Podcasts about tilikum

In this episode; Adam confuses the Tillamook Dairy Company with Tilikum, the captive male orca who spent most of his life at SeaWorld Orlando, Ashley begs the question, "Where is the grit?", and they remind everyone that LaToya Jackson is always watching.

This week's episode of Cemetery Row is dedicated to awesome animals! Lori honors PAPD K-9 Officer Sirius, an explosive detection dog who lost his life in 9/11, and Bamboo Harvester, the horse who portrayed "Mr. Ed." Sheena covers Nipper the RCA dog. Hannah shares the tragic stories of orcas Keiko and Tilikum.

This week the boys conclude the Horrors of SeaWorld starting with the tragic story of how Tilikum the Whale ended up in the hands of the animal-based theme park, the latter half of his life/career, and the controversial deaths of trainers Keltie Lee Byrne and Dawn Brancheau. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes and get exclusive access to bonus content.

In this spiritual successor to our Travis the Chimp episode we tackle the tragic and horrifying case of SeaWorld's most dangerous inhabitant, Tilikum, the killer whale who would take the lives of three people throughout his performative career!   Support The Show:  https://www.patreon.com/captainslogcast   Follow The Show: https://twitter.com/CaptainsLogPod   https://www.instagram.com/captainslogpod/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZvyiWBoZ4wgUvkXMnFR3A?view_as=subscriber   Teepublic:  http://tee.pub/lic/-0QiaJySDjs   Snack Run:  https://youtu.be/xddBeKYm358?si=MmaWy2qD-80gIH5h   Carlos Rivera's Socials:  https://www.instagram.com/carlos_r15/ https://www.instagram.com/losphotosrivera/   Audible Trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/CaptainsLog   Research Material:  Blackfish Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite Whales That Made a Mark on the World: Tilikum - WeWhale Whale Tales - Tilikum — Orca Network What Happened to Tilikum, the Orca That Killed His SeaWorld Trainer? Tilikum: The Whale Who Rebelled - The Whale Sanctuary Project | Back to Nature Tilikum, The Captive Orca From ‘Blackfish' Who Killed His Trainer Tilikum. A killer whale's tragic life | by Carl Safina | Medium Tilikum (orca) - Wikipedia   Additional Material Used In Show:  Tilikum attacks Daniel Dukes - Blackfish - YouTube Tilikum attacks Keltie Byrne - Blackfish - YouTube Tilikum and Dawn Brancheau - Blackfish Scene - YouTube 1980s Sea World Commercial - YouTube Sea World | Star Spangled Summer | Promo | 1991 - YouTube 1989 Sea World TV Commercial Whales, Dolphins - YouTube  

A pair of beluga whales have been evacuated from the besieged city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. They were taken to Europe's largest aquarium — the Oceanogràfic de Valencia in Spain.Mora from the What in the World team explains how the ongoing war in Ukraine put the belugas at risk. And Daniel Garcia-Párraga, director of zoological operations at Oceanogràfic, describes the complex rescue mission. The evacuation of the belugas has sparked discussions about animal captivity more generally. Rob Lott from the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation tells us how perceptions of aquariums are changing around the world. Jeffrey Ventre, a former trainer at SeaWorld in Florida, describes what life at the aquarium was like for Tilikum — the killer whale that was the focus of 2013 documentary Blackfish. Finally, we meet Hot Pink Dolphins, which describes itself as Korea's first aquarium dolphin liberation movement. One of its activists Oh Yeon-jae explains why she's committed to protecting endangered marine life and returning animals to the wild. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: William Lee Adams and Mora Morrison Producer: Mora Morrison Editor: Verity Wilde

For decades Sea World has been committed to supporting environmental conservation by providing financial and scientific support to organizations focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation, conservation education, habitat protection and species research. Additionally, the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund has donated more than $19 million in support of animal conservation projects on all seven continents across the globe.  Despite all the good, animal lovers have been asking for years "Is Sea World doing the right thing by their killer whales?"  After one such whale, Tilikum, caused the death of his highly respected trainer, Dawn Brancheau, during a 'Dining with Shamu Show' in 2010, the dangers of keeping such wild and unpredictable animals in captivity were brought to light. The public turned up the heat on the theme park when shortly after it was revealed that Tilikum was involved in two other human deaths.  With the release of controversial films like 'Blackfish", Sea World took a hit and to this day has never fully recovered. We are animal lovers (and rescuers) here at The Dark Oak, so we set out to cut through any previously misreported facts and get to the truth...for the whales!  Sources: Whale Facts. (2021, October 2). Whale facts and Information. https://whalefacts.org Orcas VS humans – inherently wild. (n.d.). https://inherentlywild.co.uk/orcas-vs-humans/ International Marine Mammal Project. (2017, August 2). SeaWorld's breeding and killing of orcas. https://savedolphins.eii.org/news/seaworlds-breeding-and-killing-of-orcas#:~:text=Under%20pressure%20from%20environmental%20and,longer%20breed%20orcas%20in%20captivity. 10 things You Didn't know about SeaWorld - SeaWorld of Hurt. (2018, April 20). SeaWorld of Hurt. https://www.seaworldofhurt.com/features/ten-things-didnt-know-seaworld/ Roberts, S. (2023, March 22). SeaWorld Fun facts that will make your day. Orlando Informer. https://orlandoinformer.com/blog/seaworld-orlando/seaworld-fun-facts/ Home | SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. (n.d.). https://swbg-conservationfund.org/ SeaWorld's “69 Reasons you Shouldn't Believe Blackfish” – My Rebuttal – Inherently Wild. (n.d.). https://inherentlywild.co.uk/seaworlds-69-reasons-you-shouldnt-believe-blackfish-my-rebuttal/ Temp, M., & Weisberg, L. (2024, April 4). Timeline: How SeaWorld grew from a 22-acre park to a nearly 200-acre tourist destination. San Diego Union-Tribune. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2024-04-04/timeline-how-seaworld-grew-from-a-22-acre-park-to-a-nearly-200-acre-tourist-destination Fisheries, N. (2022, January 4). Killer Whale. NOAA. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/killer-whale Fate of orcas in captivity - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA. (2024, May 22). Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA. https://us.whales.org/our-goals/end-captivity/orca-captivity/ Killer Whale Education and Conservation Program | SeaWorld Orlando. (n.d.). https://seaworld.com/orlando/commitment/killer-whales/#:~:text=Killer%20whales%20at%20SeaWorld%20help,last%20generation%20at%20our%20park. Nature, W. S. P. |. B. T. (2024, May 20). Tilikum: The Whale Who Rebelled - The Whale Sanctuary Project | Back to Nature. The Whale Sanctuary Project | Back to Nature. https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/whales/tilikum-the-whale-who-rebelled/ Heger, E. (2023, October 10). One-third of the world's captive orcas are in the US, and no one can agree on what to do with them. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/captive-orcas-seaworld-should-they-be-released-sea-pen-2023-10   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube   This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

