190 episodes
Wild West Podcast Michael King/Brad Smalley
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4.6 • 121 Ratings
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Welcome to Wild West podcast where fact and legend merge. The Wild West Podcast presents the true accounts of individuals, who settled in a town built out of hunger for money, regulated by fast guns, who walked on both sides of the law, patrolling, investing in and regulating the brothels, saloons and gambling houses. These are stories of the men who made the history of the Old West come alive - bringing with them the birth of legends, brought to order by a six-gun and laid to rest with their boots on. Join us now as we take you back in history, to the legends of the Wild West.
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The Trailblazing Legacy of Margaret Borland: Irish Grit in Texas's Cattle Empire
Send us a Text Message.How did a young Irish immigrant woman become a pioneering force in Texas's booming cattle industry? Embark on a captivating journey through the life and legacy of Margaret Borland as we trace her family's audacious voyage from Ireland to the untamed landscapes of early Texas. From the Spaniards introducing livestock in the 1690s to the critical role of ranching by the 1730s, we set the stage for Margaret's significant contributions. Experience the Heffernan family's aud...
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KANSAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME CALL FOR NOMINEES
Send us a Text Message.The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee invites nominations of living or deceased individuals for induction into the esteemed Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nomination forms can be requested through Boot Hill Museum, Inc., or submitted online. The deadline for nominations is August 13, 2024. Inductees will be chosen by the Committee with one award from each category annually. The 2024 induction ceremony will take place on November 2, 2024, coinciding with the 150th Annive...
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High-Stakes and Shootouts in the Wild West: Exploring the Risky Realm of Frontier Gambling and Famous Figures of Dodge City
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how the rowdy buffalo hunters and cowboys of the Wild West spent their leisure time? Well, saddle up partner, because we're taking you back to the gambling halls of frontier towns like Dodge City, where poker and Faro ruled. From the Persian origins of poker to the intricacies of a Faro table, we're dealing you in on the high-stakes world of Wild West gambling. You'll get to know the legendary figures like professional gambler Richard Dick Clark and discov...
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The Great Bullfight of July 4, 1884
Send us a Text Message.The Wild West podcast proudly presents The Great Bullfight of 1884. This unique American celebration occurred in Dodge City, Kansas, on July 4, 1884. The story, written and produced by Mike King, relays the facts behind the first Spanish bullfight ever held on American soil. Hundreds of visitors came from the East to witness a fight between man and beast. On this magical day, the town was crowded with sightseers from all over the West. Narrator Brad Smalley descri...
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The Hancock Expedition: Frontier Diplomacy and The Precipice of War in 1867 Plains
Send us a Text Message.Embark on a journey to the year 1867, where the grasses of the Plains whispered tales of imminent turmoil. Our episode chronicles the audacious maneuvers of Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, as he brandishes the might of the military in a perilous dance with the Plains tribes. We peel back the layers of the government's attempts at peace—efforts that were doomed to fail against the tribes' pressing need for their ancestral grazing lands. The narrative escalates as w...
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Western Cattle Trail Newsletter Promotional
Send us a Text Message.Don't miss the chance to delve deeper into the history of the Western Cattle Trail. Sign up for a free Western Cattle Trail Newsletter for a limited time. The newsletter will include featured articles by noted Western authors on historical accounts of the cattle drives of the 1880s. Additionally, those who receive the free newsletter will get exclusive updates on upcoming conferences, minutes from the WCTA meetings, legislative updates to trail activities, and announcem...
Customer Reviews
Love the stories and history
Great pod that brings Dodge City and it’s history alive. My only complaint (unwanted advice) is when Brad does the voices and accents. Distracting and really unneeded.
Talk too fast
This is a great podcast, but the speed is set so fast that it is hard to listen to. Is there any way to slow down the speed of the speaker?
Potty Mouth
I’ll never listen to these potty mouths again. Please, some kind of warning would be nice.