Podcasts about Wild Bill Hickok

Send us a textAt the razor's edge where civilization meets chaos stood a man whose name struck both fear and awe - Wild Bill Hickok. The sweltering summer of 1869 found Hays City, Kansas transformed into a powder keg of violence where 37 licensed liquor sellers hosted a volatile mix of railroad workers, soldiers, buffalo hunters, and fortune-seekers.When traditional law enforcement faltered against this tide of lawlessness, the town turned to James Butler Hickok, hoping his fearsome reputation might restore order where others had failed. Within just five weeks as acting sheriff, Hickok would face two deadly confrontations that defined his controversial approach to frontier justice. The first clash came when Bill Mulvey, "a notorious murderer from Missouri," terrorized the streets in a drunken rampage, firing indiscriminately through businesses. Using a clever tactical deception, Hickok called to imaginary men behind Mulvey, creating just enough distraction to draw and fire a single fatal shot. Just weeks later, when Samuel Strauhun and eighteen companions destroyed John Bitter's beer saloon, Hickok's warning was chillingly direct: "Do, and they will carry you out." When Strauhun challenged this ultimatum, another deadly shot rang out.Though coroner's inquests ruled both killings justified, Hays City began questioning whether Hickok's methods were too extreme - a sentiment that would soon cost him his position. Through these blood-soaked confrontations emerges a complex portrait of frontier justice, where the line between necessary force and excessive violence blurred in the prairie dust.Experience the raw, unfiltered story of Wild Bill's Hays City and decide for yourself: was he the solution to lawlessness or something more troubling? Subscribe now to explore more fascinating chapters from the American frontier, and check out "The Making of Wild Bill Hickok" by Michael King, available now on Amazon. We invite you to dive into the exciting world of the "This Week in the West" podcast!Support the showIf you are interested in purchasing one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click on the link provided.

Original Air Date: May 06, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Fred Shields• Fred Howard• Leo Curley• Jack Moyles Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Original Air Date: April 29, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Barney Phillips• Clayton Post Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Paul Synor Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Drama from 67 years agoFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg. A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry!Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter.  A dead fish always floats, or does it?Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Aces and Eights.  A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand."Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Henry Fell Story. . Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Grandpap is Ready to Move. Plans for the "Wonderful World Apartments" continue. Grandpappy Spears is ready to move in!Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Original Air Date: April 24, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Monty Margetts• Charlie Lung• Tyler McVey Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: April 22, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Hal Gerard• Lou Krugman• Jack Mather Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Send us a text Deviating from her normal content, Hannah reviews two books this week for today's podcast. First up is an autobiography by Sonora Carver-- A Girl and Five Brave Horses. This first book is the true story about horse diving in the United States. Wrapped up in the friendship between Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill, and Doc Carver, the origin of horse diving is fascinating and the full story is bound to intrigue any history lover, but especially horse enthusiasts. Hannah next reviews the book Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer et al. Written for moms but appropriate for both parents, this is a dive into the various ideologies our children face in the 21st century. Ferrer and her co-authors help parents recognize the various ideologies and then respond to them Biblically. Hannah recommends this book for any parent but ideally for small group settings. https://www.thehannahmillershow.com/podcasts/https://bobslone.com/contact/bob@bobslone.com

Original Air Date: April 17, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Byron Kane• James Nusser• Louis Marcel Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next of his regular audio described theatre reviews. This week Vidar was off to see ‘Calamity Jane' for the first time as the Watermill Theatre's production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio describer Jonathan Nash.  About ‘Calamity Jane'. Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Misérables). Meet the fearless, gun slingin' Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She'll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin, or shooting insults at the notorious Wild Bill Hickok. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart's a thumpin'... but who for? With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love, The Watermill Theatre's Production of Calamity Jane, is directed by Nikolai Foster, co directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes. What are you waiting for, you wild coyotes?  Whip-crack-away and book now! For more about the tour of ‘Calamity Jane' along with details of dates and times of performances do visit - https://calamityjanemusical.com You will also find details about access at the Birmingham hippodrome Theatre including dates and times of audio described performances by visiting - https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/plan-your-visit/access/ (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Bill Markley is a long-time friend and guest at White Stallion Ranch and a long-time member of Western Writers of America and a current member for the Will Rogers Medallion Awards One of Bill's most recent books on the Legendary West Series is Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody: Plainsmen of the Legendary West was wildly successful. Bills love of history and travel were instilled in him as a young boy growing up on the family farm in Pennsylvania. Bill has been in the films Dances with Wolves, Son of the Morning Star, Far and Away, Gettysburg, and Crazy Horse. Bill's soon to be released book on Jim Bridger promises to take you to the next level. After two years of research his respect for him has grown. He accepted all people no matter who they were and only when they turned on him would he treat them as enemies. He tried to stay out of fights, but if one was unavoidable, he was in the forefront. He was like many of us, in love with the West.

