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The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast

The Lady Jaye Meat Dudes
Wagyu
Wagyu Beef
United States
Akaushi
Australia
Triple Crown Steak Challenge
Grass-Fed
Six Springs Farms
French Brigade
Australian Wagyu Grading System
Booth Creek Wagyu
F1 Cross
Lone Mountain Wagyu
Nebraska
American Wagyu Association
Fullblood Wagyu
Grass-Fed Beef
Genetics
Wyoming Cowboy Cuts
Beef

Do you love meat? Do you know where YOUR meat comes from? We are the Meat Dudes! We own a restaurant and butcher shop in West Seattle (Lady Jaye) and love talking about meat. From WAGYU beef to barbecue and the restaurant industry, we cover how the meat industry works, how to cook meat, bbq culture and meat sustainability. Join us on this meat journey!

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Latest Episodes

Most Americans know Japanese Wagyu for one thing: A5 marbling.

But there's a lot more to the story.

In this episode, we sit down with Yuta Abe, a Wagyu tour guide, agricultural interpreter, and industry insider based in Hokkaido, Japan, to explore ... more

What exactly is Akaushi Wagyu, and how is it different from Japanese Black Wagyu?

This week, The Meat Dudes sit down with Seth Christensen of Christensen Genetics for a fascinating conversation about Akaushi (Japanese Red Wagyu), cattle genetics, ma... more

In this episode, we sit down with Brad from Butcher Wizard to talk all things beef, butchery, and how to actually save money while eating better.

We break down the biggest mistakes people make when buying meat, why the “big 3” cuts aren’t always the... more

Brazil may be the world’s largest cattle producer… but its Wagyu industry is still just getting started.

In this episode, we sit down with Brazilian Wagyu researcher and breeder Dr. Ricardo Zanella to break down how Wagyu is growing across Brazil an... more

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Seth Christensen
Geneticist focused on cattle breeding and Akaushi; founder at Christensen Genetics
Christensen Genetics
Episode: The Biggest Misconceptions About Akaushi Wagyu | Seth Christensen - Christensen Genetics
Brad Baych
Creator of Butcher Wizard YouTube channel and author of Primal Cuts
Butcher Wizard; Author of Primal Cuts
Episode: How to Save Money on Steak + The Most Underrated Cuts (Butcher Wizard)
Dr. Ricardo Zanella
Leading Wagyu researcher from Brazil; board member of the Brazilian Wagyu Breeders Association
University of Passo Fundo; Brazilian Wagyu Association
Episode: Brazilian Wagyu Explained | How Brazil Is Building a Serious Wagyu Industry w/ Dr. Ricardo Zanella
Dave Dreiling
Founder/Executive at Booth Creek Wagyu
Booth Creek Wagyu
Episode: How to Pick the Right Wagyu Steak (Marbling, Grading & Buying Tips) | Booth Creek Wagyu
Travis Stockstill
Director of Operations at Jack Mountain Meats; experienced butcher and industry educator
Jack Mountain Meats
Episode: Inside the Mind of a Career Butcher (75,000 Animals Later)
Kenji López-Alt
Chef, meat scientist, author of The Food Lab and The Walk
Kenji López-Alt (author and culinary scientist)
Episode: Kenji López-Alt on Wagyu, Steak Science, and Cooking the Perfect Beef
Rollins Brown
Farmer at Everglades Ranch, Florida
Everglades Ranch
Episode: American Wagyu in the Everglades (Florida Ranchers Explain Their F1 Secret)
Alex Brown
Rollins' brother, involved in direct marketing and farming across family businesses
Everglades Ranch / family agriculture
Episode: American Wagyu in the Everglades (Florida Ranchers Explain Their F1 Secret)
Jesse Chiconi
Australian Wagyu expert, 4C Consultancy
4C Consultancy
Episode: Australian Wagyu Explained (Grading, Flavor, and Why It Shows Up in the U.S.)

