The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 778: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXXXVI
Oct 15, 2025
Spencer Neuharth hosts a lively trivia showdown with a panel of guests tackling fascinating questions. They explore the weird world of buffalo sucker fish and reveal Missouri as having the cheapest farmland. In a fun twist, they debate the pronunciation of 'pika.' The conversation takes a poignant turn as they remember Jane Goodall’s conservation legacy. Fun facts include the origins of liquid smoke and a serious discussion about the essential role of bats in pollination. It’s a thrilling blend of trivia and conservation insights!
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Buffalo Fish Grow Huge And Live Long
- Bigmouth, smallmouth, and black are types of buffalo (sucker family) with bigmouth buffalo reaching 70 pounds and living over 100 years.
- These planktivores can compete with invasive carp and have surprising ecological roles.
Buffalo Fish Are Edible And Celebrated
- Dr. David described Bigmouth Buffalo as planktivorous, introduced populations over a century old, and noted health can improve with age.
- He also shared he recently ate fried buffalo ribs at a native fish fundraiser and enjoyed them.
Yogi Bear Inspires Park Messaging
- Yogi Bear debuted in 1958 and later starred in The Yogi Bear Show from 1961, with Jellystone based on Yellowstone.
- Yellowstone even used Yogi on signs urging visitors not to feed bears.