The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 821: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCIX
Jan 14, 2026
Join outdoor host Yanni Chimani and witty recurring personality Nate Mason as they dive into a lively trivia challenge! They discuss the nuances of turkey calling, joke about trivia scoring, and tackle questions about kokanee salmon and mudskipper biology. Learn about the Bering Sea pollock fishery, the history of Fur, Fish & Game Magazine, and the intriguing Tasmanian tiger. The excitement culminates in a thrilling final question, leaving listeners both informed and entertained!
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First Lite Booth Experience At NWTF
- Yanni described prepping First Lite for NWTF and enjoying the friendly crowd at Nashville's convention.
- He enjoyed listening to turkey calls and talking with southern hunters about turkeys.
Owl Hooting Overruns A Turkey Hunt
- The crew recounted an owl-hooting story where a caller drew multiple owls that drowned out turkey gobbles.
- That caller stopped using his owl call after owls swarmed and interrupted turkey hunting.
Negative-5-to-5 Roast Scale
- The show experimented with guest hosts and used a negative-five-to-five roast scale for feedback.
- Nate and others thought that scale worked well for humorous critique of hosting performance.
