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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.
- 537 - Ep. 519: This Country Life - From Darkness to Light
Brent visits with "This Country Life" and "Blood Trails" contributing videographer David McDaniels to discuss David's recent elk hunt. It was a hunt opportunity that resulted from a crazy set of circumstances that initially felt like a huge disappointment. Good things happen to good people and in the end, David persevered in a big way. From darkness to light comes David's Elk Story on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 536 - Ep. 518: Render - Blue Ticks, Instinctive Shooting, and Who Gets Dibs
Host Clay Newcomb is joined by Render crew members Bear Newcomb, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker as well as Moe Shepherd, and Ron Poole to talk about the latest Deer Stories episodes and share some tales of their own. Bear introduces Cricket, his new blue tick coonhound pup, sparking a conversation about generations of hounds, fur-trading days, and the memorable characters who made those days what they were.
The crew gets into the art of instinctive archery, including how traditional bowhunters learn to trust repetition and muscle memory instead of sights and gadgets. Along the way, they revisit stories of monster bucks, questionable claims of ownership, and deer that somehow come back to life after everyone thinks the hunt is over.
Clay also shares a first look at the bear grease research behind his upcoming book, American Bear, including a scientific analysis of bear grease and its place in American history.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 535 - Ep. 517: Backwoods University - That's No Deer
In most cases in this show, we operate very much within the real of explainable. Wildlife biology, close looks at specific animals, wildlife conservation history. Y'all know the deal. However, this time we will be hearing 5 separate stories, from wild places across the country. all of which I have no idea how to fully explain them, or believe whether or not they're even true.
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Mon, 26 Oct 2026 - 534 - Ep. 516: This Country Life - Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
Brent’s got a story this week that could’ve been a catalyst against the things we all hold near and dear. Why it didn’t, is a story in and of itself; one so good he wants to share it with you now. So, like he suggests weekly, drag up a chair and get easy. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 533 - Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
For our second Deer Stories episode for 2026, host Clay Newcomb opens with a glimpse into the foundations of American deer hunting, recounting an 1837 account of German traveler Friedrich Gerstäcker hunting deer with Choctaw hunters in the Arkansas wilderness. From there to Kansas, Iowa, Mississippi, and Arkansas as the stories jump to the modern deer woods, where Jim Malone survives a terrifying fall from a tree stand, Ron Poole recounts the hunt for a 233-inch Iowa giant, and Mississippi deer biologist William McKinley gets ambushed by an angry screech owl. Lane Weaver shares the remarkable twists and turns of hunting a buck named Edward, minnow farmer Margie Saul describes her most memorable hunts in the Arkansas delta, and Greg Sims tells an emotional story of a giant whitetail that connects him to a dear family member he lost.
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 532 - Ep. 514: This Country Life - High Water and The Mayfly Project
From dangerous river levels and mysterious helpers to teaching kids to fly fish, this episode has a lot to offer. Brent's sharing a listener story filled with potential peril that thankfully has a happy ending. He's also reporting on an organization he was introduced to on a chance meeting in an airport. The organization has become a favorite of his and we think you'll like it too. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 531 - Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen
Host Clay Newcomb welcomes author and host of MeatEater’s Gunfighterspodcast, Bryan Burrough, alongside Jacob Meyers and Andrew Maxwell of The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast. Bryan talks about some of the history behind the legends of the American frontier and explore how much of what we think we know about Old West gunfighters comes from Hollywood rather than historical fact. From Wild Bill Hickok and John Wesley Hardin to Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the conversation separates historical reality from popular mythology. Along the way, the crew discusses dueling, frontier justice, the cultural cost of backing down from a fight, and why disputes over seemingly trivial matters could turn deadly.
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Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 530 - Ep. 512: Backwoods University - Alabama’s Wildlife Conservation History
What's better than a story of triumph? I'll tell ya, A story of triumph involving wildlife conservation. The state of Alabama, much like the rest of the country in the early 1900s, was sitting on the brink Of complete natural resource destruction. We are going to take a deep dive into their wildlife conservation history and learn about the people involved, the ideas, and the actions carried out that not only saved Alabama’s wildlife and wild places from being permanently lost or degraded, but rather restored them all but completely and created a whole new generation of conservation minded hunters and anglers along the way.
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 - 529 - Ep. 511: This Country Life - News We Can Use
Brent, our man in the field, is reporting good news from the northeast. A story where the community centers around being a good neighbor and lending a helping hand when the opportunity arises.Does this rarely happen or is it just rarely reported? Tune in and decide for yourself.
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 527 - Ep. 510: Deer Stories - Buck Attack and The House Fires that Forged a Legend
It’s fall, and that means it’s time for Deer Stories. This year’s collection has it all: giant bucks, exploding pork and beans, yellowjackets, close calls, and a deer-hunting accident that nearly cost a man his life.
We hear from hunters across Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, including the story of Teddy Villines and a Boone & Crockett class typical buck whose rack was given up in the name of friendship. William McKinley tells the story of an unforgettable archery hunt that goes spectacularly wrong. Clay Chapman recounts the terrifying boating accident that nearly ended his life, and the buck that brought him back to the woods a year later. Lane Weaver shares how a deer nearly killed him—and ultimately taught him a lesson that may have saved his life years later. Cody Villines delivers one of the funniest deer-camp stories you'll ever hear, involving a can of pork and beans and a nest of yellowjackets. And Jason Caylor closes things out with a 166-inch anniversary buck taken under some decidedly unconventional circumstances.
These aren't just stories about deer hunting, but more than that, they're stories about friendship, family, perseverance, and the incredible privilege of experiencing another fall in the woods.
