An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

Ep. 060: Guyana. Steven Rinella talks with Makushi guide and fisherman Rovin Alvin, along with Garret Smith, Rick Smith, Korey Kaczmarek, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew.

April 20, 2017

Description

Subjects discussed: bear spray used in all the wrong ways; This Hole Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us-the next great American fishing novel; Guyana and Amerindians; big ass yams; casiri,...
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Books Referenced

Death in the Tall Grass

Author: Peter Capstick

Context:

There was a correction about who wrote this book. Initially Robert Ruark was credited with writing it, but the correct author is Peter Capstick. The book appears to be about hunting/dangerous game.

The Old Man and the Boys

Author: Robert Ruark

Context:

Mentioned as one of Ruark's best books during a discussion about literature and hunting/outdoor writing.

Using Enough Gun

Author: Robert Ruark

Context:

Referenced as another book by Robert Ruark during a discussion about hunting literature.

The Old Man and the Sea

Author: Ernest Hemingway

Context:

Mentioned as an example of a fishing book that's actually about growing old, tenacity, perseverance, and futility. Used to illustrate how fishing books often contain deeper themes beyond just fishing.

A River Runs Through It

Author: Norman Maclean

Context:

Referenced as another fishing book that's actually about fatherhood, brotherhood, and obligations to loved ones. Used alongside The Old Man and the Sea to show how fishing literature explores deeper themes.