Ali joins Jon and Austin for a full turkey tasting and shares stories from her Iowa Ladies Hunt, where the group headed into the field for an upland bird hunt. Austin surprises Jon with an actual flamethrower, and the guys break down recent news on Nebraska processing plant closures and what a shrinking beef herd means for the industry. Another episode packed with meat talk, hunting stories, and a little unexpected chaos.

Jon sits down with Mitch Petrie, VP of Programming at Sportsman Channel and former Country Outdoors host and executive producer, for an in-depth conversation about the world of outdoor entertainment. Mitch shares his personal hunting stories, favorite wild game cooking techniques, and behind-the-scenes experiences working with top producers and TV personalities. They also explore how outdoor content has evolved over the past 20 years—from radio shows and podcasts to upcoming TV projects. If you love hunting, cooking, and media insights, this episode is packed with great stories and expert perspectives.

Jon and Austin tackle some big topics this week! They discuss the Department of Justice investigating Cargill, the legalities of selling state-inspected plants and products across state lines online, and then have some fun by creating their own “Meat Lineup”—their dream team of seasonings sold at Walton’s. It’s a mix of industry news, legal insights, and a little bit of competition you won’t want to miss!

In this special episode, Jon sits down with Brett Walton, CEO and co-owner of Walton’s, for a candid conversation. They cover a range of topics—from the journey of building Walton’s into a trusted name in meat processing to reflections on leadership, industry trends, and what’s next for the company. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to Meatgistics, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the men behind the brand.

This week, Jon and Austin serve up a sizzling episode packed with flavor and controversy. They dive into Arby’s new steak nuggets, explore the wild idea of making a dip can full of jerky, and challenge each other with a 10-question meat quiz. Things get serious as they discuss how contaminated meat can lead to UTIs, the euthanization of four gray wolves, EBT system issues affecting food access, and the latest on Brazil meat tariffs. It’s a mix of meat science, industry news, and a dash of wild trivia—don’t miss it!

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon and Austin dive into Walton’s exciting new collaboration with The Flush, featuring a limited-edition gift box available at waltons.com. With college football season kicking off, the guys discuss past and upcoming games. Jon rambles about his rough experience with meat stocks, and the duo discusses the rising price of steak. To wrap things up, there’s a pop-quiz on which states lead the nation in cattle supply! Can you guess the top ones? It’s a mix of meat, money, and football you won’t want to miss!

This week on the Meatgistics Podcast, Jon and Austin dive deep into the cold, discussing how long different meats can safely stay in your freezer before flavor or quality takes a hit. Chat writes a fiery rant about lab-grown meat that’ll get you thinking and laughing. The guys also share their latest video where they process a deer themselves, talk about the recent spike in bear attacks, and end the show with some hilarious deer videos for the Wild Card segment. It’s a perfect mix of meat talk, mayhem, and a touch of madness, just how we like it.

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, we sat down with Will Hartnett, FFA Advisor for Wall ISD, for an insightful conversation of agricultural education. Austin and Jon then sample Jon’s homemade Pheasant Rangoon and a variety of Buc-ee’s jerky flavors while diving into topics like the emotional connection people have with steak and a wild story about someone using lasers to protect their flock from bird flu.

Ali and Jon enjoy sausage in red sauce with pasta while Jon counts down his top 5 favorite dishes to make with sausage. They dive into GMO labeling, calorie talk, and recent listeria recalls before discussing the shocking aftermath of a brutal bear attack. A mix of food talk, health news, and wild survival stories all packed into one episode!

This week on the Meatgistics podcast, Jon sits down with Kurt Ratzlaff from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for a flavorful and insightful conversation. They sample cranberry summer sausage and discuss holiday brat ideas like reindeer sausage. The discussion also covers conservation efforts, hunting dog mishaps, and the unpredictable world of coyote hunting. Plus, Kurt finally got to process a Bison! Whether you're into wild game, gear talk, or just love a good outdoor story, this episode delivers a hearty slice of it all.