Snakes and the Fat Man

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Chris Eaton from iBall Pythons discusses all things ball pythons.. and pretty much all things not ball pythons too.

Chris Eaton


    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 27m AVG DURATION
    • 207 EPISODES

    4.9 from 61 ratings Listeners of Snakes and the Fat Man that love the show mention: snake, chris, host, guests, funny, thanks, great, love.


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    The Snakes and the Fat Man podcast is an incredibly entertaining and informative show that caters to reptile enthusiasts, particularly those interested in Ball Pythons. As someone who owns a couple of these snakes myself, I must say that this podcast has quickly become a favorite of mine. Hosted by Chris, a smart and witty individual, the show never fails to put a smile on my face and provide me with valuable insights into the world of breeding and caring for Ball Pythons.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Chris himself. He brings so much entertainment value to each episode with his irreverent humor and insightful commentary. His ability to make me laugh like only a grumpy New Yorker can is truly commendable. Additionally, Chris manages to attract fantastic guests who are knowledgeable about their craft and make the ball scene even more interesting through their stories and expertise. The chemistry between Chris and his guests is evident, making for engaging conversations that keep listeners hooked.

    Furthermore, I appreciate the uncensored nature of this podcast. Chris doesn't hold back when it comes to expressing himself or discussing topics related to snakes or any other random subject that he feels like exploring with his guests. This unfiltered approach adds an extra layer of authenticity to the show, making it feel like you're sitting down for a casual chat with friends rather than listening to a scripted and polished production.

    While there are countless positive aspects to The Snakes and the Fat Man podcast, there are some potential drawbacks as well. For instance, some listeners may find Chris's crassness or occasional use of strong language offputting. It's important to note that this podcast isn't for everyone, especially those who prefer more polished or family-friendly content. However, if you don't mind the occasional rough edge or appreciate unfiltered humor, then this won't be an issue.

    In conclusion, The Snakes and the Fat Man podcast is a gem for reptile enthusiasts, particularly those interested in Ball Pythons. Chris's humor and insight, coupled with his ability to attract knowledgeable guests, make each episode highly entertaining and informative. While the podcast may not appeal to everyone due to its crassness and uncensored nature, it remains a must-listen for those who appreciate an authentic and entertaining show. Give it a listen and enjoy the chuckles!



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    Latest episodes from Snakes and the Fat Man

    Fatman: LIVE w/ Amanda Rudolph of Drippin' Dragons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 71:26


    We welcome the beautiful and brilliant Amanda Rudolph of Drippin' Dragons. We'll talk about business growth, recognizing trends and going from breeder to show runner in record time! We will not stop until we get a shirt in the hands of everyone in the community! It's seriously such an easy way to give back to the people that risked everything for us. Get your Operation: Deeds Not Words Shirt now at www.thefatmannation.com

    Snakes and the Fatman - Episode 133 - Opinion Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 151:46


    Toight, 9PM EST LIVE on Snakes and the Fatman, four guys who absolutely love reptiles but have wildly different opinions on how the social media portion of the business should be handled get together to tell each other how the other one is wrong. Join me for a few insightful discussions with my good friends Shane Kelley, BashCoder and Bryan Rivera! All this PLUS Tim Harvey of Morphed Out Reltilez steps into the 15 Minutes of Lame Octagon!

    Fatman: LIVE w/ Stephanie Marihugh of Audacious Ball Pythons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 83:18


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    Snakes and the Fatman - Episode 132 - Kenny Aponte - Royal Genetic Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 77:32


    Snakes and the Fatman, Episode 132 goes down LIVE this Saturday night with Puerto Rico's finest, Kenny Aponte of Royal Genetic Reptiles. Get the ins and outs of emerging markets with someone who is dealing in those markets every day. Also , on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, Clarence Smith of Morphorus LLC Quality Pairing!

    A Really Smart Guy and A Doctor - Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 38:37


    Get the latest genetic testing news straight from the people who develop the tests. Charlie Williams of shedtesting.com and Dr. Patrick Macknight of Aura Reptiles host.

    Fatman: LIVE w/ Kathryn Brown of The Reptile Whisperer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 63:08


    Tomorrow night, only on Fatman: LIVE, we'll be talking all things monkey tailed skinks and monitors with the gorgeous and super intelligent Kathryn Brown of The Reptile Whisperer! Come start your week off the right way with a reptile show that makes ya laugh and introduces you to some of the best people in the hobby. I hope to see ya there! 

    Snakes and the Fatman - Episode 131 - Darren Fawthrop of D and Jo's Pythons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 94:25


    Episode 131 goes LIVE on February 1st at 9 PM EST! Join me as I welcome back my good friend from across the pond, Darren Fawthrop of D and Jo's Pythons—England's Ball Python Royalty! Darren drops by The Fat Cave to discuss the hottest new genetic projects, the state of the UK ball python market, and the next generation of breeders making waves in 2025. PLUS, on a brand-new 15 Minutes of Lame, Richard and Sara Debevoise of HJS Serpents step up to compete for the title of Best New Breeder of 2025!

    A Really Smart Guy and A Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 48:09


    Get the latest genetic testing news straight from the people who develop the tests. Charlie Williams of shedtesting.com and Dr. Patrick Macknight of Aura Reptiles host. New episodes go live on the first of every month at 8PM EST leading into our flagship show, Snakes and the Fatman at 9PM!

    Fatman: LIVE w/ Kristen Hailey of Crestie Worx

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 63:07


    Fatman: LIVE is back! This time, we're joined by the gorgeous and brilliant Kristen Hailey from Crestie Worx!

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    Snakes and the Fatman - Episode 130 - Nice Balz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 114:43


    After knowing Nice Balz for over15 years, vending with them, and seeing them at shows all over the East Coast, we're finally bringing them to Snakes and the Fatman. Find out the secrets of running a ball python business for nearly 20 years. Not only that, but we have Audra & Will Washington of Flawless Exotic Creations on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame!

    Fatman: LIVE w/ Amy Benzi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 84:34


    January 5th, Fatman: LIVE returns with the brilliant and beautiful Amy Benzi of Happy Basins. Join us for a sit down with Amy fresh off her most recent trip to Brazil where she was searching for Corallus batesii in the wild! Join us LIVE on Sunday, January 5th at 9PM EST. Join The Fatman Patreon here:   / thefatmannation   Follow on Instagram: @thefatmannation 

    Snakes and the Fatman - Episode 129 - Charlie Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 126:17


    The first show of 2025 goes down LIVE on Wednesday, January 1st at 9PM EST with the winner of last season's 15 Minutes of Lame Contest, Charlie Ryan of Reagan Renee Royal Pythons. Find out what winning the competition means to him and all his plans going forward. Not only that, but we have Charlie's personal pick for the first new 15 Minutes of Lame Contestant of 2025, Tyler Lindenmuth of Tyler's Toxic Balls!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 59:41


    Fatman: LIVE with Cassie Thomas | Hard-Wired Exotics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 53:11


    Fatman: LIVE with Kari Cruz | Girly Girl Snakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 72:14


    Fatman: LIVE with Kelsey Lynn | Nevermore Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 65:33


    Fatman: LIVE with Trish Wickens | Wickens Wicked Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 52:42


    SATFM Episode 124 - Matthew Parks of Pangea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 84:49


    SATFM Episode 123 - Brian Potter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 95:50


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 83:05


    SATFM Episode 121 -Will Muroz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 75:51


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    The Lamest Chat Episode 5 - Patrick Macknight of Chimera

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 84:31


    Our newest edition to the channel, The Lamest Chat... Sitting down with Patrick Macknight of Chimera!

    The Lamest Chat Episode 3 - Topic Night - Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 64:56


    Our newest edition to the channel, The Lamest Chat... Sitting down and talkin' about Fears!

    The Lamest Chat Episode 3 - Baud's Exotic Reptiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 75:53


    Our newest edition to the channel, The Lamest Chat... Sitting down with Jeremy & Genie Baud of Baud's Exotic Reptiles!

    The Lamest Chat Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 68:20


    Our newest edition to the channel, The Lamest Chat... Sitting down with The Herpin' Harbins!

    The Lamest Chat w/ Jon Fealy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 63:41


    Our newest edition to the channel, The Lamest Chat... Sitting down with Jon Fealy of Fealy's Clutch!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 77:46


    Your favorite odd couple discuss the latest episodes of The Acolyte, House of the Dragon, The Boys, and Bevery Hills Cop: Axel F! Help the channel grow by checking out our Patreon:   / thefatmannation   Get your asses over to US Ark and become a member at https://usark.org/ Follow me on Instagram:   / thefatmannation   Follow me on Facebook:   / therealchriseaton   Subscribe to me on YouTube:    / c   thefatmannation Check out the website at http://www.thefatmannation.com Get yourself a T-Shirt and become a member of #fatmannation at http://www.thefatmannation.com For all inquiries, please E-Mail: snakesandthefatman@gmail.com Snakes and the Fatman 467 Bedford Road Suite 50 Pleasantville, NY 10570

    SATFM Episode 120 - Summer Grace Merlville of Kinova

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 85:32


    An evening with Kinova's social marketing genius Summer! Help the channel grow by checking out our Patreon:   / thefatmannation   Get your asses over to US Ark and become a member at https://usark.org/ Follow me on Instagram:   / thefatmannation   Follow me on Facebook:   / therealchriseaton   Subscribe to me on YouTube:    / c   thefatmannation Check out the website at http://www.thefatmannation.com Get yourself a T-Shirt and become a member of #fatmannation at http://www.thefatmannation.com For all inquiries, please E-Mail: snakesandthefatman@gmail.com Snakes and the Fatman 467 Bedford Road Suite 50 Pleasantville, NY 10570

    Fatman: LIVE with XXX Star Andi Peacock of 2 Peacock Productions and Racks & Royals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 57:56


    Sittin' down with Andi Peacock and talkin' about their new entry to the Ball Python hobby and plans for an adult only YT Channel about reptiles!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 65:57


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 63:37


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    SATFM Episode 117 - Kevin McCurley of NERD

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    SATFM Episode 116 - Steve Nelson of ARIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 120:20


    SATFM Episode 115 - Adam Shirah of Proper Royals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 139:07


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 168:11


    My 1 Black Friend & My 1 White Friend - Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 92:51


    My 1 Black Friend & My 1 White Friend - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 75:56


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 57:51


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