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Legends of the Old West

339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratings

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.

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Episodes

TOMBSTONE 5 | The Reckoning

September 09, 2018 15:06 - 39 minutes

Wyatt Earp takes the law into his own hands. He forms a posse that includes Doc Holliday and begins a quest to destroy the Cowboys. His pursuit becomes front page news across the country as newspapers begin to call it the "Arizona Vendetta." When it's all over, three Cowboys are dead; Wyatt and Doc are some of the most famous men in America; and they can never set foot in Arizona again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | The Reckoning

September 09, 2018 15:06 - 39 minutes

In the season finale, Wyatt Earp takes the law into his own hands. He forms a posse that includes Doc Holliday and begins a quest to destroy the Cowboys. His pursuit becomes front page news across the country as newspapers begin to call it the "Arizona Vendetta." When it's all over, three Cowboys are dead; Wyatt and Doc are some of the most famous men in America; and they can never set foot in Arizona again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE 4 | Helldorado

September 02, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes

In the aftermath of the gunfight, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday are taken to jail as they wait for a judge to decide if they should stand trial for murder. Newspapers fan the flames of chaos and ruin the reputations of the Earps. And the Earp family experiences its darkest moments when Virgil and Morgan are shot from ambush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | Helldorado

September 02, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes

In the aftermath of the gunfight, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday are taken to jail as they wait for a judge to decide if they should stand trial for murder. Newspapers fan the flames of chaos and ruin the reputations of the Earps. And the Earp family experiences its darkest moments when Virgil and Morgan are shot from ambush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE Ep. 4 | Helldorado

September 02, 2018 13:00 - 40 minutes

In the aftermath of the gunfight, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday are taken to jail as they wait for a judge to decide if they should stand trial for murder. Newspapers fan the flames of chaos and ruin the reputations of the Earps. And the Earp family experiences its darkest moments when Virgil and Morgan are shot from ambush. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our...

TOMBSTONE 3 | The O.K. Corral

August 26, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes

A stagecoach robbery sets in motion events that will lead to the collision of the Earps and the Cowboys. The Cowboys transform into an outlaw army that almost starts a war with Mexico. Tensions between the Earps and the Cowboys finally erupt in the most legendary gunfight of the American West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE Ep. 3 | The O.K. Corral

August 26, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes

A stagecoach robbery sets in motion events that will lead to the collision of the Earps and the Cowboys. The Cowboys transform into an outlaw army that almost starts a war with Mexico. Tensions between the Earps and the Cowboys finally erupt in the most legendary gunfight of the American West. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @Ol...

TOMBSTONE | The O.K. Corral

August 26, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes

A stagecoach robbery sets in motion events that will lead to the collision of the Earps and the Cowboys. The Cowboys transform into an outlaw army that almost starts a war with Mexico. Tensions between the Earps and the Cowboys finally erupt in the most legendary gunfight of the American West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | Lawdogs

August 19, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes

Wyatt Earp and his brothers arrive in Tombstone, and immediately clash with the Clantons and McLaurys. Doc Holliday journeys to Tombstone and quickly makes enemies with important businessmen. Curly Bill Brocius kills Tombstone's first town marshal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE Ep. 2 | Lawdogs

August 19, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes

Wyatt Earp and his brothers arrive in Tombstone, and immediately clash with the Clantons and McLaurys. Doc Holliday journeys to Tombstone and quickly makes enemies with important businessmen. Curly Bill Brocius kills Tombstone's first town marshal. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitte...

TOMBSTONE 2 | Lawdogs

August 19, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes

Wyatt Earp and his brothers arrive in Tombstone, and immediately clash with the Clantons and McLaurys. Doc Holliday journeys to Tombstone and quickly makes enemies with important businessmen. Curly Bill Brocius kills Tombstone's first town marshal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | All That Glitters

August 12, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes

Wyatt Earp earns a reputation as a peace officer in the tough cowtowns of Kansas before his brother Virgil entices him to move west. Doc Holliday begins a promising career as a dentist in Georgia before tuberculosis, and possibly darker troubles, drive him out of the South. Holliday and the Earps converge on a mining camp called Tombstone in the Arizona desert with dreams of making their fortunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE Ep. 1 | All That Glitters

August 12, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes

Wyatt Earp earns a reputation as a peace officer in the tough cowtowns of Kansas before his brother Virgil entices him to move west. Doc Holliday begins a promising career as a dentist in Georgia before tuberculosis, and possibly darker troubles, drive him out of the South. Holliday and the Earps converge on a mining camp called Tombstone in the Arizona desert with dreams of making their fortunes. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Fo...

