The podcast of the American West
Ride along as we journey through the untamed spirit of the American West. Each episode of Way Out West brings you closer to the men and women whose grit, wisdom, and heart built a nation—one unforgettable story at a time. Pull up a seat by the campfire and discover the legends, lessons, and adventures that keep the cowboy way alive.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 29, 2025
Haunting at The Cowboy: The Whispering Saddles of Prosperity Junction
After hours at The Cowboy, the past doesn’t rest easy. In this haunting tale, a night guard at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum hears whispers from Prosperity Junction and a ghostly rider searching for his lost saddle.
Oct. 22, 2025
Cowboys and Capital: How the West Was Bankrolled
The Old West didn’t just run on grit and gunpowder — it ran on money. From cattle drives to boomtown banks, Cowboys and Capital explores how the frontier was financed.
Oct. 15, 2025
Way Out West Minisode: Season 3 Wrap-Up
Let's wrap up the marathon third season of Way Out West with this special minisode, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, a look back at the podcast’s growth, and a preview of what’s coming in Season 4.
Oct. 8, 2025
Dust, Sweat, and Saddle Soap: Cowboy Hygiene on the Frontier
Cowboys didn’t smell like Hollywood heroes. On the trail, water was for cattle, not baths. Discover the grit and humor of cowboy hygiene — from dust baths and wild rags to Saturday night bathhouses and barber shops.
Oct. 1, 2025
The Buckaroo Way: Riding the High Desert
Step into the Great Basin, where the land is harsh and the cowboys ride different. This encore episode of Way Out West explores the traditions of the American buckaroo—vaquero roots, rawhide gear, cow camps, and poetry of the high desert.
Sept. 24, 2025
Wild Bill Hickok: Lawman, Gambler, Gunfighter
He was a scout, a lawman, a gambler, and a gunfighter whose reputation spread faster than the telegraph. Some called him a hero. Others saw him as nothing more than a killer with good luck. But no one doubted he was larger than life.
Sept. 17, 2025
Life on the Cattle Trail: The Story of Caleb and Tomás
Join Caleb Ransom and Tomás Delgado on the cattle trails of the Old West. Through storms, stampedes, and rustlers, their story captures the grit, danger, and enduring spirit of the cowboy life on the open range.
Sept. 10, 2025
The Comanche Empire: Lords of the Plains
They called them the Lords of the Plains. From humble foot hunters to the most feared horsemen in history, the Comanche built an empire that rivaled Spain, Mexico, Texas, and even the United States.
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