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.
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
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Robert Moor’s Twitter Thread) on what Tiger King left out
Podcast: Joe Exotic: Tiger King)
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