This week on The Meat Dudes Podcast:
We’re breaking down the new USDA “Prime+” grading buzz and what it means for WAGYU beef lovers. Then it’s on to Know Your Cuts, where we spotlight the criminally underrated hanger steak — and why your butcher might be hiding it.

We share what we ate last week, throw around some spicy hot takes (including: Is American Wagyu actually better for eating than A5?), and wrap it all up with an incredible conversation with Dr. Sheila Patinkin of Vermont Wagyu. She’s a rancher, a doctor, and a leader in the American Wagyu Association — and she’s got stories.

In this episode of The Meat Dudes Podcast, we sit down with Jerry Cassady and Ginette Gottswiller from the American Wagyu Association to break down the launch of their new Authentic Wagyu Label — a USDA-certified program designed to protect the integrity of Wagyu beef in the U.S.

We dig into:

• Why the label matters in a crowded, often confusing beef market

• How DNA verification, traceable genetics, and marbling standards are used to define truly authentic Wagyu

• What ranchers, butchers, and consumers need to know when buying or selling Wagyu beef

• And how this program could reshape the future of American Wagyu

Whether you're a beef nerd, a rancher, or just tired of being duped by "Kobe-style" claims, this episode breaks down how to trust what’s on your plate — and why the AWA is leading the charge.

On this episode of The Meat Dudes Podcast, we sit down with Quintin from Weiss Wagyu in Alberta, Canada.
We dive into what it takes to raise Wagyu cattle, the different types of crossbreeds, and how breeding choices impact flavor and texture. We also get into some of our favorite Wagyu cuts, how we like to cook them, and why certain underrated cuts deserve more love. Plus, a few stories about what our kids are asking for at the dinner table.
It’s a full-on conversation about all things Wagyu from genetics to the grill.