Uncovering the Western Cattle Trail: From Hidden Kansas Ruts to Nebraska's Frontier Expansion with Gary and Margaret Kraisinger
Send us Fan Mail 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 Margaret Kraisinger, distinguished researche...
27 Sep 202432min
The Western Cattle Trail: Cowboys, Iconic Towns, and the Lifeline of the American West
Send us Fan Mail Unravel the cultural and economic tapestry of the American West through the lens of the Western Cattle Trail in our conversation with Brad. Ever wondered how cowboys, cattle, and cow ...
18 Sep 202410min
Forging the Western Trail: John T. Lytles', 3,500 Cattle, Historic Rest Stops, and the Dugan Family's Frontier Hub
Send us Fan Mail What if a single trail could redefine the cattle industry and shape the American West? Join us as we unravel the extraordinary journey of John T. Lytle, and his 3,500 cattle, an endea...
17 Sep 20248min
Unmasking Wild Bill Hickok: Debating His Legend, Kansas Criticism, and the Hickok-Tutt Gunfight
Send us Fan Mail Was Wild Bill Hickok a larger-than-life hero or a product of wild exaggerations? This episode promises to uncover the truth behind Colonel George Ward Nichols' controversial portrayal...
12 Sep 202419min
The Northern Cheyenne Exodus: Struggle, Resilience, and Cultural Shifts After Little Bighorn
Send us Fan Mail What if the true story of resilience and struggle in American history has been overlooked for too long? Explore the harrowing journey of the Northern Cheyenne tribe after the Battle o...
11 Sep 202434min
Wild Bill's Rise: A Legendary Gunfight, Springfield Tensions, and Media Sensation
Send us Fan Mail What if a single magazine article could immortalize a man into legend? This episode explores how Colonel George Ward Nichols' sensational account in Harper's New Monthly Magazine tran...
10 Sep 202435min
Preserving the Western Trail: A Historian's Perspective an Interview with Michael Grauer
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the foundations of America were built on "beef and bread"? Join us for an eye-opening journey into the heart of cowboy culture with Michael Grauer, the McCaslin Chai...
28 Aug 202419min
Bravery at Adobe Walls: The Epic Battle, Buffalo Hunters, and Frontier Economy Transformations
Send us Fan Mail Step back in time to the heart of the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, where 28 brave buffalo hunters faced off against a coalition of Native American tribes in an epic struggle for surv...
23 Aug 202432min
