Bear Grease

Author: MeatEater

The Bear Grease Podcast with host Clay Newcomb delivers compelling storytelling through documentary-style episodes exploring the culture, traditions, and history of rural America. Hell 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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Genres: Sports, Wilderness

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Ep. 364: Ishi - The Last Stone Age Man
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

On August 29, 1911, the last survivor of the Yahi people wandered into Oroville, California, naked, starving, and carrying with him a history and language unknown to the outside world. This is the story of Ishi, a man who endured the extermination of his tribe and went on to leave a lasting mark on modern bow hunting and linguistics. Host Clay Newcomb guides the narrative, joined by traditional archery historian Gene Hopkins, to explore Ishi’s extraordinary life and legacy. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to beargrease@themeateater.com Connect with Clay and MeatEater Clay on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Bear Grease MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.