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Halloween Mischief in 1877 Dodge City: Ghostly Legends, Frontier Pranks, and Luke McGlue's Infamy with Historian Brad Smalley
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Prepare to be transported to the wild and mischievous streets of 1877 Dodge City, where history and legend collide in a Halloween tale lik…
1 year, 4 months ago
Rethinking the Chisholm Trail: Challenging Myths, Revealing History, with Gary and Margaret Kraisinger
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Forget everything you thought you knew about the Chisholm Trail. Historians Gary and Margaret Kraisinger have conducted groundbreaking res…
1 year, 4 months ago
Exploring the XIT Ranch: Texas Panhandle’s Cattle Legacy, Historical Trails, and Environmental Challenges with Dr. Michael Miller
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Dr. Michael Miller, a historian with a former career in technology, brings his expertise and passion for the American cattle industry to o…
1 year, 4 months ago
🔒 The Mischief-Maker's Guide to Dodge City
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What if a fictional character could take the blame for all your mischievous antics? Meet Luke McGlue, the legend…
1 year, 5 months ago
Cowboys and Campfires: Tales from Dodge City's Past
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Gather 'round the campfire, folks! I'm Brad Smalley, your trusty storyteller of the Wild West Podcast. Imagine sitting under the vast Kans…
1 year, 5 months ago
Fairchild's Theatrical Arrival in Dodge City: Bat Masterson's Pranks, Frontier Mischief, and the Legendary 1874 Turkey Hunt
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What happens when a flamboyant newcomer meets the unpredictable characters of Dodge City? Fairchild, the not-so-brave Indian fighter, step…
1 year, 5 months ago
Halloween in the Wild West: Dodge City's Festive Traditions, Legendary Tricksters, and Historical Haunts
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Have you ever wondered how the Wild West celebrated Halloween? Join Mike King and Brad Smalley as they resurrect our favorite troublemaker…
1 year, 5 months ago
🔒 Legendary Prankster Luke McGlue: Dodge City’s Wild Hijinks, Community Bonds, and Humorous Survival
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What if the tall tales of Wild West mischief you’ve heard weren’t just stories, but a way of life in Dodge City?…
1 year, 5 months ago
Uncovering the Western Cattle Trail: From Hidden Kansas Ruts to Nebraska's Frontier Expansion with Gary and Margaret Kraisinger
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How did mysterious ruts on a Kansas ranch lead to an expansive journey uncovering the Western Cattle Trail? Join us as we welcome Gary and…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Western Cattle Trail: Cowboys, Iconic Towns, and the Lifeline of the American West
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Unravel the cultural and economic tapestry of the American West through the lens of the Western Cattle Trail in our conversation with Brad…
1 year, 5 months ago