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Through the eyes of the Lone Ranger’s trusted companion, this series revisits the most thrilling, heroic, and unforgettable adventures from one of radio’s greatest Western sagas. Ride alongside justice as masked legends, outlaws, and lawmen collide across dusty trails, hidden canyons, and frontier towns where danger is always just over the horizon. With rich storytelling, restored audio, and timeless performances, Tonto brings these classic tales back to life for a new generation, while honoring the spirit of the originals that captivated millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these stories for the first time, the call of the West is waiting.

Hi-yo Silver… away.]]>enSociety & CultureOTRPODShttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/88d1e69ceed85db9192312edc4675f19.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tonto-tales-of-the-lone-ranger--6929250Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:15:14 +0000OTRPODSOTRPODSinfo@blkventures.usStep into the untamed frontier with Tonto, a bold new journey into the legendary world of The Lone Ranger. Through the eyes of the Lone Ranger’s trusted companion, this series revisits the most thrilling, heroic, and unforgettable adventures from...
Through the eyes of the Lone Ranger’s trusted companion, this series revisits the most thrilling, heroic, and unforgettable adventures from one of radio’s greatest Western sagas. Ride alongside justice as masked legends, outlaws, and lawmen collide across dusty trails, hidden canyons, and frontier towns where danger is always just over the horizon. With rich storytelling, restored audio, and timeless performances, Tonto brings these classic tales back to life for a new generation, while honoring the spirit of the originals that captivated millions. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these stories for the first time, the call of the West is waiting.

Hi-yo Silver… away.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trouble-at-fort-gardner--72478680The Lone Ranger #886, "Trouble At Fort Gardner," a crisis unfolds when Private Carl Jordan convinces his best friend, sentry Stan Keating, to let him slip through the lines to marry his sweetheart Amy in Redwood City. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, investigating a series of thefts of arms and ammunition from the fort, witness a rider leaving camp despite the sentry's denial. When Jordan fails to return and twenty rifles with ammunition disappear that same night, Major Brandon accuses both soldiers of being traitors selling weapons to hostile Indians. Stan insists Carl only went to see his girl, but the Major refuses to believe him.
The confrontation escalates when Stan, outraged at being called a traitor, strikes Major Brandon in defense of his and Carl's honor. Though Stan cannot be convicted of theft, he faces court-martial for striking a superior officer and receives a dishonorable discharge. Two days later, a dejected Stan arrives at the Redwood City cafe looking for Amy, only to be approached by a mysterious stranger who knows his name and wants to talk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478680Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 30, 1938 The Lone Ranger #886, "Trouble At Fort Gardner," a crisis unfolds when Private Carl Jordan convinces his best friend, sentry Stan Keating, to let him slip through the lines to marry his sweetheart Amy in Redwood...The Lone Ranger #886, "Trouble At Fort Gardner," a crisis unfolds when Private Carl Jordan convinces his best friend, sentry Stan Keating, to let him slip through the lines to marry his sweetheart Amy in Redwood City. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, investigating a series of thefts of arms and ammunition from the fort, witness a rider leaving camp despite the sentry's denial. When Jordan fails to return and twenty rifles with ammunition disappear that same night, Major Brandon accuses both soldiers of being traitors selling weapons to hostile Indians. Stan insists Carl only went to see his girl, but the Major refuses to believe him.
The confrontation escalates when Stan, outraged at being called a traitor, strikes Major Brandon in defense of his and Carl's honor. Though Stan cannot be convicted of theft, he faces court-martial for striking a superior officer and receives a dishonorable discharge. Two days later, a dejected Stan arrives at the Redwood City cafe looking for Amy, only to be approached by a mysterious stranger who knows his name and wants to talk.]]>1762false1886fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mortgage-payment-due--72478678The Lone Ranger #885, "Mortgage Payment Due," follows rancher Clem Barton as he prepares to make a crucial $5,000 mortgage payment to Banker Shaw. After missing their initial meeting when Shaw departs on the evening stage to Gold City, Clem arranges to meet him the following night at ten o'clock. The money, borrowed from his wife Sophie's brother back East, represents their only chance to save the ranch. When Clem rides to town for their appointment, disaster strikes on the moonlit trail when a shot rings out from behind a cut bank, knocking him unconscious and leaving him robbed of the entire sum.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive on the scene just as the attack occurs, finding the wounded rancher on the trail. As they help Clem recover from his head wound, disturbing questions emerge about the robbery. The masked rider learns that only Banker Shaw knew about the cash, yet the mortgage holder would have no reason to steal money meant for himself. With Clem facing financial ruin and the circumstances of the ambush appearing increasingly suspicious, the Lone Ranger begins investigating what may be more than a simple robbery.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478678Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 28, 1938 The Lone Ranger #885, "Mortgage Payment Due," follows rancher Clem Barton as he prepares to make a crucial $5,000 mortgage payment to Banker Shaw. After missing their initial meeting when Shaw departs on the...The Lone Ranger #885, "Mortgage Payment Due," follows rancher Clem Barton as he prepares to make a crucial $5,000 mortgage payment to Banker Shaw. After missing their initial meeting when Shaw departs on the evening stage to Gold City, Clem arranges to meet him the following night at ten o'clock. The money, borrowed from his wife Sophie's brother back East, represents their only chance to save the ranch. When Clem rides to town for their appointment, disaster strikes on the moonlit trail when a shot rings out from behind a cut bank, knocking him unconscious and leaving him robbed of the entire sum.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive on the scene just as the attack occurs, finding the wounded rancher on the trail. As they help Clem recover from his head wound, disturbing questions emerge about the robbery. The masked rider learns that only Banker Shaw knew about the cash, yet the mortgage holder would have no reason to steal money meant for himself. With Clem facing financial ruin and the circumstances of the ambush appearing increasingly suspicious, the Lone Ranger begins investigating what may be more than a simple robbery.]]>1709false1885fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gold-mine-boundary--72478677In The Lone Ranger #884, "Gold Mine Boundary," a bitter dispute over mining claims leads to deception and danger in the gold country near Oak Falls. Bull and Jake, two dishonest prospectors, secretly tunnel from their worthless claim into the mine of Steve Gardner, where they discover a rich vein of gold ore on his property. When they attempt to buy Steve's claim at a low price, he angrily refuses, remembering how they previously cheated him on a fraudulent sale. Steve is caring for his ailing father and desperately needs money, but his stubborn pride and justified distrust won't allow him to do business with the two swindlers again.
Rebuffed in their attempt at a buyout, Bull hints at a sinister alternative plan involving Big Stone Canyon. Two weeks later, Bull intercepts Tonto on a mountain trail with a suspicious story about a lame horse and a lucrative gold discovery. He offers Tonto over a hundred dollars in gold to deliver a message to Steve Gardner, claiming Steve won't listen to him directly because of past bad blood between them. The setup suggests a dangerous trap is being laid for the unsuspecting prospector.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478677Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 26, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #884, "Gold Mine Boundary," a bitter dispute over mining claims leads to deception and danger in the gold country near Oak Falls. Bull and Jake, two dishonest prospectors, secretly tunnel from...In The Lone Ranger #884, "Gold Mine Boundary," a bitter dispute over mining claims leads to deception and danger in the gold country near Oak Falls. Bull and Jake, two dishonest prospectors, secretly tunnel from their worthless claim into the mine of Steve Gardner, where they discover a rich vein of gold ore on his property. When they attempt to buy Steve's claim at a low price, he angrily refuses, remembering how they previously cheated him on a fraudulent sale. Steve is caring for his ailing father and desperately needs money, but his stubborn pride and justified distrust won't allow him to do business with the two swindlers again.
Rebuffed in their attempt at a buyout, Bull hints at a sinister alternative plan involving Big Stone Canyon. Two weeks later, Bull intercepts Tonto on a mountain trail with a suspicious story about a lame horse and a lucrative gold discovery. He offers Tonto over a hundred dollars in gold to deliver a message to Steve Gardner, claiming Steve won't listen to him directly because of past bad blood between them. The setup suggests a dangerous trap is being laid for the unsuspecting prospector.]]>1775false1884fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moccasin-prints--72478675The Lone Ranger #883, "Moccasin Prints," the masked rider and Tonto respond to three gunshots in the night—a distress signal. They discover Cephas Conway dying from a gunshot wound. The old man struggles to reveal the identity of a killer who has already murdered three others, but dies before he can name the culprit. When Deputy Sheriffs Bart and Jack arrive moments later, they mistake the Lone Ranger for the murderer. He's forced to fight his way out to avoid capture, leaving himself the prime suspect in a string of mysterious deaths.
Now wanted for murder, the Lone Ranger must work outside the law to clear his name. The deputies report finding moccasin prints outside Cephas's house and glimpsing an Indian accomplice fleeing the scene, leading Sheriff Brell to order a manhunt for Tonto. With both the Lone Ranger and Tonto now wanted men, they face the challenge of proving their innocence while uncovering the real killer—someone Cephas had been close to identifying before his death. The masked man learns that Cephas had discovered crucial evidence about the murderer, but that information died with him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478675Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #883, "Moccasin Prints," the masked rider and Tonto respond to three gunshots in the night—a distress signal. They discover Cephas Conway dying from a gunshot wound. The old man struggles to reveal...The Lone Ranger #883, "Moccasin Prints," the masked rider and Tonto respond to three gunshots in the night—a distress signal. They discover Cephas Conway dying from a gunshot wound. The old man struggles to reveal the identity of a killer who has already murdered three others, but dies before he can name the culprit. When Deputy Sheriffs Bart and Jack arrive moments later, they mistake the Lone Ranger for the murderer. He's forced to fight his way out to avoid capture, leaving himself the prime suspect in a string of mysterious deaths.
Now wanted for murder, the Lone Ranger must work outside the law to clear his name. The deputies report finding moccasin prints outside Cephas's house and glimpsing an Indian accomplice fleeing the scene, leading Sheriff Brell to order a manhunt for Tonto. With both the Lone Ranger and Tonto now wanted men, they face the challenge of proving their innocence while uncovering the real killer—someone Cephas had been close to identifying before his death. The masked man learns that Cephas had discovered crucial evidence about the murderer, but that information died with him.]]>1760false1883fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-water--72478667The Lone Ranger #882, "Bad Water," finds construction overseer Jim Webster facing a crisis that could derail his railroad project. When workers at his camp fall violently ill with fever and one man dies, panic threatens to shut down the entire operation. A mysterious Indian named Tonto arrives in camp and diagnoses the problem as bad water, successfully treating the sick men and preventing further illness. Webster grows suspicious that someone deliberately filled the camp canteens from a contaminated spring, especially after discovering his medicine kit has been stolen.
When Webster reports the delays to his boss Felix Gibbons at the company's Green Flats office, he receives no sympathy. Gibbons refuses to pay for Tonto's help and threatens Webster with the loss of all wages if the contract isn't completed on schedule. The rival Maryland company stands ready to seize the lucrative railroad contract if Webster's crew falls behind. As Webster prepares to leave the office, secretary Miss Marley hints that she knows something important about the suspicious incidents at camp, setting the stage for a deeper conspiracy to sabotage the railroad's progress.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478667Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #882, "Bad Water," finds construction overseer Jim Webster facing a crisis that could derail his railroad project. When workers at his camp fall violently ill with fever and one man dies, panic...The Lone Ranger #882, "Bad Water," finds construction overseer Jim Webster facing a crisis that could derail his railroad project. When workers at his camp fall violently ill with fever and one man dies, panic threatens to shut down the entire operation. A mysterious Indian named Tonto arrives in camp and diagnoses the problem as bad water, successfully treating the sick men and preventing further illness. Webster grows suspicious that someone deliberately filled the camp canteens from a contaminated spring, especially after discovering his medicine kit has been stolen.
When Webster reports the delays to his boss Felix Gibbons at the company's Green Flats office, he receives no sympathy. Gibbons refuses to pay for Tonto's help and threatens Webster with the loss of all wages if the contract isn't completed on schedule. The rival Maryland company stands ready to seize the lucrative railroad contract if Webster's crew falls behind. As Webster prepares to leave the office, secretary Miss Marley hints that she knows something important about the suspicious incidents at camp, setting the stage for a deeper conspiracy to sabotage the railroad's progress.]]>1704false1882fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bullet-for-tonto-a--72478658The Lone Ranger #881, "Bullet For Tonto A,"
In the mining town of Burnside at the foot of Eagle Pass, tension erupts when the bitter Dan Latham confronts his niece Mary Frisbee on the street. Dan resents his former partner and brother-in-law Paul Frisbee, Mary's father, believing Paul swindled him out of his share of their mining claim years ago. Despite Paul's generosity over the years, giving Dan thousands of dollars out of sympathy, the angry drunk refuses to be grateful and threatens that he's finally going to "get square." When Dan roughly grabs Mary's arm, a helpful Indian named Tonto intervenes, earning Dan's hatred along with a vow of revenge against them all.
Mary returns home troubled by her uncle's behavior, sensing something more dangerous than his usual drunken complaints. Her concern deepens when Tonto arrives with alarming news: he overheard Dan talking with another man while refusing a drink and staying sober for once, saying he has "plenty big plans." Paul assigns his ranch hand Jim Brandt to escort Mary through Eagle Pass for her planned visit to her aunt, but the household remains uneasy about what Dan might be plotting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478658Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 19, 1938 The Lone Ranger #881, "Bullet For Tonto A," In the mining town of Burnside at the foot of Eagle Pass, tension erupts when the bitter Dan Latham confronts his niece Mary Frisbee on the street. Dan resents his...The Lone Ranger #881, "Bullet For Tonto A,"
In the mining town of Burnside at the foot of Eagle Pass, tension erupts when the bitter Dan Latham confronts his niece Mary Frisbee on the street. Dan resents his former partner and brother-in-law Paul Frisbee, Mary's father, believing Paul swindled him out of his share of their mining claim years ago. Despite Paul's generosity over the years, giving Dan thousands of dollars out of sympathy, the angry drunk refuses to be grateful and threatens that he's finally going to "get square." When Dan roughly grabs Mary's arm, a helpful Indian named Tonto intervenes, earning Dan's hatred along with a vow of revenge against them all.
Mary returns home troubled by her uncle's behavior, sensing something more dangerous than his usual drunken complaints. Her concern deepens when Tonto arrives with alarming news: he overheard Dan talking with another man while refusing a drink and staying sober for once, saying he has "plenty big plans." Paul assigns his ranch hand Jim Brandt to escort Mary through Eagle Pass for her planned visit to her aunt, but the household remains uneasy about what Dan might be plotting.]]>1773false1881fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trust-of-barnaby--72478655The Lone Ranger #880, "The Trust Of Barnaby,"
In the gold country surrounding Flat Rock, Barnaby Greer receives disturbing news from a St. Louis lawyer: his late brother Pete's three children are being sent west to claim their inheritance, a gold mine that Barnaby and his partner Stan Denton have been secretly working for themselves. Panicking over the prospect of having to account for all the gold they've taken, Stan hatches a plan to intercept the children at the stage depot. He meets young Tom, Sally, and little Betty with a convincing tale of woe—claiming their Uncle Barnaby is sick, the mine has caved in, and all the money is gone. Stan scrapes together just enough cash to send them back east on the next stage, playing on their sympathies and fears of becoming a burden.
However, Tonto encounters the children at the depot and grows suspicious of Stan's story. After speaking with the youngsters and witnessing Stan's hostile reaction, the faithful Indian companion rides to tell the Lone Ranger what he's discovered. As Stan races back to warn Barnaby that the children are now heading to the house instead of leaving town, the stage is set for the masked rider to intervene in this scheme to cheat innocent orphans out of their rightful inheritance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478655Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 16, 1938 The Lone Ranger #880, "The Trust Of Barnaby," In the gold country surrounding Flat Rock, Barnaby Greer receives disturbing news from a St. Louis lawyer: his late brother Pete's three children are being sent west...The Lone Ranger #880, "The Trust Of Barnaby,"
In the gold country surrounding Flat Rock, Barnaby Greer receives disturbing news from a St. Louis lawyer: his late brother Pete's three children are being sent west to claim their inheritance, a gold mine that Barnaby and his partner Stan Denton have been secretly working for themselves. Panicking over the prospect of having to account for all the gold they've taken, Stan hatches a plan to intercept the children at the stage depot. He meets young Tom, Sally, and little Betty with a convincing tale of woe—claiming their Uncle Barnaby is sick, the mine has caved in, and all the money is gone. Stan scrapes together just enough cash to send them back east on the next stage, playing on their sympathies and fears of becoming a burden.
However, Tonto encounters the children at the depot and grows suspicious of Stan's story. After speaking with the youngsters and witnessing Stan's hostile reaction, the faithful Indian companion rides to tell the Lone Ranger what he's discovered. As Stan races back to warn Barnaby that the children are now heading to the house instead of leaving town, the stage is set for the masked rider to intervene in this scheme to cheat innocent orphans out of their rightful inheritance.]]>1803false1880fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-rights--72478650The Lone Ranger #879, "Water Rights," the Masked Man and Tonto find themselves in the middle of a brewing range war between two prominent Texas ranchers, Bill Halstead and Bart Conway. When the sheriff and his deputy try to block their passage on the trail, the Lone Ranger learns that Halstead has dammed up a stream, diverting water from Conway's property to his own. The resulting feud has the entire region torn apart, with both sides exchanging gunfire and the law struggling to maintain order. Despite the sheriff's warnings, the Lone Ranger pushes past the roadblock, determined to investigate whether both men are truly at fault or if something more sinister is behind the conflict.
As the Lone Ranger continues his investigation, suspicious activity emerges. A mysterious man named Pete meets secretly with the sheriff's own deputy, discussing cattle deliveries and the progress of the feud with unusual interest. When Pete generously pays the deputy's drinking debts at the local cafe, it raises eyebrows and questions about what's really happening. The Lone Ranger must uncover whether this water rights dispute is genuine or if outside forces are manipulating both ranchers for their own gain.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478650Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 14, 1938 The Lone Ranger #879, "Water Rights," the Masked Man and Tonto find themselves in the middle of a brewing range war between two prominent Texas ranchers, Bill Halstead and Bart Conway. When the sheriff and his...The Lone Ranger #879, "Water Rights," the Masked Man and Tonto find themselves in the middle of a brewing range war between two prominent Texas ranchers, Bill Halstead and Bart Conway. When the sheriff and his deputy try to block their passage on the trail, the Lone Ranger learns that Halstead has dammed up a stream, diverting water from Conway's property to his own. The resulting feud has the entire region torn apart, with both sides exchanging gunfire and the law struggling to maintain order. Despite the sheriff's warnings, the Lone Ranger pushes past the roadblock, determined to investigate whether both men are truly at fault or if something more sinister is behind the conflict.
As the Lone Ranger continues his investigation, suspicious activity emerges. A mysterious man named Pete meets secretly with the sheriff's own deputy, discussing cattle deliveries and the progress of the feud with unusual interest. When Pete generously pays the deputy's drinking debts at the local cafe, it raises eyebrows and questions about what's really happening. The Lone Ranger must uncover whether this water rights dispute is genuine or if outside forces are manipulating both ranchers for their own gain.]]>1732false1879fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reward-notice--72478647The Lone Ranger #878, "Reward Notice," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a ranch near Dalton owned by Nick Kirby, a lawyer from the East who arouses the Ranger's suspicions. When they're later mistaken for Kirby and nearly shot, a desperate woman named Mrs. Dodwell reveals Kirby's sinister operation. The lawyer has been blackmailing former outlaws trying to live honest lives, forcing them to surrender half their cattle or face exposure to the authorities. When her husband Lem refused to pay, Kirby turned him in as an army deserter and collected a fifty-dollar bounty. Now Kirby has an entire ranch built on extortion, protected by the very people who want him dead—if anything happens to him, all his secrets will be revealed to the law.
The Ranger confronts Sheriff Allen in Dalton, discovering that the entire town lives under Kirby's thumb. The lawyer employs outlaws like Scar Larkin to work his ranch when his victims can't afford his demands, and the townspeople are forced to protect the man they despise most. The Ranger must find a way to bring this corrupt lawyer to justice without destroying the lives of those who've earned their second chance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478647Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 12, 1938 The Lone Ranger #878, "Reward Notice," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a ranch near Dalton owned by Nick Kirby, a lawyer from the East who arouses the Ranger's suspicions. When they're later mistaken for Kirby...The Lone Ranger #878, "Reward Notice," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at a ranch near Dalton owned by Nick Kirby, a lawyer from the East who arouses the Ranger's suspicions. When they're later mistaken for Kirby and nearly shot, a desperate woman named Mrs. Dodwell reveals Kirby's sinister operation. The lawyer has been blackmailing former outlaws trying to live honest lives, forcing them to surrender half their cattle or face exposure to the authorities. When her husband Lem refused to pay, Kirby turned him in as an army deserter and collected a fifty-dollar bounty. Now Kirby has an entire ranch built on extortion, protected by the very people who want him dead—if anything happens to him, all his secrets will be revealed to the law.
The Ranger confronts Sheriff Allen in Dalton, discovering that the entire town lives under Kirby's thumb. The lawyer employs outlaws like Scar Larkin to work his ranch when his victims can't afford his demands, and the townspeople are forced to protect the man they despise most. The Ranger must find a way to bring this corrupt lawyer to justice without destroying the lives of those who've earned their second chance.]]>1757false1878fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caught-red-handed--72478645The Lone Ranger #877, "Caught Red Handed," a railroad construction crew reaches a small community near the Rocky Mountains, where advance knowledge of the railroad's route could make unscrupulous men rich. Zeke Slathan, a cunning schemer, has uncovered the criminal past of Harvey Grant, assistant manager to construction boss John Shaw. Zeke blackmails Harvey into stealing secret railroad plans from the company safe, but they need a scapegoat to avoid suspicion. Their target is Jack Shaw, the boss's son.
Zeke lures young Jack into a rigged poker game and gets him deep in debt with IOUs totaling a thousand dollars. When Zeke demands that Jack steal his own father's railroad plans to settle the debt, Jack realizes he's been cheated and a violent confrontation erupts in the cafe. The Lone Ranger, watching nearby in disguise with Tonto, intervenes just as guns are drawn. The masked man sees through the scheme and sends Jack home to safety, but Zeke's plan may already be in motion as Harvey prepares to betray his boss and frame the innocent young man.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478645Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 9, 1938 The Lone Ranger #877, "Caught Red Handed," a railroad construction crew reaches a small community near the Rocky Mountains, where advance knowledge of the railroad's route could make unscrupulous men rich. Zeke...The Lone Ranger #877, "Caught Red Handed," a railroad construction crew reaches a small community near the Rocky Mountains, where advance knowledge of the railroad's route could make unscrupulous men rich. Zeke Slathan, a cunning schemer, has uncovered the criminal past of Harvey Grant, assistant manager to construction boss John Shaw. Zeke blackmails Harvey into stealing secret railroad plans from the company safe, but they need a scapegoat to avoid suspicion. Their target is Jack Shaw, the boss's son.
Zeke lures young Jack into a rigged poker game and gets him deep in debt with IOUs totaling a thousand dollars. When Zeke demands that Jack steal his own father's railroad plans to settle the debt, Jack realizes he's been cheated and a violent confrontation erupts in the cafe. The Lone Ranger, watching nearby in disguise with Tonto, intervenes just as guns are drawn. The masked man sees through the scheme and sends Jack home to safety, but Zeke's plan may already be in motion as Harvey prepares to betray his boss and frame the innocent young man.]]>1770false1877fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-little-red-schoolhouse--72478642The Lone Ranger #876, "The Little Red Schoolhouse," follows young rancher Jim Hudson as he faces mounting troubles in the cattle country. Jim has worked hard to build his modest spread, but powerful landowner Silas Markheim wants Jim's land for its water rights and will stop at nothing to get it. When Jim's cattle mysteriously die and his horses are poisoned, he suspects Markheim is behind the sabotage. Making matters worse, Jim has built a schoolhouse hoping to bring Mary Stevens, a teacher from back East, to serve the community and perhaps win her hand in marriage. However, Markheim controls the town so completely that he forbids families from sending their children to any school connected to Jim.
