In 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, causing a radioactive fallout with catastrophic effects on people and wildlife. We check in 40 years later to see how the critters in Pripyat and the surrounding area are faring. Brace yourself for some ooey gooey wolves and jacked up arachnids. This one’s gonna get weird!

Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message 

©2026 Extinction Event

extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com

Send us a text

This week join us for an electrifying avian extinction dance off! But wait, wasn’t the heath hen just your typical prairie chicken? But wait, nope, you’re wrong. Actually it was a downright HEATHEN when it came to lekking and booming. We’re talking mating rituals so extreme and so powerful that anyone within their grassy perimeter was rendered helpless. What the heck are we talking about? Gonna have to listen to this thrilling episode to find out!

Watch a historical film of the heath hen here:

https://www.bowdoin.edu/news/2018/08/now-showing-the-heath-hen-and-other-early-ornithological-films-of-alfred-otto-gross.html

Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message 

©2025 Extinction Event

extinctionevent.buzzsprout.com

Send us a text

Holy heck how'd we miss this one. This giant New Zealand bird was the biggest eagle to have ever lived! And its extinction is linked to the Giant Moa, which if you haven't heard is being resurrected by Colossal Biosciences with the help of Peter Jackson. Yes the Lord of the Rings one. Woah we have a lot to catch up on! Also a big apology to our regular extincty fans for taking so long to get a new episode up. WE'LL TRY HARDER NEXT TIME

Check out this great video by “FRANK” that help informed this episode:

https://youtu.be/yTU76_gQeQc?si=DnsvOOYPSPJQAT8X

Learn more about the Giant Moa de-extinction here:

https://colossal.com/moa/

Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message 

©2025 Extinction Event

Send us a text

Truly an awesome New Zealand bird and WOW did we do it justice in what was probably the best Extinction Event episode ever recorded! Then the file got corrupted and we lost it. Join us as we pick up the pieces of our shattered reality.

Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message 

©2025 Extinction Event

Send us a text

As these island dwelling falcons neared extinction many live birds were offered up for sale in San Diego. We go through the historical accounts to try uncover why no one wanted to buy and potentially save this magnificent species. 

Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message 

©2025 Extinction Event

Send us a text

Currently classified as a cryptid like Bigfoot, this mysterious East African creature is likely a misidentified large hyena, baboon, or other undocumented animal. Join us as we analyze historical sightings to try and get to the bottom of things.

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent

©2025 Extinction Event 

Send us a text

Somehow we missed the extinction of Netflix DVDs by mail back in 2023. Apologies! Here ya go…

Long Live the Red Envelope Era | Farewell to DVDs | Netflix
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Vz-saGwjU

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent

©2025 Extinction Event 

Send us a text

Colossal Biosciences is in the news again. This time with their 3 new dire wolf pups. Get our hot take on everything plus some solutions on how to improve their website, which you can find here: colossal.com/direwolf

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent

©2025 Extinction Event 

Send us a text

A big ol' crocodilian with a slender mouth goes bye bye in South China around 300 years ago. 

Listen to/watch the Pupfish Song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNCRpO2yPt0

Check out our extinction friend Gene’s website and YouTube:
https://www.extinction-cometh.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@ExtinctionCometh

Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent

©2025 Extinction Event 

Send us a text

Due to recent egg shortages, frittatas are taking a hard hit. But as the bird flu epidemic continues, poultry are the real casualties, with tens of millions being exterminated to stop its spread. The good news? Melissa & Jack are back with the latest updates on the evolving situation.

[email protected] 
©2025 Extinction Event 

Send us a text