Bear Grease
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6.7K ratingsThe 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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Ep. 156: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Element Guys
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBThis week on the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith of The Element Wild. Topics discussed include all things whitetail deer and specifically: the joy Clay gets from watching K.C. eat chips and salsa, the importance of tracking your receipts, capitalizing on first-time sits and the value of moving your set for hunting whitetails, practical jokes and undercover agents, the finer points of scent control and the benefits of getting high in the tree, hunting ...
Ep. 155: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - 32 Years and 7 Months
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAfter 32 years Brent's hanging up his badge and retiring. In this episode, he talks about some events that happened that have had a lasting effect on his life. Probably not gonna be a lot of these police story episodes so if you want to hear them, here's your chance. Regulators, mount up! We're fighting crime this week on MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch https://gootf.co...
Ep. 154: Deer Stories - Gruntin’, Missin’, Buckin’ & Tradbow Bucks (Part 2)
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week on Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb again hears from several whitetail deer hunters as hardcore as they are diverse in their methods. Gary "Believer" Newcomb tells about the one who got away when he left his decoy at home. Andy Brown tells about calling in deer, sealing the deal, and missing by a mile. John Harrison tells the story of a buck with questionable ownership and how the answer came out in the frying pan. Tony Peterson tells the story of a hunt where the adrenaline got the best ...
Ep. 153: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Dog Stories
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBWe all like to hear a good dog story and Brent has some good ones for you this week regarding our favorite four legged hunting buddies. We’re chasing coyotes, ducks, and even talking about a turkey dog too. Throw a stick of stove-wood on the fire, sit back, and tune your ears to MeatEater’s This Country Life podcast. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch https://gootf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Ep. 152: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Deer, Dogs, & Old Friends
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week on the Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Brent Reaves of “This Country Life”, Andy Stanphill, Aaron Stanphill, and Luke Alston. Topics discussed include: How Clay knows the Stanphill Brothers through Scott Brown, and how they met Luke. High country archery fall from grace - probably because they bought an airplane. Pulling back a 70 pound bow in the 90’s. Running dogs & Charley and Louie Dale Edwards. The dividing line of July Men and Walker Men. How runni...
Ep. 151: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Deer Camp
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBDeer Camp holds a lot of special memories for many and Brent is no exception. This week he’s talking about the traditions and legacy around his deer camp and how easy it is for you to start your own and do the same. He’s starting off with a story of deer hunting, bologna and underwear. That’s an unusual combination, but we’re sure it’ll all make sense when he explains it. Reasonably sure anyway. It’s Deer Camp time on This Country Life! Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagr...
Ep. 150: Deer Stories - The Unexpected (Part 1)
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week on Bear Grease, Clay hears from several diehard whitetail deer hunters. This is one of the most unique collections of deer stories you’ll hear anywhere and just in time for Whitetail Week at MeatEater. Dale Craig - grunting in a mountain buck and sealing the deal with a rolling jumping apple. Travis Ross - his first mountain hunt and an encounter with Charley and Louie Dale Edwards deer dogs. Andy Brown tells a wild story about his dad, how scarce deer were at the time, what a deer...
Ep. 149: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - World Champion Squirrel Cook Off
September 29, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIf there was ever an event that Brent Reaves was born to be associated with it would have to be the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off in his home state of Arkansas. It was an eye opening experience for him and eating squirrels was only a small part of the festivities. Lots of fun in this one including a story that takes a brotherly hunting competition to a whole new level of extreme. Take your hat off and scoot up to the table, the squirrels are ready and it's time to eat on Meateater's This ...
Ep. 148: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - World Champion Squirrel Cook Off
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBYour host Clay Newcomb is joined live from the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff by Brent “Render Boy” Reaves, Kyle Veit of the Ozark Podcast, Malcolm Reed from How to BBQ Right, the world’s greatest Small Game Hunter, Kevin Murphy, and Joe Wilson, founder of the Squirrel Cookoff. The crew talks about: Kevin’s unique outfit and how he met Steven Rinella, the world champion squirrel cookoff and the unique dishes cooked (empanadas, ramen, tamales & minced meat pie), the finer points of how to ha...
Ep. 147: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Snakes!
September 22, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBBetter watch where you step. Brent's talking about snakes this week and telling stories, which is a good reason to watch where you step anyway. Hear about the proper way to carry a live rattlesnake in your mother's car and how he got caught by "The Granddaddy of all Copperheads". From charming snakes to advice on what to do when your hunting buddy gets tagged, it's a creepy crawly Friday on Meateater's This Country Life Podcast. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Fac...
Ep. 146: Alaska Stories (Part 2)
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAustin Manelick, of Mission Alaska, shares about getting charged by a sow grizzly with cubs while guiding a sheep hunt in Alaska - and the greenhorn packer who saved their lives. Janis Putelis & Garret “Dirt Myth” Smith retell the iconic "meat tree" story - an encounter with a Kodiak brown bear while hunting Roosevelt moose on Afognak Island with Steve Rinella and Remi Warren. Caleb Martin, of the Alaska Outdoors podcast, tells about how he destroyed his knee on the hike out from a solo moun...
Ep. 145: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - My Journey as a Coon Hunter (Part 2)
September 15, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBrent's back with a second installment of his journey as a coon hunter. From disappearing coons to what’s really going on out there when a dog is chasing one, Brent’s experiences and observations have helped him see the light on several different levels. There’s some good stuff in this one and all his stories happened this century. That’s a story all by itself. Sit back and take a listen to this week’s installment of MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Connect with Brent and MeatEater...
Ep. 144: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Near Death & the Super Moon
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render your host, Clay Newcomb, is joined by Kristy & Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Dr. Misty Newcomb, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, and Kolby Morehead, owner of Bear Hunting Magazine. The crew discusses the moon and its supposed power over human and animal behavior. Clay highlights the whitetail-focused First Lite's Specter Camo & how it’s benefiting conservation, the new Akern Grunt-n-Bleat from Phelps which sold out in hours, as well as the recent over...
Ep. 143: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - My Journey as a Coon Hunter (Part 1)
September 08, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week Brent's jumping in with both feet talking about his journey as a coon hunter. His family's legacy with the sport goes back to the childhood of his father and continues today. There are some pretty good tales in this one, and Brent promises, they're all true. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch https://gootf.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 142: Alaska Stories (Part 1)
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBOn this week's episode of Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb has curated a selection of stories about close calls and near death in Alaska. We've got five stories of raging rivers, charging grizzlies, boat wrecks, and nights on the mountain sleeping under a goat hide. You'll hear from hunting guide Billy Molls, Chad Ferguson, Carrie Kegler, and Meateater's own Randall Williams. We really doubt you're gonna want to miss this one. Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instag...
Ep. 141: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Kids and the Outdoors (Part 2)
September 01, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBBrents got stories about kids scattered all over the woods coon hunting without lights, and another one about taking his son to the doctor caused by a wasp sting that would make a grown man cry. There’s lots of good stuff in this one including a school program that kids of every grade can take advantage of and Brent will tell you what it is and how to get it. It’s Part 2 of “Kids and Outdoors” on Meateater’s This Country Life podcast. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagra...
Ep. 140: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Dad Class, Squirrel Championship and River Finale
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, your host, Clay Newcomb, is joined by Joe Wilson, Founder of the World Championship Squirrel Cookoff, Ben Lagrone of Balanced Families, and Jonathan Webster. The crew starts off talking about learning to be a good father and about the new Phelps Game Calls, the Akern Grunter. They then turn their attention to the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff before talking about the last Bear Grease episode, Mississippi River - Big Fish. Finally, Clay give...
Ep. 139: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Kids and the Outdoors (Part 1)
August 25, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIt’s all about kids and getting them out of the house this week. In Part 1 of “Kids and Outdoors”, Brent shares some simple recipes for what he calls, “Getting the youngins off the couch and out of the house”. It’s easy to do and fun for everyone. He’s also going to tell you a story about his son’s first deer from 20 years ago that defies any explanation. You’ll want to be sure and listen to the end where he quotes his 11-year-old daughter, Bailee, who gives the best reason of all for gettin...
Ep. 138: Mississippi River - Big Fish (Part 4)
August 23, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode of Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb will explore life in the Mississippi Delta as well as the health of the ecosystem. We’ll hear from commercial fisherman Bill Lancaster, Dr. Jack Killgore of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and author Hank Burdine. You’ll learn about commercial fishing on the Mississippi River - the equipment they use and the species they target. You’ll also learn about the health of not only the fishery but also the whole ecosystem and how timber compan...
Ep. 137: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Manly Footwear
August 18, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBHave a seat, slip off or untie those boots, and back out of those Crocs and flip-flops. We’re talking about manly footwear this week and which ones make the cut. Can leather boots be the only proper adornment for your feet or have others slipped into and out of the closet? Hear what Brent thinks and decide for yourself on today's episode of This Country Life. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/...
Ep. 136: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Greatest Flood
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by his wife Misty, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Brent Reaves, and for the first time, Brent's wife, Alexis. The crew discusses Josh’s recent adventures in trapping coons, the newest episode of This Country Life, and Misty’s disdain for cats. Afterward, they begin dissecting the most recent Bear Grease episode that centered around the three men who helped shape the modern Mississippi River - Charles El...
Ep. 135: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Swimming Holes
August 11, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWe’re beating the heat this week so bring your cutoffs! It’s time to hit the water in Brent’s version of Country-Pool-Palooza. Brent says swimming holes are where you find them and if you look hard enough you’ll find them just about anywhere. Stand by for turtles, cows, and swinging vines in this week’s episode of This Country Life. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Ep. 134: Mississippi River - The Greatest Flood (Part 3)
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOn this episode of Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb and John Barry, author of Rising Tide discuss two Civil War veterans who pioneered the doctrine of controlling this great river, Charles Ellett and Andrew Humphries. They’ll show us how their obsession and rivalry shaped the way we manage the river and how that led to one of the most costly natural disasters in American history. We learn about Mark Twain, America's most celebrated writer, who was obsessed with being a riverboat captain on the Miss...
Ep. 133: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Minding Your Manners, Part 2
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIt’s Part 2 of “Minding Your Manners”. Brent’s talking about specific instances when having manners and not having them can impact you and those around you. Lots of goodies including wearing a hat inside, shaking hands, running the gauntlet for the last biscuit in the bowl, and more! Join Brent as he tells you how the cow ate the cabbage in this final installment of his first two-part episode. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bea...
Ep. 132: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Hillbilly Tarpon and Delta Life
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBOn this episode of the Bear Grease, Clay and Misty Newcomb host a couples edition of the Render featuring Josh “Landbridge” and Kristy Spielmaker, as well as Terrell “Thalweg” Spencer and his wife, former Rice Queen of Cross County Arkansas, Carla Spencer. The crew talks about Tim the Squirrel Dog’s recent and uncharacteristic exploration of the trash and is then joined by Bear Newcomb, who tells of the time he used a fly rod to catch a gar, or “Hillbilly Tarpon” as Clay refers to it. The di...
Ep. 131: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Minding Your Manners, Part 1
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat could a teacher, a trip to the principal’s office, a promise to an 11-year-old girl, the classic children’s book, “Where the Red Fern Grows,” and a hair salon all have in common? It’s a story that took Brent 46 years to live and about 15 minutes to tell. Come along with him this week as he navigates through that tale and others on how being respectful can be an investment, and a saving grace. It’s Part 1 of “Minding Your Manners." Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagra...
Ep. 130: The Mississippi River - The Delta (Part 2)
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this episode of Bear Grease, the second in a series on the Mississippi River, host Clay Newcomb guides you through the story about the settlement of the Mississippi Delta, the people of the area, and the challenges that shaped their identity. We’ll be veering out of the river into its floodplain because, as William Faulkner said, “To understand the world you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” Once again we’ll be leaning on author Hank Burdine, New York Times Best Selling aut...
Ep. 129: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Hauling Hay
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWhat do hay hauling, Sunday clothes, and bobwhite quail all have in common? You might not believe it if anyone else told you, but you can believe it when Brent does. It’s summertime in Arkansas and if those cows are gonna eat when it’s cold, someone’s got to be sweating when it’s hot. Well, at least they used too. Join Brent as he navigates hauling hay, the calamity of cooling off before the job is done, and his experiences with how the whole process affects wildlife. There’s some history an...
Ep. 128: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Thalweg, Flintface, Landbridge, and a River Quiz
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBOn this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by the usual suspects, Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, as well as by veteran Terrell “Thalweg” Spencer and Clay’s longtime friend Ryan “Flintface” Greb. The crew talks about Jeremiah Johnson, the finer points of watermelons, a seemingly indestructible bear, and some catfish noodling. Clay also quizzes the crew on their retention of information gleaned from the first Mississippi River podcast epis...
Ep. 127: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Know Your Trees!
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week on the show, Brent's drawing on his history in the big woods of Arkansas to make the case that everyone -- from foresters, firewood cutters, hunters, and anyone in between -- ought to know their trees. Join him as he walks you through using tree identification skills to make the most out of his hunts, avoid extra labor in his firewood collecting, and shut up the high school loudmouth. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop B...
Ep. 126: The Mississippi River - Strong Brown God (Part 1)
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOn this episode, Clay Newcomb is taking us to what some Native Americans call the river beyond any age and others call the Father of Waters. He’s talking about the Mississippi river. To understand the river and its impact on America takes a diverse cast of storytellers. New York Times best selling author John M. Barry will be our guest, along with author Hank Burdine and a fellow by the name of Will Primos. We'll also be joined by two Army Corps of Engineers: David Biedenharn, a hydraulic en...
Ep. 126: Mississippi River - Strong Brown God (Part 1)
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOn this episode, Clay Newcomb is taking us to what some Native Americans call the river beyond any age and others call the Father of Waters. He’s talking about the Mississippi river. To understand the river and its impact on America takes a diverse cast of storytellers. New York Times best selling author John M. Barry will be our guest, along with author Hank Burdine and a fellow by the name of Will Primos. We'll also be joined by two Army Corps of Engineers: David Biedenharn, a hydraulic en...
Ep. 125: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Watermelons
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWatermelons? Yep, watermelons. Today on the show, Brent pontificates on the finer points of summer's favorite fruit. Where do they come from? How the heck can you have a seedless watermelon? How do you pick the very best of the bunch? Stick around and Brent is gonna spell it out for you. In the words of self-described watermelon aficionado Clay Newcomb (not a joke), you're not gonna want to miss this one. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and You...
Ep. 124: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Final Word on David Crockett
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBOn this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by the usual suspects - Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, as well as Kristy and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker. The crew starts off talking about a catastrophic energy that Misty suffered after thinking about sneezing, or maybe long days of quilting, Brent's affinity for Bream, as well as an update on Banjo and whether or not he’ll be up for sale. Afterwards the crew dives into Crockett’s travels through Arkansas on his way to Texas ...
Ep. 123: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Bream Fishing
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBOn this week's episode of THE This Country Life podcast, our buddy Brent talks us through one of his absolute favorite things -- bream fishing. He covers everything from catching the little buggers to what may be his real favorite part of the process (that would be eating them). So listen up and get the crickets ready, you're not going to want to miss any of this! Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudi...
Ep. 122: David Crockett - The Alamo (Part 4)
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOn this week’s episode of Bear Grease, the final episode in our series on David Crockett, Clay Newcomb takes us on a deep dive into Davy’s death at the Alamo. He’ll look not just at the pop culture versions from John Wayne and Walt Disney, but also history’s best understanding of what really transpired. We’ll learn that it was far more important in US history than you might think. Clay talks with Wade Dillon, James Crisp, and of course, New York Times best-selling author, Robert Morgan about...
Ep. 121: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Frog Giggin!
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome back to This Country Life. This week on the show, our buddy Brent is gonna tell you all about frog gigging, one of his favorite summertime activities. He's gonna cover everything from the end of your spear to the end of your fork. Brent's also gonna touch on regulations, and just what becomes of the folks who throw the regs to the wayside. If you've got a body of water with some bullfrogs near you (and you probably do), you're not going to want to miss this one. Connect with Brent ...
Ep. 120: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Nashville Music and Crockett Quiz
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by the usual suspects - Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker - as well as new render guest Andrew Scott Wills, Nashville songwriter and creative force behind Hawken Horse. The crew starts off talking about Andrew’s interest in the American frontier and Mountain as well as what it’s like to be a professional songwriter before he plays a live rendition of “The Ballad of Warner Glenn” a song written by Clay ...
Ep. 119: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Duck Camp Etiquette
June 16, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAre you a duck hunter? Are you thinking about getting some buddies together for an A-1 guided experience? Well before you go, your buddy Brent -- a former Arkansas waterfowl guide himself -- wants to make sure you get the most out of your trip. On this week's episode, Brent's dropping an abbreviated masterclass on being the best client you can be and having a hunt so good, you and your buddies will be hugging over a pile of greenheads. Just don't hug Brent's brother -- more on that later. ...
