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The Meat Block

by American Butcher

Join Travis and David each week as they discuss all things meat. Travis is a butcher with a strong background in slaughter and retail, as well as sausage and charcuterie production. David is a small-scale intensive farmer; he manages rotationally grazed livestock and butchers them for direct-to consumer-sale. He’s also worked in retail meats and as a chef. They’ve both worked alone on mobile slaughter units, and they both like Waylon Jennings.

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Episodes

  1. 194 Heart Shaped Ribeyes & Other Things

    A very special Valentine's Day episode of The Meat Block suport us with Bunzl and with Smart Locker promo code 2023 Credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/

  2. 193 Tree Sisters Family Farm with Jen

    In this episode we sits down with Jen one of the owners of 3 Sisters Family Farm and Market . We talk about rotational grazing, scalability, Family business, and humane handling. Support the show by checking out Bunzl Processor Division and Smart Loocker use code meatblock2023. Like and review us...

  3. 191 Business & Career Development Resources for Meat Processors

    Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) at Oregon State University websiteNMPAN Google GroupMeat Processor Academy Online Course Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Asssistance via NMPAN (Free Consulting!)Meat Processor Academy Mastermind RegistrationAmerican Association of Meat...

  4. 189 Discovered Never Released

    David and Travis this week as they talk about anything and nothing. Travis Stockstill [email protected] David Zarling [email protected]

  5. 188 No One Wants To Work Any More

    'No one wants to work anymore'. Join David and Travis this week as they decode this common myth, which they call 'The Big Lie'. Phrased more accurately, 'no one wants to work for YOU anymore'. Listen to find out why that may be the case, and what you can do to fill up your shop with reliable,...

  6. 187 Game Processing and What You Need

    Shane Smith take a seat with Travis as they talks about game processing. Shop Wild Game Processing Supplies on our website: https://www.bunzlpd.com/shop/wild-game-processing Request a FREE Game Season Catalog: https://www.bunzlpd.com/catalogrequest Customer Appreciation Sale (if you covered it):...

  7. 186 Leaves Fall & Die

    Credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions [email protected] https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041...

  8. 185 Butchery Art or Trade

    in this episode we discuss whether butchery is art or trade. I think there could be an argument for both. Credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Ryan O'Hearn music Tyler Childers Nose on The Grindstone Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  9. 184 Color Coordinating With REMCO

    Color coordinating is more than looking cool.lol it also helps against foodborne illness and cross-contamination as well as many other uses. Liz Stasiewicz Phone: 1-800-456-5624 E-Mail: [email protected] www.bunzlpd.com www.bunzlpd.com/interactive-catalogs Matt Morrow Remco P…

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  10. 183 Mobile Slaughter Units

    This is a revisit to mobile processing in the works as a part two. Or Travis and David will talk about more zany stories, achievements and the widespread use mobile processing. credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Contact us at The Meat Block https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  11. 182 Meat Processors Academy

    INFO David tells Travis all about meatprocessoracademy.com being put on by www.nichemeatprocessing.org The Meat Processor Academy is for processors with 25-150 employees, or if less than 25 you have intentions to grow to that scale in the near future. Ideally we ask that you have at least 2 years...

  12. 180 Valentine's Day/Butcher Erotica

    Love is in the air sexy mad Libs credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Contact us at The Meat Block https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041 Travis Facebook@AmericanButcher...

  13. 179 Temple Grandin & Charles Bildstein

    Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Shop Bunzl https://bit.ly/3moKuif Dr. Grandin (970)443-1510 https://www.grandin.com books...

  14. 178 Getting Canned

    New episode of The Meat Block podcast all about canning. www.bunzlpd.com credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Contact us at The Meat Block https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041 Travis...

  15. 177 The Dark is Coming (stories from fall)

    www.bunzlpd.com credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Contact us at The Meat Block https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041 Travis Facebook@AmericanButcher www.instagram.com/americanbutcher...

  16. 176 Game Processing

    Fall and hunting season Jarvis wellsaw giveaway form: https://contest.app.do/wellsaw-404-giveaway entries will be accepted until midnight October 31st, 2021. Winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. meat saws...

  17. 175 Jarvis

    Jarvis wellsaw giveaway form: https://contest.app.do/wellsaw-404-giveaway entries will be accepted until midnight October 31st, 2021. Winner will be announced on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. meat saws https://www.bunzlpd.com/shop/meat-processing/saws/electric-saws/electric-meat-saws www,bunzlpd.com...

  18. 174 Eric Mittenthal From NAMI - The Hot Dog Top Dog Interview

    Eric Mittenthal from the North American Meat Institute joins us as we talk about prepared beef. Everything from hotdogs to corned beef. He is president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council and truly is the Hot dog Top Dog. http://bebeefprepared.com http://www.theproteinpact.org Partner…

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  19. 173 Imposter Syndrome Re

    Imposter Syndrome is something I thing ever one gets from time to time Bunzl Processor Division can sponsor a FREE one-year membership to AAMP for meat processing companies. The processor must be a new member of AAMP or have not been a member for at least five years. Here is a link below. There…

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  20. 172 Aches & Pains RE

    Physical health is inpatient. Bunzl Processor Division can sponsor a FREE one-year membership to AAMP for meat processing companies. The processor must be a new member of AAMP or have not been a member for at least five years. Here is a link below. There are tons benefits of becoming an AAMP...