Esta semana les traigo la historia de Tilikum, una orca conocida como "la orca asesina" por los incidentes en los que estuvo involucrado a lo largo de su vida en cautiverio.

Join hosts James and Fraser in the deep waters of controversy as they navigate the tumultuous story of Tilikum, the infamous killer whale who made waves in SeaWorld and beyond. In this episode of "The Most Dangerous Podcast," presented by James, prepare for a rollercoaster ride through humour and seriousness as we unravel the enigmatic life of Tilikum and the people he tragically affected.Tilikum wasn't just any killer whale; he was the headline act of SeaWorld, captivating audiences with his majestic presence. But behind the glossy exterior lay a dark reality. Our hosts dive deep into the events surrounding Tilikum's life, from his capture in the wild to his troubled existence in captivity. With a blend of wit and insight, James sheds light on the complex ethical dilemmas surrounding marine mammal captivity and the consequences it bore.Through captivating storytelling and sharp analysis, we explore the incidents involving Tilikum and the individuals he encountered, including the controversial deaths that rocked SeaWorld to its core. As we dissect the events, we confront uncomfortable truths about the intersection of entertainment, profit, and animal welfare.But fear not, dear listeners, for amidst the seriousness, James and Fraser inject doses of humour to keep the mood buoyant. After all, sometimes laughter is the best remedy for confronting challenging topics.So, if you're ready to embark on a journey through the depths of Tilikum's tale, tune in to "The Most Dangerous Podcast" for a thought-provoking and entertaining exploration of SeaWorld's most infamous resident.Keywords: Tilikum, killer whale, SeaWorld, captivity, marine mammal, controversy, tragedy, entertainment, animal welfareHashtags: #TilikumTale #SeaWorldControversy #KillerWhalePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Talk'n Docs, the monthly podcast where we dive into the world of documentaries and review them for your listening pleasure. Hosted by Jennifer Smith, Logan Crosland and Cowboy Roger, the crew continues Season 2 with a review of 2013's Blackfish. This documentary follows the life and tribulations of an orca named Tilikum. We talk all about his life in captivity, his relationship with his trainers, and his history of violence. We also dive into SeaWorld and our feelings about their business practices and treatment of these animals.

If you've tried to catch a boat regularly lately, you know Washington state's ferry system is struggling. Many vessels are 40 to 50 years old. The Tilikum is 63 years old. A third of the fleet is out of service. Several routes are on reduced service or running smaller boats. What's behind the service's woes and how does WSF plan to return to stability?We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

Miekkavalailla on vaarallinen maine vesillä, mutta todellisuudessa ne uhkaavat ihmisen turvallisuutta luonnossa vain hyvin harvoin. Toisin on kuitenkin todettu olevan vankeudessa, sillä eläintarhoihin ja -puistoihin suljetut miekkavalaat ovat aiheuttaneet lukuisia loukkaantumisia ja neljä kuolemantapausta. Erityisen kiivaana keskustelu on käynyt SeaWorld-vesieläinjärjestön ympärillä, sillä kaikki dokumentoidut kuolemantapaukset ovat liittyneet SeaWorldin omistamiin miekkavalaisiin – suurin osa Tilikum-nimiseen urokseen. Keskustelua kärjisti vuonna 2013 julkaistu dokumenttielokuva Blackfish, joka kritisoi SeaWorldin toimintaa voimakkaasti. Ovatko valaat lopulta vastuussa aiheuttamistaan vaaratilanteista? Syitä ja syyllisiä on kenties sukellettava syvemmältä, kun otetaan huomioon miekkavalaiden vangitsemiseen liittyvät eettiset kiistakysymykset. Sähköposti: hiljaisiahuutoja@gmail.com Instagram: hiljaisiahuutoja Musiikki: https://soundcloud.com/santer1 (yhteys: santericorp@gmail.com) Lähdeluettelo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Azg3d_Gr0WDhOruuNqR2G2OCxNJzQ8dE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116553631593863819337&rtpof=true&sd=true

From Fishy Business to Fatal Fevers: Dive into our latest episode as we uncover the jaw-dropping tales that'll leave you reeling! First up, we're spilling the tea on SeaWorld's 'killer' performances – tune in to hear how a misunderstood orca named Tilikum became the ultimate showstopper, taking 'taking a bite out of crime' to a whole new level. But wait, there's more! We'll paddle through the murky waters of the nursing world to introduce you to Charles Cullen, the not-so-angelic 'angel of death.' Discover how he managed to 'inject' his personal touch into patient care, all while keeping his sinister secret under wraps. It's a killer combo of laughter and chills – join us as we dive deep into the depths of true crime and comedySpank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

This week we're looking into the tragic story of Tilikum. Tilikum was an Orca who was captured in Iceland in 1983. He was taken from his family at only 2yrs old. From there, he was shifted around to various locations throughout North America until ultimately landing at Sea World in Orlando. As you could imagine, Tilikum didn't take well to his new surroundings. He was seemingly bullied by the other orcas and caged in a 20x30ft cage during non-show times. This lead to the belief that Tilikum developed psychosis. As he began to deteriorate mentally, his behavior became increasingly more unpredictable.….as to be expected. As of 2023, there have only been four deaths resulting from captive orcas. TIlikum is responsible for three of them. This includes one poor soul, who broke into the park after hours and thought it would be a good idea to take a swim with him after hours. Join us as we tell Tilikum's story.

