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The MeatEater Podcast

MeatEater
Hunting
Conservation
Fishing
Cooking
Public Lands
Meateater
Meateater Trivia
Wildlife
Montana
Wildlife Conservation
Chronic Wasting Disease
Whitetail Deer
Jaguars
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Alan Rabinowitz
Theodore Roosevelt
Conservation Corridor
American Prairie

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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Steven Rinella talks with journalist and activist Hal Herring about the past, present, and future of America’s public lands.

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Only Fins Katie; livescope effectiveness; the commercial panfish fishery; Ted Cruz’s cormorant control bill; tough titties; Alaska Native and U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola; and more.

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Mark Kenyon guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Spencer Neuharth, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Omar Lopez, and Laura Mascari.

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Steven Rinella talks with Dr. Melanie Thornton about the water crisis on the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers.

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Recent Guests

Mary Peltola
Alaska Native, former U.S. representative, and U.S. Senate candidate
Episode: Ep. 953: You Can’t Afford Not To Fish
Ryan Gary
Black bass manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and fisheries researcher
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Ep. 953: You Can’t Afford Not To Fish
Melanie Thornton
Hydrologist and Senior Director of Western Water at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Episode: Ep. 951: Will The Colorado River Run Dry?
Doug Duren
Wisconsin Driftless Area landowner and conservation advocate
Episode: Ep. 950: Getting Paid to Hunt Deer on an Island
Cory Calkins
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Episode: Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX
Omar Lopez
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Episode: Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX
Logan Dove
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Episode: Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX
Brody Henderson
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Episode: Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX
Jordan Sillars
Producer and host of the true crime podcast Blood Trails
MeatEater
Episode: Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX

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Steven Rinella
Host of the show, known for in-depth discussions on hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55.2k ratings
  • Pretty good

    Great subjects with great perspectives. My only complaint is there’s not more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melvin Raymond
    United States13 days ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    LarryW
    14 days ago
  • Nebraska deer hunt with Steve

    I listened to this podcast and really appreciated the honesty and the true details of the hunt. We’ve all hunted with our friends and family having dynamic issues. Hunting differences personal Hunting styles that sometimes bring out the passion that we all show towards our hobbies. This episode was a true sentiment to that raw to the bone experience that bonds us together to our core. Congratulations gentlemen on such a hunt that brought me to leaving this statement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    50+ deer hunter
    United States23 days ago
  • Steve is such a fraud

    Seriously. Watch a video of him bowhunting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mike Babistry
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very Informational

    Steve, Janis, and the MeatEater crew are great at teaching listeners about different topics as well as engaging them on important topics that are worth discussing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin L C
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests and topics are frequently praised for authenticity and breadth of expertise.
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A subset of listeners prefers the traditional radio-style format and misses older segments.

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#237
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#1
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#12
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#1
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#1
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#22
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Ep. 951: Will The Colorado River Run Dry?
Q: Why is it not more strictly a conversation about agriculture?
Thornton agrees agriculture is central to the water-use problem, but cautions against framing solutions as agriculture versus conservation or urban versus rural. She points to voluntary conservation, irrigation modernization, and partnerships as practical approaches.
Ep. 953: You Can’t Afford Not To Fish
Q: What are some of the things happening to deplete fisheries in Alaska, and how has this turned into a political issue?
Peltola identifies farmed-fish competition, warming waters, ocean acidification, and industrial trawling and bycatch as pressures on fisheries. She says the issue has gained political importance because Alaska communities depend on salmon and other seafood for their livelihoods, food, and cultural traditions.
Ep. 953: You Can’t Afford Not To Fish
Q: Can you tell people a little bit about your childhood relationship to salmon and some of the activities you were brought up around?
Mary Peltola describes growing up on the Kuskokwim River, commercial drift-net fishing with her father, and experiencing salmon runs abundant enough to swamp their boat.
Ep. 951: Will The Colorado River Run Dry?
Q: Can you lay out the scope of what we're talking about when you see things about the Colorado River watershed?
Thornton describes a roughly 246,000-square-mile basin extending across seven states, supporting 40 million people's drinking water, agriculture, tribal communities, and fish and wildlife habitat.
Ep. 945: Larry the Cable Guy
Q: How did you come to do Larry the Cable Guy on stage?
Whitney explains that a comedy club owner billed him as Larry the Cable Guy after the character had become popular on radio. Audiences came to hear the character and asked for more, leading Whitney to build a full stage act around it.

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2. Ryan Gary
3. Melanie Thornton
4. Doug Duren
5. Cory Calkins
6. Omar Lopez
7. Logan Dove
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