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6 days ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Mark Kenyon
Subscribe In this episode Hosts Brent Reaves, Clay Newcomb, and Mark Kenyon crash the Bozeman HQ to chat episodes v. films, hear Reed Barganier's (@ReedsPianoNews) latest turkey jam, play 1-Minute Fishing with Trout Unlimited's Tanner Belknap, and show & tell of some prized possessions. MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Presented By
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1 week ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Maggie Hudlow |Spencer Neuharth
Subscribe In this episode There's something to be said for doing your own thing, and in this episode, Brent's saying a lot. His brother Tim is literally churning out homegrown goodness from his own kitchen and during a recent visit, he clued Brent in on what he was doing. Brent's also sharing a listener story that's definitely worthy of a second helping. It's a feast for your ears on this week's "This Country Life" podcast.
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2 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Maggie Hudlow |Patrick Durkin |Spencer Neuharth
Subscribe In this episode Flying deer have been a part of our culture since the first tracks were found on snow-covered roofs on Christmas Day. Turkeys that can do math are a wholly different animal in more ways than one. Brent’s sharing a listener's story and looking for answers to a 19-year-old mystery. Turn your ears on and let's see what you think. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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3 weeks ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Maggie Hudlow |Dylan Tramp |Spencer Neuharth
Subscribe In this episode If you've never hunted under the bubble or experienced its effects, consider yourself lucky. Major Leaguers call it a slump and sales people call it a dry spell. Regardless of what you call it, when it happens to a hunter there's only one sure way to get through it-- you'll have to get some help. Brent's explaining how his brother Tim hunted his way out of it once with the help of their turkey hunting mentor.
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1 month ago | 
themeateater.com | Seth Bynum |Brent Reaves |Tony Peterson |Mark Kenyon
If you take away agriculture from turkey hunting, it starts to feel like chasing whitetails in big woods. Low game densities, sparse sign, and endless cover all conspire to make the process more challenging than typical turkey hunts. But big woods toms are available for the taking. Like their...
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1 month ago | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves |Maggie Hudlow |Steven Rinella |Dylan Tramp
Subscribe In this episode In this episode Brent’s sharing a story from early on in his turkey hunting career, which made that one day long ago great for him and bad for his host. Two listener stories reflect the respect we show those who serve and you're not going to want to miss them! We’re kicking off turkey season 2025 on MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves
Subscribe In this episode Cue up the danger music, Reva! Brent’s sharing some risky stories from his youth involving tractors and motorcycles. He’s also narrating a recent event that may be humorous now, but at the time was anything but funny. Make sure your seatbelts are buckled and your tray table is in it’s upright and locked position. This one is gonna get a little bumpy.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves
Subscribe In this episode It's a common misconception that success is only measured in material or money. But success can be assessed in many ways and to Brent, there's no better measurement than good experiences with good people in the great outdoors. He's gonna talk about his formula for reaping the rewards of a good investment and share a listener's Christmas survival story that you won't want to miss.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves
Subscribe In this episode Brent’s talking about how to find your way out in the woods and more importantly, how to find your way back. His navigation through life has been an interesting one to say the least, and he’s going to tell you about his struggles with and without a compass. Knowing where north is was a lesson he learned at an early age and one he still applies today. Grab a map and a compass, it’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
themeateater.com | Brent Reaves
Subscribe In this episode From flea market fur to Alaskan moose, Brent's talking taxidermy this week. After visiting with his good friend and local taxidermist, Corey Eisenhower, Brent's offering up some tips on proper field care of your trophy. He's got a story from his childhood of how he got his first bobcat hide and later got skinned in a game of Blackjack. Lastly, you'll hear how a mediocre buck can be the most prized possession of all.
