An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
Ep. 336: State of the Union, 2022
May 30, 2022
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Norman Maclean
Context:
Referenced when discussing fly fishing and how the film successfully portrayed fly casting by bringing in a world-class fly caster from Wisconsin for the scenic shots, rather than relying solely on Brad Pitt's learned skills.
Author: Mark Twain
Context:
Referenced when discussing the Mississippi River's historical navigation challenges. The speaker mentions Mark Twain's book about river captains to illustrate how the river constantly changed and required specialized knowledge to navigate before it was channelized.