The Wild West Extravaganza

Doc Holliday arrived in Dodge City in 1878, fresh from Texas and already tied to the hip to Big Nose Kate. He advertised as a dentist, gambled heavily, and quietly built a reputation in one of the most dangerous towns in the Old West before moving on, first to Colorado, then New Mexico, and finally, Tombstone, Arizona. Join me today as we examine Doc’s road to the O.K. Corral. Also discussed are Curly Bill Brocius, Johnny Tyler, Holliday’s volatile relationship with Kate Elder, and his unflinching devotion to Wyatt Earp.

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This is NOT Doc Holliday - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvIDvi5NdMo

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Doc Holliday was a gambler, a consumptive, a deadly shootist, and an educated Southern gentleman. He was feared across the frontier, respected by some, hated by many, and remembered as one of the most complicated figures in all of the Old West history. Join me today as we explore Holliday’s early life. We’ll examine the pivotal experience that caused him to head West, his relationship with Big Nose Kate, the famous Ed Bailey stabbing, and his initial meeting with Wyatt Earp. Also discussed are Fort Griffin, Doc’s first gunfight, and Bat Masterson.

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Brothers of the Gun by Mark Lee Gardner - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/brothers-of-the-gun-wyatt-earp-doc-holliday-and-a-reckoning-in-tombstone/54865966/?resultid=c66674b8-5fa2-4725-a87f-a9a9d5b1db77 - edition=72796348&idiq=83903309

 

Wyatt Earp by Casey Tefertiller - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/wyatt-earp-the-life-behind-the-legend_casey-tefertiller/326182/?resultid=15195d83-4434-487b-a9bc-4b6d8389b6e1 - edition=4449348&idiq=417441

 

Doc Holliday by Gary L. Roberts - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/doc-holliday-the-life-and-legend_gary-l-roberts/386997/?resultid=7de0cf10-a07b-49d6-85ea-4c492ecc7f57 - edition=4234423&idiq=4416867

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Did PTSD exist in the Old West, and if so, did it contribute to the violence of the frontier? Join me as we explore how trauma affected soldiers and civilians alike long before the condition had a name, from Civil War veterans suffering from what was once called soldiers’ heart or Da Costa’s syndrome to rising rates of alcoholism, domestic violence, and institutionalization across the United States. Using historical research, homicide statistics from frontier towns like Dodge City and San Francisco, and modern scholarship, we’ll examine whether PTSD was a driving force behind Old West violence or one factor among many. And stick around to the end for another listener Q&A! We’ll discuss Brushy Bill Roberts, Doc Scurlock, Henry Plummer, and the Montana vigilantes, along with reflections on notable Western films and books.

 

National Center for PTSD - https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

 

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We’ve all seen Tombstone, but how much do you really know about the origins of the Clantons? Or to be more specific, how much do you know about the family patriarch, Newman “Old Man” Clanton? Is it true he was really the meanest of the Cochise County Cowboys? Join me today as we trace Old Man Clanton from Tennessee to Arizona. We’ll discuss his association with other bandits like Curly Bill Brocius and John Kinney, his alleged atrocities on the Mexican border, and finally, his untimely demise in Skull Canyon. And yes, we’ll also take a look at whether or not the Cochise County Cowboys really wore those red sashes. Make sure you stick around to the end for a little bonus Wild West Q&A. We’ll talk about everything from Billy the Kid’s lost guns to the weird story behind the Oklahoma panhandle and even the missing intro music!

 

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Rube Burrow began as an honest cowboy and farmer with every intention of living a simple life. Born in Alabama in 1855, he built a family and worked the land until sickness, failed crops, and tragic loss pushed him past the breaking point. From his early train robberies in Texas to long months hiding in the Alabama backwoods, this is the complete story of Burrow’s rise and fall. His robberies, escapes, disguises, and shootouts, as well as the people who helped him, the lawmen who hunted him, and the choices that led to his violent demise. Was Rube Burrow a tragic figure crushed by hardship, the Robin Hood of Alabama, or simply a dangerous outlaw?

 

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