Latest True west stories Podcast Episodes
The Hancock Expedition: Frontier Diplomacy and The Precipice of War in 1867 Plains
Wild West Podcast - April 23, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEmbark on a journey to the year 1867, where the grasses of the Plains whispered tales of imminent turmoil. Our episode chronicles the audacious maneuvers of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, as he brandishes the might of the military in a perilous dance with the Plains tribes. We peel back t...
Western Cattle Trail Newsletter Promotional
Wild West Podcast - April 23, 2024 03:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsDon't miss the chance to delve deeper into the history of the Western Cattle Trail. Sign up for a free Western Cattle Trail Newsletter for a limited time. The newsletter will include featured articles by noted Western authors on historical accounts of the cattle drives of the 1880s. Additionally...
Western Cattle Trail Association 150th Conference
Wild West Podcast - April 14, 2024 16:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsThe Western Cattle Trail Association is delighted to announce that it will be hosting an exclusive 150-anniversary conference in Dodge City, Kansas, on November 1st & 2nd. This two-day gathering, reserved for those truly passionate about the history of the Western Trail, is not just a celebratio...
Tales of Abilene Kansas: Gunfighters, Gamblers, and the Wild Spirit of the Old West
Wild West Podcast - April 14, 2024 03:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEmbark on a thrilling journey to the raucous streets of 19th-century Abilene with us, where the legends of the Wild West come alive. Get ready to be transported to a world where cowboys, outlaws, and lawmen like Wild Bill Hickok and Tom Smith walked with a swagger, and the promise of prosperity ...
Echoes from Fort Dodge: The Pioneering Trials of Major Douglas and the Clash with the Kiowa
Wild West Podcast - April 10, 2024 02:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsFeel the icy winds and hear the echoes of challenge and survival as we unveil the untold narratives of Fort Dodge's pioneering spirits. This episode promises to transplant you to the heart of a 19th-century military outpost, where Major Henry Douglas and his command contended with more than just...
Pioneering the Heartland: Isadore Douglas' Perilous Journey and the Spirit of the Santa Fe Trail
Wild West Podcast - March 26, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEmbark on a trek through time as we uncover the remarkable story of Isadore Douglas and her family's poignant journey westward in the aftermath of the Civil War. Imagine braving the unknown frontier, where every step is a dance with danger and every letter home is a testament to survival. You're...
Fortifying the Frontier: Major General Dodge, Indian Diplomacy, and Life on the Western Kansas Plains
Wild West Podcast - March 23, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsStep into the dusty boots of Major General Grenville Dodge as we venture into the heart of the post-Civil War American frontier, where securing the wild plains was as treacherous as it was vital. Our episode, guided by an esteemed historian, captures the essence of life at Fort Dodge, the strate...
Echoes of the Untamed: Celebrating the Unsung African American Cowboys of the American West
Wild West Podcast - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsStep back in time on our auditory trail as we unearth the powerful yet overlooked stories of African American cowboys. Through the unyielding dust of cattle drives and the camaraderie of the trail, we pay homage to trailblazers like Bose Ikard, who navigated the complexities of a post-slavery Am...
Whispers of the Wild West: The Bose Ikard Story
Wild West Podcast - February 21, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsStep back in time on our auditory trail as we unearth the powerful yet overlooked stories of African American cowboys. Through the unyielding dust of cattle drives and the camaraderie of the trail, we pay homage to trailblazers like Bose Ikard, who navigated the complexities of a post-slavery Am...
The Untold Legacy of Black American Cowboys: Nat Love's Journey and the Rise of the Western Trailblazers
Wild West Podcast - February 13, 2024 23:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsDiscover the unsung heroes of the Wild West as we share the riveting tales of Black American Cowboys, who emerged as skilled drovers and cow punchers in the post-Civil War era. Our journey through history celebrates these trailblazers, whose stories are often overshadowed, despite making up one-...
Hunting Buffalo South of the Arkansas River: The Billy Dixon Story
Wild West Podcast - February 02, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsIn the fall of 1872 Billy Dixon and Mike McCabe, both buffalo hunters enter a newly established community called Dodge City. The streets were lined with wagons bringing in hides, and getting supplies. The railroad station was not a station at all but a boxcar serving as a temporary depot. The to...
Trading Bullets and Buffalo Hides on the Frontier
Wild West Podcast - February 02, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsStrap on your spurs and hold onto your hats as I, Cranky McCabe, whisk you away to the days when Dodge City was overrun with buffalo hunters, traders, and outlaws. Ever wondered what it'd be like to stand in the midst of a buffalo stampede or face down danger at the turn of a card? Our latest jo...
The True Story Behind the Founding of Dodge City
Wild West Podcast - January 31, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsIn this episode, we delve deep into the captivating early years of Dodge City, Kansas, a frontier town that transformed from a solitary Sod House into a thriving community, mainly due to the arrival of the railroad and the vision of its pioneering citizens. Drawing on the accounts of Frank Hopp...
The Fabric of a Boomtown: Dodge City's Origin and the Characters Who Wove Its Story
Wild West Podcast - January 31, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEver wonder how a legendary Wild West town like Dodge City came to be? Prepare to be transported to the very roots of this iconic boomtown, where the dreams of early settlers flourished alongside the roaring trains of progress. Your ears won't believe the tales of Dodge City's first entrepreneur...
Braving the Blizzard with General Custer: An Unforgettable Journey Through the 1868 Winter Campaign and the Pursuit of an Elusive Enemy
Wild West Podcast - December 17, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsImagine journeying through a blizzard-stricken landscape in late 1868, alongside General Custer and his men. Intrigued? That's just a taste of the thrilling expedition we embark on in today's episode, as we delve deep into General Sheridan's campaign. We're thrust into the harsh realities of the...
Unwrapping Christmas in the Old West: Pioneer Traditions, Dodge City Divides, and the Heartening Tale of the Kincaid Family's Festive Feast
Wild West Podcast - December 16, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsJoin us on a captivating journey back in time as we unravel the heartwarming traditions of Christmas in the Old West. We've enlisted the help of historian Lucian Ruhl to paint a vivid picture of Christmas celebrations among pioneers, cowboys, and settlers. Sit back and immerse yourself in fascin...
Exploring the Klondike Gold Rush: The Chilling Tale of 'The Cremation of Sam McGee' and the Harsh Reality of the Yukon Wilderness
Wild West Podcast - December 02, 2023 22:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsBrace yourself for an unforgettable foray into the captivating narrative of Robert Service's poem, "The Cremation of Sam McGee." As the icy winds of the Klondike Gold Rush era whip around you, absorb the poignant tale of two friends' perilous quest for gold. Discover the historical significance ...
Christmas Craziness in the Miner's Camp: Unveiling 'A Miner's Christmas Carol' and the Tumultuous Holiday Misadventures of Goskin and Driscoll
Wild West Podcast - December 01, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsPicture this: it's 1858, a rugged miner's camp is bustling with activity, and a piano mysteriously shows up just in time for Christmas Eve. Oh, the chaos and hilarity that ensues! Journey with us as we follow our hearty miners wrestling with setting up the instrument and scrambling to find a pla...
Tales and Trials on the Kansas Plains: Richard Irving Dodge's Awe-Inspiring Buffalo Encounter and the Heated Conflicts of Fort Dodge
Wild West Podcast - November 29, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsPrepare to be transported back to the Kansas plains of 1872! You'll journey alongside Richard Irving Dodge, a soldier stationed at the heart of the Wild West, as he recounts the awe-inspiring sight of a massive buffalo herd numbering in the hundreds of thousands. The vast prairie comes alive as ...
Buffalo Hunt and Whiskey Busts: The Wild Exploits of George W Brown, Prairie Dog Morrow, and a Tumultuous Night at Fort Dodge
Wild West Podcast - November 24, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsSettle in, saddle up and join us as we ride alongside George W Brown and Prairie Dog Morrow, two audacious characters who guide us through the exhilarating era of buffalo hunting in the Great Plains of the 1870s. Hear how they mastered the art of buffalo hunting and their thrilling adventures fr...
