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The Fatman Nation

Chris Eaton from iBall Pythons discusses all things ball pythons.. and pretty much all things not ball pythons too.
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Episodes

Bronx Down Under / Episode 1 / Reptile Shows

The premiere of BRONX DOWN UNDER! Join myself, Bryan Rivera, and Luke Stratford as we hang out, shoot the sh#t and for this episode… Talk about the history of Reptile Shows. Two old school Bronx guys and one crazy Australian with no filter… What could possibly go wrong? #bronxdownunder #samsonssnakeatorium #lizardmorphs #fatmannetwork...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 94 - Brittney Gobble of Gobble's Reptiles

Episode 94 has dropped with my BFF Brittney Gobble of Gobble’s Reptiles. Brittney talks about being a big-time author, being a big time reptile breeder, and being one of the most influential women in the hobby since Tracy Barker. (My words, not hers!) And for all you fem-nazis and woke white women out there who are constantly giving me sh#t about being sexist and misogynistic… Listen til the end where Brittney says some unsolicited, heartfelt words about the Fatman… Proving all of you bitches wr...

Mar 01, 20232 hr 15 min

Episode 93 - Garrick DeMyer of Royal Constrictor Designs

Episode 93 has now been dropped with my old buddy Garrick DeMyer of Royal Constrictor Designs. This guy has been crushing it for over 20 years and for 20 years, he has stayed out of the drama, worked his a$$ off and is producing some of the best ball pythons in the world. Also, Chris Sundly from CS Reptile Exotics on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, a rant against POS reptile podcasters, and my Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for people hosting or appearing on one of these podcasts. Like what ya see? Suppo...

Feb 15, 20232 hr 8 minSeason 7Ep. 93

Episode 92 - Patrick Macknight and Andre Kosovych of Chimera

Smack dab in the middle of a ball python market correction, Patrick Macknight and Andre Kosovych are merging their two extremely successful companies into a new company that is probably the biggest ball python merger in the last 10 years. You’re definitely gonna wanna watch this one. Insane insights from 2 of the brightest minds in the hobby. And on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we have the legendary IG Reelmaker, Mr. Jake Hole from the Ophidiarium! Watch here: https://youtu.be/e5xM35BLvrY If ...

Feb 01, 20231 hr 56 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Where Are They Now? Episode 7 - Jon Fealy of Fealy's Clutch

Find out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper. Sponsored by MacKnight Stables

Jan 17, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 91 - Joy and Justin Kobylka of Kinova

Episode 91 of Snakes and the Fatman with an EXCLUSIVE interview with Joy and Justin Kobylka! We sit down and quickly realize that Joy is the heartbeat of the Kobylka family and how Kinova would be very different without her…Oh and for all you fanboys out there.. Relax… Justin will be there too… but we quickly regulate him to the background. Boom…Only SATFM can roll like that! Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ChsW0fgo4M As if that’s not enough… We have a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame wit...

Jan 15, 20231 hr 23 min

Episode 90 - Leviathan Snakes

What an awesome 2022 and we’re goin’ into 2023 with a ton of momentum. Thank you EVERY ONE of YOU for that! We’re starting 2023 off with a bang with Courtney and Steven Capps, the winner of the 2022 15 Minutes of Lame Contest and owners of Leviathan Snakes! And starting off the 2023 season, a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with Brandon Nixon of Nixon Reptiles. C’mon guys, let’s grab 2023 by the balls and keep this thing rollin’. This show is proof positive that something fun will always will trump...

Jan 01, 20232 hr 3 minEp. 90

Bonus Episode - iBalls Reunion

Find out what the former founders of iBall Pythons are up to five years after we closed our doors. Have a great holiday everyone!

Dec 01, 20221 hr 8 min

Episode 89 - Billy Rows of Mutation Creation

For the last official SATFM Episode of the year, Episode 89, we welcome back my old friend Billy Rows of Mutation Creation. Bill’s had a helluva year and talks about what he’s been through, what he learned from it and the future of Mutation Creation. Also, we have the Red Queen Shannon Lentz of Shanz Amaze Ballz on the last brand new 15 Minutes of Lame of the year. Don’t forget to vote in the Snakes and the Fatman 15 Minutes of Lame contest for your favorite new breeder(s). Voting begins on Nove...

Nov 15, 20222 hr 5 min

Episode 88 - Robyn Markland of Redline Shipping

Episode 88 is in the books where I welcome my old friend Robyn Markland of Redline Shipping. Robyn explains the ins and out of starting a reptile shipping company in 2022, the benefits he could offer, and we reminisce about the old days where you had to go to an airport just to ship a snake. On top of that, I have a ton of announcements… Also on this show, Brian McGrath of Heathen Hatchery makes his 15 Minutes of Lame Debut! Also available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio and wherever you listen ...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 52 min

FATMAN LIVE - Can We Just Stop...

