In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, host Clay Newcomb travels across the border to the 33rd annual Ada Oklahoma Mule Sale. Johnny Kelso and son Justin Kelso talk about their family history with mules, history with the sale, and what it means to be "mule folks." Mule buyer and seller Max Bishop describes what he looks for in a good mule as the mule sale moves along. We answer the question of what a mule is and how they compare to a horse. Listen closely for the auction of the High Selling Mule. 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. 319: This Country Life - Down in the South and Up on a Mountain

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.