The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 794: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCI
Nov 19, 2025
This week’s trivia showdown features Randall Williams, a regular contributor known for his outdoors expertise, and Hanzi Deschermeier from the Jabronis team, known for his humor and banter. They dive into quirky topics like the definition of sashimi and myths surrounding a Survivor sea urchin incident, all while competing fiercely. Contestants discuss the ownership of pet food brands, the traits of mature bucks, and even the role of artisian wells in wildlife. With playful jabs and clever insights, the trivia game keeps everyone engaged!
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Trivia Night With Banter And Stakes
- Randall and the Jabronis play a competitive 10-round trivia with conservation money on the line.
- The show mixes banter, personal jabs, and trivia across hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking.
Peeing On Stings Is Mythical
- Urine is a commonly believed but scientifically unsupported remedy for marine stings on shows like Survivor.
- The podcast notes scientific American calls urine's healing powers on animal stings a myth.
Purina Missed Turns Into Retail Gripe
- Contestants discuss food brands and pet products while answering brand-ownership questions.
- Randall reflects ruefully on missing Purina, noting he'll now see the brand differently at the store.