Let's talk about James Butler Hickok...

I love just reclining back, closing my eyes and listening to you tell these stories. Awesome!

My great+ grandfather was a friend of Wild Bill’s. My grandfather carried the news of the Wounded Knee Massacre and was paid several hundred dollars for it. He was married to my grandmother Emma who was Oglala Lakota, they had a ranch and a store on the Pine Ridge reservation. He started out when he was young as a cattle driver in Dodge City, became a scout for General Crook, fought Crazy Horse (who is a cousin of another grandfather of mine) he arrived at the battle of the Little Bighorn after it had happened. He was most definitely part of the old Wild West. His name was Richard (Dick) Clancy Stirk. He told the story of how he and Wild Bill were in a bar in Cheyenne, a “tough” came in yelling that he was “looking for Wild Bill,” well Bill calls out, “here I am,” then the tough turned around and ran right back out.

Thus is the most interesting interpretation of the Wild Bill story I've heard. Keep these great stories going.

I got 3/4 of the way through the Spotify copy of this before realizing I watched them all already. But, if it gets my boy paid or more eye balls I'm here for it.

I love history.... Your take on things is great.

Private Peter Pelican tongue twister was golden! I literally laughed out loud. Priceless

hello josh, i joined about a min ago, i told you my intent on supporting your channel, so i can't talk the talk and not get with the walk!! - So i'm in, glad to be a member my buddy, i'm proud of the kick ass work you do daily...tku josh.

I just discovered your channel last night. I am a history scholar myself, currently working on my master's degree. In my historiography course discussion board, I had written about making written history entertaining while still being true to the evidence. One of my classmates asked how I planned on doing that....Well....THIS STYLE RIGHT HERE IS HOW! I have now watched several of your videos and I absolutely LOVE this channel! I plan on passing the link along to as many of my classmates as I can. THANKS for having quality scholarship AND quality entertainment value as well!❤

The fact Wild Bill and John Harden crossed paths is crazy imagine what shenanigans they got up to!

Wild Bill was a true badass! Rest In Peace!

Love these compilation editions, great for long road trips. Buckle up.

Great balance on a legendary man josh love it

Its amazing how far people traveled back then.

Great video, kept me interested right to the end! Enjoyed your style of narration too. The film "Wild Bill" with Jeff Bridges as Hickok in the 90's sparked my interest in Wild Bill. The man was a colorful character for sure. I've been around and done many things in my time, but I think Hickok did far more in his 39 years than I have in 60.

Just stumbled upon your channel the other night, Its quickly turned into my go to channel to listen too while getting ready for bed at night! Awesome story telling..and loving it!

I love the fact your latest videos have been 2 hours plus.

😂Your stuff is GREAT. You need a TV Show!❤

I was in Deadwood last year. I am not a biker, but one of my daughters dates a biker and so I bought a Motorcycle in order to join her in riding. This is what took me to Deadwood. It is right next to Sturgis and we went there for the rally. Today, Deadwood is a long row of gift shops, a few bars and a LOT of Harley Davidson displays. There are signs here and there letting you know about spots where Wild Bill stood and did this and that. But on the whole, it is very much a Biker sort of town. It's not my scene, personally, but most of the people are actually very nice and I had a good time there. Next up: "Jack" is no one's real name, unless their parents are illiterate. "Jack" is always a nickname for John.

thank you kindly josh!

Wow, Mr Hickok was a legend in his own time! John P.

Before premonitions or visions,get your ticket from a Roman cross to make sure of your destination...great commentary on the whole Josh😅

I have noticed some "views" r more accepted than others , truth isn't always popular, keep up the good work W.W.E.👍

Great Storytelling 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Oh man this will be great listening for when I cook dinner soon. Love your channel!

Enjoy the content, helps me make it through a bad day at work

I listen to these too fall asleep. But I can't with your voice. Sounds like I'm listening to Kenny Powers giving me an awesome history lesson lol it would be picture if you just sweared more like him haha. Gotta save these for cooking, driving, runs and ask the active stuff. Ain't no way I can sleep thru this lol. Keep it up

Wild Bill is one of those few characters who actually lived up to the legend. Close enough for my standards anyways.

i heard it was 70 yards conservative, it was measured!! and it was a heart shot. Bill practiced everyday, and he had accurate ammo from a long barrel, with i believe 36 cal full jacket, pointy copper head type rounds, with extremely quality guns, constantly maintained, properly oiled, elbow grease etc...i even heard he used to blow into each chamber before inserting a round. When asked why he did this, he said - '' i have to be sure when i pull''... What does this all mean? something scary - that mid-chest shot at about 210ft UNDER PRESSURE was not luck!!! p.s. i also believe bill did not start these type fights, he had a magnanimous friendly nature with a great sense of humor, i believe he had a stead fast conviction even to a fault of finishing these fights tho. All in all his living legend was earned thru his natural actions not self promotion that much i really believe. He used to make fun of himself telling ridiculous story's - like the 100 Indians chasing him, on horse back while he only had 2 six shooters, he said i shot 12 of them dead, then while everyone listening at a card game, while on edge said o.k. but then what happened with the 80 some odd Indians, bill said... ''they killed me'' - while the room busted out laughing. lol... thats not a man trying to self promote. so i kinda like him.

