Bear Grease

Ep. 208: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Pit Vipers, Outwitting Turkeys, and Coon Skin Hats

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb and the Render Crew are joined by “herpaculturalist” and snake ambassador Brad Birchfield ...

Ep. 207: This Country Life - The Gift of Time

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The gift of our time is a valuable commodity, as it's the one thing none of us know with certainty how much we have left of it to give. This week, Br...

Ep. 206: Cobra Scare

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 1953, the town of Springfield, Missouri was terrorized by the mysterious appearance of 12 Indian Cobras some 8,000 miles from their native home. Th...

Ep. 205: This Country Life - A Tale of a Few Books

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brent's sharing a story of reading a good article when he should've been reading the Good Book. He also talks about a few other books that'v...

Ep. 204: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Slate and Glass with Nathaniel Maddux

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Render, host Clay Newcomb is joined by Luke Naylor, Wildlife Management Division Chief with Arkansas Game and Fish, and Nathaniel Maddux of...

Ep. 203: This Country Life - Net Fishing, Here We Go Again!

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's always a treat for the blind hog when he finds an acorn. Brent and his brother Tim paddled into a file of them, except the nuts were in the boat ...

Ep. 202: Turkey Stories - Shot in the Face and Three-Wheelers (Part 2)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode two of the Bear Grease Turkey Stories Series. We’ve got nine storytellers on our final turkey episode from Mississippi, Alabama, Te...

Ep. 201: This Country Life - Working with My Dad

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to go to work and we're riding along with Brent and his dad this week. Traveling all over Southeast Arkansas and visiting area farms was a f...

Ep. 200: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - New Saddle and Owl Hootin’

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Clay and the crew discuss his new custom saddle, trends in the owl hooting world, Moe’s great-grandfather being bushwhacked in the ...

Ep. 199: This Country Life - Mississippi River Expedition

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's spilling the beans on how his and Clay Newcomb's Mississippi River Expedition film all came about with some behind the scenes information on h...

Ep. 198: Turkey Stories - Spring's Noble Decree (Part 1)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is episode one of the Bear Grease Turkey Stories Series. We’ve gathered six storytellers from Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Georg...

Ep. 197: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Black Bear Bonanza

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Black Bear Bonanza time in Arkansas and Brent’s gathering with hundreds of his closest friends to celebrate the American success story of the b...

Ep. 196: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Live from the Black Bear Bonanza

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast was recorded live at the Black Bear Bonanza in Bentonville, Arkansas. The crew talks about some of the most recent bear research in the s...

Ep. 195: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Turkey Season Therapy

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy can come from lots of places and some of the best are right out the front door. Brent’s telling us about one of his favorites this week on M...

Ep. 194: American Wilderness - Unmanaged Land (Part 3)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Clay Newcomb explores the personal benefits of wilderness, but also criticisms of this federally managed land. He's again joined by D...

Ep. 193: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Fishing with Nets

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's better than catching fish? If you ask Brent, he'll tell you there's not much, but if you're catching a bunch of fish, now that's something spec...

Ep. 192: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Homo Americanis & a Missouri Game Warden

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clay Newcomb and the crew speak with the artist and retired Missouri Game Warden, Kyle Carroll, about his career in the American wilderness. They disc...

Ep. 191: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Hunting and Fishing Food

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you take with you when you're out in the woods to keep you from getting so hungry that you feel like your belly is rubbing a blister on your b...

Ep. 190: American Wilderness - Rock and Ice (Part 2)

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Bear Grease, Clay continues to explore the history of American ideals on wilderness with Dr. Dan Flores, Dr. Sara Dant, Steven Rinella, H...

Ep. 189: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Coon Hide and Seek and the UKC

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's telling a tall tale this week about a coon that almost got away. He's got witnesses that the story's true and the video to back it up. Then he...

Ep. 188: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Luke McFadden & American Wilderness

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Brent Reaves of “This Country Life," Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker and Maryland cr...

Ep. 187: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Things Lost and Found

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things lost and found is this week's topic, and Brent's got a couple examples that are a little different - not to mention somewhat outlandish. He's g...

Ep. 186: American Wilderness (Part 1)

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Bear Grease, Clay explores the history of American ideals on wilderness with Dr. Dan Flores, Dr. Sara Dant, Steven Rinella, and Hal Herri...

Ep. 185: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Oh, Canada

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent’s telling tales and detailing observations from his adventures north of the border. Bears, boats, and eyewitness accounts sum up the heart of ...

Ep. 184: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Final Donnie Baker Discussion

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clay Newcomb and friends discuss the controversy surrounding the Donnie Baker Story, engage audience criticism around "glamorizing poachers," and call...

Ep. 183: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Hunting Heritage

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does a homemade boat, a mule-drawn wagon, and coon hunting all have in common? Guessing the name Brent would be the obvious answer, and you'd be ...

Ep. 182: The Donnie Baker Story - Dark Decade (Part 2)

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On The Donnie Baker Story (Part 1), we heard from Donnie Baker about the 2009 illegal killing of a 204-inch buck on the Fort Leonard Wood military bas...

