25 Best American Frontier Podcasts

1. Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.com

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Gunsmoke was a long-running old-time radio and television Western drama program set in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West. The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc's first name and Chester's last name were changed for the television program...MORE Host Andrew Rhynes
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 436Twitter 228Instagram 81 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

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Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West.The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.MORE Host OTR Network
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 242Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The American Southwest

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This is a podcast of the people, places, and things of the American West. Think cowboys and Indians, bison and cactus, national parks and ghost towns, Mormons and prospectors, nukes and aliens, Tombstone, the Anasazi, Route 66, and everything in between. I'll dive deep into historical people and events and the cultures and policies that helped shape this area of the American frontier world that's left so many of the rest of the planet in envy of the mythic American Southwest.MORE Host Thomas Wayne Riley
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 35Twitter 203 Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Legends of the Old West

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Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.MORE Host Chris Wimmer
Producer/Network Black Barrel Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 2.3KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. 1001 Stories From the Old West

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Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the chance and moved west, many by wagon train, to a largely uncharted and wild territory...MORE Host Jon Hagadorn
Producer/Network Jon Hagadorn
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 204 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok | OTRWesterns.com

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This western featured movie star Guy Madison as the lead, ably assisted by media veteran Andy Devine as his sidekick Jingles. Wild Bill Hickok was a figure in the American Old West, his skills as a gunfighter and scout, along with his reputation as a lawman, provided the basis for his fame, although some of his exploits are fictionalized.MORE Host Andrew Rhynes
Producer/Network Andrew Rhynes
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 228Instagram 81 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Wild West Extravaganza

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The Wild West Extravaganza is a weekly history podcast that brings the real stories of the Old West and American frontier to life. Each episode explores the legendary outlaws, gunfighters, lawmen, cowboys, Native Americans, and frontiersmen who shaped the West. From iconic names like Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Geronimo to overlooked tales of shootouts, cattle drives, and wild frontier towns, this podcast delivers the drama, grit, and historical truth of Western history. Discover the legends and forgotten figures that defined the American West.MORE Host Josh
Producer/Network The Wild West Extravaganza
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 690 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Shows Westerns

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Welcome to Cowboy Classics, your ultimate destination for the best Old Time Radio Shows featuring classic Westerns. Our podcast takes you back to the Golden Age of Radio when the American frontier was the Wild West and adventures were the norm. Join us as we saddle up and ride off into the sunset with vintage radio shows that feature the rugged and daring heroes of the West. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic entertainment of Retro Audio and Vintage Drama that has captivated audiences for generations...MORE Host Shelby Green Media
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26Twitter 2Instagram 53 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Frontier Town | OTRWesterns.com

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Chad Remington is an aspiring new lawyer in the big city whose world and dreams are turned upside down by the news of his father's murder back in the small ranching town of Dos Rios where he was raised. His quest to bring the killer to justice serves as the springboard to an unexpected new career as a crime fighting attorney struggling to bring order to his small corner of the frontier as it makes the difficult transition from the Old West to the New.MORE Host OTRWesterns
Producer/Network Andrew Rhynes
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11Twitter 228Instagram 81 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. The Gunslinger Podcast

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A podcast about the sport and culture of Fast Draw and the history of the American Old West Frontier
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Producer/Network Flying Tom Studios
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. GSMC Classics: Frontier Fighters

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Frontier Fighters, where the echoes of history resound through the vast expanses of the American West. Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of bravery, exploration, and adventure as we journey through the annals of time, reliving the sagas that shaped the very fabric of the Wild West.Join us as we embark on a thrilling odyssey through the untamed wilderness, guided by the voices of the past...MORE Host GSMC Podcast Network
Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Facebook 214Twitter 193 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. GSMC Classics: The Lone Ranger

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The Lone Ranger is an American radio show created by George W. Trendle and developed by writer Fran Striker. The character is a masked Texas Ranger in the American Old West, originally played by Paul Halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his Indian sidekick, Tonto. The series went nation-wide on the Mutual Broadcasting System, and it moved to the Blue Network (which would become ABC) on May 2, 1942. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Host GSMC Podcast Network
Producer/Network GSMC Action Podcasts
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Facebook 214Twitter 193 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Tin Horns and Calico

