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The Huntavore
Welcome to the Huntavore Podcast, where we discuss catching, cutting and cooking wild game. No egos, no status, just the pursuit of organic protein and a love for wild, natural creation.
Episodes
The HuntavoreOutdoor Cooking Season is Here!
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick discusses his love for outdoor cooking and the simplicity and joy it brings. He shares his experience of cooking a birthday…
The HuntavoreThe Humble Mid-Shoulder Roast
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick attempts to give some credit to the Venison Mid-Shoulder Roast. Between the blade and the shank, this primal cut is a BBQer…
The HuntavoreEmperor’s Table Series: Brain Halbleib & Migration Waterfowl Podcast
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by newcomer to Sportsmen’s Empire, Brian Halbleib of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast. Nick is a novice waterfowler…
The HuntavoreNo Sleep Till… HOG CITY!
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick tells the tale of 4 fellow podcasters meeting in SE Oklahoma to shoot hogs off a friend’s cattle ranch. Armed to the teeth…
The HuntavoreFreezer Inventory and Consolidation
In this episode of Huntavore, Nick is on a wild ride of life, work, and family. Spring Break is around the corner, and plans to put more pork away is coming up…
The HuntavoreMaximize Your Turkey Yield
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick takes his expertise to Wild Turkey. Coming from the domestic poultry world, Nick breaks down getting the most yield through…
The HuntavoreWildgame Cold Cuts
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick climbs out of a winter funk. Living absent of sunlight for what seems like forever, running from practices to games, having…
The HuntavoreGetting a Moose to Michigan with James Zandstra
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by James Zandstra of The Fair Chase Podcast. This past fall, James went on an epic adventure, hunting a Moose in…
The HuntavoreWhole Muscle vs Pre-cut Freezing with Jeff Benda
On this episode of Huntavore, Jeff Benda joins us from North Dakota for a great conversation on Butchering animals for the freezer. We dive into two schools of…
The HuntavoreOutdoors In Color with Joseph Jones
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Joseph Jones, the creator of the youtube channel Outdoors in Color. Joseph has gone about capturing his…
The HuntavoreBHA Armed Forces Initiative, with Justin Spruiell
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Justin Spruiell of the Armed Forces Initiative of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Justin is a volunteer who…
The HuntavoreDeer Camp & Cut Night
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick and his buddies have a standing tradition of a one night only deer camp at a cabin in the woods. The night is as much about…
The HuntavoreYour Tomahawks are Dull
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is #sorrynotsorry for calling out your freshly cut venison tomahawk steaks. Like our popped polo collars from highschool…
The HuntavoreOrgans and Stock with Poldi Weiland
On this episode of Huntavore, that time old topic of; what are you keeping from the gut pile comes up. Nick employs the help of Poldi Weiland, a traditionalist…
The HuntavoreMeat Hunter Strikes Big
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is ecstatic about his recent big buck kill. He doesn’t hold back on the details and drama of that Saturday here in early…
The HuntavoreCast Iron Myths with Kyle Seip
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick tries to get to the bottom of a few cast iron myths that have been circulating around the internet. Smooth vs rough finish…
The HuntavoreSo you want to process your own animal?
On this episode of Huntavore, Things are down to the wire on opening day for whitetails. Weapons are checked, packs are loaded, and preparations for butchering…
The HuntavoreWhat’s in your Kill Kit?
On this Episode of Huntavore, September is here and the final push to season opener for whitetails is here upon us. Nick walks through his archery equipment…
The HuntavoreEmperor’s Table Series: Nate Rozeveld
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Michigander and new Host on MichiganWild Podcast, Nate Rozeveld. Nate is a family man who lives and…
The HuntavoreFrom Field to Plate; Jeremiah Doughty
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick sits down with Jeremiah Doughty, the man behind From Field to Plate. Jeremiah and Nick have very similar views on wildgame…
The HuntavoreRob Chippone; Sous Vided Fish is Disrespectful
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick has been placed on injured reserve for a few days due to a procedure. While he's icing up, Rob Chippone joins the show to…
The HuntavoreHarvest Preservation & Wild Hogs w/ Jesse Griffiths
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Jesse Griffiths; Author, Restaurant owner, and champion of local eating. This episode jumps right into seasonal…
The HuntavoreCarnitas on a Tailgate & Surprise Freezer Defrost
On this episode of Huntavore, we join Nick after a series of events, both awesome and not so awesome. First, he was humbled by an article entitled Roast What…
The HuntavoreKairos Artisan Blends; David Rabe
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined again by David Rabe, a California native who takes everything to the next level. His recreation is extreme, his…
The HuntavoreBBQ Chat with Cowboy Kev & Mikey K
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by a couple of BBQ pitmasters, Cowboy Kev and Mikey K. Both of these guys live for the live fire pit and the low…
The HuntavoreHuntavore’s Hog Summary
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick has had some time to ponder about his hog hunting trip, and gotten some pork cooked, so it is time to wrap up the saga on…
The HuntavoreBrandon Sheard: Processing Hogs
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick sought out the expertise of Brandon Sheard; custom slaughter man and butcher, and creator of Farmstead Meatsmith. For his…
The HuntavoreEmperor’s Table Series: John Hudspeth
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick’s sights turn southward as he is joined by John Hudspeth, Host of the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. John may be the pickiest…
The HuntavoreHuntavore - Emperor’s Table Series: Nathan, Micha & Andy, Missouri Woods & Water
On this episode of Huntavore, the Emperor’s Table continues to fill up as the Missouri Woods & Water hosts, Nathan, Micha, and Andy join Nick for a fantastic…
