Best Jesse Bray Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 76: India's Big 3 (Feat. Mathen "Rajeev" Mathew) 1:03:26

10d ago1:03:26

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I had the pleasure of speaking with wildlife researcher and human-wildlife conflict specialist, Mathen "Rajeev" Mathew, about the animals he studies that cause some of the most dramatic conflicts in India: Tigers, leopards and elephants. I was stunned by how many attacks occur by each of these animals a year, and we dive into why these attacks and …

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Ep. 75: What It Takes To Stop Exotic Pet Abuse 58:17

24d ago58:17

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In this Part 2 to our Episode 74, we start with a horror story of a similar 'organization' to Single Vision Inc. and the horrors that caused their end, then we go over how we can all be better consumers of this type of content. Be sure to check out our website getoutalivepodcast.com You can find Sophiane at @HonkIfURHoary on Twitter.Support the Sho…

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Ep. 74: The Truth Behind the Screen 1:43:30

1M ago1:43:30

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What's really going on behind the scenes in all those 'cute' videos of people interacting with their pet jaguars, tigers, leopards, and bears? Can people really get that kind of social media content without ever being injured? And are the animals really taken care of? In Part 1 of this episode, I sit down with wildlife ecologist and science communi…

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Ep. 73: When Owning Exotic Pets Goes Wrong 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

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~Trigger warning: Child neglect/suffering~ On this episode we're joined by Margie (one of the artists who has designed our Save The Bees sticker and Orca Merch on our website's shop) to talk about all the dangers of owning an exotic pet. You can find her @HeyMissMargie on Instagram or Etsy. Relevant Previous Episodes: Ep. 14: Travis the pet Chimpan…

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Ep. 72: Timothy Treadwell: Grizzly Man 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Timothy Treadwell (aka Grizzly Man) was renowned for his extremely close relationships with the brown bears in Katmai National Park. He spent 13 summers living amongst the bears, and in his last 5 years got over 100 hours of footage of the bears and red foxes in the park. But his close relationship with the bears ultimately led to a fatal attack on…

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Ep. 71: The Many Adventures of Sy Montgomery 49:54

3M ago49:54

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Sy Montgomery is the author of many bestselling books, including The Soul of an Octopus, How To Be A Good Creature, and her latest book, Of Time and Turtles: Mending The World Shell By Shattered Shell. You can find her books anywhere, but we highly recommend you support local bookstores (and of course, her book will be featured on our website's boo…

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Ep. 70: When Wildlife Rescues Go Wrong (feat. Jess Andersen) 1:22:00

3M ago1:22:00

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Anderson, a wildlife rehabilitator who works at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Virginia. We talk all things wildlife rehab - what to do, what not to do (*cough* don't give out mange medication *cough*), and how sometimes, wildlife rescues don't go according to plan. You can find Jess on Twit…

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Ep. 69: Abusing the ESA 48:04

4M ago48:04

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We're back after a short break with our first episode of 2024, so why not start the year off by talking about one of the most controversial topics in wildlife: Wolves and the Endangered Species Act. In late December of 2023, Colorado released 10 wolves into the state, marking the first time in decades that wolves have called the state home, but thi…

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Ep. 68: Deadly Plants (feat. Dr. Vikram Baliga) 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

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Dr. Vikram Baliga, the Plant Professor, joins us this week to discuss the dangers that plants can pose to people. He's a professor in Horticulture, the author of the new book Plants to the Rescue!, and host of the podcasts Planthropology and In the Grow. You can find Vikram's personal twitter @ThePlantProf, on Instagram at @the.plant.prof, and on T…

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Ep. 67: The Tapir Caper 40:15

5M ago40:15

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This episode was voted on by our Patrons! Although tapirs are often docile animals, there are a handful of cases of them seriously attacking humans. Join us on this episode as we recount every attack on a human that we could find, and discuss why these attacks may have happened. Studies mentioned in episode: Jaguar’s Predation and Human Shield, a T…

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Ep. 66: Libertarians and Black Bears 1:04:23

5M ago1:04:23

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This week's story is close to home for us: We discuss the "Free Town" (now known better as the "Free State") Project, which consisted of a mass of libertarians moving to Grafton, New Hampshire, to liberate the town. What the residents of Grafton (both new and old) didn't expect was the explosion of conflicts that ensued with resident black bears, i…

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Ep. 65: Killer Cryptids 54:37

6M ago54:37

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Last year we did vampire bats, which some people consider spooky and scary, so this year we decided we’re going to do a non-traditional episode: Cryptids! We go over what constitutes a cryptid, animals once believed to be cryptids but have been confirmed to exist, and two cryptids who have been accused of attacking people.Support the Show.Support t…