Buffalo Hunt and Whiskey Busts: The Wild Exploits of George W Brown, Prairie Dog Morrow, and a Tumultuous Night at Buffalo City
Wild West Podcast - November 24, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsSettle in, saddle up and join us as we ride alongside George W Brown and Prairie Dog Morrow, two audacious characters who guide us through the exhilarating era of buffalo hunting in the Great Plains of the 1870s. Hear how they mastered the art of buffalo hunting and their thrilling adventures fr...
Unearthing the Buffalo Dystopia: The Catastrophe of Overhunting and the Medicine Lodge Treaty Consequences
Wild West Podcast - November 23, 2023 18:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsImagine the southern plains once teeming with 50 million buffaloes, a resource so vast it was considered inexhaustible. Then, picture it transforming into a desolate, putrid desert, the aftermath of a rampant hunting spree fueled by the discovery of buffalo leather by tanneries worldwide, the we...
Thrills and Tales from the Frontier: George 'Hoodoo' Brown's Exciting Exploits and Jack Stilwell's Gripping War Experience
Wild West Podcast - November 23, 2023 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsGet ready to hitch a ride to the wild frontier with tales from the legendary George W Brown, also known as Hoodoo Brown. Born under the Missouri skies in 1847, he invites us into his past, from fighting in the Union Army to life as a bullwacker, hauling wood for the government. His trailblazing ...
Adventures and Adrenaline in the Wild West: James Masterson's Battle of Ingalls and the Unforgettable Escape in Ingalls Oklahoma
Wild West Podcast - November 15, 2023 01:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsStrap yourselves in folks, we're about to embark on a thrilling journey through the wild and gritty tales of the legendary Wild West! Ever heard of the infamous Bat Masterson? Well, this episode is all about his equally intriguing brother, James Masterson. We shine a spotlight on his tumultuous ...
Survival and Suspense in the Wild West: Josiah Wright Mooar's Thrilling Adventure into Frontier Life and Buffalo Hunting
Wild West Podcast - November 10, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEver thought about how life was in the Wild West? Imagine, the rawness of survival against the elements, the adrenaline of buffalo hunts, and the intrigue of lawmen and outlaws! I'm inviting you to saddle up and join us on this journey as we live vicariously through the life of our protagonist, ...
Thrills and Tales of the Frontier: Charting the Untamed Life of Moses 'California Joe' Milner
Wild West Podcast - November 02, 2023 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsAre you ready to step back in time with us to the age of the American frontier? This episode unfurls the tapestry of the life of the renowned Indian scout, Moses Milner, more famously known as California Joe. His tale, as wild and untamed as the frontier he called home, begins with his youthful ...
Humor and High-Stakes in the Wild West: Luke McGlue's Saloon Showdown and Radical Game-changer Plan
Wild West Podcast - October 28, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsHold onto your hats as we whisk you away on a wild adventure with the charismatic Luke McGlue! Imagine a hidden backroom in the Lady Gay Saloon, brimming with peculiar jars and the air thick with anticipation. It’s a laughable escapade until the lights go out and bullets start to fly! If that’s ...
Chaos and Cigars in the Wild West: Stirring Ventures of Luke McGlue and the Perplexed Cigar Merchant
Wild West Podcast - October 27, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEver wondered what happens when a charming mischief-maker crosses paths with a hapless cigar salesman in the wild, wild west? Buckle up and get ready for a roller-coaster of an adventure as we follow the delightful exploits of Luke Maglue, our very own Kansas troublemaker, and Saddler, our unwit...
Humor and Heroics in Dodge City: The Hilarious Exploits of Luke 'Buster' McGlue and the Spirited Saga of a Pet Bear
Wild West Podcast - October 27, 2023 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsEver wondered how a man named Luke McGlue transformed the wild west of Dodge City with his infectious laughter and pranks? Or what happens when a pet bear named Patty runs amok in a hotel and ends up as the main course for Christmas dinner? Buckle up, as we take a ride into the humorous and hero...
Pranks and Ploys in the Wild West: A Gritty Dive into the Dodge House Antics and Legends of Buffalo City
Wild West Podcast - October 26, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsHave you ever wondered what pranks looked like in the Wild West? Well, imagine being a naive, greenhorn man stepping into one set up by the seasoned regulars at the Dodge House. This episode whisks you into a wild adventure, spun from the tale of a man who fancied himself a lady killer being pla...
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