The HuntavoreEmperor’s Table Series: Mitchell Shirk
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by host of the Pennsylvania Woodsmen Podcast, Mitchell Shirk. Together the guys unpack the unique hunting…
The HuntavoreEmperor’s Table Series: Andrew Muntz & Paul Campbell
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick calls up Andrew Muntz and Paul Campbell of the Ohio Outdoors Podcast. This duo is a great pairing, Andrew, being a whitetail…
The HuntavoreEmperor's Table Series: Marcus Ewing
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick launches a new ongoing series, the Emperor’s Table. A pseudo-ideal event where creators of the Sportsmen’s Empire are…
The HuntavoreSmall Game, Big Bounty with Jonah Curtis
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Jonah Curtis, an impressive gardener and small game aficionado. They unpack a whole range of topics on a number…
The HuntavoreOld World Meat Crafting with Umai Dry
On this episode of Huntavore we sink our teeth into next level meat crafting. Nick digitally sits down with Thea Lopatka, owner of Umai Dry. Together they…
The HuntavoreVenison Eye Round and Stocktails
On this Episode of Huntavore it's just you and Nick kicking off 2023. He goes into detail about a specific hind quarter cut, the eye round. What are its…
The HuntavoreUtilization beyond the meat with Stevie fun_fur
On this episode of Huntavore, the chat goes beyond the meat and dives into the extras: organs, bones, hides, venison tallow even. Nick is joined by Canadian…
The HuntavoreVenison: Here and Abroad with Simon Majumdar
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick has a bucket list chat with food writer and Food Network personality, Simon Majumdar. Simon lays out some knowledge and…
The HuntavoreSharing the Harvest during the Holidays
In this episode of Huntavore, the holidays are fast approaching. Thanksgiving is here at the end of the week, and that ushers in the arrival of gatherings…
The HuntavoreAging Deer for Quality Venison
On this episode of Huntavore, we join Nick in a not so good situation, a hospital bed needing assistance with a kidney stone. Spoiler, procedure went well…
The HuntavoreForaging Delicious with Alan Bergo
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Forager, chef, and writer, Alan Bergo. Alan has honed his craft of foraging plants, mushrooms, roots, and even…
The HuntavoreBe Passionate with Rob Chippone
On this Episode of Huntavore, be ready to get hyped by one very passionate and energetic chef. Rob is a private chef, who also loves to hunt and fish…
The HuntavoreHuntavore in Montana
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick recalls his adventure for archery elk with his hunting buddy, Brock Dean. Together they tell their reactions to a week of…
The HuntavoreRick Casey, CHARD Products
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick digitally sits down with Rick Casey, CEO of CHARD Products. Rick has a passion for wildgame, growing up in the U.P. of…
The HuntavorePressure Cooker of Emotions
On this episode of Huntavore, pressure builds as season openers draw near, and Nick is presented with an opportunity to hunt elk in Montana. The combination of…
The HuntavoreWhat to do with Roasts, Besides Roast
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Greg Tubbs, co-host of Okayest Hunter and an avid venison consumer. Together, they tackle a question Nick has…
The HuntavoreDeer Ribs, Brisket, and Sidemeat
On this episode of Huntavore, joining Nick on this in depth discussion is returning guest, Nathan Judice, the RecreationChef. Together they unpack the rib…
The HuntavoreRikki Folger, Wild and Foraged
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Colorado resident, Rikki Folger. Rikki is an accomplished chef who desires to bring wild game and foraged food…
The HuntavoreKris Chain, Season Report
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Kris Chain. A Hunter, Gardener, and Educator from Virginia. Kris took it upon himself to create a personalized…
The HuntavoreHuntavore Episode 100
Man, we made it! Triple Digits, the century mark, a milestone where podcasters find that their little project has now become something greater. On this Episode…
The HuntavoreLive Fire with Larry White
In this Episode of Huntavore, Summer has finally arrived! Schools out, temps are up, and outdoor cooking is back. Nick is joined by Larry White, the Wildgame…
The HuntavoreEat What You Kill with Jeremy Critchfield
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by a huge advocate for #eatwhatyoukill, Jeremy Critchfield. Jeremy is the HuntChef and host on Sportsman’s…
The HuntavoreSpringtime Dishes with John Wallace
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by once again, John Wallace, a new Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl and as we know him, Wildgame Cook. John…
The HuntavoreChasing Everything with Dan Mathews
On this episode of the Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Sportsman’s Nation Podcaster, Dan Mathews. Dan is the Host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman and Western…
The HuntavoreNaked Turkey Schnitzel
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick opens with a poem “So God Made a Farmer '' to memorialize his late Grandfather. David Otto was called home after 96 years…
The HuntavoreAnatomy Eats with Dr Jonathan Reisman
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick contacted Dr. Jonathan Reisman, an ER doctor, physicians writer, and author of the recent book, The Unseen Body. Jon shares…
The HuntavoreTrad Bows & Underused Turkey Cuts with Emrah Oruc
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick spontaneously calls up Emrah O of Bowhunting Soul Podcast to chat about trad bows, chasing turkeys, and how to get as much…
The HuntavoreThe Intrepid Eater and Wildgame Sushi with Adam Berkelmans
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by The Intrepid Eater, Adam Berkelmans. Adam is a self taught cook who has a passion for wildgame, growing and…
The HuntavoreSomething's Fishy
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by the Editor in Chief of Harvesting Nature, Justin Townsend. Justin lived down in the keys and had his fair share…
The HuntavoreCrossbow plus Pellet Grill equal Delicious
On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined again by the Crossbow crusader, Rich Wilson. He and his ever evolving crossbow named Bunjie, take on the Eastern…
The HuntavoreChasing Public with Vincent Batiata and Audrey Hoag
On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Vincent Batiata and Audrey Hoag, of Chasing Public. Together, they share their passion and motivation for the…