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Cal of the Wild

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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Ep. 396: Rock Mines in the Everglades with Chris Wittman

7/9/2025
In this week's interview episode, Cal and Jordan chats with Chris Wittman, co-founder of Captains for Clean water, to talk about one of the biggest threats to the Florida Everglades: rock mines built by the sugar industry. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:05

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Ep. 395: Fishing Accidents, Upland Victories, and Just Desserts

7/7/2025
This week, Cal covers the latest on the public lands fight, good news for upland birds, and a Wisconsin con man. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:00

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Ep. 394: Houndations - Exploring the Dark Side of Domestic Dogs

7/2/2025
This week, Tony explains that the nature of our dogs isn't always what we think it is, and why acknowledging that can help you be a better trainer and owner. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:38

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Ep. 393: Crossbows, Public Lands, and Survey Says

6/30/2025
This week, Cal talks about a disappointing cousin, everything you need to know about Sen. Mike Lee's effort to sell public land, and a new bill in New York legalizing crossbows during archery season. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:47

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Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon

6/27/2025
In this week's interview episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to give you all the latest on the public land battle in Washington, D.C., as well as a trip update from their adventure in the Arctic. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:06

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Ep. 391: Wolf vs. Dog, Record Grizzly, and Aoudad Air Support

6/23/2025
This week, Jordan Sillars guest hosts while Cal is in the Arctic and covers what happens when a dog tries to answer the call of the wild, the biggest human-killed grizzly bear ever, and a new helicopter hunt in Texas. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:49

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Ep. 390: Special Conversation with Hal Herring of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

6/20/2025
This week, Cal catches up with Hal Herring at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous. Hal is the host of the Podcast & Blast Podcast, and he may be the only man in the country who knows as much as Cal about public lands, conservation, and what we need to do to protect the wild places we love. Give it a listen, and while you're at it, subscribe to BHAs Podcast & Blast. This episode was recorded by the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Podcast & Blast, hosted by Hal Herring. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:15:32

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Ep. 389: Houndations - Understanding Canine Genetics and How They Shape Our Relationship with Our Dogs

6/18/2025
This week, Tony takes a deep dive into dog genetics to explain not only how they affect aesthetics, but also all sorts of positive and negative behaviors we might not fully attribute to their bloodlines. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:48

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Ep. 388: Mushroom Murder, Airbus Bandits, and Kittens

6/16/2025
This week, Cal tackles a renewed effort to sell public land, a mushroom murder trial, and a family of raccoons that took over an Airbus manufacturing facility. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:56

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Ep. 387: Houndations - First-Dog Triumphs and Duck Dog Realities with Max Barta

6/11/2025
This week, Tony interviews MeatEater's Max Barta. They discuss how Max went about getting his first real bird dog, and what it took to develop her into an asset in the duck blind. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:13

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Ep. 386: Red Snapper, Neanderthal Finger Paint, and Cal's Buns

6/9/2025
This week, Cal covers a fishing controversy in Maryland, criminal duck hunters, Neanderthal art projects, and getting hit on at the grocery store. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:49

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Ep. 385: Houndations - How to Develop More Confidence in Yourself as a Dog Trainer

6/4/2025
This week, Tony explains not only the importance of having confidence in ourselves as dog trainers and what happens when we don't. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:31

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Introducing: Backwoods University with Lake Pickle

6/2/2025
Backwoods University explores wildlife biology and the people who dedicate their lives to studying animals and their habitats. Guided by host Lake Pickle’s curiosity, you’ll hear insights from wildlife biologists and outdoorsmen, while gaining an intimate perspective on North American wildlife, habitat, and the impact humans have had on them. You’ll learn from the experts how to understand the wild. After all, you can’t love what you don’t understand. Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. Don't miss episode one coming out June 9th! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIQv7voZWHy7_axb5Zc-zEsUaKo20oniK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MLEAslFa9CxTE3Gd5OX3E?si=qyD7Pe3USgC2KGTbY_jt3g Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bear-grease/id1559983625 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bear-grease-80440754/ Connect with Lake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:01:50

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Ep. 384: Glitter Poo, Corner Crossing, and Legislation

6/2/2025
This week Cal talks about the possibility of corner crossing heading to the supreme court, and asks, how do you find a shrew? Put glitter in it's poo. Plus so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:41

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Ep. 383: Cows and Ocelots with the East Foundation

5/29/2025
In this week's interview, Cal sits down with Jason Sawyer and James Powell of the East Foundation to learn more about how their cattle operations work to conserve wildlife and habitat in the deep South of Texas. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:47

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Ep. 382: RFK Dolphin Mystery, Public Lands, Turkeys, and Gun Laws

5/26/2025
This week Cal talks about a dolphin RFK definitely did not kill, proposed gun laws, the last turkey hunt, and so much more. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:54

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Ep. 381: Ruffed Grouse and Forest Health with Ben Jones

5/23/2025
In this week's interview, Cal chats with Ruffed Grouse Society President & CEO, Ben Jones, about all things related to upland bird conservation. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:40

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Ep. 380: Houndations - How to Build Confidence in Your Dog

5/21/2025
This week, Tony explains why confidence is so important with sporting dogs, and why we should train with this in mind at all times. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:27

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Ep. 379: Public Lands, Listener Mail, and Beer

5/19/2025
This week Cal talks public lands, solar power, advocacy, wildlife crime and beer with Preston Theony of Wren House Brewing. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:17

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Ep. 378: Crime Desk, Legislation, Mussel Dogs

5/16/2025
This week Cal talks wildlife crime, adaptable coyotes, legislation and so much more. Check out the new "Cal of the Wild" T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:15