Episode 359 - Old Tom and the Killers of Twofold Bay
In the icy waters of Twofold Bay, a strange alliance once thrived between man and whale. At the heart of it was Old Tom, a killer whale unlike any otherâwho, along with his pod, helped human whalers hunt baleen whales in exchange for first dibs on the spoils.This wasnât legend. It was a documented partnership that spanned generations, built on eerie trust and uncanny understanding. But like many good things, it didnât last. When Old Tom's body washed ashore in 1930, the bond between species died with him. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the extraordinary story of Old Tom and the Killers of Twofold Bay. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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In the icy waters of Twofold Bay, a strange alliance once thrived between man and whale. At the heart of it was Old Tom, a killer whale unlike any otherâwho, along with his pod, helped human whalers hunt baleen whales in exchange for first dibs on the spoils.This wasnât legend. It was a documented partnership that spanned generations, built on eerie trust and uncanny understanding. But like many good things, it didnât last. When Old Tom's body washed ashore in 1930, the bond between species died...