Man Eaters

Not all killers have sharp teeth and massive claws. In this episode of Man Eaters, we’re diving into the animals you’d never expect to be dangerous… but somehow are. From the seemingly harmless to the downright adorable, these creatures have all been responsible for human deaths...sometimes in very strange ways. Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON!PATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: ⁠⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcastINSTAGRAM: @jimothychapsTIKTOK: @jimothychapsYOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters

In this episode of Man Eaters, we explore ten bizarre and tragic cases where encounters with monkeys turned deadly. From a troop of monkeys dropping bricks from a ruined building… to a rogue primate that terrorised an entire village… to the shocking moment a monkey bite helped change the course of European history.Watch the video version of this podcast on PATREON!PATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: ⁠maneaterspod@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcastINSTAGRAM: @jimothychapsTIKTOK: @jimothychapsYOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters

Theme parks are supposed to be safe, carefully controlled environments where the wild is kept behind glass, bars, and carefully worded warning signs.But sometimes the happiest place on Earth can be the most dangerous...In this episode of Man Eaters, we’re heading to the amusement park with our resident theme park experts Dom & Luke from ReviewTyme!PATREON: patreon.com/maneatersEMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcastINSTAGRAM: @jimothychapsTIKTOK: @jimothychapsYOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters

In 1999, three-year-old Jaryd Atadero vanished during a family hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. What followed was one of the most haunting wilderness mysteries in recent American history. Officials concluded that a mountain lion attack was the most likely cause...but not everyone agrees. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #TrueCrimeHistory #WeirdDeaths #Lions #HistoryGoneWrong #DarkStories

In the conclusion to our series on fatal dog attacks in South America's largest country we cover some of the bloodiest and most brutal stories of man's best friend becoming our worst nightmare.  PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #TrueCrimeHistory #WeirdDeaths #Lions #HistoryGoneWrong #DarkStories

In this episode of Man Eaters, we examine the growing number of fatal dog attacks in Brazil — a country that has made huge progress in eliminating rabies deaths, yet is now facing a sharp rise in deadly maulings.   PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #TrueCrimeHistory #WeirdDeaths #Lions #HistoryGoneWrong #DarkStories

From pulpit to the lion's mouth. This week on Man Eaters, we unpack the strange, scandal-soaked death of Harold Davidson - the English rector who fled disgrace, reinvented himself as a showman, and met a brutal end in a seaside lion's cage. Faith, fame, and fatal felines… this one’s a wild ride. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters #ManEaters #TrueCrimeHistory #WeirdDeaths #Lions #HistoryGoneWrong #DarkStories

Walruses might look like blubbery, sleepy sea potatoes but when threatened, they can become deadly. In this episode of Man Eaters, we dive into the shocking true stories of walrus attacks, including fatal encounters, territorial rampages, and moments when humans seriously underestimated one of the Arctic’s most powerful animals. PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps TIKTOK: @jimothychaps YOUTUBE: youtube.com/maneaters

2025 was a big year for Man Eaters... and also a truly awful one for anyone who found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong animal. In this Best Of compilation, we’re revisiting some of the wildest, weirdest and most unforgettable moments from the past year. From apex predators doing what they do best, to bizarre human decisions that made things… significantly worse, this episode is a highlights reel of teeth, claws, chaos and questionable judgment. Whether you’re catching up on episodes you missed or reliving your favourite moments, this is Man Eaters at its most intense, fascinating and occasionally darkly funny. Thanks for listening and thanks for surviving 2025 with me! WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

In 1932, the Australian Army went to war with emus… and lost. At least, that’s how the story usually goes. In this redux episode of Man Eaters, we revisit the Great Emu War - one of the internet’s favourite historical punchlines - to separate the meme from the truth. What actually happened when soldiers, machine guns, and tens of thousands of migrating birds collided in Western Australia during the Great Depression? Spoiler: it wasn’t really a war, nobody surrendered, and the emus weren’t tactical geniuses. DONATE = Help Rusty! https://theanimalrescuesite.com/products/eam-support-rustys-recovery-after-gruesome-animal-attack-fundraiser-gtgm   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

Ever wondered what’s really lurking beneath Loch Ness? In this bonus Patreon episode of Man Eaters, we dive deep into the legends, sightings, and mysteries of the world-famous Loch Ness Monster. From historical accounts to modern investigations, this episode is packed with creepy, fascinating, and downright bizarre stories that only our Patreon supporters usually get to hear. Curious for more exclusive tales like this? This episode is a taste of the wild, weird, and wonderful content waiting for you on patreon.com/maneaters

After a brief medically induced hiatus we are back! Let's take this episode to catch up on all the wild animal attacks that occurred throughout the world over the last few weeks! In Australia, dingos, sharks and dogs have run rampant and in North America bears and cougars have been real problems. Plus we learn what the deadliest US animals were from 2018-2025 based on a new scientific study.  WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

A single whale terrorised the Byzantine Empire for fifty years,  sinking ships, wrecking trade routes, and earning a name feared across the ancient world. Dive into the unbelievable true story of Porphyrios, the whale who fought an empire… and almost won.   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

On this special Halloween episode of Man Eaters we cover two crimes that shocked the world not only for their brutality, but for the haunting question at their centre: If someone consents to being eaten, is it still murder? We examine the cases of Armin Meiwes and Issei Sagawa, the psychology behind extreme fetish cannibalism, and the ethical nightmare that still divides legal experts and philosophers today. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

In December 2010, the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, one of the world’s most popular diving destinations,  was shaken by a series of unprecedented shark attacks. Over just a few days, five swimmers were mauled and one was killed in clear, shallow water. What followed was chaos: beach closures, international headlines, conspiracy theories, and a desperate search for answers. This episode investigates what really happened in the Red Sea that week — how a perfect storm of environmental disruption, human interference, and ecological imbalance turned a tropical paradise into a scene of fear. WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

Jane Goodall forever changed the way we see animals, nature, and ourselves. In this special tribute episode, we look back at her extraordinary life. From her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees in Gombe to her global fight for conservation and compassion. As the world mourns her passing, we celebrate the legacy of a woman who inspired millions to care for the planet and all who share it.   https://janegoodall.org.au/ways-to-give/   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

On today's episode we cover the incredible survival story of Val Plumwood - an Australian woman who was attacked by a massive saltwater crocodile in 1985 and somehow survived. The waters of Kakadu National Park are not for the faint-hearted. Hear all about this and other Australian crocodile attacks - these stories would have Bob Katter in a coma.    WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

Its a big day in Man Eaters History. For the first time ever, we are going back and retelling a story from the early days of the show! Today we rediscover the horror behind the Sankebetsu brown bear incident. In 1915, a huge brown bear descended on a tiny village in Hokkaido, Japan. Over several terrifying days it broke into homes, hunted families, and left seven people dead in one of the most shocking animal attacks ever recorded. This is the chilling true story of the Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident.   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

Howdy folks! Ya boy is back and BOY IS HE CONGESTED! On this very stuffy episode we take a look at the list of fatal jellyfish stings in Australia and learn all about the deadliest jelly's on the north coast: box jellyfish, Irukandji and sea wasps- oh my!  Apologies for my voice I will not sleep with the window open before recording any more...   WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps  

In today's episode we pop over to Indonesia to talk about one of the most unique and dangerous predators in the world: The Komodo Dragon. An evolutionary marvel, these reptiles are incredible animals- and very real threats to the people who leave amongst them.  WEBSITE: www.maneaterspod.com PATREON: patreon.com/maneaters EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps