Season 3
Con Men and Cowboys: The Swindles That Fooled the Frontier
The Wild West wasn’t just a land of outlaws and cattle drives—it was a paradise for con men. From Soapy Smith’s rigged gambling dens to snake oil salesmen peddling miracle cures, the frontier was full of smooth talkers lookin...
The Forgotten Cowboys: Black, Native American, and Vaquero Legends of…
The Old West wasn’t just built by lone white cowboys—Black cowboys, Native American horsemen, and Mexican vaqueros played a huge role in shaping ranching and rodeo traditions. In this episode of Way Out West , we uncover the ...
Charlie M. Russell: The Cowboy Who Painted the West
Before Hollywood and dime novels shaped our vision of the American West, Charlie M. Russell was painting it exactly as he lived it—raw, untamed, and full of heart. Known as the "Cowboy Artist," Russell wasn’t just an observer...
From Cattle to Culture: Four Ranches That Shaped the West
In this episode of Way Out West , saddle up to explore the legendary ranching dynasties that shaped the American frontier. From the sprawling King Ranch to the iconic Four Sixes and the massive XIT, these families built more ...
From Vaqueros to Vegas: The Origins and History of Rodeo
Saddle up for a journey through the origins and history of rodeo, a tradition built on grit, courage, and timeless skill. Explore how the vaqueros of Mexico laid the groundwork for modern rodeo, the evolution of cowboy compet...
Icons of the West: How Cowboys Inspired Art, Song, and Story
In this episode of Way Out West with The Cowboy Accountant, dive into the lasting legacy of the cowboy as an icon of freedom, resilience, and adventure. From the vivid brushstrokes of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell...