Legends of the Old West
History of the American West
Black Barrel Media
Show overview
Legends of the Old West has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 313 episodes, alongside 31 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 46th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 31 min and 36 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Black Barrel Media.
From the publisher
Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.
Latest Episodes
View all 313 episodesMOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 6 | “Jim Bridger: Wars of the West”
MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 5 | “Jim Bridger: Opening The West”
MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 4 | “Jim Bridger: Into The Wild”
MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 3 | “John Colter: Colter’s Run”
MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 2 | “John Colter: Colter’s Hell”
MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 1 | “John Colter: Corps of Discovery”
Introducing “Government That Doesn’t Suck” from Rewind Studios
REVOLUTION Ep. 3 | “Devils From Infernal Regions”
REVOLUTION Ep. 2 | “New York Minute”
REVOLUTION Ep. 1 | “A Christmas Miracle”
OUTLAWS Ep. 6 | “Bill Longley”
OUTLAWS Ep. 5 | “Burt Alvord”
OUTLAWS Ep. 4 | “The Reno Gang”
OUTLAWS Ep. 3 | “Clay Allison”
OUTLAWS Ep. 2 | “Cherokee Bill”
OUTLAWS Ep. 1 | “Doc Middleton”
S46 Ep 4Introducing HISTORY DAILY
bonusOn History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic. Preview Episode: July 6, 1699. The arrest of Captain William Kidd ends the reign of plunder of one of history's most infamous pirates and sparks rumors of buried treasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S46 Ep 3KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH Ep. 3 | “Race to Nome”
While Jack London tries to conquer the Chilkoot Trail, the town of Skagway explodes to life at the beginning of the White Pass Trail. Infamous conman Jefferson “Soapy” Smith sets up a criminal empire in Skagway, which leads to a deadly showdown with respectable citizens. Meanwhile, three Scandinavian men discover gold in a stream north of Nome, Alaska and ignite a second gold rush, one which lures legendary lawman Wyatt Earp to the last frontier of the West. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S46 Ep 2KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH Ep. 2 | “Fight For Survival”
Jack London and his companions race against time to travel 550 miles up the Yukon River before winter stops their progress. When they fall short of their goal, they survive for eight months of dire conditions in a tiny cabin before they can continue their journey. The experience forces an early end to Jack’s dreams of riches in the Yukon. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S46 Ep 1KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH Ep. 1 | “No Turning Back”
When news of gold along the Klondike River in Yukon Territory reaches the American west coast in the summer of 1897, the stampede begins immediately. Jack London, the soon-to-be-famous author, rushes north from San Francisco on the adventure of a lifetime. He quickly learns that the challenge of reaching the gold strike will push him to his limit. Go to Surfshark.com/legendsdeal or use code LEGENDSDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices