
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 experti... more
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Janis Putelis gives behind-the-scenes details and answers viewer questions about his “12 in '26” rifle and archery caribou hunts in Manitoba.
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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 ... more
Future Wild is a one-on-one interview podcast pairing host, author, and outdoorsman Mark Kenyon and world-class subject matter experts to explore topics relevant to the future of wildlife and wild places, hunting and fishing, and other outdoor pursui... more
Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Laura Mascari, Reva Hansen, and Cade McParland.
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I LOVE THIS PODCAST never stop posting I listen to this every time a new episode drops great job guys keep up the good work
This used to be my favorite podcast. It was informative, witty, and entertaining. The new formats are a total bore. They had a great formula but now it is almost unlistenable.
Ok, I am going to start by saying that most people do not know that “BLM” for Meat Eaters means Bureau of Land Management. Not Black Lives Matter. But I do not hunt. So, I was unaware that BLM meant Bureau of Land Management. An explanation would be appreciated.
Meateater’s content is my favorite media to take in, both podcasts and YouTube.
The loss of radio live in exchange for the news show is a real shame. Steve obviously feels too comfortable cutting off his co-hosts (including being derisive towards his audio engineer, very wannabe Howard Stern/Joe Rogan) and “holding court”, where the previous product made me feel like I could have contributed to the conversation if I had been in person.
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Morning! Loved the show, need more lion hunting/hound hunts out there. I watched the film twice and I’m a long time hound hunter and I don’t believe I’d call that dry ground hunting. Lots of snow around! Dry ground would be like what you did down in Arizona.
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The show combines hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor culture with long-form interviews, field stories, and policy discussions. Episodes frequently feature scientists, ranchers, wildlife managers, and veteran outdoor writers, delivering practical how-tos, ecosystem context, and timely debates about public lands, hunting access, and wildlife policy. A notable strength is its ability to mix rigorous expert insight with entertaining banter and real-world perspectives from the outdoor world. Listeners can expect deep dives on predator management, private ranching, and wildlife governance, tempered by humor and accessible storytelling that appeals to both enthusiasts and professionals in outdoor industries.
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