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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday, Brad Smalley and Mike King take Ten Cup whiskey to the test and discuss the topic of the Dodge City Vigilance Committee. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included....
Send us Fan Mail From the writer and producer of “A Sportsman’s Paradise” brings you the story of “Bartholomew and the Fair Maiden.” Part one is the introduction of three-part series into the real and tragic love story between William Masterson and Mollie Brennan. The story narrated by Brad Smalley tells how William Masterson after leaving the buffalo hunting fields takes a job as a teamster hauling supplies between Fort Dodge and Fort Supply. It is at Fort Supply where Masterson first meets his...
Send a text During the month of September, we will give away 50 free Gamblers of Dodge City iBooks. That is right, we are giving away 50 iBooks during the month of September. This is our way to say thank you to all of our listeners. All you need to do is to email us at wildwestpodcast@gmail.com and tell us why you like our show or give us a suggestion for a Wild West podcast topic. We will then send you a redeemable iBook code for the Gamblers of Dodge City and the Games they played. Remember we...
Send a text Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday are proud to present the story of Mysterious Dave Mather’s. In this pod show, Brad Smalley introduces Knob Creek the selected Whiskey of the week and takes the trail of the life and times of Dave Mather’s. The show is a humorous edition of the ends and outs of the ambiguities of Mather’s lifestyle in the old west and recounts how he addressed the creeds of Dodge City. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime nov...
Send a text Ready to ride alongside a buffalo runner in a heart-stopping stampede? Buckle in as we journey across the prairie, engulfed by the thunderous vibrations of an imminent stampede and the palpable tension of survival. We'll cut through the thick, heavy air just before a storm, and give you a sense of the sheer magnitude and power of a buffalo herd on the move. From the adrenaline rush of the chase, we transition into the grim realities of life on the frontier, capturing the brutal waste...
Send a text Let's journey back to an era long past, where the buffalo roamed freely and the plains echoed with the sounds of hunting expeditions. Our featured character for this throwback episode is none other than Jim White, an old hand of buffalo hunting, who exposes the fascinating world of the buffalo hunt and decodes the unique behavior of these majestic beasts. Hold onto your coffee mugs, as Jim's riveting tales from the Old West transport you to the heart of a buffalo campsite, re-creatin...
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how 38 soldiers faced an onslaught of 400 Cheyenne warriors and lived to tell the tale? Prepare to be captivated by the harrowing account of the 10th Cavalry, the Buffalo Soldiers, in an 1867 conflict. And that's not all, get ready to unravel the personal stories of these brave men, highlighting a tale of love, revenge, and betrayal that led one soldier to become the most wanted man in Mexico. Next, we venture into the heart of Kansas, where landowner Tom Nixon's f...
Send a text What if you had the chance to step into the boots of adventurous buffalo hunters from the Wild West era? Join us as we step into the dusty livery stable and haggle over a hunting rig, questioning whether we can afford the price on our modest budget. Our story unfurls as we form a ragtag team with AC, Myer, and Nixon, each bringing their unique personalities to the rig. In this journey, we reveal the details of our daring mission to fulfill a contract for 500 buffalo hides. Alongside ...
Send us Fan Mail Take a wild ride back into the frontier where every day is a struggle and opportunity can knock on your door any moment. Josiah Wright Mooar, weaves a thrilling story of survival, loss, and fortune in the unpredictable landscapes of the wild west. Settle in, as Josiah takes an arduous journey moving wood for the Army Post to make ends meet, and how his life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with the legendary buffalo hunter, Jim White. Through his wisdom, and two de...
Send a text The “Instigation of the Hide Trade” is part one of a six-part series entitled “Buffalo Days” episode one written and produced by Mike King provides a partial background of what leads up to the Buffalo Hide Trade. The story narrated by Brad Smalley describes the beginning of the fur trade in Kansas and how the expansion West over this vast prairie becomes a slaughtering ground of the American Bison. Prepare to step into the dusty boots of Charles Rath and the pioneering Buffalo hunter...
