Best Evan Riggs Podcasts (2025)

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Rube Burrow: The West's Most Dangerous Train Robber 54:01

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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 s…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E21: Allison Leighton- Senior Associate/Project Manager, QuinnEvans, Billy Riggs- Vice President, Moseley. 34:05

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Episode: Designing YourFuture: Career Pathways in Architecture Architecture encompasses a wide range of fields and areas of expertise. In this episode, professional architects Allison Leighton and Billy Riggs share what sparked their interest at a young age and which CTE skills students can use to build their own foundation for career success.…

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The Old West: When Did It Begin & When Did It End? 45:43

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When did the Old West truly begin, and when did it finally come to an end? Some trace the Wild West’s start to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, while others think it was much late,r as cowboys started trailing herds out of Texas. As for the end, many point to 1890, when the U.S. Census Bureau declared the frontier closed and Wounded Knee marked the …

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Ordinary People Who Became Old West Legends (ENCORE) 1:56:42

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When most folks think about the Old West, they almost immediately envision daring lawmen and bloodthirsty outlaws. But did you know that the frontier was filled with ordinary people who also lived truly extraordinary lives? Today, we’ll shine a light on four such characters. First up is the legendary fur trapper, James Beckwourth. Born a slave, Bec…

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Dan Bogan: The West’s Most Elusive Fugitive 24:08

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At just 21 years old, Dan Bogan was already facing a death sentence. After a drunken rampage in Texas ended in murder, he and his partner were found guilty and ordered to hang, but Dan wasn’t the type to go quietly. In a chaotic courtroom escape, he grabbed a guard’s pistol, fired wildly, and leapt to freedom out of a second‑story window. From ther…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E20: Kim Evans, CAD & Architectural Drafting instructor and Carter Bush and Quincy Wilson. 34:28

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Join us for an exciting conversation with Kim Evans, CAD & Architectural Drafting instructor and SkillsUSA Advisor, and her dynamic student leaders, Carter Bush and Quincy Wilson. They break down the world of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)—explaining its essential role in today's economy. Plus, discover the inspiring journey of how Quincy and Carter…

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Bounty Hunters of the Wild West: Fact or Fiction? 20:52

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Did Bounty Hunters really exist in the Old West, or is that just another invention of Hollywood? The truth is a lot more complicated than the movies make it seem. Law enforcement in the Old West was patchwork at best, often made up of part-time sheriffs, underpaid marshals, and ramshackle jails. With courts just as unreliable, ordinary citizens and…

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Barney Riggs: The Deadliest Gunfighter You've Never Heard Of 16:44

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Barney Riggs was one of the Old West’s most notorious and controversial gunfighters. Born in Arkansas in 1856, Riggs moved to Texas as a child, where violence quickly became a family tradition. At just 18, he killed a friend in what was called an accidental shooting. By his twenties, Riggs was in Arizona, working as a cowboy, stealing horses, and a…

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Top 10 Deadliest Gunfighters 22:40

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Who was the deadliest gunfighter of the Old West? Legends like Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and Jesse James all have larger-than-life reputations, but the truth is often a lot messier. Join me as we break down the facts and attempt to separate myth from reality on the West’s most notorious shootists. We’ll talk confirmed kills, unverified stori…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E19: Miller Electric 38:09

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We visit with Jeremy Davis- Regional Workforce Development Manager, and Curtis Tinsley- Senior Virtual Design Manager at Miller Electric and discuss the "electrification of everything," and how that, with the slow pace of new young people to get into the electrical field and with over 30% of union electricians are due to retire soon creates a perfe…

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Billy Dixon & the 2nd Battle of Adobe Walls 41:25

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On June 27th, 1874, a handful of buffalo hunters found themselves surrounded by hundreds of Comanche at a place called Adobe Walls. Outnumbered more than twenty to one, the odds of survival looked slim. Nevertheless, it was here that Billy Dixon stepped forward and made what’s become known as the “shot of the century,” dropping a mounted warrior at…

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Sheriff Pat Garrett & the $500 Controversy 24:06

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Did Pat Garrett receive the $500 bounty on Billy the Kid’s head? For years, rumors have spread that Garrett was denied payment because he failed to prove the Kid’s death. But how true are these claims? Buy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Check out the website! https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/con…

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Bigfoot Wallace: Texas Hero or Villain? 27:10

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Bigfoot Wallace is one of those figures who looms so large in Texashistory that it can be tough to separate the facts from the tall tales. Born inVirginia and hardened by tragedy, Wallace headed to Texas with vengeance on his mind. What followed was a life filled with brutal frontier battles, narrow escapes, and enough wild stories to fill volumes.…

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The Widow's Secret: Was Billy the Kid's Death a Hoax? 24:00

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Did Pat Garrett’s widow really claim that her husband helped to fake the demise of Billy the Kid? What about Garrett’s daughter, Elizabeth? Did she really give an interview in the 1980s saying the same thing? Endless online debates and unreliable sources have fueled questions such as these. But what does the historical evidence actually say? Today,…

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John Tornow | Wild Man of the Wynoochee 20:58

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John Tornow, also known as the Wild Man of the Wynoochee, became one of the most feared and hunted men in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1900s. Born in Iowa in 1880, he grew up in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where he developed an unmatched skill with a rifle and a deep love for the wilderness. What began as the life of a quiet hermit sp…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E16: Tim Price and Eric Polito, with QTS Data Centers 33:18

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We talk with Tim Price, Critical Environment Engineer, and Eric Polito, Critical Operations Supervisor, both with QTS Data Centers about the explosive growth of data centers here in Henrico and the state. With that growth comes new tech jobs to fill positions in these data centers for now and years to come. https://qtsdatacenters.com/…

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Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton 20:29

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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…

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Young Guns 2: Fact vs Fiction 1:32:04

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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 whe…

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Archie Clement's Bloody Last Stand 20:52

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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, h…

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Jack Hinson: Civil War Sniper 20:49

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Jack Hinson, known as “Old Jack,” began the Civil War as a wealthy Tennessee planter with no intentions to enlist in the Civil War. That changed in 1862 when Union troops executed his sons and displayed their heads on his plantation gateposts. At 57 years old, Hinson armed himself with a custom .50 caliber rifle and launched a one-man war of reveng…

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Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce War: The Fight Begins 32:02

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The Battle of White Bird Canyon was one of the most lopsided defeats the U.S. Army ever suffered in the American West. On June 17, 1877, Captain David Perry led roughly one hundred soldiers and scouts into Idaho’s White Bird Canyon, believing they could quickly subdue the Nez Perce. Instead, the Nez Perce delivered a crushing defeat. In less than a…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E15: Jessica Behmke, Trena Sailer, NAWIC Member, and two Camp NAWIC campers! 21:43

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In this episode, we talk with Jessica Behmke and Trena Sailer, both members of the Richmond Chapter of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction. They were working with some young ladies who are learning about the different construction trades, not just to learn about them, but to possibly make the trades a career. Sponsored by the R…

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Elfego Baca & the Frisco Shootout (Encore) 38:16

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In October of 1884, 19-year-old Elfego Baca made history during the legendary Frisco Shootout. After pinning on a fake badge and arresting a drunken cowboy named Charlie McCarty, Baca found himself surrounded by dozens of angry ranch hands. The standoff escalated into a 33-hour siege in which as many as 80 cowboys fired more than 4,000 rounds into …

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Rube Burrow: The West's Most Dangerous Train Robber 54:01

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E21: Allison Leighton- Senior Associate/Project Manager, QuinnEvans, Billy Riggs- Vice President, Moseley. 34:05

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The Old West: When Did It Begin & When Did It End? 45:43

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Ordinary People Who Became Old West Legends (ENCORE) 1:56:42

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Dan Bogan: The West’s Most Elusive Fugitive 24:08

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E20: Kim Evans, CAD & Architectural Drafting instructor and Carter Bush and Quincy Wilson. 34:28

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Bounty Hunters of the Wild West: Fact or Fiction? 20:52

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Barney Riggs: The Deadliest Gunfighter You've Never Heard Of 16:44

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Top 10 Deadliest Gunfighters 22:40

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E19: Miller Electric 38:09

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Billy Dixon & the 2nd Battle of Adobe Walls 41:25

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E18: 2025 #LifeReady Expo 29:59

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Outlaw or Ghost? The Search for Jesse Evans 30:22

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Grave Secrets: Where Is Billy the Kid Really Buried? 13:33

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In the Days of Billy the Kid: Featuring James B. Mills 1:12:36

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James Beckwourth: From Slave to Mountain Man 27:39

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E17: Emily Bracken, Dog Lovers Obedience School, Karen Bickett, Vet Science Instructor at ACE Center Hermitage 35:02

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Sheriff Pat Garrett & the $500 Controversy 24:06

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Bigfoot Wallace: Texas Hero or Villain? 27:10

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The Widow's Secret: Was Billy the Kid's Death a Hoax? 24:00

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John Tornow | Wild Man of the Wynoochee 20:58

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E16: Tim Price and Eric Polito, with QTS Data Centers 33:18

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Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton 20:29

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Young Guns 2: Fact vs Fiction 1:32:04

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Archie Clement's Bloody Last Stand 20:52

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Jack Hinson: Civil War Sniper 20:49

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Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce War: The Fight Begins 32:02

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E15: Jessica Behmke, Trena Sailer, NAWIC Member, and two Camp NAWIC campers! 21:43

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Elfego Baca & the Frisco Shootout (Encore) 38:16