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Ep. 64: Man-Eaters of the Sundarbans 47:54

6M ago47:54

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This episode was inspired by the book Spell of the Tiger: Man-Eaters of the Sundarbans by Sy Montgomery. We cover past and present conflicts between tigers and the people of the Sundarbans. Studies mentioned in episode: Female tiger Panthera tigris home range size in the Bangladesh Sundarbans: the value of this mangrove ecosystem for the species’ c…

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Ep. 63: Coyotes taking over Canada, Killer Dogs, And Other Recent Stories 55:30

7M ago55:30

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Thank you to everyone who contributed stories to this episode! We start by discussing a brutal attack on a Georgia man earlier this year by 3 dogs that nearly ended in his death, and we end with a special story written in by someone who knew our last victim. Report coyote sightings in Cape Breton Highlands National Park to 1-877-852-3100. In Britis…

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Ep. 62: We're Not Monkey Sympathizers 50:11

7M ago50:11

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Somehow it took us 62 episodes to talk about these host's least favorite animal: Monkeys. You can find out more about the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation at their website ergriffinresearch.org.Support the Show.Support the show for free by leaving a 5-star review wherever you're listening, or on GoodPods or Podchaser (where we can respond t…

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Ep. 61: Venomous Jellies (feat. Dr. Rebecca Helm) 57:17

8M ago57:17

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This week we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Rebecca Helm, a renowned jellyfish biologist and associate professor at Georgetown University. What is a jellyfish? Are they dangerous? How can we avoid them, and how can we help them (safely)? You can find out more about her research at www.helmlab.org or jellybiologist.com, and follow her on Twitter…

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News - The Passing of WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt (Episode 234) 8:00

8M ago8:00

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Today, I have to discuss the unfortunate and heartbreaking news of the death of WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt. I give my honest reaction to it all, what I want him to be remembered for, and what his work helped me workout through the years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast: …

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Ep. 60: The Owl Theory 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

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To celebrate 60 episodes, we're talking about one of Ashley's favorite animals: Owls. We start by discussing the most common conflict people could have with raptors, and take a deep dive on a very popular case in which an owl was accused of murder. You can see more about this case on the Netflix documentary "The Staircase" or the dramatized HBO min…

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Ep. 59: The Rudraprayag Man-Eating Leopard 1:06:00

9M ago1:06:00

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In the early 1900s, the Garhwal region of India was plagued with a single male leopard, who, in the end, caused over 100 human deaths. This is one of Jim Corbett's most famous tales - you can read an online version of his book about this leopard here. Links to our other Jim Corbett/leopard episodes: Ep. 44: Living with Leopards (feat. Dr. Babu Ram …

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WWE SummerSlam 2023 Reaction Show (Episode 233) 23:00

9M ago23:00

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I am back and there is a lot to discuss from the night that was in Detroit for the 2023 edition of WWE SummerSlam. I give my honest and blunt reaction to it all for you including the good, the bad, and the god awful. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.…

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Ep. 58: Swim At Your Own Risk 57:59

9M ago57:59

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The week this episode is released coincides with Discovery's Shark Week, so we're covering the Shark Week line up and some recent (and horrifying) shark attacks around the world. Studies mentioned in ep: North Pacific warming shifts the juvenile range of a marine apex predator Trends in Global Shark Attacks Forensic genetic identification of sharks…

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Ep. 57: When Humans Become Black Bear Prey 46:36

10M ago46:36

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In this episode, we cover all of the recent (as in, all within the past month) black bear attacks that have been happening around the United States. Join us on Patreon to hear Ashley's quick phone interview with Stan Cunningham, a black bear biologist in Arizona. If you are experiencing a problem with a black bear, please call your local state wild…

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Ep. 56: Dingoes on Trial 1:09:56

10M ago1:09:56

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Content Warning: Harm and death to children/infants In the finale of our two part series on Azaria Chamberlain's disappearance, we cover all of the evidence for the case, all of the resulting inquests, Azaria's official cause of death, and more. Sources mentioned in episode: The diet of the dingo (Canis lupus dingo) in north-eastern Australia with …

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Ep. 55: "A Dingo Has My Baby!" 1:12:29

10M ago1:12:29

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Content Warning: Harm to children and infants This week is Part 1 of our two part coverage of the story of the alleged dingo attack on Azaria Chamberlain, and the investigation and trial that followed her disappearance. Sources mentioned in episode: Social Dynamics of a Captive Dingo Pack: Population Regulation by Dominant Female Infanticide, 1988,…

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Ep. 54: Unruly Ungulates 1:01:01

