{"podcast":{"title":"Wild Fish and Game Podcast","slug":"wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214","podcast_index_feed_id":22214,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WPCM6149090620","website_url":"https://www.harvestingnature.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/db283c10-2574-11ec-a83f-039d5b9d1d9a/image/6219d007263bae116ae29f44cae4b922.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Harvesting Nature","episode_count":275,"summary":"The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, preservation, and cooking, while asking more profound questions about sustainability, tradition, and how people have continuously fed themselves from the land. Along the way, Justin and his co-hosts are joined by chefs, hunters, foragers, biologists, writers, and cultural knowledge-keepers who help connect ecology to the table. Whether discussing regional foodscapes, seasonal harvests, preservation techniques, or modern wild-food culture, the Wild Fish and Game Podcast is about learning to eat with the land rather than against it. Harvesting Nature is a wild food media company dedicated to education, conservation, and self-reliance through hunting, fishing, and foraging. Questions, feedback, and guest suggestions can be sent to whatscooking@harvestingnature.com.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 259: The Okayest Cook Returns: Real Food, Real Learning, Real Wild Game","slug":"episode-259-the-okayest-cook-returns-real-food-real-learning-real-wild-game","published_at":"2026-01-13T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214/episode-259-the-okayest-cook-returns-real-food-real-learning-real-wild-game","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-fish-and-game-podcast-22214","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM4613668902.mp3?updated=1768277370","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM4613668902.mp3?updated=1768277370","summary":"Summary In this engaging conversation, Chris Whonsetler, the Okayest Cook, shares his journey into the world of cooking and hunting. He discusses the evolution of his culinary skills, the challenges of sausage making, and the importance of butchery in understanding the food we eat. The discussion highlights the connection between cooking and hunting, the role of photography in food presentation, and the philosophy behind the Okayest Cook brand, which embraces imperfection and encourages others to learn and experiment in the kitchen. Chris emphasizes the value of community and sharing experiences in the culinary world, making it clear that it's okay to be the Okayest cook and that everyone is on their own journey of learning and growth. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links Okayest Cook Website Instagram Chris Whonsetler Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wild Cooking and Podcasting 02:57 The Journey into Hunting and Cooking 05:49 The Evolution of Cooking Skills 09:02 First Experiences with Wild Food 12:00 Misconceptions and Learning from Mistakes 15:00 The Art of Sausage Making 17:51 Challenges in Sausage Production 19:52 Exploring Butchery Techniques 21:14 The Art of Butchering: Learning Through Practice 22:21 Understanding Cuts: Regional Variations and Terminology 23:55 Visual Aids in Butchering: Enhancing Learning 24:35 Field Care: The Reality of Butchering Wild Game 27:20 The Importance of Proper Butchering Techniques 29:29 First-Time Experiences: Overcoming Intimidation in Butchering 31:20 Prioritizing Cuts: Efficient Butchering Strategies 33:20 Building a Connection: The Relationship Between Butchery and Hunting 35:01 The Decline of Proce…","meta_description":"Summary In this engaging conversation, Chris Whonsetler, the Okayest Cook, shares his journey into the world of cooking and hunting. 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