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 526 - Ep. 509: This Country Life - The Weight of The Wait
As promised, our self titled “Arkansas Flatlander”, Brent Reaves, is taking us back to the mountains. Here comes the second half of his bear hunting trip with his good friend John Pantuso. Experience the highs and lows of archery hunting in this week’s recounting of their grand adventure together. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 525 - Ep. 508: Render - Whitetails, Woodsmen, and The Way We Used to Hunt
It's Whitetail Week at MeatEater! Host Clay Newcomb is joined by hunting icon of his youth, Aaron Stanphill. They talk about growing up hunting whitetails in Arkansas before trail cameras, feeders, and the technology that has transformed deer hunting. Aaron and Clay reminisce about learning to read the woods, studying deer sign, hunting public land, and figuring things out through trial and error. Aaron shares the story of finally killing his first Pope & Young-class Arkansas buck after 30 years of hunting, along with some of the legendary characters and lessons that shaped him as a deer hunter, with no shortage of additional entertaining stories to boot.
The conversation turns back to the Bear Grease Con Man series on Asa Carter, exploring the contradictions of a man who could write with extraordinary empathy while also becoming one of the most notorious voices of segregation in the American South. The crew shares their opinions on questions like: What does it mean when a person changes? Can a man's later life tell us anything about who he really was?
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 - 524 - Ep. 507: Backwoods University - Trapping Turtles
Along the brackish waters of the southern gulf coast resides a unique species called diamond back terrapin, aka, the keepers of the salt marsh. In this episode we paddle along with field biologists to get our hands on one of these animals, as well as learn about what obstacles they face, and what that means for this essential coastal habitat.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 - 523 - Ep. 506: This Country Life - Pap’s Buck and Our Bear Camp
Fall hunting season is here for most of us, and Brent’s sharing a listener story and one from his Arkansas Bear Camp. It's that time of year when hunters are chasing critters, and Brent’s in the mix with some of his closest friends. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 522 - Ep. 505: Asa Carter - The Education of Little Tree (Part 2, Revisited)
In part two of the revisit of our Conman series on the double life of Asa Forrest Carter, Clay Newcomb dives into the gritty details of the violence, hate, and conspiracy philosophies of the first 45 years of his life and how, in the last decade of his life, he transformed into an unrecognizable, “Cherokee Indian” author who wanted to be America’s next Hemmingway – and almost did it. Once again, author of Unmasking the Klansman, Dr. Dan T Carter and Steve Rinella of MeatEater lead the way as his guests. Brace yourself because this winding trail will be treacherous as they talk about the beating of jazz singer Nat King Cole, read from the Unabomber’s Manifesto, and begin to understand how Asa Carter did what he did. We’re going neck deep into the mind of a Conman. We really doubt you’re gonna wanna miss this one…
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 521 - Ep. 504: This Country Life - 2026 World Championship Squirrel Cook Off
It’s the annual World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas. Brent’s sitting down with Kevin Murphy, Josh Spielmaker, Lake Pickle, Dave Gardner, and Joe Wilson for a round table discussion of the event and what everyone’s been up too. Fix a plate and get comfortable. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 520 - Ep. 503: Render - Bears All Around
With Clay and Bear away, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker leads the discussion with a room full of bear hunters. He is joined by River Newcomb, Matt Gagnon of Time Honored Media, and Joe Liles, retired US Forest Service law enforcement officer and his wife Crystal. Josh, River, and Joe recall the stories of the weeks bear harvest in Arkansas with three successful hunts. With bear hunting, nothing is ever just straightforward, so tune in to hear all the twists and turns and unexpected circumstances that keep us returning to the woods year after year.
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 519 - Ep. 502: Backwoods University - Prohibition Turtles
Along the Atlantic and gulf coast resides the only brackish water terrapin in the United States. This white beaked, diamond backed, crab and snail eating turtle has more to offer than just unique looks. It has a fascinating history in our country, and has earned itself the nickname, keeper of the salt marsh. Come along as we tag along with a field biologist to see if can get our hands on one.
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Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 518 - Ep. 501: This Country Life - First Fish and the Latest Baby
You only get so many firsts in your life and to witness a good one with your kids—well, that's something really special. Brent's sharing a listener story about a first fish, and one of his own that happened with his youngest daughter Bailee. He's also sharing exciting family news and details about how we can help a great kid oriented non-profit. There's news about the World Championship Squirrel Cook Off as well. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 517 - Ep. 500: Conman - The Education of Little Tree (Part 1, Revisited)
Some stories are just too good to only hear once, so we are going back to listen again to Clay Newcomb as he ask talks with New York Times best selling author Steve Rinella and Dr. Dan T. Carter, professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina about black-listed book “The Education of Little Tree.” The book, an alleged semi-autobiographical story about a Cherokee boy growing up in southern Appalachia, was written by Forest Carter, which was the false identity of famed white supremacist, Ku Klux Klan chapter founder and speech writer for Governor George Wallace, Dan Carter. In part 1, Clay reflects on the honest, insightful, and empathetic context of the book and explores the nuance and dissonance of what to do with with art in light of an artist’s beliefs.
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 515 - Ep. 499: Backwoods University - Bear Talk
Maria Davidson is the North American large carnivore program coordinator for the Safari Club International Foundation. She has spent the vast majority of her career working with bears, including helping the restoration work with black bears in Louisiana, and now currently working with grizzlies in British Columbia. This conversation includes details of her past work, her current work in darting and collaring grizzlies, as well as discussing the several controversies surrounding bears and bear hunting.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 - 514 - Ep. 927: Brent's Manitoba Moose Hunt | 12 in '26
Join Brent Reaves and Josh Spielmaker in this Q&A interview to hear behind the scenes details from Brent's Manitoba Moose hunt that didn't make the film. Brent chronicles the trip from start to finish and shares some surprising insights gleaned from his experience. He also answers some viewer questions about the hunt.
