The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 833: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 1
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Feb 11, 2026 
Steven Rinella, hunter and outdoor writer, and Janis Putelis, frequent contributor and trivia ace, face off in a lively trivia showdown. They trade hunting tales and a flea-infested coyote story. They spar over river lengths, insect life stages, rangefinder batteries, firewood measures, pipelines, and more in rapid-fire rounds.
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Label Your Board To Avoid False Starts
- Label your whiteboard or materials to avoid false starts and confusion during games or events.
- Spencer Neuharth warns that clear names prevent procedural mistakes and keep competitions fair and efficient.
Rio Grande Beats Columbia In Length
- The Rio Grande is the fourth longest U.S. river at about 1,800 miles, beating the Columbia by roughly 600 miles.
- Familiar regional names can mislead common assumptions about river lengths and geography.
Pupae Are The Immobile Metamorph Stage
- Pupae are the immobile, protected stage when insects metamorphose into adults and develop wings and sexual organs.
- Knowing life stages helps anglers and outdoorspeople identify insect activity relevant to fishing and ecology.
