

The MeatEater Podcast
MeatEater
Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 21min
MeatEater Kids III
Learn about anadromous fish migration patterns, unique behavior of lampreys, and catadromous fish. Discover the life cycle of salmon and other species. Get insights into bard owls' nesting habits and territorial traits. Participate in fun trivia games about animals and the outdoors.

Jul 17, 2024 • 43min
Ep. 573: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXXI
Participants compete in MeatEater Trivia hosted by Spencer Neuharth, covering hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking. Topics include woodsmanship, fishing yacht names, outdoor cooking equipment, conservation facts, Labrador Retriever trivia, and donations to conservation organizations.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 51min
Ep. 572: Boiled Muskrat, Freeze-Dried, and the Table Manners of Dirt Myth
Steven Rinella talks with Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Mark Kenyon, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Jani and Cal's perfectly average results in Sig Sauer’s shooting competition; how Jani shot a target a mile away; subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network Youtube Channel; a steelhead burned onto a tie dyed hoody; our gnome shirts are back in stock and where was the mermaid hooked?; another call for your outro music submissions; the noises Dirt makes while eating; how Steve’s the OG freeze dried expert and his face is on the new collar Peak Refuel freeze dried American buffalo meal pack; no to captive cervids, yes to bison ranchers; how many notches in Steve’s spoon?; join Mark Kenyon’s Working for Wildlife Tour in August; calling Doug Duren for acorn advice; saving horses by hunting ground squirrels; sharing vasectomy stories; “Steve reads books so you ain’t got to”; eating rats; and more. Outro song “Open Country” by Dirt Myth and Andrew Smith Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 2024 • 23min
MeatEater Kids II
Explore animal behavior patterns and magic hours in wildlife watching, learn about the behavior of a resourceful North American creature, join in on fun nature-themed kids trivia quiz, and test camping gear knowledge with kids in a charity donation segment.

Jul 10, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 570: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Chester Floyd, Hanzi Deschermeier, Chilly Chleborad, Mackenzie Elmquist, Christine Sawicki, Alyssa Smith, Cory Calkins, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 60min
Ep. 569: The Musky Wars
Steven Rinella talks with Larry Ramsell, Ryan Callaghan, Chester Floyd, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Books by the reel musky expert; the man at the end of the line; if we didn’t have catch and release for muskies, we’d have fried them all; all muskies all the time; two different species?; the best way to handle a musky; the world record wars; contextualizing and challenging the "musky manifesto"; photometry; how live sonar can educate; standing against spearing and catching through the ice; tiger muskies; and more. Outro song "Fishing Lures" by Peter Block. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2024 • 19min
MeatEater Kids I
Join the MeatEater Kids podcast for fun segments like 'Why It's the Way It Is' on science and history, 'Guess that Critter' with animal sounds, and 'Kids Trivia' for outdoor-themed questions. Explore how President Theodore Roosevelt's hunt created the Teddy bear, learn about Holt Collier guiding him, and test your knowledge on North American fish and antelope speed in trivia games.

Jul 3, 2024 • 48min
Ep. 567: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXIX
Janis Putelis guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Spencer Neuharth, Tony Peterson, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Christine Sawicki, Reva Hansen, and Chester Floyd. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 47min
Ep. 566: Shooting Dogs and Stopping Hogs
Steven Rinella talks with Tony Peterson, Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Steve reads "A Vaquero of the Brush Country" so you don't have to; terrorizing the neighborhood with a slingshot; listen to our new HOUNDations podcast covering all things dog with Tony Peterson on Cal's podcast feed; reading entries for the first MeatEater Podcast essay contest; what's happened to the Gulf; the future Fish Shack South; join Steve and the crew for some fishing with MeatEater Experiences in Venice, LA and waterfowl hunting with MeatEater Experiences in Kansas; Jani's Gould's turkey; a public service announcement for hunters in New Mexico; hog hunting bans; bonus points for kids; and more. Outro song "MeatEater" by Brad Pike Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 43min
Ep. 565: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXVIII
Guests compete in a fun trivia game on hunting, fishing, conservation, and more for a $500 prize. Topics include conservation groups, Harry Potter actress donations, bucktail jigs, hunting dog breeds, trout fishing spots, suspicious deaths linked to insurance, invasive insects, and regional BBQ styles.