Sam Bass began life as a typical farm boy in the midwestern United States. But as he grew older, and experienced more than his fair share of family tragedy, he dreamed of becoming a Texas cowboy. After a detour through Mississippi, he made it to Texas and started living his dream. He experienced exactly one cattle drive to Kansas before he decided there must ... Show More
Feb 2024
OUTLAWS Ep. 2 | Sam Bass: “Black Hills Bandit”
Sam Bass and his business partner, Joel Collins, travel to Deadwood to find their fortunes, but their attempts to make legitimate money end in failure. They believe they have choice but to embrace the outlaw life. They assemble a crew and start robbing stagecoaches… only to disco ... Show More
31m 51s
Oct 2023
The Dust Bowl | The Land of Opportunity | 1
American farmers flock to the Southern Plains, lured by the promise of riches. Soon, a strange storm appears on the horizon.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of The Dust Bowl? Episodes 2-4 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive se ... Show More
36m 9s
Mar 2021
Sam: Signing Up For Stability
Former military kid Sam, 20, is ready to stop moving around and start making moves. He meets Andrew, 25, and Coda, 22 — two Midwestern Geminis who’ve had their share of hookups and heartbreak, and are willing to take a risk for a real chance at love. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
26m 38s
Apr 2025
Cowboy in the Wilderness: Real Life Rodeo
Leif Videen lives a pared back, outdoorsy life in the remote reaches of the Mid West. In October 2015, he embarks on an elk stalking trip in the Wind River Mountains. But when he finally pulls the trigger, after days of tracking his quarry, he never expects that he will soon be t ... Show More
50m 38s
Apr 2023
311: It's Not a Job, It's a Lifestyle with Tom Odom
<div>Our favorite modern-day cowboy breaks down what a day-in-the-life of a long-haul trucker looks like and how he manages to drive his office over 120,000 miles each year. Oh yeah, and you'll also hear the chorus of a yet-to-be-written song called The Ballad of Tom Odom.</div>
1h 8m
Sep 2021
Borderlands | 1. A Wild Place
It's the 1970s in Far West Texas, and local bad boy Robert Chambers has always found his way to trouble—women, drugs, rock stars, mountain lions. And when cocaine starts flowing across the Mexican border like never before, Robert dives in headfirst.
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44m 54s