TOMBSTONE 1 | All That Glitters

August 12, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes

Wyatt Earp earns a reputation as a peace officer in the tough cowtowns of Kansas before his brother Virgil entices him to move west. Doc Holliday begins a promising career as a dentist in Georgia before tuberculosis, and possibly darker troubles, drive him out of the South. Holliday and the Earps converge on a mining camp called Tombstone in the Arizona desert with dreams of making their fortunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | Coming Soon

August 05, 2018 22:02 - 1 minute

A 5-part series on the events that led to the most famous gunfight in the American West, and the destruction that followed. The story of the 28 months that Wyatt Earp and his brothers spent in Tombstone, and the 27 seconds that made them legends. Recording and sound design by Robb Vallier in Phoenix, Arizona. Music: "Dust Bowl (no drums)" by Brian Wayy, courtesy of Pond 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE 0 | Introduction

August 05, 2018 15:02 - 1 minute

The story of the 28 months that Wyatt Earp and his brothers spent in Tombstone, Arizona and the 27 seconds that made them legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOMBSTONE | Introduction

August 05, 2018 15:02 - 3 minutes

The story of the 28 months that Wyatt Earp and his brothers spent in Tombstone, Arizona and the 27 seconds that made them legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: Nancy Plain Interview

July 29, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes

Nancy Plain, the president of the Western Writers of America, discusses WWA and her book about the life of iconic Western painter, Charles Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: A Martinez Interview

July 22, 2018 15:00 - 31 minutes

A Martinez is the actor behind the complex villain, "Jacob Nighthorse," in the Nexflix series "Longmire." We talked about the evolution of his character from a very small, limited role to the chief antagonist of the show. And we start with a guilty pleasure surprise: his role on the short lived "Magnificent Seven" TV show of the late 1990s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: Barry Corbin Interview

July 15, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes

Veteran actor Barry Corbin talks all things Western: Lonesome Dove, No Country For Old Men, the life of legendary Texas cattleman Charlie Goodnight, and the state of western movies. Warning: some strong language (though it's all quotes from a play) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: Craig Johnson interview

July 08, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes

Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries, previews his upcoming novel, "Depth of Winter;" talks about the real-life inspirations for his characters; the Netflix show "Longmire;" and the audiobooks narrated by award winner George Guidall. From the Western Writers of America Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legends Trilogy, Vol. 1

July 01, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes

A trio of lesser-known, action-packed stories: a bandit plundered California for 23 years, including robbing an entire town; a sheriff shot it out with a family of killers in Arizona; two brothel owners fought a duel in Denver — naked. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more...

LEGENDS Ep. 8 | “Trilogy: The Outlaw; The Shootout; The Duel”

July 01, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes

A trio of lesser-known, action-packed stories: a bandit plundered California for 23 years, including robbing an entire town; a sheriff shot it out with a family of killers in Arizona; two brothel owners fought a duel in Denver — naked. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more...

Deadwood — Deep Cuts

June 19, 2018 22:00 - 44 minutes

WARNING: The final segment of the episode contains some strong language. It's a mash-up of stories and interviews from Deadwood about Seth Bullock, Sol Star, "Poker" Alice Tubbs, W.E. Adams vs. Al Swearengen and an odd gunfight. Plus, stories from the set of HBO's "Deadwood." Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Fa...

LEGENDS Ep. 7 | “Deadwood: Deep Cuts”

June 19, 2018 22:00 - 49 minutes

WARNING: The final segment of the episode contains some strong language. It's a mash-up of stories and interviews from Deadwood about Seth Bullock, Sol Star, "Poker" Alice Tubbs, W.E. Adams vs. Al Swearengen and an odd gunfight. Plus, stories from the set of HBO's "Deadwood." Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Fa...

LEGENDS Ep. 6 | “Deadwood”

June 10, 2018 15:00 - 43 minutes

Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and many more flocked to the Black Hills in 1876 to strike it rich. It was a lawless, illegal town in its early days — a hell of a place to make your fortune. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Deadwood

June 10, 2018 15:00 - 41 minutes

Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock and many more flocked to the Black Hills in 1876 to strike it rich. It was a lawless, illegal town in its early days — a hell of a place to make your fortune. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

LEGENDS Ep. 5 | Jesse James: “Guerilla War”

May 27, 2018 15:00 - 43 minutes

May 1863. Union soldiers attempt to strangle information out of Jesse James’ stepfather. They succeed, but they also drive 16-year-old Jesse to join the guerilla raiders who rampage through Missouri during the Civil War. Under the leadership of violent captains like William Quantrill and Bloody Bill Anderson, Jesse and his older brother Frank learn tactics they will use to become the most famous outlaws in America. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.support...

