Extinction Event
Extinction Event
Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier
A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.
Panar Man-Eater
It’s the second installment of our man-eater series! Jim Corbett is back again, hunting down an Indian Leopard with a kill count of over 400. Warning: This one’s slightly gory and we accidentally used some bad(ish) language. Maybe have a listen first if you have littles. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail
May 4
1 hr 4 min
Axolotl
Not extinct in the wild, yet, but pretty close! These critically endangered, super cute salamanders are native only to a small lake region in Mexico. Find out how they became so popular and how we even got on this topic in the first place...This was supped to be the extinct smooth handfish episode, but we talked about axolotl’s the whole time… Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extincti...
Apr 20
48 min
Lord Howe Island Tree Lobster
Oh lord, prepare yourself. The story of howe the stick bugs on this island went extinct will send creepy crawlies down your spine. Find out what happened to Lord Howe's tree lobsters on this week's Extinction Event. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail
Feb 17
1 hr 9 min
Pablo Escobar's Hippos
Left to fend for themselves after Pablo Escobar’s death, the Hippos in his hacienda eventually break free and reign supreme in surrounding Colombian lagoons and rivers. As the population grows, authorities struggle to eradicate these non-native species from a region where they definitely don’t belong. But not to fear, Jack has a genius solution to this incredibly complicated problem! Find out what it is on this week’s Extinction Event. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple P...
Feb 2
1 hr 5 min
Turnspit Dogs
After years of people begging us to do it…we finally present to you: Turnspit Dogs. These pups were a staple in wealthy households and a bonafide breed of their own for hundreds of years. Now, they’re entirely 100% gone. Find out what happened on this week’s Extinction Event! Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extinction Event extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com Send us Fan Mail
Jan 20
59 min
Chernobyl Animals
In 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, causing a radioactive fallout with catastrophic effects on people and wildlife. We check in 40 years later to see how the critters in Pripyat and the surrounding area are faring. Brace yourself for some ooey gooey wolves and jacked up arachnids. This one’s gonna get weird! Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2026 Extinction Event ext...
Jan 5
54 min
Heath Hens: Dancing Devils of the Prairie
This week join us for an electrifying avian extinction dance off! But wait, wasn’t the heath hen just your typical prairie chicken? But wait, nope, you’re wrong. Actually it was a downright HEATHEN when it came to lekking and booming. We’re talking mating rituals so extreme and so powerful that anyone within their grassy perimeter was rendered helpless. What the heck are we talking about? Gonna have to listen to this thrilling episode to find out! Watch a historical film of the heath hen he...
Sep 2, 2025
52 min
Haast's Eagle
Holy heck how'd we miss this one. This giant New Zealand bird was the biggest eagle to have ever lived! And its extinction is linked to the Giant Moa, which if you haven't heard is being resurrected by Colossal Biosciences with the help of Peter Jackson. Yes the Lord of the Rings one. Woah we have a lot to catch up on! Also a big apology to our regular extincty fans for taking so long to get a new episode up. WE'LL TRY HARDER NEXT TIME Check out this great video by “FRANK” that help informe...
Aug 18, 2025
55 min
The Lost Laughing Owl Episode
Truly an awesome New Zealand bird and WOW did we do it justice in what was probably the best Extinction Event episode ever recorded! Then the file got corrupted and we lost it. Join us as we pick up the pieces of our shattered reality. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2025 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail
Jun 30, 2025
46 min
Guadalupe Caracara
As these island dwelling falcons neared extinction many live birds were offered up for sale in San Diego. We go through the historical accounts to try uncover why no one wanted to buy and potentially save this magnificent species. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message ©2025 Extinction Event Send us Fan Mail
May 26, 2025
56 min
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