American West History and Lore

Latest Episodes:

9-The Lost Mine of John D. Lee Dec 02, 2017

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On this episode we discuss the importance of historical preservation as well as John D. Lee, the only man punished and executed for his involvement in the Mountain Meadows Massacre, and his lost mine.

8-The Redfield Coin Hoard Nov 05, 2017

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Who wouldn't love finding a hoard of silver dollars stashed away somewhere? I know I would. Tune in to find out just where LaVere Redfield hid his fortune of Silver Dollars.

7-Ghost Stories of the American West Oct 26, 2017

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Enjoy this bonus episode featuring 2 Ghost stories of the American West, all in the spirit of the American West.

6-The Curious Death of Meriwether Lewis Oct 22, 2017

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Did Meriwether Lewis commit suicide? Or was he murdered. The death of one of America's greatest explorers is surrounded in mystery.

5-Keseberg the Cannibal Oct 17, 2017

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We all know the story of the Donner Party. Cold, Starving, so much so that as a last resort, they had to eat one another. But did the all do it out of necessity? Tune in to find out. We also take a look at our "Explorers of the West" segment where we discuss Jedidiah Smith.

4-Poor Ol' Joe "Hooch" Simpson Sep 24, 2017

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On this episode of The American West Podcast, we discuss the restoration of Butch Cassidy's boyhood home, the unfortunate demise of Joe "Hooch" Simpson and discuss John Wesley Powell in a new segment entitled "Explorers of the West"

3-Bodies in the Hoover Dam? Nah. Sep 13, 2017

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On this episode of The American West Podcast we talk briefly about the myth and lore of bodies being buried within the Hoover Dam and the Flaming Gorge Dam.

2-Ol' Josie and Her Cabin May 03, 2017

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Josies cabin is one of the most prominent landmarks in Uintah County, Utah. But what's more spectacular than her old cabin is the woman herself.

1-The Town That Drowned Mar 09, 2017

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On this episode of What's That Extra we talk about the town that drowned known as Linwood.