Show overview
Cal of the Wild has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 468 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 28 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 105 episodes published. Published by MeatEater.
From the publisher
Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Latest Episodes
View all 468 episodesEp. 468: Catfish and Chips, Zombie Trout, and Record Duck Decoys
Ep. 467: Cocaine Salmon, Legislative Scorecard, and Oh My God It's Dry in the West
Ep. 466: The Hog Terminator, Bear News, and a New Record Rainbow Trout
Ep. 465: Wolf Attack, Captive Deer, and Wisconsin Cranes
Ep. 464: Robo-Grouse, Ferret Eradication, and What's Going on with the U.S. Forest Service
Ep. 463: Houndations - Dogs Just Might Be the Best Medicine
Ep. 462: Neanderthal Doctoring, Idaho Crime, and Legislation
Ep. 461: Crowdsourcing, Grizzly Drones, and Bigfoot Is a Hoax
This week, Cal covers two fascinating stories of wildlife managers using crowdsourcing to get things done, a new program in Japan to deploy bear-spray-wielding drones, and an explosive report that claims the famous bigfoot video was a fake. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 460: Houndations - Puppy Permission Slips and Untrained Training
This week, Tony explains how our dogs are always learning from us, whether we are training them or not, and how that can lead to behavioral issues as they age. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 459: Venison Thieves, Helicopter Hunting, and Very Old Birds
This week, Cal covers a troubling case of a deer processor who stole venison that was supposed to go to charity, a rancher who allegedly stole an elk head, and the world's oldest bird. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 458: Tipsy Hawks, Crime, and Grizzlies in California?
On this week's episode, Cal covers the push to reintroduce grizzly bears to California, an Alberta man who claimed to be dating his niece for a chance at deer tags, and what happens when you feed a raptor alcohol. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 457: Houndations - How to Know When It's Time for the Toughest Dog Decision
This week, Tony talks about end-of-life care for our dogs, and when we know that it's truly time to put them down. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 456: Colorado Fur, Oklahoma, and the Wrong Way to Mount a Deer
This week, Cal covers two concerning proposals in Colorado and Oklahoma, a new coyote management season in Michigan, and the best way to ruin taxidermy. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 455: Crime, Affordable Housing, and Alphabet Soup
This week, Cal tackles a proposal to roll back environmental regulations, a poacher who tried to import an endangered sheep from Pakistan, and whether we can solve the housing crisis by selling federal public land. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 454: Houndations - Off-Season Bird Dog Reality Checks
This week Tony explains how we often have a false-read on our dogs, and ourselves as trainers, and how we should try to accept reality to improve both during the off-season. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 453: Underpants Poacher, Old Bear Attacks, and the District of Columbia
This week, Cal covers an especially creative abalone poacher, a really, really old bear attack, and an update from our nation's capital. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 452: Falling Iguanas, Deer CPR, and Listener Mail
This week Cal talks about making public lands wherever they are a backyard issue. Iguanas taste mostly like chicken, and Alabama legislation. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 451: Houndations - The Right Tools for the Bird Dog Job
This week, Tony explains how often we view dog training tools in the wrong way, and how this holds our off-season sessions back. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 450: Corner Crossing, Lab-Grown Meat, and Family Poaching
This week Cal talks about good bills, bad bills, and the Rainy River watershed. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 449: Space Mirrors, Hunter Harassment, and Wolly Rhinos
This week, Cal tells you about a green energy plan to launch mirrors into space, a concerning tale of potential hunter harassment, an ancient wolf with a stomach-full of wolly rhino, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.