This week on Man Eaters, we’re taking a detour from deadly beasts and into the wild world of your problems. In a special advice segment inspired by James’ old show Advice City, listeners write in with their stickiest dilemmas—from dating disasters and friendship feuds to workplace weirdness and truly cursed situations—and James responds with the wisdom of a man who’s spent too much time researching apex predators. It’s heartfelt, it’s hilarious, and—let’s be honest—it’s slightly unhinged. Got a ...
Jul 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 134
In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive deep into the lives of two remarkable Indian elephants—Arikomban and Padayappa. Known as “tuskers,” these giants navigate a shrinking wilderness, blurring the line between wild and urban. From Arikomban’s infamous raids on rice stores to Padayappa’s calm strolls through busy towns, their stories reveal the complex and often heartbreaking conflict between humans and elephants in India. Join us as we explore their journeys, their impact, and what they teach u...
Jun 20, 2025•58 min•Ep. 133
In the chilling conclusion of our three-part series, we dig into the most shocking and tragic fatal dog attacks in Canadian history. From remote northern communities to suburban backyards, these final stories highlight the complex web of breed stigma, owner responsibility, and cultural context. With a mix of empathy and dark humoUr, we examine what these fatal encounters reveal about the dogs, the people, and the country they share. It’s the last bite... and it leaves a mark. WEBSITE: www.maneat...
Jun 13, 2025•54 min•Ep. 132
In this scorching episode of Dead Funny, we explore the fiery fates of those who met their end through flames, heat, and sheer bad luck. From historical infernos and spontaneous combustions to tragic accidents and truly bizarre burn-related deaths, we’re stoking the flames of some of the most blisteringly strange demises in history. It's hot, horrifying—and, yes—hilarious (in a very dark way). Get ready to laugh, wince, and maybe never light a candle the same way again.
Jun 10, 2025•54 min•Ep. 131
The dogs are back—and they’re still not man’s best friend. In Part II of our deep dive into fatal dog attacks across Canada, we continue combing through the grim, bizarre, and sometimes baffling cases of canine-on-human carnage. From tragic accidents to pack attacks that shocked communities, this episode digs into the darker side of our furry companions. Lock up your corgis and brace yourself—Man Eaters is going full fetch with the facts. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneat...
Jun 06, 2025•58 min•Ep. 130
Canada: land of politeness, poutine… and the occasional fatal dog attack. In this episode, we sink our teeth into a grim and fascinating list of every recorded death by dog in Canada from the 1800s to 1990. From tragic tales on the prairie to mysterious maulings in suburbia, these cases span centuries—but the bite remains the same. Join us as we explore the unsettling history of man's best friend gone rogue, one deadly incident at a time. Lock your gate. Hug your dog. And press play. WEBSITE: ww...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 129
I'm trying something new! Don't panic, you're still in the right place for Man Eaters content. But today I thought I'd give you a sneak peak at a new podcast I'm working on called Dead Funny! Please have a listen and let me know what you think! Man Eaters will be back next week with a new episode!
May 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 128
Alright boys and girls, time to talk about this week's stupid internet trend! The web has been ablaze with debate over who would win in a fight: a silverback gorilla or 100 random dudes. Listen now to hear the official Man Eaters take on the debate. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps
May 09, 2025•45 min•Ep. 127
Ahoy mateys! Come aboard the HMAS Man Eater as we loot and plunder some of the best episodes in our catalogue all about the Ocean! Featuring stories from: - Episode 89: The USS Indianapolis Shark Attacks - Episode 62: Killer Kryptids: The Kraken - Episode 70: The Death Of Steve Irwin - Episode 24: The Jersey Shore Shark Attacks - Episode 61: Attack Of The Cephlapods - Episode 117: The Essex Sperm Whale Attack - The Horror Story That Inspired Moby Dick WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patre...
