About the show
A science and history show for curious kids, with animal trivia, critter calls, and outdoor adventures hosted by the MeatEater crew.
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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.
Fast Facts
- Audience
- Ages 5–12
- Network
- MeatEater
- Format
- Listen in any order
- Typical length
- 19 min
- Episodes
- 16
- Seasons
- 3 seasons
- Topics
- Sports, Wilderness
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Episodes
16 episodes
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Ep. 15: Getting Toasty With the Musk Ox!
18 min 28 July 2025In 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 , Spencer , Maggie , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our Kids Merch !
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Ep. 14: Howl at the Moon Like a Wolf!
19 min 21 July 2025In 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 , Spencer , Maggie , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our Kids Merch !
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Ep. 13: Earth's Real Life Unicorn, the Narwhal!
21 min 14 July 2025In this episode, Clay dives deep into one of Earth's most mysterious creatures, the narwhal, Maggie clues us into the animal that may have inspired the creation of the flute in North America, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia! Connect with Clay , Spencer , Maggie , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our Kids Merch !
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Ep. 12: Gobbles, Bugles, and Whistles!
18 min 7 July 2025In this episode, Clay teaches us why male animals make all kinds of crazy sounds, Maggie shows us that chirps can come from unexpected places in "Guess That Critter," and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia! Connect with Clay , Spencer , Maggie , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our Kids Merch !
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Ep. 11: All About Bears!
20 min 30 June 2025We are back for Season 3 of MeatEater Kids! In this episode, Clay teaches us all about his favorite animal, the black bear, Maggie brings some clues and "coos" for us to crack in Guess That Critter, and Spencer leads another round of MeatEater Kids Trivia! Connect with Clay , Spencer , Maggie , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our Kids Merch !
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MeatEater Kids X
17 min 23 December 2024We 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, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our new Kids T-Shirt
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MeatEater Kids IX
16 min 16 December 2024We 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, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our new Kids T-Shirt
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MeatEater Kids VIII
23 min 9 December 2024We 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, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our new Kids T-Shirt
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MeatEater Kids VII
17 min 2 December 2024We 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, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our new Kids T-Shirt
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MeatEater Kids VI
16 min 25 November 2024We 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, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Check out our new Kids T-Shirt
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MeatEater Kids: Season 2 Trailer
1 min 20 November 2024We're back for Season Two of MeatEater Kids, the educational, fun, and engaging podcast for kids. Segments include a science and history segment called "Why It's the Way It Is,” an animal vocalization segment called "Guess that Critter,” and "Kids Trivia."
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MeatEater Kids V
18 min 2 August 2024Welcome 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 along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth. Connect with Steve, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube
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MeatEater Kids IV
21 min 26 July 2024Welcome 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 along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth. Connect with Steve, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube
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MeatEater Kids III
21 min 19 July 2024Welcome 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 along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth. Connect with Steve, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube
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MeatEater Kids II
23 min 12 July 2024Welcome 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 along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth. Connect with Steve, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube
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MeatEater Kids I
19 min 5 July 2024Welcome 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 along during "Kids Trivia" with host Spencer Neuharth. Connect with Steve, Spencer , MeatEater, and The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube
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