The Wild West Extravaganza
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True Tales from the Old West!

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Nov. 19, 2025

Ordinary People Who Became Old West Legends (ENCORE)

When most folks think about the Old West, they almost immediately envision daring lawmen and bloodthirsty outlaws. But did you know that the frontier was filled with ordinary people who also lived truly extraordinary lives? T...

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Nov. 14, 2025

Dan Bogan: The West’s Most Elusive Fugitive

At just 21 years old, Dan Bogan was already facing a death sentence. After a drunken rampage in Texas ended in murder, he and his partner were found guilty and ordered to hang, but Dan wasn’t the type to go quietly. In a chao...

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Nov. 6, 2025

Bounty Hunters of the Wild West: Fact or Fiction?

Did Bounty Hunters really exist in the Old West, or is that just another invention of Hollywood? The truth is a lot more complicated than the movies make it seem. Law enforcement in the Old West was patchwork at best, often m...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Barney Riggs: The Deadliest Gunfighter You've Never Heard Of

Barney Riggs was one of the Old West’s most notorious and controversial gunfighters. Born in Arkansas in 1856, Riggs moved to Texas as a child, where violence quickly became a family tradition. At just 18, he killed a friend ...

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Oct. 23, 2025

Top 10 Deadliest Gunfighters

Who was the deadliest gunfighter of the Old West? Legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and Jesse James all have larger-than-life reputations, but the truth is often a lot messier. Join me as we break down the facts a...

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Oct. 15, 2025

Billy Dixon & the 2nd Battle of Adobe Walls

On June 27th, 1874, a handful of buffalo hunters found themselves surrounded by hundreds of Comanche at a place called Adobe Walls. Outnumbered more than twenty to one, the odds of survival looked slim. Nevertheless, it was h...

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Cool Story’s w/ a Dose Of Vulgarity

"Good concise histories with just enough dick jokes to keep even the most Swearengen-like ruffian satisfied."

EndlessPlane | June 23, 2020

Funny, unprofessional, irreverent, & informative

"Great stuff. Keep up the good work!"

BuffaloBill78 | June 12, 2020

Hardcore History for the Wild West

"Funny and factual, you can tell Josh does his research not only in the happenings of the Wild West but in lyrics for 90’s rap music. Put it together and somehow it works. He’s got an amazing gift as …"

el ranchero x | May 12, 2020

Awesome Work Josh!

"This is a great podcast to follow along with. You can listen to back to back episodes with ease. The host pushes plenty of content. The delivery is not dry and Josh often keeps things light, which is…"

Jghalstead1 | Oct. 24, 2024

Absolutely love this show

"This is my absolute favorite podcast I listen to it every day. The content is absolutely amazing Josh keep up the good work"

washingto capitals | Dec. 31, 2024

One of my favs!

"A very fun and informative podcast. I listen to every episode."

movinfreight | Dec. 14, 2024