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 513 - Ep. 498: This Country Life - The Story You're About to Hear Is True
Brent's opening up the police files for this one. He's detailing a case that turned dangerous and quick reactions saved the day. You have the right to remain silent get a rare glimpse into Brent’s past that he seldom talks about.
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 512 - Ep. 497: Render - Lift Heavy Stuff and Sweat
Host Clay Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by Dr. Adam McCall and Dr. Jason Lofton in the Bear Grease Studio to continue the discussion on men’s health and tips on what it takes to maximize your longevity.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 511 - Ep. 496: Backwoods University - Mississippi Deer History, Part 2
Welcome to the final and triumphant chapter of one of the best wildlife comeback stories in the history of North America. From 1200 individual deer in Mississippi in 1929 to over 1.5 million in 2026, this story is one you don't want to miss. Including, the story of a first ever deer hunt on public land that involved over 3300 hunters, a vehicles lined up for miles waiting to check deer in!
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Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 510 - Ep. 495: This Country Life - Bullfrogs, Roebucks, and Long-Distance Calls
Brent’s writing his own rules again and making up an imaginary theme for this week’s show. This week’s theme is “It’s my show and I do what I want”. Regardless of his shenanigans the stories this week are great and we think you’ll really enjoy them. Sit back and relax. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 509 - Ep. 494: Your Most Important Gear - Your Body
For men, taking care of your body can often slip down on the priority list, but your health is a savings account you can either make deposits or withdraws. On this episode, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Jason Lofton an Dr. Adam McCall as they discuss the most important things that we as men can do to remain healthy, fit, and provide maximum longevity of the bodies we have been given. It's the most important gear we have to be good husbands, fathers, friends, and outdoorsmen and it takes work to maintain. Tune in to hear helpful info, hot tips, and the truth about how to keep that bank account full and maintain the edge we need in a world that is trying to drag it down.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 508 - Ep. 493: This Country Life - Mine for Now, Theirs for Always
You never truly know the impact your words can have on another person. On the rare occasion when you do it can sometimes be overwhelming. Our words can carry weight and meaning especially for those searching for answers. Brent had a unique opportunity to meet some new friends recently in a casual setting where he learned firsthand how impactful those words can be. We think you're really gonna like this episode of MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 507 - Ep. 492: Render - Lightning in The Hot Seat
Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by John Donovan, one of the guests featured on the “Struck by Lightning” episode of the Beat Grease Podcast. John elaborates on his experience being struck by lightning while descending from his tree stand just 9 months earlier. It’s an amazing story of a potentially catastrophic moment and how he was able to make a full recovery.
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 506 - Ep. 491: Backwoods University - Mississippi Deer History
What would you think of a whitetail deer herd that jumped from 1200 to over 1.5 million in less than 100 years time? That is exactly what happened in the state of Mississippi. We are joined by Mississippi Deer Program Coordinator, William McKinley who knows all the wild tales that make up this incredible wildlife conservation story.
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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 - 505 - Ep. 490: This Country Life - A Coke or A Comb
Brent is telling two stories his father told him when he was a little boy. They made an impression on him even at an early age. As he's grown older the meaning of the stories remains the same but the reason they're meaningful is easier to see through the eyes of an adult. Brent is also offering up a little first hand advice that could pay huge dividends for your family later on. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 504 - Ep. 489: Struck by Lightning
Clay Newcomb explores the science, mystery, and raw power of lightning through the firsthand stories of John Donovan, a bear hunter who was struck while sitting in a tree stand, and Spence Spencer, a farmer who was hit while working in his chicken pasture. Both survived, but neither walked away unchanged.
Clay also sits down with weather analyst Joshua Wisel of weather225.com to nerd out on what actually happens when lightning forms, why it can strike miles from a storm, why trees and tall objects are so dangerous, and which common lightning myths are completely wrong.
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 503 - Ep. 488: This Country Life - Coon Claw Jake and Philip Worm
Brent’s got a couple survival stories this week. Not so much as in life and death survival, but situational. One's from a young teen who had a prolonged stay beyond a planned trip. The other is from an adult who adapted to take care of his family. You’re gonna like this one for sure. It’s time for MeatEater’s This Country Life podcast.
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 502 - Ep. 487: Render - Civil War Send Off: Snakes and Surrender
It's the end of Civil War Summer, and things close out in classic Bear Grease fashion as host Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker talk history with live venomous snakes in the same room. Returning guest and "Advanced Snake Enthusiast" Brad Birchfield joins in as the crew breaks down the real story behind Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House which, it turns out, wasn't actually a courthouse. Along the way, stories of a rattlesnake that survived 26 months without eating, some wild tales from the Amazon rainforest, and much more.
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 501 - Ep. 912: Clay’s Ozark Bear Camp | 12 in '26
Clay gives behind the scenes details and answers com viewer questions about his annual bear camp that is featured in the Meateater “12 in ‘26” film series. It’s a film about tradition, camaraderie, tough situations, and the love of the hunt. Hear the details and what happened that you didn’t see in the film.
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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 - 500 - Ep. 486: Backwoods University - A New Hunting Season
It's not every day that we see brand new hunting season get put into existence. This coming October the state of Louisiana will be having it's first ever hunting season for black bellied whistling ducks. It's an exciting time for hunters, but there's a much bigger story at play here. The black bellied whistling duck is historically a tropical species that occupied mostly central and south America. What are the implications of it expanding it's range into much of the southern and eastern U.S? Also, can a hunting season potentially be the much needed management tool that the state of Louisiana has been looking for?
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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 499 - Ep. 485: This Country Life - Bank Poles, Flatheads, and Bradley Smith
Brent's heading to Louisiana to fish the Ouachita River with Bradley Smith, a lifelong outdoorsman who's keeping the old ways alive. From hoop nets to bank poles baited for flathead catfish, the trip becomes more than a night on the river. Included is a lesson on tradition and the details that separate a likely spot from the right one. We're talking family, friendship, and the importance of passing down tradition before they disappear.
