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The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led food and meat-industry podcast focused on Wagyu beef, ranching, meat science, barbecue, cooking, sustainability, and restaurant operations, typically featuring ranchers, scientists, producers, consultants, and international industry representatives. Credible pitches include Wagyu breeders, meat scientists, chefs, butchers, ranchers, food-business owners, and sustainability or traceability specialists with direct expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests are specialized professionals and industry leaders rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 68

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 9.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

evan@ladyjaye.com

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct professional expertise in Wagyu or the broader meat industry, such as ranch ownership, breeding and genetics, meat science, agricultural research, international industry leadership, culinary practice, butchery, consulting, or restaurant operations.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership in Wagyu, livestock, or meat-industry organizations, Ownership or management of a ranch, butcher shop, restaurant, or meat company, Academic research, technical publications, or professional expertise in meat science and animal production, Practical experience with Wagyu breeding, grading, traceability, cooking, or international production

Recent Guest Discussions

Ray Thomas - Wagyu Ranching, Genetics, Animal Care, Transparency, American Wagyu, Beef Cuts, And The Path From Pasture To Plate.

Edward C. Webb - Wagyu Nutrition, Meat Quality, Fatty Acids, Marbling, Animal Science, And The Evidence Behind Reported Health Benefits.

Tanya Pieterse - Wagyu Genetics, Breeding, Traceability, Carcass Grading, Fatty-acid Profiles, Marbling, And The World Wagyu Council’s Health-benefits Research.

Richard Saunders - Global Wagyu Production, International Industry Differences, Genetics, Breeding, Sustainability, And The Future Of Wagyu.

Deja Nienaber - The Global Wagyu Industry, International Production Systems, Genetics, Breeding, Consumer Education, Sustainability, And Industry Development.

Recent Topics

Food, Meat, Wagyu Beef, Barbecue, Butchery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast
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How American Wagyu Began: The First 4 Bulls

October 03, 2026

The story of American Wagyu didn't happen all at once.One of its earliest chapters began in 1975, when four Wagyu bulls legally made their way from Japan to the United States for research.In this special episode, we're joined by 105-year-old Dr. John Matsushima, who was directly involved in that history, along with Dr. Keith Belk of Colorado State University and Dr. Matsushima's family.We trace what happened to those original four bulls, why they came to America, the research cond...

Wagyu Done Right with Santos Patronos Ranch

September 19, 2026

Ray Thomas spent decades as a trial attorney. His son Ray Ray was headed toward law school before deciding to take a completely different path: building a Wagyu ranch.Today, the father-and-son team behind Santos Patronos Ranch in Seguin, Texas is raising Fullblood Wagyu with a focus on elite genetics, animal care, transparency, and the eating experience.We talk about how they got into Wagyu, their $190,000 investment in half-interest of the bull Mr. Universe, Ray Ray’s culinary training in It...

Is Wagyu Beef Actually Healthy? | Tanya Pieterse & Prof. Edward Webb

September 04, 2026

Wagyu has incredible marbling. But if there’s that much fat in the beef, how can it possibly be healthy?This week, we’re joined by Tanya Pieterse of the World Wagyu Council and Protea Reserve and Prof. Edward C. Webb, Professor of Animal Science at the University of Pretoria, to dig into the science behind the World Wagyu Council’s 2025 Health Benefits of Wagyu Beef report.We talk about why not all fat is the same, what makes Wagyu’s fatty-acid profile unique, and break down monounsaturated f...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast?

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What is the email for The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast: evan@ladyjaye.com.

How many listeners does The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast?

The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Direct professional expertise in Wagyu or the broader meat industry, such as ranch ownership, breeding and genetics, meat science, agricultural research, international industry leadership, culinary practice, butchery, consulting, or restaurant operations. Common among recent guests: Leadership in Wagyu, livestock, or meat-industry organizations; Ownership or management of a ranch, butcher shop, restaurant, or meat company; Academic research, technical publications, or professional expertise in meat science and animal production. Recent guests include Ray Thomas, Edward C. Webb, and Tanya Pieterse.

How hard is it to get booked on The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Meat Dudes - A Wagyu Beef and Meat Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Meat, Wagyu Beef, Barbecue, and Butchery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

evan@ladyjaye.com

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