Send a text The story begins on April 5, 1865, when Captain Henry Pearce leaves Fort Larned, Kansas, with a company of Kansas volunteers to establish the new post. Captain Pearce's mission was to engage and discourage the large bands of Comanches, Apaches, and Kiowas. They were encamped on the Cimarron and Crooked Creek regions of the Arkansas valley. Pearce selected a site located 6 miles east of Fort Atkinson that guarded the Santa Fe Trail and stood midway between the two major Indian crossin...
Send a text Wild West Podcast is proud to present “The Engaging Times of Texas Billy and Squirrel Tooth Alice.” This true story begins in Abilene Kansas when Texas Billy arrives after a long cattle drive from San Antonio. Texas Billy decides to take in an evening of entertainment and meets up with Elizabeth Haley , a young lady of 15 who has chosen a dancehall life. A relationship builds between them, and after a saloon owner by the name of Cole is shot and killed, they leave Abilene. They soon ...
Send a text To our listeners around the world to include England, Australia, Japan, Canada, Sweden, Ireland, Brazil, Finland and the United States of America the Wild West Podcast proudly presents Hell Cat Maggie and Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday’s. Join us as we explore the Hell Cats of the American West retold from Dodge City Kansas during the time when It was known as the Wickedest City in the West. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publ...
Send a text This pod show is pleased to bring you Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday direct from Dodge City Kansas, featuring rich topics on the legends of the old west as we deliver you our favored Whiskey on Wednesday. The Fourth of July show features Leadslingers Bourbon, a company owned by seven combat veterans out of Moore Oklahoma. We will also relive the West from one of our selected stories of Dodge City – “The Great Bullfight of 1884.” This unique American celebration took place in Dodge...
Send a text The story of The Buffalo Herds of 1872 takes a wagon ride with Richard Irving Dodge to a high point above the plains called Pawnee Rock. The story written and produced by Mike King provides a clear description of the great southern herd coming north for the summer grass. This herd of buffalo was no less than four hundred and eighty thousand in number as they cross the plains of Kansas in June of 1872. While on Pawnee Rock the future commander of Fort Dodge reflects back on a time whe...
Send us Fan Mail This pod show is pleased to bring you Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday direct from Dodge City Kansas, featuring rich topics on the legends of the old west as we deliver you our favored Whiskey on Wednesday. Tonight’s show will feature Ardbeg Ten, a Scotch Whiskey revered around the world. We will also relive the West from one of our selected stories of Dodge City - the story of Luke McGlue. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel pu...
Send a text Join us as we travel back to the lawless days of the Old West, and meet the pioneering figure who helped shape its future. Ever wondered how a simple bar could spark the birth and growth of an infamous city? We uncover the fascinating life of George M Hoover, the man who did just that and so much more. We're taking you on a vivid journey to the frontier, where we unveil Hoover’s entrepreneurial spirit and his role in Dodge City's infancy. Tune in to learn about his intriguing journey...
Send us Fan Mail Ready to uncover the gripping tale of a true Dodge City legend? Today, we're peeling back the layers of history to reveal the astounding life of Alonzo B Webster. Born in 1845, this Rochester native took to the wild west after serving in the Civil War and swiftly made a name for himself. A businessman, a mayor, a marshal, and an adversary to the notorious gang led by saloon owner Luke Short, Webster was the very definition of cool-headed bravery. From his involvement in the infa...
Send a text Imagine yourself in the Wild West, where buffalo roam and tensions are high. Are you ready to venture back to 1870s Dodge City, to a time fraught with peril and intrigue? This episode plunges you right into the heart of a deadly standoff involving Cheyenne Chief Spotted Tail and renowned buffalo hunter Charles Rath. With a violated peace treaty as the catalyst, you'll feel the urgency of Chief Spotted Tail's journey to deliver a dire warning to Charles, who was the best hope for reac...
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the Wild West was truly won? This episode transports you back in time, to an era brimming with saloons, stagecoaches, and sheriffs, precisely to Dodge City, where we unearth the remarkable story of Chalkley Chalk Beeson. Beeson's gripping tale takes us from his beginnings as a stagecoach driver, through his rise to fame as an owner of the legendary Long Branch Saloon, to his tenure as a state legislator and sheriff. We also delve into his heroic role in the dow...
Send a text Dora Hand narrated by Brad Smalley is an account of an unfortunate incident played out on the streets of Dodge City in the fall of 1878. The night of October 4 brought with it a strange ominous feeling when two men’s love for one young maiden ended in a tragic shooting leaving behind a fascinating frontier tale. The next day thunder rang over the prairie as the legendary lawmen—Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, Charlie Bassett and Bill Tilghman—chased the would-be assailant leaving the kill...
Send a text What if you could face the toughest crowd and emerge victorious, not with swords or guns, but with faith, resilience, and a dash of humor? Brace yourselves for an enticing journey back to the wild, unpredictable frontier days of Dodge City, as we follow the extraordinary life of Reverend Ormond W. Wright. Born in New Hampshire in 1850, Wright showed up in Dodge City at the nubile age of 26 - a young, unordained minister in the midst of rowdy buffalo hunters and cowboys. Unfazed, he c...
Send a text Can you imagine stepping into the raw energy of the Wild West, where saloons boom with business and townsfolk eagerly await an extraordinary bullfight? That's exactly what Simeron George, a late 1800s adventurer experienced upon his arrival in Dodge City. We'll take you through his riveting journey, painting a vivid picture of a wild night filled with anticipation, money, and guns, culminating in the dramatic spectacle of a Mexican bullfight. The drama doesn't stop there. We're right...
Send a text Have you ever wondered what it felt like to walk the lawless streets of the notorious Wild West town of Dodge City? Picture this - saloons, brothels, gambling houses, and the rising tension between iconic figures over accusations of theft and betrayal. Join us on a time-travelling adventure into an era of notorious gunfighters and legendary buffalo hunters, as we share tales of the tensions brewing in the Long Branch Saloon and the thrilling gunfight that rocked the town. The story b...
Send a text Ready for a thrilling journey back to the Wild West? This episode will transport you to Gray County in 1887, where an election for the county seat sparked a series of power plays fueled by millionaire Asa T Sewell's promises and political maneuvers. Asa tried everything to swing the vote in favor of Ingalls, from promising a railroad to freely dispersing checks to residents. Despite all his efforts, Cimarron emerged victorious. But that was just the beginning. Fasten your seatbelts a...
Send us Fan Mail One of the last of the county-seat wars was that of Cimarron vs. Ingalls. The stories of the different county-seat wars that marked the history of the development of western Kansas differed each from the other, but there was one point of resemblance common to them all. All of them were distinguished by a disregard of honor and a willingness on the part of both parties to the contest to violating every civil and moral law in order to win. The county-seat war in Gray County did no...
Send us Fan Mail On January 12, 2020, the anniversary date of the Battle of Cimarron will be retold on a special Wild West Podcast. Join us as we take you back in history to 1889 as we relive the Gray County Seat War. A time where the citizens of Cimarron bound together to defend and raise havoc on those would be intruders who came to take what was rightfully theirs. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've in...
Send us Fan Mail On January 12, 2018, the anniversary date of the Battle of Cimarron will be retold on a special Wild West Podcast. Join us as we take you back in history to 1889 as we relive the Gray County Seat War. A time where the citizens of Cimarron bound together to defend and raise havoc on those would be intruders who came to take what was rightfully theirs. Support the show If you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've in...
Send a text Part two Emanuel Dubbs story takes you back to the late spring of 1872. Emanuel Dubbs with Mr. Wiley a head contractor scout out a location for a new supply depot. Dubbs riding on his favorite mule named Marie travel up the line from Fort Larned over what was then known as the Dry Ridge trail. They came off the trail in sight of the beautiful Arkansas valley about two miles above where old Fort Dodge then stood. Dubbs describes the panorama view just minutes before he charges down an...
Send a text This is a true story based on the book “Pioneer Days in the Southwest” rewritten by Michael King and narrated by Brad Smalley. The three-part podcast is a first-person account of Emanuel Dubbs found in Chapter 2 entitled Personal Reminiscences p 30 – 38. Part one of the Emanuel Dubbs story takes you back to August 11, 1872, to Newton Kansas. The story opens when Dubbs and his wife enter town-witnessing excitement in the streets. Dubbs takes it upon himself to explore the true account...
