Eric Goode (documentary filmmaker)
Summary
Eric Goode, director of *Tiger King* and *Chimps*, discusses his unconventional life, including founding the NYC nightclub Area and owning hotels like The Bowery. He shares stories from the 1980s art scene, his addiction struggles, and his transition into wildlife conservation. The conversation highlights his work with the Turtle Conservancy and his new HBO documentary, *Monsters of God*, which explores the dark history of animal exploitation and ends with a hopeful conservation success.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Eric Goode
Sponsor: Quince and Hers
Sponsor: Hers Health
Eric's background and early life
Family, New Age movement, and education
Career in nightlife and clubs
Addiction, hotels, and connections
Hotel industry and personal anecdotes
Transition to filmmaking and drug culture
Sponsor: YouTube Premium
Sponsors: SoFi and Arm & Hammer
Fentanyl, music videos, and early work
Conservation and the 6th Extinction
Origin of Tiger King and Lizard King
Tiger King impact and animal welfare
Monsters of God and reptile trade
Mario's story and law enforcement
Sponsor: ServiceNow
Sponsor: 7th Generation
Anson Wong and wildlife trafficking
Chimp Crazy and primate obsession
Addiction parallels and Tanya's story
Deaf crow and ASL therapy
Kids' language development and travel
Nashville trip and go-karts
Emmy Awards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
F1 racing and Charles Leclerc
Social media algorithms and Instagram
Status, intimidation, and debate
Strength, house breaking, and car sales
XS nightclub revenue and AI ethics
Fentanyl potency and Trank
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