Meatgistics Podcast: From Animal To Edible

DOJ vs. Cargill, Crossing State Lines, & The Ultimate Meat Lineup

Jon and Austin tackle some big topics this week! They discuss the Department of Justice investigating Cargill, the legalities of selling state-inspected plants and products across state lines online, and then have some fun by creating their own “Meat Lineup”—their dream team of seasonings sold at Walton’s. It’s a mix of industry news, legal insights, and a little bit of competition you won’t want to miss!

A Sit-Down with Brett Walton: Leadership, Legacy & Meat Talk

In this special episode, Jon sits down with Brett Walton, CEO and co-owner of Walton’s, for a candid conversation. They cover a range of topics—from the journey of building Walton’s into a trusted name in meat processing to reflections on leadership, industry trends, and what’s next for the company. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to Meatgistics, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the men behind the brand.

From Arby’s to Brazil: Meat News, Quizzes & Controversies

This week, Jon and Austin serve up a sizzling episode packed with flavor and controversy. They dive into Arby’s new steak nuggets, explore the wild idea of making a dip can full of jerky, and challenge each other with a 10-question meat quiz. Things get serious as they discuss how contaminated meat can lead to UTIs, the euthanization of four gray wolves, EBT system issues affecting food access, and the latest on Brazil meat tariffs. It’s a mix of meat science, industry news, and a dash of wild trivia—don’t miss it!

Football, Meat Stocks, and State-by-State Cattle Trivia

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin dive into Walton’s exciting new collaboration with The Flush, featuring a limited-edition gift box available at waltons.com. With college football season kicking off, the guys discuss past and upcoming games. Jon rambles about his rough experience with meat stocks, and the duo discusses the rising price of steak. To wrap things up, there’s a pop-quiz on which states lead the nation in cattle supply! Can you guess the top ones? It’s a mix of meat, money, and football you won’t want to miss!

Frozen, Fearless, and Feral: Deer Breakdowns, Bear Attacks & a Lab-Grown Meat Rant

This week on the Meatgistics Podcast, Jon and Austin dive deep into the cold, discussing how long different meats can safely stay in your freezer before flavor or quality takes a hit. Chat writes a fiery rant about lab-grown meat that’ll get you thinking and laughing. The guys also share their latest video where they process a deer themselves, talk about the recent spike in bear attacks, and end the show with some hilarious deer videos for the Wild Card segment. It’s a perfect mix of meat talk, mayhem, and a touch of madness, just how we like it.

Pheasant Rangoon, Emotional Power of Steak, and a Talk with Will Hartnett

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, we sat down with Will Hartnett, FFA Advisor for Wall ISD, for an insightful conversation of agricultural education. Austin and Jon then sample Jon’s homemade Pheasant Rangoon and a variety of Buc-ee’s jerky flavors while diving into topics like the emotional connection people have with steak and a wild story about someone using lasers to protect their flock from bird flu.

Top 5 Sausage Dishes, Listeria Recalls & Aftermath of a Bear Attack

Ali and Jon enjoy sausage in red sauce with pasta while Jon counts down his top 5 favorite dishes to make with sausage. They dive into GMO labeling, calorie talk, and recent listeria recalls before discussing the shocking aftermath of a brutal bear attack. A mix of food talk, health news, and wild survival stories all packed into one episode!

Conservation, Cranberry Summer Sausage, and Cutting up Bison with Kurt Ratzlaff

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon sits down with Kurt Ratzlaff from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a flavorful and insightful conversation. They sample cranberry summer sausage and discuss holiday brat ideas like reindeer sausage. The discussion also covers conservation efforts, hunting dog mishaps, and the unpredictable world of coyote hunting. Plus, Kurt finally got to process a Bison! Whether you're into wild game, gear talk, or just love a good outdoor story, this episode delivers a hearty slice of it all.

Top 5 Deer Snack Stick Hacks and Restaurant Red Flags

This week we’re breaking down the top 5 hacks for processing deer snack sticks from grind to smoke, and everything in between. Then we switch gears and dive into the wild world of dining out, including some recent restaurant mishaps, when it’s okay to send food back, and whether leaving that Yelp review actually makes a difference.

39 Years of Walton's, Helium High Notes, and Questionable Grease

It’s Walton’s 39th birthday, and we’re celebrating with blind reactions to snack stick seasonings, Jon testing his helium-induced high pitch voice, and a greasy debate you won’t forget—how long is too long for a restaurant to keep using the same cooking grease? Join us for the laughs, the flavors, and some eyebrow-raising meat talk you won’t want to miss.