Ep. 240: Good Myths Die Hard

Steven Rinella talks with Matt James of Colossal Biosciences, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan,  Brody Henderson, and Randall Williams.  Topics discussed: Explaining de-extinction; bringing back the woolly mammoth, dodo bird, and Tasmanian tiger; bringing back Mingus, or Mingus 2.0; watch our Bull Boat race video between Steve and Cal; gene editing with CRISPR; how do you manage habitat for an animal that hasn’t been around for 400 years?; nature-based solutions for restoring ecosystems; developing technologies to create artificial wombs; eradication; and more.  Connect with Steve, MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Juni 20241h 52min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Mark Kenyon, Justin Gaethje, Mark Healey, Josh Smith, Patrick Hanley, Luke Caudillo, Scottie Lago, and Troy Hellman. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Juni 202440min

Steven Rinella talks with Shayne Burke, Chloe Burke, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan,  Brody Henderson, and Randall Williams.  Topics discussed: When your wife is an EMT and is there to help when you get mauled by a grizzly; when you go from catching and selling pigeons to raising baby pigeon chick pets; shed hunting and getting a stick in your eye; brain surgery; a honeymoon in WY; a momma bear with cubs; biting down on bear spray; a confiscated can; getting saved off the mountain; and more.  Connect with Steve, MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Juni 20241h 58min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steve Rinella, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Mackenzie Elmquist, and Max Barta. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juni 202452min

Steven Rinella talks with independent presidential candidate for the 2024 election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Topics discussed: Brain worms and bonding over parasites; getting mercury poisoning from eating all the fish you harvest; raising homing pigeons at age 7; being a master falconer; fighting polluters to keep water clean; making a list of every bad thing you ever did; focusing on what matters to people; government-subsidized vs. free market energy sources; Secret Service security; and more.  Connect with Steve, MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Juni 20242h 18min

Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Christine Sawicki, Max Barta, Alyssa Smith, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Trivia MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Juni 202445min

Steven Rinella talks with Doug Duren, Karl Malcolm, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Randall Williams.  Topics discussed: The Aldo Leopold Foundation; a diamond anniversary; how “A Sand County Almanac” remains powerfully relevant today; celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Gila Wilderness; Aldo Leopold quotes; the object and its shadow; get a chance to be part of our MeatEater Podcast recording by joining ME Experiences in Cypress Cove; our Trivia board game is back in stock; when the kid has a bully body; It’s-Better-When-You-Don’t-Get-One-Jani; bird watching with opera glasses; Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work; how you can’t put Aldo Leopold in a box; killing the things we love; Doug’s non-profit organization, Sharing the Land; pulling that saw; and more. Outro song "Shoot Straight" by Jared Hicks Connect with Steve, MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Juni 20242h 11min

Steven Rinella speaks with Patrick Hanley and Daniel Horner from Sig Sauer, Janis Putelis, Garrett Long, and Corinne Schneider.  Topics discussed: When a guy dares to do a "stick 'em up" robbery of your dad's veterinarian business; getting schooled at shooting competitions; the Sig Cross; the "man bun" caliber; left-handed Clovis hunters; how Steve just wants a folded stock; MOA or MIL; the new long range record holder; image stabilizing binoculars and rangefinders; and more.  Connect with Steve, MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Maj 20241h 20min