When Mary arrives on the stagecoach, she's met not by Jim but by his hired hand Dan, who reveals he has romantic interests of his own. Mary discovers there are no students for her school, as Markheim has intimidated the townspeople into keeping their children away. Young Dick Markheim and Sally express their disappointment at not being able to attend, hinting that not everyone supports Silas Markheim's tyrannical control. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger takes interest in the situation and heads up the hill to confront Markheim directly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478642Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 7, 1938 The Lone Ranger #876, "The Little Red Schoolhouse," follows young rancher Jim Hudson as he faces mounting troubles in the cattle country. Jim has worked hard to build his modest spread, but powerful landowner Silas...The Lone Ranger #876, "The Little Red Schoolhouse," follows young rancher Jim Hudson as he faces mounting troubles in the cattle country. Jim has worked hard to build his modest spread, but powerful landowner Silas Markheim wants Jim's land for its water rights and will stop at nothing to get it. When Jim's cattle mysteriously die and his horses are poisoned, he suspects Markheim is behind the sabotage. Making matters worse, Jim has built a schoolhouse hoping to bring Mary Stevens, a teacher from back East, to serve the community and perhaps win her hand in marriage. However, Markheim controls the town so completely that he forbids families from sending their children to any school connected to Jim.
When Mary arrives on the stagecoach, she's met not by Jim but by his hired hand Dan, who reveals he has romantic interests of his own. Mary discovers there are no students for her school, as Markheim has intimidated the townspeople into keeping their children away. Young Dick Markheim and Sally express their disappointment at not being able to attend, hinting that not everyone supports Silas Markheim's tyrannical control. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger takes interest in the situation and heads up the hill to confront Markheim directly.]]>1731false1876fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgotten-laws--72478638The Lone Ranger #875, "Forgotten Laws," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Springville, Texas, only to discover the peaceful town has fallen victim to a corrupt scheme. Judge Ezra Eccles and the sheriff have unearthed long-forgotten statutes from an old law book and are using them to systematically fleece honest citizens through excessive fines. When rancher Bill Stevens is arrested for carrying a gun and slapped with multiple penalties totaling over a hundred dollars, it becomes clear that no one is safe from these arbitrary prosecutions. Laws against hitching horses on Main Street, driving cattle through town, and even contempt of court are being weaponized for profit, with the judge and sheriff splitting the proceeds.
When the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a desperate cowman forced to drive his herd through treacherous swampland to avoid further fines, they learn the full extent of the conspiracy. The rancher has already lost his cash, his gun, and now must sell his cattle just to stay out of jail. Recognizing that these forgotten laws are being used to rob the townspeople blind, the Lone Ranger devises a plan. He sends Tonto into town with gold coins, deliberately making himself a target to expose the corrupt operation and restore justice to Springville.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478638Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 5, 1938 The Lone Ranger #875, "Forgotten Laws," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Springville, Texas, only to discover the peaceful town has fallen victim to a corrupt scheme. Judge Ezra Eccles and the sheriff have...The Lone Ranger #875, "Forgotten Laws," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Springville, Texas, only to discover the peaceful town has fallen victim to a corrupt scheme. Judge Ezra Eccles and the sheriff have unearthed long-forgotten statutes from an old law book and are using them to systematically fleece honest citizens through excessive fines. When rancher Bill Stevens is arrested for carrying a gun and slapped with multiple penalties totaling over a hundred dollars, it becomes clear that no one is safe from these arbitrary prosecutions. Laws against hitching horses on Main Street, driving cattle through town, and even contempt of court are being weaponized for profit, with the judge and sheriff splitting the proceeds.
When the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a desperate cowman forced to drive his herd through treacherous swampland to avoid further fines, they learn the full extent of the conspiracy. The rancher has already lost his cash, his gun, and now must sell his cattle just to stay out of jail. Recognizing that these forgotten laws are being used to rob the townspeople blind, the Lone Ranger devises a plan. He sends Tonto into town with gold coins, deliberately making himself a target to expose the corrupt operation and restore justice to Springville.]]>1764false1875fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/border-dope-smuggling--72478637The Lone Ranger #874, "Border Dope Smuggling," the masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto arrive at a border ranch seeking information about the local sheriff, only to be held at gunpoint by Betty Sanders. She mistakes the Lone Ranger for one of the dope smugglers who have been tormenting her father, Sheriff Pigleg Sanders, for six weeks. The smugglers have been cleverly planting false leads that send the sheriff on wild goose chases, keeping him occupied while they continue their illegal operations across the Mexican border. After the misunderstanding is cleared up and Tonto intervenes when ranch hand Buck Wilson attempts to ambush them, the Lone Ranger and Tonto head toward town to investigate.
Sheriff Sanders returns home frustrated and demoralized, having followed yet another false lead that turned out to be legitimate government agents. The smugglers' tactics have been so effective that Sanders fears he may have to resign his position after twelve years of distinguished service. When Buck Wilson reveals he found a paper dropped by the masked man containing what appear to be smuggling plans, the situation takes an unexpected turn that may finally provide the break the sheriff desperately needs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478637Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:08 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: September 2, 1938 The Lone Ranger #874, "Border Dope Smuggling," the masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto arrive at a border ranch seeking information about the local sheriff, only to be held at gunpoint by Betty Sanders....The Lone Ranger #874, "Border Dope Smuggling," the masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto arrive at a border ranch seeking information about the local sheriff, only to be held at gunpoint by Betty Sanders. She mistakes the Lone Ranger for one of the dope smugglers who have been tormenting her father, Sheriff Pigleg Sanders, for six weeks. The smugglers have been cleverly planting false leads that send the sheriff on wild goose chases, keeping him occupied while they continue their illegal operations across the Mexican border. After the misunderstanding is cleared up and Tonto intervenes when ranch hand Buck Wilson attempts to ambush them, the Lone Ranger and Tonto head toward town to investigate.
Sheriff Sanders returns home frustrated and demoralized, having followed yet another false lead that turned out to be legitimate government agents. The smugglers' tactics have been so effective that Sanders fears he may have to resign his position after twelve years of distinguished service. When Buck Wilson reveals he found a paper dropped by the masked man containing what appear to be smuggling plans, the situation takes an unexpected turn that may finally provide the break the sheriff desperately needs.]]>1768false1874fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/land-for-the-railroad--72478635The Lone Ranger #873, "Land For The Railroad,"
Old Zeke Hackett, once a prosperous cattle rancher, has fallen on hard times. Now reduced to owning only Cedar Valley and a small strip of land, he watches helplessly as his remaining cattle die from poisoned water holes. His neighbor Duke Bradley arrives with a suspiciously low offer of two thousand dollars for the valley, claiming underground seepage has contaminated the springs. Despite Zeke's fierce suspicions that Duke is somehow responsible for the poisoning and his wife Martha's reluctance to sell so cheaply, the desperate couple has little choice but to accept Bradley's offer.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a railroad surveying crew led by Jerry Duncan. The masked rider reveals his knowledge that the railroad plans to extend westward through Cedar Valley to Hinsdale, information he learned from superintendent Stanley. As Jerry grows suspicious of how much the Lone Ranger knows about the railroad's confidential plans, it becomes clear that someone stands to profit enormously if they can acquire land cheaply before news of the railroad's route becomes public. The Lone Ranger takes special interest in ensuring the railroad passes through Cedar Valley, hinting at a connection between Duke Bradley's land grab and the mysterious poisoned water.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478635Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 31, 1938 The Lone Ranger #873, "Land For The Railroad," Old Zeke Hackett, once a prosperous cattle rancher, has fallen on hard times. Now reduced to owning only Cedar Valley and a small strip of land, he watches helplessly...The Lone Ranger #873, "Land For The Railroad,"
Old Zeke Hackett, once a prosperous cattle rancher, has fallen on hard times. Now reduced to owning only Cedar Valley and a small strip of land, he watches helplessly as his remaining cattle die from poisoned water holes. His neighbor Duke Bradley arrives with a suspiciously low offer of two thousand dollars for the valley, claiming underground seepage has contaminated the springs. Despite Zeke's fierce suspicions that Duke is somehow responsible for the poisoning and his wife Martha's reluctance to sell so cheaply, the desperate couple has little choice but to accept Bradley's offer.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter a railroad surveying crew led by Jerry Duncan. The masked rider reveals his knowledge that the railroad plans to extend westward through Cedar Valley to Hinsdale, information he learned from superintendent Stanley. As Jerry grows suspicious of how much the Lone Ranger knows about the railroad's confidential plans, it becomes clear that someone stands to profit enormously if they can acquire land cheaply before news of the railroad's route becomes public. The Lone Ranger takes special interest in ensuring the railroad passes through Cedar Valley, hinting at a connection between Duke Bradley's land grab and the mysterious poisoned water.]]>1547false1873fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-diamond--72478633The Lone Ranger #872, "Stolen Diamond," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover signs of violence on the trail to Baker City—torn grass, blood, and black horse hairs caught in tree bark. Their concerns prove well-founded when they learn that Jason York, a prominent San Francisco jeweler visiting Baker City with a valuable diamond, has been murdered in his hotel room. Three local rivals—rancher Mort Prentice, banker Clem Sawyer, and gambler Phil Tracy—had all been competing to purchase the precious stone and were waiting to meet with York when his bodyguard, Dick Leonard, led them to the room.
The group discovers York's body and the diamond missing from its chamois bag. Suspicion immediately falls on Dick when Phil Tracy finds a dying note apparently written by York that reads, "I was shot by my bodyguard." Dick protests his innocence, claiming it's a frame-up, but Sheriff Beck arrives to find him held at gunpoint by the others. With circumstantial evidence mounting against the young bodyguard, the Lone Ranger and Tonto must unravel the truth behind the murder and the stolen diamond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478633Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 29, 1938 The Lone Ranger #872, "Stolen Diamond," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover signs of violence on the trail to Baker City—torn grass, blood, and black horse hairs caught in tree bark. Their concerns prove well-founded...The Lone Ranger #872, "Stolen Diamond," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover signs of violence on the trail to Baker City—torn grass, blood, and black horse hairs caught in tree bark. Their concerns prove well-founded when they learn that Jason York, a prominent San Francisco jeweler visiting Baker City with a valuable diamond, has been murdered in his hotel room. Three local rivals—rancher Mort Prentice, banker Clem Sawyer, and gambler Phil Tracy—had all been competing to purchase the precious stone and were waiting to meet with York when his bodyguard, Dick Leonard, led them to the room.
The group discovers York's body and the diamond missing from its chamois bag. Suspicion immediately falls on Dick when Phil Tracy finds a dying note apparently written by York that reads, "I was shot by my bodyguard." Dick protests his innocence, claiming it's a frame-up, but Sheriff Beck arrives to find him held at gunpoint by the others. With circumstantial evidence mounting against the young bodyguard, the Lone Ranger and Tonto must unravel the truth behind the murder and the stolen diamond.]]>1780false1872fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jailed-for-rustling--72478631The Lone Ranger #871, "Jailed For Rustling," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a mysterious cattle rustling operation in Crow Valley. For three years, ranchers like Bill Owens and his foreman Utah Simpson have been losing cattle, yet no one can figure out how the rustlers are moving the stolen herds. All suspicion falls on Nate Finch, owner of the Circle G ranch, since he's the only rancher in the valley who hasn't lost any cattle. The Lone Ranger learns that Soaplike Pass is the only practical route out of the valley, and it's been carefully watched, yet cattle continue to disappear without a trace.
When Bill Owens and the other ranchers join the sheriff for a systematic search of Nate's property, they find nothing suspicious—no blotted brands, no hidden cattle, no evidence of wrongdoing. The frustrated ranchers begin to wonder if one of their own might be the real culprit, using Nate as a convenient scapegoat. As tensions rise and Nate himself arrives to confront the searchers on his land, the Lone Ranger must solve a seemingly impossible puzzle before an innocent man is accused or the real rustlers escape justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72478631Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 26, 1938 The Lone Ranger #871, "Jailed For Rustling," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a mysterious cattle rustling operation in Crow Valley. For three years, ranchers like Bill Owens and his foreman Utah...The Lone Ranger #871, "Jailed For Rustling," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a mysterious cattle rustling operation in Crow Valley. For three years, ranchers like Bill Owens and his foreman Utah Simpson have been losing cattle, yet no one can figure out how the rustlers are moving the stolen herds. All suspicion falls on Nate Finch, owner of the Circle G ranch, since he's the only rancher in the valley who hasn't lost any cattle. The Lone Ranger learns that Soaplike Pass is the only practical route out of the valley, and it's been carefully watched, yet cattle continue to disappear without a trace.
