Steven Rinella talks with hot dog expert John Carter of Viskase and Randall Williams. 

Topics discussed: The history of hot dogs; the science of meat emulsions; characteristics of the perfect hot dog; what goes into the dogs; clean factories; skinless casings; the importance of salt and ice; why it’s so tough to make a good wild game hot dog; and more.

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with hot dog expert John Carter of Viskase and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/randall__williams/?hl=en">Randall Williams</a>.&nbsp;
Topics discussed: The history of hot dogs; the science of meat emulsions; characteristics of the perfect hot dog; what goes into the dogs; clean factories; skinless casings; the importance of salt and ice; why it&rsquo;s so tough to make a good wild game hot dog; and more.
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 858: The Science and Magic of Hot Dogs

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Nate Mason, Roman Schnobrich, and Anthony Finissi. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spencerneuharth/?hl=en">Spencer Neuharth</a> hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Nate Mason, Roman Schnobrich, and Anthony Finissi.&nbsp;
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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: Bobcat collaring; the Man Eaters of Tsavo by John Banovich; the Monteith Shop fundraiser; building the border wall through Big Bend National Park?; an interview with professional golfer Brian Harman; the "rapid depopulation" strategy unfolding on Catalina Island; the effort to legalize deer baiting in Michigan; Forest Service overhaul confusion; Alaska opens a mountain lion season; a big crappie tournament; and more. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> and the MeatEater crew discuss: Bobcat collaring; the <a href="https://www.johnbanovichfineart.com/works/man-eaters-of-tsavo-2002">Man Eaters of Tsavo</a> by John Banovich; the&nbsp;<a href="https://monteithshop.org/echoes-of-the-tracks/">Monteith Shop fundraiser</a>; building the border wall through Big Bend National Park?; an interview with professional golfer Brian Harman; the "rapid depopulation" strategy unfolding on Catalina Island; the effort to legalize deer baiting in Michigan; <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/feds-announce-major-restructuring-and-relocation-of-u-s-forest-service">Forest Service overhaul confusion</a>; Alaska opens a mountain lion season; a big crappie tournament; and more.&nbsp;
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Ep. 859: Man-Eating Lions, The Border Wall, and Judas Deer

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; Delta Waterfowl hen houses; more on TSS and tungsten; nibbling on nuts; turkey season changes; the Death Valley Super Bloom; bad poacher dudes; Shiras moose; and more.

Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> and the MeatEater crew discuss: The <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/pages/giveaway-sweepstakes?srsltid=AfmBOoqQf9WL0BtkeWYE9BU5UbGignE3RDLR-FbCCta7lkAiBdmErXKF">Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes</a>; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; <a href="https://deltawaterfowl.org/what-we-do/duck-production/hen-houses/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18040194656&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABb10mV7oQ7U9oye9ukcshNZAO8iV&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHPLZVRdrlQYkHgCcTcqSrz0OgweIiT8Pr3YMpwPjpyhhpCx86hdKMxoCmtsQAvD_BwE">Delta Waterfowl hen houses</a>; more on TSS and tungsten; nibbling on nuts; turkey season changes; the Death Valley Super Bloom; bad poacher dudes; Shiras moose; and more.
Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk
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Ep. 857: Turkey Season Changes, the Death Valley Super Bloom, and Bad Poachers

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