Extinction Event
A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.
Podcasting since 2018 • 82 episodes
Extinction Event
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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1:05:10
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 ...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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59:42
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....
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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54:09
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 tal...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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52:03