Jesse James — Guerilla War

May 27, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes

May 1863. Union soldiers attempt to strangle information out of Jesse James’ stepfather. They succeed, but they also drive 16-year-old Jesse to join the guerilla raiders who rampage through Missouri during the Civil War. Under the leadership of violent captains like William Quantrill and Bloody Bill Anderson, Jesse and his older brother Frank learn tactics they will use to become the most famous outlaws in America. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.support...

LEGENDS Ep. 4 | “Texas Rangers, Part 2”

May 13, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes

Two decades of fighting between Comanches and Texans culminated in the bloodiest year in early Texas history. In 1840, a series of events led to the greatest war party ever formed on the southern plains as the Comanches cut a swath of destruction through central Texas. All the famous Texas Ranger companies united to fight the first major battle between the two sides along a stream south of Austin called Plum Creek. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.support...

Texas Rangers (Part Two)

May 13, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes

Two decades of fighting between Comanches and Texans culminated in the bloodiest year in early Texas history. In 1840, a series of events led to the greatest war party ever formed on the southern plains as the Comanches cut a swath of destruction through central Texas. All the famous Texas Ranger companies united to fight the first major battle between the two sides along a stream south of Austin called Plum Creek. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.support...

LEGENDS Ep. 3 | “Texas Rangers, Part 1”

April 29, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes

From Walnut Creek to the Gulf of Mexico, the early Texas Rangers fought against defiant Native tribes and the Mexican army when the Republic of Texas declared its independence. They were fearless frontiersmen, and in one case, maritime fighters, as well. Here are some of the early stories of the Texas Rangers. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media...

Texas Rangers (Part One)

April 29, 2018 15:00 - 43 minutes

From Walnut Creek to the Gulf of Mexico, the early Texas Rangers fought against defiant Native tribes and the Mexican army when the Republic of Texas declared its independence. They were fearless frontiersmen, and in one case, maritime fighters, as well. Here are some of the early stories of the Texas Rangers. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media...

LEGENDS Ep. 2 | “The Baron of Arizona”

April 15, 2018 15:00 - 44 minutes

In the 1880s, James Addison Reavis attempted the greatest land fraud in American history. In a story that crisscrosses the United States and Mexico, and crosses the ocean to Spain, he tried to convince the U.S. government that he owned 18,000 square miles of the Arizona Territory. In the process, he anointed himself the Baron of Arizona. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com an...

The Baron of Arizona

April 15, 2018 15:00 - 38 minutes

In the 1880s, James Addison Reavis attempted the greatest land fraud in American history. In a story that crisscrosses the United States and Mexico, and crosses the ocean to Spain, he tried to convince the U.S. government that he owned 18,000 square miles of the Arizona Territory. In the process, he anointed himself the Baron of Arizona. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com an...

LEGENDS Ep. 1 | “The Coffeyville Raid”

April 01, 2018 15:08 - 34 minutes

On October 5th, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted one of the most daring robberies in the history of the West. Armed with Winchester rifles, they tried to rob two banks at the same time in broad daylight in Coffeyville, Kansas. The result was a running gun battle with the townsfolk that has become legend. Special guest discussion with Bob Boze Bell, Executive Editor of True West Magazine. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more deta...

The Coffeyville Raid

April 01, 2018 15:08 - 33 minutes

On October 5th, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted one of the most daring robberies in the history of the West. Armed with Winchester rifles, they tried to rob two banks at the same time in broad daylight in Coffeyville, Kansas. The result was a running gun battle with the townsfolk that has become legend. Special guest discussion with Bob Boze Bell, Executive Editor of True West Magazine. Join Black Barrel+ for early access and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join For more deta...

Trailer

March 23, 2018 00:11 - 2 minutes

Welcome to a new show dedicated to telling the stories of the Old West. Every other week beginning April 1, you'll hear classic tales of the American west and discover others that have faded from memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST | Trailer

March 23, 2018 00:11 - 3 minutes

On Legends of the Old West, host Chris Wimmer tells the true stories of the iconic people and events of the American West. This podcast features thorough research, cinematic storytelling, and captivating music to keep the legends alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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