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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. 421: This Country Life - Expectations and Reality

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2026/02/13

For many of us getting our children and the younger membersofour family outdoors is a priority. How we get them outside and what we do once they're there can set the stage for how they viewthat experience for yearsto come. Brent's sharing a listener's story along that theme. Brent's also offering his ownthoughtshow he handled getting his own children outside; what he did right and maybe what he could'vedonebetter. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram,

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Ep. 420: American Loggers - Part 1

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2026/02/11

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb visits Newton County, Arkansas, to talk to Cody and Caylon Villines. They're woodsmen, hunters, and the most recent line of generations of loggers cutting hardwood in the Ozarks. They talk about the craft of selective logging, the evolution from horses to heavy equipment, and the quiet code of contentment passed down from their fathers. They also talk about the danger.From freak accidents to lost friends to a moment witnessing a miracle

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Ep. 419: This Country Life - Squirrel, It's What's...

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2026/02/06

From a listener's story about passing down the appreciation for wild things to Brent's first solo squirrel hunt, this week's This Country Life is sure to be one of your favorites. As a bonus, the recipe of how Brent's mama fried all the squirrels she nor his dad would eat is in here along with the reason why neither one would partake. Get the grease hot! We've got squirrels to fry. ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and

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Ep. 418: Render - CBS Sunday Morning Behind-the-Scenes

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2026/02/04

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, along with Backwoods University Podcast's Lake Pickle in the Tecovas Hot Seat. Fresh off the release of the CBS Sunday Morning feature with legendary journalist Ted Koppel at Arkansas bear camp, the crew gives context and details of what happened behind-the-scenes. It was an unscripted weekend of uncertain expectations, tough hunting, and a turn-the-table conversation around the

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Ep. 417: Backwoods University - Lost Stories

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2026/02/02

It's officially February. During this month I know a lot of outdoors folks that find themselves wondering what to do. We're here to help! In this episode of Backwoods University, we're going back through some of the fascinating guests we've met along the way so far! From Grizzly specialists to marine biologist- from botanists to beekeepers, we've met a wide spectrum! On this episode we'll here about a bison charging a man, a man charging a grizzly, an age old debate about what kinds of ducks are

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Ep. 416: This Country Life - Paige's Hunt, Snow, and...

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2026/01/30

It's no secret that snow and ice can disrupt the lives of people who don't get a lot of it. Brent's no different, and it may affect him more than most. He's snowed in at his studio and talking about a smorgasbord of things today that may or may not go together. You'll just have to listen and see what we mean. It's random stories time on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube

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Ep. 415: The Thing About Mule Skinners

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2026/01/28

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb dives deep into the world of mules, mule skinners, and the quiet kind of backcountry wisdom you only earn from miles in the saddle. Alongside legendary Arizona cowboy and Bear Grease Hall of Famer, Warner Glen, and mule trainer and clinician, Ty Evans, Clay explores why serious mountain hunters trust mules over horses, and how their self preservation instinct can be a virtue. They also discuss what these tough, insightful animals can

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Ep. 414: This Country Life - Cold Hunter, Hot Gumbo

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2026/01/23

This week Brent's trying his hand at competition gumbo cooking. He and his friends from the Cache Bayou Hound and MallardClub have entered a gumbo cooking contest. If it was a gumbo eating contest they'd win easily but it's not. Do they have the right stuff to come outon top, you'll have to listen and find out for yourself. He's also sharing a listener story about the perils of extreme cold weather duck hunting that could've ended tragically and almost did. ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with

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Ep. 413: Render - Boots, Bucks, and Willard the Mule

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2026/01/21

In this episode of theBear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb—alongside Bear Newcomb, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker—is joined by Clay’s squirrel-hunting “sensei,” Michael Lanier. The crew covers a wide range of topics, from Clay’s trophy deer “Jimminy Christmas” and his relationship with his Tecovas boots to the pressing question of whether he needs a haircut. The conversation eventually goes full mule when Michael

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Ep. 412: Backwoods University - Mallard Declines

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2026/01/19

This episode is a field report. Where we go and interview outdoorsmen, hunters, and anglers from all walks of life to get their opinions on different wildlife related issues. Today, we will be discussing the current hot topic of mallard declines in the lower Mississippi alluvial valley. We will be asking these different hunters about what they have seen through their own experiences duck hunting throughout the years, and what they think could be causing the declines. Connect with Lake Pickle and

