Sportsman Channel’s MeatEater Two-Episode Special Features Comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen on their First-Ever Hunt
OutdoorHub 04.24.13
It’s no joking matter when Steven Rinella takes two comedians out to hunt the rugged wilds of Montana. In a first for outdoor television, Steven Rinella and his hit show MeatEater, a Sportsman Channel original series, take first-time hunters and celebrity comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen out to the Missouri Breaks region of Montana for a chilly, but memorable, mule deer hunt. The two-part episode begins with the premier of part one this Sunday, April 28 at 9 pm ET/PT and concludes with the premiere of part two on Sunday, May 5 at 9 pm ET/PT, exclusively on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman. For a sneak peak of what’s to come and more, visit TheSportsmanChannel.Com/meateater
Joe Rogan has been a fan of Rinella since he watched MeatEater more than a year ago, and has invited Steven to speak about hunting and other topics on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. “We had an immediate connection and his intense desire to hunt for the first time is something I couldn’t ignore,” said Rinella about Rogan.
The more the two starting talking, the more excited Rogan was for his first trip. As plans for a hunt solidified Rogan invited his best friend, comedian Bryan Callen, along for his first hunting experience as well. “It was interesting how quickly I settled in to the idea of hunting,” Callen said. “I think its in all of our DNA –it’s how we evolved.”
“I wanted these guys to experience not just a hunt, but an honest adventure that takes them out of their comfort zone,” said Rinella, who chose the Missouri Breaks as the perfect location for a spot and stalk mule deer hunt. “It’s important to me to preserve and promote the meat eating lifestyle,” said Rinella. “Mentoring guys on their first hunt is a way I can ensure this tradition continues.”
The failures and success of both men ensure they’ll pack their bags again for another hunting trip. “I’m obsessed,” said Callen. “I can see why people get obsessed with hunting. Everything is against you.”
When Rogan eventually connected with his buck, he was full of gratitude for the experience. “I’ve wanted to hunt for years. This is the most ethical, most honest, most real way to do it,” said Rogan. “I’m doing this forever.”
No MeatEater episode would be complete without Rinella showcasing how to cook what is harvested in the field. This recent James Beard Award nominee tries a new recipe inspired by meals that were traditionally cooked by mountain men who used the Missouri River as a thoroughfare – roasted deer head. They skin the head and bury it under a smoldering fire for roughly three hours. For good measure, they also decide to roast the neck and stuff the heart with apples and onions. “This meal demonstrates the wealth of things that can be done with venison if you have an adventurous palate,” said Rinella.
