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1001 Stories From the Old West

Jon Hagadorn
Texas Rangers
Dodge City
Gunsmoke
Fort Laramie
Murder
Paladin
Texas
Oregon Trail
Matt Dillon
Murder Investigation
Law Enforcement
American Frontier
San Francisco
Crime
Tombstone
Tales Of the Texas Rangers
Wild West
Civil War
Arizona
US Marshal

Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the ... more

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⭐ 1001 STORIES FROM THE OLD WEST SHOW NOTES — GUNSMOKE DOUBLE FEATURE "COW DOCTOR" & "JEALOUSY" This week, we're bringing you a Gunsmoke double feature — two standout episodes that showcase the grit, humor, and human drama that made the series a lege... more

🎙️ 1001 STORIES FROM THE OLD WEST ⭐ SHOW NOTES — THE RAID ON ROBBERS ROOST (TEXAS) Episode Summary In this episode, we explore one of the most daring and disciplined law‑enforcement actions in frontier Texas: Sheriff John R. Hughes's raid on the out... more

⭐ 1001 STORIES FROM THE OLD WEST SHOW NOTES ⭐ POTATO ROAD A simple freight run turns into a dangerous ordeal when Matt Dillon and Chester travel a remote stretch of trail known as Potato Road—a place with a reputation for ambushes and trouble. When t... more

⭐ 1001 STORIES FROM THE OLD WEST SHOW NOTES ⭐ BORN TO HANG In Dodge City, a young outlaw named Tad seems determined to follow the same doomed path as his father—a man Matt Dillon once had to bring to justice. When Tad becomes mixed up with a dangerou... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Buehle
Horse trader with a willingness to defend his interests
Unspecified
Episode: CHESTER'S MURDER and SINS OF THE FATHER GUNSMOKE
Charlie Siringo
Author and cowboy detective narrating his adventures
Self-published memoirs (A Cowboy Detective)
Episode: A COWBOY DETECTIVE (CHAPTER 3) BY CHARLES SIRINGO
Dan Morgan
Attorney and managing partner at Morgan & Morgan, America's largest injury law firm
Morgan & Morgan
Episode: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT 2) SPECIAL RELEASE LEGENDARY GUNFIGHTERS OF THE WEST
Lena Wave
A strong woman navigating a man's world in Dodge City
Episode: BIG BROAD and THE KILLER GUNSMOKE
Emmett Fitzgerald
Boyfriend of Lena, a gambler with a nervous demeanor
Episode: BIG BROAD and THE KILLER GUNSMOKE
Mrs. Phillips
A woman who was captured by the Cheyennes and recently returned with her daughter
Episode: FAWN and HOW TO KILL A FRIEND GUNSMOKE
Jeb Hunter
A man searching for his wife captured by Indians years ago
Episode: FAWN and HOW TO KILL A FRIEND GUNSMOKE
Roger Phillips
Husband of Mrs. Phillips who returns to take her back to Boston
Episode: FAWN and HOW TO KILL A FRIEND GUNSMOKE
Ken Creed
A notorious gunman in Dodge, known for causing trouble.
Episode: PRAIRIE HAPPY and THERE NEVER WAS A HORSE GUNSMOKE

Hosts

Alan Botzer, John Hagedorn, Jon Hagadorn, Kevin Sykes
Primary hosts responsible for storytelling and narration across episodes, with archival-led narratives and host-driven commentary.
John Hagedorn
Host and storyteller; central voice across many installments, often guiding narratives and introducing archival material.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 337 ratings
  • Really heartfelt.

    This is a podument to the old west. Curated with palpable reverence.

    The Oregon Trail was well told and appreciated. Definitely recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    docjkm
    United States5 months ago
  • 1001 stories of the old west

    Loved the Oregon Trail John! Excellent podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bent Hardin
    United States6 months ago
  • The best

    The best in radio/ podcast programming. Love the old western radio programs and the other historical programs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Insomniac 64
    United States7 months ago
  • Really heartfelt.

    This is a podument to the old west. Curated with palpable reverence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    docjkm
    United States7 months ago
  • Perfection!

    Don’t miss out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldie Stardust
    United States8 months ago

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Many enjoy the archival sourcing and historical depth across episodes.
Listeners praise the reverent, well-researched approach to old West stories.
Some listeners note desire for fewer reruns and more new material, but overall feedback is positive.
Fans appreciate the mix of dramatic storytelling with factual context and calls for preservation of historical narratives.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

THE PERSONAL STORY OF RAIN-IN-THE-FACE AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN
Q: When Rain-In-The-Face finished his tale, who did he say killed Long Yellow Hair?
He said he did not know for certain; it was described as “like running in the dark,” and Rain neither confirms nor identifies a precise second killer.
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT 2) SPECIAL RELEASE LEGENDARY GUNFIGHTERS OF THE WEST
Q: So how does someone get in contact with Morgan & Morgan?
The easiest way is dialing pound law (pound 529) from your cell phone. We are always open and our call center is 24/7.
DEADLINE and NELLIE WATSON'S BOY HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL
Q: Where's the kid?
Down at the corral, I reckon. He was up before me. There's some scrambled eggs in the skillet. Help yourself.
DEADLINE and NELLIE WATSON'S BOY HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL
Q: What's your interest in him?
His mother was my friend, remember?
GUNSMOKE TRIPLE PLAY YOUNG MAN and OBIE TATER and HANDCUFFS
Q: What would you do if you had a chance to live another way?
Matt Dillon attempts to convince Pate not to pursue the violent path he contemplates, illustrating the conflicted emotions surrounding duty and violence.

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Long-running, history-focused storytelling that brings the American frontier to life through first-person accounts, diaries, and historical documents. Episodes center on Wild West lawmen, outlaws, frontier justice, and pivotal frontier events—themes include survival, morality in law enforcement, and the human cost of westward expansion. Production often blends narrative driven by archival material with period context, delivering immersive, historically grounded tales that feel like listening to living history from the people who lived it. A standout is the careful curation of sources to illuminate lesser-known episodes and perspectives from the era, making it appealing to history buffs and listeners who enjoy deeply reported frontier storyt... more

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2. Charlie Siringo
3. Dan Morgan
4. Lena Wave
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7. Jeb Hunter
8. Roger Phillips

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