The MeatEater Podcast
Host Steven Rinella explores outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Each episode features diverse guests who share their expertise on the natural world, blending humor and irreverence with surprising insights. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Episodes
Ep. 946: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXVIII
Janis Putelis guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Spencer Neuharth, Brody Henderson, Mark Kenyon, Randall Williams, Laura Mascari, and Matt Miller. Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 945: Larry the Cable Guy
Steven Rinella is joined by Dan “Larry the Cable Guy” Whitney in his box seat at the Nebraska Cornhuskers homecoming game. They discuss: making the perfect venison hot dog with a meat scientist; Larry’s favorite one-liners; pig farming and bucking bulls; bass fishing; the “git-r-done” origin story; behind the scenes of his comedy central roast; being Tow Mater from Ca
Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Three
This season on Blood Trails, host Jordan Sillars follows eight brand-new cases: hunting trips gone horribly wrong, decades-old disappearances, suspicious deaths, and crimes hidden deep in the woods. Some cases are ice cold. Others have been solved—at least, according to the law. But every case in Season 3 is still haunted by unanswered questions. Through firsthand interviews, archival audio,
Ep. 944: Tony and Steve's Nebraska Whitetail Hunt | 12 in '26
Tony Peterson is joined by videographer Max Barta, to answer viewer questions about his 12 in '26 film with Steven Rinella hunting whtietail in Nebraska. In the film they head to Nebraska with Pat Hoffman to hunt whitetail deer on Pat's family ranch. In this episode, they break down Tony's approach to scouting, setting up each hunter, and reading the deer. Watch Tony and Steve's "12 in '26" episod
Ep. 943: Did a 3-Year-Old Really Shoot Another Hunter?
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: last spring’s Wisconsin turkey hunting tragedy; how to get the right blend with your burger meat; is the snow goose free-for-all coming to an end; a kid gets busted for peddling black market turtles; 14 bears are euthanized in Bozeman thanks to an illegal bait pile; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on&nbs
Ep. 942: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXVII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Mark Kenyon, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Reva Hansen, and Nick Glenn. Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 941: The Life and Times of a Gator Man
Steven Rinella talks with alligator hunter Bob Stafford after a successful Florida hunt. They discuss Bob's experiences as one of Florida's first gator hunters; how gator hunting continues to evolve and the ways in which gators respond to hunting pressure; Bob's experiences a commercial gator egg collector; the difference between catching baby gators and giant gators; the markets for meat and hide
Ep. 940: Janis's Backcountry Mule Deer | 12 in '26
Janis answers YouTube listener-submitted questions and comments from his 2026 high country mule deer hunt. He covers gear used, tactics, training, preparation and lots more in this companion podcast to the Mountain Muley Honey Hole 12 in '26 film. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connec
Ep. 939: Fat Buck, Wet Buck, and The Strangest Bad Public Land Idea
Randall Williams and the MeatEater Crew discuss: putting a baseball stadium in a national park; a very fat buck; a grizzly bear stealing an elk; Steve and Rob Sand discuss his very wet buck; Bryan Burrough shared about his new podcast Gunfighters; and more! Check out Gunfighters Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on&nbs
Ep. 938: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXVI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Laura Mascari, Brianna Stroebe, and Dane Williams. Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 937: What Happens If We Let CWD Rip?
