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Bear Grease

MeatEater
Hunting
Arkansas
Turkey Hunting
Bear Hunting
Deer Hunting
Coon Hunting
Wildlife Conservation
Mississippi
Civil War
Family
Wildlife Management
Conservation
Case Knives
Duck Hunting
Nostalgia
Meateater
Deer
Texas
Blood Trails
Whitetail Deer

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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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 wil... more

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 ... more

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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 w... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Margie Saul
Arkansas Delta hunter who has hunted with a rifle and bow.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
Greg Sims
Northwest Arkansas hunter who specializes in archery hunting large whitetails.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
Ron Poole
Traditional bow hunter, construction worker, and self-bow maker.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
Jim Malone
Former fish farmer and bow hunter from eastern Arkansas.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
William McKinley
Mississippi deer biologist and state deer coordinator.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
Lane Weaver
Veteran whitetail deer hunter from the Ozarks.
Episode: Ep. 515: Deer Stories - Falling from a Tree and 200-Inch Buck
Jacob Meyers
Host of The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast
The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast
Episode: Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen
Andrew Maxwell
Host of The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast
The Southern Outdoorsman Podcast
Episode: Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen
Bryan Burrough
Author and host of MeatEater's Gunfighters podcast
MeatEater
Episode: Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen

Hosts

Lake Pickle
Co-host and storyteller; runs Backwoods University content, contributing rural culture perspective.
Brent Reeves
Host with a focus on This Country Life and bear hunting lore; anchors storytelling with law-enforcement and rural culture experience.
Clay Newcomb
Host of Bear Grease; lead narrator guiding conversation and storytelling in outdoor life and history.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13.1k ratings
  • Better late than never…

    Very late to the game with this podcast, but thank God I found it! A little bit of everything for the outdoorsman with depth. Recommend this to anyone looking to go deeper than surface level concerning everything outdoors and the heritage that encompasses it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SNEAKERKING510
    United States21 days ago
  • Not one for reviews

    I rarely ever leave reviews on any format but I felt inclined to do so here. I’ve been a fan of clays since his first appearances on the meat eater channels and thoroughly enjoy bear grease. As one of the few northern civil war enthusiasts who has traced family ties to the union army via Maine and New York regimens, I was really invested in that series. Brent’s this country life makes me feel like I’m sitting around with an old friend. If there’s one guy out there id love to share a camp or just... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buckhunter845
    United States2 months ago
  • Solid

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cmt849
    United States2 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago

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Listeners praise vivid storytelling and deep outdoor culture coverage.
Guests are often knowledgeable and bring specialized expertise.
The show's mix of history, science, and hands-on outdoors is highly engaging.

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#2
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#77
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#3
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#69
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Apple Podcasts
#204
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#25
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen
Q: Was the Old West really as violent as it looks like in Clint Eastwood movies?
Burrough says historical homicide-rate analysis shows that some frontier towns were extremely violent, while cautioning that comparisons across eras require care because populations differed.
Ep. 513: Render - Gunfighters and Southern Outdoorsmen
Q: Why it's fair or not fair to judge someone from another time?
Burrough distinguishes murder from armed fights in which both people had a chance to shoot, noting that frontier courts often treated such encounters as fair fights and rarely convicted participants.
Ep. 512: Backwoods University - Alabama’s Wildlife Conservation History
Q: Who were the two central figures in Alabama's early wildlife conservation history?
The interview centers on John Wallace, the first conservation commissioner, and IT. Quinn, who built on Wallace's foundation and helped advance education-driven conservation at a national level.
Ep. 505: Asa Carter - The Education of Little Tree (Part 2, Revisited)
Q: Did Carter truly change, or did he maintain racist beliefs throughout his life?
The episode presents competing views: some interviewees argue he remained racist, while others point to a complex persona where aspects of reform or nostalgia for the South mingled with his public career; the evidence remains inconclusive about a complete transformation.
Ep. 505: Asa Carter - The Education of Little Tree (Part 2, Revisited)
Q: How did Asa Carter's background in white supremacy influence the narrative of Little Tree, if at all?
The discussion suggests that Carter used anti-government and anti-establishment themes to connect with audiences, but it remains debated whether the book was intended as a genuine empathy piece or a strategic vehicle for propaganda that could resonate with readers despite the author's past.

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A story-driven show centered on rural life, outdoor culture, hunting, history, and conservation. Episodes blend first-person adventure with expert context—from wildlife management and weather science to Civil War history and long-standing traditions—always tied to place, family, and a deep kinship with the land. It stands out for immersive storytelling, rugged authenticity, and frequent collaborations with guests who live the outdoors and its history, making it a compelling mix for listeners who enjoy practical knowledge, memory-filled narratives, and cultural folklore in a nature-forward lens.

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1. The MeatEater Podcast
2. Blood Trails
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Recent guests on Bear Grease include:

1. Margie Saul
2. Greg Sims
3. Ron Poole
4. Jim Malone
5. William McKinley
6. Lane Weaver
7. Jacob Meyers
8. Andrew Maxwell

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