The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 806: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCV
Dec 17, 2025
Janis Putelis, a competitive trivia player and outdoor expert, teams up with Randall Williams for a festive trivia showdown filled with family fun. They dive into hilarious rounds of Family Feud ranging from fishing gifts to what Steve's snowman might wear. Watch as playful banter sparks competitive spirit and leads to a nail-biting final round on what to hunt on Christmas Day. In a thrilling twist, the winning team decides to donate their hard-earned $1,000 to a worthy cause, all while celebrating family and holiday cheer!
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Game Structure Funds Conservation
- Spencer explains the show's structure and scoring including doubled/tripled rounds and Fast Money.
- The format ties points to a real conservation donation, so gameplay directly funds charity.
Practice Round Gone Wild
- The players demonstrate Family Feud rules with a practice round about what Corinne would hang on her tree.
- Randall blurts “penis” and learns the audience listed baculum, illustrating live-show unpredictability.
Stocking Stuffers Steal Momentum
- The Williams family runs a strong board on stocking-sized fishing gifts and scores early.
- The Putelis family steals on the fishing license answer to flip points, showing strategic steals matter.