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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

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Advertisements

    The episode opens with a series of brief ads and the host’s introduction to the MeatEater Trivia game show.

  2. 2:19
    Mailbag Question Introduction

    The host introduces a listener mailbag question about balancing newborn parenting with hunting and fishing.

  3. 8:40
    Game Show Begins: Question One

    The trivia game starts with the first question about the Alabama Mobile Bay Jubilee.

  4. 11:48
    Question Two: Incisors on Beavers

    Contestants answer a biology question about the seven‑letter word for beaver front teeth.

  5. 13:00
    Wrap‑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.

  6. 15:24
    Question Three: Snapping Turtle Meat

    A quirky question asks for the seventh type of meat found on a snapping turtle.

  7. 16:41
    Question Four: Polydactyl Animals

    Contestants identify the extra body part that polydactyl animals possess.

  8. 19:25
    Question Five: Duck Stamp Cost

    The quiz tests knowledge of the 2026 price of a U.S. duck stamp.

  9. 26:47
    Question Six: Winchester Mystery House

    A listener question about the famous mansion built by Sarah Winchester is posed.

  10. 30:59
    Question Seven: Sonoran Desert

    Contestants answer a geography question about the wettest desert in North America.

  11. 33:57
    Question Eight: Erin Brockovich

    A trivia question asks for the name of the real person who inspired a famous legal drama.

  12. 38:44
    Question 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

    Winchester Mystery Housestory

    Question six explores the bizarre San Jose mansion built by Sarah Winchester, featuring stairs leading to ceilings and doors opening to drops.

  • 33:57

    Erin Brockovich Lawsuitstory

    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
  • 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

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Topics

  • Trivia
  • Hunting and Fishing
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Parenting
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Natural History

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