Jeff Foxworthy and Steven Rinella | MeatEater Podcast Ep. 527

Steven Rinella talks with comedian Jeff Foxworthy.
Topics discussed: Foxworthy’s best work according to Steve, “The Incomplete Deer Hunter”; moo shu matzo balls; deer shot during Mardi Gras; a correction on Steve’s use of the word “crescendo”; eclipsing the apex of one’s splendor; when Foxworthy met Bruce Springstein; when the Beverly Hills Dodge dealership won’t actually sell you a truck; when deer needed to be brought into Georgia; the huge market for blue collar and redneck comedy; meeting your career and your wife five minutes apart; mountain lion sightings; how Jeff has sold more comedy records than anyone who’s ever lived; becoming a bowhunter; managing the farm for wildlife; arrowhead hunting meth heads; when Jeff found a 7,000-year-old pipe; when you’re old enough to derive happiness out of being involved in another person’s hunt; still not knowing exactly what folks are going to laugh at; and more.
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[@josephgraham5706]

Look man, it takes a lot to move generations of people. But here we have, two dudes from two different generations just chit chatting, talking, presumably, mostly to people from three different generations themselves, and making it all resonate with a profound level with reason and humility. This was a hell of an episode.

[@MeatEaterTV]

This is a hell of a comment. We really appreciate it, thanks for listening.

[@PSSKDerby]

I’ve seen Jeff twice in concert and he’s real, but this, said it all. He’s simply a guy who loves life.

[@TheMelaniebarber1]

Awesome podcast, loved every minute of it. I feel the same as Jeff. Love just being home on my farm. Don't need anything else. God, my husband, my dogs, my horses on my land.

[@inmotion81]

Y not walk threw his mounts and talk about them that be cool

[@MMAGANG06]

The last 20 minutes were legitimately amazing. Foxworthy is a genuine person.

[@Steve-ev6vx]

I was thinking the same thing. A meat eater episode about deep south deer hunting would be nice too. Just realizing how it's all about the Midwest and Alaska.

[@mr.mr.3301]

@@Steve-ev6vx i agree. That is why so many tell Deep South southerners they need long range calibers with high BCs.

[@ralphramos3004]

Agreed. People need to hear this and take it to heart.

[@M40A5]

Agreed! It made me emotional hearing him talk about coming to realize the problems driving homelessness. In my own life there came a time where I realized that were it not for family and friends I would have found myself homeless.

[@HollaND007]

That needs to be clipped and shared everywhere!!

[@CAW78]

This world needs more Jeff Foxworthys.

[@76mdw]

Steve this was one of the best podcasts you have ever done. Good on you for having this conversation with Jeff Foxworthy!

[@mikecarroll3132]

I feel it's time for Steve to have Jeff on a MeatEater episode!

[@joehorton01]

Thanks for traveling to do this Steve. It was well worth it

[@coleboozer4032]

This felt like a nostalgia hit that I didn't know I needed. So happy to hear from Jeff Foxworthy again!

[@j_t_yang]

"have you seen boobs? They're not bad either" had me rolling

[@jeffgraham4549]

Hilarious hahaha!

[@alexanderoutside]

Stop yelling and give grace. Jeff encapsulates what Americans should be. Great conversation and one I needed to hear.

[@travislangley2004]

This was the best podcast you have ever done! I didn't want it to end. Please bring Jeff back and do a hunt with him or even an audible book like you did with Clay. Thanks for all you do for hunters and conservation!

[@nathanmieure4071]

Foxworthy may be your best podcast. I love these tough life, working hard, good old days stories. Thanks Steven great show/ podcast!

[@bwanandhunter3946]

Not only is Jeff funny, but after watching this I learned he is also one WISE person!! He has figured out the true meaning of what is important and is someone I would LOVE to spend some time looking for arrowheads, hunting, and just enjoying so much of the philosophies we share. THANK YOU Steven for sharing this wonderful interview with us!!

[@bradbo3]

Always loved his comedy….and after this interview….I respect him a great human being and a classy hunter…..he is one for the good guys.

[@charliedunn77]

Is no one going to mention how good his natural turkey call is!?

[@loganwatson5905]

I had no idea how bad I needed this podcast. I grew up on Jeff Foxworthy cassette tapes, he’s the man

[@chrisyanke485]

Really appreciated the last portion of this conversation. Loved that you were open to having that discussion.

[@calebbarge2832]

Maybe the best interview this podcast has ever done.

[@OutdoorsEveryday]

Jeff Foxworthy has been my favorite comedian, because of how I can relate to his comedy. Who knew he’d make me cry at the end of this podcast

[@alschneider]

I could listen to Jeff & Steve talk forever. Great episode!

[@seaneldridge3069]

We need more solo Steve interviews please. I love the pod cast as is but throwing in some long format 1 on 1 shows would be awesome

[@coachgaryb]

Jeff is one of my favorite comedians of all time. I completely get his take on grandchildren. Of course you love your children, but with grandchildren, it's an unconditional love.

[@bunttom9007]

Listen every week, love the crew. But Steve alone with a guest… this is next level!

[@JustMe-ou5xt]

Jeff Foxworthy is my new favourite human being

[@travisyoung1845]

Best ever. Great jobs guys. 40 second KZbin commercials suck but great episode. Love that Steve closed the laptop too

[@Bbuckshot2]

Man I loved the Jeff Foxworthy hunting skits back in the day.

[@pieceofparadise9338]

If meateater produced an episode of Jeff and Steve hunting Africa it would be the most viewed hunting video of all time.

[@dcollay17]

Now this is an amazing example of an episode with a celebrity that interesting and well worth a listen.

[@user-dt5cm6vw2v]

52 years old all hail Steve. Your my new god. Aussie love .

[@timothymitchell4261]

What a fantastic conversation about life! Thank you! We need more of this type of interaction! Blessings to both of you.

[@samueldykstra3486]

Absolutely amazing conversation. Thank y’all!

[@518outdoors6]

Hit it out of the park with this one! Really enjoyable. Thank you Steve and Jeff.

[@Shepps28]

Outstanding episode Steve, Great conversation. Could listen to this episode for another 2 hours. 👍😎

[@dougsmith6175]

Just so awesome. Insight, humor, wisdom, curiosity, genuine appreciation for life and for each other...this is what we need more of in the world.

[@chrisdawson3859]

100%!!!

[@Dontmesswitsears]

I could listen to the 2 of them talk for a year. Wish we had more people like them left.

[@huntingkc1]

Jeff's actions have made me a better person and I've enjoyed life more because of him.... Thank you Jeff

[@fishduckdog]

Jeff, is one cool 😎 dude! Great interview! Thanks for sharing!

[@webjay1]

I need that chair Steve is sitting on in my life.

[@joepiersma4768]

Dude, Jeff would be the best grandpa ever.

[@aaronmoore6373]

This was one of the best podcasts I’ve ever seen. Gotta be top 3 of all meateater pods. Maybe top 5 of all time.

[@andybornhorst2633]

"suck it Rogan" may be the best podcast ending of our time😂

[@adamw4469]

"Well friends, we finally got eem, ole smokey ghost mossy horns there..."

[@clintoncampbell236]

My dad looked for arrowheads for 25 years, I went with him a lot as a kid .

[@kenmatthews2605]

Good job “right there no matter who you are “ Both of you, thanks for this from an avid hunter from Canada. We love you both. Steve, you and Jeff should go shoot stuff for your show.

[@Verlisify]

The crossover I didn't know I needed

[@elainesrottenbottom296]

"Suck it Rogan!" Absolutely hilarious!

[@NAubc]

Fox Jeffworthy and Steve are such a great combo.

[@mikeveine]

From someone who made a living out of outdoor writing, I appreciated this a lot.

[@mtnman6942]

Jeff and Steve, what an awesome conversation. Joe will be jealous, lol. Both very genuine men. Thanks for sharing 🦌😎👍

[@scottthomas4779]

Great conversation! Jeffs comedy actually helped me through a whole lot of dark times as a child in more ways than one. Im a survivor of childhood s^$ual abuse so i felt very isolated and alone and unseen and scared. When i found his tapes they made me laugh to myself alone in my bedroom. Then when i started reciting his jokes in school it made people laugh and i didnt feel so isolated anymore. Then it triggered something in me and i realized that i could be funny naturally. It made a lot of the bullying go away and ended up bringing me to meet my lifeling best friend in the 4th grade as he was a Foxworthy fan also. Jeff has 100 percent earned the right to sit home and let people come to him but i really do hope he decides to be on Rogans podcast. I think it would really spread his humor and message to a lot of folks who it would otherwise be lost on.

[@to8860]

One of your best EVER Steve!!!

[@Brooks_M3]

If this was 48 hours long I would have listened to it, only thing that would make this better is having Rogan there too.

[@CMMC-zb1gw]

This was a fantastic podcast. One of my favorites.

[@clifsant9266]

That was a great bit of listening.

[@lockguy2652]

This was absolutely enjoyable. I felt like i was in the room with them. Just good people!

[@dimensionsofearth]

I had never heard of Jeff, I enjoyed the conversation and the amazing attitude. I'll be checking his work out for sure!

[@damongraham252]

Interviews/episodes like this could be their own series

[@kaitlinhasler4500]

Very real moments here. I love the passion he has for life. I wish people would realize as hunters we are also the biggest funders of conservation!

[@bentaylor216]

Steve Rinella is an excellent interviewer. He has the rare capacity to actually listen and respond to what is said.

