Ranking ‘76:The American West

1. 30. Al Swearingen

Ever wonder what the REAL Al Swearingen was like.... let's just say.... not as charming as Ian McShane portrayed him in HBO's Deadwood. In this episode we review and rank the notorious foul mouthed Saloon Owner. How will he do? SourcesDeadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre By Jerry L Bryant and Barbara FiferOld Deadwood Days by Estelline BennettLegends of the West: Deadwood, South Dakota

Apr 25,2023 01:31:01

2. 29.2. Chief Joseph

The Nez Perce move to the Lapwai Reservation just in time for a small group of natives to kill settlers, no amount of talking will get Joseph and his people out of a war. In this episode we (quite literally) follow the Nez Perce is an AWESOME journey of endurance, courage and heartbreak. SourcesThunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent NerburnBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brownhttps://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council

Mar 28,2023 01:35:06

3. 26.2. Chief Joseph

The Nez Perce show up on the Lapwai Reservation just in time for a small group of Natives to kill nearby settlers. Joseph and his people must outrun the American Army on an epic journey. Will they escape? SourcesThunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent NerburnBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brownhttps://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council-of-1855/ Walla Walla Treaty Councils: 1855 Walla Walla Treaty Councilhttps://www.hi

Mar 29,2023 02:13:56

4. BONUS! Deadwood Watch-a-long

To celebrate the Deadwood's debut in 2004, Eric made Matt watch the pilot. If you wanted a reason to start watching HBO's Deadwood, this is your chance.

Mar 21,2023 01:07:25

5. 29.1 Chief Joseph

The Nez Perce have a long history dealing with the Americans but in the aftermath of the Whitman Massacre, their world is divided between cultures. Joseph is born with a foot in each world. How will he and his people react to the incoming Americans? SourcesThunder in the Mountains by Daniel Sharfstein Chief Joseph & Flight of the Nez Perce by Kent NerburnBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brownhttps://ww2020.net/history-websites/walla-walla-treaty-council-of-1855/ Walla Walla Treaty Councils:

Mar 14,2023 01:35:06

6. 28. Narcissa and Marcus Whitman

Our first couple! How sweet! Marcus and Narcissa travel from New York to The Pacific Northwest on a mission to turn the indigenous peoples there convert to Christianity! What could possibly go wrong? SourcingMurder at the Mission: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the American West by Blaine Harden The Letters and Journals of Narcissa Whitman 1836-1847New Women in the Old West: From Settlers to Suffragists, an Untold American StoryBrave Hearted: The Women of the American

Feb 28,2023 01:34:57

7. 27.2 Geronimo

Geronimo was just arrested. How will he respond? Retire? Farm? lets find out shall we? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingGeronimo by Robert UtleyCochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R SweeneyThe Apache Wars by Paul Andrew HuttonBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownThe Three-Cornered War by Megan Kate Nelson

Jan 17,2023 01:40:40

8. 27.1 Geronimo

Geronimo, a name that stuck fear into anyone in his path but how did he become a legend? in the episode we talk about his early life and what leads him to become the face of Apache resistance! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingGeronimo by Robert UtleyCochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R SweeneyThe Apache Wars by Paul Andrew HuttonBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Bro

Jan 03,2023 01:10:33

9. 26.2 Cochise

We begin part 2 after The Bascom Affair. How will Cochise respond? if there is anything we learned from episode one...it won't be peacefully. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingCochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R SweeneyThe Apache Wars by Paul Andrew HuttonBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownGeronimo by Robert Utley

Dec 06,2022 01:32:18

10. 26.1 Cochise

And we are back, with a giant of a man that you may not have heard of, as we introduce Cochise and we ask ourselves, just how much is TOO MUCH raiding?! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingCochise: Chiricahua Apache Chief by Edwin R SweeneyThe Apache Wars by Paul Andrew HuttonBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownGeronimo by Robert Utley

Nov 22,2022 01:20:19

11. Bonus! Show update and Battle Royale Bastille Day Celebration!

No new episode this week but we did want to provide everyone with what has been going on with the schedule and also give you all something to listen too. We were fortunate enough to part of Battle Royale's Bastille Day celebration back in July 2022 where we discuss what a RexyPod is and what it means to us to do a show. to check out Battle Royale, listen to their show HERETo know more about Tudoriforus, listen their show HERE Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website si