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Ep. 411: This Country Life - The Soundtrack of Our Lives

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2026/01/16

Brent's talking about music this week and the role it plays in his life. We can all relate to the moment when a song from your past takes you to a remembered place or triggers a memory of people or events. Hearing new songs that describe what you thought was indescribable is another joy altogether. Having the opportunity to spend time with the artists that can do that makes for a great story we think you'll enjoy. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram,

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Ep. 410: Ty Evans - Transformative Mulemanship and...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb interviews Ty Evans, one of the country’s top mule trainers and clinicians. After a broken femur in the arena benched Ty’s rodeo career, he began studying a different approach to training horses and mules than the "Cowboy Way". One based not on brute force, but on trust and understanding how animals actually think. What he discovered taught him that sometimes the solution to problems isn't doing more of the same, but adopting an

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Ep. 409: This Country Life - Who's Helping Who

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2026/01/09

Everyone needs help from time to time, and it's human nature to offer to do so. There are many ways to do it and this week, Brent's talking about how a conversation he had years ago with an unknown mentor continues to help him today. He's also issuing a challenge to help an organization that's helping people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors. Hands of a Sportsman non-profit: http://www.handsofasportsman.org/ ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram,

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Ep. 408: Render - Real Talk About Men's Health

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2026/01/07

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by their primary care physician, Dr. Adam McCall, for a wide-ranging conversation on men’s health—physical, mental, and spiritual. With so much conflicting advice circulating online and across social media, it can be difficult to know what actually matters. Together, they offer a balanced, practical perspective on staying fit, healthy, and grounded in the modern world. If

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Ep. 407: Backwoods University - New Year's Conservation

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2026/01/05

There's no better time than now to set some new year's resolutions. In this episode, we are going to learn about how you,me, and really anyone can get involved in conservation. We'll learn about the Farm Bill and how it effects wildlife, wild habitat, and even hunting quality. We'll learn about conservation incentive programs like CRP and EQIP. Most importantly, we will learn how all of us can get involved and get some actual, tangible conservation in motion. Connect withLake Pickle and MeatEater

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Ep. 406: This Country Life - Rabbits, Beagles, and a...

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2026/01/02

Brent's out with the boys this week and they;re all chasing rabbits. Well, more like following the dogs that are chasing the rabbits. He's giving insight into how a rabbit hunt with dogs is done, why it's so special to him, and where it ranks on his list of favorite things to do. The results may surprise you. Bubba, it's time to cut the pups loose on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,

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Ep. 405: Revisiting Jerry Clower

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2025/12/31

On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, we’re diving deep into the heart of southern cultural identity and the mind of Jerry Clower. Does that name ring a bell? Jerry was thrust into national fame in the 1970s when a story he told about coon hunting topped the country charts. I’m interested in those odd places where rural culture -- and specifically hunting -- crosses tracks with the mainstream. Wilson Rawls bridged that gap with his book “Where the Red Fern Grows,” and

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Ep. 404: This Country Life - The Project

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2025/12/26

Projects come in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes they work out, other times, they don't. Brent's sharing a project that didn't work out like he'd hoped, and a new project he's hoping will. Get your clipboards ready, it's time for This Country Life on MeatEater's podcast network! ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to theMeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch ShopBear

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Ep. 403: Render - MeatEater Live Tour Crew

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2025/12/24

In this episode of theBear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by MeatEater crew members Steven Rinella, Dr. Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Brent Reaves, plus special guest Evan Felker of the Turnpike Troubadours. The crew breaks down the Bucky Garrison episode of theBear Grease Podcast, swaps stories from the first half of the MeatEater Christmas Live Tour, laughs through Clay’s failed “captive cervid” joke, and confirms the rumors about a new Turnpike Troubadours album on

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Ep. 402: Backwoods University - Flying Reindeer

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2025/12/22

In this special Christmas-themed episode, we will be focusing in on the animal that seems to get all press and attention during the holiday season- reindeer. In the high arctic of Norway, reindeer have been around for long, long time, and we're going to learn all about them. The stories and lore, their actual biology and ecology, the indigenous tribes that heard them, and even some Santa Clause talk. It's all part of a bigger story of how reindeer impact our world and lives today. Connect with Lake

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