Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODEComedy, Science, Nature
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODEComedy, Science, Nature
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODEComedy, Science, Nature
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | QCODEComedy, Science, Nature

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True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world

  • How the Goonch Stole Christmas
    On this episode, Wes introduces us all to the goonch, which turns out to be a real animal. He covers a couple of horrifying accounts of attacks by what is essentially a monster catfish, and we all learn something new and terrifying about the world. Meanwhile, Jeff gives out his lowest overall animal ranking ever, and Mike has a bit of a mental breakdown hearing about Wes's old eating habits.
  • The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 1
    The history of grizzly bears in Colorado is steeped in tradition and tragedy, in more ways than one. Wes begins the story of how intruding on sacred land led to dire consequences for bears and humans alike.
  • Two Bear Attacks in Arkansas - The T&C November Animal Attack News Roundup
    Wes, Jeff, and Mike discuss some of the more notable animal attack, encounter, and otherwise noteworthy headlines from the past month or so, including a couple of bear attacks in Arkansas, an especially angry California squirrel, a coyote intruding on a game of hide and seek.
  • A Sierra Foothills Murder Mystery
    A 40-year-old woman's body was near the Sierra foothills, mangled and left for dead on the trail where she had been out on a jog. Over time, pieces of evidence began to paint a picture of what exactly had transpired, forever changing the way the local community saw what was thought a peaceful and safe slice of nature.
  • The Mummy's Curse & Other Horrific Deaths by Animal with Sammy Smart
    Wes concocted another episode with which to horrify friend of the show Sammy Smart of Too Scary; Didn't Watch fame. We're lucky to have a friend like her!
  • Polar Bear Attack - A Violent Post-Party Polar Bear Encounter
    In 2013, Erin Greene was on her way home from a Halloween party when she crossed paths with a polar bear.
  • The Humboldt Squid - A Dance with El Diablo Rojo
    To kick off the scariest month of the year, Wes thought it appropriate to bring some tentacles into the equation. This intrigued Jeff.
  • A Grizzly Encounter in Yellowstone - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter News Including a Violent Bear Attack in Yellowstone, an Elephant Pants-ing a Tourist, Big Cats in Thailand, and More
    The guys each bring a handful of recent animal attack stories to the table to discuss with each other, and then get into the rarest bird Wes has ever seen, Jeff's escape room escapades, and how much they like September.
  • Grizzly Bear Attack - The Hunters Become the Hunted
    Wilf and his son-in-law Skeet went out on what they were expecting to be a routine elk hunt, but ran into something much, much more dangerous. Wes then takes the opportunity to explore why bear spray is your best chance at deterring, avoiding, and surviving violent encounters with bears.
  • Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and the Saltwater Crocodile
    Todd Bairstow held on for dear life as an eleven foot saltwater crocodile bit his legs and began tearing them apart with its signature death roll. In a moment of extreme desperation, he resorted to using an unconventional, albeit sad, weapon.
  • The Legend of History's Deadliest Whale: Porphyrios the Purple
    Mike talks about a handful of animal attacks that happened long ago including a deadly case of baldness, dying of laughter, the ineffective bones of Saint Conleth, and more!
  • The Dangers of Hunting Cape Buffalo - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter Headlines Including a Really Dumb Tonia Haddix Update, the Japanese Bear Safety Drill, and More
    The guys talk about a bunch of recent animal-related headlines they thought would be educational, entertaining, or otherwise worth discussing. Stay safe out there!
  • Jaguar Attack - A Rare and Deadly Encounter
    Jaguars are an incredibly powerful cat who usually keep to themselves as far as humans are concerned. But not always.
  • Toothie Tales: A Bat to the Mouth, a Snake at the Gates, and Many More
    Our listeners have had some sticky, sharp, and dangerous encounters with some animals, it turns out! These are a few stories you all sent in for us to read through and discuss.
  • The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 3: The Rescue and the Trial
    This is the third and final episode in the horrifying saga of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The bravery and perseverance shown by the men was matched only by the tragic aftermath that many of the men faced long after the ordeal was over.
  • The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 2: The Ordeal
    After a torpedo sinks their ship, the surviving sailors of the USS Indianapolis now find themselves lost at sea and surrounded by sharks. With seemingly everything now working against them, a long fight to survive now begins.
  • The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 1: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis
    Wes is back with another multi-part series, this time concerning the men of the famed United States heavy cruiser that was sunk during the efforts of World War 2, and the sharks who couldn't pass up the tragic but opportune feast that now floated helplessly in the ocean water. This one gets intense, so prepare for some graphic conversation and content. In the second half of the episode, the guys are joined by Dan Abbott, an underwater cinematographer that specializes in sharks as well as one of the stars of the hit Netflix show All the Sharks.
  • The Bear and the Biker - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear and a Motorcyclist in Romania, Cowboy Cody's Raccoon Toss, and More
    The guys discuss some of the most notable animal attack news that have happened over the past few weeks.
  • Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear
    Olga and her step-father Igor were out in the Kamchatkan wilderness when they inadvertently committed the cardinal sin of recreating safely in bear country. The ensuing tragedy was captured through what might just be the most horrifying phone call a mother has ever received.
  • Manatees & Mermaids
    Mike explores just how manatees ended up in Florida and then tells the strange tale of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid.