Podcasts about Santa Fe Trail

Join Fr. Looney for an inspiring conversation with Tomas Sanchez, Hollywood stunt actor turned director and producer of At The End of the Santa Fe Trail. This film tells the incredible true story of Sister Blandina Segale, a Catholic nun who ministered to Billy the Kid and countless others along the Santa Fe Trail. Tomas shares insights into the making of the movie, the challenges of bringing this remarkable story to the big screen, and how Sister Bandina's faith and courage continue to inspire audiences today.

Welcome Back to Wayward Stories!   This week we explore the famous Santa Fe trail through Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Outlaw hideouts in the Oklahoma panhandle, trading posts on the trail, abandoned mining camps, infamous cemeteries, and my new favorite food (until I find the next one) are all on tap, and the American Wild West will be won…or at least subdued within reasonable parameters. A birthday…not unlike any other day…is a great excuse to get out and explore!   Listen in now to hear all about it!   If you'd like to get in touch with me, just shoot an email to   mywaywardstory@gmail.com   -or-   Head on over to   www.waywardstories.com   Thanks for listening!

Dr. Frances Levine has had a varied career, from teaching to heading up various major museums, writing books. Now, she has written "Crossings: Women on the Santa Fe Trail," after many years of passionate research. Through diaries, letters, and firsthand accounts, Levine seeks to understand the experiences of women who journeyed from St. Louis to Santa Fe, as well as some who made an eastward crossing. Crossings focuses on women who traveled during the most crucial period of Santa Fe Trail trade from the early 1820s to the later 1870s, ending as railroads made cross-continental movement a safer and more leisurely experience for travelers. Several of the women made multiple crossings, adding to the depth of their observations of the changing country and dispelling the myth of women in this period as averse to the risks of trail life.

In this episode of The Halloween Podcast, join host Lyle Perez as he explores ten haunted locations across New Mexico. Known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning desert landscapes, New Mexico is also steeped in ghostly legends that echo through its ancient pueblos and historic sites. From haunted hotels to mysterious forts, Lyle takes you through a chilling journey into the heart of the Land of Enchantment. Featured Locations: The St. James Hotel 617 S Collison Ave, Cimarron, NM 87714 Built in 1872, this hotel hosted famous gunslingers like Jesse James. Legend has it that cowboy Thomas James Wright, who was killed in a gunfight, haunts Room 18. La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Situated on the site of an old Spanish courthouse, this historic hotel is haunted by a man who died in a well, along with other spirits that still roam the halls. Old Bernalillo County Courthouse 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Known for housing infamous criminals, this courthouse is haunted by a judge and former prisoners, whose restless spirits are said to linger in the empty building. Fort Union National Monument 3115 NM-161, Watrous, NM 87753 Established on the Santa Fe Trail, this fort once protected settlers and served as a supply depot, with the ghostly apparitions of soldiers still seen on the grounds. KiMo Theater 423 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Since a young boy named Bobby died in a boiler explosion here in 1951, his playful ghost has been known to cause mischief, especially during performances. The Lodge Resort at Cloudcroft 601 Corona Pl, Cloudcroft, NM 88317 Built in 1899, this resort is haunted by Rebecca, a chambermaid allegedly murdered by a jealous lover, who now wanders the halls in a red dress. The Double Eagle Restaurant 2355 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM 88046 This restaurant, dating back to the 1840s, is haunted by two lovers who were tragically killed. Their spirits are said to linger in the Carlotta Room, forever bonded. The Luna Mansion 110 Main St SE, Los Lunas, NM 87031 Built by the Luna-Otero family in the 1880s, this mansion is haunted by Josefita Otero, who is often seen near the staircase, keeping watch over her former home. The Inn of the Five Graces 150 E De Vargas St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 This luxury hotel is said to be haunted by a woman who roams the grounds, with guests frequently feeling her presence and hearing footsteps at night. Fort Bayard 100 Ordnance St, Bayard, NM 88023 Founded in 1866, this fort is haunted by the spirits of soldiers and patients from its days as a military post and tuberculosis hospital, with ghostly figures seen in its abandoned buildings. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords and Tags: Haunted New Mexico, New Mexico ghost stories, St. James Hotel hauntings, KiMo Theater ghosts, Fort Bayard spirits, haunted hotels New Mexico, paranormal New Mexico, New Mexico legends, New Mexico ghost towns, ghostly encounters Southwest, Halloween Podcast Haunted America

In this week's episode, we take a journey through history with a visit to Bent's Fort in Colorado. Once a thriving trading post along the Santa Fe Trail, Bent's Fort offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of early settlers, traders, and Native Americans in the 1800s. Tune in as we explore the fort's rich history and uncover stories from the Old West, all set to a backdrop of powerful metal music.

On a hilltop in Kansas stands a weather-beaten monument to the Indian, who at the time of the placement of the statue was becoming a memory of days gone by. The statue continues it's vigil over the valley below but in the overgrowth of the hill, it is unseen, except for those who know where to look. The Indian, the statue, has a story that mirrors the Indian, the people.  The Indian c. 1920 The Indian today.       SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm  Our wonderful sponsors!: jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster for an Artisan Cup of Coffee! Check out Martin Mountain Coffee's signature Within The Realm Blend "Story Teller's Roast!" It's an artisan cup of coffee. Contact Us! Facebook: @withintherealm1 Instagram: within_the_realm contact@withinpodcast.com Within The Realm is a fiercly Independent podcast written and produced by Steve Garrett for the enjoyment of the curious soul. WTR intro: Sweat Shirt (S. Garrett) WTR outro: Baby Boy (S. Garrett) Available for speaking engagements! Check out the website for details. withinpodcast.com Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm 