Nov 17,2022 01:26:05

12. BONUS! QuickDraw Game Night

We could not be more excited to FINALLY Launch our YouTube Channel and what better way to do with a couple games with a few friends! Join us as we find out who is the best of the RexyPod class of 2021 To check out the video go to our YouTube channel here Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Nov 13,2022 02:13:53

13. 25. Doc Holliday

Dentist, shootist, gambler.....huckleberry? Doc Holliday is a big name, but does he deserve the hype? How this simple dentist from Georgia become one of the biggest names in the West? join as we discuss and rank Mr. John Henry Holliday. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingDoc Holiday: Life and Legend by Gary L RobertsTombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta

Oct 19,2022 02:05:09

14. 24. John Ringo

Tombstone. The Ok Corral, and Huckleberries? In this episode, we introduce Tombstone and if you squint talk a little bit about John Ringo! Sources John Ringo, King of the Cowboys: His Life and Times from the Hoo Doo War to Tombstone by David JohnsonDoc Holiday: Life and Legend by Gary L Robertshttps://www.amazon.com/Tombstone-Earp-Brothers-Holliday-Vendetta/dp/1250214602/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1664850267&sr=1-1

Oct 04,2022 01:33:06

15. 23. William Clark

This is the end. 5 total episodes, over 8 hours of the Corp of Discovery, so what else could we possibly cover? Well, it turns out William Clark did MUCH more than the trip to the Pacific. How will he fair compare to Sacagawea and Lewis? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingUndaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Amb

Sep 20,2022 01:39:57

16. 22. Sacagawea

We continue with the Corp of Discovery, this time from the perspective of a 16-year-old new mother. What does she do? how important was she on the trip and was Charboneau a fool or misunderstood? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingInterpreters with Lewis and Clark: The Story of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau by W. Dale NelsonUndaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jeff

Sep 06,2022 02:03:41

17. 21.3 Meriwether Lewis

After 3 episodes, we conclude the EPIC journey that was the Corp of Discovery. How do we think Lewis did? *Listener discretion as we do discuss suicide near the end of the episode* Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcesUndaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen AmbroseLewis and Clark among the Indians by James P. RhondaTh

Aug 23,2022 01:28:13

18. 21.2 Meriwether Lewis

We left the Corp of Discovery and their pointy river sticks on a sad note after the passing of Sgt. Floyd. How will Matt's prediction of 8 deaths fare out in the end? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcesUndaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen AmbroseLewis and Clark among the Indians by James P. RhondaThe Lewis and Cla

Aug 16,2022 01:29:54

19. 21.1 Meriwether Lewis

Today we head off into the wilderness on a journal as good as any ever written. As we approach the anniversary of The Corp of Discovery's return, we begin our coverage and ERIC COULDN'T BE MORE OF A NERD ABOUT IT! *Slight warning the audio does have some distortion, Eric recorded in a hotel room and the audio isn't quite up to our normal standard. this does fix itself in the next 2 episodes * Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind

Aug 09,2022 01:39:31

20. Recap- Episodes 10 through 20

No Ranking on this off week we discuss the previous ten episodes. if you have missed an episode this is a good quick review! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Aug 02,2022 01:10:44

21. 20. Bass Reeves

HI HO SILVER! join us as we cover the possible inspiration for the Lone Ranger, Bass Reeves. We talk about his incredible 32-year career as a lawman Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcesBlack Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves by Art T BurtonBass Reeves - The Real Lone Ranger Documentary

Jul 26,2022 01:45:11

22. 19. Annie Oakley

"Little Sure Shot" is the best shootist we will likely cover. Born to a destitute family in Ohio, Annie Oakley becomes a nationwide celebrity and secret heartthrob of thousands of men who watched her. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingAnnie Oakley by Shirl KasperAnnie Oakley, Woman At Arms: A Biography by Courtney Ryley Cooper

Jul 12,2022 01:55:31

23. 18. Sitting Bull

we have reached the man who gets credit for killing Custer at the Little Big Horn. How did he reach that point, how did his life change after? Join as us we talk.... Sitting Bull! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingSitting Bull by Bill YenneBury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee BrownThe Heart of Everything That Is by Tom Clavin and Bob DruryThe Journey of Crazy Horse by Joseph M

