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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
30 episodes
Great White Shark Attack - Kenny Quits His Job
Ep 202 · Aug 3, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Kenny Doudt quit his miserable and job and found himself with all the time in the world to do what he actually loved. And so with his surfboard and best friend in tow, he ran out into the water off of Cannon Beach, Oregon and had the encounter of a lifetime. Watch us on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qgvzaAOBmig ~ Quince - Upgrade your everyday—download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to https://quince.com/tooth for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada and the…
Glenn Bohn and the Brown Bear: A Grizzly Face Off in Alaska
Ep 201 · Jul 27, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Glenn Bohn's hunting trip resulted in one of the most gruesome pictures ever taken, but the truly stunning part of the story comes after the picture was taken. This is the story of what might just be the toughest many who ever lived. Watch here: https://youtu.be/1qdKkSmkuPU ~ Ethos Life Insurance: Protect your family with life insurance through Ethos—get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/tooth. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. LMNT: Get a fre…
Braveheart and the Bat + More - The July 2026 Animal News Round-up
Ep 200 · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
The guys cover a bunch of notable animal stories and headlines that have happened over the past month or so, including a bunch of bear hijinks, petting a lioness into retreating, and many more! Watch here: https://youtu.be/p0J8p3wR1es ~ Mint Mobile - Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month at https://mintmobile.com/TOOTH; upfront payment required, taxes and fees extra. Dose - Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://dosedaily.co/TOOTH or enter TOOTH to get 35% of…
The Legend of Gustave, The Killer Crocodile
Ep 199 · Jul 6, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
During one of the most violent stretches in it's country's history, Burundi was terrorized by a massive Nile crocodile that was said to be responsible for the deaths of 300 people. A small team came together and the hunt began. Watch here: https://youtu.be/OL1Etn-qunI ~ Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://rocketmoney.com/CLAW. Ollie Pet Food - Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.co…
Rattlesnake Attack - A Real Bad Bite in Yosemite National Park
Ep 198 · Jun 29, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Kyle was busy living his best life with his wife and newborn baby when disaster literally struck while in a remote part of Yosemite National Park. After a lot pain, vomit, and diarrhea, Kyle had another nearly unbelievable animal encounter that worsened his chances of survival. What a lucky(?) guy! Watch here: https://youtu.be/mde3mOe6UIM ~ LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/tooth ~ To advertise on the show, co…
Roar - The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made W/ special guest David Dastmalchian
Ep 197 · Jun 22, 2026 · 2 hr 5 min
We are so pleased to be joined by a special guest for this week's episode! In this one, we talk about Roar, an insane movie from 1981 that featured over one hundred untrained lions and tigers and that resulted in pretty much everyone involved in making it being injured. Massive thank you to David for joining us, we are all huge fans of his and are so grateful that he was willing to join us. And thank you to you listeners, too :) Watch here: https://youtu.be/TLbU-rjZqaw ~ Veracity - For up to 65%…
Grizzly Bear Attack - The Old-timey Montana Grizzly Attack
Ep 196 · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
A small-town group of hunters goes out in the wilderness and has a run-in with a massive grizzly bear. One terrible, albeit heroic, decision later, the hunt ends in tragedy. Subscribe to us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/toothandclawpodcast ~ Wild Alaskan Company - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/tooth LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any…
The Two Brothers and the Biscuit Basin Brown Bear Attack + Other Animal News Stories
Ep 195 · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
On this edition of their animal news roundup, the guys discuss the efficacy of bear spray, a couple of unruly elephants, the real dangers that attend combatting poachers, and much more. Watch here: https://youtu.be/CvTH2i_SsQ4 ~ Ollie Pet Food - Go to https://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 70% off your first box! Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TOOTH Quince - Elevate your summer…
Grizzly Bear Attack - Bram and the Brown Bear
Ep 194 · May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
After Bram Schaffer had an unlucky run-in with a brown bear, his chances of surviving the night were looking slim. A torrential storm wasn't going to make things any easier. Would his extraordinary bravery be enough to win the day? Watch here: ~~ Rocket Money - Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills—join at https://RocketMoney.com/CLAW LMNT - Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any pur…
Mothers, Heroes - The Tooth & Claw Mothers Day Special: 2026 Edition
Ep 193 · May 11, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Wes shares a handful of stories of different kinds of mothers being different kinds of heroes. What can we say, we love moms around here! ~~ Hims - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TOOTH for your free online visit. Hollow Socks - For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale—visit https://hollowsocks.com to check it out. Remi - Go to https://shopremi.com/TOOTH and use code TOOTH at…
