Legends of the Old West Podcast

08/12/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 
Grizzly adventures and death-defying encounters of a couple of the first United States citizens to explore the vast unknown.
A six-part anthology about two of the most famous and most important of that “reckless breed of men” we know as the Mountain Men. John Colter and Jim Bridger who encountered rugged terrain, extreme weather, untamed animals and stakes higher than anyone imagined.
Now Streaming on Legends of the Old West Podcast.

07/06/2026

It’s been 150 years since the most consequential 90 days of the American West!

While we celebrate our nation’s birthday we also tip our hats to the Summer of 1876, where the most pivotal events converged shaping the frontier and ushering in an iconic and uniquely American new era.

It was an honor for Black Barrel Media Co-Founder, Legends of the Old West Podcast Host, and “Summer of 1876” Author Chris Wimmer to share some of those stories in Deadwood, South Dakota where the legend all began.

Thank you to the Historic Adams House, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission, Deadwood History, Inc., and all the Old West enthusiasts for a fantastic experience and sold-out book signing!
Link in bio to purchase the book.

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250843470/thesummerof1876/?fbclid=IwdGRleAS39vVwZG9mAWZkaWQWUKBcxJXqgX5mJiXnCdskrVoap8o6XmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR69YUk1dRj5wa_Yoaeslp6C-1X0nVl6ZSxATCiolvf_6At-XoJOwbEQoIq_KQ_aem_KM_EjVqYPLKWZj-U-ZL7ug

06/28/2026

Centuries old American mystery solved!
DNA and unyielding determination have identified the first of 14 unknown Revolutionary War soldiers recovered from South Carolina’s Camden Battlefield in 2022.
Genetic genealogists identified Private John Pumphrey of the 7th Maryland Regiment by matching a tiny piece of DNA from his skull to a living relative whose DNA had been uploaded to a public database.
 
According to historical and family records, Pumphrey, formerly known as Camden 9B was from Anne Arundel County Maryland and about 13 to 15-years old when he enlisted in the Continental Army.
The young private likely took part in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in Pennsylvania before moving south to fight in the Battle of Camden in 1780.
 
Pumphrey and his fellow ‘Camden 14’ were reinterred in 2023 during an historic 3-day reburial ceremony. You can watch parts of that once-in-a-lifetime event in our Mission History Podcast’s special Ep.10 video “Honoring the Fallen.”
 


 
Soundbite courtesy: WLTX

06/17/2026

200 Year Anniversary of The Summer of 1876! Read up on the craziest 90 day period in American History and join Chris on the lawn for a history chat and book signing on Deadwood this weekend! https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250843470/thesummerof1876/

We're kicking off our History on the Lawn series this Friday! 🤠

Join us as we travel back through time to 1876 and look at Deadwood's first six months during America's Centennial year with author, producer, and podcast host Chris Wimmer. A book signing will follow so be sure to bring your copy or buy one at the event.

🗓️ Friday, June 19
⌚️ 12:00 Noon
📍Historic Adams House lawn
🎟️ Free for DHI members, $5 for non-members

In case of inclement weather, the presentation will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center.
HISTORIC DEADWOOD Historic Adams House Black Barrel Media

04/15/2026

The most vicious, most feared, most wanted men who ruled the West.
Saddle up “Outlaws” is back for a cutthroat new season April 22 on Legends of the Old West Podcast.

03/18/2026

RARE FOOTAGE: In 1897 just nine years after Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope launched him into the world of motion pictures gold fever gripped the Klondike. Captivated by the stampede, Edison sent a photographer to the Klondike to record history and capture some of the very first “actuality films” or as we now call them - documentaries. See more footage in a bonus Klondike Gold Rush video now live on the Legends of the Old West YouTube channel – and enjoy episode 3 on your favorite streaming platforms.