The Legacy of Bass Reeves, the Legendary Black Lawman Revealed

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Described in the papers of his day as a holy terror and one of the greatest manhunters to ever grace Indian Territory, Bass Reeves served as a deputy U.S. Marshal for over three decades; routinely traveling into no man’s land and returning with wagonloads of prisoners. With over 3,000 arrests and over a dozen kills to his name, Reeves was not only one of the most effective lawmen of the Old West but also one of the most deadly. But who was Bass Reeves really? What kind of man was he? Where’d he come from? How does a mere mortal grow such an amazing mustache? And did he really inspire the Lone Ranger? This is part 2 and the final installment of the Bass Reeves series. Link below for episode 1. Today we cover Reeves’ hunt for Ned Christie, his transition from frontier marshal to town police, and whether Bass truly inspired the Lone Ranger. #history #wildwest #lawman
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@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Part 2! Link for part 1 in video description.

@patriciadolford5986 9 месяцев назад

3:57

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

@@patriciadolford5986???

@abrahammorrison6374 8 месяцев назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza I have four Morgan silver dollars in my coin collection. All graded.

@bobbrown9158 10 месяцев назад

The more I learn about Ole Bass Reeves the more I am in awe of his life. Life was seriously hard back then, add that your also black and a lawman, makes it even more fascinating. Add to that he had ten children, that in itself to me is mind boggling.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Hard times for sure

@bobbrown9158 9 месяцев назад

@@edreynolds8721 You bring up a lot of good points, personally I would have been fascinated with Bass Reeves history. Yes, he was a badass with his background and his 3000 arrests. Going back to shows like Gunsmoke, Rawhide, Wanted Dead or Alive, etc. Reeves would have been an icon in the western films a long time ago. On top of that a real-life character. The good news is that he is deservedly being acknowledged and heralded. Thanks for the reply.

@bobbrown9158 9 месяцев назад

@@edreynolds8721 Agree completely, up until the movie Glory, I didn't even know there were Black Union soldiers. However, history over time exposes the truth.

@joshportie 4 месяца назад

Life was easier back then outside of a few issues. You live in a time shifting back to the dark ages.

@anangryranger 10 месяцев назад

As a long retired peace officer, and a third generation one, I regarded Bass Reeves as a genuine asset to us all in the profession. His steadfast determination to enforce the law, was something that I aspired to follow. Thank you for your dedication and intuitive thoughts about this admirable lawman. Your storytelling style is both unique and refreshing.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks, sir

@craigolmsted964 10 месяцев назад

I first learned about Reeves when I was in college the more I read and hear the more respect I have for him. He has been a hero of mine since those days

@SmithFriscoFamily 10 месяцев назад

Bass Reeves is a genuine American legendary lawman. Better than Wyatt Earp.

@richardjack4827 10 месяцев назад

Growing up in Oklahoma I listened to many Bass Reeves stories. ❤ Balls of steel.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Right on

@alanleemaxwell831 9 месяцев назад

This man was an ICON. Pure and simply put, put his life on the line to uphold the law in a place that viewed him as a second class citizen in the land of his birth? Fucking iconic ..

@arklife99 7 месяцев назад

Everyone living in america is an imigrant somewhere so yeah kind of crazy to be fair

@alefunzouzzle4049 8 месяцев назад

This show was so epic! I hope Bass Reeves series continues.

@michaelbaumgardner2530 10 месяцев назад

Reeves was undeniably a Badass.

@johndilday1846 10 месяцев назад

Thanks very much. This gentleman was a heroic and effective early lawman. I greatly respect the man for his legacy and his career of enforcing the law. He was the real deal during a wild and lawless time, and enjoy hearing of his accomplishments during his long career. I for one, would love to see a movie that accurately depicted his life and career.

@tomthumb6101 9 месяцев назад

they did a low low budget movie on bass reeves called "hell on the border" but there was one outstanding scene where the badman n his gang bass reeves was after crossed paths with frank n jesse james n also a lady.. they were digging a grave.. don't know who the lady's character was portraying but she was scary bad! her interaction was brief but an edge of your seat highlight.. they need to do a very expansive quality story for bass reeves.. no soap box series.. a deserving tribute for the best lawman ever!

@twoshadows2665 9 месяцев назад

Josh you crack me up. Ya bring fun to learning history.

