Ep. 863: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXII
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In this lively episode of Meat Eater Trivia CCXII, host Spencer Newarth leads a 10-round quiz featuring guests Giannis, Randall, Alec, Cade, Eric, Riva, Max, and Nate. The game covers four core themes—hunting, fishing, conservation, and cooking—with questions ranging from wildlife facts to culinary trivia. A standout moment comes when the hosts recommend books like *Ducks at a Distance* and *The Rivers Run Through Us* for newcomers moving from Australia to Alberta, blending practical advice with humor. The episode also highlights the importance of regional knowledge, with recommendations for apps like Merlin and OnX, and emphasizes the value of understanding North American ecosystems and waterways. The final round features a tiebreaker on Gulf Coast elevation, with Randall securing victory and earning a $500 donation to a conservation charity of his choice—used to buy turkeys for the next day. The episode closes with a promo for the upcoming second season of the true crime podcast *Blood Trails*, deepening the theme of stories that linger beyond the hunt.
For new outdoor enthusiasts moving to North America, prioritize region-specific guides like *Ducks at a Distance* and *The Rivers Run Through Us* to accelerate learning.
Use tech tools like Merlin (bird ID), OnX (trail mapping), and plant identifier apps to quickly adapt to unfamiliar ecosystems.
Understanding ecological terms like 'banana belt'—microclimates with warmer winter weather—can improve hunting and fishing success.
Humane fish slaughter techniques like Ikejime preserve meat quality and are essential for sushi-grade fish.
The term 'megafauna' refers to large animals like bears, bison, and mammoths, typically defined as weighing over 99 pounds or being the largest 10% of species in a region.
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Sponsor: Bear Grease 12 & 26 Film
Clay Newcomb promotes his new film '12 and 26' presented by Moultrie and Onyx, highlighting a muleback lion hunt in Utah with the Mecham family and Ty Evans.
Welcome to Meat Eater Trivia
Spencer Newarth welcomes the trivia team and introduces the $500 conservation prize. A mailbag question from Australian newcomers to Alberta prompts book and resource recommendations.
Book & Resource Recommendations for Newcomers
“If you're moving to another continent, you don't just need to learn the animals—you need to learn the regional conversations among sportsmen about places like the Missouri River country or the Badlands.”
Trivia Round 1–3: Wildlife, Conservation & Hunting
The quiz begins with a question on which country lacks bears (New Zealand), followed by IUCN Red List terminology (near-threatened), and a taxonomic analogy (cervid for deer).
Trivia Round 4–6: Fishing, Cooking & Ecology
“Banana belt is like a honey hole, right? No. We'll get to that later. What's your question?”
“This season, we're going deeper. From cold case files to whispered suspicions. From remote mountains to frozen backwoods.”
“He's not an honest person. He's incapable of being honest. Somebody somewhere knows something.”
“If you're moving to another continent, you don't just need to learn the animals—you need to learn the regional conversations among sportsmen about places like the Missouri River country or the Badlands.”
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Randall
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Max
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Spencer Newarth
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Cade
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Nate
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Giannis
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Riva
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Alec
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Eric
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Banana Belt
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