You invite Gilbert on your show, yet you arrogantly demean his 40+ years of knowledge on the subject with your “opinions”, call his expertise “bombastic” and you wonder why he’s upset 🤦‍♂️ Also stop the baseless russian bullsh$t about euro wolves killing people. Stick to your white claw and chewing tobacco

That’s the most accurate thing I can say is that it’s hit and miss. When it’s at its best it’s really a fantastic podcast. When it’s at its worst then it’s a real tough listen.. unfortunately that swing is episode to episode and there’s not a lot in between best and worst. If you’re like me then there’s a long stretch where you get more than you bargained for with personal politics sold a little condescendingly as the only right outlook on politics/life/hunting. There are a lot of hypocritical hunting ethics and outlooks especially in the early days of the podcast and slightly condescending hunting “purism” that didn’t really float my boat. If you don’t mind filtering through the bad to get to the good then I would recommend listening overall.

I've been listening for years, lots goes into making this amazing content -nothing else like it!

I first heard Ben on the meateater podcast and wanted to give this a shot bc Ben was hilarious on that, so I was hoping that humor/charisma would carry over to this show. Unfortunately I was sorely disappointed and this show is too serious for its own good. I’ve listened to dozens of episodes waiting to get hooked and feel that I gave the show its fair shake, but it’s not going to happen. The interview with Wes Siler is the straw that broke the camel’s back for me. That guy was one of the most pretentious, unlikable characters I’ve heard and seems to share a lot of the same view points as Ben, bc Ben didn’t challenge him on anything. Ben doesn’t strike me as being genuine in any sense of the word. I don’t think it’s even malicious, I just get the sense that he doesn’t even know what he’s about. As an east coaster I was hoping to have something I could relate to and enjoy, but this isn’t it. Personally I don’t need another public lands circle jerk, that is sooooo played out at this point. It’d be cool to find something lighthearted and interesting. It is concerning when this and other meateater productions only seem to grow a set of balls is when anyone challenges their sacred goat: Public lands. Otherwise if your an animal activist, gun rights activist, or New Jersey cat lady, they seem to all of sudden become neutered. So far I’ve been pleased with the bear grease podcast and Clay has the charisma that I was hoping Ben would have (fingers crossed that one doesn’t drink the kool-aid too). If the meateater team isn’t already fielding focus groups and consumer research, they would be smart to do so, so they don’t alleniate their base. It’s concerning to see them trading their ‘Montanan’ in favor of ‘Manhattan’.

I truly don’t understand exactly what audience this podcast is trying to attract. Bens internal conflicts that are expressed service no general purpose that I have found after multiple attempts to listen. Maybe I am missing some history on Ben that I need to know, but honestly it was hard to follow along with the episodes I did try and listen to, with that said, you got my follow as I believe Meateater does serve a greater good to the future of hunting and fishing.

This is the worst podcast I think I’ve ever hear. A liberal America hating blowhard trying to infiltrate the American culture of hunting is ridiculous. Just go away ben! A better job for you would be don lemon’s gopher on cnn. Get out of my woods!

Anyway, it seems as though we are old friends and hunt together for years. IMO your best work was during the early part of the pandemic when you did daily pods to help get us through it. Now that we are seeing some normalcy, bang. Guys punched. Good luck Ben. I know you’ll make Meateater better!

I just came back to hunting after a long hiatus and found this podcast. Sad to hear it will soon be over, but I’m looking forward to enjoying all the past episodes. It’s been great to listen to the discussions on honoring the animal and the similarities between a hunter’s ethic and a vegan’s. While I am blessed with an incredible and thoughtful father who taught me his own strong hunting ethic, I was often dismayed to find that this seemed absent in the community at large, or if present not emphasized and rarely talked about. If we’re going to preserve hunting for our grandkids’ grandkids, this needs to be the first thing we teach our new hunters.

Hate not having this to listen to n the future. Hope the old ones stay available. Thx Ben

I am so sad there’s only 2 episodes left. Ben O’Brien has a great perspective on the life of an outdoorsman and conservationist. He’s very good at putting things into the perspective of a family man in this space. And Phil T Engineer is a great co-host. Grounds us all when we’re speaking the language of the outdoorsman to people with an interest but no experience. I can only hope the show ends with Phil killing a great bird and feeding it to some of his gamer friends... Dungeons and Dragons forever Phil! I suppose.

I have been a loyal listener since the very first podcast, I’ve truly enjoyed how ben has gone through some difficult subjects and always made for a great conversation. I was quite saddened to hear the news this Tuesday🥺 RIP THC cult! Ben, Phil, and mango will be dearly missed every Tuesday morning

I used to enjoy Bens podcasts but now it has gone into the liberal toilet that meat eater tends to swim around in...unsubscribed

THC has completely revamped the way I think about hunting and conservation. This is one of the best podcasts in the Meateater Family and I look forward to new episodes each Tuesday Morning. Give it a listen and keep an open mind. Whether I agree or disagree I always appreciate the perspective and learning something new.

Show has gone downhill. Used to like this show a lot and have been on board for the last 2-3 years, but this is awful to listen to now. Unsubscribed.

Their opinions can be fairly hypocritical. Listen to episode 169 and listen to their defense of crossbows and how they’re using the SAME EXACT justifications as vertical bow hunters. Quite a bit of “holier than though.” They do touch on current issues, but don't expect to hear from anyone who disagrees with them, or someone that actually does what they’re against.

I was today years old when I realized you voted for Biden. I honestly thought you were smarter and more nuanced than that. I have listened to this podcast for some time because of your nuanced views and especially because of your open conversations on veganism. I’m a vegetarian hunter, I’m as gray as they come! I’m nuanced, I believe in climate change. I don’t believe any wolves, bears or coyotes should be killed YET I DIDNT FOR FOR A LIVING BREATHING DEMENTIA VAMPIRE !!!!!! So disappointed..so so sad.

Do I disagree with some of Ben’s points? Yep! Do I agree with some of his points? Yep! Do I cancel him because we disagree on things? Nope! In fact, I encourage different view points. Admittedly, it’s not the most informative podcast, but it’s amusing nonetheless.

Long time listener and hunter, this podcast has been on a downhill slope lately. used to listen to this podcast to relax and get away from politics not to hear about it. Sorry Ben but I’m unsubscribing.

I hope he takes your ar-14 away

I’m an Idaho guy now but grew up in the Appalachians of Western NC. hearing Bojangles on this weeks podcast made me wish I could give you ten stars instead of five! Keep asking tough questions, having great times, and Phil get your excitement up for that turk!

This show is great to get some hunting talk on the days I’m not in the field, or on my way out to a hunting spot. These guy not only have some get stuff to say about there hunting knowledge and experiences; they are also hilarious and always give my something new to bring up when I’m talking to my friends that don’t support hunting as much as I do.

Corn Pops a bad dude and he believes in the 2nd amendment! C’mon man.

I’m sorry, but I just don’t care enough about this Phil character to spend my listening time here. He’s clearly good at audio engineering; let him do that and spend time talking to guests who actually know the subject matter. #valgeist

Over the edge. If the constant misinformation on modern farming practices wasn’t enough now we find out they are liberals. Finding out you support shotgun joe is a bummer, dragging someone super pro 2a on the next week really showed the kind of person you are. I have unsubscribed to ALL meat eater podcasts and will no longer purchase those stocking stuffers from meateater..... I will not support a fudd. I didn’t come to your podcast for politics.

Used to be a good show until they showed their true colors. I can respect that, but telling us listeners if we do not agree then unsubscribe! Knowing a good majority of us hunters do not want our 2A rights infringed but they support the very party that aims to infringe our 2A rights. I guess it is different for guides that attain celebrity status. It’s cool, sorry for the fall of a good thing.

A hunting podcast that supports political people that are trying to take our Second Amendment rights away wow sorry to hear that.

I listed for great hunting perspectives and stories. Not politics. It’s hard to get away from the suffocating discussions of politics. Podcasts are a great option. THC was a great podcast. But obviously they couldn’t resist jumping on the political train. So I’m jumping off by unsubscribing. So sad.

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Unsubbed. Sorry Ben, you gotta read the room. “Strong 2a supporter” yet proudly votes for the most anti 2a jackass. Also I suggest other Meateater pods to not give this Phil engineer a mic. But considering how progressive y’all are now, I’m sure some tranny will be teaching me how to prepare raccoon tail, the ethical way next week. Peace out ya sellouts.

