Wild West Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Prepare for an odyssey that takes us back to the times of the American Frontiersmen, the brave and resilient pioneers who ventured west, tamed the wilderness, and laid the foundation for the United States as we know it today. We promise you an adventure packed with tales of survival, resourcefulness, and the indomitable spirit that pushed these early settlers beyond known territor...

Send us Fan Mail Part One, tells the story of one of the largest gunfights to ever take place in the American West fought in Newton, Kansas on August 20, 1871. In Part two, of the 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...

Send us Fan Mail The story you are about to hear is fictitious, but portions of the story are based on factual accounts.  This is the story of a mischief-maker by the name of Luke McGlue. The Luke McGlue character transcends from the perceptiveness of his personality; the way this fictitious character might have perceived Dodge City through the realization of his times.  In the mid-1800s, the peop...

Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of Boardwalks from Hell Bat Masterson is elected as Sheriff of Ford County as he continues to protect his brother Ed from evil doings. Yet, tragedy strikes quickly, at the Lady Gay Dance Hall.  Experience a thrilling journey back to the Wild West in Dodge City, where a renegade cowboy named AC Jackson fires off a few shots, stirring up danger and sparking an intense ch...

Send us Fan Mail What you are about to hear is an individual historical account of Bat Masterson's return to Dodge City, Kansas. Ready for a thrilling journey back to the Wild West? Buckle up, as we spin a tale of the legendary Bat Masterson and his return to Dodge City in 1877. This ride is packed with high-stakes adventure, danger, and a deep dive into the fabric of America's past. Be...

Send us Fan Mail The Saloon War written and produced by Mike King and narrated by Brad Smalley is an account of a bloodless conflict that took place between Luke Short and the Dodge City mayor. The "HQ Audio" podcast documents the founding of Dodge City Kansas and the political factors leading up to up to the Saloon War of 1883. The story of Mayor Degers attempt to try and force Luke Sho...

Send us Fan Mail This is the story of Boot Hill Distillery which was Born from a barrel and forged in the dust. Crafted by artisan distillers, from soil to sip. Dodge City’s legacy was built on the ashes of the campfire and the footprints of a bar. With a craftsman’s eye for the highest quality ingredients, the grain is grown themselves, and a dedication to ethically sourcing ingredients Boot Hill...

Send us Fan Mail The story that is about to be told undertakes one of the darkest days in Dodge City History. It is the story of a gifted entertainer who was born on August 23, 1844, as Isadore Addie May. Isadore at an early age showed signs of being a gifted vocalist. This gift prompted her to change to her stage name to become know as Fannie Keenan and become an entertainer traveling first in Eu...

Send us Fan Mail What if the American Civil War could have been averted? Engage in a pivotal discussion as we navigate the intricate chain of events that led to one of the darkest periods in the history of the United States. This episode exposes the root of the discord that existed between the North and the South, highlighting how their differing economies, cultures, and views on slavery set the s...

Send us Fan Mail On this special episode of Whiskey & Westerns we will be discussing with Laura Tawater the upcoming Boot Hill Museum, Boots and Beer Auction. You can get your Boots & Beer tickets TODAY! $60 per person or a discount of $450 for a table of 8 at boothill.org or 620-227-8188. Tickets include food, beer, cocktails, games, friends, and FUN!! Friday, May 3rd at the Boot Hill Cas...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Whiskey & Western’s on Wednesday’s, Mike King and Brad Smalley tell the story of George M. Hoover. During the show, Mike & Brad talk about gardening safety, introduce the world’s highest rated whiskey, discuss the legal definition of bottle and bond, and tell the story behind one of the legends of Dodge City. The show will transition the listener back to...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine the adrenaline pumping through your veins as a band of Indians suddenly appears on the horizon at sunrise? Picture the desperation as you and a group of other buffalo hunters scramble for cover, gearing up for a grim and intense battle. This episode is an immersive deep dive into the harrowing Battle of Adobe Walls. We share the chilling account of how two hunters...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare yourself for a riveting journey back in time as we ride through the dusty streets of Dodge City, Kansas, following the multifaceted life of the legendary Ham Bell. From his humble beginnings as a clock cleaner, to his ventures into entrepreneurship and law, Ham Bell epitomized the true spirit of the Wild West. We'll recount how he drove the town's economic and cu...

Send us Fan Mail Ham Bell of Dodge City Kansas, became a legend noted for his frontier spirit, he had the ability to create. He was an entrepreneur; a person who was defined by his willingness to risk loss in order to improve the quality of life for others. CLICK HERE to view this episode on YouTube or Join us on Facebook at Wild West Podcast.   Support the show If you'd like to buy one or mo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how life in the Wild West was? Picture this: a small town being built from the ground up in a wilderness known as Adobe Walls. We're bringing you on an adventure where you'll traverse the landscape with Masterson, Billy Tyler, and Mike McCabe, searching for buffaloes – the lifeblood of this rugged lifestyle. Along the way, we stumble upon an ideal camping g...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wanted to experience the thrill of the American frontier? Welcome aboard as we journey across the Arkansas River, traversing the vast landscapes of the Texas Panhandle, and exploring the world of buffalo hunter turned merchant, Ed Jones, and his companion Joe Plummer. This episode will take you on a wild adventure as we recount the formation of the Jones and Plummer Trail, an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome aboard our time machine as we travel back to the wild and raw era of buffalo hunting in late 19th century. We're embarking on a powerful journey that begins with Quana Parker, the son of Cynthia Ann Parker and a Comanche war chief, watching a white hunter craftily set his sights on a buffalo. As if frozen in time, we recount the scene in all its stark realism. What fo...

Send us Fan Mail A Cowboy's Tale begins at the end of a trail drive just outside of Dodge City at Saw Log Creek on November 3, 1877. A man by the name of Bob Shaw enters the Saw Log Creek campsite looking for a man by the name of Texas Dick. Shaw not finding Texas Dick at the drover camp stays for an evening meal and tells the story of the lynching of an innocent man. The next day Bob Shaw fi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Brad Smalley and Mike King for another Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesdays. This episode will focus on the story behind Boot Hill from the past to the present. The Podcast will also feature Boot Hill Distillery as we take in a little Red Eye Whiskey. The story of “Boot Hill Past to Present” tells the history behind how Boot Hill was established and when it was relocated along...

Send us Fan Mail During the first two decades after the Civil War, Texans drove herds north into Kansas and points beyond. In 1867, they began bringing them to Abilene, Kansas on the Chisholm Trail. As the frontier moved west, the railheads shifted to the southern Kansas towns of Newton and Wichita, as well as the western Kansas town of Ellsworth. Later, a branch of the Chisholm Trail, known as th...

Send us Fan Mail What is redemption other than the act of making something better or more acceptable? Learn the true meaning of redemption on this week's Whiskey & Westerns on Wednesday. Brad Smalley and Mike King will take Redemption to the test and talk about Law and Order in Dodge City. The year is 1875. Dodge City Kansas prepares in the provisions for becoming a cattle town, bracing f...

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 hauli...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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...