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Bear Grease

MeatEater
Turkey Hunting
Hunting
Arkansas
Coon Hunting
Wildlife Conservation
Deer Hunting
Hunting Culture
Mississippi
Rural America
Family
Civil War
Conservation
Wildlife Management
Bear Hunting
Outdoor Life
Mules
Alabama
Duck Hunting
Friendship
Nostalgia

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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Recent Guests

Jacob Clark
Listener who submitted a story about his Ozark hunting experiences
Listener
Episode: Ep. 488: This Country Life - Coon Claw Jake and Philip Worm
Jason Olczak
Waterfowl Program Manager
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Episode: Ep. 486: Backwoods University - A New Hunting Season
Bradley Smith
Generational outdoorsman featured in the episode
Bradley Smith (God's Country Hunting and Fishing YouTube channel)
Episode: Ep. 485: This Country Life - Bank Poles, Flatheads, and Bradley Smith
Jason Roberts
Wildlife artist and crawfish farmer, Mississippi Crawfish Company
Mississippi Crawfish Company
Episode: Ep. 481: Backwoods University - Farming Crawfish
Dante Tabaku
Lead guide and part owner of Pilots Lodge; former quarterback at Acadia University
Pilots Lodge / Saskatchewan guides
Episode: Ep. 480: This Country Life - Cinnamon Bears and Chocolate Gravy
Spence Richards
Wildlife biologist, master's student, part of camp crew
Pilots Lodge / Nova Scotia native
Episode: Ep. 480: This Country Life - Cinnamon Bears and Chocolate Gravy
Nick Goss
Lineman turned fishing guide, part of camp crew
Pilots Lodge / Saskatchewan
Episode: Ep. 480: This Country Life - Cinnamon Bears and Chocolate Gravy
Louis Gallo
Grant expert who edited and annotated Grant's memoirs
Harvard University Press book author/editor
Episode: Ep. 479: Civil War - Part 5: The Most Underrated Man in the Civil War?
Josh Landbridge Spielmaker
Historian/guest on Civil War topics
Episode: Ep. 477: Render - The Mailbox, The Bulldozer, and The Emancipation Proclamation

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
  • Solid

    Great stories. Great storytelling. My kids love Brent Reaves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmt849
    United States35 hours ago
  • Entertaining

    Very cool podcast for outdoorsmen interested in the science, history, and stewardship of the land we live and feed from. Easy listening with topics that with make you put on your thinking caps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R1ckyticky
    United States18 days ago
  • Great show

    One of the best podcasts, I’ve ever listened to. I listen weekly and have gone back and listened to the whole catalog of episodes. Very good show. I recommend it to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rupert Longstreet
    United States25 days ago
  • This is a fantastic hunting and fishing podcast

    This is one of the ideal podcasts to listen to if or if not you are a hunter or just somebody wanting to listen to an education podcast. I loved learning about the bear population and bear hunting in Florida. This is a fantastic resource and helps me personally learn how to notice things that I would never notice like a coon dog or bear population charts which I would have never have paid attention to before listening to this podcast. Keep up the good work!!!! #letmistytalk

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huntingkid1207
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best story teller!

    You’re awesome Clay but please don’t let the man change you so PLEASE BRING BACK YOUR OLD INTRO! That’s who you are and we love you for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norge Peterson
    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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#41
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#67
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#3
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#44
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#164
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 912: Clay’s Ozark Bear Camp | 12 in '26
Q: What does a successful hunt look like to you, then?
It isn't always about harvesting an animal; it's about engaging with the history, culture, and bigger picture of hunting, and sometimes the most meaningful outcome is the story and education that comes from the experience.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Bear Grease include:

1. Jacob Clark
2. Jason Olczak
3. Bradley Smith
4. Jason Roberts
5. Dante Tabaku
6. Spence Richards
7. Nick Goss
8. Louis Gallo

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