Send us a textWhat if a single trail could redefine the cattle industry and shape the American West? Join us as we unravel the extraordinary journey of John T. Lytle, and his 3,500 cattle, an endeavor that led to the creation of the iconic Western Trail. Spanning from Texas to Nebraska, this trail transported six million cattle over a decade, surpassing the Chisholm Trail in its pivotal role within the industry. Discover the legendary stops along the way, from Doane's Crossing to Dodge City and Ogallala, and understand how each landmark contributed to the growth and transformation of the American frontier.We are thrilled to have historian Gary Kraisinger share his insights on Dugan's Roadhouse, a crucial rest stop near Dodge City. Hear the incredible story of James Dugan and his family's resourcefulness in running this essential trading post, strategically positioned at the junction of major routes. Learn how Dugan's Roadhouse became a bustling hub for cowboys and travelers, connecting various Texas feeder trails and even tracing connections to the historic Santa Fe Trail and Coronado's journey to Quivira. This episode is an absolute must for history enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the pioneering spirit of the Old West.Support the showReturn of the Great HuntersCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the "I Love New Mexico" podcast, host Bunny Terry converses with historian and author Kevin McDevitt about the rich history of Cimarron, New Mexico, and the Saint James Hotel. Bunny introduces the historical significance of Cimarron, a key stop along the Santa Fe Trail. Kevin shares intriguing stories about the hotel's original proprietor, Henry Lambert, and notable figures like Wyatt Earp who frequented the establishment. They also delve into the hotel's haunted reputation, discussing ghostly encounters with spirits such as Mary Lambert. The episode blends tales of the Wild West with paranormal intrigue, highlighting New Mexico's unique heritage.LinksSt. Jame HotelKevin on PBSKevin's Book: History of the St. James HotelHaunted Highways by Ralph LooneyI Love New Mexico blog pageBunny's websiteI Love New Mexico InstagramI Love New Mexico FacebookOriginal Music by: Kene Terry

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the "I Love New Mexico" podcast, host Bunny Terry converses with Kevin McDevitt, an author and researcher passionate about Cimarron, New Mexico, and the historic Saint James Hotel. Kevin shares his journey of discovering Cimarron's lawless Old West past, highlighting the town's unique connection to the Santa Fe Trail and its colorful characters. The discussion covers the town's tumultuous history, including the influence of land baron Lucien Maxwell and the notorious Santa Fe Ring. Bunny and Kevin also delve into the fascinating story of Henry Lambert, the founder of the Saint James Hotel. (Part 1 of 2)LinksSt. Jame Hotel Kevin on PBSKevin's Book: History of the St. James HotelHaunted Highways by Ralph LooneyI Love New Mexico blog pageBunny's websiteI Love New Mexico InstagramI Love New Mexico FacebookOriginal Music by: Kene Terry

EPISODE 45 - “Forgotten B-Leading Men of the Golden Age of Hollywood” - 07/22/2024 ** This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BENEATH and get on your way to being your best self.” ** Sometimes, there is nothing quite like a good old B-movie. Maybe the production values aren't the best, and maybe the story is grittier than most, but these little gems have provided hours of viewing pleasure to so many. These films also had great leading men in them. Studly, sturdy, reliable actors who might not be GARY COOPER or CARY GRANT or CLARK GABLE, but were handsome and talented and knew how to beat up the bad guys and win over the lovely leading lady. As an homage to the leading men of the B's, this week, we'll take a look at the lives an careers of five of our favorites. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Screen World Presents the Encyclopedia of Film Actors (1965); “Successor To Gable,” by Robbin Coons, September 30, 1943, Big Spring Daily Herald;  "John Hodiak Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack,” October 20, 1955, Los Angeles Times; “The Story of Bob Cummings,” September 2, 1950, Voice; “Skip E. Lowe 1987 interview with Robert Cummings,” December 17, 2016, by Alan Eicler, Youtube.com; “Robert Cummings on Honesty,” May 1959, by Bob Cummings, Guideposts; “Robert Cummings Is Dead at 82; Debonair Actor in TV and Film,” December 4, 1990, by Peter B. Flint, The New York Times;  “Dennis O'Keefe, Son of Vaudeville Performers Knows The Theatre,” July 7, 1939, The Times (Muncie Indiana); "O'Keefe Achieves Stardom; Seeks Director's Post,” October 12, 1944, Los Angeles Times. “Dennis O'Keefe, Screen Veteran, Is Dead at 60,” September 2, 1968, The Marion (Ohio) Star; “Bill Lundigan's Success Recipe,” March 29, 1942, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle; “The Life Story of William Lundigan,” March 24, 1951, Picture Show; “Actor William Lundigan Dies; Began Career in 1937,” December 22, 1975m by Ted Thackery, Jr. Los Angeles Times; "The Life Story of Alan Marshal,” January 11, 1941, Picture Show;  “Alan Marshal, Actor, 52, Dead; Stage and Film Performers Appeared in ‘Wagon Train',” July 10, 1961, The New York Times; Alan.kitmarshal.site; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  JOHN HODIAK: Maisie Goes To Rio (1944); Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944); Life Boat (1944); Sunday Dinner For A Soldier (1944); A Bell For Adano (1945;) The Harvey Girls (1946); Somewhere In The Night (1946); Desert Fury (1947); ROBERT CUMMINGS: The Virginia Judge (1935); Hollywood Boulevard (1936); So Red The Rose (1935); King's Row (1941); Saboteur (1942); Dial M For Murder (1954); DENNIS O'KEEFE: T-Men (1947); Raw Deal (1948); Saratoga (1937); Topper Returns (1941); The Story of Dr. Wassel (1944); Up In Mabel's Room (1944); Doll Face (1945); Brewster's Millions (1945); Cover Up (1949); The Lady Wants Mink (1953); WILLIAM LUNDIGAN: The Lady Fights Back (1937); Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939); The Old Maid (1939); Dodge City (1939); Santa Fe Trail (1940); A Shot In The Dark (1941); Apache Trail (1942); The Fabulous Dorseys (1947); The Inside Story (1947); Pinky (1949); Mother Didn't Tell Me (1950); I'll Get By (1950); Love Nest (1951); I'd Climb The Highest Mountain (1951); The House on Telegraph Hill (1951); ALAN MARSHAL: The Garden of Allah (1936);  After The Thin Man (1936); Night Must Fall (1937); Parnell (1937);  Conquest (1937);  Dramatic School (1939);  Four Girls in White (1939); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939);  Irene (1940);  He Stayed For Breakfast (1940);  Lydia (1941);  The White Cliff's of Dover (1944); Bride By Mistake (1944); The Opposite Sex (1956);  House On Haunted Hill (1959); Day of the Outlaw (1959); --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On our geocaching podcast today, we have some interesting audio content that we captured at Geowoodstock XX to share with you. You'll hear a chat with Minnesota Boy about an adventure to a very unique place, a discussion with Joanne about a fascinating multi-state Geotour and a visit with Elonka about her book on code-breaking. […] The post Show 872.0: GEOCAC Benchmarks, Santa Fe Trail Geotour & Code-Breaking appeared first on PodCacher: Geocaching Goodness.

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Embark on a trek through time as we uncover the remarkable story of Isidore Douglas and her family's poignant journey westward in the aftermath of the Civil War. Imagine braving the unknown frontier, where every step is a dance with danger and every letter home is a testament to survival. You're invited to live through Isidore's eyes, as her correspondence with her mother offers us a window into the raw emotions and harsh realities faced on the plains—from the joy and anxiety of impending motherhood to the looming fears of cholera and financial hardship. As we follow her husband Henry's military ascent, we trace the family's footsteps from the relative comfort of Columbus, Ohio, to the vast expanses of Kansas, where the promise of new beginnings meets the grit of pioneer life.Strap in for the second leg of our historical saga, where we join the Douglas clan on a rugged expedition from Elm Creek to the storied Fort Zarah. Venture through the untamed wilds as we experience nature's capricious whims, from storms that ravage encampments to frigid nights under the stars, and confront the wildlife that roams the plains. Alongside Isidore's vivid narrations, we navigate critical lifelines like stage stations and the Barlow-Sanderson coaches that dotted the desolate Fort Riley-Fort Larned Road. Arriving at Fort Zarah, we gain insight into the legends of the Santa Fe Trail and the perils at Pawnee Rock. Prepare for an episode that not only chronicles an epic passage but also immortalizes the indomitable spirit that shaped a nation.The Great AntidoteAdam Smith said, "Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showReturn of the Great HuntersCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1141, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: On My Dog'S Ipod 1: The first song my dog downloaded was "Atomic Dog" by this funky member of Parliament. George Clinton. 2: My dog can't help it-- he salivates every time he listens to the disco classic "Ring My" this. "Bell". 3: For inspiration, my dog listens to "Bark At The Moon", the title track of a 1983 album by this metal man. Ozzy Osbourne. 4: My dog really sinks his teeth into the George Thorogood classic "Bad To" this. "The Bone". 5: My dog loves the upbeat chorus of this Grammy-winning song by the Baha Men. "Who Let The Dogs Out". Round 2. Category: J Movies. With J in quotation marks 1: 2009:Meryl Streep prepares a chicken. Julie and Julia. 2: 1979:Steve Martin is "born a poor black child". The Jerk. 3: 1995:An old magic board game comes to life. Jumanji. 4: 1985:Glenn Close/Jeff Bridges thriller. Jagged Edge. 5: 1990:Vietnam messed with Tim Robbins' head. Jacob's Ladder. Round 3. Category: I Like Ike. With Ike in quotation marks 1: To solicit a free ride along a road. hitchhike. 2: Myers,Ditka, orWallace. Mike. 3: A sharp rise on a graph followed by a sharp decline. a spike. 4: A proverb says that powerful cerebrums "think..." this way. alike. 5: Unbecoming conduct on the gridiron. unsportsmanlike (conduct). Round 4. Category: Fruits 1: Two fruits that combine to breed tangelos. tangerine and grapefruit. 2: This fruit plant can grow 20 feet high and produce a dozen hands. a banana plant. 3: This golfball-sized fruit, Citrus aurantifolia swingle, is now grown mostly in Mexico, not Southern Florida. the key lime. 4: This largest South American country is the world's largest producer of oranges. Brazil. 5: "Swedish" Lingonberries are closely related to this American fruit grown in bogs. cranberries. Round 5. Category: Happy Trails 1: An important commercial route, this trail to New Mexico was started in 1821. the Santa Fe Trail. 2: Completed in 1937, this 2,000-mile hiking trail passes through 14 states. the Appalachian Trail. 3: Starting in this state, the Chisholm Trail was the principal route to take Longhorn cattle to Kansas. Texas. 4: California's Highway 101 follows El Camino Real, which linked 4 presidios with 21 of these. missions. 5: The Bozeman Trail was closed in 1868 by a treaty with this Indian nation. the Sioux. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Episode 38 – The Kiowa  – Nomadic Warriors of the Plains (Not a Complete Transcript) According to their traditions, the Kiowas originally lived at the mouths of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers in present day Montana. As it is now, then it could have very cold winters and the ground covered by a deep layer of snow. As hunter-gatherers, they primarily used a bow and arrow along with their only domesticated animal the dog, which pulled their travois after being attached to it with poles that hooked to a harness. Close neighbors of the Kiowa were the Flatheads and several Athabascan tribes lived to their north and west.  Now according to legend the people had a quarrel over the udders of a doe which were the spoils of a hunt. The group that won the delicacy headed to the southeast and went to live with friends, the Crows. Those left behind were never heard of again. The Crows essentially helped change the Kiowas and made them much more mobile. They taught the Kiowas ride horses and hunt buffalo which was something they had never before been able to do. There was some intermarriage with the Crows but they had much more in common with and joined together with the Kiowa Apaches. The first time they were written about was in 1682 by René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who had knowledge of them from one of a Pani slave boy at Fort St. Louis. That boy called them Manrhouts and Gattacha. When they were in the Yellowstone region in1804, Lewis and Clark heard of them but did not meet them. Moving out of the north and their previous mountainous home, the Kiowas had taken the first steps towards becoming a real part of  the Plains Culture by learning to ride horses. This enabled them to hunt buffalo on horseback, and it became their main foodstuff. Of course, with the horse came mobility and they moved steadily towards the south.  This mobility also turned the Kiowa into a completely nomadic lifestyle which consisted of predation, pillage, and warfare. They excelled at it until they became one of the most feared and hated of the Plains tribes. Part of their success was how they constantly had the largest number of horses of all the Plains Indians. Around the year of 1790 the Kiowas made a lasting peace with the Comanches and together they traded horses and captives east via the Wichitas and Taovayas to the French and English. In exchange they  received guns, ammunition, and metal for points and vermilion for face paint. In 1840, with the encouragement of trader and negotiator William Bent, the Kiowas, Kiowa Apaches, and Comanches joined with the Southern Cheyenne and Arapahos at Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River and agreed to an inter-tribal peace that was never broken. Together the five tribes in union created a formidable barrier that was able to prove an obstacle to those who wished to cross the southern plains. Finally, the U.S. sent the First Dragoons to protect wagon trains on the Santa Fe Trail. In later years, both the Second Dragoons and the Mounted Rifles made an effort to defend and protect the southwest and Texas from Indian raids. In the 1850s the Second United States Cavalry sought to reduce the number of attacks on the frontier settlements but like those before they had little success. For more articles on History - read my column on Medium.

WESTERN WISDOM  "Santa Fe Trail" audio podcast by award-winning western author Stephen Bly. Sponsored by BlyBooks.com Legacy Series.   blog post article found here: Sign Up on BlyBooks.com on blog page to receive RSS feed by email for podcast blog notices. Related blog article with podcast embed will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday. Look to the right of the LINK PAGE for “Subscribe to the Blog via Email” and “Enter your email address”. Would greatly appreciate if you a) SUBSCRIBE, b) RATE, c) REVIEW the podcast. FULL PODCAST INFO: https://bit.ly/3xCxckS Music by WinkingFoxMusic from Pixabay

WESTERN WISDOM  "Santa Fe Trail" audio podcast by award-winning western author Stephen Bly. Sponsored by BlyBooks.com Legacy Series.  "Santa Fe Trail Rewards" blog post article found here: https://www.blybooks.com/2023/11/santa-fe-trail/Sign Up on BlyBooks.com on blog page to receive RSS feed by email for podcast blog notices. Related blog article with podcast embed will arrive every Tuesday and Thursday. Look to the right of the LINK PAGE for “Subscribe to the Blog via Email” and “Enter your email address”. Would greatly appreciate if you a) SUBSCRIBE, b) RATE, c) REVIEW the podcast. FULL PODCAST INFO: https://bit.ly/3xCxckS Music by WinkingFoxMusic from PixabayThis podcast always free but donations welcome to cover costs. Send to PayPal at janet@blybooks.comBly Books Website: https://www.blybooks.com

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Welcome to Las Animas, Colorado, "The City of Souls!" Las Animas is the county seat of Bent County and is located in southeast Colorado.  Las Animas means "the souls" in Spanish.  According to one legend, the town is named after a group of conquistadors who died without the last rites sacrament of a priest while exploring the area in the 16th century.     The area is home to several important sites including the historic town of Boggsville and the John Martin Reservoir.  Bent's Old Fort is also located nearby.  The fort is a reconstructed adobe fur trading post.  The original fort was built in 1833 and was the only major permanent US settlement on the Santa Fe Trail at the time.  The original structure was destroyed in 1849 but was reconstructed as an historic site in 1976.  We hope you enjoy our visit to Las Animas! 