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 498 - Ep. 484: Civil War - Part 6: Unconditional Surrender
In this final chapter of our Civil War series, we once again hear from historians J.D. Huitt, Dr. Brooks Blevins, and Dr. Louis Gallo to trace the final eighteen months of the conflict—from Gettysburg and Vicksburg to Grant's relentless Overland Campaign and Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.
Along the way, host Clay Newcomb examines how Ulysses S. Grant transformed modern warfare through his philosophy of total war, why Abraham Lincoln came to trust him above every other Union general, and how Grant's quiet humility shaped one of the most remarkable victories in American history. We also explore the humanity displayed at Appomattox, the myths surrounding the surrender, and why historians still debate the reasons the Confederacy ultimately failed.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 497 - Ep. 483: This Country Life - First the Bear, Then the Bite
Brent’s still in the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan, where a filled bear tag opens up the door for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Look out! This country boy has a fly rod and he’s not afraid to use it. Bring your safety glasses, we’re going fishing on MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 496 - Ep. 482: Render - Lost Dogs, Lost Cause, and U.S. Grant
Clay Newcomb and Render Crew members Dr. Misty Newcomb, Brent Reaves, Bear Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker dig into latest episode of the Civil War Summer on Ulysses S. Grant. They unpack the surprising life of a man who went from repeated failure to becoming the Union's most important general, discussing Grant's struggles with alcohol, remarkable horsemanship, complicated family ties to slavery, and the leadership qualities that ultimately changed the course of American history.
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 495 - Ep. 481: Backwoods University - Farming Crawfish
Humans eating crawfish is nothing new. In fact, in North America alone it's been going on for several thousands of years. However, the craft of deliberately farming crawfish is relatively new in the grand scheme of things. Jason Roberts, a Mississippi native, walks us through the story and process of starting up his crawfish farm. What all went into it, how he figured it out, what type of crawfish species he targets, and the unexpected harmony found between crawfish farming and waterfowl land management.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 - 494 - Ep. 480: This Country Life - Cinnamon Bears and Chocolate Gravy
The week long wait is over! Brent is finally getting to the meat he left on the bone from last week's episode on his Saskatchewan black bear hunt. It was a grand adventure for him and he took away lessons from that he didn't see coming. It's time for the second part of Brent's trip north of the border, but whether it will be the final installment is yet to be determined, you're just gonna have to give it a listen.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 492 - Ep. 479: Civil War - Part 5: The Most Underrated Man in the Civil War?
Continuing on with Bear Grease's Civil War Summer series, Clay Newcomb travels to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library in Starkville, Mississippi, to uncover the story of the Union general who may be the most misunderstood figure of the war. Alongside Grant historian Dr. Louis Gallo, Clay traces Grant's unlikely journey from a quiet Ohio farm boy and gifted horseman to a failed farmer, struggling businessman, and former army officer battling personal struggles.
The conversation explores Grant's complicated relationship with slavery, his marriage into a slaveholding Missouri family, his years of financial hardship, and the character traits that would eventually make him Lincoln's indispensable commander. Along the way, Clay discusses the Lost Cause ideology, the myths that shaped Grant's reputation, and the remarkable transformation of a man who went from selling firewood on the streets to leading the Union Army and becoming President of the United States.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 491 - Ep. 478: This Country Life - Air Canada and the Lost Baggage Blues
Flying is always stressful for Brent. He says he likes being in different and remote places, he just doesn't always enjoy the process of getting there. A fear of flying isn't the issue; trusting his possessions to strangers is. You're allowed to carry backpack with a shaving kit and extra change of clothes on the plane with you, but you can't carry a bow and arrow and store it in an overhead bin. If he could, though, he wouldn't have anything to talk about this week. Get your boarding pass and settle in at the gate. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 490 - Ep. 477: Render - The Mailbox, The Bulldozer, and The Emancipation Proclamation
As Civil War Summer continues, host Clay Newcomb along with Dr. Misty Newcomb and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker are joined by guests former history teacher Ben Lagrone and host of The End of History podcast J.B. Shreve as they swap stories about Osage orange trees, neighborhood mailbox projects, , bulldozers, and the simple satisfaction of moving dirt. The group then turns their attention to the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln's leadership, family Civil War connections, and the lasting impact of America's defining conflict.
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 489 - Ep. 476: Backwoods University - Catching Crawfish
Without a doubt, crawfish, or crayfish, are the most well-known, and tastiest crustacean in all of North America- but how much do we really know about them? Where did they come from? How many of them are there? What role do they play in the ecosystem? We’ll all learn by the end of this that these tiny shellfish have more to offer than a what comes out of a boiling pot.
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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 488 - Ep. 475: This Country Life - Cub Scouts and Chicken Farmers
This week Brent's sharing two stories where the only thing they have in common is that he's telling them in English. Well, his version of English anyway. The first is from a father son scouting trip with his son, Hunter, when Hunter was six. The follow up tale is from one his father shared with him about a man who was difficult to work with back in the 1980s. While he may have had a reason to be difficult, he didn't have an excuse for it. How that worked out is a good lesson for us all. Pull up a chair, it's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 - 487 - Ep. 474: Civil War - Part 4: What You Were Never Told About The Emancipation Proclamation
In Part 4 of Bear Grease's Civil War Summer series, Clay Newcomb continues the conversation with JD Huitt and sits down with historian Dr. Brooks Blevins to examine one of the most consequential decisions of the war: Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Following the bloodshed at Antietam—the single deadliest day in American history—the Union president made a bold political, military, and moral gamble that transformed the conflict forever.
