Best The Wild West Extravaganza Podcasts (2025)

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

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7d ago20:52

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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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JSA, Absolute Superman, and a Birthday Extravaganza! 1:21:49

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It has been one year since the release of the first episode of Comics Pull-Ooza! Not we still have not made our actual theme song but we do have a new one (because a hard drive crashed and the files was lost to the original, but I digress). This week we take a look back at the last year and discuss some of our favorite titles. Best Books JSA 13 Abs…

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JSA, Absolute Superman, and a Birthday Extravaganza! - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:21:49

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It has been one year since the release of the first episode of Comics Pull-Ooza! Not we still have not made our actual theme song but we do have a new one (because a hard drive crashed and the files was lost to the original, but I digress). This week we take a look back at the last year and discuss some of our favorite titles. Best Books JSA 13 Abs…

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JSA, Absolute Superman, and a Birthday Extravaganza! - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:21:49

11h ago1:21:49

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It has been one year since the release of the first episode of Comics Pull-Ooza! Not we still have not made our actual theme song but we do have a new one (because a hard drive crashed and the files was lost to the original, but I digress). This week we take a look back at the last year and discuss some of our favorite titles. Best Books JSA 13 Abs…

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Absolute Batman Annual, Shredder, and The Mortal Thor (with HiFiMike) - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:22:30

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The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money. Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the ca…

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Absolute Batman Annual, Shredder, and The Mortal Thor (with HiFiMike) - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:22:30

3d ago1:22:30

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The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money. Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the ca…

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Absolute Batman Annual, Shredder, and The Mortal Thor (with HiFiMike) 1:22:30

2d ago1:22:30

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The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money. Take boots, for example. He earned thirty-eight dollars a month plus allowances. A really good pair of leather boots cost fifty dollars. But an affordable pair of boots, which were sort of OK for a season or two and then leaked like hell when the ca…

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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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The Lucky Devils, DC KO, Action Comics, and Fantastic Four 1:44:45

9d ago1:44:45

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You thought we were gone but we have returned and we are bearing fruit. Buckle up for a cavalcade, an endless onslaught of comic book coverage. Best Books The Lucky Devils #5 DC KO #1 Action Comics #1091 Fantastic Four #4 Book Blurbs: Aquaman #10, Dungeons and Dragons: The Fallbacks #1, Supergirl #6, Unbreakable X-Men #1, Amazing X-Men #1, Captain …

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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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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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Batman, Spider-Man Noir, The Life of a Showgirl, and Final Fantasy Tactics 1:36:51

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Batman, Spider-Man Noir, The Life of a Showgirl, and Final Fantasy Tactics - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:36:51

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Batman, Spider-Man Noir, The Life of a Showgirl, and Final Fantasy Tactics - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:36:51

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Project Blue Book 3:37:56

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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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For generations, rumors have swirled that Old West outlaw Billy the Kid’s grave at Fort Sumner was swept away by a massive flood. But is there any truth to the legend, or does Billy still rest beneath his famous gravestone? Also discussed are fellow Lincoln County Regulators Charlie Bowdre and Tom Folliard. Chasing Billy YouTube - https://www.youtu…

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Superman, Hornsby and Halo, (Stop Us if You've Heard This One Before) and a Dip in the Old Mailbag - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:31:11

1M ago1:31:11

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Just so everyone know, we have accepted a buyout from the Saudi government and Jared Kushner for $54 billion. Not quite as much as EA but it feels nice to be wanted. Also, apropos of nothing, the Saudi government has never done anything wrong and are great and glorious forever. Let the reader understand. Best Books Superman #30 Hornsby and Halo #10…

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Superman, Hornsby and Halo, (Stop Us if You've Heard This One Before) and a Dip in the Old Mailbag - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:31:11

1M ago1:31:11

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Just so everyone know, we have accepted a buyout from the Saudi government and Jared Kushner for $54 billion. Not quite as much as EA but it feels nice to be wanted. Also, apropos of nothing, the Saudi government has never done anything wrong and are great and glorious forever. Let the reader understand. Best Books Superman #30 Hornsby and Halo #10…

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Superman, Hornsby and Halo, (Stop Us if You've Heard This One Before) and a Dip in the Old Mailbag 1:31:11

1M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Just so everyone know, we have accepted a buyout from the Saudi government and Jared Kushner for $54 billion. Not quite as much as EA but it feels nice to be wanted. Also, apropos of nothing, the Saudi government has never done anything wrong and are great and glorious forever. Let the reader understand. Best Books Superman #30 Hornsby and Halo #10…