When Bill Owens and the other ranchers join the sheriff for a systematic search of Nate's property, they find nothing suspicious—no blotted brands, no hidden cattle, no evidence of wrongdoing. The frustrated ranchers begin to wonder if one of their own might be the real culprit, using Nate as a convenient scapegoat. As tensions rise and Nate himself arrives to confront the searchers on his land, the Lone Ranger must solve a seemingly impossible puzzle before an innocent man is accused or the real rustlers escape justice.]]>1762false1871fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siege-of-fort-mason--72473075The Lone Ranger #870, "Siege Of Fort Mason," tension mounts as Fort Mason finds itself under siege by Chief Little Bear and his warriors. The attack comes at the worst possible time: half the fort's garrison is away with Captain Stewart, searching for the rebellious chief in the Cottonwood River country. Major Carson, commanding the undermanned fort, faces dwindling supplies and suspects a traitor within his ranks has been feeding information to the Indians. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Captain Stewart in the field and offer their scouting expertise to help find Little Bear, unaware that the chief has already struck at the fort itself.
As the siege enters its third day, Major Carson makes a desperate decision. With ammunition and food supplies running dangerously low, he must get word to Captain Stewart to return immediately. Sergeant Morton volunteers for the perilous mission to ride through enemy lines and reach the captain. The Major insists on immediate departure to prevent the suspected spy from learning of the plan, but Lieutenant Price protests the hasty action. As Sergeant Morton prepares to make his dangerous dash for freedom, the fate of Fort Mason hangs in the balance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72473075Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 24, 1938 The Lone Ranger #870, "Siege Of Fort Mason," tension mounts as Fort Mason finds itself under siege by Chief Little Bear and his warriors. The attack comes at the worst possible time: half the fort's garrison is away...The Lone Ranger #870, "Siege Of Fort Mason," tension mounts as Fort Mason finds itself under siege by Chief Little Bear and his warriors. The attack comes at the worst possible time: half the fort's garrison is away with Captain Stewart, searching for the rebellious chief in the Cottonwood River country. Major Carson, commanding the undermanned fort, faces dwindling supplies and suspects a traitor within his ranks has been feeding information to the Indians. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Captain Stewart in the field and offer their scouting expertise to help find Little Bear, unaware that the chief has already struck at the fort itself.
As the siege enters its third day, Major Carson makes a desperate decision. With ammunition and food supplies running dangerously low, he must get word to Captain Stewart to return immediately. Sergeant Morton volunteers for the perilous mission to ride through enemy lines and reach the captain. The Major insists on immediate departure to prevent the suspected spy from learning of the plan, but Lieutenant Price protests the hasty action. As Sergeant Morton prepares to make his dangerous dash for freedom, the fate of Fort Mason hangs in the balance.]]>1700false1870fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicine-man-s-treachery--72473074The Lone Ranger #869, "Medicine Man S Treachery,"
A treacherous plot threatens to ignite war between two friendly Indian tribes when Nokomas, daughter of Chief Lame Bear, is kidnapped in a nighttime raid. Black Fox, the jealous medicine man of Running Cloud's tribe, has hired outlaw Max Yeager and his gang to disguise themselves as Running Cloud's braves and seize the girl. The scheme is designed to provoke Lame Bear into attacking his longtime ally, allowing Black Fox to claim Lame Bear's considerable wealth after his defeat. While war drums beat ominously and Lame Bear prepares his warriors for revenge, Swift Eagle remains unconvinced that genuine braves committed the crime.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Swift Eagle, who suspects that white men painted as Indians are responsible for the abduction. With Nokomas now hidden in Black Fox's teepee and the outlaws waiting for their payment, time runs short to prevent a devastating conflict. The masked rider and his companions must race to expose the medicine man's treachery before Lame Bear launches his attack on the unsuspecting Running Cloud.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72473074Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 22, 1938 The Lone Ranger #869, "Medicine Man S Treachery," A treacherous plot threatens to ignite war between two friendly Indian tribes when Nokomas, daughter of Chief Lame Bear, is kidnapped in a nighttime raid. Black Fox,...The Lone Ranger #869, "Medicine Man S Treachery,"
A treacherous plot threatens to ignite war between two friendly Indian tribes when Nokomas, daughter of Chief Lame Bear, is kidnapped in a nighttime raid. Black Fox, the jealous medicine man of Running Cloud's tribe, has hired outlaw Max Yeager and his gang to disguise themselves as Running Cloud's braves and seize the girl. The scheme is designed to provoke Lame Bear into attacking his longtime ally, allowing Black Fox to claim Lame Bear's considerable wealth after his defeat. While war drums beat ominously and Lame Bear prepares his warriors for revenge, Swift Eagle remains unconvinced that genuine braves committed the crime.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Swift Eagle, who suspects that white men painted as Indians are responsible for the abduction. With Nokomas now hidden in Black Fox's teepee and the outlaws waiting for their payment, time runs short to prevent a devastating conflict. The masked rider and his companions must race to expose the medicine man's treachery before Lame Bear launches his attack on the unsuspecting Running Cloud.]]>1770false1869fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crooked-sheriff--72472869The Lone Ranger #868, "Crooked Sheriff," finds the Bar X trail herd from Texas approaching the halfway point of its long journey when an Indian named Tondo warns trail boss Walt Benson to avoid Bighorn County. Tondo explains that a new sheriff named Chuck Barker has replaced the honest Jake Carter and is running a crooked operation, but the confident Benson dismisses the warning and continues on. Sure enough, Sheriff Barker and county cattle inspector Martin Weaver soon arrive at the herd with a scheme to extort money from the drovers.
Barker and Weaver claim they must inspect the Texas cattle for fever before allowing them to pass through the county, threatening delays of a month or more that would devastate the Bar X outfit's schedule and profits. As the trail crew faces this corrupt shakedown, the situation grows increasingly tense. The masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto must find a way to expose the crooked sheriff's operation and help the honest cattlemen complete their journey without paying tribute to these fraudulent lawmen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472869Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 19, 1938 The Lone Ranger #868, "Crooked Sheriff," finds the Bar X trail herd from Texas approaching the halfway point of its long journey when an Indian named Tondo warns trail boss Walt Benson to avoid Bighorn County. Tondo...The Lone Ranger #868, "Crooked Sheriff," finds the Bar X trail herd from Texas approaching the halfway point of its long journey when an Indian named Tondo warns trail boss Walt Benson to avoid Bighorn County. Tondo explains that a new sheriff named Chuck Barker has replaced the honest Jake Carter and is running a crooked operation, but the confident Benson dismisses the warning and continues on. Sure enough, Sheriff Barker and county cattle inspector Martin Weaver soon arrive at the herd with a scheme to extort money from the drovers.
Barker and Weaver claim they must inspect the Texas cattle for fever before allowing them to pass through the county, threatening delays of a month or more that would devastate the Bar X outfit's schedule and profits. As the trail crew faces this corrupt shakedown, the situation grows increasingly tense. The masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto must find a way to expose the crooked sheriff's operation and help the honest cattlemen complete their journey without paying tribute to these fraudulent lawmen.]]>1774false1868fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/election-at-buffalo-point--72472868The Lone Ranger #867, "Election At Buffalo Point," the small frontier town of Buffalo Point faces a crucial election that could determine its future. Pete Sampson, a former rancher, challenges the corrupt Sheriff Charlie Wilson, who takes his orders from the ruthless land grabber Ace Dolan. Ace has been systematically stealing cattle and forcing honest ranchers to sell their spreads for almost nothing, using his hired gunmen to intimidate anyone who opposes him. When Pete and his supporters, including the elderly town doctor Gideon Wells, gather at the local cafe to rally support, Ace and Sheriff Wilson burst in with their gang to terrorize the voters into submission, making it clear that those who want to stay healthy better vote the right way.
After the violent confrontation, Pete and Doc Wells ride out of town, discouraged by how fear prevents honest citizens from standing up to Ace's criminal operation. Their prospects suddenly change when they encounter Tonto, who rides up on his paint horse with urgent news. The faithful Indian companion reveals that his white friend has a plan to help Pete win the election, and he asks them to follow him to learn how they can finally defeat the corrupt sheriff and his boss.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472868Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 17, 1938 The Lone Ranger #867, "Election At Buffalo Point," the small frontier town of Buffalo Point faces a crucial election that could determine its future. Pete Sampson, a former rancher, challenges the corrupt Sheriff...The Lone Ranger #867, "Election At Buffalo Point," the small frontier town of Buffalo Point faces a crucial election that could determine its future. Pete Sampson, a former rancher, challenges the corrupt Sheriff Charlie Wilson, who takes his orders from the ruthless land grabber Ace Dolan. Ace has been systematically stealing cattle and forcing honest ranchers to sell their spreads for almost nothing, using his hired gunmen to intimidate anyone who opposes him. When Pete and his supporters, including the elderly town doctor Gideon Wells, gather at the local cafe to rally support, Ace and Sheriff Wilson burst in with their gang to terrorize the voters into submission, making it clear that those who want to stay healthy better vote the right way.
After the violent confrontation, Pete and Doc Wells ride out of town, discouraged by how fear prevents honest citizens from standing up to Ace's criminal operation. Their prospects suddenly change when they encounter Tonto, who rides up on his paint horse with urgent news. The faithful Indian companion reveals that his white friend has a plan to help Pete win the election, and he asks them to follow him to learn how they can finally defeat the corrupt sheriff and his boss.]]>1714false1867fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-stevens-held-for-ransom--72472867The Lone Ranger #866, "Red Stevens Held For Ransom,"
Limpy Davis and his ruthless band of outlaws stage a daring train robbery near the newly opened railroad line, placing logs on the tracks to force the train to stop. Their target isn't gold or valuables, but a specific passenger: Ridge Stevens, a young man traveling west to meet his wealthy uncle and aunt, Jake and Martha Stevens, for the first time. The outlaws know that Jake Stevens, having no other kin, plans to leave his entire fortune to his nephew, making Ridge worth a hefty ten thousand dollar ransom. When Ridge resists capture, a struggle ensues and he suffers a serious head injury, falling unconscious.
Four days pass with no word from the kidnappers, leaving the sheriff baffled and Jake Stevens furious. When Tonto arrives at the sheriff's office seeking information about the train robbery, the lawman mistakenly believes the Indian is working with the outlaws. As tensions escalate and the sheriff threatens to jail Tonto, the Lone Ranger intervenes through a well-placed shot. Meanwhile, at the outlaws' camp, Ridge Stevens finally begins to stir from his unconscious state, and Limpy Davis watches anxiously, waiting to discover if his valuable hostage will survive.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472867Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 15, 1938 The Lone Ranger #866, "Red Stevens Held For Ransom," Limpy Davis and his ruthless band of outlaws stage a daring train robbery near the newly opened railroad line, placing logs on the tracks to force the train to...The Lone Ranger #866, "Red Stevens Held For Ransom,"
Limpy Davis and his ruthless band of outlaws stage a daring train robbery near the newly opened railroad line, placing logs on the tracks to force the train to stop. Their target isn't gold or valuables, but a specific passenger: Ridge Stevens, a young man traveling west to meet his wealthy uncle and aunt, Jake and Martha Stevens, for the first time. The outlaws know that Jake Stevens, having no other kin, plans to leave his entire fortune to his nephew, making Ridge worth a hefty ten thousand dollar ransom. When Ridge resists capture, a struggle ensues and he suffers a serious head injury, falling unconscious.
Four days pass with no word from the kidnappers, leaving the sheriff baffled and Jake Stevens furious. When Tonto arrives at the sheriff's office seeking information about the train robbery, the lawman mistakenly believes the Indian is working with the outlaws. As tensions escalate and the sheriff threatens to jail Tonto, the Lone Ranger intervenes through a well-placed shot. Meanwhile, at the outlaws' camp, Ridge Stevens finally begins to stir from his unconscious state, and Limpy Davis watches anxiously, waiting to discover if his valuable hostage will survive.]]>1756false1866fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-treasure-trove-mine--72472765The Lone Ranger #865, "The Treasure Trove Mine," old Ben Battle, known as one of the unluckiest prospectors in the West, stuns the citizens of Five Corners when he rides into town clutching a piece of smelted gold stamped with the initials "T.T." - proof he's discovered part of the legendary Treasure Trove mine shipment that vanished fifty years ago. The excited prospector quickly realizes his mistake in announcing his find so publicly. As Sheriff warns him, every fortune hunter in the territory will now follow his every move to locate the rest of the lost gold.