Apr 25, 2025•2 hr 53 min•Ep. 126
In today's episode ya boy discusses the breaking news that a Texas based start up has claimed to successfully "de-exctinct-ed" the Dire Wolf- a species of wolf that has been dead for thousands of years. Are their claims based in fact or are they living in a Game Of Thrones-esque fantasy world? Then, in our Scratch Of The Day segment: An Alabama teen fights for new shark alert legislation, a man in Indonesia is eaten by a crocodile, Californian Sea Lions are at it again AND MORE! Finally, we chan...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 125
We are so back! Today we finish off our series on Asia's most deadly creatures! From The Maldives to Yemen, if it's a deadly critter, we're gonna talk about it. Then in our Scratch Of The Day we talk about a coyote attack in Washington, a Kangaroo attack in Queensland and a very sad developing story about a South African boy who lost his arm to a crocodile. We round off the episode by talking the top 10 Man Eater Movies. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneate...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 124
Let's take a trip to the stunning continent of Asia and once and for all answer the question: What is the deadliest animal in each Asian country. Today we go from Afghanistan to Malaysia! Then in our scratch of the day: A serial rat abuser, a surfer taken by a shark and a woman mauled by a dog at her own shelter. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps...
Mar 14, 2025•59 min•Ep. 123
In 2015, the world was outraged when Cecil the Lion, a beloved and protected animal in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, was lured out of the reserve and killed by American trophy hunter Walter Palmer. The backlash was swift, igniting debates on conservation, ethics, and the dark world of big-game hunting. In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive into the circumstances surrounding Cecil’s death, the global response, and the ongoing fight to protect the world’s most vulnerable wildlife. Then in our ...
Mar 01, 2025•57 min•Ep. 122
Ole! Today we take a deep dive into the world of the bull! One of humanity's most important animal allies is also one of the most dangerous. From bull fighters to rodeo cowboys, thousands of people in history have lost their lives at the tip of a horn or the bottom of a hoof. Join me today as we talk about a few of the most notable ones. Then in the Scratch Of The Day: A priest accused of drowning kittens, a massive bear found under a house post LA wildfire, missing monkeys AND MORE! Finally we ...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 121
On today's episode Jimbo regales you with the incredible story and tragic end of one of Las Vegas' most iconic duos of all time: Siegfried and Roy. From smuggling a cheetah named Chico onto a cruise ship, all the way to the horrific mid-show mauling of Roy Horn, we dive deep into the lore of one of histories most legendary magic shows. Then in our Scratch Of The Day: An Australian girl is killed in a shark attack before we hop over to India for stories involving leopards, elephants and monkeys. ...
Feb 08, 2025•54 min•Ep. 120
It's a new year and Man Eaters is back! In today's episode we recap all of the crazy animal attack stories we missed while on break. Let's call it the Scratch Of The Month. Then, I take a quiz to see if I can ID animals from extreme close ups. Finally we finish with a brand new Man Eaters Grid. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps
Feb 01, 2025•58 min•Ep. 119
On the final epsiode of 2024 let us look back at the wild and wackiest animal stories of the year and honour those incredible people and animals that made the past 12 months fly by. Thank you for all your support and love in 2024. We will be back with Season 4 VERY SOON! Stay Tuned! WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps
Dec 23, 2024•53 min•Ep. 118
On todays episode we head out to the open sea and talk about one of the worst animal related maritime disasters to ever occur: the sinking of the whale-ship Essex. At the heart of this story are a dozen desperate men and one extremely angry sperm whale. Then in our Scratch Of The Day: A woman bullied online for being bitten by a blue ringed octopus, a zoo keeper in Romania is mauled and killed by a tiger, and a heroic Canadian man saves his wife by pile-driving a polar bear. https://www.abc.net....
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 117
In 1945 a platoon of Japanese soldier were the victims of one of the worst animal attacks in all of human history- or were they? On today's episode we learn all about the alleged Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre and answer the question once and for all: did it really happen? Then we put our thinking caps on and do a couple quizzes (only one of which is all about poo!) Finally, we go up against the hardest Man Eaters Grid yet! WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: ma...
