Episodes

After months on the open range, cowboys rode into town ready to spend their pay and cut loose. Saloons, gambling, gunfights, and tall tales collided in nights that made the frontier legendary.

The Buffalo Soldiers faced the hardest assignments on the frontier — and left behind an unbreakable legacy. Ride along as we uncover their courage, service, and the overlooked stories that shaped the American West.

Scout. Pathfinder. Wilderness expert. Kit Carson’s name still echoes across the West, but his real story is far more complex than the legends suggest. Ride along as we explore the grit, contradictions, and legacy of one of the frontier’s most fascinating figures.

Riding shotgun wasn’t just a seat on a stagecoach — it was the deadliest job in the Old West. This episode takes you onto the box seat with the fearless shotgun messengers who guarded gold shipments, battled outlaws, and kept the frontier moving.

Step inside the Alamo during thirteen days of courage, fear, and defiance. This episode walks through the siege moment by moment and explores how the battle shaped Texas independence, fueled America’s expansion west, and became one of the West’s most enduring legends.

Out where the prairie wind never quits, two inventions changed everything. The windmill brought water to dry country, and barbed wire ended the open range. Together, they transformed cowboy life and the very shape of the West itself.

Long before Hollywood cowgirls or rodeo queens, Lucille Mulhall rode her way into history. From the red dirt of Oklahoma to the spotlight of Buffalo Bill’s arena, she proved that true grit doesn’t wear a beard, and that the West has always made room for those brave enough to ride it.

After hours at The Cowboy, the past doesn’t rest easy. In this haunting tale, a night guard at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hears whispers from Prosperity Junction and a ghostly rider searching for his lost saddle.

The Old West didn’t just run on grit and gunpowder — it ran on money. From cattle drives to boomtown banks, Cowboys and Capital explores how the frontier was financed.

Let's wrap up the marathon third season of Way Out West with this special minisode, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, a look back at the podcast’s growth, and a preview of what’s coming in Season 4.

Cowboys didn’t smell like Hollywood heroes. On the trail, water was for cattle, not baths. Discover the grit and humor of cowboy hygiene — from dust baths and wild rags to Saturday night bathhouses and barber shops.

Step into the Great Basin, where the land is harsh and the cowboys ride different. This encore episode of Way Out West explores the traditions of the American buckaroo—vaquero roots, rawhide gear, cow camps, and poetry of the high desert.

He was a scout, a lawman, a gambler, and a gunfighter whose reputation spread faster than the telegraph. Some called him a hero. Others saw him as nothing more than a killer with good luck. But no one doubted he was larger than life.

Join Caleb Ransom and Tomás Delgado on the cattle trails of the Old West. Through storms, stampedes, and rustlers, their story captures the grit, danger, and enduring spirit of the cowboy life on the open range.

They called them the Lords of the Plains. From humble foot hunters to the most feared horsemen in history, the Comanche built an empire that rivaled Spain, Mexico, Texas, and even the United States.

In a dusty old barn, tucked beneath worn saddles and forgotten gear, lies a ledger of cowboy wisdom. Last time, we cracked it open and shared ten trail-tested proverbs from the saddle. This week, we’re back for the second par...

Step into a dusty old barn and crack open a forgotten book of cowboy wisdom. In part one of this two-part series, The Cowboy Accountant shares 10 cowboy proverbs. Rough-cut truths from the trail that still carry weight today....

They’re icons of the American West—lawmen in white hats, riding hard for justice with six-guns on their hips. But the real story of the Texas Rangers isn’t all legend and glory. It’s a tale of grit, controversy, and transform...

From the grit of Jim Shoulders to the lightning-fast turns of Charmayne James, rodeo history is full of legends who defined the sport — and the cowboy way of life. In this episode of Way Out West , head into the arena with ei...

When the sheriff was days away and the courtroom was a saloon, justice didn’t wait for a jury. In this episode of Way Out West , ride into the raw and riveting world of frontier justice. From vigilante hangings and cattle tow...

What does it mean to be ranching royalty ? In this week’s episode of Way Out West take a ride through the history of four legendary ranching families: the Kings, the Waggoners, the Burnetts, and the Kochs. Four families who h...

The California Gold Rush was more than a mad dash for riches; it was a turning point that shaped the American West and everyone bold enough to chase their dreams. Uncover the real stories behind the rush: the booms, the busts...

Saddle up for a journey into the shadows of the Old West! In this episode of Way Out West , travel deep into the forgotten corners of frontier history. Discover the haunting stories behind abandoned ghost towns, follow the tr...

Saddle up for a journey through the wild heart of the American West as we explore the remarkable life and love story of Annie Oakley. In this episode of Way Out West , go beyond the legend to discover the grit, grace, and rom...