Ben's careless revelation attracts dangerous attention when outlaw Smoky Joe and his gang ambush the old prospector on the trail outside town. After wounding Ben and taking him prisoner, they plan to force him to reveal the exact location of his discovery at their hidden forest cabin. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, having heard reports of Ben's find, are already riding toward Five Corners to help the deserving prospector, but they may arrive too late to prevent the outlaws from extracting Ben's secret through violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472765Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 12, 1938 The Lone Ranger #865, "The Treasure Trove Mine," old Ben Battle, known as one of the unluckiest prospectors in the West, stuns the citizens of Five Corners when he rides into town clutching a piece of smelted gold...The Lone Ranger #865, "The Treasure Trove Mine," old Ben Battle, known as one of the unluckiest prospectors in the West, stuns the citizens of Five Corners when he rides into town clutching a piece of smelted gold stamped with the initials "T.T." - proof he's discovered part of the legendary Treasure Trove mine shipment that vanished fifty years ago. The excited prospector quickly realizes his mistake in announcing his find so publicly. As Sheriff warns him, every fortune hunter in the territory will now follow his every move to locate the rest of the lost gold.
Ben's careless revelation attracts dangerous attention when outlaw Smoky Joe and his gang ambush the old prospector on the trail outside town. After wounding Ben and taking him prisoner, they plan to force him to reveal the exact location of his discovery at their hidden forest cabin. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, having heard reports of Ben's find, are already riding toward Five Corners to help the deserving prospector, but they may arrive too late to prevent the outlaws from extracting Ben's secret through violence.]]>1770false1865fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-incriminating-letter--72472764The Lone Ranger #864, "The Incriminating Letter,"
When Civil War veterans Boliver Bates and Hacksaw Hastings arrive hungry and broke at the Lazy End Ranch, foreman Steve Manners welcomes them warmly and shares his hope of marrying Jane Colfax, the ranch owner's daughter. Their pleasant visit takes a dark turn when a stranger named Morgan rides up, causing Steve to react with visible fear. The two veterans secretly listen at the window and overhear Morgan blackmailing Steve with an incriminating letter from his outlaw past. Morgan demands that Steve help him rustle a thousand head of cattle from the Lazy End, threatening to expose Steve's criminal history and destroy his new life if he refuses.
Determined to help their generous friend, Boliver and Hacksaw set out to find the Lone Ranger and Tonto, hoping the masked man can save Steve from Morgan's scheme. As they search desperately across the territory with time running out, Steve faces an impossible choice between losing everything he's built or betraying the rancher who gave him a second chance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472764Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 10, 1938 The Lone Ranger #864, "The Incriminating Letter," When Civil War veterans Boliver Bates and Hacksaw Hastings arrive hungry and broke at the Lazy End Ranch, foreman Steve Manners welcomes them warmly and shares his...The Lone Ranger #864, "The Incriminating Letter,"
When Civil War veterans Boliver Bates and Hacksaw Hastings arrive hungry and broke at the Lazy End Ranch, foreman Steve Manners welcomes them warmly and shares his hope of marrying Jane Colfax, the ranch owner's daughter. Their pleasant visit takes a dark turn when a stranger named Morgan rides up, causing Steve to react with visible fear. The two veterans secretly listen at the window and overhear Morgan blackmailing Steve with an incriminating letter from his outlaw past. Morgan demands that Steve help him rustle a thousand head of cattle from the Lazy End, threatening to expose Steve's criminal history and destroy his new life if he refuses.
Determined to help their generous friend, Boliver and Hacksaw set out to find the Lone Ranger and Tonto, hoping the masked man can save Steve from Morgan's scheme. As they search desperately across the territory with time running out, Steve faces an impossible choice between losing everything he's built or betraying the rancher who gave him a second chance.]]>1721false1864fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conspiracy-for-revenge--72472763The Lone Ranger #863, "Conspiracy For Revenge," finds Tonto waiting outside a cafe in Rushville as tensions explode. Mel Nugent, freshly released from a two-year prison sentence, rides into town seeking vengeance against Dan Adams, the rancher whose testimony put him behind bars for rustling. After a tense confrontation at the cafe that nearly turns deadly, Sheriff intervenes and orders Mel out of town. However, outside in the shadows, Jake Dietz, a hand working on Dan Adams' ranch, approaches Mel with a sinister proposal. Jake harbors his own grudge against Adams and his son-in-law Clayton Summers for ruining his chances of marrying Adams' daughter. The two bitter men scheme to use the law itself as their weapon of revenge.
Meanwhile, Tonto takes a job as cook at the Adams ranch as part of a plan devised with the Lone Ranger. Just as Tonto arrives, Jake reports that a third of the cattle held in the corrals have been rustled overnight. As the men investigate the missing livestock and Jake claims to have found the rustlers' trail, the conspiracy begins to unfold with the masked rider's faithful companion positioned to uncover the truth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472763Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 8, 1938 The Lone Ranger #863, "Conspiracy For Revenge," finds Tonto waiting outside a cafe in Rushville as tensions explode. Mel Nugent, freshly released from a two-year prison sentence, rides into town seeking vengeance...The Lone Ranger #863, "Conspiracy For Revenge," finds Tonto waiting outside a cafe in Rushville as tensions explode. Mel Nugent, freshly released from a two-year prison sentence, rides into town seeking vengeance against Dan Adams, the rancher whose testimony put him behind bars for rustling. After a tense confrontation at the cafe that nearly turns deadly, Sheriff intervenes and orders Mel out of town. However, outside in the shadows, Jake Dietz, a hand working on Dan Adams' ranch, approaches Mel with a sinister proposal. Jake harbors his own grudge against Adams and his son-in-law Clayton Summers for ruining his chances of marrying Adams' daughter. The two bitter men scheme to use the law itself as their weapon of revenge.
Meanwhile, Tonto takes a job as cook at the Adams ranch as part of a plan devised with the Lone Ranger. Just as Tonto arrives, Jake reports that a third of the cattle held in the corrals have been rustled overnight. As the men investigate the missing livestock and Jake claims to have found the rustlers' trail, the conspiracy begins to unfold with the masked rider's faithful companion positioned to uncover the truth.]]>1788false1863fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-day-ride--72472761The Lone Ranger #862, "Four Day Ride," tensions mount as Chief Thundercloud faces pressure from the ambitious Red Crow to lead their tribe into war against Gray Wolf's people. After Standing Bear is murdered by Gray Wolf's braves—witnessed by two suspicious white men named Bart Daly and Shorty Crane—Red Crow demands immediate retaliation. Thundercloud, seeking peace, sends Tonto with an ultimatum: Gray Wolf must surrender the killers within two weeks by sundown, or the tribe will go to war. The Lone Ranger accompanies his faithful companion on this crucial mission, hoping to prevent bloodshed between the two tribes.
Meanwhile, Bart and Shorty reveal their true colors as they conspire with Red Crow to ensure war happens. They plant seeds of ambition in Red Crow's mind, suggesting that leading a successful war party is his path to becoming chief. The scheming trio hatches a dangerous plan to prevent the Lone Ranger and Tonto from returning in time with Gray Wolf's response, setting the stage for a desperate race against the two-week deadline.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472761Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 5, 1938 The Lone Ranger #862, "Four Day Ride," tensions mount as Chief Thundercloud faces pressure from the ambitious Red Crow to lead their tribe into war against Gray Wolf's people. After Standing Bear is murdered by Gray...The Lone Ranger #862, "Four Day Ride," tensions mount as Chief Thundercloud faces pressure from the ambitious Red Crow to lead their tribe into war against Gray Wolf's people. After Standing Bear is murdered by Gray Wolf's braves—witnessed by two suspicious white men named Bart Daly and Shorty Crane—Red Crow demands immediate retaliation. Thundercloud, seeking peace, sends Tonto with an ultimatum: Gray Wolf must surrender the killers within two weeks by sundown, or the tribe will go to war. The Lone Ranger accompanies his faithful companion on this crucial mission, hoping to prevent bloodshed between the two tribes.
Meanwhile, Bart and Shorty reveal their true colors as they conspire with Red Crow to ensure war happens. They plant seeds of ambition in Red Crow's mind, suggesting that leading a successful war party is his path to becoming chief. The scheming trio hatches a dangerous plan to prevent the Lone Ranger and Tonto from returning in time with Gray Wolf's response, setting the stage for a desperate race against the two-week deadline.]]>1778false1862fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guilty-knowledge--72472759In The Lone Ranger #861, "Guilty Knowledge," a cold-blooded murder shatters the peace of the range country near Meg's Crossing. Eric Wagner, a well-liked rancher with no known enemies, is shot dead from ambush by a hidden rifleman. When the Lone Ranger and U.S. Marshal Al Cook discover the body, they find mysterious hoof prints with a distinctive broken shoe that could identify the killer's horse. The masked rider convinces the marshal to keep Wagner's death secret while he investigates, volunteering to ride to Arizona to inform Eric's only heir, his niece Helen.
In Arizona, the Lone Ranger finds Helen Wagner struggling to save her failing ranch with only loyal cowhand Tom Forbes at her side. The situation grows tense when Greg Spencer, Helen's former fiancé who abandoned her when she lost most of her cattle, suddenly reappears asking for her hand in marriage. Tom suspects Greg's motives and challenges him, while Helen remains torn between the two men. The Lone Ranger must determine whether Helen's desperate financial situation and Greg's convenient timing connect to Eric Wagner's murder.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472759Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 3, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #861, "Guilty Knowledge," a cold-blooded murder shatters the peace of the range country near Meg's Crossing. Eric Wagner, a well-liked rancher with no known enemies, is shot dead from ambush by a...In The Lone Ranger #861, "Guilty Knowledge," a cold-blooded murder shatters the peace of the range country near Meg's Crossing. Eric Wagner, a well-liked rancher with no known enemies, is shot dead from ambush by a hidden rifleman. When the Lone Ranger and U.S. Marshal Al Cook discover the body, they find mysterious hoof prints with a distinctive broken shoe that could identify the killer's horse. The masked rider convinces the marshal to keep Wagner's death secret while he investigates, volunteering to ride to Arizona to inform Eric's only heir, his niece Helen.
In Arizona, the Lone Ranger finds Helen Wagner struggling to save her failing ranch with only loyal cowhand Tom Forbes at her side. The situation grows tense when Greg Spencer, Helen's former fiancé who abandoned her when she lost most of her cattle, suddenly reappears asking for her hand in marriage. Tom suspects Greg's motives and challenges him, while Helen remains torn between the two men. The Lone Ranger must determine whether Helen's desperate financial situation and Greg's convenient timing connect to Eric Wagner's murder.]]>1721false1861fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-the-lone-ranger--72472758The Lone Ranger #860, "Blame The Lone Ranger," a sinister plot unfolds as outlaw Matt Klein and his gang deliberately frame the masked rider for their crimes. After witnessing the Lone Ranger on his distinctive silver horse, Klein has gang member Squint Porter don a mask and ride a white horse during stage robberies, ensuring witnesses will blame the legendary hero. When the Lone Ranger arrives at Sheriff Bill Abbott's office to offer his help in solving the holdups, he finds himself facing suspicion from Abbott, stage agent Jake Faust, and Wells Fargo investigator Ray Davis. Despite the Lone Ranger's attempts to reason with them about how the outlaws are getting information about gold shipments, the lawmen remain skeptical of his intentions.
The situation turns dire when the very stage they were discussing arrives in town, its guard wounded and its gold stolen. The driver identifies a masked man on a white horse as the culprit, and suddenly the Lone Ranger finds himself the prime suspect. With Sheriff Abbott and his deputy Andy Symes preparing to pursue him, the masked rider must evade capture while somehow proving his innocence and exposing the real criminals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472758Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: August 1, 1938 The Lone Ranger #860, "Blame The Lone Ranger," a sinister plot unfolds as outlaw Matt Klein and his gang deliberately frame the masked rider for their crimes. After witnessing the Lone Ranger on his distinctive silver...The Lone Ranger #860, "Blame The Lone Ranger," a sinister plot unfolds as outlaw Matt Klein and his gang deliberately frame the masked rider for their crimes. After witnessing the Lone Ranger on his distinctive silver horse, Klein has gang member Squint Porter don a mask and ride a white horse during stage robberies, ensuring witnesses will blame the legendary hero. When the Lone Ranger arrives at Sheriff Bill Abbott's office to offer his help in solving the holdups, he finds himself facing suspicion from Abbott, stage agent Jake Faust, and Wells Fargo investigator Ray Davis. Despite the Lone Ranger's attempts to reason with them about how the outlaws are getting information about gold shipments, the lawmen remain skeptical of his intentions.
