Legends of the Old West

Black Barrel Media

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.

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307 episodes
Updated July 22

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Apr 14, 2021 · 34 min
BILLY THE KID Ep. 1 | “Henry Antrim alias Kid”
A mischievous boy becomes a petty thief. The petty thief becomes a drifter. The drifter becomes a killer. The mysterious and scattered life of Henry McCarty begins in the American West.
Apr 7, 2021 · 9 min
UPDATE | Season 1 and the new project!
Season 1 has been remastered! Scroll back through the episodes on your podcast app and relive the stories in their new and improved versions. And, the reveal of the mysterious project about the Old West that was teased in the previous update... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2021 · 29 min
FRONTLINE WOMEN Ep. 2 | “From the WAAC to Nurses”
In the second episode of the two-part documentary series, filmmaker Katrina Parks follows the stories of members of the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps and nurses at outposts in the American Southwest. Also featured is a segment from the stage play “Fort Huachuca” by Ailema De Sousa. Visit Assertion Films at www.assertionfilms.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 24, 2021 · 31 min
FRONTLINE WOMEN Ep. 1 | “From Harvey Girls to the Navajo Ordnance Depot”
Documentary filmmaker Katrina Parks brings a two-part miniseries to Legends of the Old West in honor of Women’s History Month. In episode one, Katrina traces the history of the Harvey Girls, who helped revolutionize the restaurant industry, from the Old West through World War II. She also covers stories of women who worked at the Navajo Ordnance Depot in the American Southwest. Visit Assertion Films at www.assertionfilms.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2021 · 4 min
UPDATE | Upcoming schedule
Updates on the upcoming schedule, including the documentary miniseries Frontline Women and Billy the Kid!
Mar 10, 2021 · 32 min
BASS REEVES Ep. 4 | “Honor Until Death”
Bass Reeves investigates several brutal murders while he also deals with repeated tragedies in his personal life.
Mar 3, 2021 · 28 min
BASS REEVES Ep. 3 | “Court of the Damned”
As Bass Reeves and other deputies haul in loads of prisoners, the conditions in the Fort Smith jail become hellish even beyond the poor standards of the day.
Feb 24, 2021 · 26 min
BASS REEVES Ep. 2 | “The Dead Line”
In the 1880s, outlaws taunt lawmen who pursue them into the wilds of Indian Territory. But Bass Reeves becomes a respected lawman despite the danger. Sometimes he uses disguises and clever plans to catch outlaws. Other times, as in the case of notorious killer Jim Webb, he has no choice but to use a gun.
Feb 17, 2021 · 27 min
BASS REEVES Ep. 1 | “Deputy U.S. Marshal”
Bass Reeves begins life as a slave, then fights in the Civil War, and then flees into Indian Territory to live as a free man. His skills as a tracker and a sharpshooter, along with his knowledge of the territory, make him an ideal candidate for the marshal service. Soon-to-be-famous Judge Isaac Parker swears in Reeves as a deputy based out of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Jan 27, 2021 · 32 min
FRANK HAMER Ep. 4 | “The Hunt for Bonnie & Clyde”
After Frank leaves the Rangers during a second term for “Ma” Ferguson, he accepts the mission that will secure his legendary status: the manhunt for the infamous outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde.
Jan 20, 2021 · 32 min
FRANK HAMER Ep. 3 | “Enemies”
Frank takes on several assignments, including the hunt for a deadly bomber and the search for an imposter who poses as none other than Frank Hamer.
Jan 13, 2021 · 29 min
FRANK HAMER Ep. 2 | “Lynch Mobs”
Early in Frank’s career, his Ranger unit deals with racial violence in East Texas. Frank uses patience, quick thinking, and courage to outwit lynch mobs.
Jan 6, 2021 · 28 min
FRANK HAMER Ep. 1 | “The Kid from Wilson County”
As a young man, Frank Hamer hones his skills as a tracker and a marksman, and uses them to catch horse thieves and earn himself a spot in the prestigious Texas Rangers.
Dec 23, 2020 · 31 min
CRAIG JOHNSON INTERVIEW | “Next To Last Stand”
New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson joins the show to talk about his latest novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series.
Dec 16, 2020 · 41 min
WHISKEY Ep. 2 | Virginia City: “The Big Bonanza”
The early discoveries of gold and silver near Virginia City, Nevada were big, but the second boom was legendary.
Dec 9, 2020 · 40 min
WHISKEY Ep. 1 | Virginia City: “Writers & Miners”
Virginia City, Nevada exploded onto the scene in the early 1860s with the discovery of the Comstock Lode, veins of gold and silver that were some of the richest in history.
Nov 18, 2020 · 31 min
BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 4 | “Bolivia”
Butch and Sundance travel to South America to outrun the Pinkertons and they take Sundance’s girlfriend, Etta Place, with them.
Nov 11, 2020 · 33 min
BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 3 | “The Wild Bunch”
Butch Cassidy becomes the leader of a gang known as the Wild Bunch, and Sundance becomes a key member of the outfit
Nov 4, 2020 · 32 min
BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 2 | “Rustlers and Robbers”
Bob Parker begins a rustling operation that contributes to the Johnson County War in Wyoming. He adopts the name Butch Cassidy and goes to trial for the alleged theft of a horse. Meanwhile, Sundance lives the life of a drifting cowboy until he robs his first train.
Oct 28, 2020 · 29 min
BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 1 | “From Cowboys to Outlaws”
Robert Leroy Parker -- soon to be Butch Cassidy -- grows up in Mormon communities in Utah. He’s a good cowboy, but he strays from his religious teachings and embraces the outlaw life with his first bank robbery.

Legends of the Old West

BILLY THE KID Ep. 1 | “Henry Antrim alias Kid”

UPDATE | Season 1 and the new project!

FRONTLINE WOMEN Ep. 2 | “From the WAAC to Nurses”

FRONTLINE WOMEN Ep. 1 | “From Harvey Girls to the Navajo Ordnance Depot”

UPDATE | Upcoming schedule

BASS REEVES Ep. 4 | “Honor Until Death”

BASS REEVES Ep. 3 | “Court of the Damned”

BASS REEVES Ep. 2 | “The Dead Line”

BASS REEVES Ep. 1 | “Deputy U.S. Marshal”

FRANK HAMER Ep. 4 | “The Hunt for Bonnie & Clyde”

FRANK HAMER Ep. 3 | “Enemies”

FRANK HAMER Ep. 2 | “Lynch Mobs”

FRANK HAMER Ep. 1 | “The Kid from Wilson County”

CRAIG JOHNSON INTERVIEW | “Next To Last Stand”

WHISKEY Ep. 2 | Virginia City: “The Big Bonanza”

WHISKEY Ep. 1 | Virginia City: “Writers & Miners”

BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 4 | “Bolivia”

BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 3 | “The Wild Bunch”

BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 2 | “Rustlers and Robbers”

BUTCH & SUNDANCE Ep. 1 | “From Cowboys to Outlaws”