[@chrisdawson3859]

I absolutely loved this! Steve, THANK YOU for going to Jeff! What an amazing conversation!!! ❤

[@adriandavis7384]

Jeff Foxworthy is so funny he doesn't have to be defamatory or say one thing profane. Brilliance is harder than just funny.

[@patmaples5096]

it's nice when Steve can really work his craft and have a great interview - the normal variety show has its moments, but this was excellent

[@jamesnewton5115]

I have loved Jeff Foxworthy my whole ass entire life! This just put him in infamousie

[@ratstomper9496]

Nice interview. Shows one of the best sides of Mr. Foxworthy and his life view too.

[@scottgibson251]

The best KZbin podcast I've sat and watched in a really long time. It's nice to see you guys so down to earth and keeping things real. Much respect and thank you for sharing what is real and how others say "our" real should be. Huge difference between the two.

[@helenfuerst5653]

Thank you Jeff!

[@patburns3081]

This should be the model for successful podcasts! Let the guest tell the stories! Listen and interject very little. Great job Steve and team

[@axelsmth1]

Great podcast! 1:15:00 mark to the end is as real as it gets!! love it!

[@patpacheco3296]

Best podcast i have ever seen. Thanks Steve and Jeff

[@pushingthewildlimits1561]

As a hunter and a growing comic, this is amazing.

[@mikeyantis8067]

Thank you Jeff. I relate so much to your early hunting. 50+ years ago deer and turkey in Iowa were rarely seen. Small game hunting was target of hunting. God bless, love your humor.

[@carlaaustin6054]

I enjoy listening to them talk. Just so comfortable 😌 ☺️.

[@brianbrown6455]

Love this conversation! So good to see such a celebrity so common and down to earth. Very refreshing.

[@derekgillespie2917]

Great episode. Was really interesting hearing his stories. I remember hearing his stuff when i was growing up and he was just staying to take off.

[@reedeayers]

Jeff foxworthy might have been the first comedian I heard and could recognize. When I first got into comedy I only wanted “clean” stuff because I was 10-12 and foxworthy did an amazing job of being child friendly enough to where me and my dad liked him. I grew to love all of blue collar, with Ron being the one I saved for last for obvious reasons.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Jeff Foxworthy looks great, I remember him from way back! He didn't age!

[@DFMotorSports]

We need a Jeff and Steven hunting trip for something crazy.

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Only problem I have with this interview is that it was ONLY close to 90 minutes! Fantastic time and great interview.

[@Masonjar94]

One of my favorite podcasts I’ve ever seen

[@edgerat]

About exactly what I had hoped from this conversation, thank you. Do Hank Parker soon please

[@peonerw]

Loved listening to jeff foxworthy growing up!!!

[@cfrend]

Man did I need this. I love both of these guys.

[@blackstone513]

incomplete deer hunter is pure nostalgia

[@garyfrederick327]

Great conversation. Thank you

[@MrKidflip]

Awesome pod! Both of you are truly amazing people. Thanks

[@richardwoodworth549]

Great conversation, some laughs and a good outlook on life, thank you, I needed this today

[@putmeoutdoors]

One of your best Steve. Thanks

[@williamcrandall6094]

Absolutely fascinating back and forth you two. Thanks for your inner thoughts.

[@skinnyl1zard836]

Trampled by Turtles is a very good band. Very cool they were mentioned. Jeff is just awesome. Very good show 🤘😎

[@akruffneck47]

The grandkids stuff is so true...

[@Jeff11776]

There it is. Has everything he ever needs or needed right there. Have to respect that. Genuine man. God bless.

[@JackWse]

Didn't expect to see a trampled by turtles reference! Some of the best bluegrass!

[@bigk6566]

What an incredible episode! Well Done!!!

[@heavychevy7382]

This was an amazing episode.

[@shawnglowacki]

Best episode of the podcast yet.

[@MeganKenny18]

Wonderful video. One of my favorites. ❤

[@morrisdomke8920]

Steve ,I do Believe you and I sat at a fire ring at the Michigan Trappes covention,..this Interview With Jeff brings to Men together that I said now for a number of Years of Who I'd love to Have at Our Grouse Camp in Northern Lower Michigan.. Jeff I've wished I had a Way get an invite to you from 20+years when I found out YOU Loved Quail& Dove hunts...An American Awesome Interview Truly one of Meateaters best ,,,THANKS GUYS

[@buckybadgerphd]

Absolutely awesome interview. Very well done!

[@akruffneck47]

I love how Steve shows what they cook out in the wild... I especially love the cabin hunts & fishing in alaska.

[@justinmadair]

When lived philosophy exposes some of the deeper layers. Beautiful.

[@WMANomad]

Great conversation. Great episode!

[@jeremiahcoles2378]

Awesome interview. I would love to hang with both these guys for a day