The situation turns dire when the very stage they were discussing arrives in town, its guard wounded and its gold stolen. The driver identifies a masked man on a white horse as the culprit, and suddenly the Lone Ranger finds himself the prime suspect. With Sheriff Abbott and his deputy Andy Symes preparing to pursue him, the masked rider must evade capture while somehow proving his innocence and exposing the real criminals.]]>1774false1860fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-of-the-wagon-train--72472757In The Lone Ranger #859, "Women Of The Wagon Train," the Lone Ranger and Tonto witness a buffalo stampede bearing down on a wagon train camped in a valley below. Though they try to warn the settlers, the herd sweeps through the camp, destroying wagons and scattering supplies. Miraculously, no one is killed, but the disaster proves to be the breaking point for many in the party. Led by the cantankerous Silas, several members want to abandon their journey west and return home. Grant Elder, the wagon train leader, struggles to maintain order as tempers flare and resolve wavers.
When the masked rider offers encouragement and assistance, Silas grows suspicious of his motives and questions why a stranger would care about their success. The situation grows more heated when Charlotte, wife of the doubting Paul, boldly speaks up to defend the women's right to have a voice in the decision. As Grant works to restore the damaged wagons, tensions simmer over whether the group will continue their perilous journey or turn back to the East, defeated by the harsh realities of frontier life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472757Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 29, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #859, "Women Of The Wagon Train," the Lone Ranger and Tonto witness a buffalo stampede bearing down on a wagon train camped in a valley below. Though they try to warn the settlers, the herd sweeps...In The Lone Ranger #859, "Women Of The Wagon Train," the Lone Ranger and Tonto witness a buffalo stampede bearing down on a wagon train camped in a valley below. Though they try to warn the settlers, the herd sweeps through the camp, destroying wagons and scattering supplies. Miraculously, no one is killed, but the disaster proves to be the breaking point for many in the party. Led by the cantankerous Silas, several members want to abandon their journey west and return home. Grant Elder, the wagon train leader, struggles to maintain order as tempers flare and resolve wavers.
When the masked rider offers encouragement and assistance, Silas grows suspicious of his motives and questions why a stranger would care about their success. The situation grows more heated when Charlotte, wife of the doubting Paul, boldly speaks up to defend the women's right to have a voice in the decision. As Grant works to restore the damaged wagons, tensions simmer over whether the group will continue their perilous journey or turn back to the East, defeated by the harsh realities of frontier life.]]>1782false1859fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-package--72472756The Lone Ranger #858, "The Package," finds the masked rider and Tonto making camp on the trail to Jackson City when they discover signs of recent activity at their campsite, including the dangerous loco weed often used by criminals. A riderless horse appears and urgently leads them through the woods to a grim discovery: a young man named Dan Kent, shot in the back and left for dead. The only clues to his identity are a watch with his name and a touching letter from his mother, who believes her son is living an honest life.
Meanwhile, in Jackson City, Dan's elderly mother Mrs. Kent visits the stagecoach office, anxiously awaiting a package containing six hundred dollars from her other son Pete to save her home from foreclosure. When the Lone Ranger tracks down the stage manager Red Murphy, he learns more about the Kent family while Murphy desperately pleads with the masked stranger not to harm the kind old woman. As the Lone Ranger investigates the connection between Dan's murder and his mother's expected package, a dangerous conspiracy begins to unfold involving the missing money and those who would kill to possess it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472756Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 27, 1938 The Lone Ranger #858, "The Package," finds the masked rider and Tonto making camp on the trail to Jackson City when they discover signs of recent activity at their campsite, including the dangerous loco weed often used...The Lone Ranger #858, "The Package," finds the masked rider and Tonto making camp on the trail to Jackson City when they discover signs of recent activity at their campsite, including the dangerous loco weed often used by criminals. A riderless horse appears and urgently leads them through the woods to a grim discovery: a young man named Dan Kent, shot in the back and left for dead. The only clues to his identity are a watch with his name and a touching letter from his mother, who believes her son is living an honest life.
Meanwhile, in Jackson City, Dan's elderly mother Mrs. Kent visits the stagecoach office, anxiously awaiting a package containing six hundred dollars from her other son Pete to save her home from foreclosure. When the Lone Ranger tracks down the stage manager Red Murphy, he learns more about the Kent family while Murphy desperately pleads with the masked stranger not to harm the kind old woman. As the Lone Ranger investigates the connection between Dan's murder and his mother's expected package, a dangerous conspiracy begins to unfold involving the missing money and those who would kill to possess it.]]>1711false1858fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/branded-a-coward--72472754The Lone Ranger #857, "Branded A Coward," finds the masked rider and Tonto seeking shelter at a remote ranch house near the Rio Grande, only to be met with gunfire. Ruth Taylor, mistaking them for someone else, fires at the strangers before apologizing. Circling back, the Lone Ranger and Tonto witness a troubling scene: ruthless rancher Steve Drago and his men terrorize Lee and Ruth Taylor, demanding they abandon their land. Drago has seized their water hole and threatens worse if they don't leave by noon the next day. When Lee fails to stand up to Drago's physical assault, Ruth makes a heartbreaking decision.
Lee believes he's cursed by his family's reputation for cowardice, convinced that because his father died without defending himself, he's destined for the same fate. Despite Ruth's protestations that he's stronger than he believes, Lee cannot overcome his self-doubt. The next morning, the Taylors load their belongings and leave their ranch. Ruth parts ways with her husband, telling him she'll wait for him to prove himself worthy of her respect and faith.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472754Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:06 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 25, 1938 The Lone Ranger #857, "Branded A Coward," finds the masked rider and Tonto seeking shelter at a remote ranch house near the Rio Grande, only to be met with gunfire. Ruth Taylor, mistaking them for someone else, fires...The Lone Ranger #857, "Branded A Coward," finds the masked rider and Tonto seeking shelter at a remote ranch house near the Rio Grande, only to be met with gunfire. Ruth Taylor, mistaking them for someone else, fires at the strangers before apologizing. Circling back, the Lone Ranger and Tonto witness a troubling scene: ruthless rancher Steve Drago and his men terrorize Lee and Ruth Taylor, demanding they abandon their land. Drago has seized their water hole and threatens worse if they don't leave by noon the next day. When Lee fails to stand up to Drago's physical assault, Ruth makes a heartbreaking decision.
Lee believes he's cursed by his family's reputation for cowardice, convinced that because his father died without defending himself, he's destined for the same fate. Despite Ruth's protestations that he's stronger than he believes, Lee cannot overcome his self-doubt. The next morning, the Taylors load their belongings and leave their ranch. Ruth parts ways with her husband, telling him she'll wait for him to prove himself worthy of her respect and faith.]]>1779false1857fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mortgage-on-wheat--72472750The Lone Ranger #856, "Mortgage On Wheat," Jeff and May Halstead take pride in their prosperous wheat farm near Graysville, Texas. With their three grown sons successfully established in their own careers and a bountiful harvest ready for cutting, the elderly couple looks forward to a comfortable future. Jeff has borrowed money from local businessman Cephas Cooper to finance his farming operation, with payment due on the twenty-fifth of the month. He confidently expects to repay the debt after selling his wheat crop, and he even used a thousand dollars from his son Luke to purchase an option on Cooper's additional land, planning to expand his operation.
When Jeff visits Cooper to discuss the promised loan for harvesting expenses, he discovers a shocking betrayal. Cooper denies ever making such a promise and reveals his true intentions: to foreclose on Jeff's property when the elderly farmer inevitably fails to meet the deadline without harvest money. The arrangement was a calculated trap from the beginning, designed to strip Jeff of everything he has worked for. When Jeff protests this cruel deception, Cooper's men prepare to throw him out of the store, but the Lone Ranger, disguised and present in the shop, intervenes to prevent the violence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472750Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 22, 1938 The Lone Ranger #856, "Mortgage On Wheat," Jeff and May Halstead take pride in their prosperous wheat farm near Graysville, Texas. With their three grown sons successfully established in their own careers and a...The Lone Ranger #856, "Mortgage On Wheat," Jeff and May Halstead take pride in their prosperous wheat farm near Graysville, Texas. With their three grown sons successfully established in their own careers and a bountiful harvest ready for cutting, the elderly couple looks forward to a comfortable future. Jeff has borrowed money from local businessman Cephas Cooper to finance his farming operation, with payment due on the twenty-fifth of the month. He confidently expects to repay the debt after selling his wheat crop, and he even used a thousand dollars from his son Luke to purchase an option on Cooper's additional land, planning to expand his operation.
When Jeff visits Cooper to discuss the promised loan for harvesting expenses, he discovers a shocking betrayal. Cooper denies ever making such a promise and reveals his true intentions: to foreclose on Jeff's property when the elderly farmer inevitably fails to meet the deadline without harvest money. The arrangement was a calculated trap from the beginning, designed to strip Jeff of everything he has worked for. When Jeff protests this cruel deception, Cooper's men prepare to throw him out of the store, but the Lone Ranger, disguised and present in the shop, intervenes to prevent the violence.]]>1775false1856fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-town-with-no-guns--72472746The Lone Ranger #855, "The Town With No Guns," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Wellsville, a peculiar settlement founded by Easterner Zeb Wells. The town operates under strict rules enforced by Marshal Nate Porter: all visitors must surrender their guns, and no fraternization is allowed between Wells' Eastern settlers and Westerners. Zeb Wells maintains an iron grip on the community, keeping residents' money in his personal safe and forbidding his daughter Rita from courting Cliff Dolan, a local rancher. The Lone Ranger grows concerned when he spots notorious outlaws Dorf Layton and Monty Meegan riding into town, suspecting they may know about the cash Wells keeps unprotected.
As tensions rise, young Cliff Dolan confronts Zeb Wells in his general store, declaring his intention to marry Rita despite her father's prejudice against Westerners. The confrontation turns violent when Wells threatens Cliff with a whip. Meanwhile, Tonto shadows the outlaws to discover their true intentions, while the Lone Ranger prepares to confront Wells about the danger his stubborn Eastern customs have brought to this frontier town.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472746Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 20, 1938 The Lone Ranger #855, "The Town With No Guns," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Wellsville, a peculiar settlement founded by Easterner Zeb Wells. The town operates under strict rules enforced by Marshal Nate...The Lone Ranger #855, "The Town With No Guns," the masked rider and Tonto arrive in Wellsville, a peculiar settlement founded by Easterner Zeb Wells. The town operates under strict rules enforced by Marshal Nate Porter: all visitors must surrender their guns, and no fraternization is allowed between Wells' Eastern settlers and Westerners. Zeb Wells maintains an iron grip on the community, keeping residents' money in his personal safe and forbidding his daughter Rita from courting Cliff Dolan, a local rancher. The Lone Ranger grows concerned when he spots notorious outlaws Dorf Layton and Monty Meegan riding into town, suspecting they may know about the cash Wells keeps unprotected.