Ep. 181: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Cold Fronts

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's talking about cold fronts this week and one of the stories involves explosives. If you listened to the episode when Brent was battling beavers...

Ep. 180: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Mississippi River, Ski Jumping, & Donnie Baker Discussion

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Clay Newcomb is joined by Brent Reaves, Drew Stoecklein, Lake Pickle of OnX, Jordan Blissett of Open Season Properties, and Mike Amden...

Ep. 179: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Dogs, Hogs, and Submarines

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's talking about some close calls with his four legged pals in this week's episode. From hungry Labradors to caving Treeing Walkers, it's canine ...

Ep. 178: The Donnie Baker Story - Nightmare (Part 1)

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Clay Newcomb interviews Donnie Baker of Dixon, Missouri who was convicted of illegally killing a 204 4/8-inch white-tailed buck on th...

Ep. 177: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Making Do With What You Have

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From homemade toys to hunting lights, Brent's offering up some examples of using what you can afford and have on hand. He also tells a story about one...

Ep. 176: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Montgomery County Shine

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Clay Newcomb hosts Joe Wilson of the World Championship Squirrel Cookoff and singer, songwriter, and mule man, Hayden Powell who steals the show with ...

Ep. 175: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Season of Giving

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone could make a Christmas story out of fried eggs, hogs, and hunting pants, it would have to be Brent. He’s talking about presents received a...

Ep. 174: Bear Grease Classics: Daniel Boone - Foundations of an American Archetype

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're returning to a Bear Grease classic this week and remembering Daniel Boone. Originally released over two years ago in August 2021, the episode re...

Ep. 173: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Grits, Rhinos, Monkeys, and Ducks

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grits, rhinos, monkeys, and ducks. That sounds like a game of Jumanji got out of hand down at the Cracker Barrel, but it's not. It's just another amal...

Ep. 172: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Glaciers, Wolves and Black Panthers

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Clay Newcomb is joined by Brent Reaves, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Kolby Morehead of Bear Hu...

Ep. 171: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Ducks, Trees, and Danger

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a multi-year break from the duck blind, Brent's back with a renewed passion for water fowling. He's gonna tell us how his lifelong journey in pu...

Ep. 170: Bear Grease Classics: The Myth of the Southern Mountain Lion

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bear Grease has been a surprising and rewarding journey of almost three years. Today we’re going back to the beginning with Episode 1: The Myth of ...

Ep. 169: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Old School (Part 2)

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's back with a continued line of thoughts and observations on the value of instilling some old school ways into today's modern way of thinking. F...

Ep. 168: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Plott Hounds, Bucking Horses, and Long Hunters

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, your host Clay Newcomb is joined by Isaac Neale, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Brent Reaves of “T...

Ep. 167: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Old School (Part 1)

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brent's going old school this week. We know, big shocker, right? He's a walking example of "old school", but he's got some interesting takes on his de...

Ep. 166: Pure Americana - Plott Hound Royalty, Berry Tarlton (Part 2)

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Bear Grease, your host Clay Newcomb, brings you this second part in our series on Plott Hounds and how they’ve been interwoven into the...

Ep. 165: BEST OF: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Freight Trains and Hurricanes

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode one of This Country Life! Today, we meet your host Brent Reaves: a family man and life long outdoorsman whose familial roots in rur...

Ep. 164: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Plott Hound Analysis & Ken’s Reward

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, your host Clay Newcomb is joined by Isaac Neale, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Brent Reaves of “T...

Ep. 163: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - What’s in a Name?

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We never know where Brent’s going with these episodes and we’re not fully convinced he does either. This week he’s talking about everything from...

Ep. 162: Pure Americana - The Plott Hound, Origin Story (Part 1)

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of Bear Grease, your host, Clay Newcomb, is bringing you the saga of the American Plott Hound - a story not without drama. Pl...

Ep. 161: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Trapping and TNT

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Add beaver dam demolition to the list of off the wall things Brent has done so far in his tenure as a human. Seems only natural that someone who’s l...

Ep. 160: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Songs & Bucks

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Ben Lagrone, Dr. Misty Newcomb, Gary "Believer" Newcomb, and "This Country Life's" Bren...

Ep. 159: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Three Stories That Just Didn’t Fit

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brent’s holding court with three random stories he’s been wanting to share for quite some time. The only problem was they just didn’t ...

Ep. 158: Deer Stories - Passion and Lies (Part 3)

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is our third and final Deer stories episode of 2023. On this episode of Bear Grease your host Clay Newcomb will share some wild whitetail stories...

Ep. 157: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Hogs, Cows, and Elephants

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brent talks about the eclectic chores and jobs he had as a kid growing up in rural southern Arkansas.  Buckle up! We're hearing stor...

Ep. 156: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Element Guys

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 whi...

Ep. 155: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - 32 Years and 7 Months

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 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 ...

