Snakes and the Fat Man
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsChris Eaton from iBall Pythons discusses all things ball pythons.. and pretty much all things not ball pythons too.
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SATFM Episode 113 - Jeff Byers of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles
March 16, 2024 02:29 - 2 hours - 177 MBSnakes and the Fatman Episode 113 drops Friday at noon on Friday bringing you another Big Shot behind the Big Shot in my man Jeff Byers of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles. Jeff has over 20 years in the hobby and some fun stories to tell. And on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we’re bringing you Danny Cadena of Chain Reaction Exotics! This will be the last pre-recorded episode of Snakes and the Fatman. We’re going to all live all the time starting on April 1st! We are in the home stret...
SATFM Episode 111 - Dakim Duncan of Vintage Geeks
February 15, 2024 03:10 - 2 hours - 168 MBPremiering tomorrow at noon… The My 1 Black Friend and My 1 White Friend Reunion Show! I sit down with my old pdcasting partner Dakim Duncan for the first time in years. Enough people searched “Chris Eaton” on Spotify and the old pop culture podcast showed up and enough of you liked it enough where you guys requested I have Dakim on the show! Thanks to all the Snakes and the Fatman fans for this recommendation and hopefully you guys go back and listen to My 1 Black Friend and My 1 White Fr...
SATFM Episode 110 - Devin Baker of Blue Line Morphs
February 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBEpisode 110 drops with Devin Baker of Blue Line Morphs. The king of Long Island drops some pearls of wisdom and opens up about everything Blue Line! Not only that, but on an all new 15 Minutes of Lame we have Tennessee’s own The Herping Harbins. Don’t forget to pick up your badass bracelet at https://www.theherocompany.com/snakesandthefatman and help get a vet with PTSD a service dog!
SATFM Episode 108 - Paul Santoriello
January 08, 2024 22:55 - 1 hour - 151 MBEpisode 108 drops with the winner of the 2023 15 Minutes of Lame Champion by a SWEEP, Paul Santoriello of Large Marge Morphs. Paul is starting off the year with a bang an you’re really going to get to know the Paul behind the Paul in this episode! Plus, his personal pick of the first 15 Minutes contestant of 2024, Mr. jay Kaps of Green Line Morphs! All of that plus new sponsors, new rants, new resolutions, and everything else that you’ve come to love about the ol’ Snakes and the Fatman. This...
SATFM Episode 107 - Bionic Benny
November 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBEpisode 107… The last full episode of the year has dropped with my brother “cap” Bionic Benny. As you could see, I’m being a little selfish with the last episode of the year. Benny was one of the first people that called me during my sh!t time this year and has been a rock of a friend that I could depend on. Benny went thru the same things I have and more and I just felt he deserved to tell his story. Plus the last all new 15 Minutes of Lame of the year with Brett Towers of Jersey Guy...
Episode 105 - Tim Jackowicz of Intrepid Exotics
October 17, 2023 09:20 - 1 hour - 150 MBEpisode 105 drops with Tim Jackowicz of Intrepid Exotics. I met Tim at ReticFest this year and due to circumstances beyond my control, I didn’t get to talk to him enough there. We have now remedied that situation! Also, on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we have West Coast powerhouses Danny and Renae Rocha of Portuguese Pythons! We have 3 episodes left until the launch of the 2023 15 Minutes of Lame Contest and the premiere of “15 Minutes: A Ball Python Documentary” by Courtney a...
Episode 104 - Ken Macek of Ken Macek Reptiles
October 17, 2023 09:04 - 1 hour - 155 MB… And we’re back with Episode 104. Just remember, ¾ of the Fatman is still better than all of the other sh!t out there. We prove it by bringing you the legend Ken Macek of Ken Macek Reptiles. I’ve known Kenny for over a decade and we talk stories from days gone by and how the basics never change. Not only that, but on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we bring you the southern Irishman Matt O’Malley of O’Malley’s Morphs. It’s good to be back guys. This episode premiers at noon tom...