Original Air Date: April 15, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Marianne Richmond• Paul Frees• Forrest Lewis• Jack Moyles Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

This week Megan is on a work trip, so Charnell saved some special research just for Jason as he filled in. The life of Wild Bill Hickok has largely been exaggerated throughout history but here we explain who Wild Bill really was and what led to him killing men and building a reputation he never asked for, which ultimately ends his life.  Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox Meet Wild Bill Hickok, The Famed Gunfighter Of The Wild West Today In History: What Happened On March 1st

Original Air Date: April 10, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Jeanne Bates• Ralph Moody• Tom Holland Writer:• Lou Fulton Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Vinny Coyle is starring as Wild Bill Hickok in Calamity Jane.The production is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour with direction by Nikolai Foster and co-direction and choreography by Nick Winston.Based on the Doris Day movie, this production of Calamity Jane last toured ten years ago and features classic songs including The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City and the Oscar-winning Secret Love. Vinny stars opposite Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role.Vinny recently starred as Johann Baptist zu Sonnenburg in Mozart: Her Story (Theatre Royal Drury Lane) and played Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (Broadway Italia).His other theatre credits include: Hugo in Aspects of Love (Lyric Theatre), Yash/Davenport in The Government Inspector (Turbine Theatre), Young Buddy in Follies (Tangier), The Baker/Arthur in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella (Gillian Lynne Theatre), Policeman in the Pit/Cover Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (UK & Ireland Tour), Feuilly/Cover Enjolras in Les Misérables The Staged Concert (Gielgud Theatre), understudy Chris and John in Miss Saigon (UK Tour) and Cover Grantaire/Factory Foreman in Les Misérables (Queen's Theatre).In this episode, Vinny reveals why he's having a ball in Calamity Jane. He also discusses how a football injury led him to a career in musical theatre, the advice Ramin Karimloo gave him about becoming a leading man, his reflections of a whirlwind run in Cinderella... and lots more!Calamity Jane tours until September 2025. Visit www.calamityjanemusical.com for info, tour dates and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Original Air Date: April 08, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Jess Kirkpatrick• Bill Baucom• Leo Curley• Stanley Farrar• Jack Moyles Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

The Challenge of Sentinel Ridge

This week, in Lenexa, Kansas, a lifelong con man slowly evolves into a prolific serial killer, luring women in with promises of jobs, money, and kinky sex, but all they ended up getting, was murdered. All of this, while maintaining the image of an upstanding father, husband, kid's sports coach & Sunday school teacher, but also running a residential brothel, and recruiting sex partners, under the screen name "Slavemaster"!!Along the way, we find out that BBQ, or spinach are apparently the only foods available in Kansas, that if someone offers you a job, that includes strange sex, that might be the best job, and that just because someone wears a tie, and combs their hair, it doesn't mean they don't have several bodies, rotting in oil drums!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Original Air Date: April 03, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Fred Shields• Tony Barrett• Ken Christy• Dusty Walker Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: April 01, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Verna Felton• Joe Duval• Frank Gerstle• Wanda Ludlow• Jack Moyles Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Original Air Date: March 27, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Tyler McVey• Eddie Marr• Dusty Walker Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: March 25, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Barney Phillips• Ken Peters• Lou Merrill• Johnny McGovern• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Original Air Date: March 20, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Fred Howard• Jack Kruschen• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

A Blind Trail

Original Air Date: March 18, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Clayton Post• Eddie Firestone• Lou Krugman• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Original Air Date: March 13, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Ralph Moody• Tony Barrett• Dusty Walker Writer:• Lou Fulton Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: March 06, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Fred Shields• Tyler McVey• James Nusser Writer:• Larry Hayes Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Wild Bill Hickok  52-12-31  The Dead Of Winter

Original Air Date: February 16, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Leo Curley• Hal Gerard• Howard McNear Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: February 13, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Ted de Corsia• Tom Holland• Clayton Post Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: February 09, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Fred Howard• Tony Barrett Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: February 06, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Leo Curley• Tim Graham• Bill Baucom• Jeffery Silver Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The Trail of Death

Original Air Date: February 02, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Howard McNear• Jack Moyles• James Nusser Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 30, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Howard Culver• Bert Holland• Joe (Curley) Bradley Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Lou Fulton Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 26, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Bill Thompson• Tyler McVey• Lou Merrill Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 23, 1953 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: • Guy Madison (Hickok) • Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests: • Jess Kirkpatrick • Paul Frees • Monty Margetts Producer: • Paul Pierce Writer: • Larry Hayes Music: • Dick Aurandt Exit music from:...

