Writing The Westhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-the-west--6468658enHistoryCopyright Mike Messnerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d679e9b656fdb2b11a99c596d89e29e1.jpgWriting The Westhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-the-west--6468658Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:24:34 +0000Mike MessnerMike Messnerfeeds@spreaker.comThis podcast features stories and poems by Rick Steber. www.ricksteberauthor.comcleanepisodicWriting the West, Episode 32https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-32--68072230
  • Great Equalizer: the end of the cattle baron era...
  • Sacajawea: the woman who opened the West to whites...
  • The Cure: A sickly boy takes on the wilderness...
  • Daredevil: An Eastern author takes on a log flume...

    • ...and the poem "Eyes of Night" 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.
    ]]>    e25e63bc-93dd-4664-91c1-32c9c85e5d83Thu, 09 Oct 2025 02:38:12 +0000Mike MessnerThis episode includes the following stories: - Great Equalizer: the end of the cattle baron era... - Sacajawea: the woman who opened the West to whites... - The Cure: A sickly boy takes on the wilderness... - Daredevil: An Eastern author takes on a...
  • Great Equalizer: the end of the cattle baron era...
  • Sacajawea: the woman who opened the West to whites...
  • The Cure: A sickly boy takes on the wilderness...
  • Daredevil: An Eastern author takes on a log flume...

    • ...and the poem "Eyes of Night" 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.
    ]]>    553clean32full    Writing The West, Episode 31https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-31--67650144
  • Shanghai'd: Portland's a dangerous place for a drinking man...
  • Billy Clanton: One man's experience at the OK Corral...
  • Nonstop: From Japan to California, a la Charles Lindbergh...
  • Trail of Tears: The Umpqua tribe is forced off its homeland...
    • ...and a special offer from Rick and Mike!
    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.]]>    a2319d7f-e2a0-4394-b5a9-8440f1b7eb2cSat, 06 Sep 2025 00:15:06 +0000Mike MessnerThis episode includes the following stories: - Shanghai'd: Portland's a dangerous place for a drinking man... - Billy Clanton: One man's experience at the OK Corral... - Nonstop: From Japan to California, a la Charles Lindbergh... - Trail of Tears:...
  • Shanghai'd: Portland's a dangerous place for a drinking man...
  • Billy Clanton: One man's experience at the OK Corral...
  • Nonstop: From Japan to California, a la Charles Lindbergh...
  • Trail of Tears: The Umpqua tribe is forced off its homeland...
    • ...and a special offer from Rick and Mike!
    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.]]>    640cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 30https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-30--67404329
  • The Old Man of the Trail: A pioneer tries to make his path Westward a permanent one...
  • She Who Watches: A Native tribe leaves its legacy...
  • Ned the Carp: A cowboy talks about his favorite pet...
  • Pioneer Home: A woman tells about her first house in the West...

    • ...and the poem "World Goes " 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.
    ]]>    4d17d76f-98ef-48ad-a5a9-a17367224d5dSun, 17 Aug 2025 17:14:32 +0000Mike MessnerThis episode includes the following stories: - The Old Man of the Trail: A pioneer tries to make his path Westward a permanent one... - She Who Watches: A Native tribe leaves its legacy... - Ned the Carp: A cowboy talks about his favorite pet... -...
  • The Old Man of the Trail: A pioneer tries to make his path Westward a permanent one...
  • She Who Watches: A Native tribe leaves its legacy...
  • Ned the Carp: A cowboy talks about his favorite pet...
  • Pioneer Home: A woman tells about her first house in the West...

    • ...and the poem "World Goes " 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.
    ]]>    595cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 29https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-29--67034160
  • Orphans of the Trail: Mother and father die en route to the Oregon Country...
  • Amazing: A child is given a high standard to live up to...
  • Mountain Man Yarns: Jim Bridger tells a whopper ...
  • Geronimo: One of the last true Native American heroes...

    • ...and the poem "Distance" 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.
    ]]>    ab1249f1-3819-4e3e-ac4f-0a4be35ffea7Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:40:36 +0000Mike MessnerThis episode includes the following stories: - Orphans of the Trail: Mother and father die en route to the Oregon Country... - Amazing: A child is given a high standard to live up to... - Mountain Man Yarns: Jim Bridger tells a whopper ... -...
  • Orphans of the Trail: Mother and father die en route to the Oregon Country...
  • Amazing: A child is given a high standard to live up to...
  • Mountain Man Yarns: Jim Bridger tells a whopper ...
  • Geronimo: One of the last true Native American heroes...

