The best podcasts for Old West History

The gold standard when it comes to Old West podcasts. Using their signature cinematic music and sound design, Legends of the Old West isn't just another history podcast - it's an audio experience. One rooted in professionalism, thorough research, and a passion for all things Old West. Host Chris Wimmer takes you on a journey as you delve into the lives of everyone from Billy the Kid to Butch Cassidy and Sitting Bull to Red Cloud.

If you like your history soaked in profanity - and laced with a strong dose of accuracy - then How The West Was Fucked is for you! Take a seat around the campfire, gird up your loins, and prepare to learn you a lil something and have a few laughs in the process.

The Old West and Texas History go hand in hand. Whether you're talking about the Comanche and Kiowa or gunmen like John Wesley Hardin, Bill Longley, and King Fisher, it's impossible NOT to factor in the amazing, beautiful, and complex history of the Lone Star State. And nobody does so with as much nuance and class as Michael, the host of Texas History Lessons. Not every episode will discuss the Old West but you can be sure you're getting an education simply listening to Michael speak. Best of all? You don't have to be from Texas to enjoy Texas History Lessons! This is a podcast that will delight history lovers of all stripes.

Listening to Dr. History's audio stories of the Old West is like hanging out with the grandpa you never knew you needed. Stories of Cowboys, Indians, Mountain men, pioneers, the Oregon Trail, miners, cattle drives, and more! From the Custer Battlefield to the Klondike to Indian battles to buried treasure and lost mines to the early explorers. Dr. History loves telling true stories that shaped the old west, and it shows!

The Wild West Extravaganza delves into the fascinating and often tumultuous world of the American Old West. From famous outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James to lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok to trailblazing pioneers, frontiersmen, and Native Americans, this podcast tells the true stories of the real-life characters who shaped this iconic period in American history. So, saddle up and discover the true history of the American frontier – the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s a journey you don’t want to miss.