Together, they unpack why the proclamation was far more than a declaration of freedom and explore how Lincoln used emancipation as a diplomatic weapon to keep Britain and France out of the war, weaken the Confederate labor force, recruit Black soldiers, and redefine the Union cause. Along the way, they examine the staggering casualties of Civil War combat, the strategic failures of Union generals, and the growing realization that the war would not end in compromise but in total transformation.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 486 - Ep. 473: Backwoods University - Bonus Episode: Anti-Poaching Stories
In this bonus drop of Backwoods University, we have the opportunity to hear from a man named Joshua Lawes, who spent several years in the wild lands of Africa, working in antipoaching teams. As you can imagine, he has some pretty wild and fascinating tales, along with some insight on how conservation works in Africa and how it dippers for North America.
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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 - 485 - Ep. 472: This Country Life - Lessons From "Where the Red Fern Grows"
Whether you call them lessons or just simple observations, Brent thinks there’s no better example of good ones than those presented in “Where the bred Fern Grows”. Come along as he points out a few of the ones that have been the most meaningful to him. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 484 - Ep. 471: Trout Grease - A Hostile Takeover
Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker stage a Bear Grease hostile takeover and head to the river to do some fly fishing without Clay Newcomb. The two talk fly fishing, Bear’s river rafting abandonment, building Bear Grease YouTube Channel content, mule training, and the value of getting outside and simply “moseying” around.
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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 - 483 - Ep. 470: Render - Civil War Memory, Dr. Brooks Blevins, and Why We Remember
Host Clay Newcomb along with Render crew members Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker unpack Part 3 of the Civil War series with special guest Dr. Brooks Blevins. The conversation explores why people fought in the Civil War, how different generations have remembered the conflict, and what it means to discover your own family's connection to history.
Along the way, the crew discusses Native American involvement in the war, the evolution of Civil War memory, family legacy, and the challenge of understanding the past without oversimplifying it.
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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 482 - Ep. 469: Backwoods University - Ginsburg and Scalia: The Ties That Bind Us
In our final chapter of our series with Antonin Scalia, we will be taking a close look at why this man was so loved and respected by everyone that knew- including people that completely disagreed with him. On top of that, we'll learn how hunting, wild game, and the outdoors played a critical role in it.
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Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 481 - Ep. 468: This Country Life - Landmarks Remembered
Settle in for a guided trip to iconic landmarks from Brent’s life. Bridges, trees, and even old homesteads serve as places of importance. Recognition of them sometimes comes after they’re gone but their importance remains the same. As a bonus, Brent’s sharing a couple recordings of his father that are his and fan favorites.
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 480 - Ep. 467: Civil War - Part 3: The Scalped Soldiers and Why They Fought
Host Clay Newcomb continues his personal exploration of the Civil War with historian J.D. Huitt of The History Underground YouTube channel. J.D. surprises Clay with historical documentation of his own third-great-grandfather, Thomas Newcomb, a Confederate soldier from southwest Arkansas. As they continue through the history of the war, Clay attempts to answer one of the most challenging questions in American history: Why did ordinary people choose to fight?
The search for answers leads Clay and J.D. to the Fayetteville National Cemetery and the graves of Union soldiers who were scalped after the Battle of Pea Ridge. From there, they dive into the overlooked story of Native Americans in the Civil War, exploring why thousands of Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole soldiers sided with the Confederacy and the remarkable story of Stand Watie, the last Confederate general to surrender.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 479 - Ep. 466: This Country Life - Bait It's What's For Dinner
Join us for an eclectic group of facts and memories about fishing bait from Brent's storied upbringing. You'll hear how bait that was purposed for a fish's mouth ended up in his. He's also sharing an impromptu lesson he used to calm his oldest daughter's fear of insects. You may want to try it yourself, but we doubt it. All that and more on this week's episode of "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 478 - Ep. 465: Render - Mules, Bears, and the Civil War
Host Clay Newcomb and Render regulars Bear Newcomb, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker are joined by Michael Rosamond of Sun Spot Lights and retired Missouri game warden and Renaissance man Kyle Carrol as they continue their Civil War discussion by examining the lives of Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
The conversation also highlights just how recent Civil War history really is, featuring a firsthand family connection of Michael Rosamond to a woman whose mother was born into slavery.
But that's not all! Hear about Clay's runaway mules, exciting details of Bear's recent Alaskan bear hunt, and foreshadowing of Clay's upcoming book American Bear.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 477 - Ep. 464: Backwoods University - Justice Scalia
Antonin Scalia, whether you agreed or disagreed with him, was inarguably one of the most influential Americans in modern history due to his position as supreme court Justice for almost 30 years. However, in this part 1 of this series we will get the rare opportunity to see this man in way you may have never seen him before. Come along as we journey down to the place where Scalia first found his love for the outdoors and hunting, and see how that same love became used a connective tissue for even the most distant of ideologies.
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Mon, 08 Jun 2026 - 476 - Ep. 463: This Country Life - Allis Chalmers and the Callapalooza
Summer is just heating up and Brent's talking about duck hunting. Actually he attended an event in the Rice and Duck Capitol of the World in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He's gonna share how that event, "The Callapalooza", was started and detail his involvement. He's also sharing a listener story about an old tractor that'll warm your heart. All that and more on this week's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - 475 - Ep. 462: Civil War - Part 2: Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee
In Part 2 of Bear Grease's Civil War series, host Clay Newcomb examines the rise of Abraham Lincoln, the secession of the Southern states, and the complicated legacy of Robert E. Lee. Alongside historian J.D. Hewitt of The History Underground, Clay explores the ideas, personalities, and decisions that pushed the nation toward its bloodiest conflict, and discovers that history's heroes and villains are often far more complicated than we remember.
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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 - 474 - Ep. 461: This Country Life - Brooklyn, Bradford, and Butterflies
With one last trip, Brent's 2026 Turkey Season is over. In this episode, he relates how a statement he made two years ago in New York City has come back around and will more than likely prove him wrong. Then it's an Arkansas wrap up with some sneaky gobblers before ending the season in Pennsylvania for Brent's first hunt in the Keystone State with his friends at Case Knives. We know you'll enjoy this one.
