In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb navigates the archaeological journey of the &ldquo;peopling&rdquo; of America and the mystery of the Clovis people. Archaeologists <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/ksuexarchlab/home?authuser=0">Dr. Metin Eren</a> and <a href="https://people.smu.edu/dmeltzer/">Dr. David Meltzer</a> discuss the Pleistocene Overkill hypothesis, and how the Clovis First theory crumbled. Author and indigenous historian <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Taylor-Keen/217563638">Taylor Keen</a> explains how the insistence of the archeology establishment in the Clovis First theory was potentially politically motivated. If you have comments on the show, send us a note to <a href="mailto:beargrease@themeateater.com">beargrease@themeateater.com</a> Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/claynewcomb">Clay</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a> Clay on&nbsp;<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>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips">YouTube Clips</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 299: This Country Life - The Helpers

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.