  21. 171 Mike Aho Packaging Expert & AAMP Convention in Oklahoma City, July 15-17

    www.aamp.com convention in Oklahoma City, July 15-17 sponsored by www.bunzlpd.com Mike Aho talks to David and Travis about multiple packaging options from: paper wrap, vacuum sealed, to roll stock. and what Application would best fit your needs. Bunzl Processor Division can sponsor a FREE…

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  22. 170 vertical integration & Final rail

    David and Travis talk about rollerblading and vertical integration and final rail trimming. credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  23. 169 The Cost Of Living

    INFO Travis tells david about the cost of living. Support Bunzl shop https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  24. 168 RE Pork Shoulder

    in this episode we talk about pork shoulder Episodes that were almost there. A mashup! Support our sponsors https://www.bunzlpd.com Credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Ryan O'Hearn Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  25. 167 The Toxic Weeping Willow of Lummi

    Travis tells david about poultry processing on Lummi island and toxic work environment Support Bunzl shop https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  26. 166 Whistle Blowing

    David and Travis talk about when is it ok to report you boss aka blow the whistle.. Support Bunzl shop https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  27. 165 Humane Handling 2 Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel

    Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel from www.foodsafetyuniversity.com talks to down with David for part two of human handling. Webinar https://www.foodsafetyuniversity.com/customandretailexemptionwebinar?r_done=1 shop https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing...

  28. 164 Four Years Of Overwork Glorification

    Captive bolt giveaway 4 years of The Meat Block Captive bolt give away https://contest.app.do/bpd-stunner-giveaway shop https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  29. 163 Humane Stunning With Chuck Bildstein

    Captive bolt giveaway https://contest.app.do/bpd-stunner-giveaway Chuck Bildstein joins the podcast this week to discuss everything about captive bolts! Contact Chuck Bildstein Mobile: 319-573-6121 Email: [email protected] Show sponsors https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis...

  30. 162 Jerky

    Captive bolt giveaway https://contest.app.do/bpd-stunner-giveaway This weeks episode Is all about beef jerky Travis and David walk you through the history and how to make your own. Show sponsors https://www.bunzlpd.com/ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis...

  31. 161 Jealous & Envy

    In this episode David and travis talked about the fears of being left out and forgotten and what it really means to dislike someone success. credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  32. 160 Résumé 101

    ‘This week, David accidentally eats magic cookies and the gang discusses how to market yourself by writing better resumes.’ credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  33. 159 When To Leave A Job

    David and Travis talk about when to leave a Job and say hello to something new credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions...

  34. Super Christmas Mash Up

    This is a mash up of all of our Christmas episodes Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  35. 158 We Are Back

    This week travis comes back from his Covid extended holiday and talks about the future of the show and the reason for the absence. Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block...

  36. 157 Live With The Retail Butcher

    live with Travis Berwald https://instagram.com/theretailbutcher?igshid=1wrk0neyafn1a https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 Find Credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Intro song Union pacific ring the bell Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  37. 156 kevin

    All the way from New York it's Kevin McCan member of Butchers of America and owner of McCann's Meats https://instagram.com/mccannslocalmeats?igshid=1xlttarslh8is https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 Find Credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Intro song Union pacific...

  38. 155 Raw Pet Food with kait Young

    In this episode is all about raw pew food and the meat that goes into it!!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 Find https://straittosummit.com/ https://instagram.com/straittosummit?igshid=14frkbih86d2o Credits Travis Stockstill Kait Young Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Intro song...

  39. 154 COVID-19-Erotica

    it gets sexy Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions...

  40. 153 Salami with Martini Equipment

    Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions [email protected]...

  41. 152 CowBoy Charcoal

    http://www.duraflame.com/ http://www.duraflame.com/products/fire-logs/duraflame-outdoor-firelogs https://cowboycharcoal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cowboycharcoal/ https://www.facebook.com/CowboyCharcoal/ Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill...

  42. 151 Tuting Off Emotions

    I love you Mile. I think I cry Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980…

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  43. 150 The V Day

    happy V day butchers

  44. 149 NEW Jess Pryles

    In this episode Jess Pryles comes on the show to talk about all things BBQ. She a food writer, creator of Hardcore carnivore Rubs, BBQ judge and much much more. check out https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 Find Jess: http://jesspryles.com/ http://hardcorecarnivore.com...

  45. 148 The Antibiotics

    Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 books The goal Radical candor The five dysfunctions of a team Harvest business reviews credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod...

  46. 147David and Travis Christmas

    travis and david talk about Christmas Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 books The goal Radical candor The five dysfunctions of a team Harvest business reviews credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block...

  47. 146 My Christmas Retail Nightmare

    Travis could not get into his car as he was Christmas shopping Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/...

  48. 145 Jeremy!!!!

    this episode is all about Jeremys Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980...

  49. 144 Thanksgiving bonus

    Support me please!!! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3928375 credits Travis Stockstill Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions [email protected]...

  50. 143 Our Industry Needs Help

    credits Travis Stockstill David Zarling Producer/audio editing Travis stockstill Contact us at The Meat Block Twitter@themeatblockpod https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980 Questions [email protected] https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Travis and David each week as they discuss all things meat. Travis is a butcher with a strong background in slaughter and retail, as well as sausage and charcuterie production. David is a small-scale intensive farmer; he manages rotationally grazed livestock and butchers them for direct-to consumer-sale. He’s also worked in retail meats and as a chef. They’ve both worked alone on mobile slaughter units, and they both like Waylon Jennings.

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