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The Wild West Extravaganza

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  • True tales from the Old West! Gunfighters, outlaws, lawmen, frontiersmen, and Native Americans – the real people and events that shaped the American frontier.
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  • The REAL Lonesome Dove

    The REAL Lonesome Dove
    May 8 2024
    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 behind Lonesome Dove—Charles Goodnight, Oliver Loving, Bose Ikard, Nelson Story, and more! We also discuss favorite Lonesome Dove quotes and a little behind-the-scenes trivia. Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Satanta | Kiowa - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_tbWm_hDh0 Remembering Larry McMurtry | Texas History Lessons -https://www.texashistorylessons.com/remembering-larry-mcmurtry/ Texas Cattle Drives | Texas History Lessons -https://www.texashistorylessons.com/the-texas-cattle-drives-of-1866-to-1/ Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/wild-west-extravaganza Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza/list/YEHGNY7KFAU7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
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  • Legends of the Wild West | Outlaws, Gunfighters, & Lawmen

    Legends of the Wild West | Outlaws, Gunfighters, & Lawmen
    May 1 2024
    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 White Oaks and discuss the Kid’s arrest at Stinking Springs. We’ll take some sage advice from the legendary Wyatt Earp, delve into the lives of Alabama outlaw Rube Burrow and Old West conman Soapy Smith, join Kit Carson as he faces off against the Comanche at Adobe Walls, draw inspiration from sharpshooter Annie Oakley and finally, we’ll take a look at the circumstances surrounding the death of Billy the Kid. (0:00) Comanche Jack vs Wyatt Earp (10:27) Billy the Kid & the White Oaks Standoff (14:17) Wyatt Earp Speaks (26:59) Rube Burrow (1:15:43) Billy the Kid’s Arrest at Stinking Springs (1:20:49) First Battle of Adobe Walls (1:45:54) Soapy Smith (2:31:41) Billy the Kid’s Escape from Lincoln (2:37:07) Cullen Baker (3:21:58) Annie Oakley Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/wild-west-extravaganza Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza/list/YEHGNY7KFAU7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
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  • John Colter | The First Mountain Man

    John Colter | The First Mountain Man
    Apr 24 2024
    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 National Park. Later, as a fur trapper, Colter would survive numerous close calls with the Blackfeet. At one point, he’d be stripped naked and forced to run for his life. What was Colter’s early life like? Was he really a Ranger under Simon Kenton? And how would Colter finally die? Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Looking for the Lewis & Clark series? Start here - https://www.wildwestextra.com/lewis-clark-the-corps-of-discovery-part-1/ Mountain Man: John Colter by David Marshall - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682684423?ref=yb_qv_ov_prnt_dp_rw 11 Bang Bang on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Real11BangBang Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Merchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/wild-west-extravaganza Book Recommendations! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildwestextravaganza/list/YEHGNY7KFAU7?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
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pronunciation.

This is a great story. I just want to say something for future reference. Kearny or Kearney is pronounced Car-Knee. 😁

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Entertaining and Accurate

Well researched and presented. Josh is a great story teller, and throws in fun side notes like vampires or absurd "quotes" just to make sure you're awake.

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A man’s true passion

Josh is hands down one of the best podcasters/story tellers around. He is a down to earth everyday family
Man with a passion for researching and sharing stories of the old west.

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Great podcast

Josh tell a good story enjoy them . But needs more often but I know it a lot of work to Research

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