

The MeatEater Podcast
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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.
Episodes
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Dec 20, 2023 • 42min
Ep. 505: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia XCI
Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and more compete in MeatEater Trivia. Topics include top Christmas cartoons, off-road capabilities of Chevy trucks, fast-paced trivia game, hunting in the North Pole, tastiest bird from 12 Days of Christmas, difficult-to-wrap gifts, land access initiative, and excitement of chasing mule deer.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 31min
Ep. 504: Lions and Ditch Cougars on The MeatEater Tour Bus
Steven Rinella and his guests discuss various topics such as sleeping on the tour bus, family cemeteries, mistaken cougar sightings, the significance of hog markings, controversial wildlife sightings, dealing with a problematic landlord, reintroducing wolves in Colorado, airport security checkpoint experiences, and hunting and fishing logistics.

Dec 13, 2023 • 51min
Ep. 503: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia XC
Join Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Hanzi Deschermeier for a laid-back and playful trivia game. Topics include mushroom names and sizes, off-road exploration, Chevy Silverado truck capabilities, forest navigation, and Steve's recent win and donation choice.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 48min
Ep. 502: Hunting with Barstool’s Sydnie Wells
Steven Rinella talks hunting with Barstool's Sydnie Wells and other guests. They discuss topics such as hunting safety, duck DNA project, waterfowl regulations, urbanites hunting rats, jet boats, studio-shaming, squirrel hunting with dogs, grizzly bear hunting, and promoting the MeatEater Trivia Board Game.

Dec 6, 2023 • 57min
Ep. 501: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia LXXXIX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, and Hanzi Deschermeier. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 2h 17min
Ep. 500: The Rodeo Life with Zeke Thurston
Steven Rinella talks with Zeke Thurston, Ryan Callaghan, Janis Putelis, Brady Davis, Garrett Long, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: being a world champion saddle bronc rider; screwing up decoy placement; the canadian bronc scene; pre-order MeatEater's American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775); renaming birds; deer birth control; feedback about Catalina Island's mule deer; Chetiquette: to check or not to check someone else's trail cam footage on public land?; wolverines protected under the Endangered Species Act; how to judge and score riding; the horse that loved riding so much; half the kickin' horses are mares; born into rodeo; the earnings conversation; focus on the neck; all the injuries; cheer Zeke on at the National Finals Rodeo; the myth of the synched testicles; and more. Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 45min
Ep. 499 Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia LXXXVIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Clay Newcomb, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Roman Schnobrich, Max Barta, Hilary Byrne, Logan Dove, and Alyssa Smith. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 40min
Ep 498: Hunting, Singing, and Going Dry with the Turnpike Troubadours
Steven Rinella talks with musician Evan Felker and others about topics such as vault toilet rescues, hunting-themed lyrics, EKG in fishmongers, hunting in Oklahoma, discovering unwanted subscriptions, the power of narrative songs, songwriting and evolution, alcohol reflections, outdoor activities and keeping commitments, and live music.

Nov 22, 2023 • 57min
Ep. 497 Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia LXXXVII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Ryan Callaghan, Hanzi Deschermeier, Mackenzie Elmquist, Christine Sawicki, Sam James, Chilly, and The Ghost of Chester Floyd. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 2h 41min
Ep. 496: A Game Warden on Otter Attacks and Being Your Referee
Steven Rinella talks with Adam Pankratz, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: When the Tough Book laptop shatters the porcelain urinal; when you’re an outfitter and a game warden moves in across the street; get your protein and your vaccine at the same time; Chester the Midwester is performing at The MeatEater Live Tour; where’s Colorado getting its wolves for relocation; the attempt to ban mountain lion and bobcat hunting in Colorado; when your dad’s a vegetarian trapper in Alaska; the snowmobile that said “law enforcement” on it; herbicide; how, “I didn’t know I needed a license,” doesn’t cut it; how Adam doesn’t want to be your referee; getting charged by critters; investigating animal conflicts; when the feds want the state to have management authority; planning hunts to avoid bear areas; otter attacks; humans displacing wildlife; how you shouldn’t fight animals without legs; commercial harvest; the illegal “private menu” that might feature bear paw soup; unknowingly committing a crime while talking to a game warden and then getting ticketed; teaching vs. ticketing; entrapment and not trying to make people into poachers; creating good interactions between the public and game wardens; when you see something, say something; 1-800-TIPMONT; turning in poachers for cash or limited draw tags; listener Peter Block's "Fish and Game" outdo song; and more. Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.