Wild West Podcast
Welcome to Wild West podcast where fact and legend merge. The Wild West Podcast presents the true accounts of individuals, who settled in a town 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 now as we take you back in history, to the legends of the Wild West.
Wild West Podcast
Unmasking Wild Bill Hickok: Debating His Legend, Kansas Criticism, and the Hickok-Tutt Gunfight
Was Wild Bill Hickok a larger-than-life hero or a product of wild exaggerations? This episode promises to uncover the truth behind Colonel George Ward Nichols' controversial portrayal of Hickok in Harper's New Monthly magazine. You'll hear about how Kansas newspapers didn't hold back in criticizing Nichols' hyperbolic claims and learn about the unfiltered character of journalism during that period. We also discuss Springfield, Missouri's transformation post-Civil War and how Union veterans influenced the town's atmosphere, bringing to light the simmering tensions and lasting resentments that defined the era.
Step back in time with us as we dissect the romanticized legend of Wild Bill Hickok, exploring his personal sense of honor and the complex relationships that shaped him. We delve into the infamous Hickok-Tutt gunfight—the pivotal event that catapulted Hickok into Western legend. And don’t miss our examination of the archetype of the Western lawman, highlighting how Hickok set the gold standard for future lawmen in Kansas cow towns. From a historic gunfight to the enduring mythos of Western law enforcement, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the man behind the legend and his lasting impact on American history.