Episode 103 - Joe Ferarra of Kingdom Pythons
July 16, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 152 MBEpisode 103 with Dr. Joe Ferrara, where we talk about how he literally houses his collection in the classroom to teach his students about genetics. On a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame we have the Brooklyn Hipsters who raise snakes and chickens from Minnesota, Chakra Scales! Also, my take on Ball Python hypocrites and shouting out one of the best people in the hobby! Hint - he's an old cement worker with a Chicago attitude and is probably the most charming hideous dude you'll ever w...
Episode 102 - Bob Bledsoe of Green Room Pythons
July 01, 2023 15:49 - 1 hour - 149 MBEpisode 102 with my West Coast twin Bob Bledsoe of Green Room Pythons. Scruffy beard, fat guy, comedian, musician, loves reptiles…. The “in common” list goes on and on… Brother from another mother… Brother from another f’n mother. You’re gonna love this guy. Also, my take on the Slither Files, hypocrites, and the infamous phone call that took place yesterday and was released publicly. I know you’re thinking… “Chris there can’t be more can there?”…. YES… The hot, badass pirate Ann...
Episode 101 - Josh Jensen of J-Royals Reptiles
June 17, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 131 MBLet’s take an Acid Trip down memory Lane with the creator of the Acid Gene, Mr. Josh Jensen of J-Royals Reptiles. Josh and I have been friends for years and we discuss the past, present, and future of J-Royals Reptiles. Plus on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we have Paul Santoriello of Large Marge Morphs! Stop by and have a little fun. Premiering today 6/15/23 at noon only on the Snakes and the Fatman YouTube Channel. Do me a favor while you’re there and hit that like and subscribe bu...
Episode 100 of Snakes and the Fatman
June 17, 2023 01:58 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBRecorded LIVE for the first time ever. We celebrate Episode 100. Will there be special big name guests? Will there be smoking hot chicks? I don’t know yet. I’m just putting this sh!t together now. But… I got a feeling the answer will be yes. #snakesandthefatman #fatmannation
Episode 99 - Brian Kaczmarczyk of Reptile Deli
May 15, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 161 MBI sit down with my old friend Brian Kaczmarczyk of Reptile Deli for basically what is a master class on reptile business development 101. I’ve known Brian for almost 15 years and have watched him grow his business from a storage pod to a 25,000 square foot facility in a state where they make it almost impossible for a small business to succeed, let alone grow! Plus a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with the Pacific North West’s own Justin Brill of Stoneage Ball Pythons. Stop by and have a littl...
Episode 98 - Grego Anderson of MojoHand
May 02, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 142 MBEpisode 98 with Blues Visual Artist and Guitarist Grego Anderson of MojoHand. My place is covered in Blues Art by Grego and he’s a guy that I wanted to have on the show since I bought my first piece. Talkin’ to this guy about playin’ the small clubs, the music industry, and stories about the blues just felt like home. Such an awesome southern gentleman. It’s not a reptile discussion but I hope you guys enjoy it all the same! Not only that, but we have Ray Becker of Alluring Serpents o...
Fatman: LIVE with Crystal Crabtree of VIP Morphs
May 02, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJoin me as I sit down with some of the most beautiful women in the hobby.
Fatman: LIVE with Heidi Dunlap of Southern Star Reptiles
May 02, 2023 02:15 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBJoin me as I sit down with some of the most beautiful women in the hobby.
Fatman: LIVE with Jen Coghlan
May 02, 2023 02:14 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJoin me as I sit down with some of the most beautiful women in the hobby.
FATMAN: LIVE with Thomi Gill of Inky Clouds Ball Pythons
May 02, 2023 02:10 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBJoin me as I sit down with some of the most beautiful women in the hobby.
