Mike Smith

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

Episode Appearances

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Dec 22, 2025

The Bullet Ant Episode - Is Wes the New King of Sting? ft. Jack's World of Wildlife

“Podcast co-host; received death threat from listener for Taylor Swift comment”

Bullet Ant Biology and BehaviorSchmidt Pain Index and Venom ClassificationAccidental vs. Intentional Insect Stings

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Dec 8, 2025

The Ghost Grizzlies of Colorado: Part 2

“Co-host who traveled to Montana for Lord of the Rings viewing; participates in episode discussions”

Grizzly Bear Conservation and RecoveryWildlife Reintroduction ProgramsPredator-Human Conflict Management

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Sep 29, 2025

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

“Co-host and tech specialist; participates in animal attack analysis and podcast production”

Grizzly Bear Attack Prevention and ResponseBear Spray Effectiveness in Wildlife EncountersBrown Bear Habitat and Human Settlement Conflict

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Sep 8, 2025

Crocodile Attack - Todd, His Dog Dig Dig, and the Saltwater Crocodile

“Co-host of Tooth & Claw podcast who participates in story discussion and category segments”

Saltwater crocodile attack survivalCrocodilian biology and behaviorWilderness safety in Northern Queensland

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Aug 11, 2025

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

“Podcast co-host; contributed stories and participated in categories discussion about media and product recommendations”

Rabies transmission and prevention protocolsBear-resistant food storage and wilderness safetyBlack bear behavior and habitat management

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jul 21, 2025

The Worst Shark Attack in History, the USS Indianapolis Disaster - Part 1: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

“Co-host contributing analysis and questions about shark behavior and WWII naval operations.”

USS Indianapolis sinking and maritime disaster (1945)Atomic bomb component transport and Manhattan Project logisticsOceanic white-tip shark behavior and predation patterns

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jul 14, 2025

The Bear and the Biker - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear and a Motorcyclist in Romania, Cowboy Cody's Raccoon Toss, and More

“Co-host who researches and presents animal attack stories and wildlife trafficking incidents”

Bear Management and Population ControlWildlife Habituation and Food ConditioningHuman-Wildlife Conflict in Developed Countries

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jul 7, 2025

Brown Bear Attack - Olga, Igor, and the Kamchatka Brown Bear

“Co-host and technical producer contributing to episode discussion”

Brown bear behavior and defensive aggressionMother bear protection of cubs and surprise encounter riskCoastal vs. inland brown bear populations and food availability

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jun 16, 2025

Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Grand Canyon

“Third co-host; provides analysis and commentary on scorpion biology and attack scenarios”

Scorpion venom neurotoxicology and sodium ion channel mechanismsArizona bark scorpion identification and distributionSystemic vs. localized envenomation reactions

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · Jun 2, 2025

The First Fatal Florida Bear Attack - A Roundup of Recent Animal Attack News Including Stories About a Bear, an Alligator, a Rattlesnake, and More

“Co-host managing show production; contributes animal attack stories and wildlife analysis”

Bear attack fatalities and wildlife management policyAlligator attacks in recreational water areasKangaroo behavior and human encounters

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