Extinction Event Podcast
1) Thylacine
We're back with some exciting updates! Our very first Extinction Event episode featured the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. And because we love this carnivorous marsupial so much, we’re giving you a re...Show More
2) Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Left to fend for themselves after Pablo Escobar’s death, the Hippos in his hacienda eventually break free and reign supreme in surrounding Colombian lagoons and rivers. As the population grows, author...Show More
3) Turnspit Dogs
After years of people begging us to do it…we finally present to you: Turnspit Dogs. These pups were a staple in wealthy households and a bonafide breed of their own for hundreds of years. Now, they’re...Show More
4) Chernobyl Animals
In 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, causing a radioactive fallout with catastrophic effects on people and wildlife. We check in 40 years later to see how the critters in ...Show More
5) Heath Hens: Dancing Devils of the Prairie
This week join us for an electrifying avian extinction dance off! But wait, wasn’t the heath hen just your typical prairie chicken? But wait, nope, you’re wrong. Actually it was a downright HEATHEN wh...Show More
6) Haast's Eagle
Holy heck how'd we miss this one. This giant New Zealand bird was the biggest eagle to have ever lived! And its extinction is linked to the Giant Moa, which if you haven't heard is being resurrected b...Show More
7) The Lost Laughing Owl Episode
Truly an awesome New Zealand bird and WOW did we do it justice in what was probably the best Extinction Event episode ever recorded! Then the file got corrupted and we lost it. Join us as we pick up t...Show More
8) Guadalupe Caracara
As these island dwelling falcons neared extinction many live birds were offered up for sale in San Diego. We go through the historical accounts to try uncover why no one wanted to buy and potentially ...Show More
9) Nandi Bear
Currently classified as a cryptid like Bigfoot, this mysterious East African creature is likely a misidentified large hyena, baboon, or other undocumented animal. Join us as we analyze historical sigh...Show More
10) Netflix DVDs
Somehow we missed the extinction of Netflix DVDs by mail back in 2023. Apologies! Here ya go… Long Live the Red Envelope Era | Farewell to DVDs | Netflix www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Vz-saGwjU Say h...Show More