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Gunfighters

MeatEater
American West
Coyote
Wildlife Conservation
Public Lands
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Conservation
Native Americans
Bison
Biodiversity
Market Economy
Grizzly Bear
Ecology
Human Nature
Beaver
Sea Otter
Homicide
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Native American Mythology
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Author Bryan Burrough exhumes the gritty history of Old West gunfighters. From Billy the Kid to Wyatt Earp to John Wesley Hardin and dozens more, this collection of stories proves how very violent America's nineteenth century frontier actually was, and traces the blood-soaked history of the troubled men who made it that way.

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Author Bryan Burrough exhumes the gritty history of Old West gunfighters. From Billy the Kid to Wyatt Earp to John Wesley Hardin and dozens more, this collection of stories proves how very violent America's nineteenth century frontier actually was, a... more

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Since the 1903 showing of The Great Train Robbery, film has steadily become our primary way to tell the stories of the American West to the larger world. More than a century’s worth of movies and television shows later, in this episode of The America... more

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The 1538 distribution of Cabeza de Vaca’s Relacion about his shipwreck and trek across the Southwest marks the beginning of books that tell the stories of the American West to the larger world. Hundreds of thousands of books later, in this episode of... more

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Two ideas about living in the modern West, bioregionalism and rewilding, emerged in the 1970s and early 2000s, and while neither has gone mainstream they have influenced how residents who prioritize nature have made decisions about a new western life... more

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Sara Dant
Historian and author on the American West; Weber State University former professor
Weber State University
Episode: Ep. 41: Favorite Books About the West
Sarah James
Gwich'in tribal elder and advocate for Arctic Refuge
Gwich'in people
Episode: Ep. 26: Where the Primeval West Abides
Dan Flores
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Episode: Ep. 25: Thinking About Big History in One Western Place
Stephen Rinella
Best-selling author and MeatEater founder
MeatEater
Episode: Introducing: The American West with Dan Flores
Dr. Randall Williams
Western historian
Episode: Introducing: The American West with Dan Flores

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Dan Flores
Host of The American West; author and historian with deep expertise in western history, ecology, and conservation.
Randall
Interviewer and discussion partner; serves as conversational interlocutor guiding questions and reactions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 744 ratings
  • Pick another podcast

    If I could leave zero stars, I would. It’s disappointing that MeatEater has endorsed or attached

    themselves to someone that clearly has a bias and undertones that align more closely to groups that work to erode priorities of ME listeners

    Apple Podcasts
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    OrionsTaco
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Even though I’m not American, this podcast, The American West, is my favorite. It brings together the pre history, the recent history, the cultures and nature that make the West so unique. DF is a very special voice. His ability to articulate the essence of what makes the West so great, his research and his experience, and his love of the area comes through each and every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    username_22
    Australia2 months ago
  • Learning

    I’m learning a lot about the ancient American West. Really enjoyed the cast on the Paleo-Indians, Clovis. Wasn’t really aware of any of this history. Very interesting stuff. Thanks guys, keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Single Shot
    United States3 months ago
  • A gem

    A truly spectacular podcast about the west and America in general. Dan Flores is a great storyteller. I love listening to a smart, well-educated person talk about all my favorite subjects.

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    Beccainthewoods
    United States3 months ago
  • Finishing "Coyote America"

    Dan Flores..... you are amazing. I'm on the Missouri right now cooking for an outfitter and guide. I just met a guide on the trip who was student of yours. Needless to say I was so jealous and had many questions . Your depth of knowledge and conveyance to the reader is beyond comprehension for us mere mortals. No wonder Steve Rinella has taken you onto his team. "Surround yourself with people better than you", and Steve is up there on his story telling and mastery of writing. Thank you for sha... more

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    gjppef
    United States3 months ago

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Episodes are described as a “free masterclass” in Western natural history.
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Ep. 39: The River That Flowed From Nowhere, Part II
Q: Did Freeman and Custis have a clear expectation of what Jefferson hoped to find at the headwaters of the Red River?
Jefferson's mandate was explicit: reach the headwaters of the Red River to map and understand the Louisiana Purchase, based on a map that combined rivers and suggested connections to Santa Fe, but the actual geography proved far more complex and terra incognita than anticipated.
Ep. 37: The Wolf Returns to the West
Q: How do active reintroduction and natural recolonization differ in impact and public reception, especially in their political and social dimensions?
Active reintroduction accelerates ecological and policy outcomes, often prompting stronger political battles, whereas recolonization tends to be less controversial and more gradual, yet both ultimately reshape landscapes and public perception of wolves as native to the West.
Ep. 37: The Wolf Returns to the West
Q: What do you mean when you talk about the old West versus the new West and how have scholars used that framework to understand the story of this place?
The old West is characterized by settler-era durability, farming, and a conservative, self-reliant ethos, while the new West emphasizes public lands, cultural inclusion, wilderness, and the restoration of species like wolves as a core value; this framework helps explain ongoing tensions and evolving priorities in land use and conservation.
Ep. 34: Big Bend and the Deserts of the West
Q: Dan, in this episode, you're talking about deserts and specifically the Chihuahua Desert.
The discussion frames deserts as discrete, culturally meaningful landscapes that require both exploration and long-term engagement to be understood, highlighting how individual experiences with deserts can grow into larger cultural and institutional shifts, like the creation of national parks in the region.
Ep. 35: How the Endangered Species Act Saved the West and America
Q: What makes this act so radical in terms of government power and moral expansion to non-human life
It represents a fundamental shift where the government recognizes a right to exist for species, extending moral consideration beyond human-centric interests and altering how land and resources are managed.

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What is Gunfighters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A richly narrative history of the American West, focusing on deep time, ecology, wildlife, and public lands. The show blends historical context with natural science and first-hand field perspectives to explore how landscapes, species, and human culture have shaped the region. Episodes commonly center on conservation, landscape change, and the politics surrounding land use, with a strong emphasis on expert storytelling and long-form exploration of big ideas. Noteworthy is the host's ability to weave literature, archival history, and environmental science into cohesive narratives, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, geology- and ecology-forward history.

Potential listeners should expect deeply researched episodes that conn... more

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