In the inaugural episode of the Okayest Cook podcast, host Chris Whonsetler and his fellow cooks, Andy Heiser, Colton Heiniger, and Corey Cole, dive into their backgrounds and the shared love for food, hunting, and self-sufficiency. They touch upon their personal stories, their journey to becoming better cooks, and how they plan to use the podcast to share experiences, recipes, and the joy of the hunting-cooking nexus with their audience. The episode also introduces the core pillars of the show: education, hunter-gatherer mindset, fitness, and commensality, promising an engaging mix of storytelling, practical advice, and a communal spirit aimed at elevating their cooking game and fostering a deeper connection with food sources.

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00:00 Welcome to the Okayest Cook Podcast!

02:13 Meet the Hosts: Our Culinary Journeys and Love for Food

04:18 The Birth of the Podcast: From Cookbook Dreams to Podcast Reality

06:30 Introducing the Co-Hosts: Diverse Backgrounds, Shared Passions

14:59 Exploring Our Relationship with Food: Hunting, Cooking, and Beyond

19:47 The Core Pillars of the Okayest Cook Podcast

24:27 Late Night Rewards: Cooking Deer Meat

24:36 Creating Memories in the Wild

25:01 From Field to Table: A Lifestyle

25:13 Community Dinners and Self-Reliance

26:22 The Importance of Nutrition and Fitness

26:29 CrossFit and Hunting: A Synergistic Approach

27:33 Understanding Food as Fuel

27:59 The Value of Prepping Your Own Food

29:27 The Magic of Wild Game Protein

30:37 Questioning Processed Meats

32:55 The Power of Commensality

39:35 Building a Community Around Food

41:07 Connecting Through Cooking: A Call to Action