Episode 97 -Darian Drollinger of Morph Market
April 15, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 138 MBMeet the new boss… Episode 97 with the new owner of Morph Market. I get to sit down with Darien Drollinger and talk about changes coming to the platform and the innovative ideas he has to make the site better… faster… stronger. We have the technology. Plus a new 15 Minutes of Lame with Rick Allen of Army Vet w/ Balls! Premiers tomorrow at noon on the Snakes and the Fatman YouTube Channel. #morphmarket # army_vet_w_balls #snakesandthefatman
Episode 96 - Sal Gomez of Gomez Pythons
April 02, 2023 02:14 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe hobby needs more guys like this. A real life superhero. Sal Gomez of Gomez Pythons sittin' down with the Fatman! Plus Beauty and the Balls on a brand new 15 Minutes! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ7dWgE9xlk Head on over to the channel and hit subscribe and if you're in a position to help the channel grow, join our Patreon Crew at www.patreon.com/snakesandthefatman
Episode 95 - Spencer Tedesco of a Tree Frog Collective
March 15, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 148 MBEpisode 95 drops at noon and man, it’s a good one… My main and only frog guy, Spencer Tedesco of A Tree Frog Collective decided to have his first ever podcast with the Fatman! Learn everything FROG direct from the man himself with over 20 years in the reptile hobby! Love this dude and so will you! Plus Troy Woodruff from Balls & Strikes Pythons on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame! Not only that… But the Top 5 List is making a return with the Top 5 Reasons People Hate The Fatman! N...
FATMAN LIVE - with Maria Matticola of Endbringer Exotics
March 12, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThe absolutely gorgeous Maria Matticola of Endbringer Exotics. Learn how this 26 year old has forgotten more about reptile keeping than most of the 40 year old keepers will ever remember. Plus, she’s a certifiable Texas Badass. Sunday Night at 8PM live on the Snakes and the Fatman YouTube Channel. #endbringer.exotics #fatmanlive #snakesandthefatman
FATMAN LIVE - with Miri Sydney Burnish of MSB Reptiles
March 12, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBHow can you have a show that only caters to hot women without having the stunningly beautiful Miri Sydney Burnish of MSB Reptiles involved in some kind of capacity! Join me Sunday Night at 8PM EST Live on YouTube where Miri and I will discuss moving a large collection out of state, the Monarch project, and what it’s like living in Hot Girl World wherever she physically lives! Listen, head on over to www.youtube.com/@snakesandthefatman and hit the subscribe button and the notification ...
FATMAN LIVE - with Lori Gray of Gray Family Snakes
March 12, 2023 03:12 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBFatman: LIVE with Zoom Call Favorite, the absolutely gorgeous and insanely intelligent Lori Gray of Gray Family Snakes ! Doubling down on highlighting the Gorgeous Ladies of Reptile Keeping… or GLORK if you will. We might have to workshop that name. Anyway, we’re on a mission to prove that you don’t have to be hideous to be part of this hobby.
FATMAN LIVE - with Kitties from SMK
March 12, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBFatman: LIVE with the stunning Kitties from SMK! Doubling down on highlighting the Gorgeous Ladies of Reptile Keeping… or GLORK if you will. We might have to workshop that name. Anyway, we’re on a mission to prove that you don’t have to be hideous to be part of this hobby. Tune in Sunday at 8PM at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxZZXkJJ8NI #showmekitties_ #snakesandthefatman #fatmannation #fatmanlive
FATMAN LIVE - with Emma Stratford of Lizard Morphs
March 12, 2023 03:03 - 1 hour - 58 MBEmma is a successful breeder of Bearded Dragons and Blue Tongue Skinks from down under and the co-owner of Lizard Morphs. She’s also a former competitive bodybuilder, a former river dancer, and oh… did you notice… she’s absolutely stunning. We’re going outside of the box this year and proving that you don’t have to be hideous to be part of this community. Fatman: LIVE is a safe space for all bad-ass people that don’t get triggered at every little g#ddamn stupid thing said. Hope to see...
Bronx Down Under / Episode 1 / Reptile Shows
March 09, 2023 01:32 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe premiere of BRONX DOWN UNDER! Join myself, Bryan Rivera, and Luke Stratford as we hang out, shoot the sh#t and for this episode… Talk about the history of Reptile Shows. Two old school Bronx guys and one crazy Australian with no filter… What could possibly go wrong? #bronxdownunder #samsonssnakeatorium #lizardmorphs #fatmannetwork
Episode 94 - Brittney Gobble of Gobble's Reptiles
March 01, 2023 23:50 - 2 hours - 185 MBEpisode 94 has dropped with my BFF Brittney Gobble of Gobble’s Reptiles. Brittney talks about being a big-time author, being a big time reptile breeder, and being one of the most influential women in the hobby since Tracy Barker. (My words, not hers!) And for all you fem-nazis and woke white women out there who are constantly giving me sh#t about being sexist and misogynistic… Listen til the end where Brittney says some unsolicited, heartfelt words about the Fatman… Proving all of you bitc...