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Fri, 29 May 2026 - 473 - Ep. 460: Render - Cold Cases and Civil War
Jordan Sillars joins host Clay Newcomb alongside Render crew members Dr. Misty Newcomb, Kristie Spielmaker, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his hit Blood Trails true crime podcast. Jordan shares stories from the field, lessons learned during production, and advice on the basics of how to avoid foul play in the wilderness.
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Wed, 27 May 2026 - 472 - Ep. 459: Backwoods University - Troops and Wildlife
Seeing as this episode releases on Memorial Day, Lake thought it would only be fitting to use it as opportunity to honor our the men and women who served the United States armed forces. This week, we will hear four different stories where wildlife conservation and the U.S military just so happened to overlap in some pretty incredible ways.
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Mon, 25 May 2026 - 471 - Ep. 458: This Country Life - The Screen Door
It’s hard to imagine an old house without a screen door. And even though they may mostly be a thing of the past, they still hold a significant place in Brent’s memories. A listener’s experience is outlined through his knocking on doors asking for hunting permission. Then Brent shares some observations that detail how the thought of a screen door or even a similar sound of one closing can bring on a flood of memories.
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Fri, 22 May 2026 - 470 - Ep. 331: Backwoods University - Bison East of The Mississippi
Most commonly when folks hear the word “bison” they think of the American West. It is rarely, if ever, recognized that there was once a population of bison in the East. In this episode of Understand The Wild we will take a deep dive into the history of bison East of the Mississippi River. We will learn about them as species, we will gain an understanding of their deep impacts on the country’s landscape, and ultimately, we will find out what led to their demise.
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Mon, 09 Jun 2025 - 468 - Ep. 457: Civil War - Part 1: The Seeds of War
Host Clay Newcomb begins a new series on the American Civil War with historian and educator, JD Hewitt, of The History Underground. Clay invites you to go on a journey to ask the question that still divides Americans more than 160 years later: What was the Civil War really about? From slavery and states’ rights to Southern identity, economic power, abolitionists, and the lasting cultural memory of the Confederacy, Clay and JD attempt to navigate one of the most complicated and emotionally charged subjects in American history with honesty and nuance. The conversation traces the roots of the conflict from the founding of America through the rise of King Cotton, the contradictions of Thomas Jefferson, the expansion of slavery westward, and the radical actions of John Brown that helped push the nation toward war.
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Wed, 20 May 2026 - 467 - Ep. 455: This Country Life - A Father’s Gift
Brent’s taking a break from turkey tales this week to highlight a listener’s story. There’s a good lesson within the narrative that spoke to Brent and he’s hoping for you to feel the same. A simple story with a simple lesson that can impact generations.
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Fri, 15 May 2026 - 466 - Ep. 455: Render - Jason is Here: The Guy Who Got Shot
Host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, Brent Reaves, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, along with special guest Jason Dean, whose story was featured in episode 451, Shot in the Back - The Jason Dean Story. Together, the crew reflects on the 1990 hunting accident that nearly took Jason’s life and explores how surviving and a life-threatening event such as this can profoundly shape a person’s outlook and perspective for every day that follows. More than just a story of survival, this conversation reveals the character of a man who, despite overwhelming hardship and impossible odds, has remained grounded in faith, gratitude, and positivity.
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Wed, 13 May 2026 - 465 - Ep. 454: Backwoods University - Southern Dinosaurs
In deep time we know the earth was covered with dinosaurs and ice age megafauna. However, the story gets all the more real and tangible when you narrow it down and dive into a specific region or state. This week we’ll learn about the mammoths, giant aquatic lizards, duck billed dinosaurs, stag moose, caribou, and many other species that used to inhabit Mississippi and other parts of the southeastern U.S.
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Mon, 11 May 2026 - 464 - Ep. 453: Render - Live from iHeartCountry Festival
Join Clay Newcomb live from the iHeartCountry Festival in Austin, Texas, for this special episode of Render, brought to you by Bobcat. Clay interviews country music superstars, Russell Dickerson and Dylan Scott, in the Bobcat Garage. Clay asks the artists how determination, grit, and hard work have helped them succeed.
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Sat, 09 May 2026 - 463 - Ep. 452: This Country Life - The Missouri Turkey Turnaround
A trip that Brent looks forward to every year for the fellowship and hunting gets cut short by success. Getting what you're going after can leave a bitter taste when it ends before you've had a chance to relax. Brent takes a filled tag at most opportunities and he filled this one with persistence, patience and while honoring a memory, just as he was taught. Get comfortable and get hid, gobblers are on the way.
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Fri, 08 May 2026 - 462 - Ep. 451: Shot in the Back - The Jason Dean Story
On December 26, 1990, 17 year old Jason Dean was accidentally shot in the back during a North Georgia deer hunt causing an injury he shouldn't have survived. What followed was a chaotic, desperate effort to save his life deep in the woods, with no cell phones, limited resources, and miles standing between him and the only possible chance of survival.
As the story unfolds, it reveals far more than a hunting accident—highlighting the power of family, the weight of responsibility, and the role of faith and forgiveness in the face of the unthinkable. It’s a gripping account of how quickly life can change, and what it takes to fight your way back from the edge.
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Wed, 06 May 2026 - 461 - Ep. 450: Backwoods University - Bonus Episode: Pogie Boat Update
Last fall we published an episode called “Pogie Boats” where we dove into a long-standing conflict between the commercial menhaden fishing industry and the recreational fishermen, charter fishermen, and conservation community. We also promised that we would keep you updated with this issue as it progresses. Just a few days ago, three key menhaden reform bills passed the senate natural resources committee, which is a big deal, and a step towards conservation on this highly-contested issue.