11M ago1:01:01

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This week we're rolling with Nick's idea: Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) and Mountain Goats (Oreamnos americanus). Mentioned in ep: Evidence of traumatic brain injury in headbutting bovids, 2022, by N. Ackermans et al. Ologies with Alie Ward episode: Bovine Neuropathology (HEADBUTTING) with Dr. Nicole Ackermans GOat Sheep GOat video by Parks Canad…

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Ep. 53: Captive Killers 1:24:22

11M ago1:24:22

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Content warning: Animal abuse and suffering, miscarriage, incest and eating disorders. In this episode, we discuss the many attacks on humans by captive killer whales, especially within SeaWorld parks, and what could have led to these attacks. To learn more about Morgan the captive orca, visit freemorgan.org. Check out John Hargrove's book Beneath …

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Ep. 52: A Rare Romanian Bear Attack 58:02

12M ago58:02

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Today's episode covers the 2007 brown bear attack on Katie Evans in Romania. This story is best told in episode 227 of the podcast "This is Actually Happening" - to differentiate our telling of the story, we discuss Romanian relationships with bears (past and present), and what types of animals call Romania home. To understand John's perspective mo…

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Ep. 51: More Than Just a Squirrel Bite (feat. Stephanie Martinez) 1:25:15

1y ago1:25:15

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Content Warning: Descriptions of wounds and traumatic medical complications We had the pleasure of talking to Stephanie Martinez (she/they), a naturalist that works in environmental policy and GIS for endangered/threatened species. A few years ago, Stephanie was conducting fieldwork for the Rio Grande Ground Squirrel (Ictidomys parvidens), when she…

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Ep. 50: An Invisible Polar Bear, a Shark Taste-Test, and Other Recent Stories 56:45

1y ago56:45

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Our Patrons voted, and this week we're talking about recent animal attacks in the news. Support our Earth Day clean-up by buying one of our new "Don't Litter...Or Else!" Shirts, designed by Smeesh! First Animal Attack Covered: A polar bear attack in Wales, Alaska (and for those curious, the majority of people there are Inupiaq) Second Animal Attack…

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Endeavors Purchase of the WWE and the Return of Vince McMahon 14:15

1y ago14:15

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I would love to say that this moved surprised me but that would be a lie. Endeavor, who is the parent company of the UFC, has bought the WWE and Vince McMahon has found his way back into the companies creative. This was evident on both Night 2 of WrestleMania and definitely on Monday Night Raw. There are a lot of moving parts and fallout to come bu…

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WWE WrestleMania 2023 Night 2 Reaction Show (Episode 232) 14:15

1y ago14:15

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WrestleMania 2023 has come and gone and Night 2 delivered some good matches and moments for us all. The Triple Threat match for the Intercontinental Championship stole the show. The Main Event still delivered a good story regardless of how we feel about the outcome. I will discuss that and so much more today and give my honest reaction to it all. -…

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WWE WrestleMania 2023 Night 1 Reaction Show (Episode 231) 19:15

1y ago19:15

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I want to start by saying I feel that Night 1 of WrestleMania was the superior night in 2023. I'll tell you what they got wrong, what stole the show, and much more. I even finally have something nice to say about Dominik Mysterio. I get to all of that and my reaction to so much more today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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NXT Stand and Deliver Reaction Show 2023 (Episode 230) 18:15

1y ago18:15

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It was a big afternoon for NXT on Saturday in Los Angeles to kickoff WrestleMania weekend for the WWE with Stand and Deliver. There was the ugly spot for Tiffany Stratton, Wes Lee and the 5 Way match for the NXT North America Championship stealing the show, Carmelo Hayes becoming the new NXT Champion, and so much more to discuss. Many people made m…

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WWE WrestleMania Night 2 2023 Preview Show (Epis. 229) 1:02:15

1y ago1:02:15

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WrestleMania 2023 Night 2 has so many big matches to discuss. I am joined by Dan, and we break it all down, who we think will win, steal the show, stink the joint out, and discuss everything else along the way including some sidebar conversations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport th…

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WrestleMania Night 1 2023 Preview Show (Epis. 228) 44:46

1y ago44:46

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Night 1 of WrestleMania 2023 is upon us, and I am joined by Dan to break it all down today. We discuss the matches, who we think will steal the show on night one, who we think we will win, and the underwhelming moments of the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

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WWE NXT Stand and Deliver 2023 Preview Show (Epis. 227) 15:15

1y ago15:15

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We have finally made it to WrestleMania weekend for 2023 for the WWE. NXT Stand and Deliver 2023 is also right around the corner and happening this weekend. I breakdown all of the matches, who I think is going to win and why, who I think is going to steal the show, and so much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Ep. 49: The War on Rhinos 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

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This week we're talking about all things Rhino, including rhinos attacking people and people attacking rhinos. We cannot talk about rhinos without talking about the incredible people who risk and sometimes give their lives in the name of rhino conservation, especially Anton Mzimba. You can learn more about the documentary he stars in, Rhino Man, he…

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Ep. 48: The Likelihood Of Being Attacked By A Walrus Is Never 0 53:08

1y ago53:08

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Our patrons voted: Walruses! Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) are large pinnipeds that can be up to 11 feet long and weigh nearly 2 tons, with tusks up to a meter long extending from their mouths. They typically live in the arctic, meaning their interactions with humans are limited... But there are early accounts of walruses attacking humans, and even …

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Ep. 47: The Animal Most Likely to Kill a Human 58:30

1y ago58:30

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Why does National Geographic call the Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) the animal most likely to kill a human? And why do they claim the Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a "vicious man-eater"? In this episode, we dive deeper into why certain crocodiles are considered more aggressive than others, while looking at two case studies of …

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Episode 226 - 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE Reaction Show 27:16

1y ago27:16

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What a night it was in Montreal for the 2023 Elimination Chamber PLE. There were many highlights to the night to discuss including how hot the crowd was for almost the entire show. A lot to discuss about what will be happening going forward into Wrestle Mania. Check it out, subscribe, let me know your thoughts in the comments, and share out the lin…

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Episode 225 - 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE Predictions Show 19:16

1y ago19:16

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Tonight, is the night and I am very excited for the 2023 Edition of the WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. I give all of my predictions and explain how I came to them today. Check it out, share it, subscribe, and rate the episode and show or me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podca…

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Ep. 46: Coexisting with Crocodiles (feat. Dr. Marisa Tellez) 1:18:03

1y ago1:18:03

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We had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Marisa Tellez (founder of Crocodile Research Coalition, NSF Fellow and the IUCN/SSC-Crocodile Specialist's Sub-Group Regional Chair of Central America & The Caribbean) about all things crocodile - how many attacks occur in Belize, where she conducts her research? What does crocodile conservation look like th…

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Episode 224 - 2023 WWE NXT Vengeance Day Reaction Show 23:16

1y ago23:16

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I must say that I enjoyed being at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte to see NXT Vengeance Day live. It was the first time since COVID that the WWE has had NXT outside the state of Florida, and I am happy I was there. I will break down the matches, the highlights, where you can find me in the crowd, and give my reaction to the entire night. Al…

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Episode 223 - 2023 WWE NXT Vengeance Day Prediction Show 25:20

1y ago25:20

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Today, I am breaking down the entire night coming up in Charlotte for the 2023 edition of NXT Vengeance Day. All of the matches, my feelings going forward, my predictions, and what I'm most looking forward to seeing live and in person at the event. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport t…

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Ep. 45: Killed by Coyotes 48:28

1y ago48:28

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Taylor Josephine Stephanie Luciow (aka Taylor Mitchell) was an up and coming country folk singer in Canada, but since October of 2009, she has been famous for a much different and darker reason: She's the only human (on record) to have been killed by a coyote. What happened in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park that led to this? A recent study…

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Episode 222 - 2023 WWE Royal Rumble Highlights and Reaction Show 26:15

1y ago26:15

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I will say that minus a few hiccups, I feel that the 2023 Royal Rumble was a success for the WWE. I breakdown all the highlights and give my reaction to it all as honestly as possible. Comment and let me know your thoughts on the night. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast:…

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Episode 221 - 2023 WWE Royal Rumble Prediction Show 38:15

1y ago38:15

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Today, I am joined once again by Dan, and we break down the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. We give our predictions, who we think will be surprise entrants, and some of our hopes for the Road to Wrestle Mania. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcaste…

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Episode 220 - WWE Raw XXX 21:15

1+ y ago21:15

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It was a big night on Monday night for the 30th anniversary celebration of WWE Monday Night Raw. I will breakdown all of the highlights of Raw XXX and explain why I think it was a successful night. I also give my reaction to all of the matches that have been announced for NXT Vengeance Day as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…

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Ep. 44: Living With Leopards (feat. Dr. Babu Ram Lamichhane) 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Babu Ram Lamichhane, Senior Conservation Officer/Officer in Charge of the NTNC Biodiversity Conservation Center in Chitwan, Nepal. He is also a member of the IUCN/SSC Asian rhino, bear, and crocodile Specialist Groups. He got his doctorate in biology, and his PhD thesis is titled "Living wit…

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Episode 219 - WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage Reaction 1-13-2023 14:20

1+ y ago14:20

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It was an interesting night of wrestling on Friday the 13th to say the least. We got to see both WWE Smackdown and AEW Rampage. I will discuss the highlights, what was done terribly, and give my blunt reaction to all of it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jesse-rucinski0/messageSupport this podcast: https://podc…

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