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Drift and Ramble Podcast Episode 13 Ben Thompson Dec 04, 2016

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What makes a great gunfighter? The answer may surprise you. The wisdom of the old west still applies today. In this episode, we hear from Bat Masterson himself, as he describes the 3 requirements of a great gunfighter and tells us about his friend, Ben Thompson. Ben himself was a highly regarded gunfighter in his time and Masterson spins an entertaining tale about the life and times of his friends adventures in the old west.

Drift and Ramble Podcast Episode 12 Bat Masterson Nov 20, 2016

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As a legend of the old west, Bat Masterson stands tall. He was a buffalo hunter, a gunfighter, an accidental Indian fighter and sheriff of Dodge City during its most violent year. He was close friends with Wyatt Earp, Buffalo Bill Cody, President Roosevelt and many other men known for their prowess with the gun. Today's episode is all about the man known for his bowler hat and deadly aim.

Drift and Ramble Podcast Episode 11 Judge Roy Bean Nov 06, 2016

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Judge Roy Bean was a cantankerous old coot and the "Law West Of The Pecos" but in his younger days, he was quite a ladies man with a history that's as wild as the old west. Find out how he came to be the law west of the Pecos in this very special episode featuring the cast of the Audioblivious Productions.

Drift and Ramble Ep 10 Fear Oct 23, 2016

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Are Coyotes rising up against us? Does a woman in a remote cabin survive the night? Can our host write poetry or should he stick to Western stories? And finally the true story of a mysterious healer during the Civil War. Was it sent from heaven or did it come from below? This episode is titled ...Fear.

Drift And Ramble Ep 9 Wendigo Psychosis.mp3 Oct 09, 2016

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In EP 9, we get ready for Halloween with two gruesome stories: The Wendigo and Big Nose George... First Nation and Algonquin speaking peoples had a legend of a powerful, shape-shifting creature, born out of greed, who appeared with bitter cold with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. The "Wendigo" was documented as early as 1661 but eventually assigned to a medical diagnosis called "Wendigo Psychosis." Was this an acknowledgement that Wendigos actually do exist? And could this be what happened to the Donner Party? Then we learn about the strange true tale of outlaw Big Nose George. Perhaps the best way to get to know him would be to walk a mile in his shoes...

Drift And Ramble Ep 8: Whiskey Talkin Sep 25, 2016

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We're "Whiskey Talkin" or talking whiskey as we trace the history of America's Native Spirit through the bottom of a shot glass - from it's humble beginnings on the American Frontier, Bourbon quickly evolved to become an integral part of our culture and economy. Bourbon expert and author, Reid Mitenbuler joins us to explore this fertile subject and there are several surprises along the way.

Drift And Ramble Ep 7 All The Glitters Part 3 Sep 11, 2016

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In this episode, we get a first hand glimpse gunfighters and desperados of Virginia City through the eyes of Mark Twain. We learn the tragic details of Nevada's worst mining accident and we visit the Gold Hill Hotel where ghostly weirdness abounds. And we end our 3rd and final installment on this curious little town that time forgot - with a look at the psychedelic 60's and the surprising birthplace of this iconic period in history.

Drift And Ramble Ep 6 All That Glitters Part 2 Aug 28, 2016

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In the continued story of the Grosh Brothers, we learn if they'll become rich from their gold and silver finds in Nevada. We'll meet the man the Comstock Lode was named for and we also meet an unknown Samuel Clemens who comes to town to meet his true calling - and leaves as Mark Twain. We'll also hear him freely admit to his role in manipulating the stock markets at the time. With special guests Finnius and Bill from the Tattooed Bananas Podcast!

Drift And Ramble Ep 5 All That Glitters Part 1 Aug 14, 2016

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In 1849, two brothers leave the security of their home in Pennsylvania to travel to California during the gold rush. We follow in their footsteps as they struggle through nearly 10 years of incredible hardship. Then they discover something that could change their lives forever. This is part one of a 3 part series on Virginia City, Nevada.

Drift And Ramble Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 Bodie Ghost Town Jul 08, 2016

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A man travels a great distance to discover gold in California but he never gets to see the town named after him or enjoy the wealth that sprang from his discovery. We travel to Bodie Ghost Town for a glimpse into one of the wildest towns of the old west. Bodie is now a California State Park and is one of the best preserved Ghost Towns in existence today. We'll meet some of the people who lived here and encounter a very strange experience in the graveyard at Bodie.

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