Strangest Species

By: Mike and Ethney Davis
  • Summary

  • Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.

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Episodes
  • Cannibal Cabbage Patch Kids and Other Dangerous Toys
    Oct 8 2024

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    Do you have any Cabbage Patch Kids laying around the house? Or a PollyPocket or Hoverboard? Maybe an Easy Bake Oven. These are just some household-name toys that have experienced massive recalls due to being highly dangerous to children.
    From coma-inducing additives to third-degree burns and even death, join us this week as we discuss the world of recalled toys.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Shipwrecked and Enslaved
    Oct 1 2024

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    In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing true story of Captain James Riley, an American sea captain whose shipwreck off the coast of North Africa in 1815 led to unimaginable trials. Captured and enslaved by desert nomads, Riley and his crew faced brutal conditions, starvation, and the unforgiving Sahara. But Riley’s incredible determination and resourcefulness allowed him to forge a unique bond with his captors, ultimately leading to his freedom. Join us as we explore this remarkable tale of survival, resilience, and humanity that influenced both American history and the abolitionist movement.

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    53 mins
  • The Jersey Man-Eater
    Sep 24 2024

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    Join us this week as we discuss the real-life story that inspired the movie Jaws. In 1916 a string of deadly shark attacks hit the quiet Jersey shore and let a wake of destruction that never allowed the American consciousness to be the same when it came to sharks.

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    1 hr and 5 mins

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