The MeatEater Podcast

Steven Rinella talks with Kevin Murphy , Seth Morris , and Max Barta . Topics discussed: Fruit cakes; get ready for two drops per week from Steve and The MeatEater Podcast!; finding a mastadon's tusk in the shape of a penis; making a solution of fox piss, rain water, valerian root, and ore; cutting old growth; taking furs to the auction; human monogamy at the level of meerkats and beavers; how haz...

Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris speak with Sue Richardson about her great-great uncle, Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, and his groundbreaking nature photography, talk some gear, share Top 3s, and chat with Peace River K9 Search and Rescue's Michael Hadsell about the world's only search-and-rescue otter, Splash. Watch the live stream on the  MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, Alex Plachta, and Roman Schnobrich. Connect with MeatEater on  Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks withTom Seaton, lead biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Wood Bison Restoration Project .  Topics discussed: Where and when buffalo are considered wildlife and not; how to bring wild buffalo to Alaska; how much habitat is really there for wild buffalo?; is there truly a conflict between agriculture and and bison, or is it just perceived?;  the brucel...

Hosts Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, and Cory Calkins chat with Zach Lentsch and Chris Allen of the Protect Wyoming PAC about their new advocacy group, attempt to suss out Fake News, talk with Mark Kenyon about his new role as MeatEater's Director of Conservation and the latest news surrounding public lands, and cap off the show with another edition of Meat Poll. Watch the live stream on the M...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Logan Williamson, Cory Calkins, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on  Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with Brody Henderson , Janis Putelis , Randall Williams , Phil Taylor , and Corinne Schneider.   Topics discussed: Canadian hunters helping Canadian hunters; Corrections!; go see Steve's talk about his first trip to hunt in Africa at Safari Club International 's 2026 Convention ; how skunks can ruin a marriage; a Massachusetts lobster heist; results from the Florida black...

Hosts Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins interview Silencer Central's Brandon Maddox about all things suppressors and changes to the Tax Stamp in 2026, throw a Hot Tip Off, catch up with MeatEater's own Clay Newcomb, and help control the pet population in another round of MeatEater Price is Right. Watch the live stream on the  MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe...

Nate Mason guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Brody Henderson, Randall Wiliams, Seth Morris, Corinne Schneider, Cory Calkins, and Anthony Finissi. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich , Ryan Callaghan , and Randall Williams .  Topics discussed: Corner crossing and the Supreme Court ruling; stream access; the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, mining, and caribou; the Roadless Rule; where to develop and not develop renewables; relative bipartisan support for nuclear energy; reintroducing pronghorn back to an area of...

Hosts Brody Henderson, Ryan Callaghan, and Cory Calkins go deep with Dr. Phil Lavretsky about turkey mutations and his latest citizen science project, throwback to their favorite hunts of 2025, make some New Year's resolutions, and answer listener questions. Watch the live stream on the  MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagr...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Max Barta, Sarah Delany Maggie Smith, and Jon Montressor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with Ronan Donovan . Topics discussed: What it means to be a National Geographic Explorer; doing hard shit to get the perfect image; photographing beavers through the ice; when arctic wolves get used to you being around; musk ox kills; and more. Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  Twitter MeatEater on  Instag...

Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Cory Calkins, and Max Barta talk with Guns and Ammo's David Faubion about a wild confrontation in the field, share a round of Top 3s, chat with MeatEater's own Mark Kenyon about his favorite books for whitetail hunters, and answer listener questions.  Watch the live stream on the  MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Networ...

Steven Rinella talks with chef Jesse Griffiths , Janis Putelis, Clay Newcomb, Brent Reaves, and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: How everything is from around here; buying truck loads of ingredients in season; eating while podcasting; nilgai and hog hunting and field processing; and more.  Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  T...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Tressa Croaker, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with Reid Isbell , Dan Isbell , and Clay Newcomb . Topics discussed: Hosting MeatEater's God's Country podcast; Music Row and where music is made; yet another North vs. South thing; professional song-writing skills; a song about a mule; and more.  Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on  Instagram  and  Twitter MeatEater on ...

Steven Rinella talks with Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand . Topics discussed: Iowa's big-buck-killing Auditor of State and what an Auditor actually does ; 406 Boneworks ; running for Iowa Governor ; public servant vs. politician; catching chickens; the Des Moines Urban Buck Program ; the story of The 209*; donating wild game to food banks; and more. *The final official score has been recorded as 20...

Steven Rinella talks with Pablo Esquivel and Janis Putelis.  Topics discussed: Blow guns and sling shots; learning about ballistics; getting whopped as a kid for hunting illegally; cooking everything; when your ma designates your personal fry pan; coming to American; learning and hunting for a long time before getting a deer; and more.  Connect with Steve  and The MeatEater Podcast...

Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Ryan Callaghan, and Cory Calkins interview Matt Ross of the National Deer Association about what dew claws tell us about deer, throw a Hot Tip Off, play a round of Meat Poll, chat Christmas trees with Cornell University's Trent Preszler, and take a look at some regrettable tattoos. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The Meat...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Austin "Chilly" Chleborad. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with Janis Putelis , Brody Henderson , Randall Williams , Phil Taylor , and Corinne Schneider . Topics discussed: A snow goose with an underbite ; Steve betting on NFL teams because their mascots have grrrr; how dolphins always steal the spotlight; how it's just not "huckle bearer" ; the trials and tribulations of butchering elk in an apartment building; hunting advice needed...

Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Seth Morris, and Randall Williams don their Christmas Spirit in hopes of a visit from St. Nick, interview Kurt Steiner, who holds the record for most consecutive skips with a single rock throw, and bring back some Gear Talk. Watch the live stream on the  MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Faceb...

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Nate Mason, Maggie Smith, Cory Calkins, Tressa Croaker, and Laura Mascari. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop  Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Rinella talks with author Todd Goddard . Topics discussed: The first literary biography of Jim Harrison, Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, A Writer's Life ; a brilliant writer and a person full of flaws; blinded as a kid in one eye; a fly fishing snob who hated snobs; how writing poetry would lift Jim out of depression; respecting nature and not hunting or fishing more than you need;  Lege...