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Mon, 04 May 2026 - 460 - Ep. 449: This Country Life - Will’s Turkey for Today and My Turkey for Tomorrow
Turkey season is still in vogue as Brent relates a story from one of his family members in Arkansas. Then he’ll wind up his recent trip to Alabama with a tale of some good folks doing some good things in conservation. Gather up and let’s give it a listen.
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Fri, 01 May 2026 - 459 - Ep. 448: Render - The Mena Connection
As host Clay Newcomb rolls in from the Turkey woods with a fresh gobbler kill, special guests and Mena, Arkansas residents Gary and Judy “Juju” Newcomb join with Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker to discuss the Mena circus disaster of 1951 as well as the tragic story of the vigilante murder of Peter Berryman events detailed in the last episode of The Bear Grease Podcast.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 458 - Special Drop: Clay and Bear’s Alaskan Coast Black Bear Hunt | 12 in '26
Clay Newcomb gives behind the scenes details and answers viewer questions about the Alaska boat-based black bear hunt feature in the new film for the MeatEater “12 in ‘26” film series. Both Clay and Bear Newcomb hunt black bears along the Alaskan coast–Bear with a modern rifle and Clay with a primitive self bow.
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 - 457 - Ep. 447: Backwoods University - Turkey Stamps
Wild Turkeys have been a shining example of conservation efforts since their recovery from the brink of extinction in the late 1900s. In this episode, we not only talk to a gentlemen who has had the unique perspective to see the the recovery of the wild turkey and participate in some of the early conservation work, but we then spring forward to present day to talk about some the most current efforts being initiated to ensure turkeys and turkey hunting for the foreseeable future!
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 - 456 - Ep. 446: This Country Life - Reckless Abandon and Divine Intervention
It’s time for Brent’s annual Alabama turkey hunt with Reed Barganier. Just like most of Brent’s projects there's no shortage of calamity and adventure. This one is no different. Shots have been fired so get comfortable and let’s see how he fared.
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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 455 - Ep. 445: “Killed by Circus Lion” - Graves From a Small Town
In small towns all over America, there are remarkable and tragic stories that if not told could easily slip into oblivion. These stories must be recounted so history doesn’t get lost and the mistakes of the past are never repeated.
In Mena, Arkansas, the hometown of host Clay Newcomb there are two notable graves nearly in sight of one another. One holds a story so unbelievable and tragic that it hardly sounds true, and one story that holds some dark history.
In 1951, Maria de Campa, the 9 year old daughter of trapeze artists was killed by an unattended circus lion outside the big top as the show performance was underway. Then the following day, as the circus moved to the next town on their tour a vehicle accident resulted in the escape of some exotic and dangerous animals into the National Forest.
Rewind 50 years before, to the story of Peter Berryman, a mentally unstable African American man who was arrested for allegedly kicking a young girl. The night before he was to stand trial before the judge, a group of masked men detained the deputy on duty, entered the jail, took Berryman, and beat and lynched him. Despite town outrage, the perpetrators were never brought to justice.
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 454 - Ep. 444: This Country Life - Mentors, Giving, and Gobblers
It’s Brent’s favorite time of year and the turkey stories are rolling in. He’s gonna share a couple from some listeners that are great examples of mentorship. One from a father and one about a father figure. The last one is about the man who taught Brent how to hunt turkeys. His lessons however, went far beyond the woods.
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 453 - Ep. 443: Render - True Confessions in the Turkey Woods
The chips fly around the poker table as the crew wagers which topic will come up more: Lake Pickle and his turkey hunting woes, or Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker’s fly fishing trip to Patagonia. Confessions of past wrongdoing come up to try to clear the conscience to gain some favor in the turkey hunting woods. Host Clay Newcomb is joined by special guests Jordan Blissett, Lake Pickle, and Lacey Pickle.
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 - 452 - Ep. 442: Backwoods University - Florida Cattle and Conservation
The Florida water crisis, remains the focus of our discussion. However, we are going to hear about it from a different perspective. Pat Durden is a multi-generational Floridian, a cattlemen, and an outdoorsman. Pat is going to give his take on some the water issue Florida is up against, from the perspective of farmers and ranchers.
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 - 450 - Ep. 441: This Country Life - The One That Got Away And The One That Kind Of Didn't
As promised, Brent's back with the second half of his trip to Mississippi. A hunt that has as many ups and downs as a carousel at the county fair. He's also telling a turkey story from years back in Missouri where equines and bovines played a pivotal part.
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 449 - Ep. 440: Turkey Stories - Bears, Bows, and a Pot Belly Pig
When Cody Villines prepared to draw down on three dark approaching turkeys, he definitely gets more than he expected. Janis Putelis hangs in for a fourth quarter double, Clay and Lake get a big surprise about what comes into their call, and a miraculous retrieval—all exciting stories from Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, sure to get you fired up for Spring Turkey Season.
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 448 - Ep. 439: This Country Life - The Art of Turkey Hunting According to a Finger Painter
It's turkey week and Brent's got a tale hot of the presses from a recent trip to Mississippi. The ups and downs of chasing the King of Spring are well described oil this epic hunt with good friends down in the Magnolia State. This is so good it should be a movie, and it is! You’ll be able to see this hunt from First Lite very soon. Until then enjoy the narrative version right here on MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast.
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 - 447 - Ep. 438: Render - Turkey Girl on the Sorority Lawn
On this episode of Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Dr. Misty Newcomb and Josh Spielmaker, along with special guest and Turkey Stories newcomer Holly Newkirk, a sophomore at the University of Arkansas, in the Tecovas Hot Seat. Holly shares the full story behind her remarkable first solo turkey hunt, where she harvested her first gobbler and then turned heads by bringing it back to her sorority house lawn for photos, creating an unforgettable scene. The crew also dives into an unexpected but important thread from the Turkey Stories episode: hunting safety, and the lessons that surfaced along the way.
