Moments in History

Stagecoach robberies have been immortalized by media portrayals, but they were a real danger for travelers and migrants. Val tells Cullen the story of two infamous robbers and their clever plan to evade capture. 

The Johnson County War takes the spotlight on this episode as Val and Cullen discuss the tensions between ranchers and homesteaders.

The conversation turns to mountain men again as Val and Cullen examine the life of Jedediah Smith.

Val and Cullen discuss gunfights in the Wild West and the discrepancies between media portrayals and historical accuracies.

Val gives a synopsis of the Utah War and discusses with Cullen the vast number of stories in western history.

Val gives Cullen a look into the lives of mountain men such as Hugh Glass and Hyrum Scott. The discussion also turns to the significance of trappers and frontiersmen in western history.

Val tells Cullen the about the adventures of Thornburgh the heroic dog and his permanent place in western history.

Cullen explores the day-to-day experiences of those on the migrant trail and Val reads excerpts from first-hand diaries.

The first episode of the new year features an overview of the events that shaped the period we now know as the Wild West and their place on the historical timeline.

The adventures of Chief Washakie take center stage as Val and Cullen discuss his impact on western history.