Best Keith Halliday Podcasts (2025)

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Morgan Day – 20 Years On: ‘I feared that someone could be killed’ 51:17

3h ago51:17

51:17

20 years to the day, Linfield manager David Jeffrey and Glentoran striker Chris Morgan join Keith Bailie in the studio to discuss one of the most infamous games in Irish League history. On the pitch, Chris Morgan scored a late winner to given Glentoran a 3-2 win in the title decider. But the match was overshadowed by some of the worst crowd trouble…

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‘I’m really concerned for next generation of Irish League goalkeepers’: Michael Dougherty 55:04

7d ago55:04

55:04

Is the football nation that gave the world Pat Jennings falling behind when it comes to producing top class goalkeepers? Derry City’s Head of Goalkeeping Michael Dougherty joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss the future of goalkeeping in the Irish League. Michael discusses the role of the goalkeeper in modern, how clubs mus…

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Bonus: Rory McIlroy achieves sporting immortality with Masters victory 36:43

8d ago36:43

36:43

On Sunday night at Augusta National, Rory Mcilroy defeated Justin Rose in a heart-stopping playoff to win the Masters for the first time in his career. The Holywood man has become the sixth person to complete a career grand slam. In this BelTel Football special, Keith Bailie is joined by the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and …

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“What I asked for was fair…I didn’t hold Linfield to ransom”: Joel Cooper on his shock move to Coleraine 56:26

14d ago56:26

56:26

In a BelTel Football exclusive Irish League superstar Joel Cooper opens up about his shock move from Linfield to Coleraine. Joel joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss the transfer that has dominated the headlines this season. The Irish League winner sets the record straight on why he decided to swap Windsor Pa…

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“Morgan Day heartbreak drove us on to Clean Sweep glory”: Linfield legend Winkie Murphy on glorious career 34:04

21d ago34:04

34:04

Linfield legend William Murphy joins his old gaffer David Jeffrey and host Keith Bailie in the studio for this week’s Bel Tel Football. The former defender reflects on his incredible career that saw him nine Irish League titles and seven Irish Cups over a 16 year-stint at Windsor Park. The panel also discuss the battle for second place, the Irish C…

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‘David Jeffrey and I had our fair share of fallouts’: Irish League striker Johnny McMurray 52:53

28d ago52:53

52:53

Ballymena United striker Johnny McMurray joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey to discuss his Irish League career. McMurray recalls the ecstasy of scoring an incredible winning goal in an Irish Cup Final, and the agony of the dreadful injury which will rule him out for the next 18 months. Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom joins on …

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“There is absolutely no chance of Linfield being sold”- Blues Chairman Roy McGivern after Linfield’s title win 48:28

1M ago48:28

48:28

Linfield are title winners yet again for a world record 57th time. The Blues were crowned champions of the Sports Direct Premiership this week with 6 games spare. In this weeks episode we are joined by Linfield Chairman Roy McGivern to talk about the title glory, the possibility of a Linfield sale and we also discuss the future of Blues manager Dav…

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"If Cliftonville go full time you've got to wonder just how big they can become?”- Investment consortium willing to put millions into Cliftonville 49:14

1M ago49:14

49:14

It’s a red letter day for Joe Gormley as Cliftonville defeat Glentoran 1-0 in the BetMcLean Cup Final. Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey pour over the final as 14,000 turn out for the showpiece event. Unfortunately, the game was marred by crowd trouble in the second half with the PSNI set to investigate. Meanwhile, Cliftonville ponder o…

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‘We won't be texting each other good luck before this final’: Cliftonville’s Jim Magilton and Glentoran’s Declan Devine face off before BetMcLean Cup decider 53:55

2M ago53:55

53:55

The Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom took two well know football managers out for lunch, ahead of Sunday’s BetMcLean Cup Final. Cliftonville boss Jim Magilton and Glentoran gaffer Declan Devine join the panel ahead of the Windsor Park showdown for a very special edition of Bel Tel Football. Back in the studio, Keith Bailie and …

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‘Scoring that goal was just surreal. It was an amazing feeling’: Glentoran’s Irish Cup hero Michael Halliday 50:57

2M ago50:57

50:57

Glentoran hero Michael Halliday is the special guest on this week’s BelTel Football. He joins presenter Keith Bailie, Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom and Linfield legend David Jeffrey in the studio to discuss his goal-laden career. Michael reflects on that memorable day in 2001 when he scored the winner for Glentoran against Davi…

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‘The Prague police tried to handcuff David Healy to a radiator’: Irish League legend Glenn Ferguson 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

Linfield hero Glenn Ferguson is this week’s special guest on BelTel Football. The former Glenavon and Linfield striker joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio to discuss his incredible career that saw him scored 563 goals and win five caps for Northern Ireland. Linfield’s Academy head also reflects on his time at Windsor Park, working wi…

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'I told the players if you're not with us we will go on without you': Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin 45:34

2M ago45:34

45:34

Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin joins Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey in the studio for this week’s edition of BelTel Football. The panel reflect on Tuesday night’s big game, as Linfield defeated Larne 1-0 thanks to a goal from Kieran Offord. However, the main talking point from Windsor Park was referee Shane Andrews’ decision to red card Larne fo…

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'We've lost a generation of supporters': Homeless clubs Ards and Institute make their case for stadium funding 52:36

3M ago52:36

52:36

The Chairmen of the Irish League’s homeless clubs Ards and Institute – Warren Patton and Bill Anderson – join the BelTel Football panel to state their case for a slice of the NI Football Fund. Patton reflects on his club’s fight for survival, while Anderson recalls the devastating flood that wiped out their old Riverside home. Glentoran goalkeeper …

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‘If this is the worst Blues team ever, David Healy must be some manager’: Ex-Linfield General Manager David Graham 53:05

3M ago53:05

53:05

Is there any stopping Linfield? The Blues are now 19 points clear at the top of the Sports Direct Premiership. This week former Linfield General Manager David Graham joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey on BelTel Football to discuss a fine week for David Healy’s team. The panel also debate whether there is any place in football for p…

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‘What Declan Devine has done is absolutely fantastic and there’s more to come’ Glentoran overcome Larne in Shield decider 47:56

3M ago47:56

47:56

Glentoran’s drought is over. On Tuesday night, the east Belfast side defeated Larne on penalties in the County Antrim Shield Final to win their first trophy in five years. On this week’s BelTel Football, Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey discuss the showpiece decider with some help from Glentoran manager Declan Devine and goalscorer Cha…

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"It disrupts the squad, the changing room and the club"- A deep dive into the January transfer window 53:15

3M ago53:15

53:15

Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey take a deep dive into the January Transfer Window on this week’s BelTel Football. The trio discuss Derry City’s signing spree as ex-Irish League favourites Gavin Whyte and Liam Boyce to join Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell. Irish League legend David Jeffrey calls for the end of pre-contracts while Steve…

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‘Not building a stadium at the Maze was a massive mistake’ : Ex-Fifa Vice President Jim Boyce 44:34

4M ago44:34

44:34

Former Irish FA President and Fifa Vice President Jim Boyce joins presenter Keith Bailie and Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom in the studio for the latest episode of BelTel Football. The Cliftonville patron explain why he believes it was a major mistake not to build a new multi-sport stadium at the Maze during his time in office. He believes the p…

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“Joel is the highlight of the league at the minute” : NI and Irish League star Gareth McAuley on Joel Cooper’s shock Linfield switch 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

The BelTel Football panel discuss Linfield star Joel Cooper’s shock Coleraine switch, Larne’s managerial crisis as Nathan Rooney steps down and Northern Ireland legend Gareth McAuley reflects on his incredible career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Belfast Telegraph

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“We won six doubles in seven years and a clean sweep... I knew it was time to depart Linfield"- David Jeffrey reflects on a lifetime in football 51:20

4M ago51:20

51:20

In this episode of BelTel Football we look at what happened and who is to blame for the Irish Premiership ‘fixture fiasco’ last weekend. Irish League legend David Jeffrey is also in the hot seat to discuss his lifetime in football and how after heartbreak at Manchester United, a chance encounter to play for Glentoran against Liverpool brought David…

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'Unlike other clubs we don't have bundles of money to bring new players in': Linfield boss David Healy 53:06

5M ago53:06

53:06

Keith Bailie is joined in the studio by Steven Beacom and David Jeffrey as BelTel Football hand out their half-term report cards. Find out who is top of the class and who must do better. This week's show also features the thoughts of Linfield boss David Healy, Glentoran's new teen sensation James Douglas and new Larne manager Nathan Rooney. See omn…

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“I heard what Klopp said and I realised it was time to leave Crusaders”- Stephen Baxter 53:34

5M ago53:34

53:34

Steven Beacom is joined by David Jeffery to discuss the appointment of ‘unknown’ Nathan Rooney as new Larne manager, and the controversial retrospective 3 match ban of Paul Heatley. They are also joined by Irish League legend Stephen Baxter to discuss his trophy laden playing career, his incredible managerial career and how Jurgen Klopp’s decision …

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'At Rangers three points was a must and that's what I'm trying to create at Bangor”: Lee Feeney 48:20

5M ago48:20

48:20

Bangor manager Lee Feeney joins Keith Bailie, Steven Beacom and his old manager David Jeffrey in the studio for this week's BelTel Football. Feeney reflects on his playing career that took him from Ards to Linfield to Rangers and back again. He also looks to the future, as his Bangor team chase promotion to the Premiership. The panel also discuss N…

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Former Irish League player and manager Darren Murphy opens up about his incredible career and dealing with depression 54:18

5M ago54:18

54:18

Steven Beacom is joined by David Jeffrey and NI football legend Darren Murphy who played for Portadown, Ballymena, Dungannon and Linfield. He has also managed Dungannon, coached at Linfield and Crusaders, was an elite performance coach at the IFA, and is currently manager of Finn Harps in the League of Ireland. He talks through his career as a play…

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'The NI Football Fund will not be a carve up in any shape or form'- NIFL Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor 55:14

6M ago55:14

55:14

NIFL Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor joins host Keith Bailie and David Jeffrey to discuss the future of league football in Northern Ireland. In a wide-ranging interview the former Cliftonville chairman man discuss the standard of the Sports Direct Premiership, sectarianism in football, the long-awaited NI Football Fund, Sunday football, summer footba…

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Ex- Linfield and Glentoran manager Warren Feeney: ‘The Irish League is the weakest it’s been’ 37:04

6M ago37:04

37:04

Keith Bailie is joined by Warren Feeney and sports journalist Graham Luney. Feeney gives his insights on the state of the Irish League and whether he would consider a job in NI in the near future, while Graham gives a preview of this weekend’s matches, including what will likely be a tight game between Glentoran and Larne. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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"Every time we lost there were crisis meetings": Matthew Tipton on why he left Portadown 49:51

6M ago49:51

49:51

Steven Beacom is joined by ex-Portadown player and manager Matthew Tipton and Indo Sport journalist Dan McDonnell to discuss Thursday’s European showdown between Larne and Shamrock Rovers, which could test ‘superiority’ between the League of Ireland and the Irish League. Matthew discusses life as a manager in the Irish League alongside Northern Ire…

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‘£36million won’t even touch the sides’: BelTel Football puts the NI Football Fund under the microscope 38:34

6M ago38:34

38:34

Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom and Irish League legend David Jeffrey join host Keith Bailie in the studio to look back on Northern Ireland’s incredible 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in the Nations League. The panel also discuss the NI Football Fund and ponder how best to spend the long-awaited £36million worth of stadium funding. O…

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"I was in a sack-race with Elton John"- NI World Cup hero Gerry Armstrong 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

World Cup hero Gerry Armstrong is the special guest on this week’s edition of BelTel Football. Gerry is best known for exploits at the 1982 World Cup when he scored that famous goal against Spain in Valencia. But he’s no stranger to the Irish League, turning out for both Bangor and Glenavon either side of his time in the Football League. Gerry join…

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"I left Glentoran because I felt I'd never have full control"- Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree 46:28

7M ago46:28

46:28

Steven Beacom is joined by Dungannon Swifts manager, Rodney McAree, to talk about his side's remarkable start to the season and why he left Glentoran. Former Cliftonville and Institute manager Paddy McLaughlin, also joins to tell us about his ‘regrets’ on leaving the Solitude hotseat, plus his desire to return to the dugout. We also look ahead to L…

