Ep. 170 | Steve Rinella’s Near Death Experiences
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2021
- Steve Rinella - Writer, author, host of MeatEater TV, expert outdoorsman, true conservationist, talented story teller and tons of other complementary traits, sits down with Jimmy and Mark to share some of his “highlight-reel” near-death experiences incurred along the way of this crazy thing we call life. From charging a grizzly (not the other way around) and icy water to icy roads, with a fair bit of humor (you can always laugh about it later if you live to tell the tale) and a whole lot more, this was a fun one you won’t want to miss! We also dive into Steve’s new book, “The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival” - a must read for any seasoned or budding outdoorsman. This comprehensive book, packed with incredibly useful information gained through first-hand experience and lessons learned the hard way, is designed to get you into the wilderness safely and effectively. Death by selfie, moss myths, mountain lions, food, water, shelter, OCD packing and unpacking, and tons of other great topics - this book might just save your life.
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I am with Steve here. I grew up driving in snow. Was cocky about it. One crash and now I old man drive in the snow.
Steve is a perfect example of the guy with the job he loves to do and it comes from the heart that’s why everyone is watching
Steve reminds me of some one I used know growing up and looked up to as a kid. This kid could cast so far and it seemed looking back he caught a fish almost every cast...
he ended up being a professional fisherman
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@@DSToNe19and83 which pro fisherman?
@@chriscosby1561 Eric hunt, this was decades ago. Not sure how successful he was but he was a hell of a fisherman when I was a kid.
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@@DSToNe19and83 that's awesome bro was wondering because I once dreamed of pro fishing shared the same stage as several who were better than me and for some reason that name rings a bell cheers brother 🍻
@@chriscosby1561 dittos bud!
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A pod w Steve via Zoom, is more intriguing than 99% of live pods available today… Makes me want to get out into nature more.
"did you get to the part about cannibalism yet?"
How to have a great podcast episode.
Step one: Invite Steven Rinella & sit back & listen.
Exactly what I was thinking! No effort needed whatsoever but to give Steve the space within the conversation.
Right I wish the other two guys would just shut the fuck up lol. Who thought it was a good idea to let them host a podcast?
I just….kinda wish it had only been Steve talking while he was telling his stories- it was kind of a wet blanket repeating exactly what he just said as if it needed improved upon. Also, if you’re familiar with how Steve talks, when he pauses, its not so the other person can take over… its to let what he just said sink in before he adds to it… ugh im not trying to be rude… but it was like two nervous fans killing the humor and enjoyment of his stories.
Steve is so great to listen to. I always learn something new and his new book is top-notch. Great podcast guys.
Anything with Steve in it makes me happy. Great content boys
Awesome show, love stories especially bear stories. Could imagine the amount Steve must have. Let alone other interesting encounters of many other things.
We need Steve on more often!!
The part when Steve says he’s disinvited and Mark goes, no I want you to (tell the story)... me too Mark me too, he’s got the best stories!
I'm a NOLS/WMI W-emt and former instructor. I was stoked to hear Steve mention NOLS. Ive also been a hunter a privateer rafter and an SAR volunteer for years (as well as a Fire/Medic) and Ive seen a LOT of bad things in the backcountry. Everything Steve says rings true and reminds me of a story/experience. Great podcast.
Great interview ! love this channel
Thanks for tuning in! :)
As always great video guys!
Awesome studio..long time listener, first time watcher...I'll hang up and listen
It’s usually the things that seem the least dangerous that cause the most injuries. We are so cautious about the big dangers it’s the small things that get us.
This is so true! My year and a half old daughter saw a big wolf spider for the first time ever last week and screamed and was terrified, and had never seen one before or seen us scream from seeing one. Pretty cool we’re born with that intuition!
Anything Rinella touches seems to be smooth !
Awesome show!
Pure class!
I can listen to steve all day long
Great video thanks!