Ep. 118: David Crockett - The Blunder (Part 3)
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBOn this third episode, we’re navel deep into the life of America’s first celebrity backwoodsman, David “Davy” Crockett. We’ve learned there were four Crockett’s known by America – the bear hunter, the soldier, the politician and the martyr at the Alamo. We ended the last episode with Crockett leaving the military, but today things get dicey – Crockett became America’s first famous working class, populist politician. We’ll look into when David Crockett’s wife died, learn of his folksy campai...
Ep. 117: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Power of 'Hello'
June 09, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, our buddy Brent is offering you one of his secrets to making life long friends -- saying hi to strangers. In a world of social media and text messages, there's still a lot of power left in a greeting. You never know who you're saying hi to, or who they might become to you later. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 116: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Squirrel Cook Off and Crockett Quiz
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Misty Newcomb, Josh Spielmaker, Brent Reaves, and Joe Wilson, founder of the World Champion Squirrel Cook Off. The crew discusses the history of the Squirrel Cook Off, as well as the cultural significance and implications surrounding hunting and cooking small game. After fleshing out the finer details of, quite possibly, the most important annual event in North America, Clay springs a pop quiz on the crew to discover...
Ep. 115: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Squirrel Dogs
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBA man only gets so many dogs in his life, and picking the right ones is important. Whatever breed of squirrel-treeing, tail-wagging outdoor accomplice you've got your eye on, Brent's gonna tell you the tricks he uses to find the very best pups. On the fence about getting a squirrel dog of your own? Brent's got a couple stories up that might just sway you. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/lis...
Ep. 114: David Crockett - The Early Years (Part 2)
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn the last episode, we learned that David Crockett was America's first celebrity and that his identity was founded on being a bear hunter. We learned that there were four Crocketts that America knew: the bear hunter, the soldier, the politician and the martyr at the Alamo. Today, Clay Newcomb will dive into what he believes was the most important part of his life, his childhood in early life. They didn't put this part of his story on television and make cartoons of it to put on lunch boxes,...
Ep. 113: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Where To Eat On the Road
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week, Brent gives you the low down on how to field judge a restaurant in parts unknown. He also shares a couple stories about when you ought to just buy the whole role of bologna at the deli counter, why you should be suspicious of even your favorite foods on the menu, and how a young man's bad decisions on a night out don't begin and end with what he chooses to quench his thirst. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Greas...
Ep. 112: Bear Grease [Render] - Three or Four Dogs ’til You’re Dead
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by a veteran cast of characters: Brent Reaves, of This Country Life fame, Michael Rosmond of Sunspot Lights, Ben Lagrone, and Jonathan Webster. The crew dives right in to talking about America’s First Celebrity, David Crockett, dissecting the impact of Disney’s Crockett revival of the 50’s and its lasting effect on the childhood memories and adult identities of (not just) American men, before backing up to cover topic l...
Ep. 111: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Catching Catfish with Trotlines
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week, Brent gives you the low down on setting trotlines for catfish. As traditional as it is effective, trotline fishing has been around forever because it works! Setting one up is something you can do yourself, and Brent's here to walk you through it. He'll also share a cautionary tale about packing for an expedition, and a sad solution to forgotten taters. As Clay Newcomb might say, you ain't gonna wanna miss this one! Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebo...
Ep. 110: David Crockett - Celebrity (Part 1)
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this episode, Clay Newcomb explores America’s first true celebrity. Built on his identity as a bear hunter, he was world famous during his lifetime and believed it came upon him by accident. All he did was play the part of himself, David Crockett. This Tennessee backwoodsman embodied the narrative of the self-made man and Manifest Destiny that became a national obsession and deeply influenced our culture, even to this day. The Crockett myth and reality are hard to parse, but Clay is joine...
Ep. 109: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Country Vehicles
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThis week on the show, Brent tells you everything he knows about choosing a vehicle to get around the backroads. We're not talking lifted trucks and shiny new dualies that'll go to the junkyard without ever having towed as much as a duck boat -- we're talking real, genuine country rides that are ALL about functionality. Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Bear Grease Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 108: Bear Grease [Render] - Death of the Author
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Brent Reaves, Malachi Nichols, Ben Lagrone, and Misty Newcomb. The crew discusses Josh’s new fly fishing boat, Brent’s successful new podcast “This Country Life” and Misty’s recent doctorate. Clay then recounts taking Banjo the Mule to be trained by an Amish family before turning the discussion to Asa “Forest” Carter, a KKK leader, speech writer for Gov. George Wallace, and Conman, and h...