Topic: Orca

5 chapters across the catalog

Hose Water
Episode 1849 1:38:37 - 1:39:17

1849: Hose Water

Orca War, Russian Orcas Hunting Southern Residents

Researchers have discovered evidence that "Biggs" or non-resident orcas from Russia are hunting and eating Southern Resident orcas off the coast. This is a significant development as Southern Residents were previously thought to have no natural predators. The hosts jokingly refer to this as the "Orca War."

Poonami
Episode 1645 1:35:51 - 1:41:18

1645: Poonami

Sperm Whale "Poonami" Defense Against Orcas

A sperm whale off the coast of Western Australia successfully repelled a pod of 30 orcas by releasing a massive cloud of fecal matter, a rare defense mechanism dubbed a "poonami." Marine biologist Jenna Tucker documented the event, noting that the orcas immediately scattered after the whale used its bowels to ward off the predators.

COBALT
Episode 1559 2:33:29 - 2:37:23

1559: COBALT

Orca Attacks on Yachts and "Gladys" the Whale

A group of orcas near Gibraltar has been intentionally sinking yachts, a behavior reportedly led by a whale named "Gladys." Experts believe the behavior may have started as a defensive reaction to a collision before being taught to other members of the pod. The hosts discuss the intelligence of orcas and recount historical anecdotes of the animals in captivity.

Weaponized Tech
Episode 934 34:14 - 39:04

934: Weaponized Tech

DNC Insolvency and RNC Data Foundation

Hillary Clinton claimed she inherited a bankrupt and insolvent Democratic National Committee (DNC) with mediocre data. She contrasted this with the Republican National Committee (RNC), which she claimed benefited from a $100 million investment in data infrastructure following the 2012 election. The hosts discuss the "Orca" system used by the Mitt Romney campaign as a precursor to these tools.

"Hunker Down"
Episode 334 2:05:43 - 2:09:42

334: "Hunker Down"

Orca Sightings in Washington and West Virginia Bird Siege

A pod of 20 orcas was spotted in shallow water near Maury Island, Washington, which the hosts jokingly link to HAARP waves. In Huntington, West Virginia, thousands of birds have reportedly "besieged" the town, causing noise and sanitation issues. The segment concludes by connecting these animal anomalies to the recent East Coast earthquake and the ongoing "drill" for mass migration to West Virginia.