I like this guest today....someone should give him a show or somthin....
steve isnt really that cool i offered 30k to join him but nah 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤯
@@localcoastanglers6660 REALLY? That's awesome.... well they should put that Sportsman Channel or Netflix or something
@@localcoastanglers6660 🤦
I almost feel like we should choose a name for his show. Something involving meat and eating 🤔
I feel like he’s not a “Real Meateater” 😎
Those bridge stories remind me of one bad trip back to university. Cool fall rainy day, about 6 of us in the car, still cruising at 60 mph we cross a village at low speed and noticed the rain was freezing on the bridge and it was very slippery. So we get back on the highway and up to speed. When we got to the next long bridge, there was one stationary vehicle in our lane and about 100 yards further was a second one stopped in oncoming lane. So I slow down to about 20 mph and start crossing the bridge. Getting to the first car I check my mirror and there's a car coming up behind us fast. So I desperately try to pick up speed to get around the stopped car and just make it past and back in my lane when the car just zipped by us fish tailing. He was using the whole width of the road trying to slow down. An oncoming Suburban separately tried to stop and saw he wasn't going to make it so he drives into the retaining fence to stop as the fish tailing car just misses him. So we make it back unscathed but it could have been so much worse. from then on the police were at every bridge and overpass slowing down the traffic. I was never so glad to make it back to university.
The Meateater Podcast with the grizzly researcher, the young woman who was attacked is a really good listen! Terrifying experience relived with good detail.
Do you know which one it is?
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@@CoolHandLuke7 awesome man... Thank you sir
@@MetalBuddhaHead you’re very welcome
Congrats Steve, on best seller!!
Steve's a treasure
I was attacked by a lion and I'm 6'3". But I was running down a heavily used game trail after dark in MT. When the lion figured out what I was, it took off. I thought a tree was falling on me. I've also been stalked by a couple while bow hunting. It's not common, but can happen.
Any more details or explanation of your attack?
That's scary, but I've heard of people being stalked by Sasquatch. A friend of mine seen a White Sasquatch while walking home one night. He said it was around 7' tall, and huge! He never walked home again!
I've known people who have lost dogs to mountain lions while out hiking. I've read reliable stories of Mountain lions stalking runners and bicyclists. I've seen a lion in my backyard. I don't worry about lions, but I don't disregard them either.
Freakin love Rinella!! I’d love to hunt with ya Steve.
Great interview. I’m getting Steve’s book.
Did you get it yet? It's pretty good. Lots of high level stuff so that it can properly cover such a broad subject. But it also goes into good, valuable detail in areas. I do wish it went into closer detail, but I guess that's what more specialized manuals are for. For example the knots section gives you about 5 good general-use knots and teaches you how to tie them. Then if you wanted to learn more knots, rope types, etc you could get a specialized book for that.
@@Vanbrusa yes, I did. Great book so far.
Just his new one?? He's got several great reads.
I have had a few serious scares (scuba, sailing & motorcycles); more like the boat story & car crash tho. However, that mama grizzly story takes the cake!
"what happens when they fall in?" That right there was epic. lol
Hey for the pepper spray use Dawn dish soap the spray is oily and Dawn works really well on removing oil it saved me a bunch of times working as a CO at a prison
This is very true, I was thinking this in my head as he was explaining it hah
I wanted to hear the story where steve and a few other hunters were eating lunch when a grizzly charged them and someone ended up on its back riding it
Could this have been before that? How was that story not told? the reason I clicked was to hear a retelling
It’s in his book campfire 🔥 stories on audible 👍🏻
Yes, great story, and know one got hurt! Unbelievable. Didn't someone reach for their firearm or rifle and ended up hitting the bear with a trek pole?😲🐻🧹🤺
@@timothyknutsen5212 Janis Putelis was the one hitting it with his poles.
He tells that story on the Joe Rogan Experience
Bear mace was very popular where I grew up with the delinquent types, have been sprayed with it on multiple occasions and can confirm it is as unpleasant as it sounds.
At the University Of Boulder in Colorado the Chow hall was once named after Alfred Packer
I like that WSU hat in the backround.
Nice!
Steve is one amazing guy definitely a dieing breed
He sure is!
No better Rinella story than American Buffalo. New York Times not withstanding
I’ve never been attacked but some of my buddies who work around the county have talked about cougars watching them at night
Forget what season and episode where Steve and Ryan Callahan got bluff charged by a brown. Favorite scene.
Steve: got that bear spray?
Ryan: yup......chambers a 300 win mag round lol
😂😂That's definitely a classic! What a crazy encounter!
Not a comment on this video specifically but a request/suggestion for a podcast on left handed shooters. Maybe a look into challenges and advantages to shooting left handed, tips for dealing with equipment and firearms mainly designed for right handers, etc. Thanks for the enjoyable and informative podcasts.
Well I was hunting today in my tree stand and couldn’t get the shot as a left handed shooter….if i had been a right handed shooter I could have made the shot.
Very impressive to see a grizzly cover ground through a clear cut with blowdown, your not gonna get away!!
Had 2 squirrels as a child, that would climb my body, and eat a nestle crunch bar, while sitting on my head!! Bloody climb, but was worth it!
Part of your pre-trip conversation is to ask your buddy, "How would you like to be seasoned?"
A must. Lol
Being from Utah I have had more lion encounters than I can count at this point. Never been false charged but I agree in the last 20 years they seem to have gotten less skittish and will hang a little longer. Just like any animal you get near a mom and baby your threat level increases dramatically
Side note still way more worried about a pissed off moose
I was hunting moose in an old logging cut, way off the road. I had to take a shit just before dark and l was up on a nole. Had my rifle leaning on a stump about 10 ft away while finishing up my business. All of a sudden l hear sounds of growling. I look up and l see 3 wolves about 60 yards away pacing amongst some tag-alders. Then l to my right l see 2 more maybe 100 yards if that. My pants are at my ankles, l didn't waste any time pulling them up. So l lm cocked and loaded my 30 06 that is...lol; waiting to see what gonna happen. They just paced back and forth amongst the thick branches. It's getting darker by the minute and l have extra ammo in my back pack, so l fill my pockets. I got to get back to my truck which is 45 min. away. I fire a shot in the air to scare them off. Too dark to see, so l put on my head lamp and start walking back to my truck which was the longest walk in my life. Took me over an hour, while kept stopping, listening and looking over my shoulders. Wish l had photos.. sorry. My sister said my new name is... SHIT'S-WITH-WOLVES. 😄
Great subject and stories! BTW, what is it with guys, spiders, snakes and peppers.....?😂
I'm not a Rinella fan for a few reasons but I will accept that he impresses me at times with his culinary skills, and at times historical antidotes.
In West Virginia we have deer feeding around gun ranges while people are shooting and they do not even stop feeding.
It's interesting that Steve mentioned that mountain lions are a complete non-factor. Mountain lions/cougars are the ONLY reason I carry a sidearm when hiking.
In Kodiak there’s a hunting store with a picture of a guy holding his rifle up at a bear running towards him and yeah it’s at yards you’re going to see that picture
The only thing i know about cannibalism , next to nothing, is people wait so long to resort to it, what they are eating is almost useless for sustainability. Going cannibal ? Go early.
I would love the opportunity to chat with the Vortex Family.
The pepper spray on your chest scares me because once when selling some the person told me they were hiking, slipped on some shall and the rock punctured the can.
The famous situation Steve mentions at 00:09:20, I'm assuming is the true story of a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. Film called "Alive" is based on this and stars a young Ethan Hawke
I’ve been whistled at by mountain lions 3 different times and locations. They were close but I never saw them.
I was up in Bethel Alaska and cussed Quinn river with a gillnet got wrapped around the prop install the engine that was a scary moment
Can you do a 10 minute talk on a 35 whelen?
This summer we had a mule buck in the yard for about a week. The next week the neighbours 2 lamas were killed by a lion
I know I'm late to the party but the coffee reminds me of a story. A lady puts groceries in her back seat and jumps in the front seat. She hears a loud bang and sharp impact on the back of her head. Immediately she grabs the back of her head and feels something cool and damp. She panics and thinks she's been shot. She is scared to remove her hands because her brains might fall out, she starts screaming for help. Then help arrives and inspects the situation. A can of biscuit dough had exploded from her groceries and smacked her in the back of her head, when help arrived she was holding biscuits to the back of her head and was to scared to let go.
😂😂😂no way! Is that real?
@@VortexNation Who knows, just a story I heard, could be urban legend. I heard it more than twenty years ago.
@@CampingOutOfDebt88 That is absolutely wild if it is true!
I've heard this same story. She hears the loud bang, gets blasted in the back of the head, reaches up and feels this soft gooey content in her hair, on her head near the wound she just received on the back of her head....and yeah, she immediately thought the soft goo at the wound, was her brains coming out her head wound. And apparently she diligently held her brains in, refusing to move her hand even when the EMTs first arrived. But yeah, as the story goes...obviously it was not her brains but actually the biscuit dough from the exploded biscuit can.
But like CampingOutOfDebt88, I also don't know if it was a true story...of just an urban legend. But he's not the only one to hear of this story...as I had heard it too. I grew up in Colorado if that maybe helps explain any auditory connection...
In Colorado I have been stalked by mountain lions on 3 different occasions while fishing . So no yeah I'll continue to worry about mountain lions as a threat
Jeez - that's wild!
@@VortexNation and two of those times I was not alone was with a buddy so I have eye witnesses that they were cougars. ain't blowing smoke
Had to go see how old steve is with monty python and Donahue references.lol
Steve I haven't seen ya in town yet. Got a killer Alberta black bear cub in tree story for you. Selling my place outside of Austin so will be in MT and SD for keeps. I will be the guy with a brittainy.
Steve, which would be worse a Badger or mountain lion? I would be more fearful of the Badger.
When I rolled my explorer I was ejected out the back window. The truck was totally crushed though. And I would have been killed if I had my seat belt on. I usually wear one but that day I got lucky.
I have heard that the BIG Grizzlies kill a lot of young bears. I would think that tags for them would be cheap, but I doubt it!
I loove snakes!!! Want em as pets!
King Rinella.
Hey Steve did the authorities say "Dang NOT this guy AGAIN!!!! 🤣🤣🤣"?
There is actually a video of a mt lion chasing a dude down lol
The lion knew it was unnatural 🤣🤣🤭
A funny pepper story this vendor we use is an upstanding guy if he tells you it its true. Well he got this pepper plant from a guy and he said it oddly enough had purple peppers on it so while mowing the grass he got close to it and picked one of the peppers and took a bite his mower didn't make it back to the house before he jumped off of it and ran in the basement screaming he had a laundry sink rught inside the door he said water was the nost painful thing but laundry detergent wasnt that bad we googled it and it trurns out it was a Japanese ornamental pepper plant not for consumption
I've been in the woods all my life, unaware people are the ones that die all day long.
Garter snakes will definitely bite when picked up. The smaller ones bite more.
So how the hell am i supposed to get a signed copy?
I found a dollar bill while Steelhead fishing with a couple of friends. I went to pick it up only to see a pile of shit by it, so I left it there. Later one of my friends found it, and cleaned it. If it were a bigger bill I would of grabbed it! I did find a $50 dollar bill out camping though!
I want to hear If Steve ever ran into a Sasquatch? I never have, but my cousin and I seen what they can do to young 15-20' fur trees while hunting Blacktail in WA ST! No bear could of done what we seen!
I believe
can i do the first test????
I had some dude try to board the airplane I was piloting (private jet) with bear spray on his backpack and was angry when I told him he couldn’t take it. It would NOT be a good thing if it discharged at 41000 feet. I know the guys in Alaska carry it, but they can get on the ground pretty quick.
Go Cougs!
There was a book about a guy that went to Alaska to find himself and ended up Dying from eating a plant I can’t remember what the name of the book is
Into the wild?
I had a lion cross in front of me and I jumped out barking like a dog, chased it into the woods and heard the most god awful sound coming from up in the canopy! I froze and started running backwards till I was safe! My first thought afterwards was fuck that cat!
I came up on a mountain lion on the Middle Salmon out of Stanley when we ran it at flood stages starting at Boundary Put In. Boat got loose and had to run down the trail along the river and found an elk still bleeding and INSTANTLY had the hair on my neck go crazy and looked up the field (this was after a particularly large fire about 10 years back and a major landslide at Pistol Creek that had cleared out the underbrush and opened up the hill a lot to river right) and saw a BIG cat with blood all over its mouth and paws hunched down and then screamed at us as we ran off the kill and down the trail to luckily jump from the bank to a friends Aire Cat floating by and down to find our lost boat... I will NEVER forget that sound and feeling. I was carrying my Glock 20 but it was all so fast and we just ram off the kill so it likely lost interest and went back to its meal but...
Woah - that is crazy! Not many folks can say they've walked up on a situation like that before.
Holy run-on sentence batman! A little punctuation might make this comprehensible. I'm dumb, help a guy out.
What wins a grizzly or silverback to the death?
That’s a seriously good question... Might have to bring a silverback and grizzly expert on the podcast to discuss ;)
Joe rogan and Steve rinella bought me here
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Beard definitely looks better Mark!
We all agree!
“I’ve had so many heroin near death experiences”
Dam Steve, I didn’t know...
how’s rehabilitation going?
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Harrowing*
The bear spray stories reminded me of when I was in the police academy. We all had to get sprayed with pepper spray and for extra credit they offered one other cadet and myself the opportunity to get sprayed with bear spray. It ruined my week. Every morning having to shave was the worst. Totally worth it to earn my PT shirt back though.
which one scares you more ? Grizzly or mountain lion?
Griz. I feel I could take a lion. Getting fucked up for sure but come out on top lol
@@raycharles5848 a lion is gonna grab u from behind by the neck most likely for food with a griz/brown bear its most likely territorial/defensive that being said the lion attack would be a FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE while the grizzly attack would have to be play dead or die there's simply no defense against that raw power bear handed..... pun intended lol
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Sorry Steve, you said Soccer players and they were Rugby players from Uruguay in the Andes, in 1972.
Thank you
How do these guys not know about De Baca?
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (Núñez first last name, -cow head second Last name) Baca means the roof of a stagecoach or the box that is used as a luggage rack in a car.
@@FedericoPrieto13 haha I didn’t realize I put a B 😂
@@mattthadd4663 Don't worry, it is a frecuent mistake among Spanish speakers, to change a v for a b or vice versa when writing. The problem is that in almost all words, if you change that letter it means something else ...;) but it's funny that Rinella refers to him by his second surname, when the correct thing to do would be to use both or just the first one.
45:15 you guys might be interested in this video th-cam.com/video/js0haocH4-o/w-d-xo.html 21 feet is the general rule for a person with a knife to be able to close the distance faster than you can draw and get shots off. Did a quick google and found the fastest man is around 23mph, and grizzlies are about 34mph. Some basic math puts it at about 35feet for a grizzly to close the distance faster than you can draw
didn't know grizzlies carried knives.
Every veteran of Afghanistan knows that feeling whenever they drive over a culvert.
You guys are great but you need a little practice with the interviewing not trying to be negative but good job.
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I was diagnosed with alphagale this year it’s not any fun.
Klaus Schwab can eat the bugs himself...
We can't eat Mark. His beard looks too good.