Hosts

Evan
Host of The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast; runs a West Seattle restaurant and butcher shop
Tyler
Co-host of The Meat Dudes Podcast; focused on meat education and Wagyu discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Bringing the facts!

    Love how grounded this is in key expert perspective. Learning a lot and love how this cuts through common misconceptions about meat.

    Also, huge Lady Jaye fan! Can’t wait until your new meat shop opens in South Park!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    muefasa
    United States2 months ago
  • Ummm, Smoked Bologna Sandwiches?!??

    Born and raised in Washington, and you just shattered my reality with a sandwich.

    Bring. It. Back.

    Loving the podcast—can’t wait to pay my respects (and my appetite) to Lady Jaye.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alissaturosik
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests' real-world experiences help separate hype from facts about meat.
Listeners appreciate transparency and educational tone about Wagyu and labeling.
Grounded in expert perspectives and practical tips for home cooks and pros.

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#149
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#115
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#213
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The Biggest Misconceptions About Akaushi Wagyu | Seth Christensen - Christensen Genetics
Q: What made you decide to focus on Akaushi cattle specifically, instead of going with the more common Japanese Black?
My decision came from a live cattle background and the realization that Akaushi offers a combination of growth and marbling that can meet consumer desires for a beef-eating experience that's not solely about max marbling; it also brings rancher-friendly management and a distinct finished product that sits well between traditional Angus and pure Japanese Wagyu.
The Biggest Misconceptions About Akaushi Wagyu | Seth Christensen - Christensen Genetics
Q: I want to get right into it, and I want to ask you what your definition of Wagyu beef is.
Wagyu is a broad spectrum that includes anything with Japanese origin and a range from commodity-grade to high-end products like A5; the key is understanding that Wagyu isn't a single meat style but a family of beef with varying marbling, flavor, and texture depending on breed, finishing, and processing.
#42 Oui Chef! Breaking down the French Brigade, Beef Toro and NFL HOF'er Joe Thomas with Six Springs Farms and HOF Beef!
Q: Why Wagyu for Hall of Fame Beef and Six Springs Farms?
Wagyu was chosen for its marbling, health aspects, and the ability to finish cattle slowly and humanely with high-quality genetics, aligning with a mission to produce the best-tasting beef while promoting healthier, sustainable farming practices.
#42 Oui Chef! Breaking down the French Brigade, Beef Toro and NFL HOF'er Joe Thomas with Six Springs Farms and HOF Beef!
Q: What is Six Springs Farms all about?
Six Springs Farms started in 2012 after a life-changing Wagyu experience in Japan; it focuses on raising high-quality beef with a long-term, family-oriented approach, eventually expanding into Wagyu through embryo transfer and partnerships with Vermont Wagyu to create a premium product for Hall of Fame Beef.
How to Save Money on Steak + The Most Underrated Cuts (Butcher Wizard)
Q: What is one undervalued cut that home cooks should consider to save money without sacrificing flavor?
Brad points to the chuck as the primary undervalued primal, highlighting chuck eyes, terrace majors, flat irons, and Denver steaks as versatile, cost-effective alternatives that deliver near-equivalent experiences to pricier steaks when prepared correctly.

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What is The Meat Dudes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two meat-focused hosts explore Wagyu, whole-carcass utilization, and practical butchery with a mix of industry guests and practitioner insights. Episodes center on value-cut strategies for home cooks, truthful labeling and transparency in Wagyu programs, and educational takes on marbling, grading, and sourcing. A standout throughline is connecting restaurant, butcher shop, and consumer education—often featuring guest experts from farms, processing, and research to demystify beyond-market hype while offering actionable tips for cooking, buying, and evaluating beef. The show also leans into regional diversity in Wagyu production and direct-to-consumer models, making it helpful for listeners who want real-world, craft-oriented guidance and tra... more

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1. Seth Christensen
2. Brad Baych
3. Dr. Ricardo Zanella
4. Dave Dreiling
5. Travis Stockstill
6. Kenji López-Alt
7. Rollins Brown
8. Alex Brown

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