American West Episodes
High Desert Grit: Life of a Buckaroo
In this episode of Way Out West , we head into the wide, unforgiving country of the Great Basin—where the land is harsh, the cattle are scattered, and the cowboys ride a little different. These are the buckaroos: proud descen...
Warhorses of the West: The Warriors Who Rode into Battle
The American frontier wasn’t just shaped by the men who rode into battle—it was defined by the warhorses that carried them. In this episode, dive into the legendary bond between warrior and steed, from the fearless Comanche r...
Charlie M. Russell: The Cowboy Who Painted the West
Before Hollywood and dime novels shaped our vision of the American West, Charlie M. Russell was painting it exactly as he lived it—raw, untamed, and full of heart. Known as the "Cowboy Artist," Russell wasn’t just an observer...
From Cattle to Culture: Four Ranches That Shaped the West
In this episode of Way Out West , saddle up to explore the legendary ranching dynasties that shaped the American frontier. From the sprawling King Ranch to the iconic Four Sixes and the massive XIT, these families built more ...
Icons of the West: How Cowboys Inspired Art, Song, and Story
In this episode of Way Out West with The Cowboy Accountant, dive into the lasting legacy of the cowboy as an icon of freedom, resilience, and adventure. From the vivid brushstrokes of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell...
Ballots, Badges, and Brawls: The Rough Politics of the Old West
It’s Election Day in the U.S., and there’s no better time to take a look back at the wild, untamed world of frontier politics. In this episode, dive into the rough-and-ready political landscape of the Old West, where lawmen, ...
Beyond Hollywood: The Untold Story of Cowboys, Indians, and Horses
Hollywood often portrays Cowboys and Indians constantly fighting against each other. But, do movies bear any relationship to reality? In this episode, we dive into a pivotal chapter of American history that often gets oversha...