Summer of the Bear and More Recent Animal News Stories, Plus a Conversation with Gianmarco Soresi
Summary
Wes announces a vinyl release of the show’s first episode and introduces comedian Jan Marco Soy. The hosts discuss recent animal attacks, including a Filipino fisherman battling an octopus, a coyote biting a woman in Arizona, and a record year of black bear conflicts in Colorado and New Mexico. They also cover a beaver biting a teen’s chest, an alligator maiming a paddleboarder in Florida, and a cottonmouth snake found inside a high school football helmet.
Topics discussed
Intro: Born Losers label and Episode 1 release
Welcome to Tooth and Claw and guest introduction
Story: Man fights off giant octopus in Philippines
Stories: Coyote attacks in Arizona and West Hollywood
Sponsor: Dosed Daily liver support
Black bear attacks in Colorado and New Mexico
Discussion: Drought, bear behavior, and wound descriptions
Chat: Body parts and chronic pain
Sponsor: Mint cat food
Sponsor: Mint Mobile
Story: Beaver attacks boy in Florida
Story: Alligator attacks paddleboarders in Florida
Story: Cottonmouth snake in cyclist's helmet
Story: Otter attacks swimmer in Lake Tahoe
News: New cat species discovered in Bolivia
Chat: Lost water bottle and personal anecdotes
Sponsor: Miracle Made sheets
Interview: John Marco on animals, movies, and survival
Interview: Controversial topics and physicality
Interview: Fake animal videos and musicals
Interview: Personal animal encounters and vibe
Interview: Travel, India, and safari safety
Craziest news story: AI and stadium ownership
Outro: Cake and ice cream, dolphins, and bestiality
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