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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.

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Ep. 297: This Country Life - Waylon, Jessi, and the...

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2025/02/14

Brent's got a new coonhound puppy and is talking about the risks involved in the new investment. With a house full of dog lovers who could care lesshow they perform in the woods and only consider companionship, it's a recipe for potential conflict. He's also talking about a few of the techniqueshe used in conditioninghis dog Waylon on what not to do. Get Brent's theory on several aspects of welcoming in a new hunting partner on this week's "This Country Life" podcast. Black Bear Bonanza:

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Ep. 296: Render - Mountain Goat Hunt and Mr. Ellis Bell

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2025/02/12

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, join host Clay Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and special guest Dr. Malachi Nichols. With the release of the new Meateater film "Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt," Clay gives behind the scenes details of this adventure and the harrowing retrieval of the goat. Then, the whole crew discusses the impact of the remarkable story of the life of Mr. Ellis Bell and lessons to be learned from his long history of determination and

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Ep. 295: This Country Life - Picking Beans and Sewing...

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2025/02/07

This is a different one but we think you'll like it. Brent's talking about idioms this week and sharing some of his favorites. If that term doesn't sound familiar, you'll learn exactly what it means "faster than quick can get ready.” You see what we did there? That's a prime example of an idiom. You'll hear how using them at the wrong timecan be costly and the origin storyof one that's still plowing the ground today. We promise, it's all gonna make sense after you listen to this week's "This

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Ep. 294: The Extraordinary Life of Ellis Bell

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2025/02/05

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we hear the remarkable story of fourth-generation farmer and Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame member Mr. Ellis Bell from Forrest City, Arkansas. Mr. Bell tells the story of his heritage and personal journey as a minority farmer, along with the values he learned along the way. If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com Connect withClayandMeatEater Clay onInstagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and

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Ep. 293: This Country Life - Rabbits, Dogs, and Car...

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2025/01/31

Brent's cutting the pups loose on this one and they're chasing rabbits. He's talking about the four different ways he grew up hunting them, one of which may surprise you. The way a dog almost immediately knows the rabbit's direction of travel is an interesting deep dive, but don't worry, Brent's already done all the heavy lifting for you. He's also sharing a great lesson through a listener's story and describing a field expedient way to field dress a cottontail. All of that for the low, low price of

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Ep. 292: Render - Black Patch and Black Panthers

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2025/01/29

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, join host Clay Newcomb, Gary "Believer" Newcomb, Terrell Spencer, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker along with special guests Jeff Gardener and Drew Harrington, who are natives of the Black Patch region of Kentucky as they discuss the Tobacco Wars series. Plus, Gary receives a special gift from a listener. If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com Connect withClayandMeatEater Clay onInstagram MeatEater on Instagram,

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Ep. 291: This Country Life - A First and A Last

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2025/01/24

In everything, there is a beginning and an end. We can usually control the onset of the things we choose to do, but our final day of participation is sometimes chosen for us. Brent's relating a listener's story about a first squirrel hunt and telling another one that describes a final deer hunt, which had quite an effect on him. Gather up and get easy, it's time for MeatEater's This Country Life podcast. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater

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Ep. 290: Blurred Lines - Good Guys vs. Bad Guys

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2025/01/22

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb details the events at the turn of the 20th Century in the the "Black Patch" tobacco region of western Kentucky and northern Tennessee. The tension comes to a head as prices paid to farmers by the monopolistic Duke Trust plummet and "The Association" attempts to stand up against it. The Night Riders resort to beatings of non-Association farmers, raids on towns, and burning Duke Trust's tobacco barns. But the question remains: were they

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Ep. 289: This Country Life - Keeping Your Cool Above...

Bear Grease ·

2025/01/17

Cue up the danger music, Reva! Brent’s sharing some risky stories from his youth involving tractors and motorcycles. He’s also narrating a recent event that may be humorous now, but at the time was anything but funny. Make sure your seatbelts are buckled and your tray table is in it’s upright and locked position. This one is gonna get a little bumpy. Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,

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Ep. 288: Render - Deer Camp with Rich Froning, the...