Keep up the excellent work Josh! Myself and many others really enjoy your work.

Love your podcast bro

This is epic! I'm glad I found your page! I wanna hear about Sidney Ne. The toughest town on the tracks!

Peter pelican 😂 reminds me of my buddy Peter pappas, whenever I’d go to Peter’s house as a teenager my dad would ask if I’m going to Peter pappas’ pizza party. Little did my dad know, I was going to Peter pappas’ pizza and pot party 😂

A1.I like it. 16 months +now. Already got my full motorcycle license. New bike. Theses help the time pass. God bless.

i pratice now & then quick drawing a holstered gun ive gotten so fast i never see myself shoot :)

I grew up in Fairbury, NE (pronounced “Fair-Berry” btw). My parents live about 2 miles from Rock Creek Station. It’s not north of town, it’s east, about 5 1/2 miles. It almost burned down this last summer! Everyone here believes McCanles was the aggressor, fwiw. He showed up angry and spoiling for a fight.

Awesome video! Learned so much from this. Bucket list is to stop in at a lot of these areas buffalo bill lived/worked at.

You are very entertaining to listen to along with insightful facts.

Thanks Josh, you have the best channel on yt.

Another fine effort Josh. Thank You.

First time listening in on your channel and loving your commentary! You've just become one of my favorite go to's.

I'm so glad I found this channel, I was so tired of Crime docs that I was starting to think about doing a crime! 😂😂

Just found this video and subscribed right away. Absolutely love it!!!!

Dude, you are funny as hell

Thank you brother I love your pod cast

You do an excellent job with these videos Josh, and your personality is perfect for that of a narrator.

I found you by accident, and I absolutely love your style of narration. While I love history, I had never been particularly interested in the Wild West. You make it interesting. Thank you!

Awesome work thank you.

Just keep on putting out good stories and I'll keep my subscription. Enjoy your show very much. You tell a story well. At least you can pronounce rivers, names of towns and people 's names compared to other ones it's been my misfortune to listen to. Keep it up. Great show.

I am an old fart now. As a kid, I remember the TV show Wild Bill Hickok starring Guy Madison as Wild Bill, and Andy Devine as Jingles P Jones.

I'm always here for over two hours of content from you! WAHOOOO

Thank goodness, a video not trying to explain the Isreal Palestine conflict to me! Much needed.

I couldn't let the setup for the Hickok/Davis shoot out go by without commenting on the distance between the two men was 75 yrds . (= 3/4 the distance on a football field.) This is a hard shoot for today's men shooting modern 6 shooters and one handed to boot. I don't know Davis's gun cleaning routine but I do know of Bill's daily routine of emptying both of his Navy Colt 36 caliber revolvers and replacing totally with fresh powder and caps. There was no fancy way to emptying ones pistols but to go out back of the hotel take aim at whatever you see and shoot at the target. Bill used this time to understand how his faster 36 cal rounds would drop slower at these distances because they were faster getting to the target than the heavier and larger rounds. Wild Bill knew at 75 yards he would have to aim a foot over Davis's head to get the bullet to hit his heart. It seemed Bill had practiced this shot his whole life for this one show-down. Even knowing this it's a little nerve wracking when someone is shooting back. He must have had ice water running through his vanes to hold steady and shoot. Reports said Davis's bullets were hitting in front of Bill as Bills first and only shot pierced Davis's heart. I own 2 navy 44spl open-tops revolvers to acknowledge Wild Bill's planning ahead of time & just how all this was going down. Remember Bill stopped Davis at 75 yours away = 450 feet. Davis was guessing while Wild Bill had this shot in his pocket. Oddly, Colt would soon market case cartridges the next year leaving the old "Open-Top" black powder frame for 18 months before adding the now traditional top strap to their pistols. Of all the gun play that happened during the old west, this true tail of Wild Bill getting his grandfathers watch back is my favorite one.

Another excellent (and quite funny) podcast! Keep them coming sir!

In regards to Hickok & McCandles, in the words of the legendary Tuco, ",If you're going to shoot, shot. Don't talk."

😂 dam Sam, I still haven't figured out how many Pickled Peppers did Peter Piper picked ! 😂 You are the best storyteller and historian this side of the Pecos 😂 I didn't know Wild Bill was all over the midwest, Kansas 'n Missouri, were I stem from. 😮 Shawnee, Independence, Sedalia and very possible he crossed our land in south KC if he was involved with Russell 'n the Pony Express. Also a wagon master, he may have known my Great-grandfather! Love it 😊

I just checked out you're shirt on Redford and liver eating jhonson thank you that was most informative

Thanks!

