini series of Africa's most deadly we discuss the little guys who cause a whole lot of trouble. Mosquitoes, snakes, bees OH MY! Plus a game of "Who Am I?", Scratch Of The Day and the Man Eaters Grid Game is back! Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INST...

In today's episode of Man Eaters we kick off a two part series on the most dangerous animals in all of Africa. On this edition we look at 5 of the most iconic, dangerous and deadly megafauna to stalk the savannah: The infamous Big Five. Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  ⁠⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM:...

Not all killers have sharp teeth and massive claws. In this episode of Man Eaters , we’re diving into the animals you’d never expect to be dangerous… but somehow are. From the seemingly harmless to the downright adorable, these creatures have all been responsible for human deaths...sometimes in very strange ways. Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EM...

In this episode of Man Eaters , we explore ten bizarre and tragic cases where encounters with monkeys turned deadly. From a troop of monkeys dropping bricks from a ruined building… to a rogue primate that terrorised an entire village… to the shocking moment a monkey bite helped change the course of European history. Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters...

Theme parks are supposed to be safe, carefully controlled environments where the wild is kept behind glass, bars, and carefully worded warning signs. But sometimes the happiest place on Earth can be the most dangerous... In this episode of Man Eaters , we’re heading to the amusement park with our resident theme park experts Dom & Luke from ReviewTyme! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  man...

In 1999, three-year-old Jaryd Atadero vanished during a family hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. What followed was one of the most haunting wilderness mysteries in recent American history. Officials concluded that a mountain lion attack was the most likely cause...but not everyone agrees. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INST...

In the conclusion to our series on fatal dog attacks in South America's largest country we cover some of the bloodiest and most brutal stories of man's best friend becoming our worst nightmare.  PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #TrueCrimeHistory #WeirdD...

In this episode of Man Eaters , we examine the growing number of fatal dog attacks in Brazil — a country that has made huge progress in eliminating rabies deaths, yet is now facing a sharp rise in deadly maulings.   PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #Tru...

From pulpit to the lion's mouth. This week on Man Eaters, we unpack the strange, scandal-soaked death of Harold Davidson - the English rector who fled disgrace, reinvented himself as a showman, and met a brutal end in a seaside lion's cage. Faith, fame, and fatal felines… this one’s a wild ride. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL:  maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @...

Walruses might look like blubbery, sleepy sea potatoes but when threatened, they can become deadly. In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive into the shocking true stories of walrus attacks, including fatal encounters, territorial rampages, and moments when humans seriously underestimated one of the Arctic’s most powerful animals. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRA...

2025 was a big year for Man Eaters...  and also a truly awful one for anyone who found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong animal. In this Best Of compilation, we’re revisiting some of the wildest, weirdest and most unforgettable moments from the past year. From apex predators doing what they do best, to bizarre human decisions that made things… significantly worse, this...

In 1932, the Australian Army went to war with emus… and lost. At least, that’s how the story usually goes. In this redux episode of Man Eaters , we revisit the Great Emu War - one of the internet’s favourite historical punchlines - to separate the meme from the truth. What actually happened when soldiers, machine guns, and tens of thousands of migrating birds collided in Western Australia during t...

Ever wondered what’s really lurking beneath Loch Ness? In this bonus Patreon episode of Man Eaters , we dive deep into the legends, sightings, and mysteries of the world-famous Loch Ness Monster. From historical accounts to modern investigations, this episode is packed with creepy, fascinating, and downright bizarre stories that only our Patreon supporters usually get to hear. Curious for more exc...

After a brief medically induced hiatus we are back! Let's take this episode to catch up on all the wild animal attacks that occurred throughout the world over the last few weeks! In Australia, dingos, sharks and dogs have run rampant and in North America bears and cougars have been real problems. Plus we learn what the deadliest US animals were from 2018-2025 based on a new scientific study.  WEBS...

A single whale terrorised the Byzantine Empire for fifty years,  sinking ships, wrecking trade routes, and earning a name feared across the ancient world. Dive into the unbelievable true story of Porphyrios, the whale who fought an empire… and almost won.   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM:...

On this special Halloween episode of Man Eaters we cover two crimes that shocked the world not only for their brutality, but for the haunting question at their centre: If someone consents to being eaten, is it still murder? We examine the cases of Armin Meiwes and Issei Sagawa, the psychology behind extreme fetish cannibalism, and the ethical nightmare that still divides legal experts and philosop...