Send us a textWhat if one man's rebellion against the military set him on a path to infamy in the untamed territories of the American West? Join us as we unravel the saga of Dutch Henry Born, a figure whose life was as wild as the frontier itself. Born to German immigrants in Wisconsin, Born's journey through the 1870s is a riveting tale of accusations, escape, and eventual notoriety. From his alleged murder charge in Michigan to his scouting days alongside George Armstrong Custer and Wild Bill Hickok, Born's disdain for authority and hunger for freedom led him to the shadowy world of crime. His turbulent encounters with the Cheyenne and clashes with law enforcement, amidst the chaotic backdrop of Ellsworth, Kansas, paint a vivid picture of a man living on the edge.Experience the high-stakes capture of this elusive horse thief as we recount the intense pursuit by Sheriff Alexander Ramsey and Undersheriff Stevens on that fateful day in June 1874. The chase across the prairie culminates in a tense standoff at Oak Creek, revealing the relentless spirit of those who sought to bring Born to justice. We'll also explore the broader historical landscape, including the buffalo hunters' encroachment into indigenous territories and the mystery of Born's alleged involvement in the Second Battle of Adobe Walls. Tune in for a captivating exploration of a complex figure against the backdrop of the American West's legendary tales and turbulent history.Support the show

Original Air Date: January 19, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Harry Bartell• Tony Barrett Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 16, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Johnny McGovern• Eddie Jr Firestone• Joe Duval• Fred Shields Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 12, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Jack Kruschen• Lou Krugman• Bill Bouchey• Ken Christy Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

October 5th, 1871. In what some call the wildest town in the Wild West, bad blood has been building for a long time. Wild Bill Hickok, the sheriff of Abilene, Kansas, is facing down Phil Coe, a saloon owner with a history of antagonizing the law. Then, the guns come out. This kind of shootout isn't uncommon in the Old West, but it's a lot more complicated than good guys versus bad guys. And to understand it on a deeper level, you just have to play a video game. Red Dead Redemption is a wildly popular gaming franchise, filled with train robberies, cattle rustling, and gunfights. And today, we take a close look at the real history behind the second game in this legendary series. Who are the inspirations behind its main characters? And how can understanding this video game help us to learn the true story of the Wild West? Special thanks to our interview guest, Tore Olsson, author of Red Dead's History: A Video Game, An Obsession, and America's Violent Past. To stay updated: historythisweekpodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Original Air Date: January 09, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Barney Phillips• Sam Edwards• Clayton Post Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 02, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Cliff Arquette• Frank Gerstle• Hal Gerard• Dusty Walker Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: December 31, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Mary Lansing• Clayton Post• Ken Christy• Frank Gerstle• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textWas Wild Bill Hickok a larger-than-life hero or a product of wild exaggerations? This episode promises to uncover the truth behind Colonel George Ward Nichols' controversial portrayal of Hickok in Harper's New Monthly magazine. You'll hear about how Kansas newspapers didn't hold back in criticizing Nichols' hyperbolic claims and learn about the unfiltered character of journalism during that period. We also discuss Springfield, Missouri's transformation post-Civil War and how Union veterans influenced the town's atmosphere, bringing to light the simmering tensions and lasting resentments that defined the era.Step back in time with us as we dissect the romanticized legend of Wild Bill Hickok, exploring his personal sense of honor and the complex relationships that shaped him. We delve into the infamous Hickok-Tutt gunfight—the pivotal event that catapulted Hickok into Western legend. And don't miss our examination of the archetype of the Western lawman, highlighting how Hickok set the gold standard for future lawmen in Kansas cow towns. From a historic gunfight to the enduring mythos of Western law enforcement, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the man behind the legend and his lasting impact on American history.Return of the Great HuntersCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books

Original Air Date: December 29, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Benny Rubin• Clayton Post• Leo Curley• Tyler McVey Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: December 26, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Tom Holland• Ralph Moody• Bill Baucom• Dusty Walker Producer:• Paul Pierce Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: December 22, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Tony Barrett• James Nusser• Bob Bruce• Fred Shields Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: December 19, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Bill Thompson• Joe Duval• Ken Christy• Dusty Walker Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Original Air Date: December 17, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Adventures of Wild Bill HickokPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Guy Madison (Hickok)• Andy Devine (Jingles) Special Guests:• Barney Phillips• Lawrence Dobkin• Tim Graham• Herb Butterfield• Jack Moyles Producer:• Paul Pierce Writer:• Larry Hayes Music:• Dick Aurandt Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...