The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 839: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 3
Feb 25, 2026
Yanni Chimani, regular contributor and trivia veteran, brings quick wit and buzzer skills. Steven Rinella, hunter, writer, and two-time trivia champion, mixes deep outdoors knowledge with playful competitiveness. They spar over wildlife ranges, decoy tech, fishing gear brands, famous hunters, and invasive species. Fast-paced banter and rapid-fire questions keep the energy high.
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Three Episode Cumulative Trivia Championship
- The MeatEater Trivia Championship spans three episodes with cumulative scoring to crown one champion.
- After two rounds the leaderboard had Steven Rinella narrowly leading, setting a strategic focus for the final round.
Hat Trade Became Light Studio Lore
- Steve and others traded a hat after episode one and joked about its luck changing their performances.
- Steve described the hat he would take when Kevin Murphy dies, revealing inside-studio banter about passed-down items.
Flocking Improves Decoy Realism
- Use flocking on decoys to increase realism and effectiveness, especially on dark surfaces like goose necks or drake mallard heads.
- Ducks Unlimited explains flocking is nylon fibers on adhesive that performs well when decoys get wet or in sun.