WTX - A History of West Texas

Jun 28 2024 41 mins 1

Welcome to West Texas. Where the sky stretches on forever, and the stories are as vast and rugged as the landscape itself. On this podcast we will explore the characters who have etched their names into the sun bleached history of this region. From outlaws and lawmen, to everyday folks who dared to dance with destiny, host Jody Slaughter explores the legends, the truths, and the tall tales that define this undefinable region.

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#2 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 1

Jun 28 2024 39 mins

In this episode, host Jody Slaughter delves into the life of Pinkie Roden, who built a West Texas bootlegging empire in Prohibition that lasted all the way into modern times.From moonshiner to political influencer, Pinkie's story is a blend of daring escapades, high-stakes chases, and a relentless pursuit of fortune. Seldom talked about today, Pinkie's mark is all over West Texas,

#1 - Judge Roy Bean: The West's Most Notorious Judge

Jun 15 2024 44 mins

In this premiere episode of WTX, host Jody Slaughter delves into the wild life of Judge Roy Bean, the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos."Step into the blistering heat of the 1890s in the remote town of Langtry, Texas. Here, amidst the dust and desert, Judge Bean held court in the Jersey Lilly Saloon with a pet bear by his side and a fearless grip on frontier justice.Follow Bea

WTX - A History of West Texas

By Jody Slaughter

#2 - Pinkie Roden: The Bootlegger King, pt. 1

#1 - Judge Roy Bean: The West's Most Notorious Judge