What happens when three friends take their passion for the outdoors and turn it into a successful podcast journey? After 52 episodes of Eating Wild, we're here to share our reflections, lessons learned, and some exciting announcements. Hookset

Episode 51: Best Fisherman In MMA

11 days ago 1h 25m

What happens when you combine an undefeated MMA fighter with an unparalleled passion for fishing? You get Cody Chavanchek, a rising star from Niagara Top Team in St. Catharines, Ontario, who is making waves both inside the cage and on the water

Episode 50: Q&A With the 4 Skins

18 days ago 1h 13m

Ready to hit the water and master your fishing game? You’ll learn innovative strategies for exploring small inlets, using light lines, and picking the perfect bait to reel in the big one. Plus, catch our hilarious take on a hypothetical bachelo

Episode 49: Dock Beef

25 days ago 1h 19m

As the sun set on another day spent chasing the elusive crappie on Kawartha Lakes, I chuckled at the sight of my distinctly outlined snapback tan - a true fisherman's badge of honour. That's just a taste of the stories we're sharing, including

Episode 48: Knowing Where Your Food Comes From (w/ Chef Doris Fin)

May 21st, 2024 1h 20m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Antonio is fresh out of the kitchen to talk to Chef Doris Fin about the importance of knowing where your food comes from.Follow Eating Wild on Instagram! To reach out to the boys, drop u

Episode 47: Arte Salads

May 14th, 2024 1h 8m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are joined by Ezio Bondi and Matt DuPerrouzel from Bondi Produce!Tune in to hear all about the new Eating Wild/Bondi Produce partnership, Arte Salads, the boys recent Crappie t

Episode 46: What Makes a Chef? (w/ Chef Craig Baxter)

May 7th, 2024 49m 17s

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Antonio "Smash" Meleca is joined by Chef Craig Baxter to answer some of your cooking questions.Tune in to hear all about cooking Kangaroo for Australian actors, Scottish poachers, the be

Episode 45: Gun Safety the Hard Way

Apr 30th, 2024 1h 14m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the four skins are in studio to talk about a lesson they recently learned in gun safety and to recap a few of their most recent trips!Tune in to hear all about why you need to be careful

Episode 44: The Boys are Back!

Apr 23rd, 2024 1h 20m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the four skins are back together for the first time since the Toronto Sportsmen's Show!Tune in to hear all about the wolves that are following Antonio to work, Lu's 8lb Crappie, Dan's ne

Episode 43: THAT Hunting Girl (w/ Amanda Lynn Mayhew)

Apr 16th, 2024 1h 32m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Antonio and CJ are joined by Amanda Lynn Mayhew, television host and die-hard hunter.Tune in to hear all about Tone's future African hunting plans, Amanda's hunting origin story, Ceej's

Episode 42: Making a Living in the Fishing Industry

Apr 9th, 2024 1h

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are back for their final episode at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show and are joined by a variety of guests who make their living serving Canadian anglers!Tune in to hear all about h

Episode 41: You Can Eat Too Much Wild Fish?!

Apr 2nd, 2024 1h 4m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are back at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show and are joined by a variety of guests.Tune in to hear all about what makes the Perfect Jig, why everyone at the show is dressed like a b

Episode 40: Mushrooms, Muskie Tournaments, and Great Lakes Salmon!

Mar 26th, 2024 1h 45m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are LIVE from the Toronto Sportsmen's show and are joined by a variety of guests.Tune in to hear all about Jerry's new Chaga syrup, how fights are avoided at the Muskie brawl, a

Episode 39: Taro Murata and The Huntress Chef (LIVE from the Toronto Sportmen's Show)

Mar 19th, 2024 1h 12m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are LIVE from the Toronto Sportsmen's Show and sit down with two very familiar faces, Taro Murata and Nicole Vachal, The Huntress Chef.Follow Eating Wild on Instagram! To reach

Episode 38: Bluegills and Blue Bills (w/Pete Bowman)

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 28m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Smash, Hookset, and Showtime are joined by the Bowrod, Fish'n Canada's Peter Bowman!Tune in to hear all about why Pete chose TV over tournament fishing, why canoes are hindering Tone's d

Episode 37: Can You BBQ on a Boat?

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 51m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Smash and Topdog are joined by Dianne and Brenda from April Marine to talk about the legality of eating (and drinking) on the water!Follow Eating Wild on Instagram! To reach out to the b

Episode 36: Making Seafood Sexy (w/ Chef Charlotte Langley)

Feb 27th, 2024 1h 1m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Chef Charlotte Langley is back on the show!Tune in to hear all about why Chef Charlotte now gets to party with McDonald's, how she developed a passion for canning fish, why canned food g

Episode 35: Getting Canned (w/ Chef Charlotte Langley)

Feb 20th, 2024 53m 9s

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are joined by Chef Charlotte Langley!Tune in to hear all about our insightful Instagram DMs, Charlotte's approach to getting people excited about seafood, and how Charlotte got

Episode 34: The Eating Wild SuperBowl Special

Feb 13th, 2024 1h 12m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, all four skins are in the studio!Tune in to hear all about how a jacket turned Antonio into a Niners fan, why the boys might be selling their snowmobiles, and for some backcountry snack

Episode 33: Are We Getting Ripped Off On Groceries? (w/ Craig Baxter)

Feb 6th, 2024 1h 4m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Antonio is solo in the studio before a quick drop-in from Chef-to-the-Hobbits Craig Baxter!Tune in to hear all about Antonio's take on the ridiculous grocery prices, why this year's ice

Episode 32: Lu's "Bear" Burger

Jan 30th, 2024 1h 4m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wid podcast, "Smash" and "TopDog" are without "Hookset" as he recovers from the annual Crappie trip.Tune in as Lu tells us all about his Bear Burger and beer pairing, Tone gives us an update on the Ea

Episode 31: Breaking Ice

Jan 23rd, 2024 1h 23m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are working remotely to discuss the ice fishing opener and to answer some listener questions.Tune in to hear all about Lu's recommendations for those who don't drink red wine, w

Episode 30: Cast and Conquer (w/ Andrew Walker)

Jan 16th, 2024 1h 46m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Smash, TopDog, and Co-Producer/Talent Agent Christopher SHOWTIME Johnston talk to YouTuber/Fishing Guide Andrew Walker!Tune in to hear all about the Portuguese LiveScope®, cooking and ea

Episode 29: The Huntress Chef (w/ Nicole Vachal)

Jan 9th, 2024 1h 28m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, Antonio and Dan are joined by Nicole Vachal, host of the Canadian Women of the Outdoors podcast!Tune in to hear all about how to trick your family into eating wild game, the challenges o

Episode 28: Scoped by a Crossbow

Jan 2nd, 2024 1h 20m

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio's Eating Wild podcast, the boys are in the studio to recap their 2023 hunting season!Tune in to hear all about some of the mishaps that made 2023 so memorable, Shawn's latest run of camp pranks, and for a fest