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Extinction Event

Extinction Event

By: Melissa Thomas Jack Collier
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A comedy podcast about extinct stuff. Join Melissa & Jack as they attempt to uncover the natural histories of bygone creatures and other things.© 2026 © 2023 Extinction Event Biological Sciences Science World
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  • Lord Howe Island Tree Lobster

    Lord Howe Island Tree Lobster
    Feb 17 2026

    Oh lord, prepare yourself. The story of howe the stick bugs on this island went extinct will send creepy crawlies down your spine. Find out what happened to Lord Howe's tree lobsters on this week's Extinction Event.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Pablo Escobar's Hippos

    Pablo Escobar's Hippos
    Feb 2 2026

    Left to fend for themselves after Pablo Escobar’s death, the Hippos in his hacienda eventually break free and reign supreme in surrounding Colombian lagoons and rivers. As the population grows, authorities struggle to eradicate these non-native species from a region where they definitely don’t belong. But not to fear, Jack has a genius solution to this incredibly complicated problem! Find out what it is on this week’s Extinction Event.


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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Turnspit Dogs

    Turnspit Dogs
    Jan 20 2026

    After years of people begging us to do it…we finally present to you: Turnspit Dogs. These pups were a staple in wealthy households and a bonafide breed of their own for hundreds of years. Now, they’re entirely 100% gone. Find out what happened on this week’s Extinction Event!

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    1 hr
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Melissa and Jack present a different animal every week that has gone extinct, and some plants too. It’s a heavy subject, but they manage to infuse the podcast with humor. It’s like hanging out with friends for an hour.  I highly recommend.

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