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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.
Episodes
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 894: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, and Logan Dove. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 893: A $6 Million Marlin, Fake AI Wildlife News, and Killing a Colorado Wolf
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The punt gun video is imminent; hipster Brody; the lack of chill from a lakeside tiki hut owner; the killing of…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 892: Ryan Callaghan on Public Lands and Conservation
Steven Rinella talks with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers President and CEO Ryan Callaghan. Topics discussed: Cal’s life as a new dad and new CEO; the…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 891: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXI
Randall Williams guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Sarah Delany, Nate Mason, and Alyssa Smith. Connect with MeatEater…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 890: Mushroom Poisonings in California, Mule Deer in Alaska, and an Ex-NRA Chief in Trouble
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Steve's foray into spearing for walleye; the sketchy science behind pouring soda on fish; eating animals that…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 889: The Boss of All Fishing Records
Steven Rinella talks with Jason Schratwieser. Topics discussed: the history of IGFA and world of fish record keeping; conservation efforts for bluefin tuna and…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 888: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Nate Mason, Alyssa Smith, and Omar Lopez. Connect with MeatEater on…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 887: The Lizards Went Down to Georgia, Securing Hunting Rights in Colorado, and Big Ol' Lake Trout
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Georgia's Argentine tegu problem with Daniel Sollenberger of the Georgia DNR; the Centennial State's fight for…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 886: Who Was the Real Johnny Appleseed?
Steven Rinella talks with author Isaac Fitzgerald. Topics discussed: Isaac's new book, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed; the true story…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 885: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Sarah Delany, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 884: The Invention of Archery, Patagonia Sues a Drag Queen, and Will Oregon Ban Hunting?
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: How a gang of rogue turkeys beat up a nice old lady; the invention of archery; Oregon voters will get to…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 883: A New History of Lewis and Clark
Steven Rinella talks with author Craig Fehrman. Topics discussed: Craig's new book, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark; York, Ordway, Black…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 882: Cyanide Bombs, New CWD Research, and F%ck Data Centers
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: New research about CWD that you really need to hear; bear spray vs. pistols; are cyanide bombs really bombs?…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 881: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXVIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Nate Mason, and Alex Plachta. Connect with MeatEater…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 880: Janis' Manitoba Caribou | 12 in '26
Janis Putelis gives behind-the-scenes details and answers viewer questions about his “12 in '26” rifle and archery caribou hunts in Manitoba. Watch…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 879: Arizona Jaguars, CWD Elk, and a New One-Buck Limit for Michigan Hunters
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Steve's new baby mouse; Corner Crossing updates; the endangered jaguar hanging out in Arizona; live sonar for…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 878: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXVII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Laura Mascari, Reva Hansen, and Cade McParland. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 877: Does Predator Management Actually Work?
Steven Rinella talks with Mike Bodenchuk. Topics discussed: Predator-prey dynamics; predator impact and wildlife management from a strategic removal…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 876: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXVI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alex Plachta, Sarah Delany, and Jon Montressor. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 875: Grizz Attack, Mountain Lions Rebound, and a $44K Walleye
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Smokejumper Sam Forstag running for Congress in Montana; people getting weird about waterfowl in North Carolina…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 874: How To Start A Bison Ranch
Steven Rinella talks with Matt Skoglund of North Bridger Bison. Topics discussed: How you get from being a lawyer in Chicago to being a bison rancher in…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 873: Clovis First, Saving The Great Lakes, and the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing
Steven Rinella, Brian Lynn of the Sportsmen’s Alliance, and the MeatEater crew discuss: Washington’s crooked Game Commission; Idaho hunting tech…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 872: Game On, Wives! MeatEater Trivia CCXV
Shelby Huber guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Katie Finch, Kelsey Morris, Sydney Williams, Carrie Henderson, Sara Calkins, Adrienne Taylor, and Alex Barta…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?
Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author, Steve Brusatte. Topics discussed: The Story of Birds is out now!; Steve's other…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 870: Chimp Wars, Cocaine Hippos, and Steve Destroys Animal Rights People
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: House cat jerky; Seth's baby; Save Tuckertown!; Lane Legacy Beef; how warped Colorado's animal rights folks are…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 869: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Jordan Sillars, Maggie Smith, and Roman Schnobrich. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 868: Clay and Bear’s Alaskan Coast Black Bear Hunt | 12 in '26
Clay Newcomb gives behind the scenes details and answers viewer questions about the Alaska boat-based black bear hunt feature in the new film for the MeatEater…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85
Steven Rinella talks with outdoor legend and veteran outdoor writer Jim Zumbo. Topics discussed: Playing with insects as a kid; going to school for biology…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 866: The Boundary Waters Tragedy, Oklahoma CWD, and Mutilated Paddlefish
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: A toxic sulfide mine just outside the Boundary Waters Wilderness gets a thumbs up from Senate Republicans…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 865: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Max Barta, Nate Mason, Maggie Smith, Logan Dove, and Jon Montresor. Connect with MeatEater on…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 864: Is Trawling Destroying Alaska's Fisheries?
