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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Nov 25, 2018 · 38 min
JESSE JAMES Ep. 3 | "Burn It Down"
The Pinkerton Detective Agency attacks the James family farm, but the ambush has terrible consequences and Jesse vows revenge. Jesse and Frank marry their longtime sweethearts and move out of Missouri for the first time, but they return to rob a train...
Nov 18, 2018 · 38 min
JESSE JAMES Ep. 2 | "Confederate Avengers"
The James brothers partner with the Youngers to begin their careers robbing banks, trains and stagecoaches. As their fame rises, so does the death toll when the Pinkerton Detective Agency assigns agents to bring them down. For more details, please visit
Nov 11, 2018 · 39 min
JESSE JAMES Ep. 1 | "American Outlaw"
In the aftermath of the Civil War, the South was in ruins. The leaders of the Missouri guerillas were dead. Jesse James and his older brother, Frank, rose to prominence and began their careers as killers and thieves... and a Kansas City newspaperman...
Nov 4, 2018 · 8 min
JESSE JAMES | Introduction
Jesse James might be the most legendary outlaw who ever lived. He robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches from Missouri to West Virginia and Alabama to Minnesota. He achieved unparalleled fame and it ultimately led to his downfall. This is a five-part...
Sep 30, 2018 · 33 min
Legends Interview: Craig Johnson — "Depth of Winter"
Craig Johnson is back. He the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries that are the basis for the Netflix show, "Longmire," and he recently joined the show for a second time while on tour to promote his newest novel, "Depth of...
Sep 26, 2018 · 7 min
Introducing INFAMOUS AMERICA | Season One: "Salem"
There are people whose names will live forever in American history: John Wilkes Booth, Benedict Arnold, Bonnie and Clyde. There are robberies, manhunts, prison riots and unexplained phenomena that are still debated today. We'll journey through all of...
Sep 22, 2018 · 55 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 7 | Interview: Don Taylor & Mayor Dusty Escapule
In the final episode of Season Two, you'll hear from Tombstone city historian Don Taylor and Tombstone mayor Dusty Escapule. Don talks about the early days of the city; the fires that ripped through town in the 1880s; the gunfight at the O.K. Corral;...
Sep 16, 2018 · 29 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 6 | Jeff Guinn Interview
Author Jeff Guinn wrote the New York Times bestseller, "The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral — And How It Changed the American West." He joined the show to dissect the most famous gunfight in the Old West.
Sep 9, 2018 · 40 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 5 | The Reckoning
In the season finale, Wyatt Earp takes the law into his own hands. He forms a posse that includes Doc Holliday and begins a quest to destroy the Cowboys. His pursuit becomes front page news across the country as newspapers begin to call it the...
Sep 2, 2018 · 38 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 4 | Helldorado
In the aftermath of the gunfight, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday are taken to jail as they wait for a judge to decide if they should stand trial for murder. Newspapers fan the flames of chaos and ruin the reputations of the Earps. And the Earp family...
Aug 26, 2018 · 35 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 3 | The O.K. Corral
A stagecoach robbery sets in motion events that will lead to the collision of the Earps and the Cowboys. The Cowboys transform into an outlaw army that almost starts a war with Mexico. Tensions between the Earps and the Cowboys finally erupt in the...
Aug 19, 2018 · 35 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 2 | Lawdogs
Wyatt Earp and his brothers arrive in Tombstone, and immediately clash with the Clantons and McLaurys. Doc Holliday journeys to Tombstone and quickly makes enemies with important businessmen. Curly Bill Brocius kills Tombstone's first town marshal....
Aug 12, 2018 · 34 min
TOMBSTONE Ep. 1 | All That Glitters
Wyatt Earp earns a reputation as a peace officer in the tough cowtowns of Kansas before his brother Virgil entices him to move west. Doc Holliday begins a promising career as a dentist in Georgia before tuberculosis, and possibly darker troubles,...
Aug 5, 2018 · 3 min
TOMBSTONE | Introduction
The story of the 28 months that Wyatt Earp and his brothers spent in Tombstone, Arizona and the 27 seconds that made them legends.
Jul 29, 2018 · 28 min
BONUS: Nancy Plain Interview
Season One finale! Nancy Plain, the president of the Western Writers of America, discusses WWA and her book about the life of iconic Western painter, Charles Russell.
Jul 22, 2018 · 31 min
BONUS: A Martinez Interview
A Martinez is the actor behind the complex villain, "Jacob Nighthorse," in the Nexflix series "Longmire." We talked about the evolution of his character from a very small, limited role to the chief antagonist of the show. And we start with a guilty...
Jul 15, 2018 · 30 min
BONUS: Barry Corbin Interview
Veteran actor Barry Corbin talks all things Western: Lonesome Dove, No Country For Old Men, the life of legendary Texas cattleman Charlie Goodnight, and the state of western movies. Warning: some strong language (though it's all quotes from a play)
Jul 8, 2018 · 30 min
BONUS: Craig Johnson interview
Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries, previews his upcoming novel, "Depth of Winter;" talks about the real-life inspirations for his characters; the Netflix show "Longmire;" and the audiobooks narrated by award winner George Guidall....
Jul 1, 2018 · 36 min
LEGENDS Ep. 8 | “Trilogy: The Outlaw; The Shootout; The Duel”
A trio of lesser-known, action-packed stories: a bandit plundered California for 23 years, including robbing an entire town; a sheriff shot it out with a family of killers in Arizona; two brothel owners fought a duel in Denver — naked.
Jun 19, 2018 · 47 min
LEGENDS Ep. 7 | “Deadwood: Deep Cuts”
WARNING: The final segment of the episode contains some strong language. It's a mash-up of stories and interviews from Deadwood about the assassination of Wild Bill Hickok; Seth Bullock; Sol Star; "Poker" Alice Tubbs; W.E. Adams vs. Al Swearengen and...

Legends of the Old West

JESSE JAMES Ep. 3 | "Burn It Down"

JESSE JAMES Ep. 2 | "Confederate Avengers"

JESSE JAMES Ep. 1 | "American Outlaw"

JESSE JAMES | Introduction

Legends Interview: Craig Johnson — "Depth of Winter"

Introducing INFAMOUS AMERICA | Season One: "Salem"

TOMBSTONE Ep. 7 | Interview: Don Taylor & Mayor Dusty Escapule

TOMBSTONE Ep. 6 | Jeff Guinn Interview

TOMBSTONE Ep. 5 | The Reckoning

TOMBSTONE Ep. 4 | Helldorado

TOMBSTONE Ep. 3 | The O.K. Corral

TOMBSTONE Ep. 2 | Lawdogs

TOMBSTONE Ep. 1 | All That Glitters

TOMBSTONE | Introduction

BONUS: Nancy Plain Interview

BONUS: A Martinez Interview

BONUS: Barry Corbin Interview

BONUS: Craig Johnson interview

LEGENDS Ep. 8 | “Trilogy: The Outlaw; The Shootout; The Duel”

LEGENDS Ep. 7 | “Deadwood: Deep Cuts”