The MeatEater Podcast

Ep. 229: The Atomic Oryx

<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/biology/wildecology/staff/regional.html">Karl Malcolm</a>, <a href="http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us">Mike Ruhl</a>, <a href="https://www.nwf.org/Outdoors/Blog/6-17-20-Staff-Profiles-Conservation-Connections">Jeremy Romero</a>, and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/sethmorris">Seth Morris</a>.Topics discussed: Jewel and being attracted to snaggle teeth; Teen Wolf; how the Flip Flop Flesher no longer fleshes squat; White Sands Missile Range as the original introduction site of the African oryx; mildly radioactive Trinitite for sale; use of the word skookum; getting stuff your mom makes vs. getting Nike shoes, Doritos, and Michael Jackson jackets, or how Steve's parents didn't buy their kids stupid shit; the etymology or etymology; a broken horn hunt and a once-in-a-lifetime hunt; the ins and outs of hunting oryx in New Mexico; hunting hogs at the fence doors and other fence stories; dragging around 300 pounds of ice in coolers; the Amish machine gun; kid Steve being gifted a model 94 like it's a favor; that time when Seth stepped inches from a coiled up rattlesnake; and more. Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a>Steve on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenrinella?lang=en">Twitter</a>MeatEater on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">Youtube</a>Shop <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/">MeatEater Merch</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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.