Steven Rinella talks with David Bayes. Topics discussed: The Stop Alaska Trawler Bycatch group; the incomprehensible size of trawling nets; pulling up a…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 863: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Nate Mason, Max Barta, Alec Zimmer, Reva Hansen, Eric Hamburg, and Cade…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 862: Moose Hunting in North Dakota, Catfish Regs, and A Bigfoot Family
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Randall and Phil's film from BuckFest and The Big Buck Hunter Championship; Jordan Sillar's Blood Trails, Season…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 861: The Defeat of Coronado
Steven Rinella talks with author Peter Stark. Topics discussed: Peter's brand new book, The Lost Cities of El Norte: Coronado's Quest, the Unconquered West…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 860: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Nate Mason, Roman Schnobrich, and Anthony Finissi. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 859: Man-Eating Lions, The Border Wall, and Judas Deer
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Bobcat collaring; the Man Eaters of Tsavo by John Banovich; the Monteith Shop fundraiser; building the border…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 858: The Science and Magic of Hot Dogs
Steven Rinella talks with hot dog expert John Carter of Viskase and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: The history of hot dogs; the science of meat emulsions…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 857: Turkey Season Changes, the Death Valley Super Bloom, and Bad Poachers
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; Delta Waterfowl hen houses…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 856: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, and Laura Mascari. Connect…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 855: Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt | 12 in '26
Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 854: Dogs That Hunt Humans
Steven Rinella talks with former Chief Trainer and handler for the LAPD's K9 Unit Doug Roller. Topics discussed: Getting heavy into falconry; a calling to work…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 853: Turkeys Break the Internet, Tungsten Ammo Gets Expensive, and Black Bear Politics Flare
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Clay’s “12 in ‘26” Utah mountain lion hunt; the Bear Grease YouTube channel; our Spring…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 852: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCIX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, Nate Mason, Roman Schnobrich, and Jon Montressor. Connect…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 851: The Promise and Controversy of American Prairie
Steven Rinella talks with Alison Fox, CEO of American Prairie. Topics discussed: The history of American Prairie and its aim to create one of the largest land…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 850: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Maggie Smith, Nate Mason, and Laura Mascari. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 849: Fur Bans, Gonad Jerky, and Connor “Bass Head” Hellebuyck
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Mark Kenyon’s upcoming new podcast; Kimi Werner’s cookbook: Kimi's Kitchen; clarifying what a…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 848: How America Almost Lost Its Birds
Steven Rinella talks with writer James McCommons. Topics discussed: McCommon's new book, The Feather Wars and the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds; who…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 847: Neanderthal Love, Mule Deer Eradication, and Mink Eyelashes
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: How Jani hasn't gotten a mountain lion this year; Brody's new tattoo and whether the tattoo industry faces a…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 846: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Max Barta, and Hanzi Deschermeier…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 845: Can Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Be Saved?
Steven Rinella talks with Karl Malcolm of the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: Forest health issues; less and…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 844: The Grand Finale Extravaganza | MeatEater Radio Live!
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 843: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVI
Brody Henderson guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Spencer Neuharth, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alyssa Smith, and Cory Calkins. Connect with…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 842: Jani's Hunt for a Manitoba Giant | 12 in '26
Janis Putelis answers your questions and breaks down his archery Manitoba black bear hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 841: Theodore Roosevelt on Love, Ladies, and Conservation
Steven Rinella talks with author of The Loves Of Theodore Roosevelt and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Ed O'Keefe. Joined by Randall…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 840: Polar Bear Jail and an Olympic Cheesemonger | MeatEater Radio Live!
Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris interview Sgt. Ian Van Nest about life as a conservation officer in the "Polar Bear Capital of the…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 839: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 3
Spencer Neuharth hosts the Final Round of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 838: How To Translate Animal Language
Steven Rinella talks with naturalist, writer, and sculptor George Bumann, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylore, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: George's…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 837: This Episode is Called "It's the Third-to-Last Episode" | MeatEater Radio Live!
Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris, talk about their recent travels to conventions and hunts, interview Scott Heidebrink of American…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 836: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 2
Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 2 of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory…
The MeatEater PodcastEp. 835: Attack Of The Screw Worms
Steven Rinella talks with Caleb Hubbard of the Hubbard Urban Entymology Lab at New Mexico State University and "Bubbly" Doug Duren. Topics discussed: Stay…