Educational, fun, and engaging podcast for kids. Segments include a science and history segment called "Why It's the Way It Is" with Steven Rinella, an animal vocalization segment called "Guess that Critter" with Katie Rinella, and "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
In this episode, we put on our furriest blanket to learn about the musk ox, Maggie sees if we've been paying attention this season in Guess That Critter, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia!
Connect with Clay (https://www.themeateater.com/people/clay-newcomb), Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), Maggie (https://www.themeateater.com/people/maggie-hudlow), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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Check out our Kids Merch (https://store.themeateater.com/collections/kids)!
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21 Jul 2025
Ep. 14: Howl at the Moon Like a Wolf!
In this episode, Clay leads the pack and teaches us about the wolf, we try to "gekk" that critter with Maggie, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia!
Connect with Clay (https://www.themeateater.com/people/clay-newcomb), Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), Maggie (https://www.themeateater.com/people/maggie-hudlow), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
Check out our Kids Merch (https://store.themeateater.com/collections/kids)!
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14 Jul 2025
Ep. 13: Earth's Real Life Unicorn, the Narwhal!
In this episode, Clay (https://www.themeateater.com/people/clay-newcomb) dives deep into one of Earth's most mysterious creatures, the narwhal, Maggie (https://www.themeateater.com/people/maggie-hudlow) clues us into the animal that may have inspired the creation of the flute in North America, and Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth) leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia!
Connect with Clay (https://www.themeateater.com/people/clay-newcomb), Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), Maggie (https://www.themeateater.com/people/maggie-hudlow), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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Check out our Kids Merch (https://store.themeateater.com/collections/kids)!
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7 Jul 2025
Ep. 12: Gobbles, Bugles, and Whistles!
Clay teaches about animal sounds, Maggie presents surprising chirps in "Guess That Critter," and Spencer hosts MeatEater Kids Trivia in this episode.
30 Jun 2025
Ep. 11: All About Bears!
Clay, Maggie, and Spencer explore fascinating facts about black bears, play animal guessing games, and engage in trivia, offering an entertaining learning experience for kids.
23 Dec 2024
MeatEater Kids X
We are back for Season 2 of MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment, and play along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
Check out our new Kids T-Shirt (https://store.themeateater.com/products/map-kids-t-shirt.html?lang=en_US&dwvar_map-kids-t-shirt_color=navy-heather&cgid=show-podcast)
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16 Dec 2024
MeatEater Kids IX
Steve and Spencer Neuharth engage kids in outdoor learning through science, history, and wildlife exploration, empowering them with new knowledge and skills.
9 Dec 2024
MeatEater Kids VIII
MeatEater Kids host Spencer Neuharth joins Steve Rinella for a fun, educational, and engaging podcast that teaches kids science, history, and animal vocalizations through interactive segments and games.
2 Dec 2024
MeatEater Kids VII
Steve Rinella and Spencer Neuharth explore the outdoors, science, and history, empowering kids to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and its creatures.
25 Nov 2024
MeatEater Kids VI
Steve Rinella and Spencer Neuharth explore science, history, and wildlife through engaging stories, trivia, and animal vocalizations, empowering kids to develop a deeper connection with the outdoors.
20 Nov 2024
MeatEater Kids: Season 2 Trailer
MeatEater Kids host Steven Rinella and team present a fun and educational podcast for kids, featuring science, history, and trivia segments that spark curiosity and learning.
2 Aug 2024
MeatEater Kids V
Welcome to our brand new podcast, MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment brought to you by Katie Rinella, and play long during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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26 Jul 2024
MeatEater Kids IV
Welcome to our brand new podcast, MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment brought to you by Katie Rinella, and play long during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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19 Jul 2024
MeatEater Kids III
Welcome to our brand new podcast, MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment brought to you by Katie Rinella, and play long during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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12 Jul 2024
MeatEater Kids II
Welcome to our brand new podcast, MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment brought to you by Katie Rinella, and play long during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth.
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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5 Jul 2024
MeatEater Kids I
Welcome to our brand new podcast, MeatEater Kids! It's a fun, educational, and engaging podcast for all of you outdoor kids. Learn about science and history from Steve's "Why It's the Way It Is" segment and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, develop your ear for animal vocalizations with our "Guess that Critter" segment brought to you by Katie Rinella, and play long during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth
Connect with Steve, (https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella) Spencer (https://www.themeateater.com/people/spencer-neuharth), MeatEater, (https://www.themeateater.com/) and The MeatEater Podcast Network (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
MeatEater on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/meateater), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork)
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Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
439,139,824
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
291 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
27
Social presence
97
YouTube
93
Engagement
91
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