Find out what irritates the piss outta the Fatman. Sponsored by @royalblackballs @capital_reptiles @gray_family_snakes @macknight_stables @smalltownxotics

Oct 24, 202254 min

Episode 87 - Mike Wilbanks of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles

Episode 87 is out now! Join me and my old friend Mike Wilbanks of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles and see how he’s just crushing it on a MAJOR scale. We talk about EVERYTHING in this episode and leave nothing left on the table. Ball Python history, genetic testing, Nido testing, new breeders and everything in between! Truly one of my best discussions with an old friend. On top of that, my man Glenn Ledea of TAG Reptiles on an all new 15 Minutes of Lame. Make sure you listen to the closing of the ...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 52 min

Episode 86 - Benson Morrill of Rare Genetics Inc. and Patrick Macknight of Macknight Stables

Just in time for your drive to Tinley! Episode 86 is out now! Genetic testing is all the rage right now… Wanna hear about it direct from the 2 guys that are responsible for this major announcement? In a Snakes and the Fatman EXCLUSIVE, I sit down with Benson Morrill from Rare Genetics Inc. and Patrick Macknight from Macknight Stables as we talk about how it’s done, what it means to the industry and where the technology is going. Not only that, but we have two of the nicest break-outs in the hobb...

Oct 04, 20221 hr 48 min

FATMAN LIVE - with Shane Kelley

Holy Sh!t... thank you to everyone that showed up for the second ever Fatman LIVE! I can't believe so many of you showed up, thank you again for spending your Sunday night with us. I hope we made ya laugh. Special Thanks to my old friend Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics who helped me get thru the show without a hitch. Shane killed it as he always does! Thanks again everyone and I hope to see ya in 2 weeks! Catch the replay here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzM5T0h85Qo #smalltownxotics #fat...

Sep 27, 20221 hr 24 min

Episode 85 - Chad Hulker of Hulker's Herps

Episode 85 is out just under the wire with my old friend Chad Hulker of Hulker’s Herps. Chad has been in the game for years and has an incredible reputation among old school breeders and new ones alike. Chad is one of the guys that all you young breeders should aspire to…. Plus, find out what happens when Jana King from ASM Royal Tails shows up for a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame after 8 hours in a hot ass reptile room. Spoiler Alert… We won’t have any of that! Watch now on YouTube at Also availa...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 30 min

Episode 84 - Tony Thomas of Hard-Wired Exotics

Episode 84 is up and running… No one grinds like Tony Thomas of @hardwiredexotics grinds. One of the nicest guys in the business and all of you young guys could learn a lil’ bit about work ethic from him. Plus a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with Jake Klotz of JK Reptiles! Watch now at: Also available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to great podcasts! Follow us on all the socials and make sure you Subscribe to the YT Channel... And if you’re in a position to help the chann...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 35 min

Episode 83 - Steven Kush of Rep.Tek and Cold Blooded Cafe

Episode 83 has dropped and it’s a good one. Steven Kush of Rep.Tek and Cold Blooded Café sits down with me to talk some sh#t… Twenty-one year old kid that knows more about more than some keepers who’ve been in the game for 20 years. Plus I rant on some jagoffs and list my 5 favorite Ball Python genes… well… almost. Not only that. But we’re giving Canada another chance to prove they’re all not full of sh#t, we got Mr. Foster Baillie of Genetic Intuition on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame!...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 30 min

Episode 82 - Justin Kobylka of KINOVA

Our annual KINOVA love fest! Haters gonna hate, hate, hate. Certified what?? Find out why becoming a KINOVA Certified Partner may not be as easy as you’d like it to be. We discuss getting into other species, genetic testing, NIDO testing, attending shows, old school breeders, and where KINOVA is headed over the next 5 years! Plus a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with the first and only KINOVA certified partner, Billy Rice of Rice Reptiles! Also available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio and whereve...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 38 min

Episode 81 - Socrates of Ari Elli Max Arboreals

Episode 81 – Possibly the most positive, spiritual, inspirational show that we’ve ever done here. You meet a guy like this MAYBE once every ten years. Socrates of Ari Elli Max Arboreals is easily my person of the year… yep… lil’ bit of a man-crush goin’ on here. You know someone is unique when he could inspire the Fatman like this guy did. Easily one of my top three interviews in the six year history of the show. I promise you won’t be disappointed in this one. Plus, on a brand new 15 Minutes of...

Jul 15, 20221 hr 41 min

Episode 80 - Vannessa Schmidt of The Pet Shop/USARK

Episode 80 is in the books. Find out what happens when TWO mouthy women invade my space… I’ll give ya a hint… Hilarity ensues. Vanessa Schmidt is an insanely smart business woman who opened a pet shop in AZ and within 5 years, made it a million dollar company. She’s also a hot shot USARK recruiter and… I saved the best for last… Has incredible boobs. That not enough?? Meghan Kelley of Megaconda joins me for a new 15 Minutes of Lame where she constantly reminds me that she’s been breeding anacond...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 36 min
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