Man Eaters

In 2000, Kenyan student Godwin Chepkurgor offered Bill Clinton 20 cows and 40 goats for the hand of his daughter, Chelsea. He'd never even met her. This week on Man Eaters , we explore the bizarre story of the man with a 60-animal dowry and his tragic encounter with an elephant. Then "Scratch Of The Day", "World Wildlife Cup" and the return of "Who Am I?" Watch fu...

In the forests of central India, one leopard earned a terrifying reputation for hunting humans. The Leopard of the Central Provinces became one of India’s most notorious man-eaters, stalking villages and forests and reportedly killing dozens of people. But what turned an elusive, solitary predator into a relentless hunter of humans? We follow the bloody history of one of India’s most infamous leop...

This week on Man Eaters , we're taking a break from being chased, bitten and eaten to review the animals that are supposed to be safely behind a fence. James heads to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo for the first instalment of our new Zoo Review series. We're scoring the zoo across five categories: animals and enclosures, conservation, educational opportunities, visitor experience, and...

In the early 2000s, the Rufiji District of Tanzania was terrorised by a series of deadly lion attacks. One lion became infamous above all others: a young male called Osama, who was blamed for dozens of deaths. Then "Scratch Of The Day", "World Wildlife Cup" and the return of "Who Am I?" Watch full video versions (including me blowing my nose!) on PATREON! PATREON: pat...

Ya boy is back, this time unpacking the insane story of a mass chimpanzee escape at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Led by an alpha-male named Bruno, this escape would lead to a severed foot, a crashed car and a dead taxi driver. Then "Scratch Of The Day", "World Wildlife Cup" and the return of "Who Am I?" Liz's GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-liz-rebuild-...

After a bit of a break I'm back with the story of Timothy Treadwell AKA The Grizzly Man. In 2003, Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard were killed and partially eaten by a grizzly in Alaska. Now, Man Eaters returns to one of the most infamous - and disturbing - stories of human obsession, wild animals, and a predator that doesn't care how much you love it. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EM...

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...