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The Wild West Extravaganza is a weekly history podcast exploring the real-life people and events of the Old West and the American frontier. Each episode explores the true stories of outlaws, gunfighters, lawmen, cowboys, Native Americans, and frontiersmen (and women) who shaped the Old West. From famous legends like Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Geronimo to forgotten tales of shootouts, cattle drives, and frontier towns, this show delivers the grit, drama, and truth behind Western history.©2025 Mundial
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  • Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton

    Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton
    Sep 8 2025
    Frank “Pistol Pete” Eaton was more than a mascot. He was a real man who claimed to have lived one of the most violent and extraordinary lives of the Old West. Born in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, Eaton moved with his family to Kansas, where he witnessed his father’s murder at the hands of six vigilantes. From that moment on, young Frank dedicated his life to revenge. By the time he was fifteen, he was a crack shot with a Colt revolver and began hunting down his father’s killers one by one. He later served as a deputy under Judge Isaac Parker, became a legendary marksman at Fort Gibson, and eventually settled in Oklahoma as a blacksmith and community leader. In time, his larger-than-life reputation turned him into a local hero and eventually the inspiration for Oklahoma State University’s official mascot, Pistol Pete. This video explores the facts, the myths, and the legacy of Frank Eaton. Was he really a teenage avenger turned US Marshal, or just an old cowboy spinning stories that grew taller with time? Watch now to discover the truth behind one of the Wild West’s most fascinating figures. Buy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Check out the website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • Young Guns 2: Fact vs Fiction

    Young Guns 2: Fact vs Fiction
    Sep 3 2025
    If you grew up watching westerns in the late 80s and early 90s, Young Guns II was probably on your list, but how much of what we saw on screen was true? Today, we dig into the real history behind Billy the Kid and Young Guns II with Dan LeFebvre, the award-winning host of the Based on a True Story Podcast. Together, we explore questions such as whether cattle baron John Chisum actually placed a bounty on Billy the Kid, if Pat Garrett really rode with Billy before becoming a lawman, and whether the legendary showdown at White Oaks actually took place. We also dive into the myths of Brushy Bill Roberts and uncover the truth about Dave Rudabaugh’s infamous nickname. Also discussed are Billy the Kid’s gang, the offer of a pardon, dime novels, vigilante justice, and other enduring legends that have kept Billy’s story alive for more than 140 years. If you’re a fan of westerns, historical movies, or the true tales behind the legends of the Old West, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss. Buy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Based on a True Story! https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/ Check out the website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Series on Billy the Kid! https://www.wildwestextra.com/billy-the-kid-compilation/ Series on Pat Garrett! https://www.wildwestextra.com/pat-garrett-compilation/ The REAL Lincoln County Regulators! https://www.wildwestextra.com/doc-scurlock-the-lincoln-county-regulators/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Archie Clement's Bloody Last Stand

    Archie Clement's Bloody Last Stand
    Sep 1 2025
    Archie Clement was one of the most notorious guerrilla fighters to emerge from Missouri during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Barely over five feet tall and weighing around 130 pounds, Clement quickly became feared across the state for his ruthlessness and intensity. Riding with William “Bloody Bill” Anderson, Jesse James, and Frank James, he participated in some of the most infamous raids of the war, including the Centralia Massacre, where unarmed Union soldiers were executed and scalped. After Anderson’s death, Clement took command and refused to surrender even after the Confederacy collapsed. Instead, he escalated his attacks, intimidating towns, influencing elections with violence, and masterminding the very first daylight bank robbery in American history. His defiance of Reconstruction authorities eventually brought him into direct conflict with Major Bacon Montgomery’s militia, leading to a violent showdown in Lexington. Reportedly carrying up to eleven revolvers, Clement fought ferociously, even after being riddled with more than thirty bullets, attempting to cock a pistol with his teeth before finally succumbing just days shy of his 21st birthday. DONATE TO BEAU: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-beaus-family-be-by-his-side/cl/s?lang=en_US&ts=1756683605 Buy Me A Coffee – https://buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Check out the website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 m
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This is a great story. I just want to say something for future reference. Kearny or Kearney is pronounced Car-Knee. 😁

pronunciation.

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Well researched and presented. Josh is a great story teller, and throws in fun side notes like vampires or absurd "quotes" just to make sure you're awake.

Entertaining and Accurate

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fantastic. great info, great pace, great story. always interesting and insightful keep em coming. 1+ year listener

great info and story telling

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Josh is hands down one of the best podcasters/story tellers around. He is a down to earth everyday family
Man with a passion for researching and sharing stories of the old west.

A man’s true passion

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Josh tell a good story enjoy them . But needs more often but I know it a lot of work to Research

Great podcast

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