Wild West Podcast
Welcome to the Wild West podcast, where fact and legend merge. We present the true accounts of individuals who settled in towns built out of hunger for money, regulated by fast guns, who walked on both sides of the law, patrolling, investing in, and regulating the brothels, saloons, and gambling houses. These are stories of the men who made the history of the Old West come alive - bringing with them the birth of legends, brought to order by a six-gun and laid to rest with their boots on. Join us as we take you back in history to the legends of the Wild West. You can support our show by subscribing to Exclusive access to premium content at Wild West Podcast + https://www.buzzsprout.com/64094/subscribe or just buy us a cup of coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/wildwestpodcast
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281 episodes
Unearthing the Language of the American Frontier: Michael King's Journey Through Cowboy Etymology
What makes a true cowboy? It goes far beyond the iconic hat and weathered expression – it lives in the worn leather of a saddle that's witnessed countless sunsets and the rhythmic jingle of spurs that speak their own language. In this c...
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The Forgotten Marshal: Ed Masterson's Eternal Patrol
Ghost stories often begin with dark and stormy nights, but Marshal Ed Masterson's begins with moonlit rails and the low, mournful groan of Santa Fe tracks. This poetic journey through time explores the tragic fate of a forgotten lawman whose re...
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A Journey Through Time: The Mueller-Schmidt House of Dodge City
Step across the threshold of the Mueller-Schmidt House and embark on a captivating journey through time. This remarkable limestone residence in Dodge City, Kansas—affectionately known as the "Home of Stone"—stands as one of America's most authe...
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What Makes a Story Truly Humorous? Clay Calloway's Journey Through Dodge City's Wild Past
Ever wondered how true American humor differs from its European counterparts? Clay Calloway joins the Wild West Podcast to reveal the secrets behind genuine frontier storytelling through his introduction to "The Legends of Dodge City: The Enter...
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The Mysterious Life of Dutch Henry Borne
The tangled web of myth and reality surrounding Dutch Henry Borne reveals a captivating window into the American frontier experience. Our exploration of this enigmatic outlaw's life continues as we examine the controversial claims and countercl...
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Whiskey pours as the true story of the man who inspired Lonesome Dove unfolds
Some monsters aren't fiction – they're buried in Dodge City Cemetery beneath stones that read "beloved husband and father."The story of Print Olive might be the most shocking true tale we've covered on Whiskey and Westerns. While sippin...
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How a Dog Survived a Drunken Gunslinger's Bullets
Step back in time to the dusty, lawless streets of Dodge City, Kansas as we unravel the enigmatic legend of "Mysterious" Dave Mathers over glasses of Knob Creek bourbon. Few characters in Western lore earned their nicknames more honestly than M...
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The Forgotten Heroes of the Santa Fe Trail: Valor at Little Coon Creek
Gunfire echoes across the Kansas plains, where desperate men take cover behind a hasty barricade of battered wagons and lifeless horses. With their ammunition dangerously low and hope dwindling, the situation looks grim—until one valiant soldie...
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Between Two Worlds: How Broken Treaties Sparked the Southern Plains Conflict
The violent clashes that erupted across the Kansas frontier in 1868 have often been shrouded in overly simplistic narratives. Historian Dr. Jeff Broome courageously challenges these conventional interpretations, revealing the intricate realitie...
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Prairie Dog Chronicles
Step back in time to the American frontier of 1872, where massive buffalo herds still thundered across the plains in their ancient migration patterns. Through the eyes of George W. Brown, we witness these magnificent beasts as they moved with t...
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Andy the Swede: How One Man's Hands Shaped Dodge City
The American frontier conjures images of famous lawmen and outlaws, but what about the quiet builders who shaped towns like Dodge City from the ground up? Meet Andrew "Andy the Swede" Johnson, a remarkable immigrant whose hands literally constr...
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The Quiet Architect of Dodge City
What if everything you thought you knew about the taming of the American West was incomplete? The legendary gunfights and larger-than-life lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson have dominated our understanding of frontier towns like Dodge Ci...
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The Man Who Made Dodge City Built an Empire, Lost His Soul
The remarkable tale of Robert M. Wright—the forgotten empire builder who transformed the American frontier—unfolds like a dime novel with shocking twists of fate that reality itself couldn't have scripted better.Born to Maryland aristoc...
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Bullets for Whiskey: The Truth Behind Old West Drinking
Pour yourself a shot and settle in for an entertaining journey through Dodge City lore and fine spirits! Our debut episode of "Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday" brings together host Mike King and Dodge City historian Brad Smalley to explore fr...
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The Gem That Sparkles Yet: Belle Starr's Tragic End
The enduring legend of Belle Starr, America's notorious "Bandit Queen," culminates in this riveting final episode that traces her tragic demise and extraordinary posthumous transformation. After the death of her husband Sam Starr in 1886, Belle...
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Wild West: Where Fact Meets Legend
Saddle up for a journey into the heart of podcast storytelling excellence as we explore the remarkable success of the Wild West Podcast. Since 2017, this captivating show has transported listeners back to frontier America through its perfect ta...
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The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee is Seeking Nominations
Get ready to celebrate the spirit of the West! The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee is thrilled to invite you to honor remarkable individuals, both living legends and those who...
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Belle Starr: From Tragedy to Outlaw Sanctuary at Younger's Bend
The rugged terrain of Indian Territory in the 1880s offered both peril and possibility—a perfect backdrop for one woman's remarkable transformation from grieving widow to frontier legend. After losing both her brother to war and her husband to ...
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Bulls, Bravado, and Bourbon: Dodge City's Independence Day
Step back in time to July 4, 1884, when Dodge City, Kansas staged one of the most audacious spectacles ever seen on American frontier soil – a genuine Mexican bullfight. As the cattle trade slowed and prosperity waned, former Mayor A.B. Webster...
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Myra Maybel Shirley: What makes a woman ride with outlaws?
The remarkable transformation of Myra Maybel Shirley from educated piano player to notorious outlaw woman unfolds against the chaotic backdrop of post-Civil War Texas. What forces drive a respectable young woman into the dangerous world of outl...
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Part 1 Introduction Black Sunday's Wrath
The afternoon of April 14, 1935, began with an unsettling calm across the southern Great Plains. After weeks of relentless dust storms, this brief moment of respite felt almost divine—until an ominous black line appeared on the horizon. Witness...
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Guns, Greek, and Guerrillas: Belle Starr's Untold Beginning
The infamous Belle Starr—a pistol-packing outlaw queen of the Wild West or a misunderstood historical figure whose legend overshadows reality? This fascinating exploration of Myra Maybel Shirley Starr reveals the stark contrast between the woma...
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Echoes of the Kiowa: Sacred Stories, Spiritual Power, and the Legacy of Satanta
The sprawling plains of North America once thundered with the hoofbeats of countless bison and horses belonging to the Kiowa Nation – a people experiencing a golden age of cultural flourishing in the early 19th century. From their origins near ...
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Pistols and Petticoats: How Five Women Rewrote Western History
Step back in time to the American frontier where five extraordinary women defied expectations and carved their names into history. The vast expanses of the American West weren't just shaped by cowboys and outlaws – they were transf...
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Death Misfire: How a Jammed Gun Saved Wild Bill Hickok in Hays City
A single mechanical failure changed the course of Western history on a hot July night in 1870. When Medal of Honor recipient Private John Kile pressed his Army Remington against Wild Bill Hickok's head and pulled the trigger, the hammer fell wi...
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