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Feb. 8, 2026

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP7) THE BUFFALO

CHAPTER 7 'THE BUFFALO' In Francis Parkman’s classic 1849 travelogue, The Oregon Trail (originally titled The California and Oregon Trail), Chapter 7, titled "The Buffalo," focuses on the party's first significant encounter w...

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Feb. 1, 2026

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 6) THE PLATTE AND THE DESERT

In Chapter 6, "The Platte and the Desert," Francis Parkman and his party reach the Platte River, entering buffalo country and a harsh, desert-like environment. The chapter details the landscape of the vast, shallow Platte, th...

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Jan. 25, 2026

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 5) THE BIG BLUE

In Chapter 5 of Francis Parkman’s The Oregon Trail, titled "The Big Blue," the narrator and his party advance deeper into the wilderness and encounter the heightening tensions of the westward migration. Key Events and Themes ...

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Jan. 18, 2026

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAPS 3-4) FORT LEAVENWORTH and JUMPING OFF

Chapter 3: Fort Leavenworth Arrival at the Frontier: After struggling up the Missouri River on a steamboat, Parkman and his party arrive at Fort Leavenworth. He describes the fort as a remote but orderly military outpost on t...

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Jan. 11, 2026

THE OREGON TRAIL (CHAP 2) BREAKING THE ICE

The Oregon Trail Chapter 2 often covers the initial stages of the journey, focusing on the immense preparations, the chaotic departure from Independence/St. Joseph, Missouri, and early encounters with the vast plains, includi...

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Jan. 4, 2026

THE GENTLEMAN and CONFEDERATE MONEY GUNSMOKE

Sheriff Matt Dillon takes no guff from anyone- including gentlemen gamblers and killers

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Dec. 28, 2025

OIL and THE ODDS 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...

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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...

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Dec. 17, 2025

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

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

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Dec. 14, 2025

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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Oct. 15, 2025

KITTY CAUGHT and MA TENNIS GUNSMOKE

Matt has to rescue Kitty from a kidnapper

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Oct. 12, 2025

MATT GETS IT and LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN GUNSMOKE

Two riverting western adventures starring Bill Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon

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Oct. 8, 2025

DAD-BLAMED LUCK and FIVE DAYS TO YUMA HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL

Two great action episodes of the radio western "Have Gun Will Travel"

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Oct. 5, 2025

TOO, TOO SOLID TOWN and DOCTOR FROM VIENNA HAVE GUN , WILL TRAVEL

Two great adventures of Paladin- the gun for hire with a conscience-

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Sept. 28, 2025

GUN IN THE BACK MARRIAGE and DRESSED TO KILL HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL

John Dehner began his career as an animation assistant at Walt Disney Studios, worked as an Army publicist during WWII and, as a Los Angeles radio news reporter, editor and announcer, netted his station a Peabody Award for hi...

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