The MeatEater Podcast

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1. Ep. 854: Dogs That Hunt Humans

   30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 51 min

   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 with animals; joining the police department; what an…

2. Ep. 853: Turkeys Break the Internet, Tungsten Ammo Gets Expensive, and Black Bear Politics Flare

   26 Mar 2026 · 1 h 42 min

   Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Clay’s “12 in ‘26” Utah mountain lion hunt; the Bear Grease YouTube channel; our Spring Turkey Giveaway; how to pronounce “Neanderthal”; correcting Steve on the Open…

3. Ep. 852: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCIX

   25 Mar 2026 · 44 min

   Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, Nate Mason, Roman Schnobrich, and Jon Montressor. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and…

4. Ep. 851: The Promise and Controversy of American Prairie

   23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 41 min

   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 preserves in the country; plains for buffalo; land…

5. Ep. 850: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVIII

   18 Mar 2026 · 43 min

   Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Maggie Smith, Nate Mason, and Laura Mascari. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube…

6. Ep. 849: Fur Bans, Gonad Jerky, and Connor “Bass Head” Hellebuyck

   17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 37 min

   Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Mark Kenyon’s upcoming new podcast; Kimi Werner’s cookbook: Kimi's Kitchen; clarifying what a porterhouse cut is; an interview with Olympic Gold Medal-winning ice hockey…

7. Ep. 848: How America Almost Lost Its Birds

   16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 25 min

   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 did and didn't want The Migratory Bird Act; the commercial…

8. Ep. 847: Neanderthal Love, Mule Deer Eradication, and Mink Eyelashes

   12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 43 min

   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 bleak future; Spencer's 2026 America The Beautiful Pass;…

9. Ep. 846: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVII

   11 Mar 2026 · 44 min

   Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Max Barta, and Hanzi Deschermeier. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,…

10. Ep. 845: Can Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Be Saved?

    9 Mar 2026 · 2 h 15 min

    Steven Rinella talks with Karl Malcolm of the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock Society and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: Forest health issues; less and less access to good ruffed grouse and woodcock hunting;…

11. Ep. 844: The Grand Finale Extravaganza | MeatEater Radio Live!

    6 Mar 2026 · 6 h 27 min

    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 Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and…

12. Ep. 843: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCVI

    4 Mar 2026 · 48 min

    Brody Henderson guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Spencer Neuharth, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alyssa Smith, and Cory Calkins. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and…

13. Ep. 842: Jani's Hunt for a Manitoba Giant | 12 in '26

    3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    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 over bait for the very first time to see what the fuss is…

14. Ep. 841: Theodore Roosevelt on Love, Ladies, and Conservation

    2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 49 min

    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 Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed:…

15. Ep. 840: Polar Bear Jail and an Olympic Cheesemonger | MeatEater Radio Live!

    27 Feb 2026 · 1 h 19 min

    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 World," key into some listener Hot Tips, revisit 2018's The…

16. Ep. 839: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 3

    25 Feb 2026 · 48 min

    Spencer Neuharth hosts the Final Round of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram,…

17. Ep. 838: How To Translate Animal Language

    23 Feb 2026 · 2 h 22 min

    Steven Rinella talks with naturalist, writer, and sculptor George Bumann, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylore, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: George's book, Eavesdropping On Animals; Animal vocalizations;…

18. Ep. 837: This Episode is Called "It's the Third-to-Last Episode" | MeatEater Radio Live!

    20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 11 min

    Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris, talk about their recent travels to conventions and hunts, interview Scott Heidebrink of American Prairie about the BLM's recent decision to revoke the…

19. Ep. 836: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 2

    18 Feb 2026 · 47 min

    Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 2 of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,…

20. Ep. 835: Attack Of The Screw Worms

    16 Feb 2026 · 2 h 02 min

    Steven Rinella talks with Caleb Hubbard of the Hubbard Urban Entymology Lab at New Mexico State University and "Bubbly" Doug Duren. Topics discussed: Stay tuned for twice a week MeatEater Podcast drops starting in…

21. Ep. 834: Dr. Crayfish, Fox Collars, and Blue Tarps | MeatEater Radio Live!

    13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 09 min

    Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Maggie Hudlow, and Seth Morris talk with ecologist Dr. Zack Graham about some of the world's rarest crayfish, mull over some piping Hot Tips, learn about collaring foxes in the Grand Tetons with…

22. Ep. 833: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 1

    11 Feb 2026 · 51 min

    Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 1 of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,…

23. Ep. 832: Osceola, Native American Slavery, and The Seminole Wars

    9 Feb 2026 · 1 h 54 min

    Steven Rinella talks with author Jamie Holmes, Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Jamie's new book, The Free and the Dead: The Untold Story of the Black Seminole…

24. Ep. 831: A Wildlife Officer and Skier Walk Into a Bar | MeatEater Radio Live!

    6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 37 min

    Hosts Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris interview Olympic biathlete Paul Schommer and his coach, Matt Emmons, about competing in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, look back 20 years in another edition…

25. Ep. 830: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCII

    4 Feb 2026 · 54 min

    Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Doug Duren, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Hanzi Deschermeier, and Reva Hansen. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube…

26. Ep. 829: Who Will Save the Columbia River's Salmon?

    2 Feb 2026 · 2 h 44 min

    Steven Rinella talks with Donella Miller and Doug Hatch of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, Seth Morris, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed:…

27. Ep. 828: Nonresidents, Wildlife Commissions, and the Boundary Waters | MeatEater Radio Live!

    30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 28 min

    Hosts Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins chat with Chef Lukas Leaf of Modern Carnivore and Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters about the recent threats to one of our county's most cherished wild places, stage…

28. Ep. 827: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCI

    28 Jan 2026 · 47 min

    Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Alyssa Smith, Cory Calkins, and Tressa Croaker. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,…

29. Ep. 826: Like Nuts on a Cat

    26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 24 min

    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…

30. Ep. 825: Snowflake Man and the Cadaver Otter | MeatEater Radio Live!

    23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 25 min

    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…

31. Ep. 824: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CC

    21 Jan 2026 · 46 min

    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,…

32. Ep. 823: Restoring Alaska's Wild Buffalo

    19 Jan 2026 · 2 h 04 min

    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…

33. Ep. 822: Public Lands and Weird Headlines | MeatEater Radio Live!

    16 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

34. Ep. 821: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCIX

    14 Jan 2026 · 40 min

    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…

35. Ep. 820: Skunks Ruin A Marriage and Colorado’s Wolf Plan In Trouble

    12 Jan 2026 · 1 h 39 min

    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…

36. Ep. 819: $0 Tax Stamps and Mr. Bear Grease Himself | MeatEater Radio Live!

    9 Jan 2026 · 1 h 06 min

    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…

37. Ep. 818: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCVIII

    7 Jan 2026 · 54 min

    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,…

38. Ep. 817: Conservation Wins and Losses with Senator Martin Heinrich

    5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 59 min

    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,…

39. Ep. 816: New Year's Resolutions, Mutant Turkeys, and Goodbye (Sort Of) Cal | MeatEater Radio Live!

    2 Jan 2026 · 1 h 21 min

    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…

40. Ep. 815: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCVII

    31 Dec 2025 · 42 min

    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…

41. Ep. 814: Photographing Wolf Kills, Underwater Beavers, and Other Impossible Shots

    29 Dec 2025 · 2 h 00 min

    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…

42. Ep. 813: Stolen Elk and the Best Fishing Lures of All Time | MeatEater Radio (Not) Live!

    26 Dec 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    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…

43. Ep. 812: The Best Grub in Texas

    25 Dec 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    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;…

44. Ep. 811: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCVI

    24 Dec 2025 · 50 min

    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…

45. Ep. 810: The Perfect Country and Western Song

    23 Dec 2025 · 22 min

    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…

46. Ep. 809: The 209 - A Backyard Hunt For An Iowa Giant

    22 Dec 2025 · 1 h 45 min

    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.…

47. Ep. 808: A Costa Rican Immigrant on Hunting In America

    20 Dec 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    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…

48. Ep. 807: Dew Claws, Buck Nuts, and Christmas Trees | MeatEater Radio Live!

    19 Dec 2025 · 1 h 11 min

    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…

49. Ep. 806: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CXCV

    17 Dec 2025 · 52 min

    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,…

50. Ep. 805: The Condo Butcher, Bison as Wildlife, and Other News

    15 Dec 2025 · 1 h 37 min

    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…