As tensions rise, young Cliff Dolan confronts Zeb Wells in his general store, declaring his intention to marry Rita despite her father's prejudice against Westerners. The confrontation turns violent when Wells threatens Cliff with a whip. Meanwhile, Tonto shadows the outlaws to discover their true intentions, while the Lone Ranger prepares to confront Wells about the danger his stubborn Eastern customs have brought to this frontier town.]]>1684false1855fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-crawford-sisters--72472745The Lone Ranger #854, "The Crawford Sisters," two young women from Louisiana arrive in the West to join their Uncle Dan at the Bar Square Ranch, only to receive shocking news during their stagecoach journey. A fellow passenger, the wealthy rancher Pablo Vernado, informs Molly and Betty Crawford that their uncle has died under mysterious circumstances and that his ranch is suspected of harboring stolen cattle. Vernado ominously hints that he may have legal claims against the Bar Square himself.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto conduct their own investigation of the ranch and discover something suspicious: hundreds of cattle bearing Pablo's brand are scattered across Bar Square land, yet the brands appear unchanged. The masked rider, who knew Dan Crawford as an honest man, grows suspicious of Pablo's involvement and his convenient claims. When they encounter armed half-breeds working the ranch and spot what appear to be Pablo's men from across the border, the Lone Ranger realizes the Crawford sisters may be walking into a dangerous trap involving their uncle's disappearance and a scheme to steal their inheritance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472745Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 18, 1938 The Lone Ranger #854, "The Crawford Sisters," two young women from Louisiana arrive in the West to join their Uncle Dan at the Bar Square Ranch, only to receive shocking news during their stagecoach journey. A fellow...The Lone Ranger #854, "The Crawford Sisters," two young women from Louisiana arrive in the West to join their Uncle Dan at the Bar Square Ranch, only to receive shocking news during their stagecoach journey. A fellow passenger, the wealthy rancher Pablo Vernado, informs Molly and Betty Crawford that their uncle has died under mysterious circumstances and that his ranch is suspected of harboring stolen cattle. Vernado ominously hints that he may have legal claims against the Bar Square himself.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto conduct their own investigation of the ranch and discover something suspicious: hundreds of cattle bearing Pablo's brand are scattered across Bar Square land, yet the brands appear unchanged. The masked rider, who knew Dan Crawford as an honest man, grows suspicious of Pablo's involvement and his convenient claims. When they encounter armed half-breeds working the ranch and spot what appear to be Pablo's men from across the border, the Lone Ranger realizes the Crawford sisters may be walking into a dangerous trap involving their uncle's disappearance and a scheme to steal their inheritance.]]>1732false1854fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-horse-with-the-cross-j-brand--72472742The Lone Ranger #853, "The Horse With The Cross J Brand,"
When Sue Mulvey's prized horse Midnight is stolen by the same rustler who's been plaguing her father Jeb's Cross J Ranch, the 60-year-old rancher finally catches a break. After hearing Midnight's distress, Jeb discovers the thief's footprints in the muddy ground and carefully preserves them from the rain. But before he can share what he suspects with Sue, a bullet crashes through the window, striking him in the shoulder. Convinced the rustler was watching and shot to silence him, Sue races through the storm to fetch Doc Seely and the sheriff, desperately fearing her father is dying.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped beside the trail during the storm, hear Sue's frantic ride and split up to help—the Ranger following her while Tonto backtracks to the ranch. When Sue returns with Doc Seely, the sheriff, and his deputies, they make a startling discovery: despite his wound, Jeb Mulvey has vanished from the ranch house, and the mystery deepens as to where he's gone and who tried to kill him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472742Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 15, 1938 The Lone Ranger #853, "The Horse With The Cross J Brand," When Sue Mulvey's prized horse Midnight is stolen by the same rustler who's been plaguing her father Jeb's Cross J Ranch, the 60-year-old rancher finally...The Lone Ranger #853, "The Horse With The Cross J Brand,"
When Sue Mulvey's prized horse Midnight is stolen by the same rustler who's been plaguing her father Jeb's Cross J Ranch, the 60-year-old rancher finally catches a break. After hearing Midnight's distress, Jeb discovers the thief's footprints in the muddy ground and carefully preserves them from the rain. But before he can share what he suspects with Sue, a bullet crashes through the window, striking him in the shoulder. Convinced the rustler was watching and shot to silence him, Sue races through the storm to fetch Doc Seely and the sheriff, desperately fearing her father is dying.
Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped beside the trail during the storm, hear Sue's frantic ride and split up to help—the Ranger following her while Tonto backtracks to the ranch. When Sue returns with Doc Seely, the sheriff, and his deputies, they make a startling discovery: despite his wound, Jeb Mulvey has vanished from the ranch house, and the mystery deepens as to where he's gone and who tried to kill him.]]>1779false1853fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signed-confession--72472741The Lone Ranger #852, "Signed Confession," a deadly conspiracy threatens to cost an innocent rancher everything. When old Laif Catlett dies and leaves his Box B ranch to his son Larry, the young man finds himself framed for the murder of Bill Sweeney. Larry flees the district, but his uncle Jake Brimmer quickly takes control of the ranch. What Larry doesn't know is that Jake has made a sinister bargain with Sheriff Walt Travis, who witnessed Jake commit the actual murder and forced him to sign a confession. The sheriff promises to keep the document secret in exchange for half the ranch once Larry is hanged and Jake gains full ownership.
Three months later, Larry returns to River City determined to confront his crooked uncle and the corrupt sheriff, but his plan backfires when he's spotted, shot in the shoulder, and thrown in jail. The sheriff refuses to let Larry speak to anyone, and Jake hints at a new scheme to permanently eliminate his nephew. When the Lone Ranger arrives and secretly visits Larry's cell, he learns the young man's desperate situation. Soon Larry finds himself sharing a cell with another prisoner named Clegg, who claims to have stolen the deputy's keys and offers a chance at escape.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472741Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 13, 1938 The Lone Ranger #852, "Signed Confession," a deadly conspiracy threatens to cost an innocent rancher everything. When old Laif Catlett dies and leaves his Box B ranch to his son Larry, the young man finds himself...The Lone Ranger #852, "Signed Confession," a deadly conspiracy threatens to cost an innocent rancher everything. When old Laif Catlett dies and leaves his Box B ranch to his son Larry, the young man finds himself framed for the murder of Bill Sweeney. Larry flees the district, but his uncle Jake Brimmer quickly takes control of the ranch. What Larry doesn't know is that Jake has made a sinister bargain with Sheriff Walt Travis, who witnessed Jake commit the actual murder and forced him to sign a confession. The sheriff promises to keep the document secret in exchange for half the ranch once Larry is hanged and Jake gains full ownership.
Three months later, Larry returns to River City determined to confront his crooked uncle and the corrupt sheriff, but his plan backfires when he's spotted, shot in the shoulder, and thrown in jail. The sheriff refuses to let Larry speak to anyone, and Jake hints at a new scheme to permanently eliminate his nephew. When the Lone Ranger arrives and secretly visits Larry's cell, he learns the young man's desperate situation. Soon Larry finds himself sharing a cell with another prisoner named Clegg, who claims to have stolen the deputy's keys and offers a chance at escape.]]>1692false1852fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wrong-pete-lorenzo--72472740The Lone Ranger #851, "The Wrong Pete Lorenzo," finds the masked rider and Tonto arriving in Carson City just as chaos erupts. The town banker has been murdered during a robbery, and a witness named Felden claims to have seen the notorious killer Pete Lorenzo fleeing the scene. Felden provides a detailed description of the outlaw—a man with long, straggly hair and a distinctive limp from a bullet wound in his leg, riding a chestnut horse. Sheriff Connard quickly organizes a posse, with Felden riding along to identify the killer when they find him.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto follow at a distance, suspicious of the situation. As the posse searches the countryside, the masked man questions how Felden could be the only living witness to Pete Lorenzo when the killer's reputation suggests he leaves no one alive to identify him. When Felden leads a small group including Sheriff Connard to a campfire where they believe they've cornered Lorenzo, the Lone Ranger's doubts about the witness's story deepen, suggesting something more sinister may be unfolding.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472740Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 11, 1938 The Lone Ranger #851, "The Wrong Pete Lorenzo," finds the masked rider and Tonto arriving in Carson City just as chaos erupts. The town banker has been murdered during a robbery, and a witness named Felden claims to...The Lone Ranger #851, "The Wrong Pete Lorenzo," finds the masked rider and Tonto arriving in Carson City just as chaos erupts. The town banker has been murdered during a robbery, and a witness named Felden claims to have seen the notorious killer Pete Lorenzo fleeing the scene. Felden provides a detailed description of the outlaw—a man with long, straggly hair and a distinctive limp from a bullet wound in his leg, riding a chestnut horse. Sheriff Connard quickly organizes a posse, with Felden riding along to identify the killer when they find him.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto follow at a distance, suspicious of the situation. As the posse searches the countryside, the masked man questions how Felden could be the only living witness to Pete Lorenzo when the killer's reputation suggests he leaves no one alive to identify him. When Felden leads a small group including Sheriff Connard to a campfire where they believe they've cornered Lorenzo, the Lone Ranger's doubts about the witness's story deepen, suggesting something more sinister may be unfolding.]]>1745false1851fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/half-a-claim--72472739The Lone Ranger #850, "Half A Claim," begins when young prospector Jim Rockwell returns to his Uncle Ike's home with exciting news: he's discovered a rich gold strike. Concerned about his idle, dissipated cousin Matt, who spends his days gambling and drinking, Jim makes a generous offer. He proposes taking Matt back to the claim as a partner, hoping that honest work and the promise of wealth will reform him. Uncle Ike is grateful but skeptical, knowing Matt's troublesome nature all too well. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto observe the cousins' arrival in the remote gold country, noting that the shack they're building sits dangerously beneath unstable rocks on a hillside.
As Jim and Matt settle in to begin their mining operation, tension quickly develops between the hardworking Jim and the lazy, hot-tempered Matt. Matt smokes nervously and grows suspicious, even accusing Jim of tricking him about the claim's value. Jim has done most of the work building their shack while Matt contributed little, and he's rapidly losing patience with his cousin's "onry cussedness." With the Lone Ranger watching from afar and Matt's volatile temperament threatening to explode, trouble seems inevitable at this isolated mining camp.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472739Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 8, 1938 The Lone Ranger #850, "Half A Claim," begins when young prospector Jim Rockwell returns to his Uncle Ike's home with exciting news: he's discovered a rich gold strike. Concerned about his idle, dissipated cousin Matt,...The Lone Ranger #850, "Half A Claim," begins when young prospector Jim Rockwell returns to his Uncle Ike's home with exciting news: he's discovered a rich gold strike. Concerned about his idle, dissipated cousin Matt, who spends his days gambling and drinking, Jim makes a generous offer. He proposes taking Matt back to the claim as a partner, hoping that honest work and the promise of wealth will reform him. Uncle Ike is grateful but skeptical, knowing Matt's troublesome nature all too well. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto observe the cousins' arrival in the remote gold country, noting that the shack they're building sits dangerously beneath unstable rocks on a hillside.
As Jim and Matt settle in to begin their mining operation, tension quickly develops between the hardworking Jim and the lazy, hot-tempered Matt. Matt smokes nervously and grows suspicious, even accusing Jim of tricking him about the claim's value. Jim has done most of the work building their shack while Matt contributed little, and he's rapidly losing patience with his cousin's "onry cussedness." With the Lone Ranger watching from afar and Matt's volatile temperament threatening to explode, trouble seems inevitable at this isolated mining camp.]]>1746false1850fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-blind-see--72472736The Lone Ranger #848, "When The Blind See," trouble brews in Big Bend as an Eastern syndicate attempts to seize settler land based on an old land grant. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the stagecoach station hoping to meet a government representative who will announce the official decision settling the dispute. Philip Randolph, the shrewd and dishonest syndicate agent, has been pressuring discouraged settlers to sell their property for a fraction of its worth, claiming the government will rule against them. Only Amos Drake, the settlers' leader, keeps them from giving in to Randolph's schemes.
At the station, a shocking discovery unfolds when Sam, the beloved longtime stagecoach driver, is revealed to be blind. Despite his remarkable ability to drive the familiar horses on their regular route, station manager John Perry reluctantly dismisses him. Randolph arranges for Joe Lieber, a questionable character, to replace Sam as driver. When the government man finally arrives on the Kenwood stage, the Lone Ranger and Tonto suspect foul play as Joe deliberately diverts the coach off the main trail, clearly part of Randolph's plot to prevent the settlers from learning the truth about the government's decision.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472736Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 4, 1938 The Lone Ranger #848, "When The Blind See," trouble brews in Big Bend as an Eastern syndicate attempts to seize settler land based on an old land grant. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the stagecoach station hoping...The Lone Ranger #848, "When The Blind See," trouble brews in Big Bend as an Eastern syndicate attempts to seize settler land based on an old land grant. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the stagecoach station hoping to meet a government representative who will announce the official decision settling the dispute. Philip Randolph, the shrewd and dishonest syndicate agent, has been pressuring discouraged settlers to sell their property for a fraction of its worth, claiming the government will rule against them. Only Amos Drake, the settlers' leader, keeps them from giving in to Randolph's schemes.