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2025/01/15

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Crossfit legend Rich Froning and Mayhem Hunt Media Director, Scott Vander Sloot, join host Clay Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, around the fire at deer camp. Rich discusses his journey from being a firefighter to competing in his first Crossfit games and ultimately claiming the title of "World's Fittest Man." Also, he shares what is really important in his life. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to

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Ep. 287: This Country Life - Measuring Success

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2025/01/10

It's a common misconception that success is only measured in material or money. But success can be assessed in many ways and to Brent, there's no better measurement than good experiences with good people in the great outdoors. He's gonna talk about his formula for reaping the rewards of a good investment and share a listener's Christmas survival story that you won't want to miss. Subscribe to theMeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,

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Ep. 286: The Night Rider Tobacco Wars of Kentucky &...

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2025/01/08

At the turn of the 20th century as the U.S. production of tobacco was on the rise, a group of disgruntled tobacco farmers in small region of western Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee called “The Black Patch” organized against the monopolizing Duke Trust to help protect the income of so many small tobacco farmers. In this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, hear the little known story of the largest domestic armed uprising in America that had taken place since the Civil War. Author and

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Ep. 285: This Country Life - Superstitions

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2025/01/03

It’s the New Year and if you didn’t have black eyed peas and turnip greens on January 1st, you blew a golden opportunity to set yourself up for success. That’s what some people claim anyway. Brent’s skipping those common superstitions all together and digging into his childhood for some you may not be as familiar with. From keeping relationships strong, to getting rid of spirits, to determining the only proper time to talk about your dreams, Brent’s covering it all on

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Ep. 284: Render - The Highs and Lows of Trad Bows

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2025/01/01

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, we welcome the new year as host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, as well as traditional bow hunter and self-bow builder, Caleb Flies. The room is lined with bows, and there's lots of discussion on the origin of the term "self-bow" and different build qualities of them. The crew also discusses their highs and lows from 2024. If you have comments on the show, send us a note

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Ep. 283: This Country Life - First Impressions

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2024/12/27

People put a lot of stock into a first impression. You can never make a secondone, but as observers, we shouldn't be so quick to file the initial impression as the final one. There are lessons in this one that you can apply to just about every interaction you have and a realization that the most lastingimpression,regardless of when it happens,can be the most important. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Hurricane Relief:https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/onxmeateater-pub.html/

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Ep. 282: Bear Grease Time Machine

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2024/12/25

We step back in time in this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast as host Clay Newcomb highlights some of his most memorable moments in the history of Bear Grease. Relive interviews from Warner Glenn from Arizona, Brit Davis from eastern Tennessee, Stoney Edwards from Arkansas, Donnie Baker from Missouri, and a story from long hunter and author Frederick Gerstäcker on the tragic death of his friend and hunting companion Erskine. If you have comments on the show, send us a note

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Ep. 281: This Country Life - Barbershops and Beauty...

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2024/12/20

It's time to get a haircut and Brent's taking you to the barbershops of his youth for a fresh cut and a look back at a dying art. You'll hear how his older brother, Tim, fared on the first uniform cut of his law enforcement career. And sit back while Brent tells the story of space exploration while his grandmother got her hair fixed. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Hurricane Relief: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/onxmeateater-pub.html/ Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast

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Ep. 280: Render - Almost a Game Warden, Scoring a...

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2024/12/18

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker as well as guests Moe Shepherd, and Kolby Morehead of Bear Hunting Magazine to discuss the latest Bear Grease podcast on Hillbilly Speech. Bear expresses his distaste for using Elm wood for self-bows. Moe talks about almost becoming a game warden. Clay measures Kolby's spring bear he harvested. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to

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Ep. 279: This Country Life - Working at MeatEater

Bear Grease ·

2024/12/13

Brent's answering the question this week of how he got a job at MeatEater and what it's like to work there. It all started, in a roundabout way, over twenty years ago. Even though the path hasn't been the straightest, it got him there just the same. He's also got a story about his first camera and the muddy water of an Arkansas green tree reservoir. Pull up a chair, it's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Hurricane Relief:https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/onxmeateater-pub.html/

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Ep. 278: Hillbilly Speech

Bear Grease ·

2024/12/11

Class is in session as Clay Newcomb invites guest lecturer Dr. Brooks Blevins as he explores American dialects with a focus on the southern highland or "Hillbilly" dialect of the Ozark and Appalachian regions. As the class attempts to understand the content, some students just don't get it, while others are clearly "teacher's pets". Prepare to be entertained as you listen along and get your own education about this beloved region of America on this episode of The Bear Grease Podcast. If you have

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