Episode 93 - Garrick DeMyer of Royal Constrictor Designs
February 15, 2023 16:02 - 2 hours - 176 MBEpisode 93 has now been dropped with my old buddy Garrick DeMyer of Royal Constrictor Designs. This guy has been crushing it for over 20 years and for 20 years, he has stayed out of the drama, worked his a$$ off and is producing some of the best ball pythons in the world. Also, Chris Sundly from CS Reptile Exotics on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, a rant against POS reptile podcasters, and my Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for people hosting or appearing on one of these podcasts. Like what y...
Episode 92 - Patrick Macknight and Andre Kosovych of Chimera
February 01, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 159 MBSmack dab in the middle of a ball python market correction, Patrick Macknight and Andre Kosovych are merging their two extremely successful companies into a new company that is probably the biggest ball python merger in the last 10 years. You’re definitely gonna wanna watch this one. Insane insights from 2 of the brightest minds in the hobby. And on a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame, we have the legendary IG Reelmaker, Mr. Jake Hole from the Ophidiarium! Watch here: https://youtu.be/e5xM3...
Where Are They Now? Episode 9 - Patrick MacKnight of MacKnight Stables
January 17, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper. Sponsored by MacKnight Stables
Where Are They Now? Episode 8 - Kori Martin of Kori Martin Reptiles
January 17, 2023 15:56 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper. Sponsored by MacKnight Stables
Where Are They Now? Episode 7 - Jon Fealy of Fealy's Clutch
January 17, 2023 15:54 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper. Sponsored by MacKnight Stables
Where Are They Now? Episode 6 - Kevin Finke of KDF Reptiles
January 17, 2023 15:53 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper.
Where Are They Now? Episode 5 - Paul McIntyre of For Real 3d
January 17, 2023 15:52 - 27 minutes - 38 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper.
Where Are They Now? Episode 4 - Joshua Strange of Strange Kreation
January 17, 2023 15:49 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBFind out what happened to 2020 Former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants in the two years since they’ve been on. Did all their Reptile Dreams come true or did they go south like a Daytona stripper.
Episode 91 - Joy and Justin Kobylka of Kinova
January 15, 2023 18:25 - 1 hour - 114 MBEpisode 91 of Snakes and the Fatman with an EXCLUSIVE interview with Joy and Justin Kobylka! We sit down and quickly realize that Joy is the heartbeat of the Kobylka family and how Kinova would be very different without her…Oh and for all you fanboys out there.. Relax… Justin will be there too… but we quickly regulate him to the background. Boom…Only SATFM can roll like that! Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ChsW0fgo4M As if that’s not enough… We have a brand new 15 Min...
Episode 90 - Leviathan Snakes
January 01, 2023 21:53 - 2 hours - 169 MBWhat an awesome 2022 and we’re goin’ into 2023 with a ton of momentum. Thank you EVERY ONE of YOU for that! We’re starting 2023 off with a bang with Courtney and Steven Capps, the winner of the 2022 15 Minutes of Lame Contest and owners of Leviathan Snakes! And starting off the 2023 season, a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame with Brandon Nixon of Nixon Reptiles. C’mon guys, let’s grab 2023 by the balls and keep this thing rollin’. This show is proof positive that something fun will a...
Bonus Episode - iBalls Reunion
December 01, 2022 04:07 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBFind out what the former founders of iBall Pythons are up to five years after we closed our doors. Have a great holiday everyone!
Where Are They Now? Episode 3 - Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics
November 15, 2022 13:43 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBWe don't even have to explain it with this guy! Shane talks about what he's been up to in the last 2 years and the what the impact of winning the 2020 15 Minutes of Lame Contest had on his reptile career!
Episode 89 - Billy Rows of Mutation Creation
November 15, 2022 03:38 - 2 hours - 171 MBFor the last official SATFM Episode of the year, Episode 89, we welcome back my old friend Billy Rows of Mutation Creation. Bill’s had a helluva year and talks about what he’s been through, what he learned from it and the future of Mutation Creation. Also, we have the Red Queen Shannon Lentz of Shanz Amaze Ballz on the last brand new 15 Minutes of Lame of the year. Don’t forget to vote in the Snakes and the Fatman 15 Minutes of Lame contest for your favorite new breeder(s). Voting begi...
