Writing The West
28 episodes
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Creator: Mike Messner
Solo Western Anthology Audio Book
Synopsis:
This podcast features stories and poems by Rick Steber. www.ricksteberauthor.com
Language: English
Format: Audio Book
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Solo
Genres: Western
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
Thu, 22 May 2025 02:30:58 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- The First Winter: A pioneer woman recalls the cold season in Oregon...
- Giant: A legend of a flesh-eating monster...
- Butch and Sundance: The true story of Robert Leroy Parker...
- Stink Bug: There's more than one way to catch a fish...
...and the poem " Edge of Land" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Sun, 04 May 2025 05:36:58 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- Annie: the fastest gunslinger on high heels...
- Indian Silver: A prospector tries to make a deal with an Arapaho band...
- The Crossing: Getting to the Oregon Trail was as dangerous as the trail itself...
- Narrow Escape: A young girl wanders away from a wagon train...
...and the poem "Starlight and Time" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:27:08 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- The Goose Hunt: A hermit finds an innovative way to get dinner...
- Goodnight-Loving: The story of a famous trail's founder...
- Wind River Raving: Is there a gold vein that the miners missed?
- Measles: How to overcome a 19th century pandemic...
...and the poem "Edge of Land " by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:27:36 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- Putrified: A mountain man regales a young lady about his exploits...
- Gentleman Jim: A boxer in the fight of his life...
- Grubstake: An old miner learns a lesson...
- Bee-Lieve It: Grandpa's sweet tooth lands him in trouble...
...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:01:00 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- Boiled Buffalo Hide: A river rafting trip goes awry...
- Davy Crockett: The true story of the King of the Wild Frontier
- After the War: A correspondent visits the Modoc tribe...
- Modern Logger: How the cutting of trees has changed...
...and the poem "Speed of Horse" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:35:59 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- Rumors of Gold: How to respond to the news that there are riches for the taking?
- Mark Twain: The early days of the great American novelist...
- Redwood Observatory: The world learns about the tallest trees on earth...
- To Vote: A former slave braves the elements to exercise his rights...
...and the poem "Song of River" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 04:37:29 GMT
This episode includes the following stories:
- Wagons West: What you needed to survive the journey...
- Sir Francis Drake: Meet the man who discovered it all...
- The Great Migration: How the timber industry got its start...
- Goldrush Aftermath: What happened to Sutter and Marshall?
...and the poem "The Fine Art of Recording" by Rick Steber.
All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author. Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison. Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Writing the West: An Introduction
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:59:00 GMT
A short summary of Writing the West and how you can access it. To appear on partner podcasts and elsewhere.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:50:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Mystery Man," "Christmas Dinner," "Loop De Loop" and "Cattle King," as well as the poem "Progress." All stories and poems by Rick Steber. Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:45:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "War Horse," "Youngest Cowboy," "Black Demon" and "Big Ed," as well as the poem "Shape of Things to Come." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:40:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Tusko," "First Cattle Drive," "Sheep Shooters" and "Fishing Trip," as well as the poem "Ghost Dance." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:35:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Daredevil of the Sky," "Mules," "Lucky Hans" and "The Long Trail," as well as the poem "Standing at Sallahie." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:30:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Scared," "Famous Bert," "Death on the Trail" and "Sign of Distress," as well as the poem "Rain." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:25:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "The Kid and the Footrace," "Discovering the Columbia," "Flying Mustanger" and "Missouri Mule," as well as the poem "Liberty." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
Sound effects found on YouTube and the Freesound Project.
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:20:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Two Trains," "Tebo," "Rumrunners" and "Buffalo Wall," as well as the poem "Clouds and Snow." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Fiddle Diddle Mouse" from Freesound Music.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:15:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Cowboy Story," "Born Showmen," Flaming Red Hair" and "Grandpa's Story," as well as the poem "Light." Used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slobro Daze" by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:10:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "State of Jefferson," "The Holdup," "Trail of Feathers" and "The Milk Cow," as well as the poem "Names.Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:05:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Firecracker," "Banished," "Tough" and "After the Attack," as well as the poem "Have A Heart." Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "The Pardon," "A Hard Trail," "John Day" and "Roving Spirit," as well as the poem "November Snow." Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:55:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Kit Carson," "The Newspaper," "The Name" and "Copper Penny," as well as the poem "Trees." Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:50:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "Outlaw," "Games," "Not Guilty" and "Comanche Attack," as well as the poem "If I Believe." Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:45:00 GMT
This episode features the stories "Tight Cinch," "Finding a Horse," "Camped in Yosemite" and "Wreck of the Peter Iredale," along with the poem "Salvation."
All material used by permission of the author. Check out ricksteberauthor.com to find out more.
Music by Danny Lee Ellison.
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:06:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "Beeswax Treasure," "Women of the Trail," "Memories" and "Riding the Stage," as well as the poem "Ask Of Life."
Music: Slobro Daze by Danny Lee Ellison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:01:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "Keep the Light Burning," "Good and Bad," "Native Logging" and "Commercial Logging," as well as the poem "Imagine."
Music: Slobro Daze by Danny Lee Ellison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:55:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "The Pet Wapiti," "Paul and Babe," "The Prairie Schooner" and "Poor Billy, as well as the poem "Drifting." Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:50:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "Dolbeer's Donkey" ."White Feather, "Hugh Glass" and "Old Man's Story, as well as the poem "No Nevermind" Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:45:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "The Accident," "One Shot, "The Trip West" and "Remembering," as well as the poem "Searching For."
Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:40:00 GMT
This episode includes the stories "Blue Bucket," "Rendezvous," "Strange Music" and "The Price Was Death," as well as the poem "Happiness Is."
Stories and poem used by permission of the author.
Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
www.ricksteberauthor.com