Best The Wild West Extravaganza Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Horn | Assassin (Part 3) 39:01

2h ago39:01

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Tom Horn first arrived in Wyoming in 1892. He had spent most of a decade chasing Apache down in Arizona before diving headfirst into a feud known as the Pleasant Valley War. Although Tom’s actions during the feud remain unclear, he most likely fought on the side of the Tewksbury’s against their avowed enemies, the Grahams. And despite wearing the b…

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Tom Horn | Range Wars (Part 2) 42:05

6h ago42:05

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Regarding Old West feuds, Arizona’s Pleasant Valley War ranked among the most violent. Also known as the Graham-Tewksbury feud, this conflict would rage on for over a decade and see a death toll from between twenty to fifty men, some of whom fell at the hands of a notorious up-and-coming killer by the name of Tom Horn. And, of course, this would no…

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Tom Horn | Apache Wars (Part 1) 40:36

1h ago40:36

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“Killing men is my specialty. I look at it as a business proposition, and I think I have a corner on the market.” – Tom Horn, scout, lawman, detective, and assassin. As a young man, Tom Horn walked the rough cow towns of Dodge and Newton before cutting his teeth and fighting Apache down in Arizona. Graduated to the Range Wars, and in time, Horn wou…

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The REAL Lonesome Dove 33:59

1h ago33:59

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Lonesome Dove, the 11th novel of famed author Larry McMurtry, was published in 1985. Four years later, the characters Augustus McCrae and Woodrow F. Call were immortalized on screen by actors Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones. But did you know that much of Lonesome Dove was inspired by real-life people and events? Today, we discuss the real history…

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Legends of the Wild West | Outlaws, Gunfighters, & Lawmen 3:56:16

5d ago3:56:16

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There is no new episode this week. Instead, I thought I'd share a compilation of previously released material. In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we’ll discuss Comanche Jack Stilwell, his heroics during the Battle of Beecher Island, and his brother’s time in Tombstone. Afterward, we’ll join Billy the Kid and his pals over at Whit…

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3 hour Draft Day Extravaganza! 3:06:33

10d ago3:06:33

3:06:33

Jerm and Richie do a Draft watch along! We're joined by Mitch! (mitchelladams492) It's long! Another offseason hang!By richard najar

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Offseason Catch Up! 57:03

10d ago57:03

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Super late upload! Sorry! Jerm and Richie catch up on the offseason happenings! Just a cute lil hang!By richard najar

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John Colter | The First Mountain Man 41:10

1M ago41:10

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Considered by many to be the first Mountain Man, John Colter first came west with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. When they head back to civilization, Colter instead chooses to stay behind. He’d live with the Crow tribe and go on to be the first American to cast eyes on the Teton Mountains, Colter’s Hell, and what’s now known as Yellowstone Nationa…

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Lewis & Clark | The Journey's End (Part 6) 30:30

20d ago30:30

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Today, we’ll follow the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they return to civilization. We’ll also discuss the lives of a few key figures post-expedition. What ever happened to Sacagawea? What about her son, Pomp? How about George Drouillard? Finally, we’ll examine the mysterious death of Captain Meriwether Lewis. Check out the website for more true tal…

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Lewis & Clark | The Blackfeet (Part 5) 20:28

1M ago20:28

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In July of 1806, Captain Meriwether Lewis and three of his companions had a violent confrontation with the Blackfeet, resulting in at least one dead warrior. This encounter would lead to strained relations between the United States and the Blackfeet Confederacy and result in decades of bloodshed. But is the official story – as told by the Corps of …

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High Seas Slaughter (Part One) 32:26

2M ago32:26

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Over the next two episodes Rab and Kerry will be taking a look at a horrific mass murder that took place on the Mary Russell, an Irish cargo ship, in 1828. Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheCelticTalesChroniclespodcast Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-…

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Lewis & Clark | York & Fort Clatsop (Part 4) 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Despite being a slave, York enjoyed unprecedented freedom during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Unfortunately, this would not last, and once back in Missouri, York returned to a life of bondage. Unlike the other men of the Corps of Discovery, York was not paid for his services, and William Clark refused to grant him his freedom. What was York’s ul…

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Lewis & Clark | The Shoshone (Part 3) 41:11

2M ago41:11

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In the spring of 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition departed from the Mandan and followed the Missouri River west into Montana. They would need to cross the Rocky Mountains before the snow began to fall, and to that, they would need to find the Shoshone. Also discussed are the hunting on the upper Missouri, the portage of the Great Falls, and a f…

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Lewis & Clark | Sacagawea & Daniel Boone (Part 2) 47:10

2M ago47:10

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One aspect of the Lewis and Clark expedition that’s often overlooked is that much of their success hinged largely on the good graces of the various Indigenous people on whose land they were crossing. Today, as we follow the expedition up Missouri, we’ll take a look at several such encounters, first with the Oto and Missouri tribes, then Arikara, th…

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Lewis & Clark | The Corps of Discovery (Part 1) 46:09

2M ago46:09

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In the Spring of 1803, the United States acquired the Territory of Louisiana, a largely uncharted tract of wilderness stretching from Canada all the way down to New Orleans, over 800,000 square miles that, as the maps were concerned, remained a mystery. President Thomas Jefferson ordered an expedition to explore Louisiana west to the Pacific Ocean …

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Introducing American Criminal 13:32

3M ago13:32

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From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a new true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. The debut season tackles one of the country’s most sensational cases: The Menendez Murd…

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Irish Dragons, Sea Serpents and other Cryptids 57:19

3M ago57:19

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Kerry and Rab take a deep dive into the lives of Irish and Scottish dragons, mermaids, sea serpents and other cryptids. Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheCelticTalesChroniclespodcast Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/celtic-tales-storytelling-show-tickets-503373151647 Follow @TheKerr…

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Claude Dallas | Killer Cowboy 1:50:11

3M ago1:50:11

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They say Claude Dallas was the last of the Mountain Men; A modern-day cowboy and fur trapper just living life on his terms. A throwback to the Mountain Men like Jim Bridger, Jed Smith, and Kit Carson. The only thing was the authorities just wouldn’t let Dallas be. First, it was the FBI, then the Bureau of Land Management, and finally, a pair of Gam…

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Irish Women Pirates. Part Three - Anne Bonny & Mary Read 38:43

4M ago38:43

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In this episode Rab and Kerry explore the life and world of Ann Bonny an Irish pirate in the Caribbean, and her swashbuckling buddy Mary Read. It is a tale of adventure, death and cursing women. Enjoy! Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheCelticTalesChroniclespodcast Tickets for the Celtic Tales storytelling show: https://www.e…

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Irish Women Pirates. Part Two - Launching the Pirate Ship 36:50

4M ago36:50

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In this episode Kerry and Rab have a look at belief systems of pirates, including the relationship between Saint Brigid and the Vodou faith. This episode was recorded live in Galway City Library on 1st February, St Brigid's Day, and features a caravan of (possibly) French Tractors rolling by the library... Thanks to Caroline Rowan and all the city …

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Black Cowboys 3:09:47

4M ago3:09:47

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In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we’ll discuss Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi. We’ll also take a look at the opposite end of the spectrum with Cherokee Bill – the son of a buffalo hunter who became one of the deadliest outlaws of Indian Territory. Finally we’ll celebrate the life and …

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Irish Women Pirates. Part One - The Pirate Queen 50:00

4M ago50:00

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In this first episode of Season Two, Rab and Kerry take a deep dive into The Pirate Queen herself, Granuaile, as she fights, loves, gives birth in the middle of a sea battle, and finally shows Queen Elizabeth Tudor who's the real boss. Clarification: Rab gets his dates mixed up at one point and says 1856 instead of 1586. Support the show on Patreon…

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Legends and Outlaws | An Old West Marathon 3:46:52

4M ago3:46:52

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In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we’ll discuss George Parrot, aka Big Nose George – a lesser-known outlaw who had a noose around his neck more times than you'd believe. And that’s just half the story! You’ll never guess how this one ends! Afterward, we’ll hop over to El Paso for a legendary showdown between madams Big Alice Abb…

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Conference Championship Weekend! 30:56

4M ago30:56

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We talk about the NFL's recent coaching hires! Jeremy went 3 of 4 in his divisional round picks! We look ahead to the Championship games! All that and more on Bitter Rivals! IG: BitterRivalsPodBy richard najar

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John Wesley Hardin's Final Stand (Part 4) 42:56

