Ep. 490: Duck DNA: Are “Wild” Ducks Really Wild?

Steven Rinella talks with Pastor Shane Yates of Task Force Heroes, Janis Putelis, Austin "Chilly" Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The military CV that goes on and on; the important work that Task Force Heroes does for the veteran and first responder community; showering in love and massaging the heart; knowing the rules of where you are; more Chetiquette; what makes a good street cop; being with them; recalling experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan; suicide rates; the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms in dealing with trauma; how the outdoors can help heal us; what’s our hope hooked to?; spiritual resiliency; 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.

31 Mar 20251h 52min

Hosts Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Randall Williams are talkin' Turkey Week! They check-in with Dr. Phil Lavretsky about his new wild turkey DNA project, get the low-down on healthy turkey habitat with Kyle Lybarger, hot tip-off with chef Jesse Griffiths, take a tour of Janis' Wisconsin property with Wyatt Seep, and pick the winner of the 2025 Turkey Photo Contest. 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.

28 Mar 20251h 19min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Ryan Callaghan, Chilly Chleborad, Maggie Smith, Nate Mason, Matt Miller, Sarah Delany, and Logan Dove. 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.

26 Mar 202548min

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 202551min

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 20251h 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 20251h 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 202541min

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 20252h 14min