1001 Stories From the Old West

1001 Stories From the Old West

Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian b...

Recent Episodes

Dec. 21, 2025

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 1) THE FRONTIER by FRANCIS PARKMAN

Currently beginning at 1001 Stories From the Old West- will alternate with Radio shows) (Also planned "Six Years As A Texas Ranger") for 2026 "The Oregon Trail : Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" by Francis Parkman...
Dec. 17, 2025

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT 2) SPECIAL RELEASE LEGENDARY GUNFIGHTERS OF THE WEST

Wyatt Earp, Jesse James,Billy the Kid, and maany others became legends of the west- this is their story! Check out all 12 1001 podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com
Dec. 14, 2025

THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT 1) STORIES OF THE GUNFIGHTERS OF THE OLD WEST

A special presentation for our fans at 1001 Stories From The Old West- this is a deep dive story on the gunfighters of the old west I did about 7 years ago. Its always been one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy it and shar...
Dec. 10, 2025

KITTY LOST and BOTTLE MAN GUNSMOKE

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American We...
Dec. 7, 2025

BONE HUNTERS and MAGNUS

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American We...
Nov. 26, 2025

SAM CROW and STARDUST HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

"Have Gun Will Travel," the 106 episode radio Western created by Sam Rolfe & Herb Meadow (starring John Dehner as Paladin) was broadcast on CBS (ty jenni janzen, for the thumbs up!!) radio, November 23, 1958 to November 22, 1...
Nov. 23, 2025

BRINGING UP OLLIE and TALIKA HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

"Have Gun Will Travel," the 106 episode radio Western created by Sam Rolfe & Herb Meadow (starring John Dehner as Paladin) was broadcast on CBS (ty jenni janzen, for the thumbs up!!) radio, November 23, 1958 to November 22, 1...
Nov. 19, 2025

FOR THE BIRDS and EAT CROW HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the f...
Nov. 16, 2025

DEADLINE and NELLIE WATSON'S BOY HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the f...
Nov. 12, 2025

BRINGING UP OLLIE and SAM CROW HAVE GUN , WILL TRAVEL

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the f...
Nov. 9, 2025

LITTLE GUNS and DELTA QUEEN HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the f...
Oct. 22, 2025

WRONG MAN and HOW TO KILL A WOMAN GUNSMOKE

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American We...

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