Steven Rinella talks with director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, Jason Sumners, about: honest updates on the state of chronic wasting disease in America; managing deer herds; what other states can learn from Missouri; keeping hunters at the core of conservation; whether we might be seeing the end of big bucks; and more! Follow Jason Sumners on Instagram: @huntmo_jason Connect with&nb
Ep. 936: Something From The White House That We Can All Applaud
Steve Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: Trump’s executive orders on hunting and fishing; Etsy loves Epstein but hates squirrels; a new U.S. record whitetail and a Pennsylvania state record elk; a little more on Yellowstone wolves (yes, it never ends), Congressman Ryan Zinke on the A River Runs Through It Act; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Stev
Ep. 935: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Seth Morris, Logan Dove, Sarah Delany, Alyssa Smith, Jon Montressor, and Jen Pierson. Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 934: Paul Rosolie on Uncontacted Peoples, the Amazon, and Junglekeepers
Steven Rinella talks with Paul Rosolie about the Amazon, crazy jungle critters, arguing with indigenous people, dolphin intercourse, Chinese in the Amazon, and more! Find Paul Rosolie’s book, Junglekeepers, here: https://www.junglekeepers.org/store Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Fa
Ep. 933: Ask Me Anything with Steven Rinella
Steven Rinella answers questions from listeners, forums, and reviews including: does hunting need more recruitment; career regrets; the most maligned game animal; guided hunts; the best restaurant meals; invasive species; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and&nb
Ep. 932: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alyssa Smith, Reva Hansen, and Dane Wiliams. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an American Original. Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri
Ep. 931: Eating Rotten Mammoths
Steven Rinella talks with Drs. David Meltzer and Metin Eren on: huge Clovis points; human mammoth scavenging; the overkill question; and more! Find their paper at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X26003317?via%3Dihub Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitt
Ep. 930: The Helicopter Elk Hunt Debacle
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: Outdoor Life’s public land helicopter debacle; Etsy is the Devil (maybe); does fishing save you money; will MT send a smoke-jumper to Congress; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnyst
Ep. 929: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Laura Mascari, and Logan Dove. Find our favorite ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles at www.can-am.brp.com Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivi
Ep. 928: The Wreck of the Mentor
Steven Rinella talks with author Eric Jay Dolin about the Wreck of the Mentor: whalers, shipwrecks, and strandings. Find Eric’s work at: https://www.ericjaydolin.com/books 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
Ep. 927: Brent's Manitoba Moose Hunt | 12 in '26
Join Brent Reaves and Josh Spielmaker in this Q&A interview to hear behind the scenes details from Brent's Manitoba Moose hunt that didn't make the film. Brent chronicles the trip from start to finish and shares some surprising insights gleaned from his experience. He also answers some viewer questions about the hunt. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Presented by Can-Am: make
Ep. 926: Suppressor Rules Change, Hangry Bears, Oil Worker Wins 100 Cooks, and More!
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Trey McKinney, Angler of the Year; Lake Ontario (not Lake America); changes to suppressor regulations; a Montana oil worker wins $200k in a cooking show - with an elk dish; human-bear conflicts; a 6 year old finds an ancient bison; and more! Call to Action: Support Accurate Bison aging: https://www.gofundme.com/f/minnesotans-rally-to-date-gregs-b
Ep. 925: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, and Dane Williams. Find our favorite ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles at www.can-am.brp.com Presented by Busch Light Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop
Ep. 924: MrBallen on SEALS, the War in Afghanistan, and a Career in Storytelling
Steven Rinella talks with MrBallen on: his Navy SEAL experience; the nature of evil; a career pivot into storytelling; aliens; and more. Find MrBallen's latest graphic novel at https://book.ballenstudios.com/ Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter M
Ep. 923: Wild Horse (Mis)Management, Dr. Randall Hunts Austria, and Fishing as a Constitutional Right
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Fishing with drones; hunting in Austria; Tim Walz: scourge of miners; constitutional rights to hunt and fish; roadless rule; and more! Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on I
Ep. 922: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Reva Hansen, Omar Lopez, and Laura Mascari. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 921: Scent, Smell, and Science: Olfaction in Humans, Deer, and Dogs
Steven Rinella and Janis Putelis speak with olfactory specialist Dr. Lucia Jacobs on: types of smell; scent control; human, deer, fish, and dog olfaction; gray squirrels; and more. Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Find more of Lucia's work at https://jacobs.berkeley.edu Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on 
Ep. 920: News from the Fish Shack - Cornell Bans Butchering, The Alaska Fishing Report, and America’s Youth Speak Out
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Saving ducks from botulism; Alaska fishing conditions; why kids these days are so screwed up; and more! Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,&n
Ep. 919: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Mark Kenyon, Max Barta, Jon Montressor, Logan Dove, and Brianna Stroebe. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 918: Eric Odell, The Man who Ran Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction
Steven Rinella talks with Eric Odell, the recently retired Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Manager, about politics, predation, and the realities of living with wolves. Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Find our favorite trail cameras and hunting products at www.moultrie.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on 
Ep. 917: Out-of-Towners Take Over The News: Murder, Pronghorn, Helicopters, and More!
The MeatEater Crew discuss: unprecedented fishing closures; Arkansas is charging hikers; wake-boat impacts; pronghorn migration corridors; and more! Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twi
Ep. 916: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXIX
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Clay Newcomb, Mark Kenyon, Brent Reaves, Tony Peterson, Maggie Hudlow, and Bear Newcomb. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 915: Dan Moultrie on the History and Ethics of Trail Cameras and Other Thorny Issues of Wildlife Management
Steven Rinella talks with Dan Moutrie about: the first trail camera; the evolution of trail cameras; fair chase standards; game management and quality deer management; drones and hunting; chronic wasting disease; the evolution of hunting technology; and more. Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Find our favorite trail cameras and hunting products a
Ep. 914: Bounties on Wolf Hunters, A Jeopardy Contestant Exposes Himself, and Leprosy from Armadillos
The MeatEater Crew discuss: state management of grizzly bears; a forward facing sonar study; treating Alpha-Gal Syndrome with acupuncture; wolf watchers are at it again; a carp for the record books; and more! Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and&
Ep. 913: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXVIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, and Omar Lopez. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an American Original. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 912: Clay’s Ozark Bear Camp | 12 in '26
Clay gives behind the scenes details and answers com viewer questions about his annual bear camp that is featured in the Meateater “12 in ‘26” film series. It’s a film about tradition, camaraderie, tough situations, and the love of the hunt. Hear the details and what happened that you didn’t see in the film. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Pre
Ep. 911: Makah Whaling Practices, Treaty Rights, and Regulatory Challenges
Steven Rinella talks with the Makah Tribe about: whaling techniques; whale sushi; the history of Makah whaling; regulatory hurdles; and more. Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and&n
Ep. 910: Steve Eats Narwhal, Wetlands in Distress, and Wag Bags!
The MeatEater Crew discuss: Steve’s News Flash from the Arctic; Open Fields case in Pennsylvania; pen-raised pheasants in Montana; wolf corrections; pooping in bags; wolf corrections; possible changes to wetlands; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and 
Ep. 909: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXVII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alex Plachta, and Bobby Classon. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 908: The Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome
Steven Rinella talks with journalist and author Burkhard Bilger about: the lone star tick; alpha gal syndrome; Lyme disease; treatments; cockfighting; 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.
Ep. 907: Yellowstone Wolf (Mis)Management, Betting on Wildfires, and Bears Ear
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Monumental changes to Bears Ears, Wildfires on prediction markets, CO ain’t your trapping friend, Permanent Daylight Savings hunting, changes to the Endangered Species Act, and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, an
Ep. 906: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXVI
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Maggie Smith, Sarah Delaney, Cade McParland, Alyssa Smith, and Jake Wallace. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 905: The Life of a Crabber
Steven Rinella talks with professional crabber, Luke McFadden, about: the crabbing industry, crabbing techniques, crab biology, crab grading, and more. Recorded at Crow Rock Lodge: https://www.crowrock.com Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee om
Ep. 904: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Sarah Delaney, Omar Lopez, and Jon Montresor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 903: Stranded Whales, Cattle-Killing Wolves, and Maine Cleans Up Its Act
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Steve’s brush with the law; Drake quacks; NY hunters earn a second buck; stranded whales; Susan B. Anthony fish; wolf diets; 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 pr
Ep. 902: The Pros, Cons, and Complications of Data Centers
Steven Rinella talks with journalist Ann Vaughan about the costs of datacenters on water, energy, and the land. 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.
Ep. 901: Trump’s Turkey Ammo, Venison at Wimbledon, Death Threats in Alabama, Texas Turns Soft
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Spencer’s rare bird sighting; goose removals lead to death threats; venison is on the menu at Wimbledon; Texas developers are shutting down shooting ranges; coyotes are eating iguanas; and the Trump family buys a tungsten mine. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater
Ep. 900: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXIV
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Sarah Delany, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 899: Jim Heffelfinger, The Deer Preacher
Steven Rinella talks with Jim Heffelfinger about: the Rompola mystery; lead poisoning from ammo; CWD impacts on humans and deer; the future of Mule Deer; and did wolves fix Yellowstone? Follow Jim on Instagram @cervidnut Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and You
Ep. 898: Marijuana Users Win In the Supreme Court, Sicilian Curses, North Carolina Elk Hunt
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: marijuana users buying guns; Steve’s Sicilian swear words; logging after wind storms; the North Carolina elk hunt; the Colorado moose explosion; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnys
Ep. 897: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXIII
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Nate Mason, Jon Montresor, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 896: Who Were the Neanderthals?