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Can you imagine stepping into the frosty plains of the wild west, with just the shimmering moonlight for company and the tales of buffalo hunters, railroad workers, and the occasional gamblers to keep you entertained? And all this through the eyes and trials of a young man named Henry Raymond? Well, you're in for a treat! We're about to take you on a riveting journey that traces Henry's path from Illinois to Kansas in 1872, replete with captivating stories of camaraderie, courage, and wit that were hallmark of the early settlers.Now picture this - Mike McCabe, our very own lovable rascal, in a saloon, facing off with a dead-eye shot named Kirk Jordan! Sounds dangerous, right? But wait until you hear Mike's impulsively brilliant maneuver that saves the day, or rather, the evening. His quick thinking not only diverts a potentially fatal situation but also turns it into a celebratory event, earning Mike a bullet - a well-earned one, that too!But that's just a slice of the action. This episode takes you beyond the thrill and the laughter. We explore the harsh realities and beautiful moments that made life in the Wild West fascinating to the core. From the welcoming warmth of the Mastersons, the enchanting tunes from Henry's violin, to the sparkling moonlight on the Santa Fe Trail, we've got it all. Strap in, folks. You're in for a thrilling, laughter-filled, and insightful ride into the wild, woolly west. Join us, won't you?Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

Comanche Jack Stilwell worked as a teamster on the Santa Fe Trail, hunted buffalo on the southern plains, and participated in the famous Battle of Beecher Island – all before the age of 19 years of age. Jack continued scouting for the Army against the Cheyenne, Comanche, Apache, Kiowa, and Arapaho before pinning on a badge and chasing down outlaws in Indian Territory. Despite these accomplishments, there's a good chance you've never heard of Comanche Jack. But what about his brother, Frank? While the name Frank Stilwell likewise may not ring a bell, I'm willing to bet you've seen Frank's death portrayed on film on more than one occasion; an incident that saw frontiersman extraordinaire Comanche Jack come gunning for the famous Wyatt Earp.   The Battle of Beecher Island - https://www.wildwestextra.com/the-battle-of-beecher-island/   Liver Eating Johnson - https://www.wildwestextra.com/liver-eating-johnson/   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

Children in many parts of the U.S. gathered their supplies and donned their backpacks, as they headed back to school. Many more will be doing so in the next coming weeks both here in the U.S. and around the world as summer comes to its official end. This inspired us to share the stories of some teachers from the past and some of the challenges they faced. Join us for the Ordinary Extraordinary stories of two teachers who impacted their students and the communities in which they worked. First, we meet Sister Blandina who helped tame the wild west through her gentle ways as both a school teacher and a nurse. She even gained the trust and respect of the notorious Billy the Kid! Next, we travel south to the Appalachian mountains to recall the fond memories of Leonora Whitaker Wood and her time spent teaching in a mission school off the beaten path. Her stories inspired her daughter Catherine Marshall, to publish the novel Christy, based on many of her experiences as a teacher in the early 1900s. To purchase tickets to the 34th annual Gilpin County Historical Society Cemetery Crawl, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gilpin-historical-society-34th-annual-cemetery-crawl-tickets-657128116887To purchase tickets to the third annual Beyond the Grave: an evening with Bram Stoker, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-grave-an-evening-with-bram-stoker-tickets-696195337997?aff=oddtdtcreatorTo preorder The Souls Close to Edgar Allan Poe: Graves of his Family, Friends and Foes, through a local bookseller visit: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=Souls+Close+to+Edgar+Allan+Poe%2C+The%3A+Graves+of+His+Family%2C+Friends+and+FoesPhotos:Sister Blandina - Sisters of Charity/https://www.srcharitycinti.org/2021/01/21/the-journey-to-sainthood/Grave of Sister Blandina - Sister Joyce Brehm/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62719319/blandina-maria_rosa-segale/photo#view-photo=226238630Leonora Whitaker Wood - Leonora Wood at the Mission compound. From the Emma Wood Hoskins collection./https://christyfestinthesmokies.wordpress.com/historian/Grave of Leonora Whitaker Wood - Steve Brannan/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103604967/leonora-haseltine-woodResources used to research this episode include:, San Felipe De Neri Parish. "Servant of God Sister Blandina." https://sanfelipedeneri.org/. sanfelipedeneri.org/sister-blandina. Accessed 13 Aug. 2023.Segale, SC, Sister Blandina. At the End of the Santa Fe Trail. 2014th ed., 1932. Cincinnati, Sisters of Charity , 2014.Shirley, Gayle C. More than Petticoats: Remarkable Colrado Women. 1st ed., Kearney, Morris Book Publishing Company , 2002, pp. 32-44., Christyfest In The Smokies. "Leonora: The Real Christy ." https://christyfestinthesmokies.wordpress.com/. christyfestinthesmokies.wordpress.com/historian/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2023.Martin, Christy. "Christy, the Favorite of Appalachia ." https://thesouthernvoice.com/. 10 Oct. 2022. thesouthernvoice.com/christy-the-favorite-of-appalachia/. Accessed 13 Aug. 2023.Tabler, Dave. "Christy and Leonora: City Girl, Country Gal ." https://www.appalachianhistory.net. 3 Nov. 2011. www.appalachianhistory.net/2011/11/christy-and-leonora-city-girl-country-gal.html. Accessed 13 Aug. 2023.HEICHELBECH, Rose. "The Strange And Strict Rules Teachers Had To Follow In The 1800s ." https://dust

Are you ready for a shot of adrenaline? Strap in, as we rocket back through history to the volatile era of the Cheyenne Indian Wars. From the first sparks of conflict in the Cheyenne Campaign of 1857 to the chilling Sheridan Winter Campaign of 1868, we're about to rip the lid off the stories that shaped the American West. It's a wild ride filled with buffalo stampedes, tough negotiations, and gripping battles, so buckle up!Imagine trudging across the Santa Fe Trail, your heart pounding as a massive buffalo herd stampedes alongside. Envision the terrain under your boots changing from rugged paths to sun-kissed grasslands, the adrenaline rush of the journey pulsating through every fiber of your being. Our guide for this trek is none other than Colonel Edwin Vos Sumner, leading his regiment through raw wilderness, capturing the essence of the era with stark realism.As our journey nears its climax, we find ourselves caught in a nerve-wracking face-off with a large Cheyenne war party. Listen, as we dissect Bull Sumner's strategic maneuvers during the Battle of Solomon Fork and the aftermath that saw him extending a hand of compassion to his wounded soldiers. This is raw history, up close and personal, as recounted by 17-year-old Robert E. Peck, a recruit in the 1st Cavalry Regiment. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through the past that's as thrilling as it is enlightening!Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

