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

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The Tiger vs. The Child Actor + More Animal Attack News Stories from the Past Month Nov 09, 2026

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The guys talk about some of the more notable animal-related headlines from the past several weeks, including a former actor who snuck into a tiger's enclosure, an elderly fisherman who fell victim to a hungry alligator, and many more.

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Deathstalker Scorpion Attack - Gimme Shelter Oct 26, 2026

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Wes gives the boys a rundown on what may very well be the deadliest scorpion in the world, and how their search for a space place to hide from the rain led to hundreds of bites.

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The Tragic History of Witches and Their Furry Friends Oct 19, 2026

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Witchy women (and women in general) have historically had a tough go of it. Wes delves into just how unfair things got for those accused of hitching their wagon to Satan, no matter how tenuous the claims turned out to be, even if they weren't human at all.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1S71nXsTBjY

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Wolf Attack - The Worst Way to Wake Up Oct 12, 2026

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To kick off the spookiest of seasons, Wes tells Jeff and Mike about one family's outdoor adventure that ended in violence, and their struggle to make it out alive.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o_XZtVd0inM

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The Beast in the Clouds - A Book Report with Jeff Sep 28, 2026

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In a bid to make a name for themselves and make a contribution to the world of science, two of Teddy Roosevelt's sons set out to China to find the mythical giant panda. Jeff gives a wonderful little book report about their experiences!

He read and references heavily Nathalia Holt's book "The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda" for this episode.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8-PPZA78eew

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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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Summer of the Bear and More Recent Animal News Stories, Plus a Conversation with Gianmarco Soresi Sep 21, 2026

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The guys begin by sharing some of the most head-turning, eyebrow-raising, and jaw-slackening animal news stories to hit the news over the past 6 or so weeks. They are then joined by comedian and all-around animal enjoyer Gianmarco Soresi to talk about... a little bit of everything is how we'll say it.

Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYn4wBdQG7g&t=3743s

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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 Champawat Tiger Part 2 - The Death of One Legend and the Birth of Another Sep 14, 2026

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As the tiger continues its reign of terror over the village of Champawat, a young hunter hears tell of its carnage and figures maybe he can lend the people and the country he loves a hand.

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/HEv2jYF6DOM

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Mike: @mikey3ds

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The Champawat Tiger - Part 1: The Origins of the Single Deadliest Animal in Recorded History Aug 31, 2026

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The Champawat Tiger was a female Bengal tiger responsible for the most human deaths of any animal in history. Wes explains how she might have developed such a proclivity for hunting humans and just how much fear she stoked in the people of Nepal and India.

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/cU95DqBKewU

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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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Monsters of God - An Interview with Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride about the Shadowy World of Reptile Smuggling Aug 24, 2026

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Friends of the show Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride join the guys to talk about their new HBO documentary series Monsters of God, all about the seedy origins of the illegal reptile trade in the United States and beyond. Then they're forced to play along with the usual T&C games in the back half of the episode.

Watch this epiosode here: https://youtu.be/4AqyG7N-5TU

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To advertise on the show, contact us!

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/toothandclawpodcast

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

Instagram: @ToothandClawPodcast

Twitter: @ToothandClawPod

Wes: @GrizKid

Jeff: @jefe_larson

Mike: @mikey3ds

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That's a Moray - Eels and the Damage They Can Do Aug 17, 2026

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