@MichaelDavidLee 10 месяцев назад

Excellent commentary. An "ignorant podcaster" you are not, of course. Man, your riff on Bass' possible motivations regarding fetching his son make total sense. I never considered that perspective before. Love it. Well done, sir.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

I appreciate that!

@ljsgaming5943 10 месяцев назад

These episodes always give me something to look forwards to!

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

That's what I like to hear

@WEHenry 10 месяцев назад

Just love your delivery on the wild west history, thanks mr. Josh👍✌

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@Playa001 5 месяцев назад

I envy men of the past. Men like Bass Reeves lived in a time where the average man could become legend with just his resolve.

@ninohiggs6339 10 месяцев назад

Josh, my family is from those parts of Oklahoma, and have heard stories from Jessie James, Belle Star, Bass Reeves, all the way to Pretty Boy Floyd and Bonnie and Clyde. All had some communucation or involvment with on or the others in the past. Great episode by the way.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Right on

@ryanh9183 10 месяцев назад

I don't know how you do it but you have a knack for making your material so consistently compelling. I was looking forward to this one and in no way was disappointed. You tell it so well. Sorry about your ailment but I'm glad to hear you are back in the saddle.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoy it!

@brandenbrooks5525 8 месяцев назад

Why all the apologies for speaking about the issue of race. It's completely relevant and historically true. One of the consequences of the reluctance to speak on the real history of race in our country hurts us as a whole and protects fragile minded people who need to be informed. To speak on the relevant issue is not the same as inappropriately shoving the issue on people. Thanks for the podcast very interesting.

@alanquintus2069 10 месяцев назад

Bass Reeves was a real badass. Good job like usual Josh!

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thank you

@TomBTerrific 10 месяцев назад

It’s amazing that Bass Reeves stories and explodes have been with us for centuries but suddenly many are jumping on his wagon.

@Mr05Chuck 10 месяцев назад

He definitely is a more important figure of the West than many that are much better known.

@Mma-basement-215 9 месяцев назад

But the internet hasn't been around for centuries and when you got a great storyteller like we do right here a lot of people are going to find out

@robertalpy 10 месяцев назад

It seems the marshals didnt try all that hard to bring christie in. Maybe they knew about his not being the likely murderer. It seems they went after him for making them look foolish more than anything else.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

They did kill him

@jkeithmacnicol80 4 месяца назад

I dig this. Reeves is one of my favorite historical figures and you have done due diligence to understand/uncover context and remain subjective. Not to mention, I think your narration is quite entertaining. And dude… dig the wit and not all references are lost. Thank you.

@WildWestExtravaganza 4 месяца назад

Thank YOU

@RonaldFeiguson-ck5bv 9 месяцев назад

Bruh we need more video on our black rich history,to teach us that we have greatness in our blood put part one for me please

@rogerleelewis3621 2 месяца назад

I’m a Potawatomi tribal member and aficionado of western history. Really enjoyed hearing about Bass Reeves’ gun fight in Potawatomi County but for the record the Potawatomi pronounce it “Pot a WAT omee” not Potawa TOE me. Even that is a matter of speculation though because time alters vowel sounds and syllabic emphasis. What I do know is that Bass Reeves was a bad ass dude who was respected as a Black man when that wasn’t the norm. Thanks for an entertaining and interesting video.

@32a34a 28 дней назад

When mentioning about Bass's probable 500 yard shot it brings to mind what may be the greatest shot ever taken. Billy Dixon shot an Indian warrior off his horse at which later was determined to be 1,538 yards using a Sharpe's rifle. This was done in 1874 and just imagine how difficult it was to take someone off his horse from that range back in the day.

@annb1227 9 месяцев назад

I ❤ to hear stories about Bass Reeves...

@richardlincoln8438 10 месяцев назад

Damn fine episode Josh. Thank You ! Best Wishes.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thank you sir

@CRUZER1800 12 дней назад

Hi Josh... Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed this this story.... And I mean ENJOYED to the point where I joined your channel. I subd your channel several months ago and have enjoyed all of your offerings. Part of my backstory is that I was an Air Force Air Policeman and served in Viet Nam from Dec 67 to Dec 68 and was stationed at Tuy Hoa AFB. My job, along with 185 other men, was to keep the bad guys away from the good guys which I found to be very rewarding. Some of things I like most about your presentations is your honesty and no-bullshit attitudes.... especially when you are actually bullshitting us.... Love your sense of humor... quite refreshing in this day and age. Keep up your great work and I will continue to be a solid fan. Much respect to you, Sir. Russ

@WildWestExtravaganza 12 дней назад

Thanks Russ! My dad was in Vietnam around the same time

@CRUZER1800 12 дней назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza Josh... As a casual observer, I would say he did a good job in helping to raise you. Russ

@Sh_tstain 9 месяцев назад

I might have watched/listened to a dozen of your podcasts so far. As a history buff of all Eras' I would just like to say; I really appreciate your impartial rhetoric.. You're an interesting fellow Josh.. I'm lookin forward to listening to everything you put out.... Oh, Ya.. Thank You Kindly for all the hard work..