There had been reports of gold in the Rocky Mountains since the time of the Conquistadors. John Ralston had found a little in Arvada in 1849. But no one had gotten rich. William Green Russell and some other successful Georgia miners decided to come to the Rocky Mountains and find lots of gold. They left Georgia on February 17, 1858, and after four months on the road, they got to the banks of Cherry Creek on June 24. They came following the Santa Fe Trail to the Cherokee Trail. On July 3rd, most gave up and returned home. Thirteen remained. These people were convinced gold was here and were determined to find it. A few weeks later, James Pierce, Russell's cousin, found about $400 worth of gold at the mouth of Little Dry Creek in Englewood. On the last day of July, a whisky trader and complete stranger, John Cantrell, a former California 49er himself, rode into the Dry Creek camp and not only visited for a week but, upon his departure to Kansas City, took a bag of Jim Pierce's gold-bearing gravel and dirt with him. Arriving in Kansas City with his pouch of pay dirt, Cantrell had it assayed and the value attested. On August 26, the Kansas City Journal of Commerce headlines of August 26, 1858, stated:  Gold in Kansas Territory!! The Pike's Peak Mines! First Arrival of Gold Dust at Kansas City!!!" Wild West Podcast proudly presents Gold & The Overland Trail, excerpts from Rush to the Rockies, 1859, by Anges Wright Spring.Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, what's the impact in Colorado? Then, a Crested Butte man wants to break stereotypes of the West. Plus, a photographer traces his ancestor's path on the Santa Fe Trail. Also, efforts to ease a farm worker shortage face a tough road in Congress. Also, a Colorado-based treasure hunt on the moon.

A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, what's the impact in Colorado? Then, a Crested Butte man wants to break stereotypes of the West. Plus, a photographer traces his ancestor's path on the Santa Fe Trail. Also, efforts to ease a farm worker shortage face a tough road in Congress. Also, a Colorado-based treasure hunt on the moon.

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Songs include: Along the Santa Fe Trail, Down the Trail of Achin Hearts, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, On the Trail, It's a Lonely Trail and Blue Shadows on the Trail. Musicians include: Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore, Patti Page, Arthur Godfrey, Paul Whiteman and Larry Clinton. 

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Links from the show:* The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation* Connect with Mark* Subscribe to the newsletterAbout my guest:* A native of Missouri, Mark Lee Gardner has researched and written about the human history of the American West since he was in high school. During his college years, he spent summers as a seasonal park ranger at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Colorado, and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, West Virginia. He also spent one summer as a Mary Moody Northen Graduate Fellow at the Stonewall Jackson House in Lexington, Virginia. A short time after earning a master's degree in American Studies from the University of Wyoming, Mark became the director of History Colorado's Baca and Bloom Houses in Trinidad. He spent four years running this historic site overlooking the fabled Santa Fe Trail, after which he began his career as an independent historian, consultant, and fulltime writer. Mark subsequently authored several interpretive guides for National Park Service historic sites, including the Santa Fe Trail National Historic Trail, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, and Fort Union National Monument.* Mark has written a number of critically acclaimed and award-winning books, from material culture studies such as Wagons for the Santa Fe Trade (University of New Mexico Press, 2000) to his bestselling nonfiction titles for HarperCollins: To Hell on a Fast Horse: The Untold Story of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett (2010); Shot All To Hell: Jesse James, the Northfield Raid, and the Wild West's Greatest Escape (2013); and Rough Riders: Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill (2016). Mark's latest book is The Earth Is All That Lasts: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation, to be released by Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, on June 21, 2022.*  As an authority on the American West, Mark has frequently been an on-air expert for national broadcast and cable networks, public  radio, and for several podcasts. He's appeared on the History Channel, PBS American Experience, ABC World News, AMC, the Travel Channel, American Heroes Channel, Encore Westerns Channel, Book TV, NPR's All Things Considered, and BBC Radio. * Mark's books and articles have earned him two Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America, an Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award, a Colorado Book Award, a New Mexico-Arizona Book Award, and a Wild West History Association best book award and best article award.* In addition to his research and writing, Mark is an award-winning musician and performer specializing in the historic music of the American West. For more on Mark's music, click on the button below. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

Francis Schoonmaker is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer. Francis tells us in this novel we will meet Sid Johnson, a young teen who's parents claim they don't know anything about a slave stealer that slave holders call the "Phantom." But when Sid discovers that their Southern Illinois farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad, he isn't so sure Ma and Pa are telling him the truth. They could get caught breaking the law. When bounty hunters threaten Pa, Sid resolves to take action to protect the family. Before his plans are in place, bounty hunters burn the barn. With a civil war brewing and the farm compromised as a stop on the Underground Railroad, Ma and Pa decide to go west. Disappointed that he failed to learn any more about the slave stealer, Sid is glad to leave the slave question behind. He is about to find out that the ugly shadow of slavery reaches beyond the Johnson farm to the Santa Fe Trail, and his involvement with the Phantom Slave Stealer has just begun. Click here to visit Francis' website – https://fschoonmaker.com/books/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

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From outlaws like Bonnie & Clyde and Belle Starr, to historic routes and trails like the Pony Express, Butterfield Overland Stage Route, and Santa Fe Trail, this episode of Big Blend Radio focuses on some of the historic highlights and happenings on the historic Jefferson Highway. Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more about the revival of this highway and find out about the upcoming 2022 JHA Conference held June 1-4, 2022 in Pittsburg, KS : https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Featured guests include: - Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association - Robin Cole-Jett "The Red River Historian" - See: https://www.redriverhistorian.com/ Featured music on the show is "Texas Blue Moon" by Shelley King - https://www.shelleyking.com/ Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/ 

This week the editors welcome in the folks from Boise City's Cimarron Heritage Center Museum to talk dinosaurs, discarded bombs, and the upcoming history tour of the Santa Fe Trail. Plus our Question of the Week and always entertaining Podvents. We hope you listen!

