The Wild West Extravaganza

Josh Taylor runs a tight operation with The Wild West Extravaganza. Over 212 episodes, he's covered everyone from Billy the Kid to Doc Holliday, often in multi-part series that give each figure room to breathe. Josh does his own research and fact-checking, which listeners repeatedly call out in reviews -- you can tell he actually reads primary sources rather than just rehashing Wikipedia summaries. The format works well for long drives or commutes. Truck drivers seem to be a surprisingly loyal part of the audience, and that makes sense given the episode lengths and the sheer volume of content. Josh also engages directly with listeners, which gives the show a more personal feel than your typical history podcast. Recent episodes have tackled questions like the Billy the Kid exhumation debate, showing Josh isn't afraid to get into the messier, unresolved corners of western history. The production quality is solid, the pacing is steady, and the 4.8-star rating from 774 reviews backs up the consistency. It carries an explicit content rating, so keep that in mind if you're listening with kids around. But for adults who want well-researched frontier history delivered with genuine enthusiasm, this one absolutely delivers.