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Hey thanks! I really appreciate that

@cosmicvinyl2937 10 месяцев назад

This is by far the best Wild West podcast/YT Channel bar none! Man since discovering your channel about a month or 2 ago I’ve been binging the hell out of your vids! Your story telling is mind blowing! I laugh my ass off at least 2-3 times an episode! Haha! Man keep on rocking this highly fascinating era of American history! As long as you do, you got a fan in me! Peace ✨✌️👽✨

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

I'm trying

@fryertuck6496 10 месяцев назад

Nah HOKC is the best Western channel. This guy has to jump on the race card and we are all beyond bored with this nonsense. So now the Lone Ranger was black? 🤡🌍

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

@@fryertuck6496 HOKC is awesome! But the rest of your comment tells me that you didn't listen to what I said. At what point did I ever state that the Lone Ranger was black?

@paulcarey191 10 месяцев назад

thats what i'm trying to say, josh is not just a smart exciting story teller of facts by the way, he does his research, but he cracks me up and stops me in my tracks, its like getting hit with a stun gun, you have to laugh - no choice he's funnier than a mu..... fu..er.

@Bobby-di1ve 9 месяцев назад

He was the original lone ranger

@jerrysmith5061 10 месяцев назад

I don't know if you read my comment but I asked for you to do a pod cast of him but I want to thank you for doing this one. I really really enjoy listening to you.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Hope you enjoyed it!

@oregonoutback7779 10 месяцев назад

After tonight's listen, Dick Lucky has elevated itself into first place of possible alias', if I ever need one. Former first place holder was Dick Little, that rode with Frank & Jessy James. That one took way too much explaining, but this new one is pretty much self explanatory. Thanks for the new alias and another excellent episode.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Little Dick Lucky

@oregonoutback7779 10 месяцев назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza Hahahaha, perfect !!

@anthonyfeliccia1366 10 месяцев назад

I live in Oxford Michigan. Same place the original lone ranger is from. His name is brace beamer. There is a parade for him every year. Nothing is ever brought up about bass Reeves. But it would be cool if the lone ranger was inspired by Bass Reeves. Good job Josh. Keep it up

@swhip897 10 месяцев назад

Another great story about a legend. Alot of stories that you weaved thru. Thanks Josh, you de man❤

@swhip897 10 месяцев назад

Time traveller or just a vampire? Brushy Bill is still a liar liar.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

You da man

@mtasubwaymartasubway 6 месяцев назад

@@swhip897 Say it in his face

@randy129 10 месяцев назад

Dude you cracked me up with the Merle haggard reference. You got about 2 lines in and I caught the joke.

@podunkmissouri4999 10 месяцев назад

My coffee came out my nose when you went into the Merle haggard lyrics 😆 🤣

@danielsturgeski4013 10 месяцев назад

How about the new Bass Reeves series on Paramount? So far the first 2 episodes don’t know how historically true is pretty good

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Haven't seen it yet

@swhip897 10 месяцев назад

It's good. My subscription is running out 😢😅

@swhip897 10 месяцев назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza it's worth a watch

@Dive-Deeper 7 месяцев назад

If there's one person that I could go back in time to meet, it would be Bass Reeves. More than Wild Bill, Jessie James, Billy the Kid, Geronimo, etc., etc. Who but Bass Reeves was so badass that bad criminals actually turned themselves in rather than having him on their ass? No one. Just Bass.

