Ep. 913: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXVIII
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This episode of The MeatEater Podcast presents a 10-round trivia competition hosted by Spencer Newarth, featuring contestants Randall, Seth, Corey, Nate, Marge, and Omar. The game covers MeatEater's four verticals of hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking, with questions ranging from the Mobile Bay Jubilee in Alabama and beaver incisors to snapping turtle meat and the Winchester mystery house. Alongside the quiz, the participants discuss practical strategies for balancing fatherhood and outdoor pursuits, and Randall ultimately wins the $500 donation for Captains for Clean Water.
- When welcoming a newborn, communicate schedules in advance with your partner and maintain shared support systems. 6:14
- The Mobile Bay Jubilee in Alabama ranks second globally behind Tokyo Bay for bottom-dwelling creatures swarming shallow waters. 9:13
- Beaver front teeth are incisors, a tooth type found exclusively in mammals. 12:46
- The duck stamp price remains fixed at $25, with nearly all proceeds funding wildlife habitat preservation. 19:49
- Bald eagles engage in a courtship display known as the death spiral by locking talons and free-falling. 41:58
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Advertisements
The episode opens with a series of brief ads and the host’s introduction to the MeatEater Trivia game show.
- 2:19Mailbag Question Introduction
The host introduces a listener mailbag question about balancing newborn parenting with hunting and fishing.
- 8:40Game Show Begins: Question One
The trivia game starts with the first question about the Alabama Mobile Bay Jubilee.
- 11:48Question Two: Incisors on Beavers
Contestants answer a biology question about the seven‑letter word for beaver front teeth.
- 13:00Wrap‑Up and Donation Announcement
The host announces the winner, confirms the $500 donation to Captains for Clean Water, and signs off with a final ad.
- 15:24Question Three: Snapping Turtle Meat
A quirky question asks for the seventh type of meat found on a snapping turtle.
- 16:41Question Four: Polydactyl Animals
Contestants identify the extra body part that polydactyl animals possess.
- 19:25Question Five: Duck Stamp Cost
The quiz tests knowledge of the 2026 price of a U.S. duck stamp.
- 26:47Question Six: Winchester Mystery House
A listener question about the famous mansion built by Sarah Winchester is posed.
- 30:59Question Seven: Sonoran Desert
Contestants answer a geography question about the wettest desert in North America.
- 33:57Question Eight: Erin Brockovich
A trivia question asks for the name of the real person who inspired a famous legal drama.
- 38:44Question Nine: Vibram Soles
The quiz challenges contestants to name the product Vibram specializes in.
Highlights
- 1:44
Balancing Fatherhood and Huntingstrategy
The panel discusses how new fathers can balance hunting and fishing with work and a newborn, emphasizing communication, calendar planning, and relying on supportive partners.
- 9:13
Mobile Bay Jubileeinsight
Contestants tackle question one about America's biggest jubilee event in Alabama, where thousands of marine creatures swarm shallow water.
- 13:47
Snapping Turtle Meat Typesdata
Contestants debate the seven supposed flavor profiles found on snapping turtle meat, discovering fish is the final protein on the list.
- 20:34
Duck Stamp Costdata
The hosts discuss the current price of a federal duck stamp, noting that it has remained $25 since 2014.
- 23:49
Mountain Dew Triviainsight
A bonus trivia question challenges the room to identify the decade when both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Mountain Dew were created.
- 27:59
Question six explores the bizarre San Jose mansion built by Sarah Winchester, featuring stairs leading to ceilings and doors opening to drops.
- 33:57
Question eight covers the real-life legal drama involving Erin Brockovich uncovering utility company water pollution in Hinkley, California.
- 41:58
Bald Eagle Death Spiralinsight
The final question reveals the dramatic courtship display where bald eagles interlock talons and free-fall toward earth.
Quotes
“The Mobile Bay Jubilee happens every summer. It occurs due to a combination of hot weather, calm winds, heavy rain, and incoming tides.”
Unnamed speaker · 10:36 “The Winchester mystery house was built by Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester, who served as president of the company.”
Unnamed speaker · 29:00 “The cartwheel display bald eagles do, known as the death spiral, is where two birds interlock their talons and free fall towards the earth.”
Unnamed speaker · 41:58 “Vibram calls themselves 'the world leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor and leisure activities.'”
Unnamed speaker · 39:50 “The four front chompers on a beaver are incisor.”
Unnamed speaker · 12:27
Sponsored segments
- Grainger 0:35–1:00
- Bush Light 2:10–2:13
- Mountain Dew 8:03–8:09
- OnDeck 22:48–23:08
- Lincoln 23:18–23:32
- Bet365 46:00–46:34
- Boost Mobile 46:44–46:59
About this episode
Spencer Neuharth https://www.instagram.com/spencerneuharth/?hl=en hosts MeatEater Trivia with Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Cory Calkins, Maggie Smith, and Omar Lopez. Enjoy Mountain Dew, an American Original. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/meateater, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/, Twitter https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg, and YouTube Clips https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork Shop Trivia Merch https://store.themeateater.com/collections/meateater-trivia/?lang=en_US See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcript
7,624 words · 8 speakers
Topics
- Trivia
- Hunting and Fishing
- Wildlife Conservation
- Parenting
- Outdoor Gear
- Natural History
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