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 repackaged Wikipedia. Each story features original reporting you won't hear anywhere else, expert insight from detectives and hunters, and first-hand accounts from the people who were actually there. For true crime listeners looking for something new—and outdoorsmen who know the thrill and risk of time afield—Blood Trails exposes the stories left behind in the tracks. If you’re a fan of Dateline, Criminal, or Bear Grease but want your true crime set in the wild places you know, this podcast is for you. Follow now for Episode 1, dropping on Thursday, October 30th. Follow Blood Trails on Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon. Connect with Jordan Sillars and MeatEater MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Jordan Sillars on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube ClipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host a true texan and country music star, Randall King, out in God's Country. Randall starts the show by exposing a fun hobby about himself most people don't know and the guys have a field day with it. The three of them cover dove hunting tactics and the unorthodox way Randall's family goes about Jug fishing at his family reunions. King struggles to give his Texas Country Music Mount Rushmore and they all dive in on how Pure Country is one of the greatest movies of all time. The episode ends with a gravorite that only could be pulled off by Randall King himself. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The week Reid and Dan host legendary artist and Grand Ole Opry member, Jamey Johnson out in God's Country. They dive in on why it's been 14 years since Jamey has released new music and how his current duet came to fruition. Jamey tells the story behind how "In Color" became the song that is it and the personal touches they were able to throw in there throughout the writing process. Reid and Dan ask a million questions about the legendary "Traler Park Boys" here in Nashville and Jamey shares some stories that had the boys in tears. The episode ends with a George Jones gravorite and we don't know who's gonna fill his shoes after this! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host Cody and John of Whiskey Myers out in God's Country. Cody and John share the origin of Whiskey Myers and how it stemmed from high school baseball in Texas. Cody shares how he brought his Lure company, Toad Thumper, to life during covid and how perfecting the lures has become a true passion of his. The four of them dive into the ins and outs of elk hunting with a bow and what it feels like to experience a September season in the mountains chasing them. They share the process of creating their latest album with Jay Joyce and some of the unexpected moments from that experience. Reid poses the question of where they would love to play as a band and Reid and Dan still can't believe their response. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host award winning artist and songwriter, HARDY, back for round two on GCP. The episode covers everything from arrowhead hunting to how his life has changed since becoming a dad to the poignant message his album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! is giving fans. Hardy covers how the song "Buck on the Wall" came to fruition and how it took on a whole new meaning last year when his grandfather passed away and he killed his first Mississippi whitetail after his passing. HARDY gives an acoustic performance of "Bottomland" for the first time ever and his gravorite is also a first time song on God's Country. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host the one and only Naomi Johnson out in God's Country. The episode starts off with an EXCLUSIVE announcement from Naomi and that is she is expecting baby #2 with her husband, Martin. Naomi shares her journey of navigating motherhood in the music industry and how she feels her nomadic upbringing prepared her best for this life. She shares some insane stories about growing up on a school bus with her 9 siblings, how they ended up in several different cults, and how salmon fishing in Alaska led her to Nashville. She shares stories of hunting with her siblings growing up and how one felony took away her dad's ability to hunt with a gun for life. She ends the episode with a gravorite that will matter to you. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host CCMA entertainer of the year and hit songwriter, Josh Ross, out in God’s Country. The three dive in on what they’re mad at, and it includes the guys being jealous of how Josh gets to start his mornings, every day. They dive in the on Josh’s Nashville journey from Canada, and the unconventional parking lot he lived in for months before he got his first deal. Josh shares the labor-intensive process of pond management at his new farm and how throwing a line gives him solace from the road. He shares the similarities of fishing up north versus the south, and some of his favorite tactics he’s carried to the states from his upbringing. The episode ends with a Gravorite flex the boys didn’t see coming, but lands at one of the top ones GCP has seen. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host a set of brothers for another BROPOD. They are hosting Scott and Matt of the #1 country band, Parmalee. They immediately dive in on brother wars, taking punches to the face, and what growing up as Irish Twins looked like. Matt and Scott share how they passed time during quarantine by fishing in Alaska and why they believe salt water fish is superior to fresh water. They share their journey as a band and in a vulnerable moment Reid shares what it is like sharing all of this with his brother. The episode ends with a classic Travis Tritt Gravorite! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week is the most hysterical episode of God's Country Podcast yet. Reid and Dan host comedian and Nashville resident, Chelcie Lynn aka Trailer Trash Tammy. This is an episode that covers an array of topics and is not safe for young listeners to say the leasrt. Reid develops an alter ego that couldn't be more fitting, Tammy tells dan what 90s sitcom actor he looks like, and she shares her gravorite that you won't believe. Chelcie discuss life on the road, how Tammy came to fruition, and some trailer park stories that inspire the character. The episode ends with a somber story regarding mini kiss and Tammy demanding justice for them. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week is a special podcast featuring two hit songwriters and brothers, Josh and Matt Jenkins. The four brothers dive into industry highs and lows, their journey to Nashville, and what it feels like sharing all of these moments with family. Matt and Josh co-penned CMA song of the year "Buy Dirt" alongside Jordan and Jacob Davis, and they break down how the monster song came about. Matt shares a spiritual moment that led him to becoming a full-time songwriter, and Josh shares the moment that changed everything for him in Nashville. The episode ends with multiple gravorites and brother harmonies. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week you’re getting a Bro Pod out in God’s Country. Reid and Dan take this episode to answer some fan questions and dive deeper into their songwriting journey. They share some of the vulnerable highs and lows that they’ve experienced, while keeping their faith at the center of their lives. In a few months they are going elk hunting out west, so they share what they’re doing to prep for that, and Reid shares his dream hunt. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan are running it back with multi-platinum artist, Jordan Davis. The boys dive in on duck season and the preparation that happens now, for a season that doesn't kick off until December. Jordan shares his favoriting hunting memory with his brother, Jacob, and why it is a day he will never forget. They discuss his new record and what it meant to him to have Marcus King join him on the track "Louisiana Stick". The three of them play a game of "Next Thing You Know" that leads into some hysterical stories of instances gone way wrong and end the episode with a country classic! God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host guitar slangin' and soul sanging phenom Marcus King, out in God's Country. The episode kicks off with Marcus ripping into his latest song "Honkytonk Hell" and the guys giving a standing ovation to GCP's greatest performance yet. The three of them discuss what it was like growing up southern and how the tough guy narrative has been a struggle to maintain at times. Marcus shares the inspiration behind his latest album, how meeting his wife saved his life, and how he thinks he is the most honest he's ever been with his new album "Darling Blue". Marcus shares a never before heard song with the listeners and ends with a REO Speedwagon gravorite. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host Mr. Texas Forever, Hudson Westbrook, out in God's Country. They dive in on his rapid rise to stardom and what it has looked like for him. 12 months ago, Hudson was studying for college exams, and now he is headlining shows across the US and shattering records along the way. The three of them discuss his rural upbringing in Texas and what the outdoors looked like for him. Hudson dissects winning a high school state championship in football, which somehow was only three years ago. Episode ends with a shoutout to Texas forever and Hudson's gravorite of all time. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host #1 artist, Drew Baldridge out in God’s Country. The three of them cover an array of topics from deer hunting in Illinois to taking chances to make your dreams come true. Drew breaks down how he’s the first independent artist to have a song go #1 at country radio. He shares how his wife has been steady throughout this entire process and how she inspired “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” from the beginning. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host GRAMMY Artist to Watch and Opry Next Stage Class member, Kashus Culpepper out in God's Country. The three dissect when Kash was the state wrestling champion and how long he thinks it would take him to pen Reid and Dan both in a match. They roll through how Bream for breakfast is a delicacy where he's from in South Alabama. They share their favorite Chris Young album, riff of one of his top hits and Kashus wraps the show that we only wish Hank Williams could see himself. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host ACM song of the year winner and longtime friend Josh Phillips out in God's Country. The three of them right away dive in recapping Turkey season and the play by play of his wife bagging her first ever turkey this season. They discuss Josh's passion of building guns and he shares some of his favorite pieces with Dan and the pricing breakdown for them. He shares the story behind writing "Dirt Cheap", how it landed with Cody Johnson, and what it was like winning ACM Song of the Year. The episode ends with a gravorite that is likely to make a grown man cry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host hit songwriter and artist, Larry Fleet, out in God's Country. Larry shares the meaning behind his signature hat you see him wearing, which ties back to arguably the best burger in Nashville. The three of them bond over growing up on four wheelers without bounds and give the reason behind why they must love their kids more than their parents loved them. Larry shares his Nashville journey with the guys and how keeping his faith has helped him continue through it all. The episode ends with them harmonizing "Where I Find God," which was written by Larry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan bring back a listener favorite, Craig Morgan, to God's Country! The guys dive in on Craig's newfound hobby of streaming "Call of Duty" on twitch and how he continues to grow his fan base through the streaming platform and how it gives him a small glimpse from his time serving in the US Military. The three of them discuss grizzly bears in the west and Craig shares a close encounter he had at his camp in Alaska. Morgan discusses the struggles some military members encounter once they enter back into civilian life and how he hopes his off-grid camp in Alaska can continue to help some of these veterans. The episode ends with his powerhouse voice sharing a few gravorites and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Redneck Yacht Club God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Reid and Dan host Grammy-winning artist, Lukas Nelson out in God’s Country. If you’re looking for an episode that covers everything from hunting to busting out into song at any time this is the one. Lukas shares what his life looks like in Maui, including axis deer hunting and recovering from the devastating fires that recently swept the island. He discusses what growing up as Willie Nelson’s son looked like and how it lead him to sobriety in his 30s. The three of them dive in on his new record, American Romance, and his Gravorite will make a grown man cry. God's Country on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop God's Country Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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