[ENCORE] FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 5 | Bloody Benders, Part 1

[ENCORE] FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 5 | Bloody Benders, Part 1

Author: Black Barrel Media February 4, 2026 Duration: 32:54
In 1870, a “family” called the Benders moves to Labette County in southern Kansas. There are four people in the group, but no one in the area fully understands the relationship between them. They build a small cabin near a well-used trail and offer the space as an inn for travelers. Before long, strange activities and criminal acts are reported at the Bender cabin. And then, travelers go missing. Thanks to our sponsor, Quince! Use this link for Free Shipping and 365-day returns: Quince.com/lotow Join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join Apple users join Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes, bingeable seasons and bonus episodes. Click the Black Barrel+ banner on Apple to get started with a 3-day free trial. For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. On YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit “Join” on the Legends YouTube homepage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a layer of dust and myth over the stories of the American West, and Legends of the Old West from Black Barrel Media works to brush it away. This isn't just a recitation of famous names and dates; it's an immersive audio documentary that places you in the worn boots of those who lived it. You'll hear the complexities behind the legends of figures like Wyatt Earp or Jesse James, but the scope extends far beyond gunfights and robberies. The podcast dedicates equal depth to the powerful nations of the Lakota, Comanche, and Apache, exploring the cultures and conflicts that defined the era from every perspective. Each episode is built on a foundation of historical research, weaving together narrative storytelling, expert commentary, and atmospheric sound design to reconstruct the deadliest towns and the pivotal events that forged a nation. It’s about understanding the convergence of people, ambition, and survival in a raw, expanding landscape. By focusing on the full tapestry of the period-encompassing history, arts, and society-this series provides a nuanced portrait of how the West was truly won, lost, and ultimately remembered. Tune in for a journey that is as thought-provoking as it is gripping, where every story adds a new dimension to a foundational chapter of American history.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Legends of the Old West
Podcast Episodes
FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 4 | Donner Party, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:34
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of cannibalism. The Donner Party experiences the worst case scenario. They’re starving and living in crude shelters. A small group begins the trek over the mountains to find he…
FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 3 | Donner Party, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:09
The Donner Party faces another punishing trip across a desert before it finally reaches the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the border between Nevada and California. The party has lost a ton of time, but the travelers still b…
FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 2 | Donner Party, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:39
The Donner-Reed caravan passes the halfway point of its journey to California, and now the real problems begin. After meeting legendary mountain man, Jim Bridger, the caravan chooses to take an unproven road across centr…
FRONTIER TRAGEDY Ep. 1 | Donner Party, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
In 1846 in Springfield, Illinois, the Donner family teams up with the Reed family to form the core of a caravan that will travel to the rich farmland of California. The problem is, they’re already late. They soon discove…
NEW SHOW | “Mission History” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:35
Black Barrel Media and QCODE proudly share a preview of Mission History, a podcast that chronicles the tales of legendary military leaders, epic campaigns, and covert missions that remained hidden for years. The first se…
Introducing "Real Survival Stories" from Noiser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:09
Noiser presents a brand-new podcast: Real Survival Stories. Hosted by John Hopkins, the show brings you astonishing tales of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. In this taster episode, we meet…
SWINDLERS Ep. 6 | “The Snake Oil King” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
A mysterious remedy called “snake oil” became one of the most enduring parts of the Old West. Of all the scammers who traveled the towns of the West selling the magical potion, Clark Stanley rose to the top. He is one of…
SWINDLERS Ep. 5 | “Fool’s Gold” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:21
Charles Baggs, who became known as Doc Baggs, followed the gold rush to Colorado in the late 1850s. He quickly decided that there were easier ways to make money than by mining for gold. For years, he ran elaborate cons i…
SWINDLERS Ep. 4 | “Lottie Deno” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:07
A woman who used the name “Lottie Deno” became one of the most successful gamblers in the West. She kept her true identity secret from most people as she moved through towns in Texas, including Fort Griffin, where she cr…

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