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We all have limits. And some people who are pushed beyond those limits will do unspeakable things. From Wondery, "Joe vs. Carole" is the story of a man who has devoted his life to raising and breeding lions, tigers, and other exotic animals at his Oklahoma zoo. He croons ballads, shoots guns, and puts it all on YouTube. But throughout his career, he's made a lot of enemies. And the biggest of all is the owner of a big cat sanctuary in Florida named Carole Baskin. The feud between Joe Exotic and Carole gets messy, vicious, and outrageous -- until both of them are pushed far beyond their limits. Reported and hosted by Rob Moor.
All episodes of Joe vs. Carole are available now. You can binge the series exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' now streaming on Peacock: smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

Joe vs Carole Wondery

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    • 4.5 • 123 Ratings

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We all have limits. And some people who are pushed beyond those limits will do unspeakable things. From Wondery, "Joe vs. Carole" is the story of a man who has devoted his life to raising and breeding lions, tigers, and other exotic animals at his Oklahoma zoo. He croons ballads, shoots guns, and puts it all on YouTube. But throughout his career, he's made a lot of enemies. And the biggest of all is the owner of a big cat sanctuary in Florida named Carole Baskin. The feud between Joe Exotic and Carole gets messy, vicious, and outrageous -- until both of them are pushed far beyond their limits. Reported and hosted by Rob Moor.
All episodes of Joe vs. Carole are available now. You can binge the series exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' now streaming on Peacock: smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    The Tiger King

    The Tiger King

    Joe Exotic throws a most unusual wedding that includes monkeys, lions, tigers, and bears. But someone is killing his animals, and he is determined to put an end to it. The first episode in our six part series about two people who love big cats, but who despise each other.

    A listener note: this episode contains descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

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    • 31 min
    More Wicked Than A Bobcat

    More Wicked Than A Bobcat

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    Carole Baskin leaves her husband and meets a stranger who hands her a gun. Then an unsolved disappearance casts a shadow over everything.

    A listener note: this episode contains descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

    To listen to Over My Dead Body Season 2: 'Joe vs. Carole' listen on Amazon Music or subscribe to Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' premiering on Peacock on March 3rd. smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

    Cat and Mouse

    Cat and Mouse

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    Joe goes on a helicopter mission to find more evidence but comes up short. Then someone hands him Carole’s diary.

    A listener note: this episode contains descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

    To listen to Over My Dead Body Season 2: 'Joe vs. Carole' listen on Amazon Music or subscribe to Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' premiering on Peacock on March 3rd. smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

    Joe Exotic TV

    Joe Exotic TV

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    Joe has high aspirations of becoming a reality TV star. But his plan are about to go up in flames.

    A listener note: this episode discusses suicide. The episode also includes descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

    To listen to Over My Dead Body Season 2: 'Joe vs. Carole' listen on Amazon Music or subscribe to Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' premiering on Peacock on March 3rd. smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources:

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255n

    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

    Straight to Hell

    Straight to Hell

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    A newcomer arrives at the zoo who might be able to help Joe finally solve his Florida problem.

    To listen to Over My Dead Body Season 2: 'Joe vs. Carole' listen on Amazon Music or subscribe to Wondery+. Watch the television series based on the podcast 'Joe vs. Carole' premiering on Peacock on March 3rd. smarturl.it/Joe_vs_Carole

    A listener note: this episode discusses suicide. The episode also includes descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources:

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

    “Karma is a B****”

    “Karma is a B****”

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    Joe takes off for Florida, where he meets his match.

    This episode is exclusive to Wondery+ and Amazon Music subscribers. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad-free listening. You can find Wondery+ in the Wondery app and on Apple Podcasts.

    A listener note: this episode discusses suicide. The episode also includes descriptions of mistreatment of animals.

    If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some additional resources:

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264

    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
123 Ratings

123 Ratings

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As with all Wondery podcasts, excellent listen! Keep them coming!

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Theearlybirslashrandomrooster ,

WAY BETTER THAN THE NETFLIX SERIES!

THIS IS A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN THE NETFLIX DOCO!!! Well researched, actually unbiased, chronological correct. This is one of the best podcast series I have listened to and if you want to get the real story about the circus that is Exotic animal abusers then this is it! 🦁🐯

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