The one where we talk the recent attacks on sharks by South African Killer Whales, maritime weirdness, and Orca attacks and fatalities on humans.

Faye tells KC and special guest Tay about Tilikum the Orca. Sources: Wikipedia. Follow us on social media! http://Facebook.com/unholygossipgirls http://Twitter.com/girlsunholy https://www.instagram.com/unholygossipgirls Email us! Unholygossipgirls@gmail.com Check out our merch! https://teespring.com/stores/unholygossipgirlsmerch Leave us a voicemail! https://anchor.fm/unholygossipgirls Warning: content may be upsetting, triggering, and terrifying. Listen at your own risk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unholygossipgirls/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unholygossipgirls/support

Mary and Nick join Caitlin to cover 2013's Contracted. It's a body-horror, zombie-movie fav! We get into themes of sex and sexuality, and we (unfortunately) do a deep dive into necrophilia. We also cover Contracted: Phase II. Both are currently available on Tubi, and both contain our favorite horror doctor. Tangents for this episode include: ranch (and general condiment wars), Tilikum the whale, lessons from horror movies for anxious individuals, hot horror villains, real-life eyeball horror, Traumagotchi (TM, don't steal our idea), chapstick, Lasik, and paranormal experiences. 

Connie Parker, author of Tilikum's Ascesion & co-author of Star-Seeded Ascensions: Messages from The Councils joins Amy in a Lightworking Conversation. They speak about many aspects of spirit, soul, life and the afterlife.Topics Include:Born an Open ChannelTilikum's AscensionCommunicating with Tilikum through Astral Travels during his physical life and after he departed his body. Animal Souls & The AfterlifeAnimal CommunicationAstral TravelsElemental FamilyElementals, Fairies, Angels & Spirit GuidesSoul Healing CentersImportance of Discernment & ClarityPreparation & Implementation of the MissionSupport in SpiritAngels of LightThe Council of LightTilikum's Ascension is a truth-in-spirit tale about an Orca/Killer Whale named Tilikum. Humans captured him from the wild seas when he was a baby. After his capture, he was kept in theme park swimming pools and made to perform for his food. In this "Soul Rescue And Spiritual Life Parable" Journaling Program, nearing death, Tilikum investigates where his soul will go after his body dies.On the other side of questioning our beliefs, we can find solace and more faith;We can discover our passions and our purpose for living. Paperback & E-book on AmazonWatch the reading of Tilikum's Ascension on YoutubeBioConnie Parker was born an open channel, with all her clair gifts awake. Her earliest memories are of seeking the eternal light, and seeing angels, ghost and other spirits, and knowing the thoughts and feeling of the people in her life. In the year 2011 at 48 years old she came to realize these facts. And began a healing and educational journey to reconcile who she was and who she was suppose to BE. Connie now channels messages from a host of high vibrational loving beings she calls The Ascension Seeds Network. You can find Connie online at CCStarSeeds.meMonthly WinnerCongrats listener Tanya Brodie! Thank you for your review on Apple Podcast. You are the winner of January's drawing for a 30 minute reading or healing session. Please contact me to schedule.To enter next month's drawing take a screenshot of your review and 5 star like and email it to SpiritAndSoulHealingPodcast@gmail.com ResourcesAmy's website with links to all services, books, resources and offerings. AmySikarskie.comCourses, channeled messages, FREE, guided meditations SpiritSchoolOnline.com+*+*+*+*+*Connect on Instagram @SpiritAndSoulHealing.Podcast@AmySikarskie @Raise.The.Vibe.Tribe

Killer Whales AKA orcas. They're not going extinct in the wild, but as captive performers in theme parks and aquariums around the world, that's another story. Learn all about famous whales like Keiko (Free Willy) and Tilikum. Plus, find out what living in captivity does to a killer whale and learn why they're going extinct in captivity.

In this episode, Dennis Littlefield, Executive Director at Camp Tilikum, shares some of the recent challenges as well as the exciting future of Camp Tilikum. For over 50 years, Tilikum has held a special place in the hearts of Newberg's population. Every year, thousands of children experience the highlight of their summer at one of Tilikum's Summer Camps. However, Tilikum does much more than provide a summer camp for kids, as you'll learn in this episode. From family retreats, challenge course projects, and new opportunities coming soon, there are a lot of exciting things happening at Tilikum.Tilikum has also not been without its own set of challenges. Between Covid-19 and a failed valve at the bottom of the lake, it has been a tough couple of years. But with the pandemic mostly behind us and a brand new valve, the future is looking bright!If you are interested in learning more about Tilikum and its mission or would like to offer support, visit their website at https://camptilikum.org/The Joyful Roberts Group The Joyful Roberts Group is a real estate team led by Daniel Roberts, host of The Giving Town.Support the show

**ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Το επεισόδιο περιέχει λεπτομέρειες που σχετίζονται με κακοποίηση ζώων.**Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, η Lady κατεβάζει για άλλη μια φορά το powerpoint της με τον ορισμό του true crime και προσπαθεί να πείσει τον Βασίλη πως δεν έχει βγει εκτός θέματος. Κι αυτό διότι, μας μιλάει για τη ζωή του Tilikum, μιας αρσενικής όρκας (ναι, φάλαινας, καλά διαβάσατε) η οποία πέρασε τα 33 από τα 35 χρόνια ζωής της φυλακισμένη σε δύο ζωολογικά πάρκα, κάτω από αντίξοες συνθήκες αιχμαλωσίας, όπως θα μπορούσε να πει κάποιος πολύ, πολύ, ευγενικά.Μετά από εκατοντάδες επιδείξεις, μια μακροσκελή λίστα ατυχημάτων που έθεσαν σε κίνδυνο τη σωματική ακεραιότητα του Tilikum, των εκπαιδευτών του πάρκου και του κοινού (συμπεριλαμβανομένων και παιδιών) και το θάνατο τριών ανθρώπων, θα μπορούσε κανείς να αναρωτηθεί ποιος είναι αυτός που πραγματικά διέπραξε το έγκλημα σε αυτή την υπόθεση...Καλώς ήρθατε στο πρώτο ελληνικό podcast που συνδυάζει αληθινές υποθέσεις μυστηρίου και εγκλήματος μαζί με μία τρομακτική αίσθηση του χιούμορ... Καλώς ήρθατε στο Terror 404! _________________________-Terror 404 ΠΛΑΣ-+Μπορείτε πλέον να υποστηρίξετε την εκπομπή, είτε αφήνοντάς μας tips, είτε αγοράζοντας μια μηνιαία συνδρομή για το Terror 404+ στο www.ko-fi.com! Εκεί σας περιμένουν bonus επεισόδια κάθε 2η εβδομάδα, αποκλειστικά stories στους στενούς μας, πρόσβαση σε ειδικά channels στο Discord κ.α.! -Βρείτε μας online-+Για εύκολη πρόσβαση σε όλα μας τα links μπορείτε να μεταβείτε στο linktr.ee/terror404pod+Ελάτε κι εσείς στην παρέα μας στο Discord, όπου συζητάμε για το πιο πρόσφατο επεισόδιο, για true crime υποθέσεις & νέα, μας κάνετε προτάσεις για μελλοντικά επεισόδια και ο, τι άλλο θέλετε εσείς! +Αν περνάτε καλά ακούγοντας το Terror 404, βοηθήστε μας να μεγαλώσουμε τη μικρή μας κοινότητα! Δεν υπάρχει καλύτερος τρόπος για να το κάνετε από το να πείτε για εμάς στους αγαπημένους σας ανθρώπους που μοιράζεστε τα ίδια ενδιαφέροντα! Ακολουθήστε μας @terror404pod στο Instagram και το TikTok.+Μπορείτε να βρείτε όλα μας τα επεισόδια αλλά και τα links για όλες τις πλατφόρμες στις οποίες παίζει το Terror 404, μεταβαίνοντας στο terror404.transistor.fmΠοιοι ΕίμαστεΤο Terror 404 είναι μια παραγωγή του It's My Life Network. Tο IML.Nείναι μια μικρή ομάδα δημιουργίας ψηφιακού περιεχομένου που ξεκίνησε τη δράση της το 2014. Τα πιο πρόσφατα projects μας είναι τα podcasts Fact You! & Terror 404.Μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε μαζί μας για  προτάσεις για θέματα που θα θέλατε να παρουσιάσουμε στις δύο εκπομπές, για ιδέες που έχετε για νέες εκπομπές ή για τυχόν συνεργασίες, μέσω DM στις αντίστοιχες σελίδες στο Instagram ή στο @imlnetwork.Για προτάσεις επαγγελματικής φύσεως μπορείτε να μας στείλετε email στο terror404pod@gmail.com. 

Aquariums and marine parks. By PETA.org Original post: https://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/zoos-pseudo-sanctuaries/aquariums-marine-parks/  Blackfish Documentary: https://www.blackfishmovie.com/  Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered: https://vimeo.com/250066910  Seaspiracy: https://www.seaspiracy.org/      People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was founded in 1980, is the largest animal rights organization in the world, and PETA entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally.  PETA believes that animals have rights and deserve to have their best interests taken into consideration, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, they are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. PETA works through public education, investigative newsgathering and reporting, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns. How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop  Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #peta #animalrights #animalliberation #aquarium #aquariums #marineland #seaworld #seaquarium #blackfish #vancouveraquarium #orcas #dolphins #tilikum #shamu #walruses #captivity #nationalaquarium #roadsidezoos #seaspiracy  

Cassie is blown away by some holograms sophs has some horrifying original cinderella facts and finally Jen is allowed to tell her creep. A fascinating and heartbreaking story of Tilikum and Sealand. We finish with pegging.

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the most intelligent animals on planet earth, the Orca. People call them killer whales, which is pretty wrong on both parts. One, they aren't whales. Second, they aren't really killers—at least not of humans. Sure, the ones held captive will kill after they are driven mad, but in the wild, they treat humans playfully. They form one of the most sophisticated animal cultures on earth, have a robust language, and teach their young. They can kill a great white, shut down half their brain when they sleep, and get in snowball fights with fishermen. And don't forget Tilly, the captive Sea World Orca made famous by the movie Blackfin that killed three people!   Visit Our Sources: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/facts-about-orcas/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orca https://us.whales.org/whales-dolphins/facts-about-orcas/ https://www.thedailybeast.com/watch-orca-whales-kill-a-great-white-shark-in-this-stunning-shark-week-footage https://us.whales.org/our-4-goals/end-captivity/orca-captivity/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilikum_(orca) https://nypost.com/2022/04/04/trainer-warns-of-more-seaworld-killer-whale-attacks-on-humans/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orca_attack  

