Ep. 460: Render - Cold Cases and Civil War

Ep. 460: Render - Cold Cases and Civil War

From Bear Grease by MeatEater

May 27, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 6

About this episode

Jordan Sillars and the Render crew discuss the making of the Blood Trails podcast and reflect on Civil War history.

Jordan Sillars joins host Clay Newcomb alongside Render crew members Dr. Misty Newcomb, Kristie Spielmaker, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his hit Blood Trails true crime podcast. Jordan shares stories from the field, lessons learned during production, and advice on the basics of how to avoid foul play in the wilderness. The conversation also turns to  Bear Grease episode 457, Civil War Part 1: The Seeds of War , as the crew reflects on the moments, perspectives, and historical insights that challenged them or left a lasting impact. Thank you to our sponsor, Tecovas . 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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Clay Newcomb

Guests: Jordan Sillars, Dr. Misty Newcomb, Kristie Spielmaker, Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • wilderness survival
  • Civil War history
  • podcast production
  • field stories

Keywords

  • true crime
  • wilderness
  • podcast
  • Civil War
  • Blood Trails
  • production
  • survival

Sponsors

Tecovas

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blood Trails, Bear Grease, Civil War Part 1: The Seeds of War

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