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This Week in the West: John Wayne
🤠 This Week in the West
🎙️ Episode 32: John Wayne
📢 Episode Summary:
This week’s episode of This Week in The West rides into history with the larger-than-life story of John Wayne and his special connection to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. We take listeners back to 1965, when "The Duke" led a grand opening parade through downtown Oklahoma City, drawing a crowd of more than 100,000. Riding atop a white horse, Wayne thrilled fans, embodying the spirit of the American West as only he could.
The podcast retraces Wayne’s journey from a small-town Iowa boy to one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. From his early struggles in the film industry to his legendary roles and deep involvement with the museum, the episode paints a rich portrait of a man whose legacy still looms large in Western culture. With stories of family connections, iconic film props and a donation that became a cornerstone of the museum's collection, this is a must-listen for any fan of Wayne and Western heritage.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
👥 Behind the Scenes
Host: Seth Spillman
Producer: Chase Spivey
Writer: Mike Koehler
🔗 Further research:
📬 Connect With Us:
🌐 Website: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
📖 Read Our Blog: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/blog/
📩 Email: [email protected]
📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ncwhm/
📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalcowboymuseum
❎X/Twitter: https://x.com/ncwhm
💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-cowboy-&-western-heritage-museum
🗺️ Visit Us: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73111. See us on the map
💡 Support Us:🏅Become A Member of the Museum: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/support/memberships/
🛒Shop at Persimmon Hill, our Museum store: https://persimmonhillstore.com/
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
🔹 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-the-west/id1776228708
🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYmd2BumVtQVH1ez1Cr2U
🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFoE2kU21JpX9T6W9NonXuD9UapS1TsmN
🔹Podbean: https://thisweekinthewest.podbean.com/
⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate & review!
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🤠 This Week in the West
🎙️ Episode 32: John Wayne
📢 Episode Summary:
This week’s episode of This Week in The West rides into history with the larger-than-life story of John Wayne and his special connection to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. We take listeners back to 1965, when "The Duke" led a grand opening parade through downtown Oklahoma City, drawing a crowd of more than 100,000. Riding atop a white horse, Wayne thrilled fans, embodying the spirit of the American West as only he could.
The podcast retraces Wayne’s journey from a small-town Iowa boy to one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. From his early struggles in the film industry to his legendary roles and deep involvement with the museum, the episode paints a rich portrait of a man whose legacy still looms large in Western culture. With stories of family connections, iconic film props and a donation that became a cornerstone of the museum's collection, this is a must-listen for any fan of Wayne and Western heritage.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
👥 Behind the Scenes
Host: Seth Spillman
Producer: Chase Spivey
Writer: Mike Koehler
🔗 Further research:
📬 Connect With Us:
🌐 Website: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
📖 Read Our Blog: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/blog/
📩 Email: [email protected]
📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ncwhm/
📷Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalcowboymuseum
❎X/Twitter: https://x.com/ncwhm
💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-cowboy-&-western-heritage-museum
🗺️ Visit Us: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73111. See us on the map
💡 Support Us:🏅Become A Member of the Museum: https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/support/memberships/
🛒Shop at Persimmon Hill, our Museum store: https://persimmonhillstore.com/
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
🔹 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-the-west/id1776228708
🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KYmd2BumVtQVH1ez1Cr2U
🔹YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFoE2kU21JpX9T6W9NonXuD9UapS1TsmN
🔹Podbean: https://thisweekinthewest.podbean.com/
⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate & review!
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