Episode Details

Most know Wyatt Earp as the fearless lawman of the O.K. Corral, but the reality of his life was far more complex. In this episode of pplpod, we explore the 80-year saga of a man who was not only a marshal but also a horse thief, a saloon owner, and a brothel keeper,.

Join us as we track Earp’s journey from his early arrests for pimping in Peoria, Illinois, to the boomtowns of Wichita and Dodge City,,. We break down the legendary 30-second gunfight in Tombstone that defined his reputation, the murder of his brother Morgan, and the bloody vendetta ride that followed,,.

Beyond the gunfights, we examine Earp’s later years, including his time running the luxurious Dexter Saloon during the Nome Gold Rush and the national scandal caused by his refereeing of the Fitzsimmons-Sharkey boxing match,. Finally, we discuss his quiet final act in Los Angeles, where he befriended Western film stars like Tom Mix and William S. Hart while trying to get his story told on the silver screen,.