The Fatman Nation

For the second episode of 2022... we're already going back to the well. But it's not really a well... it's more of a shed. Episode 69 welcomes Josh and Jacki Lundberg from Ball Python Shed to the show. Also, on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, the Fatman welcomes Nathan Katz from Katz Reptiles to see how he fares in the dawg house.

Plus, the first ever SATFM Rewind and I rant about Kamp Kenan the Facebook Keyboard Warriors.

Upcoming Shows: January 16th - Open Zoom Call for Reptile Breeders January 20th - New Episode of Sh#ttin' On - Only on Patreon January 30th - Open Zoom Call for Reptile Breeders February 1st - New Episode of the Podcast

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Startin' 2022 off with a f#ckin' BANG. The most prolific up and comer of 2021 is set to be one of the movers and shakers of 2022. If you don't know who Antoine Hood is by now then you don't belong here. Learn about how his overnight success took him almost 10 years and about a dozen other things you never knew until now. Welcome to the neighborHOOD.

We got a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with Andrew Lyons of Redwood Reptiles where he's thrownin' his hat in to be the new king of the jungle.

Doin' something new for 2022 and we have some quirks to work out but hope ya like all the new additions! Now available on iTunes, Spotify, YOUTUBE and wherever all great podcasts can be found.

Snakes and the Fatman - Home of the big dogs!

Meet the most bad ass animal/reptile keeper you've never heard of. Dennis McNamara is the Assistant Curator of Reptiles at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. He has the dream job of working with hundreds of different reptiles and for some godforsaken reason… he also breeds ball pythons. I had to know why. Dennis is a brilliant guy to talk to and you can't help but learn something from the stories he tells.

Also, Denise and Alan Britton of Recoil Reptiles kicks ass on the final 15 Minutes of Lame of 2021.

This will be the last episode of the year except for the Christmas Episode being released on December 25th with Justin Kobylka of Kinova and Brittney Gobble of Gobble's Reptiles. We will return on January 1st 2022 with the winner of the 2021 15 Minutes of Lame Contest.

Also there will be no Zoom calls for the month of December and the first Open Zoom Call for Reptile Keepers will take place on Sunday, January 9th, 2022!

I want to thank all of our listeners, viewers, patrons and all the rest of ya that popped by over the last year. We have some amazing things coming in 2022 and can't wait to show you guys! I hope everyone has a great holiday season and again, we honestly can't thank everyone enough. See ya in 2022! (Well… and on Christmas!)

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I cant believe I waited this long to have Albey Scholl on the show. This guy is one of the most bad a$$ old schoolers I've spoken with in a long f#ckin' time. I can call him an old schooler because he was producing geckos in 19 f#ckin 72. A full year before the Fatman was even born. He's shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughn and at least half a dozen other blues legends. He might even make a living doin' what a bunch of you are trying to do… selling ball pythons. Hey, two out of three ain't bad.

Also on a new 15 Minutes of Lame, Jarome Hollon is crushing it out in CA!

Listen to it now on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever great podcasts reside. Or you could listen to it at www.snakesandthefatman.com

Thanks in advance for listening!

Remember, the 2021 15 Minutes of Lame Contest is open now at snakesandthefatman.com! Go vote for your favorite up and coming breeder!

Episode 65 is out! Robyn Markland has definitely carved out a status among legends in the herp world by co-founding some of the most influential companies of the last 25 years. From Pro-Exotics to Ship Your Reptiles to The Reptile Report to Redline Science... this guy has forgotten more stories than we probably remember. Sit down with us as we take a trip down memory lane, discuss the new breed of keepers, and talk about his new disruptive company, Redline Science.

Also Paul Taylor of Snake Road Constrictors joins us for a new 15 Minutes of Lame and we talk a little about the Morph Market DDoS attack last week!

Thanks in advance for listening!

The absolute better half of VivTech, Mrs. Erica McVeigh joins me for some in-depth UVB talk! Plus Kinova and US Ark name change drama... Double Plus... Mrs. Andelyn Czajka of Plug Ugly Pythons joins me for a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame... Sorry this one was a little late guys!

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Kinova… that's all. Nothing else. Be a Do Be… Don't be a Don't Be. This exclusive, first look interview with Justin Kobylka will answer all of your questions on the who, what, where, and why in regard to the name change. This is definitely one you don't wanna miss. Listen to it on the trip to Tinley! Say hi to all of the Fatman sponsors like Kinova, ReptiChip, MorphMarket, SD Design, and C-Serpents! And don't forget, come visit the Fatman at the HERPS Exotic Pets and Reptile Shop Grand Opening on Nov. 13th in Bryan, Texas. For all of you goin' to Tinley, have a great time and stay safe! #kinovareptiles #snakesandthefatman #fatmannation

Are you ready for a positive podcast? Well neither was I until I met this man! King Kong Gundy shot some positivity all over my face neck and chest and I had a great time having it done! This guy is the Ted Lasso of reptile breeding and education.

Also Alyssa Leonard joins us from her She Shed for another great episode of 15 Minutes of Lame!

Upcoming Shows: October 3rd - Open Zoom Call for Reptile Keepers October 8th - Bonus Episode of the Podcast with Justin Kobylka October 15th - New Episode of the Podcast October 17th – Open Zoom Call for Reptile Keepers November 1st - New Episode of the Podcast

Also, don't forget to check out the Leveling Up Series on YouTube where myself and industry bigshots get together and talk Reptile Shop.

Ok, this was a fun one. A super-sized serving of 4 guests… First the legendary Chris McDougle of Snakenstein Reptiles talkin' about how to remedy mistakes in the classiest way possible… Future legends Jon Fealy and Antoine Hood in their last sh#t talking session before their epic brawl at Arlington… and the main event… Reptile Big Wig YouTuber and comedian Adam Wickens of Wickens Wicked Reptiles sits down with me as we discuss problems with the latest trends involving reptiles on YouTube, today's comedy scene, Canadian lockdowns, offensive mindsets, and the importance of luck when building a brand!

This is one you don't wanna miss and arrives just in time for your drive to Arlington!

Four insanely big personalities on one great show! Snakes and the Fatman Episode 62 is now up and running on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever incredible podcasts can be found! Or you could just listen to it on www.snakesandthefatman.com.

Don't forget that this month only, you could get 10% of purchases of RediChip at www.reptichip.com. Support the people that support you!

Upcoming Shows: Sept. 19th – Open Zoom Call for Reptile Keepers Sept. 25th – New Sh#ttin' On Episode on Patreon Oct. 1st – New Episode of the Podcast Oct. 3rd – Open Zoom Call for Reptile Keepers

Also, don't forget to check out the Leveling Up Series on YouTube where myself and industry bigshots get together and talk Reptile Shop. #snakensteinreptiles #jfealy #highdesertpythons #wickenswickedreptiles #snakesandthefatman #fatmannation

I've known Crazy Ray Tabano for 25 years and even after 25 years I still love just sitting down with this guy and listening to stories about the early days of Aerosmith and the legends that he had the chance to share the stage with. Ray is an amazing storyteller and someone I'm proud to say is my friend. This episode is a little different… not much snake talk but plenty of Rock N' Roll history talk.

Not only that but I get to sit down with another Texas legend… Mr. James Durling of Yellow Rose Exotics hocks his wares on 15 Minutes of Lame. Two f#ckin' great people on one amazing show. Snakes and the Fatman Episode 61 is now up and running on Spotify, iTunes, and wherever incredible podcasts are found. Or you could just listen to it on www.snakesandthefatman.com

Don't forget that this month only, you could get 10% purchases or RediChip at www.reptichip.com! Support the people that support you!