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Bear Grease

MeatEater
Hunting
Turkey Hunting
Arkansas
Coon Hunting
Wildlife Conservation
Deer Hunting
Hunting Culture
Family
Mississippi
Rural America
Bear Hunting
Duck Hunting
Outdoor Adventures
Conservation
Wildlife Management
Case Knives
Friendship
Outdoor Life
Mules
Alabama

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 in... more

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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... more

Blood Trails is a true crime podcast born in the outdoors--and in this three-part summer mini-series, Paradise Prison, we're going to follow American hunters and gun owners who were trapped in Turks and Caicos in 2024. The story received internationa... more

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. Alo... more

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 carr... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Landbridge Spielmaker
Historian/guest on Civil War topics
Episode: Ep. 477: Render - The Mailbox, The Bulldozer, and The Emancipation Proclamation
Ben Lagrone
Historian with history background
Independent historian
Episode: Ep. 477: Render - The Mailbox, The Bulldozer, and The Emancipation Proclamation
Jeff Shreve
JB Shreve, podcaster and brother-in-law to Misty
Independent broadcaster
Episode: Ep. 477: Render - The Mailbox, The Bulldozer, and The Emancipation Proclamation
Calvin Razak
Ichthyologist, works for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Episode: Ep. 476: Backwoods University - Catching Crawfish
JD Huitt
Historian, History Underground YouTube channel
History Underground
Episode: Ep. 474: Civil War - Part 4: What You Were Never Told About The Emancipation Proclamation
Joshua Lawes
Former anti-poaching operator who worked in Africa for several years, including South Africa and Zambia
Anti-poaching company (South Africa), non-profit positions in Africa
Episode: Ep. 473: Backwoods University - Bonus Episode: Anti-Poaching Stories
Brooks Blevins
Historian, Ozarks expert
Missouri State University
Episode: Ep. 470: Render - Civil War Memory, Dr. Brooks Blevins, and Why We Remember
Kyle Carrol
Former game warden and artist from Missouri
Unspecified
Episode: Ep. 465: Render - Mules, Bears, and the Civil War
Michael Rosamond
Coon hunter and owner of Sun Spot Lights
Sun Spot Lights
Episode: Ep. 465: Render - Mules, Bears, and the Civil War

Hosts

Clay Newcomb
Host focusing on Bear Grease content; tied to hunting culture, storytelling, and rural life.
Lake Pickle
Host guiding Bear Grease interviews and exploration; contributes documentary-style storytelling.
Brent Reeves
Host of This Country Life segments; brings law-enforcement and country-life storytelling perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Amazing, always interesting and so educational

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book reader 97
    Canadaa month ago
  • Informative and a hoot!

    Clay, Brent and the entire Bear Grease Crew keep the education and laughs rolling like that ‘Ol Mississippi River! The vivid imagery painted by Clay and Brent immerse you in their stories like you were part of the memory. And that’s just how that happened!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheDoodabides76
    United Statesa month ago
  • Believer

    I always enjoy Bear Grease, clean , fun, friends & Family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Deacon Dan
    United States2 months ago
  • Jerry Clower

    I was born and raised not far from East Fork, Mississippi. I’ll never forget Hearing about the fertilizer salesman from Yazoo that made a funny record and soon we heard it on our local radio station WCJU. Very good Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moosemanchuck
    United States2 months ago
  • Shot in the Back Episode

    This was really a great episode. I live 20 miles east of where these guys are from and had never heard this story. God definitely had his hand on Jason.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nortonshog
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic, down-to-earth storytelling and regional flavor.
Content can be polarizing when discussing sensitive historical topics or policing/gun issues, but generally praised for honesty and warmth.
Guests and topics are varied but grounded in outdoors culture and rural life.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#42
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#54
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#52
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#136
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 476: Backwoods University - Catching Crawfish
Q: What makes the Jackson Prairie Crayfish unique among Mississippi species?
Calvin explains its prairie-adapted habitat, distinct burrowing behavior, and recent discoveries of its presence in Mississippi, indicating a wider diversity than previously assumed.
Ep. 465: Render - Mules, Bears, and the Civil War
Q: What stood out to you about the Lincoln vs. Lee comparison?
The hosts note the nuanced humanity of both figures, acknowledging Lincoln's progressive moments within his era and Lee's conflicts with his own social and geographic loyalties, which complicates the usual hero/villain framing.
Ep. 453: Render - Live from iHeartCountry Festival
Q: How do you manage being away from family while pursuing a demanding touring schedule?
They discuss learning from peers like Thomas Rhett, understanding that they are actually home more than they are away, and choosing to prioritize family moments and personal heart demands to balance the grind with home life.
Ep. 453: Render - Live from iHeartCountry Festival
Q: When did you realize you wanted to be an artist and not just a writer?
Both guests describe always wanting to perform and bring songs to life on stage, with Dylan Scott emphasizing the desire to tour and perform, while Russell Dickerson recalls early pride in performing and writing with a focus on being an artist.
Ep. 455: Render - Jason is Here: The Guy Who Got Shot
Q: How did Jason decide to seek help after being shot?
Jason's decision to seek help was guided by practical survival instincts—he moved to a stream for cover and called out for help, while his companions acted quickly to get him to medical attention, reflecting quick thinking under life-threatening pressure.

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A narrative-driven show centered on outdoor life, regional history, and the culture surrounding rural America. Episodes blend long-form storytelling with interviews across a wide spectrum: Civil War history, hunting and conservation, local lore, science, and personal memoirs. Guests range from historians and biologists to country artists and wildlife policymakers, all tied together by place-based storytelling, ethics, and the enduring human connection to land and tradition. Noteworthy are the documentary-style formats, cross-genre conversations, and a clear emphasis on mentorship, memory, and practical insights for outdoors enthusiasts and rural communities alike.

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1. The MeatEater Podcast
2. Blood Trails
3. MeatEater Conservation
4. The American West
5. Wired To Hunt Podcast

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Recent guests on Bear Grease include:

1. Josh Landbridge Spielmaker
2. Ben Lagrone
3. Jeff Shreve
4. Calvin Razak
5. JD Huitt
6. Joshua Lawes
7. Brooks Blevins
8. Kyle Carrol

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