Jun 28,2022 02:20:43

24. 17. Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse is a giant in American West history but other than the name, the monument or that he was at the Little Big Horn he is a hard man to track down and talk about. He is our 2nd figure we are covering as we march toward The Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25th. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERESourcingThe Journey of Crazy Horse by Joseph M. Marshall IIIThe First Sioux War

Jun 14,2022 01:57:21

25. 16.2 George Armstrong Custer: Indian Fighter

So, it turns out you can only rush into so many fights before you pay the price. Custer is fresh off the Civil War and has no place to put all his ego. What could go wrong? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERESourcingCuster's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America by TJ StilesCrazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American WarriorsThe Civil War: An Illustrated History

Jun 07,2022 01:43:19

26. 16.1 George Armstrong Custer: The Civil War Years

"The Long-Haired Hero of the Shenandoah" certainly stayed busy for the first 25 years of his life. Listen and see just how far the combination of luck and fortitude can take a man. We also introduce Jimmy! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingCuster's Trials: A Life on the Frontier of a New America by TJ StilesCrazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American WarriorsThe

May 31,2022 01:46:46

27. 15. Tom Horn

Tom Horn is one of the most divisive men we will cover. A respectable military career and a..... not so respectful job after his military days. his fate rests in the hands of a murder of a 14-year-old and a power struggle between the state of Wyoming and wealthy cattle ranchers who dominate the state. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERESourcingTom Horn in Life and Legend by Larry D. Ba

May 17,2022 01:48:33

28. 14. Sarah Graves & The Donner Party

*Listener Discretion Advised*Born in Illinois and moving with her family to California to help her ailing mother, Sarah Graves fates meets the Donner Party and after taking bad directions struggle to survive. Join us as we review and rank the Donner Party!Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE Sourcing The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of the Donner Party by Daniel James Brow

May 03,2022 01:42:24

29. 13. Olive Oatman

Hell on Wheel fans will recognize her right away. Eva Oakes is based on Olive Oatman. The blue tattoo was Olive's most identifiable feature but there are loads of questions on how she got it, how she felt about it and just who controlled her life. She has a story different from any other we will cover, join us as we discuss Olive's life. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingThe B

Apr 19,2022 01:34:42

30. 12. John Wesley Hardin

If you have not heard the name John Wesley Hardin, you will not forget him after this! He has been described as the "Worst in the West" and "Was easily the deadliest gunfighter of all time.” what did he do that was so bad? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingA Lawless Breed: John Wesley Hardin, Texas Reconstruction, and Violence in the Wild WestThe Life of John Wesley Hardin by

Apr 05,2022 01:45:26

31. BONUS! 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty review

We react and review an life altering treaty for the Sioux and tribes on The Great Plains. What's in it and just how much do the Americans want the tribes to farm?Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Mar 22,2022 45:29

32. 11. Red Cloud

Red Cloud was a force on the Great Plains through the 1850 and 1860, thought the US Government didn't have him listed as a leader. He then forced The US to do something no other Native leader was able to do.Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcesChief Red Cloud 1822-1909 by Judy Monroe PetersonThe Heart of Everything That Is by Bob Drury & Tom ClavinOglala Lakota Chief Red Cloud by

Mar 22,2022 01:57:35

33. Bonus! 10 Episode Recap

Surprise! On this off week, we are taking a some time to talk about what stuck out to us from the last 10 episodes and plus our brand new Wordpress site! you can visit it here!

Mar 15,2022 01:01:35

34. 10. William B. Travis and The Alamo!

We have reached the Alamo and are talking about the man in charge. He enters a 26 year old rising star and is expected to hold the makeshift garrison against the Mexican Army with 2 more famous names. How does he do? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE Sourcing: Three Roads to the Alamo by William C DavisAnahuac DisturbancesTravis's involvement

Mar 08,2022 01:45:12

35. 9. James Bowie

James Bowie is not someone you want to get in a fight with. He is the 2nd of the big 3 defenders of the Alamo we are covering, and he comes will a really big knife.... Listen as we cower from James Bowie. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE Sourcing:Three Roads to the Alamo by William C Davis Internet ArticlesFeud with Norris Wright- Bowie Knife Fighters. blogspot.comSandbar Fight- Lege