The 2013 documentary Blackfish exposes the distress of killer whales kept in captivity and contrasts their lives with those of the wild orcas we see here in the Pacific Northwest. Joining us this week to talk about his involvement in the film is Dr Jeff Ventre, one of the former SeaWorld trainers featured Blackfish.  We discuss the origins of Jeff's involvement that can be traced back almost 15 years prior to the release of Blackfish, to 1995 while he was a senior trainer at SeaWorld, when he visited the Center for Whale Research on San Juan Island. There he began his friendships with Astrid van Ginneken, Dave Ellifrit and Ken Balcomb learning about the lives of wild killer whales versus captive orcas. After trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by captive orca Tilikum in 2010, Jeff was interviewed by CNN and others, further drawing him into opportunities to expose the dangers of orca captivity. In our conversation, Jeff mentions the Outside Magazine feature article “The Killer in the Pool,” by Tim Zimmermann. Filmmaker Gabriela Coperthwaite read the article, which drew her into the story, and inspired her 2013 documentary. This also inspired “Superpod” gatherings of activists, authors, filmmakers and others on San Juan Island starting in 2011, where many of the interviews in the film were conducted. Jeff speaks about the release of the film and how they thought getting into the Sundance Film Festival would be the pinnacle, not knowing the film was about to be purchased by CNN and Magnolia. Jeff discusses what it was like to participate in the global release of the film and how it became a rallying cry for the animal justice movement and a model for other documentaries. Jeff also speaks with us about his most memorable experiences seeing iconic Southern Resident killer whales J1, “Ruffles,” and J2, “Granny.” These experiences radically altered his perspective and forever changed him. He took these experiences with him all the way forward to his participation in the film Blackfish. In the second half of this episode, captains, professional guides and podcast co-hosts Jeff and Sara discuss the latest whale sightings around the San Juan Islands from running tours with Maya's Legacy Whale Watching. We describe the scene with T65A3 and T49A2, recently referred to as “The Butcher Boys,” hunting in Active Pass amid ferry traffic. We also talk about a very rare visit from Bigg's killer whale T72, a first-time sighting for us. He has a distinctive curl at the top of his dorsal fin and spends most of his time in northern BC and Southeast Alaska. He came down to our area accompanied by the T34s and T37s, familiar whales in this region, who also spend time up in Southeast Alaska. We also discuss recent sightings of Southern Resident killer whales and a new calf in K pod.  If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please follow/subscribe, leave us feedback/reviews and share with your friends! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. For complete show notes, links and photos, please visit our website: https://www.afterthebreachpodcast.com/e/blackfish/   Links mentioned in this episode: Jeff Ventre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffrey_ventre Blackfish Official Website: https://www.blackfishmovie.com/ Watch Blackfish on Amazon Analysis of Captive Orca Kasatka attacking Trainer Ken Peters: https://youtu.be/X03UrpOsvk8 CBS morning show interview with Jeff Ventre, Former SeaWorld trainer: Details of co-worker's death "horrific": https://youtu.be/hveQ3VRIlGQ  "The Killer in the Pool",  by Time Zimmermann, Outside Magazine: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/killer-pool/ Dorsal Fin Collapse in Captive Killer Whales Explained: https://youtu.be/awpAiyfTecg Death at Seaworld, by David Kirby: https://www.amazon.com/Death-SeaWorld-Killer-Whales-Captivity/dp/1250031257

My body's broke My mind is gone My soul has left this cement pond You took me from my momma And flew me to your world To be your slave and superstar Now my proud straight fin is curled You pulled me from my ocean And locked me in a pool Far from my home and family Far from your Golden Rule My body's broke My mind is gone My soul has left this cement pond You took a son from his mom And called him Tilikum You tell them I love my trainers You say I'm happy and healthy You pretend I'm lucky to be here And your fantasy makes you wealthy The humans come to watch me Do tricks for my meal A circus clown they can see But can they know how I feel? My body's broke My mind is gone My soul has left this cement pond You took a boy from his home And called him your own

Another high energy, high laugh-rate episode with the brilliant Bella Hull who makes one of the more dramatic Trusty Hogs entrances to date! Follow Bella @BellaBellaHull Thank you so much for listening! Support us at https://www.patreon.com/TrustyHogs for exclusive bonus content, merch, and more! Trust us with your own problems and questions... TrustyHogs@gmail.com Please give us a follow @TrustyHogs on all socials Be sure to subscribe and rate us (unless you don't like these little piggies - 5 Stars only!) Thank you to our Patreon supporters... EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Simon Moores / Guy Goodman / Janinna Bautista / Mary Fox / Annie Tonner PRODUCERS: Richard Bicknell / Elle / Richard Bald / Neil Redmond / Victoria Hutchison / Emma Walton / Karen & David Bull / Harald van Dijk / Kierah Leach / Tim & Dom / David Walker / Rachel R / Anthony Conway / Sadie Cashmore / Claire Owen-Jones / Jess & Nick / Zoë / Jo Holmes / Caitlyn Lyth / Sarah & Molly / Sarah Jarque-Deakin / Oliver Jago / Alex Pugh With Helen Bauer (Daddy Look at Me, Live at the Apollo) & Catherine Bohart (Roast Battle, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats) FOLLOW HELEN, CATHERINE & ANDREW... @HelenBaBauer @CatherineBohart @StandUpAndrew

On this episode of Man Eaters we delve into the sad tale of upcoming folk musician Taylor Mitchell who is one of only 2 people to have ever been killed by coyotes. Plus, in our catch of the day, yet another dog attack (lock up your dogs safely folks) and a dolphin attack that is very reminiscent of Tilikum the Orca (remember, from episode 7?) EMAIL: maneaterspod@gmail.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/maneaterspod INSTAGRAM: @maneaterspodcast INSTAGRAM: @jimothychaps   Puffs opens May 6th at the Civic Playhouse. Book your tickets here: https://www.verypopulartheatreco.com.au/

Today's episodes mark 100 cases with ATDATPOD (kind of), so I wanted to do something special. In this episode, we're discussing animal serial killers—animals that developed a dangerous interest in the people around them. In part two, learn about Tilikum, a killer whale who killed several people in his tank following years of abuse, and the Man-Eaters of Tsavo, two lions that rumors say killed over 100 local workers in 1898.

Not since Keiko or Tilikum has a killer whale garnered as much attention as the single orca resident of Miami Seaquarium known as Lolita. Estimated to be about 56 years old, she has lived at the park since the early 1970's. To learn more about this amazing animal, one of the park's longtime executives and eventual general manager, Andrew Hertz describes his family's interwoven history with the facility and its grande dame. Animal Care Software KONG Zoo Zoo Logic

Gustavo Martins é veterinário e podcaster no Zoo Lógico. Ele trouxe pra gente algumas histórias sobre dois animais extremamente inteligentes (mas um pouco manipuladores e duas caras). A macaca Hanabiko "Koko", por exemplo, foi uma gorila-ocidental-das-terras-baixas fêmea que conseguia se comunicar e até expressar sentimentos através da língua de sinais. A gorila revolucionou o que sabíamos sobre os macacos. Além dela, Gustavo também fala de Tilikum, uma orca que foi capturada aos 2 anos de idade, separada de sua família e que se vingou assassinando algumas pessoas. Muitos estudos recentes questionam se os animais são podem sentir, se expressar, pensar como nós, o que inclusive impacta na legislação pelo mundo. Por exemplo, caranguejos, lagostas e polvos são reconhecidos como seres sencientes pelo governo britânico e não devem ser cozidos ou desmembrados vivos.

