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The MeatEater Podcast
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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 expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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Ep. 902: The Pros, Cons, and Complications of Data Centers
Today01:51:43Summary readySteven Rinella talks with journalist Ann Vaughan about the costs of datacenters on water, energy, and the land. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 901: Trump’s Turkey Ammo, Venison at Wimbledon, Death Threats in Alabama, Texas Turns Soft
4d ago01:31:33Summary readySteven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Spencer’s rare bird sighting; goose removals lead to death threats; venison is on the menu at Wimbledon; Texas developers are shutting down shooting ranges; coyotes are eating iguanas; and the Trump family buys a tungsten mine. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 900: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXIV
5d ago00:45:02Summary readySpencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Sarah Delany, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 899: Jim Heffelfinger, The Deer Preacher
1w ago01:46:15Summary readySteven Rinella talks with Jim Heffelfinger about: the Rompola mystery; lead poisoning from ammo; CWD impacts on humans and deer; the future of Mule Deer; and did wolves fix Yellowstone? Follow Jim on Instagram @cervidnut Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 898: Marijuana Users Win In the Supreme Court, Sicilian Curses, North Carolina Elk Hunt
2w ago01:32:43Summary readySteven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: marijuana users buying guns; Steve’s Sicilian swear words; logging after wind storms; the North Carolina elk hunt; the Colorado moose explosion; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 897: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXIII
2w ago00:42:20Summary readySpencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Nate Mason, Jon Montresor, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 896: Who Were the Neanderthals?
2w ago01:26:30Summary readySteven Rinella talks with authors Dimitra Papagianni and Michael A. Morse. Topics discussed: What we mean when we say “neanderthal,” taal v. thaal; 23andMe; human and neanderthal interactions; how language may have operated; cannibalism through the ages; neanderthal fashion; the limits of site excavation; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 895: Project Punt Gun | 12 in '26
2w ago01:03:41Summary readySpencer Neuharth gives behind-the-scenes details and answers viewer questions about his “12 in '26” punt gun experiment with crew members Seth and Max. They're also joined by Joel Kolander of Rock Island Auction, who will be auctioning off the punt gun with 100% of proceeds going back to Land Access Initiative. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 894: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXII
3w ago00:49:49Summary readySpencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, and Logan Dove. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an American Original. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 893: A $6 Million Marlin, Fake AI Wildlife News, and Killing a Colorado Wolf
3w ago01:07:56Summary readySteven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The punt gun video is imminent; hipster Brody; the lack of chill from a lakeside tiki hut owner; the killing of a "protected" wolf in CO; how AI misinformation has infiltrated wildlife news; a life changing marlin out of the Big Rock tourney; elk tag tax fraud; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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