Ep. 212: Chad Mendes on the Fight, the Hunt, and the Food

Welcome to Blood Trails, MeatEater's first venture into true crime. Follow our very own Jordan Sillars as he investigates an unsolved murder that took place over 20 years ago in the turkey woods of Virginia. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 51min

Steven Rinella talks with Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Austin "Chilly" Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: How Steve's dying but "not contagious"; Randall having a hard time shooting a flintlock; southerners always beating northerners in MeatEater's Turkey Calling Contest; new spring gear from First Lite, FHF, Phelps, and DSD; 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.

24 Mar 1h 41min

Hosts Ryan Callaghan, Randall Williams, and Corinne Schneider take the good news with the bad on the public lands front, get a tour of the goodies at Gulf of Maine Inc. from "Tidepool" Tim Sheehan, suss out fake news, catch up with Jordan Sillars about his "Blood Trails," and get served a MeatEater Menu. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Mar 1h 19min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Collin Fopma, Nate Mason, Tressa Croaker, and Cade McParland. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 41min

Steven Rinella talks with chef Jesse Griffiths, Ryan Callaghan, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The Hog Book and The Turkey Book; Jesse's restaurant, Dai Due, just won a Michelin Green Star and is Steve's favorite restaurant; why it's illegal to remove a billfish from the water in the US; Randall's love of estate sales; FHF's sweet new EDC pack; Michelin stars and tires; cock fights; how everything served is from around here; cooking aoudad; a new use for an old cut; Jesse's recipe for belly meat remoulade; arguing about star anise; a routine with turkey wings; approachable and creative; heart, liver, gizzard; 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.

17 Mar 2h 14min

Hosts Spencer Neuharth, Randall Williams, and Cory Calkins get the lowdown on "The Goosinator," put One-Minute Fishing champ Pat Durkin back in the hot boat, play another game of MeatEater Radio's The Price is Right, and catch up with Joel Kolander of Rock Island Auction about a bevy of beautiful rifles. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Mar 1h 4min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, and Seth Morris. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to our new MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Mar 48min

Steven Rinella talks with chef Michael Hunter of Antler Kitchen Bar, Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The current state of US-Canada relations; Michael’s new cookbook; fox hunting on horseback; lampreys on scrotums; being knowledgeable enough to know when something actually costs money vs. saves money; boned from the left and boned from the right; submit your pictures for our 2026 F*cked Up Old Trucks calendar; Clear Cut Jani; Crown Lands; fall vs. spring turkey; Steve's CWD+ burger; when wild hog ribs are actually too fatty; 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.

10 Mar 2h 18min