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From the Custer Battlefield to the Klondike to Indian battles to buried treasure and lost mines to the early explorers. I love telling true stories that shaped the old west, along with my partner radio talk show host and rodeo announcer, Zeb Bell.

Listen to the broadcast live, every Tuesday at 10:06 am (Mountain Time) at ZebBell.com. Southern Idaho listeners can also tune in to AM Radio 1230. Previously recorded episodes are available on our Podcasts Page.

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The Final Podcast October 22, 2025 The Final Doctor History Podcast
Billy the Kid’s Pistol August 26, 2025 Lawmen often kept the firearms of the people the arrested. After the siege and arrest of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett kept a Winchester rifle and Colt revolver that belonged to Billy Wilson. Garrett used that pistol to shoot Billy the Kid in a darkened room in 1881. In 2021 the Colt revolver sold at auction of over 6 million dollars.
Buffalo Bill August 19, 2025 In 1872 he was a scout for the army. He was sent to chase some Miniconjou Lakotas who had stolen some horses. Shots were fired, one Indian was killed. For his bravery he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His reputation was built on real experiences on the frontier and true heroism.
Wild Bill Hickok August 12, 2025 Wild Bill had a fight in a saloon that ended with a 7th Cavalry soldier dead and another wounded. There are several versions of the story, but it is believed the soldier’s pistol misfired when put against Hickock’s head. He fired in self defense, killing one and wounding another.
Montana Huckleberries August 5, 2025 Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals of the abundance of wild huckleberries as well as serviceberries and currents. Native Americans used various berries and their roots for medicinal teas for treating coughs and other ailments and to make pemmican. Newspapers wrote of the berries. County fairs had berry pie contests.

The Final Podcast

October 22, 2025

The Final Doctor History Podcast

Billy the Kid’s Pistol

August 26, 2025

Lawmen often kept the firearms of the people the arrested. After the siege and arrest of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett kept a Winchester rifle and Colt revolver that belonged to Billy Wilson. Garrett used that pistol to shoot Billy the Kid in a darkened room in 1881. In 2021 the Colt revolver sold at auction of over 6 million dollars.

Buffalo Bill

August 19, 2025

In 1872 he was a scout for the army. He was sent to chase some Miniconjou Lakotas who had stolen some horses. Shots were fired, one Indian was killed. For his bravery he was awarded the Medal of Honor. His reputation was built on real experiences on the frontier and true heroism.

Wild Bill Hickok

August 12, 2025

Wild Bill had a fight in a saloon that ended with a 7th Cavalry soldier dead and another wounded. There are several versions of the story, but it is believed the soldier’s pistol misfired when put against Hickock’s head. He fired in self defense, killing one and wounding another.

Montana Huckleberries

August 5, 2025

Lewis and Clark wrote in their journals of the abundance of wild huckleberries as well as serviceberries and currents. Native Americans used various berries and their roots for medicinal teas for treating coughs and other ailments and to make pemmican. Newspapers wrote of the berries. County fairs had berry pie contests.