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

2M ago1:12:36

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Was José Chavez y Chavez really part Navajo? And what about Billy the Kid’s famous escape from Lincoln? Was that Young Guns 2 scene with the pistol in the outhouse true, or did he overpower his guard? Who actually killed Deputy Carlyle at White Oaks? These are just a few of the questions I discussed with historian and author James B. Mills. His boo…

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James Beckwourth: From Slave to Mountain Man 27:39

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James Beckwourth lived one of the most extraordinary lives in American frontier history. Born the son of a white plantation owner and an enslaved Black woman, Beckwourth was freed by his father and set out to make his own way in the West. He trapped beaver alongside legendary mountain men like Jim Bridger and Kit Carson, fought in battles ranging f…

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Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa, Ghost Pepper, and Our Favorite Songs - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

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It's a new week and a new batch of comics. While we didn't read them all, these are our favorites. Best Books Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa #1 Ghost Pepper #3 Book Blurbs The XO Manowar #1, Batman and Robin Year One #11, Absolute Flash #7, Uncanny X-Men #21, The Expanse: A Little Death #1 B Segment: Our Favorite Songs Chance The Pretender - The Fo…

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Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa, Ghost Pepper, and Our Favorite Songs - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

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It's a new week and a new batch of comics. While we didn't read them all, these are our favorites. Best Books Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa #1 Ghost Pepper #3 Book Blurbs The XO Manowar #1, Batman and Robin Year One #11, Absolute Flash #7, Uncanny X-Men #21, The Expanse: A Little Death #1 B Segment: Our Favorite Songs Chance The Pretender - The Fo…

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Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa, Ghost Pepper, and Our Favorite Songs 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

1:31:22

It's a new week and a new batch of comics. While we didn't read them all, these are our favorites. Best Books Wild West Cow-Boys of Moo Mesa #1 Ghost Pepper #3 Book Blurbs The XO Manowar #1, Batman and Robin Year One #11, Absolute Flash #7, Uncanny X-Men #21, The Expanse: A Little Death #1 B Segment: Our Favorite Songs Chance The Pretender - The Fo…

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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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Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper 59:26

2M ago59:26

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself. ⁠G…

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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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C.O.R.T. : Children of the Round Table, DC KO, and Adam Ruined Us - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:33:42

2M ago1:33:42

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The horrors persist, yet we remain comic book readers. Sometimes a book comes along that is so good, so well written, with amazing art, and a powerful story, but it hits you at just the wrong time in life and it just feels like too much. And sometimes, a book comes along that is also well written, with amazing art, and a great story about some kids…

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C.O.R.T. : Children of the Round Table, DC KO, and Adam Ruined Us - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:33:42

2M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

The horrors persist, yet we remain comic book readers. Sometimes a book comes along that is so good, so well written, with amazing art, and a powerful story, but it hits you at just the wrong time in life and it just feels like too much. And sometimes, a book comes along that is also well written, with amazing art, and a great story about some kids…

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C.O.R.T. : Children of the Round Table, DC KO, and Adam Ruined Us 1:33:42

2M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

The horrors persist, yet we remain comic book readers. Sometimes a book comes along that is so good, so well written, with amazing art, and a powerful story, but it hits you at just the wrong time in life and it just feels like too much. And sometimes, a book comes along that is also well written, with amazing art, and a great story about some kids…

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

2M ago24:00

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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

2M ago20:58

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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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Batman, The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El, and How to Get Into DC Comics - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:33:31

2M ago1:33:31

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Another week, another batch of new comics. Jumping on points, jumping off points. The beautiful dance continues and we shuffle our few steps, trying not to make too big of fools of ourselves. Best Books Batman #1 The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1 Book Blurbs: The Rocketfeller #8, Captain Planet and the Planeteers #4, Uncanny X-Men #20, …

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Batman, The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El, and How to Get Into DC Comics - Comics Pull-Ooza 1:33:31

2M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Another week, another batch of new comics. Jumping on points, jumping off points. The beautiful dance continues and we shuffle our few steps, trying not to make too big of fools of ourselves. Best Books Batman #1 The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1 Book Blurbs: The Rocketfeller #8, Captain Planet and the Planeteers #4, Uncanny X-Men #20, …

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Batman, The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El, and How to Get Into DC Comics 1:33:31

2M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Another week, another batch of new comics. Jumping on points, jumping off points. The beautiful dance continues and we shuffle our few steps, trying not to make too big of fools of ourselves. Best Books Batman #1 The Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1 Book Blurbs: The Rocketfeller #8, Captain Planet and the Planeteers #4, Uncanny X-Men #20, …

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Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton 20:29

2M ago20:29

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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…