Bear Grease

Ep. 222: Paddlefish Wars and Caviar Dreams

Prepare to take an unexpected turn in this week's episode of Bear Grease as <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay Newcomb</a> goes on a deep dive into the topic of Paddlefish caviar. This prehistoric creature is cherished as a game species but is also targeted by poachers to produce black-market caviar. Retired Oklahoma game wardens, Jeff Brown and Keith Green, tell the stories of starting the revolutionary Paddlefish Research Center and catching a poacher who turned into a legitimate caviar producer for the State. Additional interviews with caviar expert, Alan Morris, and Oklahoma Fish Biologist, Brandon Brown. Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a> Clay on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clay_newcomb">Instagram</a> MeatEater on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">Youtube</a> Shop <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/collections/bear-grease-podcast">Bear Grease Merch</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 incredible value of life lived close to the land. Part of the MeatEater Podcast Network.