Grim & Mild Presents

Dec 22 2023 57 ep. 25 mins 9.4k
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An ongoing exploration of history’s most unusual and the macabre themes. Each 13-episode season unpacks a new topic in fresh format and style. Presented and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke. Season 1: "Sideshow", is all about the history behind one of America's most bizarre institutions, the traveling sideshow.

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The Wild West 13: Hollywood

Dec 22 2023 32 mins  
We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 12: Outlaws

Dec 08 2023 24 mins  
When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 11: Gender in the West

Nov 24 2023 25 mins  
Hollywood portrays the Wild West as a tough man’s world. Yet, there were some who refused to be labeled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 10: Women’s Work

Nov 10 2023 24 mins  
The post office has a saying about mail delivery in all kinds of weather. Meet Mary, a mail carrier in the West whose story is nothing short of a Western novel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 9: Doomtowns

Oct 27 2023 25 mins  
Gold. New lives. Second chances. The West provided many opportunities. But conquering the land often came at a high cost. Here’s the story of one of the most well-known families on the frontier: the Ingalls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 8: Transit

Oct 13 2023 25 mins  
Getting from East to West was difficult, especially for those who chose the Oregon Trail. Survival meant timing their passage and path just right. Those who didn’t served as a dire warning to others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 7: Uprising

Sep 29 2023 26 mins  
With westward expansion came the Homestead Act. What followed was nothing short of horrific for the people already occupying the land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 6: Tales of the West

Sep 15 2023 23 mins  
From Stetson hats to barbed wire, this episode sheds some light on little-known Wild West icons and how they came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 5: Mountain Meadows Massacre

Sep 01 2023 27 mins  
The French, Spanish, and the Americans believed that heading west was a divine calling. This is the story of when beliefs cross the line into territory more dangerous than the land itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wild West 4: East Meets West

Aug 18 2023 24 mins  
The Gold Rush became a beacon of hope for many. They headed West to seek their fortunes. But Americans weren’t the only ones looking for a better life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.