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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Jul 30
186. Summer Camp Horror, Scary Camping, and Time Slips: Campfire Scary Stories with Sylas Dean
A rock taken from a ritual site while at summer camp finds its way home… even after being thrown into the ocean. A smiling man in a suit beckons two girls hiking toward a dark treeline. And a voice outside a tent whispers, "Are you inside, girls?" Kaelyn and Sylas read your creep ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 23
185. Shipwreck: A Tale Of Survival and Cannibalism
In 1864, two ships wrecked on opposite ends of Auckland Island. A frozen, abandoned archipelago south of New Zealand. The Grafton's five-man crew built a cabin, held elections, and taught each other languages for eighteen months. Twenty miles away, the Invercauld's twenty-five-ma ... Show More
35m 35s
Jul 16
184. Alpine Divorce Horror: Husbands Who Leave Their Wives To Die On Hikes
Dark Summer Merch Is Here! Get your Tour Tee, Scrapbook Tee or Bandana at https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/Today we’re exploring the term that has been circulating online for the last few months, Alpine Divorce, and two cases where these “divorces” of sorts were life-threate ... Show More
39m 52s
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
Dec 2020
294 | Scary Fishing Stories, Disturbing Things Seen in the Suburbs, and Creepy Dog Walking Encounters!
Hold your beloved pets close, because today's episode features dog walking stories that may scare pet and owner alike! Also, there will be some especially creepy stories about fishing and suburban life. Subscribe on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Pl ... Show More
1h 33m
<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
