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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. 405: Revisiting Jerry Clower

Bear Grease ·

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

Bear Grease ·

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

Bear Grease ·

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

Bear Grease ·

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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Ep. 401: This Country Life - It's All About the...

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/19

Bringing a tree in your house is only acceptable once a year. Do it any time outside of Christmas and people will think you're weird. Brent's got a few examples of Christmas trees this week and even goes into his struggle in keeping his favorite decoration. Stars, fishing, and flames abound on this week's "This Country Life" podcast. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to theMeatEater Podcast

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Ep. 400: The Use of Lethal Force

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Oklahoma game warden Jared Cramer recounts the harrowing events surrounding a lethal use-of-force incident that erupted from what began as a routine fishing-license check. In his conversation with host Clay Newcomb, Cramer walks through the extraordinary circumstances in which a simple body of water became the unlikely “means” for attempted murder. If you have comments on the show, send us a note tobeargrease@themeateater.com Connect

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Ep. 399: This Country Life - Being on Time

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/12

Not being on time is a pet peeve for many, and not the first thing other folks chose to worry about. To them, close is good enough. Brent's gonna tell a story from a time years ago when he and a couple others set out to prove a point about timeliness. He's also sharing a recent instance where a similar event took place. If you're tuning in right now, then you're right on time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast! ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on

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Ep. 398: Render - Behind the Scenes with Blood Trails

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/10

On this episode Clay is joined by the host of MeatEater’s new Blood Trails podcast, Jordan Sillars to go behind the scenes and learn how he finds his stories and creates the true-crime show. The team then discusses the most recent Bear Grease episode about the unusual death of Oklahoma wildlife officer, Bucky Garrison. 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,

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Ep. 397: Backwoods University - Where Have The...

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/08

Over the last 20 years waterfowl hunters in the lower portion of the Mississippi flyway have been asking the same question. Where have the mallards gone? It's a question worth asking, and getting to the bottom of. In this episode we talk with long-time waterfowl biologist, James Callicutt, a man who has been on the front lines of waterfowl research for years and can shed some much needed light on this burning question. Connect withLake Pickle and MeatEater Lake Pickle on Instagram MeatEater on

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Ep. 396: This Country Life - The Things that Make Me...

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/05

On this week's episode, Brent's sharing a fishing story from a listener where no records were broken, nothing amazing happened, and no one got hurt or even came close. A simple story that brought joy to the ones fishing and the ones who hear it. Then, he's giving us the details on the things that make him happy. It's a short list that represents a lot of the people and pleasures of his life. It just might make you happy as well. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater

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Ep. 395: The Unusual Death of Melvin “Bucky” Garrison

Bear Grease ·

2025/12/03

In December 1971, Oklahoma Game Warden Melvin “Bucky” Garrison was found drowned in just two and a half feet of water in the Tiger Mountain area of Lake Eufaula. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery. Was it a bizarre accident—or something more? Join host Clay Newcomb as he sits down with retired Oklahoma Game Warden Ed Rotabush and Hank Jenks, 1st District Chief of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, to explore what is known, what remains

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Ep. 394: This Country Life - Inside the Secret Hideout

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/28

Brent's making good his promise to take us on a tour of his new Stor-Mor studio. While the building itself is enough to talk about, in this episode he shifts the focus to the contents. The items inside are more than mere decorations, they're mementos representing people and places that he holds dear. After he tells the story of his first attempt at having a place of his own, he enlightens us with his description of his new one. ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on

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Ep. 393: Render - Wolf and Buck Show-and-Tell

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/26

In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker along with special guests, Backwoods University’s Lake Pickle, wife Lacy Pickle, and US Navy pilot Forrest Teeter. The room is filled with antlers as trophy bucks are compared. Clay reveals the furs from his Alaskan wolf trapping expedition. Lake and Lacy talk about wrapping up their pheasant hunt and the drama that ensued leading to This Country Life’s

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Ep. 392: Backwoods University - Exotic Game Birds

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/24

This has a real shot at being the most unique wildlife conservation stories that we have in North American history. The ring-necked pheasant, a commonly hunted and celebrated bird, a bird that has it's own conservation organization, and a bird that is not native to the Americas. In most instance, when we hear or see the term "nonnative wildlife" it's tied to a negative outcome. However, pheasants have not only forged a path to being fully adopted into our wild landscapes with open arms, but they

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Ep. 391: This Country Life - A First Buck in PA and...

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/21

The lengths parents will go for their children is immeasurable. It's even more impactful when it puts them completely out of their element. Oh this episode, Brent's sharing a listener story about a deer hunter's mother that's sure to put a smile on your face. Then, he's finally talking about his new office and promising a tour of its contents in future episodes. It's not hard to believe there's some really cool items in there. Get cozy! It's time for MeatEater's This Country Life podcast. Shop This

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Ep. 390: Deer Stories - Dropping Bows and Dropping Bucks

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/19

For the last Deer Stories episode of 2025, host Clay Newcomb dishes out a mix of stories that’ll keep you leaning in. Expect tree stand chaos, brothers throwing down over a fresh deer, personal-best bucks, and details of a fresh hunt from Bear Grease Hall of Famer James Lawrence. 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 Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast

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Ep. 389: This Country Life - Never Give Up, But Know...

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/14

Never give up. Brent's got two good examples on this episode where that old saying was put to the test. It's great advice, but there comes a time when other responsibilities may take precedence. Knowing the difference between the two is just as important. Harness up! It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent andMeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to theMeatEater Podcast Network on

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Ep. 387: Render - We Are the Hunting Pressure

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/12

In this episode of theBear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Moe Shepherd, Bear Newcomb, Isaac Neale, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker. In the thick of deer season, the crew shares their favoriteBear Greasedeer stories and swaps updates on their own recent and upcoming hunts—including Bear’s annual friends-and-family deer camp. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect withClayandMeatEater Clay onInstagram MeatEater on

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Ep. 387: Backwoods University - Snipe Hunters

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/10

How does a prank get carried on for over 100 years? How does a seemingly small piece of the natural world become so embedded in North American culture? That's what we'll be looking into this week when we dive into snipe and snipe hunting. A migratory game bird with an actual small hunting culture built around it, and is very different from the prank/fictionalized version of itself. We're going to learn all about the actual bird, and hear a few stories from folks who have experienced the snipe

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Ep. 386: This Country Life - Beach Shoes and Amy's...

Bear Grease ·

2025/11/07

This episode is all about Brent's first born. His oldest daughter, Amy, decided she wanted to go deer hunting and had waited until becoming a teenager to do so. It was an occasion of firsts for them both and the lessons of that day still hold true. The opening story is one of Brent's favorites that he likes to tell about Amy as a toddler and it demonstrates how well she thinks things through, a quality that would help her 11 years later on her first deer hunt. ShopThis Country Life Merch Connect

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