In his new book published by Ave Maria Press, A Catholic Pilgrimage through American History, Dr. Kevin Schmiesing takes you to more than two-dozen sites and events that symbolize and embody America's rich and sometimes tumultuous Catholic past, including the Santa Fe Trail, Gettysburg, and the Bourbon Trail. We talk about the Catholic thread running through the tapestry of American History and talk about some of his favorite stories.

Oliver McCloskey is a mountain man, fur tanner, and adventurer. Hailing from Cedar City, Utah, he is tracing the route of the Santa Fe Trail on horseback.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doña Maria Gertrudis Barceló was a professional gambler and card dealer in New Mexico in the early 19th century. But the details of her life are all over the place, depending on the source.  Research:  New Mexico History Museum. “The Gambling Queen of Santa Fe.” Press Release. 8/20/2009. https://media.newmexicoculture.org/release/91/the-gambling-queen-o Dominguez, Orae. “Maria Gertrudis Barceló, Doña Tules.” New Mexico History. State Records Center and Archives. https://newmexicohistory.org/2013/10/24/maria-gertrudis-barcelo-dona-tules/ New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative. “Maria Gertrudis Barcelo.” https://www.nmhistoricwomen.org/location/maria-gertrudis-barcelo/  National Park Service. “La Tules, María Gertrudis Barceló.” 3/11/2021. https://www.nps.gov/people/maria-gertrudis-barcelo.htm Thwaites, Reuben Gold. “Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XX - Part II of Gregg's Commerce of the Prairies, 1831-1839.” Cleveland, Ohio. The Arthur H. Clark Company. 1905. Magoffin, Susan Shelby, and Stella Madeleine Drumm. “Down the Santa Fe Trail and into Mexico : the diary of Susan Shelby Magoffin, 1846-1847.” New Haven : Yale University Press, 1962. Lecompte, Janet. “La Tules and the Americans.” Arizona and the West , Autumn, 1978, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Autumn, 1978). https://www.jstor.org/stable/40168728 Kendall, George Wilkins. “Narrative of the Texan Sante Fé Expedition.” New York : Harper and Brothers. 1846. Brewerton, G. Douglass. “Incidents of Travel in New Mexico.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine. April 1854. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924080772092&view=1up&seq=599&skin=2021&q1=april Nogar, Anna M. et al. “Nuevomexicano Cultural Memory and the Indo-Hispana Mujerota.” Journal of the Southwest, Vol. 58, No. 4 (Winter 2016). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26310186 Chávez, Fray Angélico. “Doña Tules, Her Fame and Her Funeral.” From “Santa Fe Nativa: A Collection of Nuevomexicano Writing.” University of New Mexico Press. 2009. Cook, Mary J. Straw. “Doña Tules: Santa Fe's Courtesan and Gambler.” University of New Mexico Press. 2007. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Baskipedia Podcast, we discuss the Dribble Drive Motion Offense with Coach Thatcher Decker of Santa Fe Trail High School. Join our community of over 2500 coaches on Facebook to discuss the Dribble Drive Motion Offense: Dribble Drive Motion Hoop Talk Check out our Basketball Products on the Dribble Drive Motion offense at System Basketball. Follow Coach Marc Hart on Social Media for Daily X and O Content --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/systembasketball/support

The start of the Santa Fe Trail turns 200 this year. For most of that time the narrative of the influential route that took scores of settlers and U.S. Army soldiers across established Native land has been told from a non-Native perspective. Although it's mainly a story of displacement and violence, the full history is […]

For this edition of everyone's favorite biweekly literary podcasts, your Book XChange hosts present some "deep cuts" from their own personal bookshelves. The idea with our "Hidden Gems" episode is to offer some "of the beaten path" recommendations of books - from all genres, fiction and non-fiction - that might intrigue our listeners and/or give them something new to try. As readers Jude and John both get a lot of satisfaction from discovering the work of a writer we may have never heard of before, or dusting off a long-forgotten novel or book that might provide some hidden insights for people living today. We hope that listeners can find something of interest in this adventurous and eclectic discussion... if nothing else, no one can accuse the BXC boys of narrow reading! Your meal is hot and waiting on the table folks... dig in!! [NOTE: Very special shout-out to listeners HW and KC for their recent contributions and feedback offered to the show. We appreciate you very much, and every other listener to the BXC!] MUSIC: Young Wolf, Voidz Panda BOOKS DISCUSSED/MENTIONED/RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE What Jude is currently reading/plans to read next: 'The Gospel According to Jesus Christ,' Jose Saramago - TBD - What John is currently reading/plans to read next: Undisclosed - Books/Writers discussed in this episode: 'At the End of the Santa Fe Trail,' Sister Blandina Segale - 'A Month in the Country,' - J. L. Carr - 'Fear,' Gabriel Chevalier - 'The Bookshop,' Penelope Fitzgerald - 'The Old Boys,' William Trevor - 'Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920's,' Frederick Lewis Allen - Books of history by Christopher Dawson - Books of history by Barbara Tuchman - 'The Meeting at Telgte,' Günter Grass - 'Gould's Book of Fish,' Richard Flanagan - 'The Songlines,' Bruce Chatwin - 'You Know When the Men Are Gone,' Siobhan Fallon - 'A Hero for the People,' Arthur Powers - Short stories by Tim Gautreaux, J. F. Powers and Breece D'J Pancake - 'The Cape and Other Stories from the Japanese Ghetto,' Kenji Nakagami - 'Red Dust: A Path Through China,' Ma Jian - 'The Moth Snowstorm: Nature and Joy,' Michael McCarthy - 'Fragments of an Infinite Memory: My Life with the Internet,' Maël Renouard - Planned next episode of the Book XChange podcast: Episode 38 will be an in-depth review of a novel recommended by a BXC listener: 'Leave the World Behind' by Rumaan Alam... this is recent and "buzzy" novel that presents a vaguely apocalyptic scenario and how it is handled by two well-off couples who end up together in a lush vacation home in a rural area of Long Island.