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 446 - Special Drop: Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt | 12 in '26
Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules and hounds in the mountains, testing his fortitude in some seriously steep and rugged terrain. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 445 - Ep. 437: Backwoods University - Florida Water Crisis
When you think of the state of Florida, a water crisis is likely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, There has been an ongoing fight for decades now centered around water, and more importantly how it is managed. In it's natural state, water would flow slowly south out of Lake Okeechobee, down through the everglades, and into the Atlantic ocean. Now, after some artifical damming and canal building- the water is released in large discharges to the St Lucie and Caloosahatchie Rivers, causing an aray of problems for those rivers, the residing wildlife, water quality, and neglects the everglades.
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 444 - Ep. 436: This Country Life - Knives, Shotguns, and Bears. Oh My!
Brent's first encounter with a bear happened many years ago on a hunt with his dad and a longtime family friend. It is a favorite memory involving an animal to which he would form stronger ties as he got older. The annual celebration of black bears has also introduced Brent to a large number of people he now counts as family. He's sharing that first experience with his father and a special project that spawned from the annual Black Bear Bonanza in Arkansas.
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 443 - Ep. 435: Turkey Stories - Getting Shot, Attacked by Bobcats, and Flintlocks
On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, it’s Turkey Stories time! We’ve gathered a lineup of hunters from Arkansas, Alabama, Virginia, and Mississippi, both young and old, connected by a love of spring turkey hunting. You’ll hear about a University of Arkansas student on her first solo hunt, a hunter who survived being shot in the back, bobcats crashing the scene at the worst possible time, a woman in pursuit of a Turkey World Slam with a flintlock shotgun and more. Plus, insight from turkey biologist Mike Chamberlain and voices shaped by a lifetime in the woods. If you love turkey hunting or just plain old good stories, don’t miss this one.
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - 442 - Ep. 434: This Country Life - Jessi, Lily Beth, and the FFA
Brent's got his young hound Jessi out in the woods and her learning curve is falling flat. Patience is paramount during these times but Brent's is running thin until he realized sometimes, it's just the way it is. He's got two examples of that for you and a coon hunt with some folks that he donated as a fundraiser, which may have given him more than he gave away.
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 441 - Ep. 433: Render - Evan Felker & Dale Brisby-Horses, Mules, and Wild Hogs
On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast after a full day of hog hunting in Oklahoma, host Clay Newcomb sits down with Dale Brisby of Rodeo Time and Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker along with Donnie Daytona, Andrew Stubbs, and Bear Newcomb to swap stories about catching yearlings in the woods, bronc riding, training horses, and the realities of ranch life. Evan discusses what life is like on the road playing music and working on a new album for "The Troubadours."
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 440 - Ep. 432: Backwoods University - Wild Turkey DNA
The Wild Turkey is one of the most beloved, and also most studied game birds. In this episode, Dr. Mike Chamberlain, also known as the Wild Turkey doc, gives us a look into one of the greatest new discoveries in the world of turkey science. A discovery that might have huge implications for the future of turkeys and turkey hunting.
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 439 - Ep. 431: This Country Life - From Corner to Corner
It’s a celebration of stories featuring ladies from both sides of the nation. One culminating in a single turkey season with her father and the other one taking a little bit longer. Brent thinks you’ll like them both and we do too.
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 438 - Ep. 430: Freezing to Death
In this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb welcomes Rob Argue, a retired Canadian conservation office to share the harrowing events when he and his partner’s canoe capsizes in icy water in the Ontario backcountry. This life-threatening event tests his physical, mental, and emotional limits and capacity as hypothermia sets in as they put their trust in an emergency locator beacon. In this story you may even learn some life-saving tips if you find yourself in a similar situation.
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 437 - Ep. 429: This Country Life - Service
This week, Brent's talking about serving others and how the inspiration to do so can come at an early age. It can also come after a lifetime of taking when the realization to give back occurs. A listener story describes how a community served one another in the aftermath of severe weather. This is a good one and hopefully inspirational as well.
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 436 - Ep. 428: Render - Black Bear Mitts and Loggers
On this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb is joined by the OG Render crew—Brent Reaves, Dr. Misty Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker. Clay shows off his new bear fur mittens for his upcoming Arctic expedition, and Brent and Bear detail their coin hunting with self bow exploits, along with a deep discussion of the Bear Grease loggers episode featuring Teddy Villines.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 435 - Ep. 427: Backwoods University - Parachuting Beavers
Beavers are an animal that notoriously get a lot of press. However, more often than not, it's negative press. Their damming everything up, they're causing floods, they're a nuisance, and so on- that's what we normally hear when beavers show up in conversation. Well in today's episode of Backwoods university, we're going to look at beavers in a very different light by learning about two stories. One took places back in the 1940s, one is still playing out in present time, and both of them involve beavers being the hero of the story.
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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 - 434 - Ep. 426: This Country Life - Bear, Brent, and Coon-Kabobs
This week's episode discusses a two-hundred-year-old fable about coon hunting in Arkansas and a seemingly impossible task. The lessons are flying around like the monkeys in The Wizard of Oz. Get comfortable and check out what's happening on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 433 - Ep. 425: American Loggers - Part 2: Teddy Villines
In this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb sits down with Teddy Villines, father to Cody Villines and uncle to Caylon Villines featured in the last episode. He is a lifelong Ozark logger shaped by generations of hard work, handshake deals, and respect for the land. Teddy shares stories from a life spent in the woods, including close calls, brutal injuries, and a terrifying runaway log-truck wreck that forced him to confront who is truly in control.
More than a logging story, this episode is about character, faith, and legacy. What it means to provide for your family, keep your word, and face life’s dangers with humility.
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