"that said, for old Jack, it would be final jeopardy" 😂😂😂 quality

Dude your voice is so grity and cool. You need to be on a western movie or something. Deff subscribing.

I am so glad I found this channel!! Is it wrong that I lived near or had family where some of the episodes mention towns?? Keep up the good work!!

I'm a big fan of your Narratives Josh! Especially the one on Ned Christie the Cherokee outlaw, we share a lot of similar suspicions about how he was just a convient scapehoat.

Great video Thanks 👍

I subscribed with your link due to this great audio 👍

Great vid

Looks like I might not get sleep tonight, well if it’s over before daylight 🤞

We need a video on the correlation between majestic mustaches and overall badassery

Your show us great

My wife and I love your channel and I also share your channel on my black powder firearms guns groups on FB. Thank you for

"Were not saying u cant carry a gun. Ya just can't carry a gun in town"! Nailed it Sam Elliot( Virgil)

I’m LDS, thanks for the disclaimer 😁

I live in Oklahoma. My grandfather had several uncles who came here with his father from Virginia in around 1895. All of them had nicknames and most ended up on their grave markers . Nick Names were Sol, Mose, Gator, and Boss these are the onesI can remember. 😂

Have to say "Jolly foul-mouthed" Josh these longer episodes are in my opinion much more entertaining. Do understand that it's way more work than usual. Once in awhile these long episodes would be great!! 🐴🐎🐴 Yeeeeeehhaaaaa

I am distantly related to a shootist named John King Fisher aka King Fisher. From what I have read he was everything that people said he was either it good or bad. He was supposed to be a deadly shot with two pistols at once. My dad had letters that his great grandmother had from family members talking about him and some of the things he had done.

Do you know any more stores related to the deadwood show? I love that show!

Your awesome and awesome video

Bill went back to Niagara area primarily to follow a very talented dance tightrope walker Bill had serious love for...but when he saw the lady never wanted to move back west,left her&moved back&sadly to his demise.

Great job brother. I love this shit

"Peter Pelican". 😂

1st cousin, 2nd cousin...everyone else fair game😂😂😂😂

W.W.E. solid entertainment thanks

Fairbury Nebraska is just North of Dinglebury Nebraska. Great hunting...

The adams apple will twitch if someone is all amped up right before they move. Bouncing you watch it because if you swing at that moment, they're folded. It's probably something similar. 1:20:52

Not that McCall didn’t have it coming but something occurred to me. If the original trial was considered illegitimate because it happened in a territory outside of the United States, then how exactly was McCall tried in another court for a crime that would have been considered to have been committed in a foreign land? How would a U.S. court have had jurisdiction?

Very interesting video as always Josh. Couldn't help but wonder the John Barnes that you mentioned, wouldnt by any be the same John Barnes or Johnny Barnes that rode with the Cochise County Cowboys would it? I know that John Barnes was shot in the chest supposedly by Wyatt Earp at The Gunfight at Iron Springs when Curly Bill Brocious was killed. Though im not sure if Barnes survived his chest wounds or not.

I’m reread it to him

3rd cousin is fair game, hay sometimes pickings aren’t always favorable.

Much enjoyed this one Josh. I learned more than a few facts as opposed to all the myths.Not an expert, but I have been in the medical field for much of my life. Back then most had access to and used what we consider "Hard Drugs" it was cheap, plentiful and of course legal. Mr. Hickok likely was a self medicated soul. He would have been cognitive of the fact it would make him most venerable, in a sense, he would not have been an "addict" per say. My guess would be on occasion... As you are fond of sayin' who knows? Thanks for making my days tolerable. Loved me some Deadwood. I busted a gut at your need a smoke after reading what Mrs. Custer had to say.

I've been listening to you since your bloody beaverin' days. And in the words of "bear claw" Chris Rafferty, blood kin of the grizzly that bit Jim Bridget's ass, you've come far pilgrim. Keep up the great work.

I heard that Bill Hickok did not want to injure his face because he was considered quite the Ladies Man. And they said he had a motto that stated he was not the kind of Marshall to Buffalo a man that Abilene had a shooting Marshall. The man that created a row might very well die because of it.

Greetings from Apacheria in the Arizona Territories ahe'hye'e

Ya this is good shit. U tell it well.

Apparently Wild Bill forgot when to hold them and when to fold them.

I would like to hear a history on some people with the last name of maxson .I know for certain that they sold some thorough bred horses to frank and Jesse James. And the magazine wild west said they were instrumental in opening up the wild west

199 baby!

Hard to believe that he was only 39 when he was killed. Most actors that played him in film were older.

Here we go.

Bill s favourite&most accurate was the 36 Navy,but did have those dragoons.Bill triple checked his Navy s before he left his house to face anyone perchace

On his physique described by Libby Custer she must have had something of an interest at looking at handsome men,&even said of Gall,a Sioux warrior who was partly involved in Custer s last stand,as a very handsome redman.

I found this by falling asleep letting UKposts run. As I'm waking up listening I'm like blasphemy wtf this guy talking about? Sub and listening 😁