# CHRIS BOLYARD: BUTCHER SHOP, LOCAL MEAT SOURCING, ULTRAMARATHONS, FATHER OF FOUR, HOMESCHOOLING

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Podcast: [The Zach and Pat Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-zach-and-pat-show-6732613)
Published: 2026-03-10T17:07:17+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode WE HAVE THE MEATS (pls don't sue us Arby's) because we have Chris Bolyard joining us from Bolyard's Meat & Provisions! Taking the utmost pride in sourcing his products as local as possible to ensure freshness, Chris has made a name for himself in the local STL cuisine/food scene. When he's not running this business he's quite literally running hundreds of miles as a competitive ultramarathon runner or, he's running his family unit as a husband and father of four. Whether you like great food or want to see how a winner balances roles in his life, this one is for you! Please like, comment, and subscribe for more! We are on our way to 500 subs and we need all the support we can get! 0:00 introducing Chris/his butcher shop 14:15 preparing live meat 25:00 is cooking a science or an art? 33:40 shopping local 35:55 ultramarathons 45:50 parenting four kids as a business owner 52:20 homeschooling Follow us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/zach_fagas/ https://www.instagram.com/stl_mortgagenerd/ https://www.instagram.com/thedaily_murph/ Use Code ZACHANDPAT for 10% CPTN Beard Co Orders! Check out Normal Brand: https://sldr.page.link/ZCYFu

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