Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride (2026) - The Dark World of Reptile Trafficking
In this recap episode, Eric Goode and Jeremy McBride discuss their documentary series focused on the global reptile trade and its connection to organised crime. They highlight how the industry is a multibillion-dollar enterprise, trailing only guns and drugs in scale, often involving the smuggling of invasive or endangered species like pythons and rare tortoises. The conversation explores the unusual psychology of collectors who obsess over "living art" and the history of figures like Mario Tabraue, whose past links the animal trade to the drug world. Goode shares personal stories of…
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