Episodes 470
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (7,309)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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S6 Ep. 465: Render - Mules, Bears, and the Civil War

Jun 10, 2026 1h 15m Transcript

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…

Ep. 464: Backwoods University - Justice Scalia

Jun 08, 2026 25m Transcript

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.…

S6 Ep. 463: This Country Life - Allis Chalmers and the Callapalooza

Jun 05, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 462: Civil War - Part 2: Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee

Jun 03, 2026 57m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 461: This Country Life - Brooklyn, Bradford, and Butterflies

May 29, 2026 22m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 460: Render - Cold Cases and Civil War

May 27, 2026 1h 14m Transcript

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…

Ep. 459: Backwoods University - Troops and Wildlife

May 25, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 458: This Country Life - The Screen Door

May 22, 2026 22m Transcript

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…

Introducing: Future Wild

May 20, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

Future Wild is a one-on-one interview podcast pairing host, author, and outdoorsman Mark Kenyon and world-class subject matter experts to explore topics relevant to the future of wildlife and wild…

S6 Ep. 457: Civil War - Part 1: The Seeds of War

May 20, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 455: This Country Life - A Father’s Gift

May 15, 2026 22m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 455: Render - Jason is Here: The Guy Who Got Shot

May 13, 2026 1h 28m Transcript

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…

Ep. 454: Backwoods University - Southern Dinosaurs

May 11, 2026 40m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 453: Render - Live from iHeartCountry Festival

May 09, 2026 28m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 452: This Country Life - The Missouri Turkey Turnaround

May 08, 2026 26m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 451: Shot in the Back - The Jason Dean Story

May 06, 2026 53m Transcript

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…

Ep. 450: Backwoods University - Bonus Episode: Pogie Boat Update

May 04, 2026 24m Transcript

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,…

S6 Ep. 449: This Country Life - Will’s Turkey for Today and My Turkey for Tomorrow

May 01, 2026 25m Transcript

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…

S6 Ep. 448: Render - The Mena Connection

Apr 29, 2026 1h 21m Transcript

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…

Special Drop: Clay and Bear’s Alaskan Coast Black Bear Hunt | 12 in '26

Apr 28, 2026 1h 13m Transcript

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…

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