Extinction Event

Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier
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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.

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    Panar Man-Eater

    It’s the second installment of our man-eater series! Jim Corbett is back again, hunting down an Indian Leopard with a kill count of over 400. Warning: This one’s slightly gory and we accidentally used some bad(ish) language. Maybe have a listen first if you have littles.  Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail

    1 tim 4 min

  2. 20 APR.

    Axolotl

    Not extinct in the wild, yet, but pretty close! These critically endangered, super cute salamanders are native only to a small lake region in Mexico. Find out how they became so popular and how we even got on this topic in the first place...This was supped to be the extinct smooth handfish episode, but we talked about axolotl’s the whole time…  Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail

    49 min

  3. 17 FEB.

    Lord Howe Island Tree Lobster

    Oh lord, prepare yourself. The story of howe the stick bugs on this island went extinct will send creepy crawlies down your spine. Find out what happened to Lord Howe's tree lobsters on this week's Extinction Event.  Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail

    1 tim 9 min

  4. 2 FEB.

    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, authorities struggle to eradicate these non-native species from a region where they definitely don’t belong. But not to fear, Jack has a genius solution to this incredibly complicated problem! Find out what it is on this week’s Extinction Event. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail

    1 tim 5 min

  5. 20 JAN.

    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 entirely 100% gone. Find out what happened on this week’s Extinction Event! Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail

    1 tim

  6. 5 JAN.

    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 Pripyat and the surrounding area are faring. Brace yourself for some ooey gooey wolves and jacked up arachnids. This one’s gonna get weird! Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail

    54 min

  7. 2025-09-02

    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 when it came to lekking and booming. We’re talking mating rituals so extreme and so powerful that anyone within their grassy perimeter was rendered helpless. What the heck are we talking about? Gonna have to listen to this thrilling episode to find out! Watch a historical film of the heath hen here: https://www.bowdoin.edu/news/2018/08/now-showing-the-heath-hen-and-other-early-ornithological-films-of-alfred-otto-gross.html Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2025 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail

    52 min

  8. 2025-08-18

    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 by Colossal Biosciences with the help of Peter Jackson. Yes the Lord of the Rings one. Woah we have a lot to catch up on! Also a big apology to our regular extincty fans for taking so long to get a new episode up. WE'LL TRY HARDER NEXT TIME Check out this great video by “FRANK” that help informed this episode: https://youtu.be/yTU76_gQeQc?si=DnsvOOYPSPJQAT8X Learn more about the Giant Moa de-extinction here: https://colossal.com/moa/ Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a voice message  ©2025 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail

    56 min
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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.

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  • Skapad av
    Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier
  • Aktiva år
    2018 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    85
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
  • Copyright
    © 2026 © 2023 Extinction Event
  • Programmets webbplats
    Extinction Event

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