Ep. 865: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXIII

The MeatEater Podcast50mApril 22, 2026

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In this episode of Meat Eater Trivia, host Spencer Newharth leads a lively 10-round quiz show featuring guests Brody, Nate, John, Marge, Logan, and Maxwell, with Phil making a guest appearance. The game focuses on four Meat Eater verticals: hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking, with a $500 donation to a conservation group going to the winner. The episode kicks off with a fundraising appeal for SaveTuckertown.org, aiming to preserve 4,000 acres of public land in North Carolina with $200,000 in matching funds from MeatEater and OnX. The trivia questions range from identifying the best wood for smoking fish (alder) to the most produced shotgun in history (Mossberg 500), the invasive Eurasian collared dove, and the meaning of 'hand' as a unit of horse measurement. A highlight is the final question about boating accidents, where May ranks fourth, surprising many. Brody wins with nine correct answers, but second-place Nate chooses the recipient: The Station Foundation, a nonprofit supporting military veterans through hunting programs. The episode blends humor, camaraderie, and conservation advocacy, ending with a promotional tease for the true crime podcast Blood Trails.

Key Takeaways
1

Aim to preserve public lands by supporting campaigns like SaveTuckertown.org with matching donations from MeatEater and OnX.

2

Alder wood is the best for smoking fish due to its mild, sweet smoke that enhances flavor without overpowering.

3

The Mossberg 500 is the most produced shotgun in history, with over 12 million units made.

4

Eurasian collared doves are invasive birds identified by a black neck stripe and are legally hunted in most states.

5

A 'hand' is a four-inch unit used to measure a horse’s height from the ground to the withers.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Fundraising for Public Land

We want them going public. Here's the deal. MeatEater and OnX have each put up $100,000 to match your donations. That's $200,000 in matching funds on the table.

Highlight
1:40
3 min

Trivia Game Begins: Cooking & Hunting

The trivia game kicks off with cooking and hunting questions, including the best wood for fish (alder) and the most produced shotgun (Mossberg 500).

5:00
5 min

Conservation & Woodsmanship

Questions focus on invasive species (Eurasian collared dove), horse measurement (hand), and the origin of 'Mickey Mouse boots'.

10:00
10 min

Fishing & Wildlife

Baleen is made of keratin, the same protein that makes up our fingernails and hair.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Final Questions & Winner Announcement

May has the fourth most boating accidents in the U.S., with July, August, and June ranking higher.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
We want them going public. Here's the deal. MeatEater and OnX have each put up $100,000 to match your donations. That's $200,000 in matching funds on the table.
Spencer Newharth0:26
Viral: 85.0
Baleen is made of keratin, the same protein that makes up our fingernails and hair.
Spencer Newharth46:40
Viral: 80.0
May has the fourth most boating accidents in the U.S., with July, August, and June ranking higher.
Spencer Newharth84:50
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Spencer Newharth

Guests

Brody HendersonNateJohnMargeLoganMaxwellPhil
Topics Discussed
public land conservation95%trivia game show90%wildlife and invasive species85%veteran hunting programs80%fishing and seafood80%hunting gear and firearms75%horse measurement70%boating safety65%
People & Brands

MeatEater

brand

20xPositive

Spencer Newharth

person

15xPositive

Brody Henderson

person

12xPositive

Phil

person

12xPositive

Maxwell

person

10xPositive

Nate

person

10xPositive

John

person

8xNeutral

Marge

person

7xPositive

Logan

person

6xPositive

Mossberg 500

product

6xPositive

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