The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 852: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCIX
Mar 25, 2026
Randall Williams, regular contributor known for bar-trivia smarts and sharp humor. Quick-fire rounds cover Yellowstone elevation, Holes, Australia’s outback and the dingo fence, hunting gear origins, TSS tungsten shot, whistle pigs, source-sink ecology, REI co-op history, and the PEI mussels origin. Lively banter and playful corrections keep the pace brisk.
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Shelby Index Adds Fractional Stakes To Scoring
- The Shelby Index can add fractional points to raise stakes and excitement in trivia scoring.
- For this episode Shelby's 6.67 index meant a perfect score carryover would boost the donation to $1,000 if unbeaten.
Yellowstone River Starts High At 11,000 Feet
- The Yellowstone River has the highest headwaters elevation among the options at about 11,000 feet near Yount's Peak in northwest Wyoming.
- Spencer notes it's the longest undammed river in the lower 48 and a serious backcountry trip destination.
Holes Uses Onions To Fend Off Yellow Spotted Lizards
- The 2003 film Holes features Stanley and Zero using onions to deter venomous yellow-spotted lizards, which are portrayed by bearded dragons.
- Spencer connects the film to Louis Sachar's book and notes the real lizard exists but is less venomous than depicted.
