Epsilon Theory Podcast Cursed Knowledge #25: Truffle Hunting
Dec 1, 2023
A dark world of truffle hunting unfolds, where fraud, theft, sabotage, and even murder prevail. The use of pigs and dogs in the hunt, along with the ban on pigs in Italy, is discussed. The risks truffle hunters face with dog poisoning and the regulations surrounding truffle hunting are explored. The challenges of cultivating truffles, fraud in the market, and scandals and heists in the truffle industry are also highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Dark Side of Truffle Hunting: Poisoned Dogs and Sabotage
02:29 • 5min
Animal Hunters: Pigs and Dogs in Truffle Hunting
07:35 • 2min
The Use of Dogs and Secrets in Truffle Hunting
09:24 • 2min
The Unpredictability and Scandals of the Truffle Industry
11:34 • 8min