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Ep 138: The Life and Times of a Squirrel Man

Published: 2018-10-15 10:00:00
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Steven Rinella talks with Parker Hall, Chris "Ridge Pounder" Gill, Seth Morris, Michael Lindemuth, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew. Subjects Discussed: half breasts, whole breasts, and lobes; the problematic nature of the Herrera case; Mark Twain's dooziest quotes; the repetitive and deafening nature of squirrel dogs; big mambo jambo Flatheads; the Soylent Green of the fish world; invasive exotics; Parker's contentious catfish species preference; the lo-cull factor; and more. For more on the ideas and materials referenced in this episode, check out the show notes here.

 

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Referenced Books

Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Referenced while discussing Mark Twain National Forest. The speaker mentions 'anyone who's who had the pleasure the joy of reading, uh, Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer' as part of discussing Mark Twain's background as Samuel Clemens.
Referenced at Not specified in transcript
Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
Referenced alongside Huckleberry Finn while discussing Mark Twain National Forest and Mark Twain's literary works. Mentioned as one of Mark Twain's well-known books that readers would have enjoyed.
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In the Heart of the Sea
by Nathaniel Philbrick
Referenced during a discussion about dispatching large fish in boats. One speaker asks 'Have you ever read that book in the Heart of the Sea' in the context of discussing difficult situations, specifically comparing it to 'castaways drawing lots.'
Referenced at Not specified in transcript