Way Out West

The Buffalo Soldiers rode the harshest country in the West, took the toughest assignments, and built a legacy America is only now beginning to fully appreciate. In this episode, ride into their world, from the post–Civil War cavalry camps to the long marches, fierce battles, and quiet acts of courage that defined these legendary troopers. Discover why Plains tribes named them “Buffalo Soldiers,” how they shaped frontier history, and why their story still echoes across the American West today....

Scout. Pathfinder. Mountain man. Kit Carson helped map the West—but his story is far more complicated than legend suggests. In this episode, we explore the grit, contradictions, and legacy of one of the frontier’s most fascinating figures. Transcript: For a full transcript of this episode, click on "Transcript" Your Turn! Share your thoughts → [email protected] Support the Show: Buy me a coffee → https://buymeacoffee.com/thecowboycpa Follow Along: Instagram → https://www.instagram...

Riding shotgun wasn’t just a seat on a stagecoach — it was the most dangerous job in the Old West. This week on Way Out West, climb up onto the box seat to hear the story of the fearless shotgun messengers who guarded gold shipments, stared down outlaw gangs, and rode through ambush country with a double-barreled shotgun across their knees. You’ll hear how these men were chosen, the weapons they carried, the tactics they used, and what really went down when a robbery struck without warning. F...

Relive the thirteen days that changed America forever. In this immersive episode, we step inside the Alamo as a small band of Texians, Tejanos, and frontiersmen hold their ground against Santa Anna’s army. Through moment-by-moment storytelling, we follow the siege from the first cannon blast to the final predawn assault, and then explore how this pivotal battle shaped Texas independence and set the United States on a path toward westward expansion. A gripping blend of history, courage, ...

Before there were fences, the range was open and wild. It was a place where cowboys rode for days across endless grasslands, always chasing water and weather. Then came two inventions that changed everything. The windmill brought water to dry country, making ranching possible where rivers couldn’t reach. Barbed wire drew the lines that ended the open range and reshaped the cowboy’s world forever. In this episode of Way Out West, learn the story of how technology tamed the range — from Daniel ...