Congress is divided over the federal budget and it could shut down the federal government by the end of next week. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver, weighs in on that, and the pandemic's impact on children. Then, an update on Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. And, the history of the Santa Fe Trail. Plus, in-person entertainment is back, so what's the risk?

A brave Daughter of Charity takes on the wild west. The book mentioned in this episode, "At the end of the Santa Fe Trail" is available in our gift shop!

Today, we have an interview with Susan Lee Johnson. Susan Lee Johnson holds the inaugural Harry Reid Endowed Chair for the History of the Intermountain West. In 2020, Johnson was named President-Elect of the Western History Association. A historian of western North America and its borderlands, Johnson specializes in the study of gender; of race, ethnicity, and indigeneity; and of desire and embodiment. Johnson works primarily in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, but teaches and takes interest in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as well. Johnson’s scholarship has focused on relations of power in the North American West both as a place of lived experience and as an imagined space, exploring these themes in three book projects: Writing Kit Carson: Fallen Heroes in a Changing West (University of North Carolina Press 2020), Roaring Camp: The Social World of the California Gold Rush (Norton 2000), and a new project, tentatively titled “The Trail the Slaves Made,” a place-based history of how the Santa Fe Trail connected slaveries and emancipations in nineteenth-century North America: chattel slavery and its demise in the East, and, in the West, captive-taking and coerced labor, which died a different death. Our conversation wandered the Gold Rush, to Kit Carson to favorite western films. Links: Susan's Faculty Page Susan's Books

The history book East of East began out of disgust with El Monte’s origin story as the "End of the Santa Fe Trail." In 2012, the city celebrated it's centennial with a wagon train parade based on the sanitized narrative of the southern pioneers whose descendants founded the township - instead of honoring Monte's actual residents, roughly 95% of whom are Latino or Asian. The book’s editors decided that they would investigate the area’s public history, centering the stories of people of color while exposing the truth about the pioneer settlers. The project was founded by South El Monte Arts Posse’s Romeo Guzman and Carribean Fragoza. Fragoza is an art critic, journalist, and poet who's written for KCET. She was born and raised in South El Monte and graduated from SEM High School in 1999. Her creative non-fiction as well as journalism graces several chapters of the book. Guzman was, at inception, a historian in training at Columbia University (as well as a Mt. SAC alum), and now teaches public history at Claremont Graduate University. His family has roots in South El Monte, though he grew up in Pomona and attended Garey High. He served as East of East’s lead editor. The book was also edited by Ryan Reft and Alex Sayf Cummings. Initially, oral histories were recorded with the help of other locals and homies. Over time articles were published on KCET that would eventually become chapters of the book. An older history written by the Works Progress Administration under the New Deal proclaimed the town had no Spanish, Mexican, or Indigenous roots - Whites Only. East of East starts with the region’s indigenous background followed by colonization as the bedrock of its story. This legacy of racism and discrimination gave way to the radical politics of the Brown Berets, Teatro Urbano, and legendary exiled anarchist Ricardo Flores Magon, as well as the Monte boys lynch mob, Klansmen in public office, and a fledgling outpost for American Nazis. Seeing El Monte as a point where a clamor for equality was continuously fomented, if not glorified, East of East documents a fuller identity for the town than the “End of the Santa Fe Trail” (w

It wasn't until we visited Pecos National Historical Park that we realized the great breadth of history represented: prehistoric ruins to the establishment of Pecos Pueblo to colonization and missionaries, which culminated in the Pueblo Revolt of 1860. The revolt's success stands out as the only time European colonizers were expelled by Native Americans. The Spanish reconquered the area 12 years later. The Santa Fe Trail passed right by and of course there was a major Civil War Battle. Ranger Eric explains why this area is so important both culturally and historically.

Recorded - 8/2/20 On the episode of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review the directorial debut of Dave Franco as well as an 80 year-old film starring Olivia de Havilland. We also count down the best movie death scenes of the last decade before we are quizzed on some of the oldest Oscar winners in history. Here are the highlights. What We've Been Watching Todd on What Men Want (5:45) Zach on Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way (7:10) Terry on Shadow of the Vampire (9:50) Featured Review: The Rental (13:30) "Come to the Stable" Archival Review: Santa Fe Trail (25:30) Power Rankings: Movie Death Scenes of the 2010's (44:00) Honorable Mentions & Predicting Adam's List (1:15:00) Trivia Trivia Reviews: Jayhawkers & Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1:26:50) Trivia: Oldest Oscar Winners (1:36:30) Quote of the Day (1:46:30) Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast Pandora https://pandora.app.link/hfYGimTce8