Legends of the Old West

Black Barrel Media 311 - MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 3 | “John Colter: Colter’s Run”

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.

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26 Aug 2026

19 Aug 2026

This episode recounts the life of John Coulter, a veteran of the Lewis and Clark expedition who evolved from a disciplinary challenge into a legendary mountain man. It follows his journey from his early struggles with military discipline at Camp Dubois to his emergence as a highly skilled hunter and scout during the Corps of Discovery's trek west. The narrative details the later stages of the expedition, including the crossing of the Bitterroot Mountains and the arrival at the Pacific Ocean. It concludes with Coulter's decision to leave the Corps of Discovery to pursue the lucrative but dangerous beaver trapping trade.

12 Aug 2026

A preview of the new podcast Government That Doesn't Suck, hosted by Professor Greg Jackson and Professor Lindsay Cormack from Rewind Studios. The episode explores the origins of essential government functions—ranging from the National Park Service to the GI Bill—and examines the relationship between citizens and the state. Featuring a discussion on the Founding Fathers and the Constitution, the conversation reframes modern citizens as active participants in the American experiment rather than mere spectators. The hosts discuss the importance of civic literacy, the necessity of having skin in the game, and the role of the people as the ultimate safety rail for government accountability.

22 Jul 2026