Show overview
The MeatEater Podcast has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 880 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to over 1300 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 12th season.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 54 min and 2h 1m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 61 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 172 episodes published. Published by MeatEater.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 880 episodesEp. 876: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXVI
Ep. 875: Grizz Attack, Mountain Lions Rebound, and a $44K Walleye
Ep. 874: How To Start A Bison Ranch
Ep. 873: Clovis First, Saving The Great Lakes, and the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing
Ep. 872: Game On, Wives! MeatEater Trivia CCXV
Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?
Ep. 870: Chimp Wars, Cocaine Hippos, and Steve Destroys Animal Rights People
Ep. 869: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIV
Ep. 868: Clay and Bear’s Alaskan Coast Black Bear Hunt | 12 in '26
Ep. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85
Ep. 866: The Boundary Waters Tragedy, Oklahoma CWD, and Mutilated Paddlefish
Ep. 865: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIII
Ep. 864: Is Trawling Destroying Alaska's Fisheries?
Ep. 863: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXII
Ep. 862: Moose Hunting in North Dakota, Catfish Regs, and A Bigfoot Family
Ep. 861: The Defeat of Coronado
Ep. 860: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXI
Ep. 859: Man-Eating Lions, The Border Wall, and Judas Deer
Ep. 858: The Science and Magic of Hot Dogs
Ep. 857: Turkey Season Changes, the Death Valley Super Bloom, and Bad Poachers
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; Delta Waterfowl hen houses; more on TSS and tungsten; nibbling on nuts; turkey season changes; the Death Valley Super Bloom; bad poacher dudes; Shiras moose; and more. Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk 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.