Steven Rinella talks with author Todd Goddard. Topics discussed: The first literary biography of Jim Harrison, Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, A Writer's Life; a brilliant writer and a person full of flaws; blinded as a kid in one eye; a fly fishing snob who hated snobs; how writing poetry would lift Jim out of depression; respecting nature and not hunting or fishing more than you need; Legends Of The Fall, Wolf, True North, and more of Jim's books; contradictory and complicated; a brilliant food essay; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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