Gustavo Martins é veterinário e podcaster no Zoo Lógico. Ele trouxe pra gente algumas histórias sobre dois animais extremamente inteligentes (mas um pouco manipuladores e duas caras). A macaca Hanabiko "Koko", por exemplo, foi uma gorila-ocidental-das-terras-baixas fêmea que conseguia se comunicar e até expressar sentimentos através da língua de sinais. A gorila revolucionou o que sabíamos sobre os macacos. Além dela, Gustavo também fala de Tilikum, uma orca que foi capturada aos 2 anos de idade, separada de sua família e que se vingou assassinando algumas pessoas. Muitos estudos recentes questionam se os animais são podem sentir, se expressar, pensar como nós, o que inclusive impacta na legislação pelo mundo. Por exemplo, caranguejos, lagostas e polvos são reconhecidos como seres sencientes pelo governo britânico e não devem ser cozidos ou desmembrados vivos.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sunday show aired live from Anacortes, Washington, and features singer/songwriter Tracey Coryell, wife of late guitar legend Larry Coryell, who has just released her new dance-rock single SWORDS! Songwriting is the creative outlet for Tracey Coryell's expression of the divine and her personal therapeutic journey both inspired by celebrating the peaks and valleys of the human experience with an ever tethered Soul to Spirit... The thirty year career of this singer/songwriter/recording artist has afforded her the opportunity to record with Grammy Award winning producers in Philadelphia, PA  (Al Alberts Jr, Sound Spa Studios) & Miami, FL (Ron and Howard Alberts, AudioVision Studios) and perform with such greats as her late husband, renowned jazz guitarist Larry Coryell, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), acclaimed jazz/rock drummer Alphonse Mouzon and the legendary Les Paul. Her children's song-book “Tilikum's Dream” was published by Eifrig Publishing in 2015 and she is a two-time recipient of the ‘Best Love Song' award from the Songwriter's Showcase of America (SSA). Two previous albums include, “Traceyland's Emotional Roller-Coaster” (2002) and the album “Eleven:11” (2016). Coryell's latest full-length album, “RaVel” dedicated to her late husband Larry Coryell, released in December of 2019 and features a ten-song collection of emotionally charged, heartfelt compositions delivered with her earthy, sultry, compelling vocals exploring and fusing the styles of pop, rock and countrypolitan.  More: https://traceyland.com/

Broadcasting live from Anacortes, Washington, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sunday show features singer/songwriter Tracey Coryell, wife of late guitar legend Larry Coryell, who has just released her new dance-rock single SWORDS!  Songwriting is the creative outlet for Tracey Coryell's expression of the divine and her personal therapeutic journey both inspired by celebrating the peaks and valleys of the human experience with an ever tethered Soul to Spirit...  The thirty year career of this singer/songwriter/recording artist has afforded her the opportunity to record with Grammy Award winning producers in Philadelphia, PA  (Al Alberts Jr, Sound Spa Studios) & Miami, FL (Ron and Howard Alberts, AudioVision Studios) and perform with such greats as her late husband, renowned jazz guitarist Larry Coryell, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), acclaimed jazz/rock drummer Alphonse Mouzon and the legendary Les Paul. Her children's song-book “Tilikum's Dream” was published by Eifrig Publishing in 2015 and she is a two-time recipient of the ‘Best Love Song' award from the Songwriter's Showcase of America (SSA). Two previous albums include, “Traceyland's Emotional Roller-Coaster” (2002) and the album “Eleven:11” (2016). Coryell's latest full-length album, “RaVel” dedicated to her late husband Larry Coryell, released in December of 2019 and features a ten-song collection of emotionally charged, heartfelt compositions delivered with her earthy, sultry, compelling vocals exploring and fusing the styles of pop, rock and countrypolitan.    

New Guest Expert! On today's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence Dr. Lori Marino. President of the Whale Sanctuary Project, Dr. Marino reflects on the intelligence and robust culture of the orca community. Are wisdom and power simply too irresistible to humans? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who's to blame for the Tilikum Murders at SeaWorld?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Jackie Johnson about the capture of Tilikum the Orca and the tragic murders that occurred while he was in captivity. They're joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Should we really be training wild animals we call Killer Whales? And aren't there better things we could be doing to entertain the kids? One thing to consider, whales and ponytails might not be a good mix.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presented by 3Chi. Listener Visits The Pascha, Henry Clay, Genocide, Zoot Suit Riots, Internment Camps, Tilikum, and more.

Wie ein Killerwal bei SeaWorld leiden musste – und in seinem Becken mehrere Menschen starben.

We're taking a quick detour down Documentary Lane and kicking it off with Blackfish. These whales deserve so much better; the trainers deserved better; Tilikum deserved better!!! Follow us on social media @ChowdyMedia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Recorded at Good For You Productions.

In this episode of Man Eaters, we uncover the sad story of Tilikum, the Orca responsible for 75% of all fatal Killer Whale attacks on humans.  Follow Jimbo on Instagram @jimothychaps

Aos 8 anos de idade, Cinthya Coutinho foi pela primeira vez a um parque aquático. Aquele momento despertou na brasileira o sonho de trabalhar com golfinhos, baleias orcas e outros cetáceos. Ela chegou a estudar veterinária, mas decidiu que biologia marinha seria o melhor caminho para chegar à meta. Também percebeu que precisaria morar fora do Brasil para trabalhar com o que sempre quis. Ainda na faculdade, ela foi preparando o terreno, fazendo contatos para consolidar a almejada carreira. Elianah Jorge, correspondente da RFI na Venezuela Cinthya conta que o começo da carreira foi bem difícil. "Quando cheguei nos Estados Unidos, fiz um trabalho voluntário no zoológico e depois entrei como estagiária no aquário. Vida de estagiário não é fácil. E aqui não é diferente", recorda. O estágio da brasileira incluía lavar, limpar, preparar os peixes para alimentação e monitorar os golfinhos. Mas ela conseguiu uma vaga e ficou satisfeita. No início, foi treinadora aprendiz até conquistar, etapa por etapa, o posto de treinadora sênior.  É no Miami Seaquarium, um dos parques aquáticos mais visitados da Flórida, que Cinthya trabalha. Ela vive seu sonho de infância, mas reconhece que o cotidiano como treinadora é exigente e a dedicação, praticamente integral.  “O que ninguém sabe é que a gente tem que estar no parque 24 horas por dia quando nasce um bebê. A gente não tem feriado, nem sábado e domingo, Natal ou Ano-Novo. A gente tem que trabalhar!", destaca. Mesmo tendo uma filha, Cinthya conta que há dias em que precisa trabalhar até a madrugada. "Tem vezes que eu trabalho 16 horas por dia, e as pessoas que estão do lado de fora não sabem disso. As pessoas só veem que a gente vai para o trabalho e que brincamos com os golfinhos.” A rotina no parque começa bem cedinho, com o preparo da comida dos animais e com a limpeza dos tanques e piscinas. Além, claro, dos treinos e ensaios diários para que profissionais e bichos façam bonito na hora do show. Pela regra, é preciso que sempre um treinador esteja de plantão no parque. Para este profissional, não há sábado, domingo ou feriados. A vida agitada é amenizada pelo contato diário com os animais. A brasileira cuida e treina golfinhos-nariz-de-garrafa, focas, leões marinhos e também uma baleia. O aquário onde Cinthya trabalha também abriga tubarões, tartarugas marinhas, aves, répteis e peixes-boi. De cara com a orca Para a brasileira, é um prazer interagir com os bichos. “A maior alegria que eu tenho é ver a carinha de cada um dos animais, passar o dia com eles, ver o reconhecimento deles e a relação que você cria, o convívio do dia a dia", avalia. "Você ensinar algo para eles, treinar algo que ajude na saúde deles... A relação com os animais é a melhor parte do trabalho”, declara. Em 2010, uma experiente treinadora morreu após ser atacada pela orca Tilikum, no parque SeaWorld. Batizada com o nome da famosa personagem do escritor Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), Lolita é a mais antiga orca cativa do mundo e atualmente a única do parque onde Cinthya trabalha. O show deste animal de quase seis metros de comprimento e de mais de três toneladas de peso é a atração mais esperada do aquário. Mesmo lidando diariamente com um superpredador, como é o caso de Lolita, Cinthya garante não ter medo. “No meu aquário nunca aconteceu nenhum acidente. Claro, trabalhando com animal é tudo sempre imprevisível. Os treinadores conhecem os animais muito bem. Mas, como eu digo, qualquer bicho tem boca pode morder. Isso faz parte do trabalho”, resume.     Conexão com animais A treinadora explica que nesta carreira o prazer pela interação com os bichos é o que prevalece. “A gente começa ganhando mal nessa profissão. É um trabalho que não se faz pelo dinheiro. É por amor! Para os outros departamentos e para os CEOs dos parques, eles não são tão focados nos animais. Para eles é um negócio. Mas para quem está ali todos os dias, e cuidando dos animais, é por amor”, enfatiza. Parece complexo ensinar animais aquáticos a interagirem com humanos, mas a treinadora garante que a tarefa é fácil. “Treinar golfinhos é o mesmo que treinar qualquer animal. Hoje em dia não se trabalha mais com punição e sim com reforço positivo. A gente só chama a atenção para aquilo que se quer e ignoramos o que é feito e a gente não quer. Se o golfinho fizer alguma coisa que vai chegar ao ponto do que quero, eu soo meu apito e ele ganha um peixinho. Tudo o que ele fizer e você não gostar, é ignorado.” Após anos de estudos e prática, Cinthya chegou à categoria sênior dos demais treinadores. O tempo também a ajudou a consolidar uma relação de cumplicidade com os animais.  “A gente se comunica por sinais e por gestos. Cada coisa que a gente treina tem um gesto diferente. Mas dependendo da relação que se tem com o animal, dá para se comunicar pelo olhar, toques, brincadeiras... Às vezes eu olho para o meu golfinho e ele já sabe o que eu quero. É bem mágico trabalhar com eles”, diz encantada.   Embora os cetáceos e mamíferos do parque sejam animais com longa expectativa de vida, para Cinthya o mais difícil da profissão é quando um dos bichos morre.  “Estou trabalhando de novo com os golfinhos. Eu já trabalhei com foca, com leão marinho e é muito complicado quando a gente perde um animal, você perde um dos seus, essa é a parte mais complicada da profissão”, pontua. Críticas dos defensores de animais Além das centenas de pessoas que visitam diariamente o parque, ativistas de direitos dos animais costumam protestar nas imediações do local pedindo a libertação dos residentes do Miami Seaquarium. Lolita, a orca e principal atração, foi protagonista de um documentário no qual ativistas pedem que ela seja reintroduzida na natureza. Eles afirmam que ela recebe treinamentos cruéis. Mesmo com tantos cuidados e a intensa dedicação aos animais, Cinthya vez ou outra recebe críticas, as quais rebate.  “As pessoas julgam muito essa profissão dizendo que os animais não deveriam estar sob cuidados de humanos e que o bicho não deveria morar em uma piscina. Eu até entendo. Não deveriam tirar um bicho da natureza para colocar em parque para entreter humanos. Mas esses animais são todos nascidos lá (no aquário). Eu digo: eles não saberiam viver na natureza. A interação humana é o que eles sabem. Eles buscam a atenção humana. São totalmente diferentes dos animais que estão na natureza. As coisas na natureza também não estão nada bem. Acho que tendo esses animais para o público ajuda na preservação, afinal as pessoas só cuidam do que conhecem. Conhecer esses animais é fundamental para proteger a natureza.” No dia 12 de setembro passado, cerca de 1.400 golfinhos-de-cara-branca foram mortos nas Ilhas Faroe, território autônomo do Reino da Dinamarca, sob a alegação das autoridades locais que a matança fazia parte da tradição local. A ação foi duramente criticada por defensores dos animais, que denunciaram a forma como o cruel abate foi orquestrado.  Na opinião da brasileira, a matança de centenas desses animais, que estão “sob ameaça”, demonstra que nem na natureza os bichos estão a salvo. “Eu recebo muitas críticas com o que trabalho. Mas ninguém olha para a realidade do mundo. Eles (os críticos) não têm ideia de quão bem tratados são nos nossos animais”, conclui.

