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Cal of the Wild

Welcome to “Cal of the Wild” where you can join Ryan “Cal” Callaghan each week for his unique brand of outdoor news and interviews designed for folks who need to know what’s going on and those who want to pretend they do. Also, get your dose of dog and dog training tips from Tony Peterson’s Houndations podcast. Both part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Introducing: Blood Trails

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2025/10/23

Blood Trails is a new investigative podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars. Each episode digs into true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing—cases where the woods and the water became the backdrop for violence and mystery. From missing hunters deep in public land to poachers turned killers and fishing trips gone fatally wrong, Blood Trails uncovers the moments when outdoor life collides with the darkness of the human heart. But this isn't

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Ep. 425: Houndations - Dealing with Dog Depression,...

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2025/10/22

This week, Tony talks about some of the mental issues our dogs might develop, and why we should take them seriously before they develop into worse behaviors. Connect withTony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 424: Alpha-Gal, the Feds, and a Bear Attack

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2025/10/20

This week, Cal covers a tragic bear attack in Arkansas, the latest on what's happening in Washington, D.C., and a crazy philosopher who thinks we should give people Alpha-Gal syndrome on purpose. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener

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Ep. 423: Worms, Wind Farms, and the Parks Department

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2025/10/13

This week, Cal explains how wind farms harm earthworms, how beetles stay cool, why Floridians are opposing a new national park, and so much more. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:20

Ep. 422: Houndations - Travel Tips for Taking Dogs on...

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2025/10/08

This week, Tony breaks down some of the sneaky ways an upland road trip can break bad for you and your dogs, and how to avoid them. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:27

Ep. 421: Attack Squirrels, Crime, and Close...

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2025/10/06

This week, Cal tells you about an attack squirrel with a penchant for older women, undercover agents tracking American poachers hiding in Canada, a spate of bear encounters in Ontario and Florida, and so much more. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee

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32:38

Ep. 420: Urban Catfishing and New Mexico with Rep....

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2025/10/03

In this interview episode, Cal sits down with Representative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico to talk about targeting catfish in D.C., legislation that hunters should care about, and so much more. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Ep. 419: Red Squirrel-Blue Squirrel, Crime, and...

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2025/09/29

This week, Cal covers a squirrel-painting incident in Connecticut, lamp-dumping polluters in Wisconsin, and a bowfisherman who has his own pod of dolphins. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:04

Ep. 418: Houndations - How to Find the Right Training...

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2025/09/24

This week, Tony talks about force-free versus balanced training, and the different ways we can mold our dogs into well-behaved companions. Connect withTony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:00

Ep. 417: The Rat King of NY, Japanese Brown Bears,...

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2025/09/22

This week, Cal talks secretarial order 3442, bear butchery, cats on broadway, and so much more. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:01

Ep. 416: Hello Operator, The Crime Desk, and Hiking...

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2025/09/15

This week, Cal talks about what happens when you drop your phone in a creek, the crime desk, listener voice-mail, and a bear attack turns fatal. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 415: Roadless Today, Jobless Tomorrow with Chris...

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2025/09/12

In this episode, Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood joins Cal to talk about how important the Roadless Rule is to healthy fish habitat, why hunters and anglers should care about the Congressional Review Act, and doing the dishes with a sledgehammer. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's

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18:49

Ep. 414: Houndations - Deconditioned Dogs & the...

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2025/09/10

This week, Tony explains how amazingly athletic dogs can be, but also how we can get fooled into believing our personal dogs are more conditioned than they really are, and why that's a big problem. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:29

Ep. 413: Old Trout, Roadless-RMP Rant, and Texas Parks

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2025/09/08

This week, Cal talks about a not very big but very wise lake trout, why we need to demand better management for our public lands right now, and so much more. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 412: Human Hook Worms, Rhino Poop and Roadless Rules

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2025/09/01

This week Cal talks about the Roadless Rule rescission, rhino-poop-sniffing dogs, corner crossing, and so much more. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 411: Mining and the Environment with Julie Lucas

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2025/08/29

This week, Cal sits down with Julie Lucas, the Executive Director for Mining Minnesota. They tackle why some mining projects are so controversial, how modern mines protect the environment, and what a mine near the Boundary Waters would look like. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's

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Ep. 410: Houndations - Dog Breed Generalities and the...

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2025/08/27

This week, Tony explores how we look at dog breeds generally, but also as our dogs as indivudals, and how we can get into trouble with either when it comes to training and hunting. Connect withTony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep. 409: Neanderthal Tech, Ghost Deer, and Feral Cats

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2025/08/25

This week, Cal covers a fascinating Ice Age technology, a giant deer smuggling operation in Texas, a plumbing problem in Minnesota, and new legislation you should care about. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Ep. 408: Wild Horses and the West with Jenny Lesieutre

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2025/08/21

In this interview episode, Cal sits down with Jenny Lesieutre, President of Rangelands, Wildlife and Wild Horses, LLC. They cover how wild horses and burros came to live in the western U.S., why they can damage ecosystems, and how to manage them moving forward. Connect with Cal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on

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Ep. 407: The Woof Desk, Slurpy Pigs, and No Hiking...

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2025/08/18

This week, Cal tackles the latest update on the gray wolf debate, pigs with blue meat, a zoo that feeds pets to animals, and a province-wide hiking ban. Connect withCal andMeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,click here. Cal on Instagramand Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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