Meatgistics Podcast: From Animal To Edible

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin celebrate the viral success of Walton’s quick patty maker video, which has racked up over 8 million views! With football season kicking off, the crew shares their favorite teams and rivalries. Jon puts everyone to the test with a 10-question meat trivia quiz, and they read what's ranked the top steak restaurants across the country. The conversation gets educational with a look at “charcuterie college,” and wraps up with a deep dive into what’s really in Taco Bell’s beef. It’s a flavorful mix of viral fame, football, and food facts you won’t want to miss!

This week on the Meatgistics Podcast, we kick things off with a tough football loss before diving into our favorite discontinued fast-food items and debating if anyone could survive 10 minutes against some of the world’s most dangerous animals. We also tackle the legendary government cheese discussion, talk about animals that actually hunt humans, and wrap it up with the wild story of a vegan firefighter failing to put out… flaming steaks. This one’s packed with chaos and laughs!

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin roll into flavor with homemade buffalo chicken rollers—just like the ones from your favorite gas station, but better. They make a football season bet (Notre Dame vs. Kansas State) and guess the list of the top 10 meats sold in the US, of course. Things get prehistoric when they debate whether they'd eat a T. rex, inspired by a bold claim from PETA comparing dinosaurs to chickens. It's a meaty mix of taste tests, team pride, and ethical debates you won't want to miss!

Dan Stark, a dedicated mentor with Pass It On! Outdoor Mentors, joins us in studio to share stories from the field—and the freezer. From harvesting a massive Alaskan moose to battling salmon on the line, Dan dives into the highs and hurdles of his adventures up north, including unforgettable bear sightings and the challenges of vac-packing fish. Most importantly, he highlights the deeply rewarding experience of passing his hunting and fishing knowledge to the next generation. This episode is packed with wild stories, practical tips, and inspiration for anyone who loves the outdoors.

On this episode of the Meatgistics Podcast, we kick things off with some taste-testing — sourdough pancakes and skinless snack sticks are on the menu. Then, the crew plays a round of “AI or Real?” to see if they can spot fake animal footage. We dive into some wild food news, from maggot-based meat to a presidential ban on broccoli, and wrap it up with a discussion about the latest in cow-cloned meat.

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin fire up the toaster—not for bread, but for steak! They test out this unconventional cooking method and are surprised by the results. The duo also builds a “Meat Rushmore” team, comprised of pre-selected cuts/types of meat, which will be their favorite team? Things take a painful turn as Jon recounts a recent golf cart incident that may have left him with a somewhat broken arm. It’s an episode full of flavor, fun, and a little bit of first aid!
 

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Ali sit down with Travis Frank, TV host of @madefortheoutdoors5987 and The Flush, seasoned hunter, and fishing guide. The trio dives into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from tick troubles in the outdoors to the ethics of using sonar in fishing. Travis shares some incredible hunting stories and weighs in on the moral decisions hunters face, like when to take the shot and when to hold back. While in town, Travis also made some brats and a batch of peppery au jus jerky, which they sample live on the podcast. It’s an episode full of flavor, insight, and outdoor passion.

In this episode of the Meatgistics podcast, Jon sits down with Daniel Unruh, an Animal Science assistant Professor at Iowa State University, for an insightful interview on livestock, education, and the future of animal agriculture. Afterward, Jon and Ali dig into some rotisserie chicken while showing off the brand-new neon Meatgistics sign lighting up the studio. The conversation takes a wild turn with a story about cows chasing off bears, and they wrap things up by diving into some of the weirdest meat-related food laws. It’s a bright, bold, and beefy episode you won’t want to miss!

This week, we sit down with Jed Conklin — photographer, outdoorsman, and now host of the new series Field to Feast. As more people grow curious about where their food comes from, fewer actually take the step to harvest it themselves. Jed’s changing that, one chef at a time. We talk about what inspired the show, how Jed’s background in photography and storytelling shaped the project, and why this journey from the field to the feast matters more than ever.

In this thought-provoking episode of the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Ali dive into a summer sausage taste test to kick things off with some flavor. Then, they take a surprising historical detour into the world of fast food in ancient Rome—yes, it was a thing! The conversation shifts to big-picture topics like what the world might look like after humans, the rise and risks of ultra-processed foods, and how we define health beyond just weight. They also discuss the serious implications of a U.S. meat plant shutting down due to looming ICE raids. It’s a flavorful mix of food, history, health, and humanity you won’t want to miss.