Feb 22,2022 01:22:07

36. 8. David Crockett

As we approach the siege of the Alamo ending on March 6th, we cover probably the most famous name to enter the missionary.... a place he may not have known the name of. What made his name famous in the Jacksonian Era? Does he live up to his grand 1950's theme song? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE Sourcing:Three Roads to the Alamo by William C. DavisDavid Crockett: Lion of the West b

Feb 08,2022 01:27:42

37. 7. Jesse James

Hundreds of written and film works have used Jesse James as the ultimate outlaw. Does he live up to the hype as we discuss (and cower from) Jesse James. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingJesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War by TJ StilesJesse James: Legendary Rebel and Outlaw by J Dennis RobinsonTrue West Article : Jesse James: The Birth of a KillerCentralia Massacre By Cl

Jan 25,2022 01:37:11

38. Bonus! Reading of Calamity Jane’s Autobiography

We are using this off week to read Calamity Jane's (very) short autobiography. The link to the LibriVox recording is here If you are interested in more Free Public domain audiobooks, you can find them in your phone's store or visit them at LibriVox | free public domain audiobooks Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Jan 18,2022 21:12

39. 6. Calamity Jane

She wore a lot of hats, couldn't stay in one place and was a lot of fun to be around but who was Martha Cannary AKA "Calamity Jane"Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingCalamity Jane: The Woman and the Legend by James D. McLairdThe Autobiography of Calamity Jane by Herself Legends of American ArticleBlack Hills visitor ArticleSpearfish Area Historical Society Article

Jan 11,2022 01:29:29

40. 5. Tecumseh

We just reviewed his brother. Does Tecumseh live up the hype? Does he outscore his brother?Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingTecumseh: A Life by John SugdenTecumseh and the Prophet By Peter CozzensThinking and Believing: Nativism and Unity in the Ages of Pontiac and TecumsehPBS "We Shall Remain" episode "Tecumseh's Vision"

Dec 28,2021 01:46:39

41. 4. Tenskwatawa (The Prophet)

Our first Indigenous Person and is the first of 2 episodes because these two are impossible to talk about without talking about the other. How does he do in the shadow of his older brother, Tecumseh? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE SourcingTecumseh: A Life by John SugdenTecumseh and the Prophet By Peter Cozzenshttp://www.fantasy-epublications.com/shawnee-traditions/Genealogy/Tecumse

Dec 28,2021 01:33:13

42. 3. Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone was a man. YES A BIG MAN and one of the O.G.'s of opening The West. Where does he stack up against Billy and Wild Bill? Sorry, not sorry getting that song stuck in you head. You're welcome! Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERESourcing:Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer by John Mack Faragher Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's Fi

Dec 14,2021 01:33:32

43. 2. Wild Bill Hickok

He was a Jayhawk, a spy, a lawman, a showman and a gambler. What didn't this man do but more importantly, where does he rank?Sourcing1. Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter by Tom Clavin2. Wild Bill Hickok: The Man and His Myth by Joseph Rosa Documentaries WatchedGunslingers AHC- Marksman... Marked Man Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Nov 30,2021 01:47:05

44. 1. Billy The Kid

Biography number one starts with one of the biggest names in The West! spoiler....that beer went unfinished... SourcingMain Source- Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride by Michael WallisSecondary source- The West of Billy the Kid by Frederick Nolan Documentaries Watch Billy the Kid | American Experience | Official Site | PBSGunslingers (AHC) Episode 2. Billy the Kid - The Phantom of Lincoln CountyBilly the Kid - Legend of the Wild West - YouTube Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit

Nov 16,2021 01:27:28

45. Background Stuff

We explained the rounds but what is The West? Do you not remember what your middle school teacher told you (probably) over a decade ago. This episode, we discuss a very brief 30min history what shaped the west. From the Pilgrims to the post Civil War. Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagram HEREFind us on Facebook HEREFind us on Reddit HERE

Nov 09,2021 31:42

46. The Rounds

Launch Day is here and our first ranking is 2 weeks away! In this episode, we go through and explain our rounds we will use to rank. Biography- "Are You Satisfied?!"Character- "Be sure you are right, then go ahead."Crazy or sly- " To Hell with the Consequences!"How would we do in a duel?- "DRAW"Legacy- well......what is thier legacy?Bonus RoundsConfirmed-ish body count- Counting Coop Cool death bro....? Social MediaTo review the scores and the teams, visit our website site HEREFind us on Instagr

Nov 02,2021 13:00

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