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'The job I got wasn't the job I agreed to do'- Former Linfield General Manager David Graham 44:23

7M ago44:23

44:23

Former Linfield General Manager David Graham joins host Keith Bailie and chief sportswriter Steven Beacom for this week’s edition of BelTel Football. David reflects on his time at Windsor Park and calls for David Jeffrey to be installed as the club’s new Director of Football. The panel also discuss Larne manager Tiernan Lynch’s potential move to St…

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Stuart King: "Managing Carrick Rangers has given me sleepless nights" 41:09

7M ago41:09

41:09

Carrick Rangers manager Stuart King joins host Keith Bailie and Irish League legend David Jeffrey in the studio for this week's edition to BelTel Football. Stuart reflects on his time as Carrick boss and his experience working with the club's American owner Michael Smith. Belfast Telegraph Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom drops in to discuss the c…

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'Shameful and unacceptable' scenes in Bulgaria after NI loss & Linfield and Larne prepare for battle 40:08

8M ago40:08

40:08

Irish League legend David Jeffrey joins host Keith Bailie and Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom to discuss this Saturday's crunch game between Linfield and Larne. Also on Bel Tel Football, the panel reflect on a mixed week for Northern Ireland as the Green and White Army suffered 'shameful and unacceptable' treatment in Bulgaria. David Jeffrey also …

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"I didn't let the noise around my appointment affect me"- Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton 45:56

8M ago45:56

45:56

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio to discuss his controversial appointment, the famous Irish Cup win and the Reds hopes for the future. The panel also discuss Larne's Conference League draw, Loughgall's Sunday football challenge and this weekend's international double header. How will Northern Irel…

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Linfield boss David Healy rejects Raith Rovers, Loughgall’s Sunday football victory and Dungannon win after horror car crash 42:35

8M ago42:35

42:35

Irish League legend David Jeffrey and Belfast Telegraph Chief Sportswriter Steven Beacom join host Keith Bailie to discuss David Healy’s decision to reject Raith Rovers and remain at Linfield. The panel also ask if Ballymena United and Dungannon Swifts should have been postponed after four Swifts players were involved in a car crash. There’s a prev…

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Benji Magee joins Larne, Linfield win big on Glenavon's small pitch and Josh Carson is hit with a retrospective punishment 40:21

8M ago40:21

40:21

Host Keith Bailie is joined by Belfast Telegraph sports journalists Steven Beacom and Conor McLaughlin to discuss Tuesday night's Sports Direct Premiership games as Linfield, Cliftonville and Crusaders maintain their 100% records. The panel discuss Benji Magee's move from Loughgall to Larne, ask if the Invermen's Conference League adventure is actu…

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Lee Bonis leaves Larne, weekend previews and does the Irish League need VAR? 37:31

8M ago37:31

37:31

Host Keith Bailie is joined by Irish League legend David Jeffrey and the Belfast Telegraph’s Chief Sports Writer Steven Beacom to discuss Lee Bonis’ move to ADO Den Haag, VAR in the Irish League and illegal payments in Irish League football. The panel also previews this weekend’s games as Coleraine host Ballymena United and new boys Portadown take …

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22. The Rush Out 30:54

3+ y ago30:54

30:54

Just like no one can agree on exactly how the Klondike Gold Rush started, how and when the stampede ended is also the topic of fierce dispute. We wrap up the podcast with a look at this debate, clean up a few errors we made along the way, and let you know what happened to our favourite ... and not so favourite ... characters after they left the Yuk…

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21. Hollywood and the Klondike 13:04

3+ y ago13:04

13:04

What do Harrison Ford, Charlie Chaplin and Bugs Bunny have in common? They've all starred in films about the Klondike Gold Rush. Join us as we turn the camera on Hollywood and its classic ... and sometimes not so classic ... portrayals of the Gold Rush.By Keith Halliday Pascale Halliday

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20. Sam Steele and the North-West Mounted Police 25:11

3+ y ago25:11

25:11

The Mountie is one of the iconic images of the Klondike Gold Rush, whether in red serge in Dawson or behind a dogsled on a rugged Yukon patrol. We'll talk about the feats that made the reputation of the North-West Mounted Police in the Yukon, and their complicated relationship with First Nations. And we'll get to know Sam Steele, who some call the …

