208 episodes

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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    • 4.9 • 6.8K Ratings

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.

    Ep. 207: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Gift of Time

    Ep. 207: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Gift of Time

    The gift of our time is a valuable commodity, as it's the one thing none of us know with certainty how much we have left of it to give. This week, Brent talks about how he values time and tells a story about how he and his brother occupied theirs on a turkey hunting trip to Kansas. Put on your deerstalker hat, like the one Sherlock Holmes made famous, and crack a case to win a Case pocket knife. Listen to the show for details on how to participate, as well as on how to get your favorite story told on a future episode of MeatEater's This Country Life podcast.

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    • 23 min
    Ep. 206: Cobra Scare

    Ep. 206: Cobra Scare

    In 1953, the town of Springfield, Missouri was terrorized by the mysterious appearance of 12 Indian Cobras some 8,000 miles from their native home. Though all signs had pointed to a local pet shop owner, the case remained unsolved for decades. Follow along to hear how townsfolk navigated this problem so foreign that they came to employ some highly unorthodox solutions. In this episode of The Bear Grease Podcast, Clay explains how this freak occurrence left quite lasting (bite) marks on the identity of "The Queen City of the Ozarks."  He interviews Fred Lally, Kyle Jeffries, John Stellars, and Kevin Jansen.

    Come see Clay and the rest of the MeatEater crew on the MeatEater Live Tour starting April 23rd. See www.themeateater.com/events for cities, dates, and tickets.

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    • 45 min
    Ep. 205: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - A Tale of a Few Books

    Ep. 205: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - A Tale of a Few Books

    This week Brent's sharing a story of reading a good article when he should've been reading the Good Book. He also talks about a few other books that've had a positive influence on his life. Just when you thought it was time to leave the library, he shares information about a couple of his favorite poets. All that and more on MeatEater's This Country Life podcast. 

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    • 26 min
    Ep. 204: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Slate and Glass with Nathaniel Maddux

    Ep. 204: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Slate and Glass with Nathaniel Maddux

    In today's Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Luke Naylor, Wildlife Management Division Chief with Arkansas Game and Fish, and Nathaniel Maddux of Slate and Glass, as we discuss the topic of turkeys forward and backward and share highlights of the Turkey Stories (Part 2) podcast. Nathaniel discusses his latest film, "The Colonel & The Fox," a documentary about turkey hunting, some of its iconic figures, and the incredibly successful wild turkey restoration program of the 1940-1970's. Also on the Render are Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, and Bear John Newcomb. 

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Ep. 203: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Net Fishing, Here We Go Again!

    Ep. 203: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Net Fishing, Here We Go Again!

    It's always a treat for the blind hog when he finds an acorn. Brent and his brother Tim paddled into a file of them, except the nuts were in the boat and the fish were in the net. The Reaves brothers are back on the river and lucky to still have both of their left arms. Hear that story and more on this episode of MeatEater's This Country Life podcast. 

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    • 22 min
    Ep. 202: Turkey Stories - Shot in the Face and Three-Wheelers (Part 2)

    Ep. 202: Turkey Stories - Shot in the Face and Three-Wheelers (Part 2)

    This is episode two of the Bear Grease Turkey Stories Series. We’ve got nine storytellers on our final turkey episode from Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas. They talk about three-wheeler wrecks, people getting shot, folks flying around in jets, a turkey walking with a forked stick, and even a Voo Doo gobbler. Join host Clay Newcomb, along with guests David "Yawt Yawt" Ellis, Andy Brown, Clifford Lawing, Slade Johnson, Dale Craig, Chris Hopson, Kevin Laws, Bill Baird, and Russ Arthur, as these men tell their best turkey hunting stories.

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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
6.8K Ratings

6.8K Ratings

Matt Coolidge ,

Awesome Podcast

I love this podcast! My fiancé listens with me sometimes and really enjoys it as well. It has diverse subjects that anyone can listen to and enjoy.

jcodyj ,

To much in one feed

I listen to about one podcast a month on this feed because there is too much going on. I don’t listen to render and the ex cop turned country boy talking about God knows what. I miss Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast.

ThomasElvin ,

Amazing!

This podcast is the best thing ever! I can’t wait for Wednesdays to roll around to be able to hear it. I have not missed one episodes since it started and I’ve gone back and listen to many of them a second time or third time. Also have introduced some of the more epic podcast to friends who have really enjoyed them.Great work, Clay!

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