Episode #442
Steven Rinella
Books mentioned
Meat Eater
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:05:29 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Epic of Gilgamesh
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:29:03 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Them and Us
Mentioned by Steven Rinella · at 02:13:07 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Steven Rinella, an outdoorsman, author, and host of MeatEater, joins the show. The conversation spans evolutionary biology, wildlife management, and hunting ethics, along with his writing career and television work. They also discuss comedy, free speech, and personal stories including a moose encounter and wild-pig hunting.
What they talked about
- Wild pig species and origins in North America
- Bergmann's rule and deer body size variation
- Rhino trophy hunting controversy and parallels in U.S. wildlife management
- Wolf management and public hunting as a tool
- Boy Scout camp experiences and safety concerns
- Comedy styles and the nature of stand-up
- Noah's Ark story as oral tradition and translation issues
- Race pimping and Martin Luther King's legacy
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