Writing the West
Writing the West is a podcast for readers who love the West. From CJ Box to Anne Hillerman, we host some of today's top authors of the West. From the stories behind the stories to translating the West into written words, to their favorite characters, TV shows, and beyond, Writing the West gives you the access to the authors and books you love. Writing the West is a publication of Cowboys & Indians Magazine.
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
Writing the West
Latest Episodes
Author Bruce Borgos Brings Mystery To The Modern West
Bruce Borgos has quickly established himself as one of today’s standout voices in crime fiction. With his Porter Beck mystery series—praised by the likes of Craig Johnson and C.J. Box—Borgos delivers stories that are equal parts sharp-edged thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:40
Gold, Guns, And Greed: The True Story Of Deadwood
Historian Peter Cozzens, author of Deadwood: Gold, Guns, and Greed in the American West, joins Cowboys & Indians’ Writing the West podcast to discuss the real Deadwood beyond the HBO drama and dime novel myths. Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:21
Beyond Buffalo Bill: The Couple Who Brought the Wild West to Life
Few stories from the Old West capture both romance and resilience like that of May Lillie and Gordon “Pawnee Bill” Lillie. She was a Quaker girl from Philadelphia who became one of the world’s finest sharpshooters; he was a dreamer who transfor...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:21
Josh Holloway And Ryan Whitaker Bring Louis L’Amour’s “Flint” To Life On Screen
For veteran actor Josh Holloway (Lost, Colony, Yellowstone, Duster), the road to Flint began more than two decades ago, when the Georgia native first read Louis L’Amour’s tale of a dying gunfighter drawn into one last battle. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:46
Life, Loss, And 8-Man Football On Indigenous Reservations With Journalist John Glionna
For decades, journalist John Glionna roamed the American West chasing stories that others overlooked: small towns, strange landmarks, and unforgettable characters. But it was in McDermitt, Nevada that Glionna found the heart of his first nonfic...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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