Bear Grease

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Bear Grease

The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America. He’ll dive in deep with hunters, biologists, anthropologists, and hillbillies to learn about human nature and our ancient connection to the land. Bear Grease explores unique people, topics, and stories that reveal the incredible value of life lived close to the land. Part of the MeatEater Podcast Network.

  1. Ep. 305: This Country Life - Riding the School Bus

    2D AGO

    Ep. 305: This Country Life - Riding the School Bus

    Get your hair slicked down and your shoes tied, it's time to catch the school bus with Brent! This week will bring back memories to a lot of you who rode the big yellow bus and give insight into what all went on within the confines of that mobile circus. Brent's telling stories that involve his brother Tim and we guarantee you won't want to miss them. Get your books and let's go! It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  2. Ep. 304: Render - Bear Grease Hall of Fame Induction

    4D AGO

    Ep. 304: Render - Bear Grease Hall of Fame Induction

    On this Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by the "OG" Render crew: Bear Newcomb, Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, Gary Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker. After sitting idle for a spell, the Bear Grease Hall of Fame is back. Clay discusses the attributes of what it takes to make it in the Hall of Fame, and two new members are inducted with a surprise third in a momentous ceremony complete with parliamentary procedure. The Crew also talks about their favorite stories from the Turkey Stories episode. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 23m
  3. Ep. 303: This Country Life - Saying Yes to Clay and the Black Bear Bonanza

    MAR 7

    Ep. 303: This Country Life - Saying Yes to Clay and the Black Bear Bonanza

    Brent's back home from the most recent Black Bear Bonanza event and talking about how he got invited to the first one that never happened. He's also highlighting the path his life has taken since being so agreeable to go any place Clay Newcomb's asked him to go. The situations he's found himself in because of it might make a more prudent person take some of those invitations under advisement. He's also sharing a listener story about how a Canadian walleye got the best of a "Yinzer" from Pittsburgh. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  4. Ep. 302: Turkey Stories - The Greatest Turkey Story Ever Told

    MAR 5

    Ep. 302: Turkey Stories - The Greatest Turkey Story Ever Told

    Turkey season is right around the corner, so on this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb will get you primed with some amazing stories by some amazing storytellers from Mississippi and Arkansas.  Listen along as Mark Sledge, Andy Brown, Robin Risher, David Huffman, Lake Pickle, and Med Palmer recall epic tales of turkeys with more beard than you can believe, busting poachers, dog collar-wearing bandits, becoming one with nature, and possibly the greatest turkey story ever told. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  5. Ep. 301: This Country Life - The Country Store

    FEB 28

    Ep. 301: This Country Life - The Country Store

    The country store was more than just a place to buy necessities. It may have started out that way, but for whatever reason, spots where people regularly gather soon turn into something else. In this case for Brent, the country store became a special place and today he's talking about the experiences he had there. Meet us at the back of the store and grab a chair, it's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Black Bear Bonanza: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/black_bear_bonanza_2025 Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  6. Ep. 300: Render - Alone Winner, Clay Hayes

    FEB 26

    Ep. 300: Render - Alone Winner, Clay Hayes

    On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by professional bowyer, hunter, and Alone season 8 winner Clay Hayes. Clay shares his experience surviving in the back country of British Columbia for 74 days and the highs and lows of what it took to be the last man standing in this very real challenge. He also covers some of the behind the scenes backstory that you wouldn't see in the show, talks about making bows, tanning animal hides, and joins the rest of the crew on a discussion of the Clovis people from last weeks Bear Grease Podcast - "The Mystery of Clovis." If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 59m
  7. Ep. 299: This Country Life - The Helpers

    FEB 21

    Ep. 299: This Country Life - The Helpers

    No one gets through life without help. That's the topic this week and the specifics Brent's sharing are all examples of people needing help and people helping. It's a perfect example of how we can make big differences with just a little effort. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and you'll know why after listening to this week's episode of MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Follow's Atticus's story on Instagram @atticus.hunts Black Bear Bonanza: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/black_bear_bonanza_2025 Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min
  8. Ep. 298: The Mystery of Clovis

    FEB 19

    Ep. 298: The Mystery of Clovis

    In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb navigates the archaeological journey of the “peopling” of America and the mystery of the Clovis people. Archaeologists Dr. Metin Eren and Dr. David Melzer discuss the Pleistocene Overkill hypothesis, and how the Clovis First theory crumbled. Author and indigenous historian Taylor Keen explains how the insistence of the archeology establishment in the Clovis First theory was potentially politically motivated. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
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The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America. He’ll dive in deep with hunters, biologists, anthropologists, and hillbillies to learn about human nature and our ancient connection to the land. Bear Grease explores unique people, topics, and stories that reveal the incredible value of life lived close to the land. Part of the MeatEater Podcast Network.

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    The MeatEater Network
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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    306
  • Rating
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