Christopher Frizzell

Christopher Frizzell, a journalist and former editor of The Stranger, shares riveting tales of orca captures and the dark history of marine entertainment. He enlightens listeners about the harrowing Penn Cove capture of 1970, where many orcas were violently taken from their home. The discussion unveils the cruel realities of captivity, including orca boredom and mistreatment. They also celebrate wild orca behavior and recent positive signs of recovery in the Puget Sound. Frizzell's blend of personal anecdotes and deep knowledge captivates as they explore orcas' complex social lives.