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.
Wild West Podcast
Celebrating 150 Years of the Western Cattle Trail: Fireside Stories, Musical Heritage, and Frontier Legends with Historian Brad Smalley and Filmmaker Ken Spurgeon
Unearth the history of the American West as we celebrate the momentous 150th anniversary of the Western Cattle Trail. Join us for an unparalleled event scheduled for November 1st and 2nd, 2024, where you'll secure insights into the legendary tales that shaped the frontier. Historian Brad Smalley will captivate you at the newly added Upland Ranch Fireside Stories event on October 31st, sharing enchanting stories of Dodge City and cowboy life by the fire's glow. Discover how you can immerse yourself in this lively historical journey and claim your spot before the October 23rd deadline.
As our grand celebration concludes, don't miss the screening of "Home on the Range" at Boot Hill Museum on November 2nd. This special film explores the rich legacy of the iconic anthem of the West, spotlighting its roots in Smith County, Kansas. Stay for the engaging panel discussion with the film's director, Ken Spurgeon, and special guests Mitch Holtus and Dean Holtus, sure to provide profound insights into the music and culture of the American West. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable look into the stories and melodies that have defined our heritage.
so get ready to saddle up for the 150th anniversary conference of the western cattle trail. Mark your calendars for november 1st and 2nd 2024. Don't miss out on this historic event. Secure your seat now at westerncattletrailassociationcom slash conference dash info or contact us at wildwestpodcast at gmailcom to get your enrollment form. Hurry. The deadline to sign up is October 23rd 2024. Those interested in attending the conference should note that the registration fee is $75 per person and registration can be completed via the organization's website. Per person and registration can be completed via the organization's website. Also, we have added two additional events to your calendar.
Speaker 1:On Thursday, october 31st at 7.30pm, the Western Cattle Trail Association is excited to introduce a new Upland Ranch Fireside Stories event. This event offers participants arriving early for the conference an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable evening of cowboy fireside stories with historian Brad Smalley at the prestigious Upland Ranch on the edge of the Western Cattle Trail. Brad will regale attendees with unique stories of the Old West, including tales from Dodge City, cattle trail stories and insights into life on the frontier. This promises to be an event you will want to attend.
Speaker 1:Don't miss the special film screening of Home on the Range at Boot Hill Museum on Saturday, november 2nd, following the Western Cattle Trail's 150th Anniversary Conference. The film screening will begin at 4 o'clock, followed by a panel discussion from 5 to 5.30. Film screening will begin at 4 o'clock, followed by a panel discussion from 5 to 5.30. The film tells the unforgettable story of the authorship, preservation and legacy of the iconic song Home on the Range and the location where this unofficial anthem of the West was written in Smith County, kansas. After the viewing, the film's director, wichita native Ken Spurgeon, and the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, mitch Holtus, along with Mitch's father and 2024 Kansas City Hall of Fame inductee, dean Holtus, will lead a Q&A about the film and its subject matter.
Speaker 2:I ride an old pain, I lead an old hand. I'm off for Montana for to throw the hula hand. They feed in the coolies, they water in the draw. Their tails are all matted and their backs are all raw. Ride around, little doogie. Ride around real slow.