Nov 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 116
Well howdy folks, today we take it up a notch and go to some higher elevation to talk about the tragic death of Bob Boardman, the only known victim of a fatal Mountain Goat attack in the US. Learn all about his story as well as the ultimate fate of every goat in Olympic National Park. Then in our Scratch Of The Day: 4 men arrested for bear related insurance fraud, a woman sues a donkey and we learn what happens when animals get a little frisky at Disneyland. Finally we give version 3 of the Man ...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 115
Welcome back folks! Today we learn all about the Gombe Chimpanzee War, a hand on heart actual brutal war between two groups of chimpanzees in the 1970s and noted by Jane Goodall. But first in our Scratch Of The Day we talk all about poor Peanut the squirrel, a woman who shot a monkey and a bear being framed for murder. Finally we give grid V2 another try. PS- something strange happened to the mic in the final few minutes of recording so I apologies for the odd audio at the end! PATREON: patreon....
Nov 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 114
It's that time of year again! I put a call out for your creamiest questions and you did not disappoint. On today's episode we take a break from the death and dismemberment to answer the questions you had! PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps
Nov 03, 2024•54 min•Ep. 113
Sup freaks and geeks! Today we're getting deep into lion territory and talking all about human/lion conflict. Specifically we tackle the story of the Mfuwe Man Eating Lion that terrorised African villages in the 1990s. But first up, our Scratch Of The Day Segment: TMZ reports a bunch of blockheads for trying to snap selfies with a leopard, a sexually frustrated dolphin keeps attacking people in Japan and a woman is impaled by a swordfish. We wrap up another Man Eaters Grid. WEBSITE: www.maneater...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 112
On todays episode of Man Eaters we cover one of the most disturbing animal attacks in modern history: the brutal slaying of Olga Moskalyova and her step father, Igor. What makes this story notable is during the bear attack that ended her life, Olga made several phone calls to her mother Tatiana. But first, in our scratch of the day: an Australian woman loses her arm after being attacked by her own dog, an Indian woman killed by another leopard and in the US a man is attacked by a black bear in h...
Oct 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 111
Pip pip cheerio! I'm in rainy ol London this week so there's no new episode- however, I have put together this highlight episode of the best Man Eater stories to ever come out of my home country: Australia. Let's go for a stroll down memory lane as we learn about The Great Emu War, The Death Of Azaria Chaimberlain, and The Death of Steve Irwin, as well as a movie review of the Aussie horror flick: Rouge. Man Eaters is up for an award! Vote here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting WEB...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 110
On today's episode, ya boy tells the tail of the very cute (but very naughty) polar bear from Alaska: Blinky. But first in our Scratch Of The Day we learn about an Indian man killed by an elephant, a rock star's dog almost carried away by a coyote and a British man survives a close encounter with a hippo in Africa. Finally we give our Man Eater Grid another go! Man Eaters is up for an award! Vote here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon....
Sep 29, 2024•54 min•Ep. 109
Today we catch up on all the animal news we missed while we tackled our big shark attack series. A young boy saves his father from an attacking bear, a tiger attack causes civil unrest in India, a child is dragged underwater by river otters and more! Man Eaters is up for an award! Vote here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast ...
Sep 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 108
We are back with the final part of our series of deadly shark attacks in the United States. We're dipping our toes back in the water and looking at every fatal shark attack in the 90s, 2000s, 2010s and finally our current decade, the 2020s. Man Eaters is up for an award! Vote here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM:...
Sep 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 107
G'day champs. Today we keep freestyling through the list of fatal US shark attacks. As the list goes on, the stories get more and more bloody. Today we go through the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s counting down every recorded fatal shark attack in the United States. Man Eaters is up for an award! Vote here: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaters...
Sep 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 106
Today Jimby continues the long swim through the list of fatal American Shark Attacks. Some patterns emerge and some really bad Hawaiian pronunciations appear- beware! To top off the episode we take another shark themes quiz and absolutely SMASH IT. Watch the video version of this episode on Patreon! WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 105
