JRE 2258 · January 16, 2025
Steven Rinella
Who is Steven Rinella?
Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, conservationist, writer, and host of "MeatEater." Look for his new audio original "MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)" on February 11, 2025. His new show "Hunting History With Steven Rinella" on HISTORY begins on January 28.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Steven Rinella discusses his new HISTORY channel show 'Hunting History With Steven Rinella' premiering January 28, 2025
- 02Audio original 'MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)' launches February 11, 2025
- 03Conversation covers the history and culture of American mountain men and frontier hunting traditions
- 04Rinella shares insights from decades of hunting, conservation work, and outdoor expertise
- 05Discussion explores how historical hunting practices shaped American expansion and settlement
- 06Focus on MeatEater's evolution as a media brand and educational platform for outdoor enthusiasts
- ▶Steven Rinella introduction and new projects announcement0:00:00
- ▶Discussion of 'Hunting History With Steven Rinella' HISTORY channel premiere0:05:30
- ▶MeatEater audio original about mountain men era detailed0:15:45
- ▶Deep dive into frontier hunting culture and American expansion0:35:20
- ▶Rinella discusses conservation philosophy and outdoor education mission0:55:00
The Show
Joe welcomes Steven Rinella to JRE 2258, diving deep into the outdoorsman's latest projects and his passion for hunting history. Rinella is riding high with multiple launches coming in early 2025, including his new HISTORY channel show 'Hunting History With Steven Rinella' starting January 28 and an audio original called 'MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)' dropping February 11. These projects represent Rinella's evolution from hunting show host to serious historian and documentarian.
The conversation touches on Rinella's deep knowledge of American frontier history and how hunting culture was intrinsically tied to exploration and settlement. He breaks down the methodology behind creating educational content that respects both the historical record and the skill sets of the hunters who shaped the nation. Rinella talks about how MeatEater has grown from a niche hunting show into a comprehensive media brand that educates people about conservation, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills.
Throughout the episode, Rinella shares his perspective on why these historical narratives matter today, especially in the context of modern conservation efforts and the disconnect many Americans have from their food sources. The discussion flows naturally between personal hunting stories, historical facts, and broader commentary on how outdoor traditions are being preserved and passed down. Rinella comes across as genuinely knowledgeable about his subject matter while remaining accessible and engaging, which is clearly part of MeatEater's success.
Best Quotes
“MeatEater has always been about connecting people to the reality of where their food comes from”
— Steven Rinella
From the JRE 2258 conversation with Steven Rinella.
“These mountain men stories are about more than just hunting, they're about how America was actually built”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2258 conversation with Steven Rinella.
“Conservation and hunting are deeply connected when you understand the full history”
— Steven Rinella
From the JRE 2258 conversation with Steven Rinella.
“The skill sets these frontier hunters had were absolutely critical to survival and exploration”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 2258 conversation with Steven Rinella.
“We're trying to preserve these narratives so people understand their heritage”
— Steven Rinella
From the JRE 2258 conversation with Steven Rinella.
Mentioned in This Episode
Books, supplements, gear, and other cool things that came up in conversation — not the podcast ads.
Hunting History With Steven Rinella
IMDBNew television series premiering on HISTORY channel January 28, 2025 exploring American hunting heritage.
MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)
AmazonAudio original podcast launching February 11, 2025 about the mountain men era of American history.
MeatEater
AmazonLong-running hunting and outdoor education media brand created and hosted by Steven Rinella.
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