The Meat Block

The Meat Block

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.

Episodes

February 26, 2023 49 mins
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and with Smart Locker promo code 2023

In this episode Travis talks about how he had to stop relying on emotions during key parts of his life.

Credits
Travis Stockstill
David Zarling

Producer/audio editing
Travis stockstill

Contact us at
The Meat Block
https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/
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A very special Valentine's Day episode of The Meat Block

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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/

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January 24, 2023 53 mins
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.

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January 3, 2023 62 mins
SmartLockerUSA.com is a tool for meat processors looking to reduce time spent on cut sheet phone calls, order paperwork, and customer notifications. Co-Founder and CEO Alex Freeman explains how the platform allows you to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for online and phoneless ordering and text message options, while also saving you time and stress. Freeman also covers some common "profit zapping" habits and how to break ...
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This episode is an interview style about Balancers and why you need it for your meat processing.
https://www.bunzlpd.com/shop/meat-processing/balancers

Steve Hergott
Bunzl Processor Division
Senior Category Manger – MRO
steve.hergott@bunzlusa.com
Cell: (402) 709-7592

Jim Marquardt
Manufacturers Representative / North America Sales
Bunzl / Packers Kromer - "Zero Gravity" Tool Balancers”
248 703 5880 www.packerskromer.com
jim.marquardt@bunzlu...
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November 26, 2022 64 mins
David and Travis this week as they talk about anything and nothing.
Travis Stockstill Travismeatstockstill@gmai.com
David Zarling David.nmpan@gmail.com
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October 17, 2022 72 mins
'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, driven team members.
Credits
Travis Stockstill Travismeatstockstill@gmai.com
David Zarling David.nmpan@gmail.com
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October 4, 2022 42 mins
Shane Smith take a seat with Travis as they talks about game processing.

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Request a FREE Game Season Catalog: https://www.bunzlpd.com/catalogrequest
Customer Appreciation Sale (if you covered it): https://www.bunzlpd.com/customer-appreciation-sale

Credits
Travis Stockstill
David Zarling

Producer/audio editing
Travis stockstill

Contact us ...
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October 3, 2022 49 mins
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
themeatblockpodcast@gmail.com
https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041

Travis
Facebook@AmericanButcher
Twitter@usabutcher
https://www.instagram.com/americanbutcher/
https://www.spreaker.com/user/americanbutcher
Booking
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August 10, 2022 61 mins
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
https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980
Questions
themeatblockpodcast@gmail.com
https://m.facebook.com/groups/...
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June 27, 2022 47 mins
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: kochsupplies@bunzlusa.com

www.bunzlpd.com
www.bunzlpd.com/interactive-catalogs

Matt Morrow Remco
P: 317-876-9856 | F: 800-585-8619
M: 901-457-9543
www.remcoproducts.com

Shop Bunzl https://bit.ly/3moKuif

Contact us at
The Meat Block
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June 22, 2022 48 mins
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/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/2220980
Questions
https://m.facebook.com/groups/548355638886041


Travis
Facebook@AmericanButcher
www.instagram.com/americanbutc...
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March 12, 2022 47 mins
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 of operating experience and be an owner/operator/manager of the business. Course content is geared primarily towards full service inspected...
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Why is hand washing important? Hand washing is vital in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. Harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus and viruses (e.g. norovirus) present on the hands of food workers are removed by proper hand washing techniques.

Thank you Bunzl
Shop hand washing supplies

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Scott Jones

Director of North A...
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January 23, 2022 30 mins
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
https://www.amazon.com/Slaughter-Farmed-Animals-Practical-Enhancing/dp/1789240573/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CHDM9E12T759&keywords=temple+grandin+slaughter+of+Farm&qid=1642984951&sprefix=temple+grandin+slaughter+of+farm%2Caps%2C143&sr=8...
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November 28, 2021 58 mins
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October 17, 2021 55 mins
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
https://www.bunzlpd.com/shop/meat-processing/saws/electric-saws/electric-meat-saws

www.bunzlpd.com

credits
Travis Stockstill
David Zarling


Contact us at
The Meat Block
https://www.instagram.com/themeatblock/
https://www.sprea...
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