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Ep. 938: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXVI

The MeatEater Podcast

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Host Spencer Newarth leads six regular players through a ten-round quiz show covering hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking on The MeatEater Podcast. The episode begins with a mailbag question offering advice to a solo elk hunter on managing loneliness, followed by listener feedback on world record bass categories and IGFA species updates. Brody finishes the game with a perfect score, securing a $1,000 donation for the National Deer Association during Whitetail Week.

  • Solo hunters can combat isolation during extended trips by reading short books, taking naps, playing card games, and visiting nearby towns. 3:28
  • The International Game Fish Association updated bass records in 2024, designating a 2.5-pound catch as the spotted bass record. 8:21
  • California leads the United States with eighteen national forests, while Alaska holds the most total acreage. 24:29
  • Cannonball Run drivers utilize thermal scopes and image-stabilizing binoculars to detect and avoid deer on public highways during the illegal race. 27:54

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro Ads and Sponsorships

    The episode opens with a series of commercial spots from Granger, Lincoln, and Wild Turkey, setting the tone before the show begins.

  2. 1:45
    Host Introduction and Mailbag Question

    Spencer Newarth welcomes listeners, introduces the trivia crew, and answers a listener mailbag question about solo hunting loneliness.

  3. 6:24
    Whitetail Week Promotion

    The hosts promote Whitetail Week, detailing the giveaway and how listeners can enter to win a guided hunt.

  4. 10:50
    Trivia Game Kickoff

    Spencer announces the start of the 10‑round quiz show, outlining the categories and prize structure.

  5. 19:52
    Questions 4–6: Woodsmanship, Conservation, Wildlife

    Contestants tackle questions on woodsmanship, conservation, and a tricky wildlife query about the Cannonball Run.

  6. 30:08
    Questions 7–9: Hunting, Woodsmanship, Fishing

    The game continues with questions on hunting lore, a turkey‑related word, and the river that flows through Niagara Falls.

  7. 42:10
    Question 10: Cooking

    The final question asks about Biloxi, Mississippi, and the host explains the city's historical seafood prominence.

  8. 45:26
    Closing and Final Announcements

    The hosts wrap up the show, announce the winner, discuss the donation, and preview future episodes.

Highlights

  • 3:28

    Advice for Solo Elk Huntersstrategy

    The panel advises a solo archer to pass the time by reading short paperbacks, playing solitary card games, taking naps, and driving into town for a burger and a beer.

  • 8:21

    Revised World Record Bass Scienceinsight

    The host addresses listener complaints about bass records, explaining that 2024 IGFA research reclassified many spotted bass records as Alabama bass.

  • 11:26

    Virginia Wild Turkey Populationdata

    Virginia leads a group of selected states with an estimated wild turkey population of 180,000 birds.

  • 14:47

    The Godfather Part Two Triviainsight

    Players identify the iconic scene where Michael Corleone has Fredo executed while fishing on Lake Tahoe.

  • 26:41

    Cannonball Run Deer Hazardsstrategy

    Competitors in the illegal New York-to-California race now equip vehicles with thermal scopes to avoid hitting whitetail deer.

  • 30:11

    Hunter S. Thompson Hemingway Theftstory

    Hunter S. Thompson famously stole elk antlers from Ernest Hemingway's home in Idaho, which his wife returned decades later.

  • 38:03

    Niagara River Factsdata

    The 36-mile-long Niagara River flows from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and features world-class fishing for salmon and trout.

  • 42:12

    Biloxi Seafood Capital Historyinsight

    Biloxi, Mississippi, known as the seafood capital of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, processed millions of pounds of shrimp and oysters.

Quotes

  • “The room did well. It's estimated that there are 180,000 turkeys in Virginia, 140,000 in Oklahoma, 70,000 in Maine, and 50,000 in Idaho.”
    Unnamed speaker · 12:07
  • “The current record for making it from New York to LA, which is the distance of two thousand eight hundred thirteen miles, was set in twenty twenty-five.”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:29
  • “Biloxi, which is located in this state, was known as the seafood capital of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”
    Unnamed speaker · 42:12
  • “The IGFA is pleased to announce significant updates to bass record categories based on the latest scientific findings.”
    Unnamed speaker · 8:35
  • Grainger 0:00–0:29
  • Lincoln Rejuvenate 0:34–0:59
  • Wild Turkey Bourbon 1:05–1:29
  • Bush Light 2:02–2:13
  • OnDeck 25:37–26:05
  • Lincoln Rejuvenate 26:14–26:30
  • Bet365 46:02–46:40
  • Boost Mobile 47:03–47:25

About this episode

Spencer Neuharth https://www.instagram.com/spencerneuharth/?hl=en hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Laura Mascari, Brianna Stroebe, and Dane Williams. Presented by Busch Light 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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7,628 words · 8 speakers

Topics

  • California
  • Meat Eater
  • Cannonball Run
  • Washboard
  • Tiger Salamander
  • Niagara River
  • Ford
  • The Godfather Part Two
  • Lincoln Navigator
  • Biloxi Mississippi

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