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19. Paris of the North 22:14

3+ y ago22:14

22:14

The gold rush is at its peak. Just a year ago, Dawson was a moose pasture with a few cabins. Now it has dance halls, Parisian fashions, electricity, running water and a restaurant where you could eat pâté de foie gras while listening to a string orchestra. And it has stories, tons of stories. Some true, some not so much. We'll share some of them wh…

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18. How to mine gold, stampeder style 16:10

4y ago16:10

16:10

Getting to the Klondike was just the start of your mining adventure. Next, you had to learn how to get the gold out of the frozen muck under your feet. The Sourdoughs had developed a huge range of ingenious techniques from rockers to sluice boxes to steam points. But they all had one thing in common: back-breaking manual labour.…

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17. Klondike Kate 20:32

4y ago20:32

20:32

Klondike Kate was the most famous of the women who graced the stages of Dawson's dance halls. Her fascinating life story is layers of popular myths, hard realities and enduring mysteries. Join us to find out why the New York Sun said "Klondike Kate is a legend, and legends, unlike old soldiers, neither die nor fade away."…

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16. Interview with Bill Webber 24:53

4y ago24:53

24:53

We are honoured to share our interview with Bill Webber, a Kwanlin Dün elder and well-known community leader involved in organizations such as the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre. Bill was also part of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation team that published the recent and highly acclaimed book, Our Story in Our Words. We hope you enjoy the interview!…

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15. Boom Town Dawson City 22:51

4y ago22:51

22:51

It's October 1897 and you've finally made it to Dawson City! The city is one year old, and halfway on its meteoric rise from moose pasture to Paris of the North. Find out what life was like for the newly arrived stampeders as they hurried to slap together a cabin and get ready for their first Yukon winter (and maybe spending a few nights dancing at…

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14. Indigenous Peoples and Russian America 16:49

4y ago16:49

16:49

This episode steps back to the 1700s to look at the experience of Indigenous peoples as the first Europeans - the Russians - arrived in the region. As anyone who has read recent books looking at this period from a Tlingit perspective will know, what happened during the Russian American period is critical to understanding the impact of the Klondike …

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13. Bennett to Dawson in a leaky boat 24:56

4+ y ago24:56

24:56

You've made it over the Chilkoot and built your home-made boat. Now winter is coming and it's a race against time to get to Dawson before the Yukon River freezes up. All that stands in your way is around 500 miles of wilderness, lake storms, Miles Canyon and a few sets of rapids.By Keith Halliday Pascale Halliday

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12. Interview with Alice Cyr 18:45

4+ y ago18:45

18:45

Pascale and Keith interview Alice Cyr, former Skagway interpretive guide for the National Parks Service and Alaskan cruise ship lecturer, about why the Klondike Gold Rush continues to fascinate, her favourite stampede tales and who pulled the trigger first in the shootout between Soapy Smith and Frank Reid.…

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11. Soapy Smith, uncrowned King of Skagway 16:14

4+ y ago16:14

16:14

Soapy Smith is one of the gold rush's most notorious names, even though he never made it to the Klondike. He found his gold in the pockets of other men. After Frank Reid shot him in Alaska's most famous shoot out, a Seattle newspaper remarked that he remained "the most popular man in Alaska."By Keith Halliday Pascale Halliday

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10. The Other Routes to the Klondike 21:43

4+ y ago21:43

21:43

With our stampeder Tappan Adney safely at Lindeman building his boat for the final push to the Klondike, we'll take a look at the other routes to the Klondike. Other than the so-called Rich Man's Route, most of them make the Chilkoot look like a walk in the park.By Keith Halliday Pascale Halliday

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9. The Golden Stairs 16:40

4+ y ago16:40

16:40

Time for the final push from Sheep Camp to the Summit. You stand at the Scales looking up at what looks like an impassable wall of grey rock, until you see a long line of Stampeders ahead of you moving slowly up the mountain. You can't turn back now, so you shoulder your pack, and try to put the Chilkoot Trail below and behind you.…

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