Joe Exotic, The Tiger King | Full Interview From Federal Prison - The What Are We Doing Podcast #178

On this episode, I had the wild experience of chatting with Joe Exotic—a man whose life reads like a modern-day fable. Behind the walls of jail, he remained unapologetically charismatic, regaling me with tales of his once-rampant tiger empire and the fevered battles he fought against animal welfare activists, most notably his bitter feud with Carol Baskin. As we delved into every aspect of his tumultuous past—from his explosive personality and larger-than-life exploits with big cats to the stark reality of incarceration—I came away with a deep sense of both the man behind the myth and the extraordinary story that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.Learn More Herehttps://joeexoticofficial.com*************************************************************✅BLUECHEW - FIRST ORDER FREE Only $5 Shippinghttps://wawdpod.com/blue✅DUDEROBE - PROMO CODE: WAWD 20% OFFhttps://duderobe.com - promo code: WAWD*************************************************************More Bout Joe ExoticJoe Exotic is a figure whose life defies simple explanation—a blend of audacious ambition, larger-than-life showmanship, and a deep-rooted passion for exotic animals. Born Joseph Allen Maldonado, he carved out a unique niche in American pop culture with his extravagant tiger ranch and his unfiltered, flamboyant personality. His public feud with animal welfare activist Carol Baskin not only sparked a media frenzy but also highlighted the contentious world of exotic animal ownership. Whether it was his unconventional approach to business or his unyielding defense of his lifestyle, Joe Exotic became synonymous with controversy and spectacle.Behind the persona and the headlines, however, lies a more complex narrative marked by personal and legal battles. Serving a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a convoluted criminal case, Joe’s life has taken a dramatic turn, exposing the stark realities of incarceration and health struggles. Even as he faces the challenges of a failing body and a deteriorating health condition, he remains defiant—continuing his plea for a presidential pardon and insisting on the integrity of his past actions. His story, rich with contradictions and marked by both triumphs and tribulations, invites us to ponder deeper questions about justice, redemption, and the human spirit’s capacity for reinvention.*************************************************************Disclaimer: We at the What are We Doing podcast want to make it clear that the views and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the speakers or authors and do not represent the views and opinions held by YouTube, its partners, or its owners.We must also emphasize that the information contained in this video has been produced with no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the validity, accuracy, reliability, completeness, legality, or usefulness of what is said or expressed. Therefore, we strongly advise that no one viewing or listening to this video should rely on the information presented herein.We want to make it clear that the speakers or authors in this video express their views in an "artistic" manner as defined within the YouTube guidelines and that this video is purely for entertainment purposes only.