Where Are They Now? Episode 3 - Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics
November 15, 2022 01:48We don't even have to explain it with this guy! Shane talks about what he's been up to in the last 2 years and the what the impact of winning the 2020 15 Minutes of Lame Contest had on his reptile career!
Where Are They Now? Episode 2 - Jeremy and Genie Baud of Baud's Exotic Reptiles
November 09, 2022 00:43 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBFind out what happened to former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants two years later!
Where Are They Now? Episode 1 - Jamie Cadile of RC Reptiles
November 09, 2022 00:17 - 20 minutes - 28 MBFind out what happened to former 15 Minutes of Lame Contestants!
Episode 88 - Robyn Markland of Redline Shipping
November 01, 2022 02:24 - 1 hour - 154 MBEpisode 88 is in the books where I welcome my old friend Robyn Markland of Redline Shipping. Robyn explains the ins and out of starting a reptile shipping company in 2022, the benefits he could offer, and we reminisce about the old days where you had to go to an airport just to ship a snake. On top of that, I have a ton of announcements… Also on this show, Brian McGrath of Heathen Hatchery makes his 15 Minutes of Lame Debut! Also available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio and wherever you...
FATMAN LIVE - Can We Just Stop...
October 24, 2022 22:25 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBFind out what irritates the piss outta the Fatman. Sponsored by @royalblackballs @capital_reptiles @gray_family_snakes @macknight_stables @smalltownxotics
Episode 87 - Mike Wilbanks of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles
October 15, 2022 02:48 - 1 hour - 153 MBEpisode 87 is out now! Join me and my old friend Mike Wilbanks of Wilbanks Captive Bred Reptiles and see how he’s just crushing it on a MAJOR scale. We talk about EVERYTHING in this episode and leave nothing left on the table. Ball Python history, genetic testing, Nido testing, new breeders and everything in between! Truly one of my best discussions with an old friend. On top of that, my man Glenn Ledea of TAG Reptiles on an all new 15 Minutes of Lame. Make sure you listen to the closing...
FATMAN LIVE - The "I Didn't Go To Tinley" Wrap Up
October 12, 2022 01:56 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWent Live with my "I Didn't Go To Tinley And I'm Ok With It" wrap-up. Also... some quick announcements!
Episode 86 - Benson Morrill of Rare Genetics Inc. and Patrick Macknight of Macknight Stables
October 04, 2022 02:47 - 1 hour - 149 MBJust in time for your drive to Tinley! Episode 86 is out now! Genetic testing is all the rage right now… Wanna hear about it direct from the 2 guys that are responsible for this major announcement? In a Snakes and the Fatman EXCLUSIVE, I sit down with Benson Morrill from Rare Genetics Inc. and Patrick Macknight from Macknight Stables as we talk about how it’s done, what it means to the industry and where the technology is going. Not only that, but we have two of the nicest break-outs...
FATMAN LIVE - with Shane Kelley
September 27, 2022 13:01 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBHoly Sh!t... thank you to everyone that showed up for the second ever Fatman LIVE! I can't believe so many of you showed up, thank you again for spending your Sunday night with us. I hope we made ya laugh. Special Thanks to my old friend Shane Kelley of Small Town Xotics who helped me get thru the show without a hitch. Shane killed it as he always does! Thanks again everyone and I hope to see ya in 2 weeks! Catch the replay here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzM5T0h85Qo ...
Episode 85 - Chad Hulker of Hulker's Herps
September 15, 2022 04:14 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 85 is out just under the wire with my old friend Chad Hulker of Hulker’s Herps. Chad has been in the game for years and has an incredible reputation among old school breeders and new ones alike. Chad is one of the guys that all you young breeders should aspire to…. Plus, find out what happens when Jana King from ASM Royal Tails shows up for a brand new 15 Minutes of Lame after 8 hours in a hot ass reptile room. Spoiler Alert… We won’t have any of that! Watch now on YouTube at ...