Ep. 154: Deer Stories - Gruntin’, Missin’, Buckin’ & Tradbow Bucks (Part 2)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb again hears from several whitetail deer hunters as hardcore as they are diverse in their methods. Gary "Believe...

Ep. 153: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Dog Stories

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We 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 chasin...

Ep. 152: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Deer, Dogs, & Old Friends

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Brent Reaves of “This Country Life”, Andy Stanphill, Aaron Stanphi...

Ep. 151: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Deer Camp

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deer 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...

Ep. 150: Deer Stories - The Unexpected (Part 1)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Ep. 149: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - World Champion Squirrel Cook Off

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If 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...

Ep. 148: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - World Champion Squirrel Cook Off

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your host Clay Newcomb is joined live from the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff by Brent “Render Boy” Reaves, Kyle Veit of the Ozark Podcast, Malco...

Ep. 147: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Snakes!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Better 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 a...

Ep. 146: Alaska Stories (Part 2)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Austin Manelick, of Mission Alaska, shares about getting charged by a sow grizzly with cubs while guiding a sheep hunt in Alaska - and the greenhorn p...

Ep. 145: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - My Journey as a Coon Hunter (Part 2)

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brent'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 ch...

Ep. 144: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Near Death & the Super Moon

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render your host, Clay Newcomb, is joined by Kristy & Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Dr. Misty Newc...

Ep. 143: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - My Journey as a Coon Hunter (Part 1)

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Ep. 142: Alaska Stories (Part 1)

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 stor...

Ep. 141: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Kids and the Outdoors (Part 2)

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brents 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...

Ep. 140: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Dad Class, Squirrel Championship and River Finale

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, your host, Clay Newcomb, is joined by Joe Wilson, Founder of the World Championship Squirrel Cooko...

Ep. 139: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Kids and the Outdoors (Part 1)

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’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 ...

Ep. 138: Mississippi River - Big Fish (Part 4)

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 comm...

Ep. 137: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Manly Footwear

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have 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 ...

Ep. 136: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Greatest Flood

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by his wife Misty, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker, Gary “Believer” Newcomb, Br...

Ep. 135: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Swimming Holes

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’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 swimmi...

Ep. 134: Mississippi River - The Greatest Flood (Part 3)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Bear Grease, Clay Newcomb and John Barry, author of Rising Tide discuss two Civil War veterans who pioneered the doctrine of c...

Ep. 133: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Minding Your Manners, Part 2

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Part 2 of “Minding Your Manners”. Brent’s talking about specific instances when having manners and not having them can impact you and tho...

Ep. 132: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Hillbilly Tarpon and Delta Life

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bear Grease, Clay and Misty Newcomb host a couples edition of the Render featuring Josh “Landbridge” and Kristy Spielmaker,...

Ep. 131: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Minding Your Manners, Part 1

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What 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...

Ep. 130: The Mississippi River - The Delta (Part 2)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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...

Ep. 129: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Hauling Hay

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What 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 w...

Ep. 128: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Thalweg, Flintface, Landbridge, and a River Quiz

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by the usual suspects, Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spi...

Ep. 127: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Know Your Trees!

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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,...

Ep. 126: The Mississippi River - Strong Brown God (Part 1)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 ...

Ep. 125: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Watermelons

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Watermelons? Yep, watermelons. Today on the show, Brent pontificates on the finer points of summer's favorite fruit. Where do they come from? How the ...

Ep. 124: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - The Final Word on David Crockett

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 “...

Ep. 123: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Bream Fishing

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 cov...

Ep. 122: David Crockett - The Alamo (Part 4)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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 a...

Ep. 121: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Frog Giggin!

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome 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 act...

Ep. 120: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Nashville Music and Crockett Quiz

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by the usual suspects - Brent Reaves, Misty Newcomb, Josh “Landbridge” Spielm...

Ep. 119: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Duck Camp Etiquette

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are 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 fo...

Ep. 118: David Crockett - The Blunder (Part 3)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this third episode, we’re navel deep into the life of America’s first celebrity backwoodsman, David “Davy” Crockett. We’ve learned there ...

Ep. 117: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - The Power of 'Hello'

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 te...

Ep. 116: BEAR GREASE [RENDER] - Squirrel Cook Off and Crockett Quiz

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by Misty Newcomb, Josh Spielmaker, Brent Reaves, and Joe Wilson, founde...

Ep. 115: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Squirrel Dogs

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A 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...

Ep. 114: David Crockett - The Early Years (Part 2)

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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...

Ep. 113: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Where To Eat On the Road

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 j...

Ep. 112: Bear Grease [Render] - Three or Four Dogs ’til You’re Dead

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On 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,...

Ep. 111: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Catching Catfish with Trotlines

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brent gives you the low down on setting trotlines for catfish. As traditional as it is effective, trotline fishing has been around forever ...

Ep. 110: David Crockett - Celebrity (Part 1)

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Clay Newcomb explores America’s first true celebrity. Built on his identity as a bear hunter, he was world famous during his lifeti...

Ep. 109: THIS COUNTRY LIFE - Country Vehicles

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 s...