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Ep. 304: Render - Bear Grease Hall of Fame Induction Mar 12, 2025

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On this Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by the "OG" Render crew: Bear Newcomb, Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, Gary Newcomb, and Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker. After sitting idle for a spell, the Bear Grease Hall of Fame is back. Clay discusses the attributes of what it takes to make it in the Hall of Fame, and two new members are inducted with a surprise third in a momentous ceremony complete with parliamentary procedure. The Crew also talks about their favorite stories from the Turkey Stories episode.

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Ep. 303: This Country Life - Saying Yes to Clay and the Black Bear Bonanza Mar 07, 2025

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Brent's back home from the most recent Black Bear Bonanza event and talking about how he got invited to the first one that never happened. He's also highlighting the path his life has taken since being so agreeable to go any place Clay Newcomb's asked him to go. The situations he's found himself in because of it might make a more prudent person take some of those invitations under advisement. He's also sharing a listener story about how a Canadian walleye got the best of a "Yinzer" from Pittsburgh.

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Ep. 302: Turkey Stories - The Greatest Turkey Story Ever Told Mar 05, 2025

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Turkey season is right around the corner, so on this episode of the Bear Grease Podcast, host Clay Newcomb will get you primed with some amazing stories by some amazing storytellers from Mississippi and Arkansas. Listen along as Mark Sledge, Andy Brown, Robin Risher, David Huffman, Lake Pickle, and Med Palmer recall epic tales of turkeys with more beard than you can believe, busting poachers, dog collar-wearing bandits, becoming one with nature, and possibly the greatest turkey story ever told.

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Ep. 301: This Country Life - The Country Store Feb 28, 2025

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The country store was more than just a place to buy necessities. It may have started out that way, but for whatever reason, spots where people regularly gather soon turn into something else. In this case for Brent, the country store became a special place and today he's talking about the experiences he had there. Meet us at the back of the store and grab a chair, it's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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Ep. 300: Render - Alone Winner, Clay Hayes Feb 26, 2025

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On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by professional bowyer, hunter, and Alone season 8 winner Clay Hayes. Clay shares his experience surviving in the back country of British Columbia for 74 days and the highs and lows of what it took to be the last man standing in this very real challenge. He also covers some of the behind the scenes backstory that you wouldn't see in the show, talks about making bows, tanning animal hides, and joins the rest of the crew on a discussion of the Clovis people from last weeks Bear Grease Podcast - "The Mystery of Clovis."

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Ep. 299: This Country Life - The Helpers Feb 21, 2025

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No one gets through life without help. That's the topic this week and the specifics Brent's sharing are all examples of people needing help and people helping. It's a perfect example of how we can make big differences with just a little effort. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and you'll know why after listening to this week's episode of MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast.

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Ep. 298: The Mystery of Clovis Feb 19, 2025

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In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb navigates the archaeological journey of the “peopling” of America and the mystery of the Clovis people. Archaeologists Dr. Metin Eren and Dr. David Meltzer discuss the Pleistocene Overkill hypothesis, and how the Clovis First theory crumbled. Author and indigenous historian Taylor Keen explains how the insistence of the archeology establishment in the Clovis First theory was potentially politically motivated.

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Ep. 297: This Country Life - Waylon, Jessi, and the Girls Feb 14, 2025

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Brent's got a new coonhound puppy and is talking about the risks involved in the new investment. With a house full of dog lovers who could care less how they perform in the woods and only consider companionship, it's a recipe for potential conflict. He's also talking about a few of the techniques he used in conditioning his dog Waylon on what not to do. Get Brent's theory on several aspects of welcoming in a new hunting partner on this week's "This Country Life" podcast.

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Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-and-triumphs-of-a-minority-farmer/id1743852550?i=1000657779991
Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tears-and-triumphs-of-a-minority-farmer-part-2/id1743852550?i=1000658594043

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Ep. 296: Render - Mountain Goat Hunt and Mr. Ellis Bell Feb 12, 2025

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On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, join host Clay Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, Josh "Landbridge" Spielmaker, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and special guest Dr. Malachi Nichols. With the release of the new Meateater film "Alaska Mountain Goat Hunt," Clay gives behind the scenes details of this adventure and the harrowing retrieval of the goat. Then, the whole crew discusses the impact of the remarkable story of the life of Mr. Ellis Bell and lessons to be learned from his long history of determination and fortitude.

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