Episode 227: The Incredible Edible Animal Hierarchy: Hunting, Taboos, and Food Identity

In this episode, Justin Townsend welcomes Nicole Qualtieri, an award-winning outdoor writer, who shares her profound experiences in nature, her journey into the world of hunting and outdoor writing, and the ethical considerations surrounding food consumption. She discusses her work with The Western, a storytelling platform that challenges conventional narratives in hunting and food culture. The dialogue explores the concepts of sarcophagy and zoophagy, emphasizing the importance of understanding the origins of our food and the ethical implications of hunting. Quartieri advocates for a more nuanced conversation about hunting, food ethics, and conservation, encouraging listeners to embrace the complexities of these topics. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices Guest: The Incredible Edible Animal Hierarchy The Westrn Instagram Takeaways: Experiencing nature can lead to profound life changes. The journey into outdoor writing can stem from personal experiences. Working in hunting media provides a unique education about food. Storytelling in the outdoor space should be accessible to everyone. Understanding the ethics of hunting is crucial for meaningful conversations. Sarcophagy refers to meat that doesn't resemble its source, while zoophagy does. Cultural taboos influence what we consider edible. The future of conservation can be linked to food ethics. Long-form storytelling can engage audiences more deeply than short posts. Embracing discomfort in storytelling can lead to greater understanding. Chapters 00:00 A Profound Encounter with Nature 02:15 Introduction to Nicole Quartieri 03:58 Journey into the Outdoors 08:47 The Intersection of Food and Hunting 11:37 The Birth of The Western 17:42 Exploring the Soul of Storytelling 20:57 Understanding Sarcophagy and Zoophagy 37:48 The Ethics of Hunting and Consumption Keywords: Wild kitchen, outdoor writing, hunting, wild food, Nicole Qualtieri, MeatEater, food culture, outdoor adventures, cooking, conservation, hunting, storytelling, long-form writing, food culture, wild game, sarcophagy, zoophagy, collaboration, narrative journalism, seafood mislabelling, hunting, food identity, cultural taboos, storytelling, ethics of eating, conservation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices