What happens when a man tries to keep one of the deadliest creatures on the planet as a pet? Or when an Ohio man who has kept over 50 Lions in cages in his backyard decides he wants to unleash them on the town? Today, we're talking about the deadly consequences of people trying to keep wild animals as pets.
CW: Animal Abuse, Suicide
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Oct 29
198. Reddit Scary Stories: Terrifying Ring Camera Footage, a Crawling Stalker, and Other Mommy (feat. Sylas Dean)
Open your SoFi Checking & Savings account today - head to https://sofi.com/HeartStarts to get started.A newlywed couple buys a house that’s way too cheap, only to later find out about the dark murderous curse that they inherited with it. A teenager working the late shift at a run ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 22
197. Terrifying True Urban Legends: The Clown Panic of 2016 and Poison Candy
In the summer of 2016, children at a South Carolina apartment complex ran out of the woods screaming. They said there were clowns in the trees. No one believed them. Within weeks, the sightings had spread across the country, school lockdowns, armed mobs, arrests, and a panic so i ... Show More
38m 54s
Aug 2019
Joe vs Carole | The Tiger King | S2-E1
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.A listener note: this episode contains descriptions of mistreatment of animals.Listen to exclusive bonus episodes ... Show More
32m 25s
Oct 2024
The Horrible Truth of the Big Cat and Animal World
James may be known as Lion Dad, but he has raised a whole assortment of wild animals. Wolves, Tigers, Dingos, you name it! Tiger King raised many questions about the conditions and well being of these types of animals in captivity, and James is more than welcome to shed some ligh ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2022
Four-Legged Fury
So many of us have four-legged, furry friends that we consider members of our family. Pets are there to greet, love, and console us, there's a reason they are called 'man's best friend'. But no matter how domesticated they are, they are still animals. And four-legged creatures, p ... Show More
29 m
Apr 2023
84: Abusive Prisons or Animal Oasis: Are Zoos Evil? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. When you think of the zoo, what comes to mind? Saying hi to cute animals? That’s what I thought too, until I started digging and learned that zoos are way darker than I thought. And when I say darker, I mean human zoos with REAL people and a b ... Show More
52m 56s
Apr 2020
058 - Expression: A Method to Madness / Exotic Animals as Pets
Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression A METHOD TO MADNESS like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over EXOTIC ANIMALS AS PETS in the U.S. In discussing exotic animals as pets, you'll learn about laws that exist in the United States as a whole a ... Show More
27m 35s
<p>While animals have been our constant companions for thousands of years, one chapter of our long history together led to much more terrifying results.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/music ... Show More
