EPISODE 159

Scandal and intrigue surround Joe Exotic, the central character of the new Netflix documentary Tiger King. Among the many bizarre traits of this zoo keeper, Exotic tries his hand at country music. Interspersed throughout the series, Joe sings about his love of big cats as well as his hatred for his nemesis in a gruesome murder ballad. But it turns out that amongst his many lies, Exotic’s country career may be yet another fabrication. Charlie speaks with journalist Robert Moor, host of the podcast Joe Exotic: Tiger King about who’s really behind the music. 

MORE

• Robert Moor’s Twitter Thread on what Tiger King left out

• NY Mag: Tiger King Joe Exotic and His American Animals 

• Podcast: Joe Exotic: Tiger King

SONGS DISCUSSED

Joe Exotic - I Saw A Tiger

Vince Johnson Band - He’s Loving You

Jake Owen - Down To The Honkytonk 

Lonestar - My Front Porch Looking In

Joe Exotic - Here Kitty Kitty

Spindrift - Speak To The Wind

Johnny Cash - Long Black Veil

Joe Exotic - This Is My Life

George Straight - Living For The Night

Sean Watkins - I Saw A Tiger