30. Al Swearingen

Ranking ‘76:The American West

Deadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre By Jerry L Bryant and Barbara Fifer

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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30. Al Swearingen

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Deadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre By Jerry L Bryant and Barbara Fifer

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Legends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota

53 episodes

#History #Podcasting Education #Comedy #Matt Eric

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Teenage Black Elk has lived a full life by the time he witnessed Little Big Horn and became a healer but there is so much left. We discuss Sioux religious cerimonies, Wounded Knee and a somewhat decisive book Black Elk dictates in the 1930s. Sources The Sacred Pipe by Joseph Epes Brown Black Elk Speaks by John G Neidhart Black Elk by Joe Jackson Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic by Michael F. Steltenkamp…

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Youve heard the vision but do you know the context? Black Elk lives through the most turbulent era in the Midwest with famous first cousin Crazy Horse and lives to see Harry Truman become President. Sources The Sacred Pipe by Joseph Epes Brown Black Elk Speaks by John G Neidhart Black Elk by Joe Jackson Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic by Michael F. Steltenkamp https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornus_sericea…

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In the first of 3 episodes we treat you all with the soothing sound of Matt reading the vision that would guide Black Elk throughout his life. to read alone click here !

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32. Pearl Hart 1:48:48

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Stay clear, she's feisty! Pearl Hart (Lily Davy) is a woman who demanded attention when she was alive. How well does she rank? We are thrilled to announce that we have been invited to @intelligentspeechconf on November 4th, 2023! Intelligent Speech brings you an online conference that connects diverse and independent content creators with their audiences. Use the Promo Code: Rank to get 10% off your tickets! Sources Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart by John Boessenecker…

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Recap 21-30 (well 31) 1:08:30

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We get back from our hiatus by recapping the previous 10 (well 11) episodes, answer some emails we got while we were on break and let you know some exciting breaking news! For more information on Intelligent Speech see the link below and remember to use the Promo code "Rank" to get 10% off your ticket! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/…

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31. Seth Bullock 1:35:37

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We leave Deadwood with the sheriff that cleaned up the mess that is Deadwood. Does he live up to legend and just as importantly does he live up to the hype his magnificent mustache commands? Sources Seth Bullock: Black Hills Lawman by David A Wolff Old Deadwood Days by Estelline Bennett Legends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota…

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Update- Where have we been?! 12:03

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A quick and definitely not a rambling update. We have been off few a few weeks and wanted to give you all the reason why.

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30. Al Swearingen 1:31:01

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Ever wonder what the REAL Al Swearingen was like.... let's just say.... not as charming as Ian McShane portrayed him in HBO's Deadwood. In this episode we review and rank the notorious foul mouthed Saloon Owner. How will he do? Sources Deadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre By Jerry L Bryant and Barbara Fifer Old Deadwood Days by Estelline Bennett Legends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota…

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26.2. Chief Joseph 2:13:56

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The Nez Perce show up on the Lapwai Reservation just in time for a small group of Natives to kill nearby settlers. Joseph and his people must outrun the American Army on an epic journey. Will they escape? Sources Thunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent Nerburn Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown https://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council-of-1855/ Walla Walla Treaty Councils: 1855 Walla Walla Treaty Council https://www.historylink.org/File/5314 Political Elements of Nez Perce history during mid-1800s & War of 1877 by Stan Hoggatt (archive.org) https://treaties.okstate.edu/treaties/treaty-with-the-nez-perces-1863-0843 Treaty of 1863 - Nez Perce National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)…

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BONUS! Deadwood Watch-a-long 1:07:25

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To celebrate the Deadwood's debut in 2004, Eric made Matt watch the pilot. If you wanted a reason to start watching HBO's Deadwood, this is your chance.

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29.1 Chief Joseph 1:35:06

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The Nez Perce have a long history dealing with the Americans but in the aftermath of the Whitman Massacre, their world is divided between cultures. Joseph is born with a foot in each world. How will he and his people react to the incoming Americans? Sources Thunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent Nerburn Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown https://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council-of-1855/ Walla Walla Treaty Councils: 1855 Walla Walla Treaty Council https://www.historylink.org/File/5314 Political Elements of Nez Perce history during mid-1800s & War of 1877 by Stan Hoggatt (archive.org) https://treaties.okstate.edu/treaties/treaty-with-the-nez-perces-1863-0843 Treaty of 1863 - Nez Perce National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)…

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28. Narcissa and Marcus Whitman 1:34:57

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Our first couple! How sweet! Marcus and Narcissa travel from New York to The Pacific Northwest on a mission to turn the indigenous peoples there convert to Christianity! What could possibly go wrong? Sourcing Murder at the Mission: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the American West by Blaine Harden The Letters and Journals of Narcissa Whitman 1836-1847 New Women in the Old West: From Settlers to Suffragists, an Untold American StoryBrave Hearted: The Women of the American West Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West…

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27.2 Geronimo 1:40:40

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Geronimo was just arrested. How will he respond? Retire? Farm? lets find out shall we? Social Media To review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HERE Find us on Instagram HERE Find us on Facebook HERE Find us on Reddit HERE Sourcing Geronimo by Robert Utley Cochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R Sweeney The Apache Wars by Paul Andrew Hutton Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown The Three-Cornered War by Megan Kate Nelson…

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27.1 Geronimo 1:10:33

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Geronimo, a name that stuck fear into anyone in his path but how did he become a legend? in the episode we talk about his early life and what leads him to become the face of Apache resistance! Social Media To review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HERE Find us on Instagram HERE Find us on Facebook HERE Find us on Reddit HERE Sourcing Geronimo by Robert Utley Cochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R Sweeney The Apache Wars by Paul Andrew Hutton Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown The Three-Cornered War by Megan Kate Nelson…

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26.2 Cochise 1:32:18

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