
The MeatEater Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 19, 2025 • 41min
Ep. 677: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLVI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Collin Fopma, Nate Mason, Tressa Croaker, and Cade McParland. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 2025 • 2h 15min
Ep. 676: Jesse Griffiths Earns a Michellin Star
Steven Rinella talks with chef Jesse Griffiths, Ryan Callaghan, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The Hog Book and The Turkey Book; Jesse's restaurant, Dai Due, just won a Michelin Green Star and is Steve's favorite restaurant; why it's illegal to remove a billfish from the water in the US; Randall's love of estate sales; FHF's sweet new EDC pack; Michelin stars and tires; cock fights; how everything served is from around here; cooking aoudad; a new use for an old cut; Jesse's recipe for belly meat remoulade; arguing about star anise; a routine with turkey wings; approachable and creative; heart, liver, gizzard; and more. 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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ep. 675: MeatEater Radio Live! The Goosinator, Vintage Guns, and Movie Taxidermy
Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, and Cory Calkins get the lowdown on "The Goosinator," put One-Minute Fishing champ Pat Durkin back in the hot boat, play another game of MeatEater Radio's The Price is Right, and catch up with Joel Kolander of Rock Island Auction about a bevy of beautiful rifles. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2025 • 48min
Ep. 674: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 2025 • 2h 18min
Ep. 673: Cooking Bear Ribs and Getting Boned by Politics
Steven Rinella talks with chef Michael Hunter of Antler Kitchen Bar, Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The current state of US-Canada relations; Michael’s new cookbook; fox hunting on horseback; lampreys on scrotums; being knowledgeable enough to know when something actually costs money vs. saves money; boned from the left and boned from the right; submit your pictures for our 2026 F*cked Up Old Trucks calendar; Clear Cut Jani; Crown Lands; fall vs. spring turkey; Steve's CWD+ burger; when wild hog ribs are actually too fatty; and more. 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.

Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 13min
Ep. 672: MeatEater Radio Live! Clearing Trails, Getting Roasted, and Beaver Pillows
Hosts Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, and Maggie Hudlow sniff out fake news in a new game, talk with Rebecca Powell about her work with the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, get a tour of MeatEater HQ and a sneak peek into "MeatEater Roasts," catch up with Kaitlin Lospinoso (@oldtrapperkate) about her trapping season, and dive into 1988's The Bear in another installment of MeatEater Movie Club. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 2025 • 38min
Ep. 671: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLIV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 2025 • 2h 15min
Ep. 670: The Secrets of Blacktail Deer
Join Jim Baichtal, an expert in blacktail deer hunting and conservation linked with The Blacktail Foundation, and Janis Putelis, as they dive into the intriguing world of blacktail deer. They discuss the intricacies of hunting with muzzleloaders, the unique ecology of Sitka black-tailed deer, and the challenges posed by climate change on their habitats. Learn about the fascinating predator-prey dynamics, the historical context of blacktail deer, and essential conservation efforts that aim to protect these magnificent creatures.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 15min
Ep. 669: MeatEater Radio Live! Bloated Gators, Feral Apples, and The Price is Right
Kim Titterington, founder of Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehab, shares her expertise on caring for reptiles and discusses troubling trends of bloated alligators in Florida. David Benscoter from the Lost Apple Project dives into the quest for preserving rare apple varieties, emphasizing the importance of agricultural history. The hosts inject humor as they tackle unconventional topics like taxidermy valuations and play lighthearted games based on price guessing. Their lively banter blends conservation themes with quirky anecdotes, creating an entertaining and informative experience.

Feb 26, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 668: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLIII
Join outdoors experts Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, and Ryan Callaghan as they dive into a lively trivia competition. They tackle humorous anecdotes, a clash of Amish values with technology, and comedic exchanges about conservation fundraising. The group predicts quiz outcomes while playfully bantering about biology and cooking. Explore quirky topics like Joe Exotic's controversies and the implications of presidential pardons, all in an atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie!