4 episodes
The Savage West Langdon Moss
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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In 'The Savage West,' researcher and storyteller Langdon Moss unravels the complex web of early western expansion, taking listeners beyond the basic narrative to expose the raw realities of America's savage origins. What truths lie beneath the legends of violence, greed, hope, and courage? What do the history books get right, and what ideas, events and people deserve re-examination? Through dynamic, unscripted episodes, Moss explores divergent perspectives to challenge what we thought we knew about our past, inviting listeners to question and re-examine the stories at the heart of American history.
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A Port at the Edge of the World I
The Age of Discovery (1400 - 1769): Spanish conquistadors meet the advanced native civilizations of the Americas, leading to a clash akin to an invasive species disrupting a longstanding ecosystem. Tens of millions will perish before the dust settles. As English colonization builds, powerful new threats will set the stage for the birth of a city that will become the heart of the Manifest Destiny and the American Dream.Apple PodcastsSpotify
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A Port at the Edge of the World II
The Pacification of Alta California (1769 – 1821): As Spain's hold weakens, Alta California stands at a crossroads, with missions burgeoning and San Francisco coming to life. Amidst this era of change, what propels these pioneers into the heart of the unknown, and what are the stakes? This episode ventures into perilous sea voyages, shipwrecks that scar the coast, and pivotal encounters with Native Americans through the mission system. As we uncover the hidden tales of resilience and conquest...
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A Port at the Edge of the World III
Two Decades of the Don (1821 - 1836): In the wake of Mexico's newfound independence, California finds itself at a crossroads. The dismantling of the missions leaves Native Americans facing a precarious future, while the California Dons ascend to prominence, and the archetype of the American Cowboy takes root. The groundbreaking journey of a mountain man across the Sierras interweaves the destinies of east and west. Amidst this era of immense change and cultural collision, how will the destini...
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Introduction
Preview of The Savage West Podcast and Season 1, "A Port at the Edge of the World," which focuses on the colonial evolution of San Francisco through the discovery of gold in California in 1848.Apple PodcastsSpotify
Customer Reviews
Super interesting!
Really enjoyed this podcast, I can’t wait to hear more. Having grown up in the Bay Area, I’ve heard a lot about different pieces of history he mentions, but this podcast really ties it all together while being very engaging and entertaining.
Terrific Podcast
Langdon does a wonderful job of storytelling. Not only does he challenge the conventional wisdom of the history of settling San Francisco, he focuses on very human details that bring history to life.
Review of Savage West
A terrific piece of storytelling. I am finding the series absorbing despite having read a fair amount of related history. The author expertly weaves the results of his diverse reading into an intelligible and compelling whole.