@StonrMoose69 4 месяца назад

Cept Ned Christie

@zutrue 10 месяцев назад

You apologizing for talking about race. You assuring folk you're not going woke. Please... This is america you can't talk about america and not talk about race. FACT: Bass Reeves was one of the bravest, toughest, smartest and most accomplished lawmen in the history of this country. BUT...he was, in spite of everything, a BLACK man in america. He never was given the positions his accomplishments merited. He never served on a force or in a unit where the leader of that unit was more accomplished than him. And yet he knew he would never get that position. FUN FACT: in the year Bass Reeves died, 1910, one Jack Johnson, black man. having gone to Australia [in 1908] after chasing, and shaming the current white champ all over the world got him into a boxing ring. Where he beat him all over the place, met one Jim Jefferies, the former undefeated white champion of the world in Reno, Nevada for the world Heavy weight boxing title. Jack Johnson beat the brakes off of Jefferies, [THE GREAT WHITE HOPE] that very day race riots took place all over america. Thousands of people died. So...don't apologize about the race angle. ...it simply is what it is, and always has been. Nice show by the way.

@johnbyrd7400 10 месяцев назад

How dare you mention fried green tomatoes. Lol. Once again, well done. Looks like more people are getting to hear the greatness that is The Wild West Extravaganza. Keep up the good work sir and well played for not lettin out about whether or not Brushy really was Billy the Kid. "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to scold 'em...." or whatever Kenny Rogers said.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

They were tasty

@johnbyrd7400 10 месяцев назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza I bet. You can't find green tomatoes here in Nebraska. I actually had some fool try telling me that's not a thing. I said it was as well as tomato gravy and tomato sandwiches. Personally I always love it when you get one with just a little bit of red so it's sweet and soft. May all your videos be just as tasty as those fried green tomatoes.

@dal8963 10 месяцев назад

The sweet women that work at the museum are just the nicest people they are super welcoming and kind it would be pretty hard to engage them into a heated debate but had they I doubt they could have won it but their intentions I think are pure and rooted in a love of the little town they call home. It's worth stopping in just to met the sweet little women

@Mocha69A 9 месяцев назад

Always new of this amazing black American lawman

@bluebmw909 7 месяцев назад

Excellent Commentary will be spending the rest of the day checking out the rest of your videos

@WildWestExtravaganza 7 месяцев назад

Hope it's not a disappointment!

@kurtwhiddon6751 10 месяцев назад

Man I enjoyed this , thanks for your work on the content.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@Ridendrty 10 месяцев назад

That outlaw Indian Green Leaf broke jail and later opened a bunch of dispensaries out west… thats what i heard anyway 😉

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Lucky him!

@johnpogz9523 10 месяцев назад

Love the content Josh. Glad you and your daughter are feeling better bo

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thanks man

@aaronwilliams7505 10 месяцев назад

Sorry you were under the weather and thank you for giving history lessons

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure

@stevewoo8099 7 месяцев назад

You made listening to history super fun for me…. That’s pretty amazing if you know me in real life… I appreciate this ..

@WildWestExtravaganza 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Steve

@sharrielee911 8 месяцев назад

I have been on your channel for awhile now and truly enjoyed it...a true storyteller you are😊 really enjoyed all of your videos and once again thx for sharing... smiles

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Sharrie!!!

@sharrielee911 8 месяцев назад

@@WildWestExtravaganza you're so very welcome Josh☺️

@polarfamily6222 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video as I am a huge fan of Reeves!

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@allanwayne7909 7 месяцев назад

Dude I have watched so many of your episodes and they are excellent thank you so much! Also you’re funny as hell!

@WildWestExtravaganza 7 месяцев назад

Wow, thanks Allan!

@robertshade8631 8 месяцев назад

Good to see a feature on Cattle Kate,Stagecoach Mary ,Nat Love and Bill picketts here.

@Michigan_npc 10 месяцев назад

Got the popcorn lets go

@ispartacus1337 10 месяцев назад

Hell yea never been this early! Lets go!

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Let's go

@denisekozak2030 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your video of Bass Reeves I really enjoyed it❤😊

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!!!

@cjempire1188 9 месяцев назад

I learned about him very early Cuz I Love reading and somebody put me up on him.. once I read all the books I could find on him I put two and two together and figured out that's who the lone ranger is based on..

@rialobran 10 месяцев назад

Great job as always.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@stephenhill3286 8 месяцев назад

It feels like a real missed opportunity that Bass didn't name his daughter "minnow"

@paulcarey191 10 месяцев назад

good morning josh, - when you spoke of the old guy cracking his knuckles and to calm down!!! once again pure comedy... tku so much for making me laugh my damn butt off, which not many can do. great work here i knew of bass for years and it is an amazing dynamic how he got along with his business almost as if working today...crazy. Same level as jack johnson, just a wonder how they did it, both men had alligator blood and had to be just about out of their minds - fearless and i love it. p.s. i joined the channel but didn't see it off bank card. i just made another deposit recently, so try again if insufficient funds was the problem. As long as you have a podcast count me in.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

I gotta get me some of that alligator blood

@paulcarey191 10 месяцев назад

i was thinking something similar about myself just now, a couple min be4 i seen your response. Iv'e been having good productive days but on the weekend i spend waaaay to much time beating myself up about the past, or regretting - no good cause that creates depression, trying to look too far ahead and in preparation for the future creates anxiety. Live in the NOW and y'all soon find peace! so thats why i'm grabbing my dog and heading out to get some shit done! period.@@WildWestExtravaganza

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

I hear ya. What's in the past is done. I beat myself up a lot too but we're all our own worst critics. You're making it happen!

@dal8963 10 месяцев назад

My dad has lived right outside of hico and it's a really neat town, Josh is right about the food at that restaurant it's pretty good. I personally think some locals are invested in the bushy bill tale as they love the town and it adds to its uniquness to bad you missed the chocolate house by ranglers and the koffee kup kafe now just the koffee kup as the whole kkk thing inspired a name change however they are famous for their pies I recently took a look at the city's web site and it is impressive for such a small town it goes to show how invested the people are who live there in their little town. It is truly worth the stop if your passing Tru

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Coffee Cup was closed when I drove thru unfortunately

@ronaldduchac7396 9 месяцев назад

Ben Reeves would have been killed had Bass not brought him in. Bass knew it.

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

It's possible

@nathanielnatonabah4843 10 месяцев назад

Bravo my boy another f****** banger please keep them coming

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Nathaniel

@cw1951 Месяц назад

Hi boys, I’m 73 and from Oklahoma. Love your show but I wish you would work a bit on your pronunciation of the counties and towns here in our state. I always smile when I hear non okies talk, Imagine that. I have noticed a lot of people smile when I talk too. Happy story telling. CW

@hippiesnorthwoods 6 месяцев назад

Josh I just want to thank you for telling it & keeping it all straight & I love your channel please keep up the great work and good luck on your gamble

@WildWestExtravaganza 6 месяцев назад

Thanks

@hippiesnorthwoods 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your reply your one of the who has oh ya please keep keeping it real all love

@timlenard1646 9 месяцев назад

not to mention the new U.S Marshall's museum here in Fort Smith...

@robertkelton5831 9 месяцев назад

You got to respect any man that went healed with a 32-20 as his main weapon

@wendysuemesny3757 9 месяцев назад

This was great! Thank you!❤

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nativetexan8386 9 месяцев назад

Yes was some of the stories embellished of course they are. With that said I agree with you his record was incredible

@abrahammorrison6374 8 месяцев назад

The silver dollars mentioned were Morgan or Peace Dollar coins. Both are highly collectible and worth collecting. The Morgan Silver Dollars are more in Wild West era. I recommend buying a graded Morgan Silver Dollar

@robertalpy 10 месяцев назад

It seems bass reeves kept to the doc holiday methodnof gun fighting. Supposedly holiday was slow and deliberate and usually got the better of fater shots. At the ok corral, a shkrstorm he kicked up...he was the only man without a wound think.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Interesting theory

@joebills2237 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for all your good work 👏.

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure

@billmunch9623 2 месяца назад

His great-great-grandson is former National Football League and Canadian Football League player Willard Reaves. His great-great-great-grandsons are National Hockey League player Ryan Reaves and CFL player Jordan Reaves

@gregory8414 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Good job We need this info on good men

@bucolicbuffalo1027 9 месяцев назад

I had a grandfather I never met killed in the line of duty was an elected lawman and coal miner couldn't read or write is in the fallen lawmen memorial in DC and the stories heard from different sources about what he did when confronted with life death situations sounds like a movie character but I believe when faced with that confidence and adrenaline goes a long way on taking a chance to stay alive I can believe what Marshall reeves and my grandfather is storied to have done was mostly true those were hard men

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Hard men for sure

@daleslover2771 10 месяцев назад

Like to see a movie made of this legendary law man, if they (Hollywood) could just stay to his achievements and leave the polish off, This man is incredible, After reading my Great Great grandfather diary of how it was, Reconstruction after the Civil War soldiers or law man it had additional risk, Not uncommon to find a Sherrif and deputy ambush by who knows by whom, or swinging from a tree limb. after the Civil War men made the way back up north to the Union States, some accounts have stated 4000 men were Bush wack, like Johnny Cash sings the ( 🎶 Gun fighters' last ballet🎵 ), it's was a very hard time.

@mdpeterson27 9 месяцев назад

Lone Ranger definitely has no evidence he was inspired by BASS REEVES. Just like Hang Em’ High definitely doesn’t have a shred of evidence that it was inspired by BASS REEVES. BUT… Tell me when you watched it when you finally watch Hang Em’ High which I highly Recommend you do. Tell me you don’t see very close similarities?????

@ncnovembergrl2009 5 месяцев назад

Bass Reeves was awesome

@slagwill5599 8 месяцев назад

To do what he did back then… BALLS.

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 месяцев назад

Agreed

@CarolinaThreeper3534 5 месяцев назад

Love this stuff

@Lunni-toonies 9 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed this. Just found your channel. Keep up the good work man. Would love to see a deep dive like this on Bob Fudge

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! Will do!

@Lunni-toonies 9 месяцев назад

Looking forward to it!

@leveraction3 6 месяцев назад

you did mention it but I was going to say he had a marker in fort Worth on the walk

@nativetexan8386 9 месяцев назад

If anybody thinks Bass wasn’t a legend needs their head examined

@SG-MT 8 месяцев назад

💯

@Wilson-fm4lg 10 месяцев назад

Damn glad your feeling better we missed ya bro. Great one ol big bad base Reaves is one tough ol boy.

@stonewulf2755 10 месяцев назад

"Nice" aka the friendliest number 😁

@johnzeszut3170 10 месяцев назад

Heard about this guy - seems to me he does not need the posthumous build up.

@bubbajones6486 10 месяцев назад

Halfway in, and haven’t listened to part 1 yet…but I have to admit, I’m a bit disappointed…..No Blazing Saddles references!?! Not. A. Single. One…..dammit Josh, I expect more from you sir…😂😂😂

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

You right

@user-xd3ms8iv3h 8 месяцев назад

Great Story About Bass Reeves Bass Reeves Got That Man For Stilling Chicken's 😆🤣😂 I Wish I could Go Back In Time To See All Of This But Would have Been Behind A Tree Or Under A Rock 😊

@dennistate5953 8 месяцев назад

8 miles the other way Indian Territory started at north side of TN river.

@gailshepard-cook6350 10 месяцев назад

@The Wild West Extravaganza , I Love Your Sarcasm Wit With A Spin On Things, ha ha ha ha ha. That Tells Ya I'm Listening & Enjoying.

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@robwinder4282 8 дней назад

Great story telling….it’s a shame that RU-vid interjects ads that are equal in time to your narrative..is there another medium where I can listen?

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 дней назад

This show is available everywhere podcasts are available

@MicahBell_1860 10 месяцев назад

You do that Josh, & you'll be on the fightin' side of me

@WildWestExtravaganza 10 месяцев назад

What can I say, mama tried

@bugvswindshield 5 месяцев назад

Hot Damn! Thank you good sir. I'm still runnen' with the lone ranger story though. I just don't care. Subbed of course and best of luck to you and yours.

@WildWestExtravaganza 5 месяцев назад

Same to you!

@TheOnlyRagsMorales 6 месяцев назад

I dunno. Tonto’s horse was named Scout. Lone Ranger’s horse was named Silver.

@MJaberADS Месяц назад

Thanks!

@WildWestExtravaganza Месяц назад

Wow thank YOU

@JovanLopez-dj3si 9 месяцев назад

Binge watching Love this S H O W!!! YEEH 🤠 haw!!!

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 месяцев назад

Thanks man

@jimmyjohnjuan 9 дней назад

Can no for certain but i wouldn't clarify jim as a liar perse. He told stories and tall tails. But lets keep it in perspective. He knew when to draw down and when to talk. Telling stories and entertaining those that can easily be enemies was a skill. Do you want to hear the truthful telling of 1 group massacres another group? Or something more spicy with some jokes? I imagine "i killed about 3 naitves in single combat with my knife vs i was surrounded and cornered but 25 with only ny knife?" The whole put of the stories is to entertain not to make someone tense., especially to those that may put a arrow in you while you slept.

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 дней назад

I was being a little sarcastic. Bridger was very well known for spinning tall tales but he told the truth when it mattered. He usually reserved the lies for pilgrims and them that was too hardheaded to accept the truth.