On Legends of the Old West, host Chris Wimmer tells the true stories of the iconic people and events of the American West. This podcast features thorough research, cinematic storytelling, and captivating music to keep the legends alive.
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Apr 2018
LEGENDS Ep. 1 | “The Coffeyville Raid”
On October 5th, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted one of the most daring robberies in the history of the West. Armed with Winchester rifles, they tried to rob two banks at the same time in broad daylight in Coffeyville, Kansas. The result was a running gun battle with the townsfolk ... Show More
32m 19s
Apr 2018
LEGENDS Ep. 2 | “The Baron of Arizona”
In the 1880s, James Addison Reavis attempted the greatest land fraud in American history. In a story that crisscrosses the United States and Mexico, and crosses the ocean to Spain, he tried to convince the U.S. government that he owned 18,000 square miles of the Arizona Territory ... Show More
42m 42s
Apr 2018
LEGENDS Ep. 3 | “Texas Rangers, Part 1”
From Walnut Creek to the Gulf of Mexico, the early Texas Rangers fought against defiant Native tribes and the Mexican army when the Republic of Texas declared its independence. They were fearless frontiersmen, and in one case, maritime fighters, as well. Here are some of the earl ... Show More
40 m
Aug 2024
POINT PLEASANT – Where Reality Meets the Mothman
Point Pleasant, West Virginia - is a small city located at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers, known for its association with the legendary Mothman. The town gained notoriety after a series of strange sightings in 1966-1967, culminating in the tragic Silver Bridge coll ... Show More
39m 53s
May 2024
Echoes of History: A New Chapter
<p>Introducing a new chapter of Echoes of History, the podcast that explores the incredible real-life stories and events that inspire the locations, characters, and storylines of the legendary Assassin’s Creed.</p><br><p>Join your host, historian Matt Lewis, and regular contribut ... Show More
1m 43s
Jul 2025
#Throwback Episode - w/ Tru Life | (Ep. 29)
N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs and we're taking it back to some of the most legendary moments in Drink Champs history Classic interviews, unforgettable stories, and iconic guests who shaped the culture. In this classic throwback episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. and DJ EF ... Show More
1h 35m
Feb 2024
Introducing… Season 4 of a Dynasty to Die For
Power, greed, religion and sex: historian Dan Jones brings the drama of mediaeval history alive through compelling stories, larger-than-life characters and vivid scenes.
Season 4 tells the story of two kings, Henry and Edward, who are desperately trying to save their dynasty. ... Show More
2m 20s