Votes for ol joe, then has a guest on talking about how he fled England because of their gun restrictions. CMON MAN.

It’s called respect and these guys have it. They respect all points of view even those they disagree with. That is why I will continue to listen and recommend this podcast to others.

Yes

Starting to wonder if this is even a hunting podcast anymore? It’s getting quite strange.

Appreciate your openness to discussion and even hosting people with differences of opinion. And you are not rude and you don’t belittle your guests. You try to understand each other respectfully. Keep up the great content. Need more dr Phil medicine woman.

Holy crap - where’s the hunting ? heard enough of the politics for at least a year . Very thankful the other ME content is less political .

Will be unsubscribing and can’t support somebody who wants to support the socialist agenda of Biden and the democrats who have already started to chisel away at our second amendment rights.

Great podcast, been listening since episode 1 and I have no ragrets.

I can’t bring myself to support this Podcast any further. Sorry guys, but voting for Biden is not the move; following status quo just because you’re a bit uncomfortable is just weak in my opinion. Thanks

Good podcast. Great conversations, especially about things and perspectives not normally brought up in the hunting world. We need more of this.

I’m a lifelong hunter with a lot of windshield time at work and I listen the all of the Meat Eater podcasts. I’ve been a subscriber for a year and caught myself dreading to listen to another episode of THC. Plain and simple... it’s just not entertaining and does not not hold up to the other podcasts produced by Meat Eater.

Great podcast, enjoyable to listen to. Phil the engineer carries the show and probably deserves a raise, but the host is ok too.

Just listened to the one with Casey from hushin ...being a content creator myself in a small hunting niche the motivation helps...thanks I will be listening to more “born 100 years too late “ Brett Vaughn

Phil, you really let me down with your nomination for the worksharp not so sharp moment winner of the year.

Idk what the heck the reviews saying you guys are “too silly” are talking about. Love all things meat eater and what you guys and Rinella along with everyone behind the scenes have built and have going on. Have lots of Steve’s books. I would say this podcast is hilariously quirky and fits right into all things hunting/outdoors right along side all the other meat eater pod’s. I listen to Meat Eater, Kenyon’s Wired to Hunt, and THC the most. Im an avid whitetail bow hunter and waterfowler, angler when i get the time and i appreciate good humor and THC is a great mix of all that good stuff.

I thought about what to write... both as a compliment to show and response to negative nannies. This weekly 90 mins of talk, is something that entertains, teaches you things you might not know, and gives you an insight to other people’s lives and perspectives. Whether your traveling in the car or listening from home, it just works on all levels. To those who have their complaints, I say this: listening to this show, whether it’s silly banter or a deep interview, listening to this show reminds me of one of the best things about hunting... and that’s kicking back and listening to your friends at hunting camp just rambling about all sorts of things. I don’t need 90 minutes of techniques week in and week out... I need 90 mins to be entertained and laugh. Thanks Ben and Phil.

More Phil, more Mango, less of Phil’s cats. Keep it up.

Tries to hard to be funny, way too much talk about poop. Maybe his target audience is teenage boys? He does get some interesting guests on that have good info if you can get over the host.

The host wants to tackle interesting topics relating to food (vegan, anti hunters, factory farm, etc.), but he seems ill prepared to do so. And, the constant attempt to be funny (pooping in the woods)...is an old and tired bit. I gave this podcast a fair chance...but it’s simply ehhh...

THC has some good interviews but I have to fast forward through all the preachy exposition. It comes off as self-obsession guised as introspection. The interviews are solid once you get to them

I am a rancher and a hunter . I support hazing and protecting against any predators but not for sport . I am for meat and support meat but not trophy . The natives always thought is Europeans were wasteful and they are right . Second the hell with First Lite hunting club . They are a bunch of entitled little flip flop wearing effeminate men who brag about shooting porcupines to “protect” a yurt 🙄 they also like to display baby fox and bay wolf pellets on their desks. Had I known this was sponsored by them would not have given a listen . Kudos to those on this podcast who have brains that are evolving to understanding our Mother Earth . Lots of ranchers welcome coyotes and predators undertaking the balance they welcome in help of dispersing valuable seed and keep grasslands and plains healthy along with healthier herds keeping animals on the move versus sendantary . Any way . Love Dan Flores . Love men who have brains .