The Tiny Bite That Sometimes Kills
Ep 192 · May 4, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
Sometimes, even the smallest critters can cause major damage. Thankfully, the one featured in this episode is one that hardly ever does! See if you can guess what animal Wes is talking about before the reveal! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdgFiUXBzGA ~ Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TOOTH Quince - Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use—head to https://quince.…
The Great White Shark Bite Heard 'Round the World
Ep 191 · Apr 27, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
In what might just be the most-seen video ever filmed of a great white shark encounter, 19-year-old Heather Boswell suffered a devastating bite to her lower body. That moment turned out to be just the beginning of an excruciating life-or-death fight for the young galley worker. Watch here: https://youtu.be/fA4vqfPo0pM ~ Mint Mobile - Get Mint Mobile's 3-month 5GB plan for $45 upfront ($15/mo.) as a new customer at https://mintmobile.com/TOOTH; taxes and fees extra. Hims - To get simple, online a…
Clavicular Shoots an Alligator and Other Recent Animal News Stories
Ep 190 · Apr 13, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Wes, Jeff, and Mike talk about some of the more notable animal news stories to hit the headlines over the past month or two, including a wolf in Hamburg, a California community grieving the death of a mama bear, and a certain looksmaxxing influencer getting in some serious trouble. Watch here: https://youtu.be/9nkbVfIrlLU ~~ Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code TOOTH. Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.c…
Kay, the Bear Lady: North Carolina's Answer to Timothy Treadwell
Ep 189 · Apr 6, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Now there are two of them (this is a reference to a Star Wars meme, which I am using to communicate the idea that Wes introduces us to a woman whom he likens to Timothy Treadwell, in that she grew a little too comfortable around bears for her own good)!? Watch here: https://youtu.be/3pNrnEvgbMo ~~ Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince at https://quince.com/tooth for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada. Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free…
Tooth & Claw Ranks the Wildlife of All 7 Continents
Ep 188 · Mar 30, 2026 · 2 hr 6 min
After having visited each of the 7 continents, the guys feel ready to rank them according to the wildlife they each have on offer. Which continent has the best? The worst? Find out here when they give a final vote by the end of the show! Watch here: https://youtu.be/gqxRoQ_1xwg ~~ Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family—apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/TOOTH ButcherBox: Get your choice of chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR…
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 2
Ep 187 · Mar 16, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
In the aftermath of a strange and violent encounter with a sperm whale, the crew of the whale ship Essex are now left to brave the open ocean with nothing but a few small boats to carry them. Drastic and tragic measures were taken in their fight to survive. Watch here: https://youtu.be/KzlT5LOoyrM ~~ Mint Mobile: Get Mint Mobile's 3-month 5GB plan for $45 upfront ($15/mo.) as a new customer at https://mintmobile.com/TOOTH; taxes and fees extra. Ollie Pet Food: Go to https://ollie.com/tooth and u…
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex -- Part 1
Ep 186 · Mar 9, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
Whaling, it turns out, is not an easy endeavor. One ship found out the very hard way just how deadly the practice can be, covered here by Wes in part 1 of this new series by Tooth & Claw. Watch here: https://youtu.be/hyV6evjgHiI ~~ Remi: Go to https://shopremi.com/TOOTH and use code TOOTH at checkout for 50% off your new night guard. Coast: Get up to $2,000 credit for your business when you get started at https://coastpay.com/CLAW. Terms apply Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first o…
Punch the Lonely Monkey and Other Recent Animal Encounter News Stories
Ep 185 · Mar 2, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
The guys talk about a few of the more notable recent animal attack and encounter stories, including the first mountain lion fatality in Colorado since at least 1999, a macaque in a Japanese zoo whose story will pull on your heartstrings, an odd case of the poison from a frog being used in an assassination, and more. Thanks for listening! Watch here: ~~ ButcherBox: Get your choice of organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey in every box for a year plus $20 off your first box at https…
Grizzly Bear Attack - Short King Colin and the Bear on Mt. Doogie Dowler
Ep 184 · Feb 16, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
The intrepid Colin Dowler embarked on a mission to summit the mountain that was named after his grandfather, but a grizzly bear had other ideas. With only a small knife and presumably a normal-sized bike at his disposal, Colin's fight to survive began. Watch here: https://youtu.be/j0OgmeF86hQ ~~ Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/CLAW Graza Olive Oil: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil—visit https://graza.…
Snow Leopard Attack - The Ghost of the Mountains
Ep 183 · Feb 9, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
The guys are joined by big cat biologist Imogene Cancellare to discuss the recent case of a skier's violent encounter with a snow leopard in Xinjiang, China. Watch here: https://youtu.be/-n6PF8HJ3ls ~~ Coast: Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/CLAW Smalls: Get 60% off your first order plus free shipping at https://Smalls.com/TOOTH ButcherBox: Get your choice of organic ground beef, chicken breast, or ground turkey i…