4M ago42:56

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John Wesley Hardin killed his first man at the age of 15, and for the next decade, he would continue to kill. The exact number of victims is unknown, but it’s estimated that anywhere from twenty to forty men fell before Hardin’s guns, making him one of the deadliest shootists of the Old West. Then, at the age of 25, Hardin went to prison. After num…

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Rams ELIMINATED in the Wild Card Round! 52:16

4M ago52:16

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We had to record twice! Rams lose to Lions! 1 point! McVay coaching blunders! Jeremy's picks did not do good! We call Mitch again! His packers are going to SF! Lots of fun this week!By richard najar

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The Sutton-Taylor Feud | John Wesley Hardin (Part 3) 52:12

5M ago52:12

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The Sutton-Taylor feud was one of the deadliest of the Old West. On one side you had the Taylor clan – descendants of Virginian Josiah Taylor, who settled near Cuero in DeWitt County. Tough-as-nails patriarchs Pitkin and Creed, along with their many sons and nephews, formed the backbone of their faction. Their adversaries, initially tied to the nef…

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Super Wild Card Weekend! 56:07

5M ago56:07

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We're back with playoff action! Pete Carroll OUT in Seattle! Belichick and Saban gone, too! Richie talks Rams/Lions matchup! Jeremy makes his final Pick Six Parlay! We call our friend MITCH(@mitchelladams492)! He talks about his Packers chances against the Cowboys! All that and more on this week's Bitter Rivals! IG: BitterRivalsPod Jeremy's pick 6:…

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John Wesley Hardin vs Wild Bill Hickok (Part 2) 36:16

5M ago36:16

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John Wesley Hardin – the Old West gunfighter who not only faced down Wild Bill Hickok but also gained infamy for (allegedly) shooting a man merely for snoring! Join me as we examine both of these incidents, as well as Hardin’s encounter with the Bloody Bender family of Kansas, the time a belt buckle saved his life, and the lead up to the infamous S…

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The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger | Interview with Rib Hillis & Paul Epstein 1:27:45

5M ago1:27:45

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Join me in a discussion with actor Rib Hillis and producer Paul Epstein as we discuss the upcoming premiere of INSP’s The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger! As a fur trapper, legendary mountain man Jim Bridger explored the entire distant West and survived countless hair-raising adventures. Now, he's a respected trail guide and army scout who knows every ri…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

The Wild West Extravaganza Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Wild West Extravaganza

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The Celtic Tales Chronicles Podcast

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Bitter Rivals

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Tom Horn | Assassin (Part 3) 39:01

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Tom Horn | Range Wars (Part 2) 42:05

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Tom Horn | Apache Wars (Part 1) 40:36

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The REAL Lonesome Dove 33:59

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Legends of the Wild West | Outlaws, Gunfighters, & Lawmen 3:56:16

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3 hour Draft Day Extravaganza! 3:06:33

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Offseason Catch Up! 57:03

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John Colter | The First Mountain Man 41:10

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Lewis & Clark | The Journey's End (Part 6) 30:30

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Lewis & Clark | The Blackfeet (Part 5) 20:28

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High Seas Slaughter (Part One) 32:26

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Lewis & Clark | York & Fort Clatsop (Part 4) 27:00

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Lewis & Clark | The Shoshone (Part 3) 41:11

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Lewis & Clark | Sacagawea & Daniel Boone (Part 2) 47:10

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Lewis & Clark | The Corps of Discovery (Part 1) 46:09

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Introducing American Criminal 13:32

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Irish Dragons, Sea Serpents and other Cryptids 57:19

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Claude Dallas | Killer Cowboy 1:50:11

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Irish Women Pirates. Part Three - Anne Bonny & Mary Read 38:43

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Irish Women Pirates. Part Two - Launching the Pirate Ship 36:50

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Black Cowboys 3:09:47

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Irish Women Pirates. Part One - The Pirate Queen 50:00

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Legends and Outlaws | An Old West Marathon 3:46:52

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Conference Championship Weekend! 30:56

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John Wesley Hardin's Final Stand (Part 4) 42:56

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Rams ELIMINATED in the Wild Card Round! 52:16

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The Sutton-Taylor Feud | John Wesley Hardin (Part 3) 52:12

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Super Wild Card Weekend! 56:07

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John Wesley Hardin vs Wild Bill Hickok (Part 2) 36:16

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The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger | Interview with Rib Hillis & Paul Epstein 1:27:45

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