The Eastern Cougar: Extinct Cat or Government Cover‑Up?

Rhys and Jesse dive into the mystery of the “extinct” Eastern Cougar in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick—sharing sightings, sketchy government responses, dubious DNA tests, and why officials might prefer this big cat to stay officially dead. Along the way, they detour into conspiracy vans in Vancouver, wild listener theories, dating updates, autobahn anxiety, and the surprising sex lives of kangaroos.

0:00 – Sleep Tracking & Being Exhausted

1:00 – Introducing the Eastern Cougar “Cryptid”

2:20 – Cold Open: Conspiracies & Canada Is Boring Intro

3:38 – Back from Break: Rhys and Jesse Reunite

4:05 – Ridiculous Cryptids & Livestock Jokes

5:00 – What Is the Eastern Cougar, Really?

6:00 – Sightings, Photos & “It Just Looks Like a Cougar”

7:30 – Dashcam Cougar, Trail Cams & Blurry Evidence

9:30 – Government Takes the Tape (Conveniently Lost)

10:30 – “Mistaken Identity” Animals & Official Charts

11:55 – Cougar Bar Jokes & Karaoke Research