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Have you ever wondered what it felt like to walk the lawless streets of the notorious Wild West town of Dodge City? Picture this - saloons, brothels, gambling houses, and the rising tension between iconic figures over accusations of theft and betrayal. Join us on a time-travelling adventure into an era of notorious gunfighters and legendary buffalo hunters, as we share tales of the tensions brewing in the Long Branch Saloon and the thrilling gunfight that rocked the town.

The story begins on April 15, 1881, after Bat Masterson living in Arizona is telegraphed by an unknown informer notifying Bat that his brother Jim was about to be assassinated by the co-owner of the Lady Gay, Jim Masterson's partner. Bat takes a train to Dodge City and arrives on the April 16 noon train but decides to get off early suspecting he might encounter resistance at the train depot. The story of the Man in the Black Derby Hat written and produced by Mike King takes the listener deep into the conflict surrounding the Battle of the Plaza. The story narrated by Brad Smalley gives a first-person account as the gunfight begins to unfold the night before in the Long Branch Saloon when George a local cowboy inquires about the ongoing conflict between Jim Masterson and A.J. Peacock. During the thirty-minute podcast, many legends of the old west are revealed to include the characterization of Bat Masterson, A.B. Webster, Tom Nixon, Pat Sughrue, Fred Singer, and Jim Masterson. 

Hold your breath as we recount the legendary arrival of Bat Masterson, an infamous gunfighter, and the subsequent chaos unleashed on the streets of Dodge City. Experience the tension, as we navigate through the dramatic aftermath of these events, including Bat's trial, and the unexpected dismissal of Jim Masterson from his post as City Marshall. So, strap in for this riveting blend of fact and legend, as we bring the wild tales of the Wild West back to life.

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In Kicking About on the Prarie listeners will travel with Hoodoo Brown as he becomes a Bullwhacker to Fort Wallace and joins a cattle drive from Abilene Kansas. Learn what it was like to be a drover and a bullwhacker in 1868 exploring the overland routes of the Santa Fe, and Smokey Hill trails. The story written by Mike King and narrated by Brad Smalley will take you to Hays City right before Hoodoo meets up with Jack Stillwell a famous Indian scout. You can purchase the book by clicking on the link Return of the Great Hunters: Tales of the Frontier. Learn more about this episode at Wild West Podcast Facebook Page. 

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In the fall of 1872 Billy Dixon and Mike McCabe, both buffalo hunters enter a newly established community called Dodge City. The streets were lined with wagons bringing in hides, and getting supplies. The railroad station was not a station at all but a boxcar serving as a temporary depot. The town was swarming with hide buyers and sellers. Workers along the rail line unloaded dozens of railroad cars full of grain, flour, and provisions. Join us now as we take you back into history to a sportsman's paradise. The year is 1872.

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Ready for a thrilling journey back to the Wild West? This episode will transport you to Gray County in 1887, where an election for the county seat sparked a series of power plays fueled by millionaire Asa T Sewell's promises and political maneuvers. Asa tried everything to swing the vote in favor of Ingalls, from promising a railroad to freely dispersing checks to residents. Despite all his efforts, Cimarron emerged victorious. But that was just the beginning.

Fasten your seatbelts as we relive the daring raid on the Cimarron courthouse led by Bill Tilman and his posse, including myself. We braved the tension-filled streets and faced a nail-biting siege, all to reclaim the county seat records. And let's not forget our wild ride across the prairie, the heart-stopping battle of Cimarron, and the bloody aftermath. You'll also hear the brave tales of Tom, Jim, and Neil, who chose to stay back, their guns their only defense against the mob. So saddle up, folks! We're heading straight into the heart of the Wild West.

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On January 12, 2020, the anniversary date of the Battle of Cimarron will be retold on a special Wild West Podcast. Join us as we take you back in history to 1889 as we relive the Gray County Seat War. A time where the citizens of Cimarron bound together to defend and raise havoc on those would be intruders who came to take what was rightfully theirs. 

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Part five takes you into the streets of Dodge City, then named Buffalo City - at the first look of crude framed buildings, half wood, and half dugout. The streets were populated with freighters, hunters, and soldiers. Brown describes how he becomes the second saloon owner by constructing a fourteen-foot wood structure. It only took a week for entertainment to reach the small makeshift town. The gamblers and women started to arrive in big bowed, mule-driven wagons. What comes next from those wagons begins to play out as bad whiskey business - as one of the first gunfights erupts in the street between gambler Moorehouse and ruffian by the name of Langford. The story narrated by Brad Smalley and written/produced by Mike King is a part of a historical series about the early buffalo hunters in Kansas. You can purchase the book by clicking on the link Return of the Great Hunters: Tales of the Frontier. Learn more about this episode at Wild West Podcast Facebook Page. 

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