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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. 354: Special Episode - Bozeman Unplugged

Bear Grease ·

2025/08/13

On this special episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we're coming to you live from the MeatEater headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. Host Clay Newcomb is joined by MeatEater’s own Janis Putelis, Mark Kenyon, Ryan Callaghan, Heather Douville, and Brent Reaves. Get to know these illustrious members of the MeatEater team. 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. 353: This Country Life - The Dixie Mallard Duck Call

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2025/08/08

One man's trash is another man's treasure. Finders keepers, losers weepers. Both of these phrases describe fortune andmisfortune depending on how you view the discarded, lost, or found item. Brent shares a crazy story of a found item from 40 years ago that sat neglected in abox until he found it again and learnedits historical significance. A rare duck call whose value can't be measured by money alone. You're gonna like this one. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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Introducing: In Pursuit with Rich Froning

Bear Grease ·

2025/08/07

"In Pursuit" is your definitive guide to fitness and performance in the wild. Hosted by Rich Froning—four-time CrossFit Games champion and founder of CrossFit Mayhem—this show goes beyond the hunt, diving into what drives us to test our limits in the backcountry and beyond. Each episode features raw, wide-ranging conversations with athletes, hunters, doctors, and thought leaders—from the gym to the lab to the wilderness—connecting the grit of mountain hunting to the pursuit

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Ep. 352: Render - Calling All Chefs for the Squirrel...

Bear Grease ·

2025/08/06

On this episode of the Bear grease render, Joe Wilson joins host Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker as he shares about his adventure cooking a whole moose in Alaska, and preparations for the annual World Champion Squirrel Cook Off which will be held at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale, Arkansas on September 13, 2025. If you’d like to participate as a cooking team, you can reach out to Joe Wilson on the World Champion Squirrel Cook

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Ep. 351: Backwoods University - Mississippi's Most...

Bear Grease ·

2025/08/04

Black bears are a native animal to the state of Mississippi. In fact, back in the 1800s all the way to the early 1900s, Mississippi was a sought out destination for black bear hunting. However, due to multiple factors, they were almost pushed to extirpation. In this episode, we are going to learn through hands on experience and a discussion with Mississippi black bear program leader, Anthony Ballard, the conservation history of this particular charismatic megafauna, and dive into why their natural

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Ep. 350: This Country Life - Jessi Goes to School

Bear Grease ·

2025/08/01

Nothing will excite a family faster than bringing home a puppy. The emotions often sway back and forth from joy to frustration. When the pup you've brought home is there not just as a pet, but also to serve a purpose, the training journey from kindergartento college graduate can be long and arduous. Brent's in the thick of it with his Treeing Walker puppy, Jessi. Plot twist, not everyone's happy with how it's working out so far. He's also sharing a listener story that fit perfectly with that theme

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Ep. 349: Trained by a Hound Dog - Ed Vance

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/30

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb interviews California native, Ed Vance. Ed shares his incredible story of determination and perseverance from growing up as a suburban kid just dreaming of hunting to moving to the Sierra Nevada’s in rural California, finding and training dogs, building relationships with hunting mentors, and developing a guide service as a successful dry ground mountain lion and bear hunting guide. Check out Ed's book at www.trainedbyahounddog.com A

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Ep. 348: This Country Life - Kansas Coyote College 202

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/25

Brent's back for part two of his conversation with Dr. Drew Ricketts. After his Kansas coyote hunt with decoy dogs, he sat down with Kansas State University professor and Kansas Extension Service Wildlife Control Specialist, Dr. Drew Ricketts, to correct Brent on some coyote facts. KSRE Wildlife Management on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCUoT3Oi90S5zDnzgL34iAFins, Fur, and Feathers on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7HyaYenrLLztd5l9NseZ8hKSRE Wildlife

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Introducing: Back 40

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/23

Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those

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Ep. 347: Render - What Makes the Sticks Move?

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/23

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Misty Newcomb, Gary Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, as they discuss all things “witching.” They cover ideomotor movement, the difference between witching and dowsing, electromagnetic hypotheses, and other personal ideas to answer the question, “What makes the sticks move?” If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com Connect

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Ep. 346: Backwoods University - The Woman Who Saved...

