Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks - Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith

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Polar Bear Attack - A Violent Post-Party Polar Bear Encounter Oct 13, 2025

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In 2013, Erin Greene was on her way home from a Halloween party when she crossed paths with a polar bear.

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The Humboldt Squid - A Dance with El Diablo Rojo Oct 06, 2025

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To kick off the scariest month of the year, Wes thought it appropriate to bring some tentacles into the equation. This intrigued Jeff.

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A Grizzly Encounter in Yellowstone - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter News Including a Violent Bear Attack in Yellowstone, an Elephant Pants-ing a Tourist, Big Cats in Thailand, and More Sep 29, 2025

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The guys each bring a handful of recent animal attack stories to the table to discuss with each other, and then get into the rarest bird Wes has ever een, Jeff's escape room escapades, and how much they like September.

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Grizzly Bear Attack - The Hunters Become the Hunted Sep 22, 2025

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Wilf and his son-in-law Skeet went out on what they were expecting to be a routine elk hunt, but ran into something much, much more dangerous. Wes then takes the opportunity to explore why bear spray is your best chance at deterring, avoiding, and surviving violent encounters with bears.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/jJrx8JRxWKY

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Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and the Saltwater Crocodile Sep 08, 2025

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Todd Bairstow held on for dear life as an eleven foot saltwater crocodile bit his legs and began tearing them apart with its signature death roll. In a moment of extreme desperation, he resorted to using an unconventional, albeit sad, weapon.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/hxBbOI8rvgk

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Wes: @GrizKid

Jeff: @jefe_larson

Mike: @mikey3ds

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The Legend of History's Deadliest Whale: Porphyrios the Purple Sep 01, 2025

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This is an upload of an old subscriber episode. If you enjoy it, consider subscribing to either our Patreon or Apple Grizclub!

In this one, Mike talks about a handful of animal attacks that happened long ago including a deadly case of baldness, dying of laughter, the ineffective bones of Saint Conleth, and more!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/N6ldKWe1TpA

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The Dangers of Hunting Cape Buffalo - A Roundup of Recent Animal Encounter Headlines Including a Really Dumb Tonia Haddix Update, the Japanese Bear Safety Drill, and More Aug 25, 2025

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The guys talk about a bunch of recent animal-related headlines they thought would be educational, entertaining, or otherwise worth discussing. Stay safe out there!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/aP8f4m_VQkw

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For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social:

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Twitter: @ToothandClawPod

Wes: @GrizKid

Jeff: @jefe_larson

Mike: @mikey3ds

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Jaguar Attack - A Rare and Deadly Encounter Aug 18, 2025

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Jaguars are an incredibly powerful cat who usually keep to themselves as far as humans are concerned. But not always.

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Mike: @mikey3ds

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Toothie Tales: A Bat to the Mouth, a Snake at the Gates, and Many More Aug 11, 2025

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Our listeners have had some sticky, sharp, and dangerous encounters with some animals, it turns out! These are a few stories you all sent in for us to read through and discuss.

Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories! We'll hold on to all the ones that weren't used for another episode somewhere down the line, hopefully.

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Ollie Pet Food: Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://www.ollie.com/tooth today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem

Wild Alaskan: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/TOOTH ~~

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For the latest updates on the show and all things wildlife, follow us at toothandclawpod.com and social:

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Wes: @GrizKid

Jeff: @jefe_larson

Mike: @mikey3ds

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The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 3: The Rescue and the Trial Aug 04, 2025

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This is the third and final episode in the horrifying saga of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. The bravery and perseverance shown by the men was matched only by the tragic aftermath that many of the men faced long after the ordeal was over.

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Jeff: @jefe_larson

Mike: @mikey3ds

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