Steven Rinella talks with authors Dimitra Papagianni and Michael A. Morse. Topics discussed: What we mean when we say “neanderthal,” taal v. thaal; 23andMe; human and neanderthal interactions; how language may have operated; cannibalism through the ages; neanderthal fashion; the limits of site excavation; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on
Ep. 895: Project Punt Gun | 12 in '26
Spencer Neuharth gives behind-the-scenes details and answers viewer questions about his “12 in '26” punt gun experiment with crew members Seth and Max. They're also joined by Joel Kolander of Rock Island Auction, who will be auctioning off the punt gun with 100% of proceeds going back to Land Access Initiative. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Connect with MeatEater o
Ep. 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 American Original. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 a "protected" wolf in CO; how AI misinformation has infiltrated wildlife news; a life changing marlin out of the Big Rock tourney; elk tag tax fraud; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Inst
Ep. 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 BHA mission; creating coalitions, community, and giving a shit; how our natural resources are not guaranteed; politicians claiming to carry TR’s torch; throwing the baby out with the bathwater in regards to regulation; approaching rollba
Ep. 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 on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 eat rotten meat; an update on the NRA's legal troubles; an "outbreak" of mushroom poisonings in California; the first mule deer harvested in Alaska; Randall's experience collaring fawns in Wyoming; and more. Connect with Steve and Th
Ep. 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 billfish; innovative satellite tagging technology; IGFA record validation process transforming our understanding of marine life; species identification techniques; conservation and sustainable fishing practices; and more. Connect with
Ep. 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 Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 constitutional hunting rights with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management; the Trump administration's opening of wildlife refuges to hunting; giant trout in Lake Superior; and more. Connect with Steve and The Me
Ep. 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 of Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman) versus the mythologized version; land speculation, westward expansion, and environmental impact; Appleseed's religious influence; the role of storytelling in shaping national legends; the role of apple
Ep. 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 on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 consider a bill to ban all hunting, fishing, ranching and rodeo-ing; fishing records; possible lead-shot wild game meat donations in New York; fish full of PFAS chemicals; Patagonia sues a drag queen; and more. Connect with Steve an
Ep. 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 Buffalo, Sacajawea, and other key players on the expedition; Sacajawea's sense of humor; diplomacy and discovery; medical care; views of slavery and Lewis and Clark's different views on it; the abundance of species; and more. Connect with
Ep. 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?; wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Area; how the Alaskan Arctic might be getting a data center, plus the rapid spread of data centers across the country; and more. Thanks to our partner: Mountain Dew. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an American Origi
Ep. 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 on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 billfish and the end of integrity in fishing; Louisiana's National Forest land transfer; the first ever detection of CWD in Wyoming's largest elk herd; South Dakota sets an unprecedented elk hunting management plan; Michigan's major buck hunti
Ep. 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 MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 perspective; predator snails; predation rates impacted by nearly a dozen factors; how coyote management is ineffective if not time-targeted after breeding pairs mate; controlling wolves by controlling pack size; how recreational hunting is absolutely
Ep. 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 MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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; grizzly attacks at National Parks; spearfishing in Michigan; public land transfers in Alaska; a $44K walleye in Iowa; mountain lion populations rebounding; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve
Ep. 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 Montana; conservation herds vs. wild herds, and how there are very few wild bison; why do people actually think cattle ranching is more favorable?; the importance of private land bison herds; the grasslands crisis; connecting our food to cons
Ep. 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 bans; the biggest and most hated wildlife crossing in the world; a plan to save Great Lakes whitefish; Clovis first; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on
Ep. 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. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 best selling books on The Rise and Reign of Mammals and The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds sur
Ep. 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; a Ken Burn's-level Philandering Randimals production on the chimp civil wars; El Chapo's cocaine hippos; proposed federal cuts to conservation for 2027; black bears biting; an American hunter killed by elephants in Africa; and more. C
Ep. 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 MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 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 “12 in ‘26” film series. Both Clay and Bear Newcomb hunt black bears along the Alaskan coast–Bear with a modern rifle and Clay with a primitive self bow. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel Connec
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