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Step back in time and explore the colorful and dynamic world of the American West with Henry Esmond Christman's 'Tin Horns and Calico.' Follow the stories of real-life characters such as Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, and Wyatt Earp, as they navigate the complex social and political landscape of the frontier. Experience the power of history to inform and inspire, and the ability of storytelling to bring the past to life with vivid detail and authenticity.https://www.solgood...MORE Host Sol Good Media
Producer/Network Henry Esmond Christman
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Facebook 482Instagram 311 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. GSMC Classics: Wild Bill Hickok

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Wild Bill Hickok was a western radio show broadcast from 1951 until 1954 on the Mutual Broadcasting System. James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok, was a figure in the American Old West. His skills as a gunfighter and scout, along with his reputation as a lawman, provided the basis for his fame, although some of his exploits are fictionalized. Our hero and his comic sidekick get themselves in a predicament. Then there is some gun play, fighting and in the end our heroes win the day...MORE Host GSMC Podcast Network
Producer/Network GSMC Action Podcasts
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Facebook 214Twitter 193 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Dead Belt: True Tales of the Gasping Frontier

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Dead Belt: True Tales of the Gasping Frontier is a space-folk horror anthology podcast of strange happenings on the fringe of settled space. Close encounters, weird happenings, narrow escapes, and lonesome deaths far beyond the stars we know. Drawing on old mariner's tales from the oceans of Earth, filk tradition, and the superstition and ghost stories of the American West, Dead Belt is written for those that know that when we push out among the darkness between the stars, sometimes it pushes right on back.Dead Belt is inspired by the tabletop RPG of the same name by A Couple of Drakes.MORE Hosts Shawn Drake, A Couple of Drakes
Producer/Network Shawn Drake
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 159 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Gunsmoke: Old Time Western Drama Series

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'Gunsmoke' is a radio western drama that aired from 1952 to 1961. It is widely considered one of the greatest western series ever produced for radio or television, and it helped establish the western as a popular genre in both mediums. The show was created and produced by Norman Macdonnell and John Meston, and it starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, the protagonist who upholds the law in Dodge City, Kansas, during the late 19th century...MORE Host SolvedMystery
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Ranger Bill: Tales of the American West

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'Ranger Bill' was a popular American radio program that aired from 1950 to 1954. The show was produced by Moody Bible Institute and featured stories about a forest ranger named Bill Jefferson and his adventures in the great outdoors. The program was intended to promote Christian values and morality through the character of Ranger Bill, who was portrayed as a strong, brave, and honest man with a deep faith in God.Each episode of 'Ranger Bill' focused on a different adventure or challenge that Bill had to face in the wilderness, from forest fires to animal attacks to dangerous criminals...MORE Host SolvedMystery
Producer/Network SolvedMystery.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Old West History

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'Old West History' is a history podcast that delves into the fascinating and often tumultuous world of the American Old West. From famous outlaws like Billy the Kid and Jesse James to lawmen like Wyatt Earp and Wild Bill Hickok to Native Americans, trailblazing pioneers, and frontiersmen, this podcast tells the true stories of the real-life characters who shaped this iconic period in American history. So, saddle up and discover the true history of the American frontier the good, the bad, and the ugly. It's a journey you don't want to miss.MORE Producer/Network Old West History
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. The Frontier in America History

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Explore the complex and dynamic history of the American West with Frederick Jackson Turner's groundbreaking work, 'The Frontier in American History.' Follow the story of westward expansion, as settlers and pioneers moved across the continent, encountering new landscapes, cultures, and challenges. Experience the power of history to inform and inspire, and the ability of one scholar's insights to shape our understanding of a key chapter in American history.https://www.solgood...MORE Host Sol Good Media
Producer/Network Frederick Jackson Turner
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Facebook 482Instagram 311 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Narrative of Captivity Among The Sioux

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Embark on an extraordinary journey of survival and resilience with 'Narrative of My Captivity Among Sioux Indians' by Fanny Kelly. Step into the captivating world of the Sioux Indians as Fanny Kelly recounts her harrowing experiences of captivity. This gripping audio narrative offers a firsthand account of the trials, tribulations, and unexpected bonds formed during her time among the Sioux tribe. Whether you're a history buff, interested in Native American culture, or simply love a riveting memoir, this is a must-listen...MORE Producer/Network Fanny Kelly
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21. Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast

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An Audio History of Cowboys, the masculine icon of independence and boldness that formed the backbone of the American West.
Host The Cowboy Podcast
Producer/Network Real Grit: The Cowboy Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact