The MGM lion, nicknamed Leo, must be one of the most recognisable logos and mascots in the world. Generations of moviegoers have grown up watching him herald the start of the newest blockbuster. But have you ever actually wondered who the real lion behind the screen is? Because I have. It turns out that there have actually been a lot of lions featured in the MGM logo over the years, and some of their life stories are beyond belief! Seriously, guys, this is probably one of the most fun episodes I've done in a long time!

Original air date: 15th October 2024

Important note: Unfortunately I wasn't able to import my show when I was switching hosting platforms, and as a result I'm having to re-upload my podcast from the start. Because of that, these early episodes are not indictive of the show's current quality - both in terms of the equipment used and my own skills as a writer & presenter - so apologies for that! Hopefully before too long I'll have caught up to my current output. In the meantime, you can check out my full back catalogue of episodes, and catch up with my newer content, over on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp6MWEI1w5ZrPiEM7zZKmgvtqhmWWbpeB

Show notes: (for content warnings, sources used, related non-profits, etc)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RddgZxazCJUnH84KYHk2EjfakZvJFsiFrbQVLfuDzYU/edit?usp=sharing

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