Capturée à l'âge de deux ans dans les eaux islandaises au sein de son clan familial, l'orque rejoint un minuscule bassin cimenté pour être expédiée vers un Sealand au Canada. Le jeune mâle est malmené par les autres orques et subit la violence d'un dressage à la dure. Sa vie de captivité sera marquée par des agressions, mortelles, sur l'homme. Tilikum est devenu le symbole des dérives de la captivité des grands mammifères marins…

This week we're talking about the true crime here, the long-term abuse of animals at SeaWorld leading to the tragic and unnecessary death of Dawn Brancheau. She isn't the only one to lose her life or be injured while training Orcas at SeaWorld, which still operates to this day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creepy-cannabis/support

WITH SLAUGHTERHOUSES NOW IDENTIFIED ASCOVID-19 HOTSPOTS, WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT A NEW CRISIS?PETA Lawyer is Suing Over Safety Concerns and Joining Call for Food Safety OversightJeff KerrGeneral Counsel to PETAAs general counsel to PETA and its international affiliates for nearly 25 years, Jeff Kerr built and leads the world's largest legal team working for animal rights. His team was named CorporateCounsel magazine's 2017Best Legal Department, and his high-profile cases—including the 13th Amendment case Tilikum v.SeaWorld, the first three successful constitutional challenges to"ag-gag" laws, and the "Monkey Selfie" copyright case—have made headlines around the world and sparked a global conversation about the legal rights of animals. Kerr graduated from theUniversity of Virginia School of Law and George MasonUniversity, where he was a Weber scholar, and he lectures about animal law at law schools around the country.

TIGER KING IS TIP OF THE LEGAL ICEBERG: OTHERDISTURBING FAILURES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ATEXOTIC ANIMAL ROADSIDE ZOOSAs general counsel to PETA and its international affiliates for nearly25 years, Jeff Kerr built and leads the world's largest legal team working for animal rights. His team was named Corporate Counsel magazine's 2017 Best Legal Department, and his high-profile cases—including the 13th Amendment case Tilikum v. SeaWorld, the first three successful constitutional challenges to "ag-gag" laws, and the"Monkey Selfie" copyright case—have made headlines around the world and sparked a global conversation about the legal rights of animals. Kerr graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law and George Mason University, where he was a Weber scholar and he lectures about animal law at law schools around the country.

This weeks episode takes a look at animals used for our entertainment and the devastating cases of Tilikum the Orca and Tyke the Elephant. I discuss their stories with a focus on the documentaries Blackfish and Tyke Elephant Outlaw, and talk about the problems with using animals, particularly wild animals, for our own amusement, as well as the abuse suffered that leads to horrific tragedies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cateyepodcast/message

Josh Mattison of The Denver Orbit (soon to be Low Orbit) and The Order of Death podcasts returns to the show for an episode about Killers. We talk Murder, Inc., the Butcher of Plainfield, Murderabilia, Killer Croc, Tilikum and more. Watch your back. That shadowy figure may or may not be some kind of Maneater (1982). It's a zany, brandy-fueled episode of the program. Plus games and "singing"? Ooh boy!!!Check out Josh's podcasts!Denver Orbit - http://www.denverorbit.com/The Order of Death - https://www.theorderofdeathpodcast.com/If you like our show, tell people, rate and review, and subscribe! Follow us on social media: @avagueideapodcast (IG) @avagueideapod (T) and The A Vague Idea Podcast Online Group Thing (FB). And if you need coworking space: STENO DENVER!!! www.stenodenver.comHuzzah! And also ewww. 

On February the 20th 1991, the captive bull orca, Tilikum, drowned his trainer, Keltie Byrne at Sealand of the Pacific in British Columbia, Canada. It was the first recorded killing of a human by an orca whale. 19 years later - almost to the day - Tilikum killed another trainer, Dawn Brancheau. Rebecca Kesby has been speaking to Corinne Cowell, an eye witness to the first killing, and biologist Eric Walters, the whale trainer who warned the authorities 2 years before that keeping orcas in captivity could be fatal.(PHOTO: SeaWorld orca Tilikum performs at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, in 2009. REUTERS)

Today I watched Blackfish. A sad story about a killer whale named Tilikum who is working at SeaWorld.

Dear friend Andy Herren swings by MBSing today to tell me a bunch of hilariously true stories about times he's [mostly innocently] lied to some unwitting victims. Buckle up and enjoy the ride, and look out for some sweet nods to his time on Big Brother 15 where he used his love of lying to win buckets of money. Andy legitimately has some of the funniest stories I've ever heard a person share, and this episode is packed with them. Keep an ear out for multiple mentions to the Legally Blonde films (yes... both of them) and a time he may have cosmically caused a death. Andy is one of the quickest guys I know, and this ep was no exception. Get into it! Notes: Maria RiRi's still active Facebook page. Note the URL. Tilikum's ponytail-related killing of a trainer at Sea World. A very NSFW video of Andy on Big Brother playing his games with GM. The pic of us I mention that Andy lovingly cationed.

When he killed his trainer at SeaWorld, was the Orca called Tilikum an enraged, wild animal out of control or just curious about her ponytail? We hear different answers to that and other questions about Orcas, dolphins and commercial whaling. Also, the Supreme Court takes up a gun control, and the Postmaster General tells Congress what it will take to save the US mail service.