TUES PT 4: Human remains found in a crocodile

Rover's Morning Glory delivers a mix of celebrity gossip, social commentary, and shocking true crime in this episode, anchored by the harrowing story of Gabriel Batista, a 59-year-old man whose body was found inside a 15-foot crocodile in South Africa’s Komadi River. After being swept away during floods, Batista was presumed dead until authorities, noticing a crocodile with an unusually full belly, shot and opened it—revealing his remains, including a wedding ring, severed limbs, and half a ribcage. The discovery sparked national attention and raised questions about the crocodile’s history of predation, with six pairs of unrelated shoes found inside, suggesting it may have been a man-eater for years. The episode also features lighter segments on proposal fantasies, animal rights activism, and celebrity culture, including a viral Met Gala moment involving a transgender woman with quadriplegic cerebral palsy signed to a major modeling agency. Hosts debate whether such representation is genuine inclusivity or performative virtue signaling, reflecting broader tensions around identity and authenticity in media. The show closes on a high note with a listener’s romantic proposal story and a chance to win tickets to a William Shatner live event.