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Legends of the Old West

Black Barrel Media
Dakota War
Nez Perce War
Transcontinental Railroad
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Civil War
Orrin Porter Rockwell
Daniel Boone
Donner Party
Buffalo Soldiers
Texas Rangers
Hugh Glass
Ned Christie
Baldknobbers
Sam Bass
Mountain Men
Shawnee
Mountain Meadows Massacre
Union Pacific Railroad
Buffalo Bill Cody
Wild Bill Hickok

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes328Founded8 years ago
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Greg Jackson
Professor, co-host of Government That Doesn't Suck
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Lindsey Cormack
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Academy Award-winning filmmaker, co-writer, director, and star of 'Horizon, An American Saga.'
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Chris Wimmer
Host of Legends of the Old West; central narrator and producer; affiliated with Black Barrel Media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • Best Podcast (pls read)

    Storytelling is exemplary, and the amount of seasons is great so whenever new content isn’t released I can just listen to the old seasons 😌 also this podcast is not only the facts, but there is a persona to it. Awesome.

    Also, can you do a season on Laura Ingalls Wilder?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    expired_confidential
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my favorites

    Great information, and the adds are easy to skip. One of my favorite podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anti old earth Christian.
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    1/2 hour segments are perfect and episodes are well researched. One of my favorites.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StumptownBadger
    United States3 months ago
  • What a great show!

    I’ve gotten completely consumed by this show. The stories are amazing. The research and accuracy are incredible. The production and original music make it a pleasure to listen to. I just wish there was an entire season featuring the stories of Wild Bill Hickok.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    norsky4
    United States5 months ago
  • Great sound quality and very thorough research into each episode.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CTracey
    5 months ago

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Some listeners criticize excessive ad reads but still rate the show highly for content and narration.
Fans note the balance of well-known legends with obscure figures and the engaging host.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#24
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#46
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#101
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#224
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#79
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#80
India/History

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Introducing “Government That Doesn’t Suck” from Rewind Studios
Q: When is the first time you remember reading the Constitution?
Greg recalls reading the Constitution as a kid, encouraged by his mom and school, and reflects on how early civics education shapes understanding of the government rules.

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A narrative-history show focused on iconic figures and pivotal moments from the American West, with a strong emphasis on frontier life, lawmen, outlaws, and the development of Western towns. Episodes blend vivid storytelling with historical context, weaving biographies and regional conflicts into cohesive arcs. Production quality and research are frequently praised, along with engaging narration and period atmosphere. Listeners often appreciate the mix of well-known legends and lesser-known characters, though some note the presence of promotional reads and occasional factual debates. This program is likely to appeal to history buffs who enjoy immersive, character-driven stories of courage, crime, and consequence in the Wild West era.

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1. Infamous America
2. The Wild West Extravaganza
3. American History Tellers
4. History Daily
5. History That Doesn't Suck

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Legends of the Old West launched 8 years ago and published 328 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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