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/21

On this episode of Backwoods University, we are going to learn about one of the most extraordinary, impactful, and bold conversations to ever live. And here's the twist, you probably have never heard of her. Fannye Cook was a Mississippian born into a farming family that grew an early love for the natural world. When the demise of most all of the state's forests and game animals faced seemingly eminent peril, she was there to save them. Connect withLake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram

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Ep. 345: This Country Life - Kansas Coyote College 101

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/18

Brent took a trip back to college on this episode! After his Kansas coyote hunt with decoy dogs, he sat down with Kansas State University professor and Kansas Extension Service Wildlife Control Specialist, Dr. Drew Ricketts, to correct Brent on some coyote facts. KSRE Wildlife Management on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCUoT3Oi90S5zDnzgL34iAFins, Fur, and Feathers on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7HyaYenrLLztd5l9NseZ8hKSRE Wildlife

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Ep. 344: Water Witching

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/16

Witching, dowsing, divining. Is it physics, subconscious movement, or straight-up hocus pocus? In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb speaks to firsthand observers, a legit water witcher, a university physics professor, and even MeatEater's own Steven Rinella to try to explain one thing: "What makes the sticks move?" Maybe it's legit but just something that can't fit into the scientific method box. If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com

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Ep. 343: This Country Life - Baseball

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/11

This week, Brent's sharing his passion for baseball with some stories from his childhood. He has a special affinity for America's pastime, but his favorite part of it isn't the players - it's the game itself. The similarities he sees between life and baseball are close. You'll have to listen to see if you agree. Batter up! It's time for MeatEater's"This Country Life" podcast. ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube

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Ep. 342: Render - Feist Mafia and Everything About...

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/09

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb welcomes squirrel dog man, Tyler Asbury, as they talk all things squirrel dog: what is a Feist, what makes a good squirrel dog, training for competition vs. pleasure hunting, and what breeds are the best. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect withClayandMeatEater Clay onInstagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube ShopBear

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Ep. 341: Backwoods University - The Future of Bobwhite

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/07

On this episode of Backwoods University we’ll delve into the future of bobwhite quail and their potential as a species. We will hear from quail hunter and landowner, Jimmy Bryan, as he walks us through restoring quail on his family land. Quail Biologist, Dr. James Martin walks us through the many things people can practically do to help quail and help keep them around. Everything from land management practices, such as prescribed burning and timber management, to getting involved with

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Ep. 340: This Country Life - Did It Really Happen...

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/04

This week, Brent's searching the archives of his memory for some answers. Were the good ol' days as good as we remember? Werebaddays as bad? Do feelings of nostalgia alter facts? Listen in and see if you agree with his conclusions. He's also sharing a listener's story about a stubborn horse namedBob. Saddle up! It's time for MeatEater'sThis Country Life podcast. Subscribe to theMeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube,

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Ep. 340: One-Day Trappers' War - Why Corrupt Leaders?

Bear Grease ·

2025/07/02

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, we are looking into the actual events of the April 12, 1926, one-day Trappers' War in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana where mercenaries hired by Judge Leander Perez mounted a machine gun on a boat and attempted to kill the Islenos trappers on Delacroix Island. We will also look deeper into the life of Leander Perez while asking why so many corrupt leaders have come out of this region of the country. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to

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Ep. 338: This Country Life - The Kansas Coyote Project

Bear Grease ·

2025/06/27

On this episode. we're going behind the scenes of Brent's first ever solo hunt film. He's out in Kansas with his good friend, Jeff Writer, along with Jeff's decoy dogs, hunting coyotes. Brent shares the inside scoop on the challenges that arise in filmed hunts, and how this particular one went. He also learned that what he thought he knew about coyotes may have been quite the opposite. He's talking about coyotes, decoy dogs, and predator control on this week's episode of MeatEater'sThis Country Life

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Ep. 337: Render - Dale Brisby

Bear Grease ·

2025/06/25

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb travels to Winnebago, Texas and is joined in the Rodeo Time Podcast Studio by "The World's Greatest Bullrider" himself, Dale Brisby. Dale talks about what it's like to be a cowboy and the romance and nostalgia around it, his experience creating Radiator Ranch and his ranch intern program, and the impact that losing his father had on him. If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com Connect

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