    • ...and the poem "Distance" 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.
    ]]>    671cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 28https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-28--66733845
  • Confession: An old miner comes clean on his death bed...
  • Mountain Fever: Disease plagues the Native Americans of the Northwest...
  • Fate of the Tonquin: A culture clash leads to death and destruction...
  • Outlaw Roots: How Western gunfighters came to be...

    • ...and the poem "Roads" 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.]]>    2888b508-6583-4a71-a69d-631df8031ea5Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:58:06 +0000Mike MessnerThis episode includes the following stories: - Confession: An old miner comes clean on his death bed... - Mountain Fever: Disease plagues the Native Americans of the Northwest... - Fate of the Tonquin: A culture clash leads to death and destruction......
  • Confession: An old miner comes clean on his death bed...
  • Mountain Fever: Disease plagues the Native Americans of the Northwest...
  • Fate of the Tonquin: A culture clash leads to death and destruction...
  • Outlaw Roots: How Western gunfighters came to be...

    • ...and the poem "Roads" 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.]]>    695cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 27https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-27--66196495
  • 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.
    ]]>    7b20e78c-fade-4b29-aa4f-94b26c85b76fThu, 22 May 2025 02:30:58 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...
  • 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.
    ]]>    572cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 26https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-26--65895981
  • 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.]]>    9526f819-524b-4574-b414-86c40fb9c39fSun, 04 May 2025 05:36:58 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...
  • 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.]]>    602cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 25https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-25--65619561
  • 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.
    ]]>    7505b9e7-f23f-4857-a670-923b3bbeec5fFri, 18 Apr 2025 02:27:08 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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:...
  • 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.
    ]]>    627cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 24https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-24--65124397
  • 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.]]>    69f36582-52a4-40d3-af6f-e520166b266cWed, 26 Mar 2025 03:27:36 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...
  • 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.]]>    667clean24full    Writing the West, Episode 23https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-23--64780250
    • 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.]]>    b2c74ec7-35ab-48ec-8ada-3c1d03cd79d9Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:01:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...
    • 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.]]>    541clean23full    Writing the West, Episode 22https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-22--64532612
  • 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.]]>    857b457c-59ec-4c0b-9ff6-6445ef038c5fSun, 23 Feb 2025 20:35:59 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...
  • 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.]]>    607cleanfull    Writing the West, Episode 21https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-21--63722143
  • 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.]]>    ba32e78c-ff0c-490c-a22a-3b20a9d9c06eFri, 17 Jan 2025 04:37:29 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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:...
  • 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.]]>    573cleanfull    Writing the West: An Introductionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-an-introduction--63540138b0a3d591-3b81-481d-bf63-1ac5c796fcb0Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:59:00 +0000Mike MessnerA short summary of Writing the West and how you can access it. To appear on partner podcasts and elsewhere.70cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-1--63540142c827a61f-af4a-4b93-a3f5-6c2a7d9dc411Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:50:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...591cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-2--6354014635441785-7ff2-488f-a99b-3cc3be7c6727Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:45:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...553clean12fullWriting the West, Episode 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-3--63540154d21f034f-9239-4a14-bc10-f5c16ecfbd55Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:40:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...668clean13fullWriting the West, Episode 4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-4--63540148]]>be6e2e8f-2bda-4067-b0b8-920db727232dWed, 21 Jun 2023 06:35:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...]]>646cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 5https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-5--6354013967dca087-6c25-4bcb-b492-a19178697a91Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:30:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...655cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 6https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-6--63540172]]>3c4773cc-3379-4751-84dc-2769ff972fe6Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:25:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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...]]>596cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 7https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-7--635401747b7527c5-ccbe-4119-abcc-7b9741f2d939Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:20:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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.com569clean17fullWriting the West, Episode 8https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-8--63540151]]>b4d50b7e-ff6e-488e-9791-e6bf22f5d80dWed, 21 Jun 2023 06:15:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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 ]]>612cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 9https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-9--63540140]]>a1f7e26c-0b0e-4dcd-aa27-95f5c7b624b8Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:10:00 +0000Mike MessnerThis 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....]]>566cleanfullWriting the West, Episode 10https://www.spreaker.com/episode/writing-the-west-episode-10--63540143 Theme music is "Slowbro Daze " by Danny Lee Allison.
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    www.ricksteberauthor.com
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