Bull Shark Attack - Triathlon Chuck and the Big Bull Shark
Ep 182 · Feb 2, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
When Chuck decided it was time to make some life changes, he didn't figure how prominently a bull shark would be featured in them. One early morning workout in the waters off the coast of Alabama was all it took to alter the course of his life forever. ~~ LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any purchase at http://drinklmnt.com/tooth Hollow Socks: For a limited time, get up to 50% off your order with Hollow Socks' Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale at https://hollowsocks.com #ad Quince: Refresh your wa…
Neurotoxins: They Hurt - A Batch of Listener Stories Including a Snowmobile Moose Flip, Multiplying Bears, and More
Ep 181 · Jan 19, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
In this episode, the guys read through and react to a few more incredibly entertaining, funny, and informative stories from listeners concerning their various wild run-ins with animals. ~~ Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code TOOTH. Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/CLAW with promo code CLAW. Mint Mobile: Quit overspending on wireless—get 50% off Unli…
The Twisted Tale of Travis the Chimpanzee
Ep 180 · Jan 12, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Wes tells the horrifying and tragic story of Charla Nash, Sandra Herold, and Travis the chimpanzee. ~~ MasterClass: Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass by visiting https://masterclass.com/TOOTH and using promo code TOOTH Ollie Pet Food: Cozy up with your pup this season—go to https://ollie.com/tooth and use code tooth to get 60% off your first box! Remi: Get 50% off your custom night guard at https://shopremi.com/tooth with code TOOTH at checkout. Rocket Money: Let Rockey Money help…
The Tragic Tale of a Would-be Lion Tamer and Other Animal Attack News + The Tooth & Claw 2025 End of the Year Wrap-up
Ep 179 · Jan 5, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
The guys talk about a few notable animal encounter headlines from the past few weeks and then get into some of the highs and lows of 2025. Watch here: https://youtu.be/1D41lklWFbk ~~ NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal – https://nordvpn.com/tooth Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Quince: Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince—get free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/tooth, now available in Canada Nutrafol: Get $10 off your first month's subscription and fre…
The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife
Ep 178 · Dec 22, 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
Wes covers the history of cataloguing and experiencing the extreme pain of the bullet ant's sting, and then gets into his own brush with one down in Costa Rica. Jack from Jack's World of Wildlife then comes on for an interview with the guys. Yowch! Watch here: https://youtu.be/U1qbes7l6m8 ~~ Graza Olive Oil: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TOOTH and use promo code TOOTH today for 10% off your first order! LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any…
What the F**k is Going On With Japan's Bears?
Ep 177 · Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Japan has been seeing a higher-than-usual rate of violent encounters with bears. Wes explains why that might be and what should be done about it. Watch here: https://youtu.be/EnkSTRJoVxE ~~ Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to http://Smalls.com/TOOTH Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TOOTH Promo Code TOOTH Hollow Socks: For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale—head to https:/…
The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2
Ep 176 · Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Wes tells the tale of a man who had one final grizzly bear attack before they disappeared from Colorado altogether. Watch here: https://youtu.be/vgQO1ueH9to ~~ Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TOOTH Promo Code TOOTH Miracle Brand: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TOOTH and use the code TOOTH to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free steak in ever…
How the Goonch Stole Christmas
Ep 175 · Dec 1, 2025 · 54 min
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The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 1
Ep 174 · Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
The history of grizzly bears in Colorado is steeped in tradition and tragedy. In this episode, Wes tells the story of how intruding on sacred land led to dire consequences for bears and humans alike. Watch here: https://youtu.be/hIVYHH-hajY ~~ Cornbread Hemp: Get 30% off at http://cornbreadhemp.com/tooth and use code TOOTH Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TOOTH . Promo Code TOOTH Ollie Pet Food: Take the guesswork out of your dog's well-being. Go to http://o…
Two Bear Attacks in Arkansas - The T&C November Animal Attack News Roundup
Ep 173 · Nov 10, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Wes, Jeff, and Mike discuss some of the more notable animal attack, encounter, and otherwise noteworthy headlines from the past month or so, including a couple of bear attacks in Arkansas, an especially angry California squirrel, and a coyote intruding on a game of hide and seek. Watch here: https://youtu.be/skEgzFJFCso ~~ Hollow Socks: For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale. Head to http://www.Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod Graza Olive Oil: Ta…
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