At the station, a shocking discovery unfolds when Sam, the beloved longtime stagecoach driver, is revealed to be blind. Despite his remarkable ability to drive the familiar horses on their regular route, station manager John Perry reluctantly dismisses him. Randolph arranges for Joe Lieber, a questionable character, to replace Sam as driver. When the government man finally arrives on the Kenwood stage, the Lone Ranger and Tonto suspect foul play as Joe deliberately diverts the coach off the main trail, clearly part of Randolph's plot to prevent the settlers from learning the truth about the government's decision.]]>1751false1848fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-land--72472735The Lone Ranger #847, "The Secret Land," finds settlers lined up at the boundary of newly opened homestead territory, waiting for the cannon signal to stake their claims. Aaron Stewart and his wife Mary have made the long journey from the East, with Aaron planning to partner with Tom Granville to claim prime land Aaron scouted earlier. Mary warns her husband not to trust Granville, suspecting he still holds a grudge over her choosing Aaron years before. Her fears prove justified when Granville suddenly demands immediate payment on a two hundred dollar loan, seizing Aaron's horses when he cannot pay and leaving the couple stranded while claiming the choice land for himself.
As desperate Aaron moves from wagon to wagon begging for help, his fellow settlers refuse to spare horses or assistance, each focused on their own claims in tomorrow's land rush. With Mary ill from the hard journey and no way to move their wagon, the Stewarts face being abandoned on the prairie while everyone else races for homesteads at dawn. The couple's dreams of a new life seem crushed by Granville's calculated betrayal.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472735Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: July 1, 1938 The Lone Ranger #847, "The Secret Land," finds settlers lined up at the boundary of newly opened homestead territory, waiting for the cannon signal to stake their claims. Aaron Stewart and his wife Mary have made the...The Lone Ranger #847, "The Secret Land," finds settlers lined up at the boundary of newly opened homestead territory, waiting for the cannon signal to stake their claims. Aaron Stewart and his wife Mary have made the long journey from the East, with Aaron planning to partner with Tom Granville to claim prime land Aaron scouted earlier. Mary warns her husband not to trust Granville, suspecting he still holds a grudge over her choosing Aaron years before. Her fears prove justified when Granville suddenly demands immediate payment on a two hundred dollar loan, seizing Aaron's horses when he cannot pay and leaving the couple stranded while claiming the choice land for himself.
As desperate Aaron moves from wagon to wagon begging for help, his fellow settlers refuse to spare horses or assistance, each focused on their own claims in tomorrow's land rush. With Mary ill from the hard journey and no way to move their wagon, the Stewarts face being abandoned on the prairie while everyone else races for homesteads at dawn. The couple's dreams of a new life seem crushed by Granville's calculated betrayal.]]>1750false1847fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-against-geronimo--72472734In The Lone Ranger #846, "Three Against Geronimo," the masked rider and Tonto discover the feared Apache chief Geronimo leading a war dance in a remote valley. When they realize a major attack is being planned, Tonto infiltrates the gathering to learn the details of Geronimo's strategy. The wily chief, known as the Red Fox, reveals a cunning plan to approach Fort Custer under the guise of peace, carrying a peace pipe while concealing weapons beneath blankets. Once inside the fort's walls, the warriors will attack from within while the gates are opened for reinforcements, allowing Geronimo to seize the soldiers' guns and ammunition.
Armed with this critical intelligence, the Lone Ranger rides to Fort Custer to warn Captain Ruddy and his aide Peterson. Despite initial hostility and demands that he remove his mask, the Lone Ranger insists on speaking with the commander privately. With the fort's garrison of 123 men already weakened by dwindling food supplies and facing overwhelming odds of ten to one, the masked man must convince the skeptical captain to trust his information and prepare for Geronimo's treacherous deception before it's too late.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472734Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 29, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #846, "Three Against Geronimo," the masked rider and Tonto discover the feared Apache chief Geronimo leading a war dance in a remote valley. When they realize a major attack is being planned, Tonto...In The Lone Ranger #846, "Three Against Geronimo," the masked rider and Tonto discover the feared Apache chief Geronimo leading a war dance in a remote valley. When they realize a major attack is being planned, Tonto infiltrates the gathering to learn the details of Geronimo's strategy. The wily chief, known as the Red Fox, reveals a cunning plan to approach Fort Custer under the guise of peace, carrying a peace pipe while concealing weapons beneath blankets. Once inside the fort's walls, the warriors will attack from within while the gates are opened for reinforcements, allowing Geronimo to seize the soldiers' guns and ammunition.
Armed with this critical intelligence, the Lone Ranger rides to Fort Custer to warn Captain Ruddy and his aide Peterson. Despite initial hostility and demands that he remove his mask, the Lone Ranger insists on speaking with the commander privately. With the fort's garrison of 123 men already weakened by dwindling food supplies and facing overwhelming odds of ten to one, the masked man must convince the skeptical captain to trust his information and prepare for Geronimo's treacherous deception before it's too late.]]>1686false1846fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deal-for-soldiers-a--72472732The Lone Ranger #845, "Deal For Soldiers A,"
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are tracking the notorious Bull Kremer and his gang through the Blackfoot Hills when a massive explosion rocks the narrow mountain trail. They soon discover that Kremer has used blasting powder to trigger an avalanche, trapping a military detachment led by Lieutenant Jack Harris. The soldiers are carrying over $40,000 in Army payroll and funds for the Indian agent at Clear Lake. Sergeant Trask and his men find themselves caught between the impassable rockslide ahead and Kremer's gang closing in from behind.
Bull Kremer's carefully planned ambush succeeds as his outlaws overwhelm the soldiers and seize the cash. In a ruthless move, Kremer takes Lieutenant Harris hostage to prevent pursuit, warning Sergeant Trask that any shots fired will result in the lieutenant's death. Just as the situation grows desperate, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive on the scene. With the outlaws escaping up a hidden gully to the clifftop and a hostage's life hanging in the balance, the masked rider must organize a pursuit before Kremer reaches the safety of the Badlands.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472732Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 27, 1938 The Lone Ranger #845, "Deal For Soldiers A," The Lone Ranger and Tonto are tracking the notorious Bull Kremer and his gang through the Blackfoot Hills when a massive explosion rocks the narrow mountain trail. They...The Lone Ranger #845, "Deal For Soldiers A,"
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are tracking the notorious Bull Kremer and his gang through the Blackfoot Hills when a massive explosion rocks the narrow mountain trail. They soon discover that Kremer has used blasting powder to trigger an avalanche, trapping a military detachment led by Lieutenant Jack Harris. The soldiers are carrying over $40,000 in Army payroll and funds for the Indian agent at Clear Lake. Sergeant Trask and his men find themselves caught between the impassable rockslide ahead and Kremer's gang closing in from behind.
Bull Kremer's carefully planned ambush succeeds as his outlaws overwhelm the soldiers and seize the cash. In a ruthless move, Kremer takes Lieutenant Harris hostage to prevent pursuit, warning Sergeant Trask that any shots fired will result in the lieutenant's death. Just as the situation grows desperate, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive on the scene. With the outlaws escaping up a hidden gully to the clifftop and a hostage's life hanging in the balance, the masked rider must organize a pursuit before Kremer reaches the safety of the Badlands.]]>1744false1845fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lone-ranger-thief--72472731The Lone Ranger #844, "Lone Ranger Thief," a mysterious masked man riding a white horse is robbing prospectors and miners around Medicine Bowl of their gold and savings. When Tonto visits Lige Potter's general store, he learns that blacksmith Jim Blackwell has offered a $500 reward for any Indian, dead or alive, believing Tonto travels with the thief. The evidence seems damning: witnesses have seen the masked rider, and when Sandy Town was shot at, the bullet recovered was solid silver, just like those the Lone Ranger uses. However, Lige Potter and Sheriff Emerson have their doubts about the Lone Ranger's guilt, particularly since the legendary marksman somehow missed his target.
The real Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped nearby, learn they're being blamed for crimes they didn't commit. The clue of the silver bullet intrigues the masked rider, since he knows he didn't fire it. As more robberies occur and tension mounts in Medicine Bowl, an angry mob led by Jim Blackwell confronts Sheriff Emerson, demanding action. The Lone Ranger must find the real thief and prove his innocence before the vigilantes catch up with him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472731Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 24, 1938 The Lone Ranger #844, "Lone Ranger Thief," a mysterious masked man riding a white horse is robbing prospectors and miners around Medicine Bowl of their gold and savings. When Tonto visits Lige Potter's general store,...The Lone Ranger #844, "Lone Ranger Thief," a mysterious masked man riding a white horse is robbing prospectors and miners around Medicine Bowl of their gold and savings. When Tonto visits Lige Potter's general store, he learns that blacksmith Jim Blackwell has offered a $500 reward for any Indian, dead or alive, believing Tonto travels with the thief. The evidence seems damning: witnesses have seen the masked rider, and when Sandy Town was shot at, the bullet recovered was solid silver, just like those the Lone Ranger uses. However, Lige Potter and Sheriff Emerson have their doubts about the Lone Ranger's guilt, particularly since the legendary marksman somehow missed his target.
The real Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped nearby, learn they're being blamed for crimes they didn't commit. The clue of the silver bullet intrigues the masked rider, since he knows he didn't fire it. As more robberies occur and tension mounts in Medicine Bowl, an angry mob led by Jim Blackwell confronts Sheriff Emerson, demanding action. The Lone Ranger must find the real thief and prove his innocence before the vigilantes catch up with him.]]>1786false1844fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-for-valley-center--72472730The Lone Ranger #842, "Food For Valley Center," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating corruption at an Army post distributing flood relief supplies. When melting snow and floodwaters devastate several communities near the Northfield Army post, the government sends food and supplies for those in need. However, Lieutenant Spade Calhoun, temporarily in charge during Captain Curtis's absence, has partnered with a civilian named Squint Merkel to profit from desperate flood victims. Merkel intercepts people on the trail to the fort, convincing them to pay cash for food he claims is set aside for him, though the victims still receive their rations at the fort anyway.
The situation escalates when Dell Sturgis arrives from Valley Center seeking food for his entire town. After confronting Calhoun about the scheme and threatening to expose both him and Merkel to the captain, Sturgis becomes a target. Calhoun orders Merkel to silence Sturgis permanently, but the Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept Dell on the trail before violence can occur. Now the masked man must stop the corrupt lieutenant's operation and ensure the flood victims receive the help they desperately need.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472730Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 20, 1938 The Lone Ranger #842, "Food For Valley Center," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating corruption at an Army post distributing flood relief supplies. When melting snow and floodwaters devastate several...The Lone Ranger #842, "Food For Valley Center," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating corruption at an Army post distributing flood relief supplies. When melting snow and floodwaters devastate several communities near the Northfield Army post, the government sends food and supplies for those in need. However, Lieutenant Spade Calhoun, temporarily in charge during Captain Curtis's absence, has partnered with a civilian named Squint Merkel to profit from desperate flood victims. Merkel intercepts people on the trail to the fort, convincing them to pay cash for food he claims is set aside for him, though the victims still receive their rations at the fort anyway.
The situation escalates when Dell Sturgis arrives from Valley Center seeking food for his entire town. After confronting Calhoun about the scheme and threatening to expose both him and Merkel to the captain, Sturgis becomes a target. Calhoun orders Merkel to silence Sturgis permanently, but the Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept Dell on the trail before violence can occur. Now the masked man must stop the corrupt lieutenant's operation and ensure the flood victims receive the help they desperately need.]]>1783false1842fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunning-for-the-sheriff--72472728The Lone Ranger #841, "Gunning For The Sheriff," brings the masked rider and Tonto to the town of Winford, where they encounter a dangerous situation involving escaped prisoners and a targeted lawman. Dan Cooley and Wolf Brandt break out of Sheriff Greg Morgan's jail with help from an accomplice named Red. During the escape, Wolf shoots Deputy Judd in the back despite Dan's protests. Dan has been condemned to hang for the murder of old man Bailey, a crime he insists he didn't commit. The only evidence supporting his innocence is a mysterious letter bearing the name Clem Rabb, which Dan believes was dropped by the real killer. However, both escaped prisoners have deadly intentions toward Sheriff Morgan.
As a posse pursues the fugitives into the hills, the Lone Ranger and Tonto make camp near Winford, unaware of the violent jailbreak. The next morning, they encounter a wounded man who turns out to be a former sheriff now serving as deputy. With Dan Cooley sworn to gun down Sheriff Morgan in what he claims will be a fair fight, and Wolf Brandt equally determined to eliminate the only witness to his rustling charge, the masked rider faces a dangerous situation where truth and justice hang in the balance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472728Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 17, 1938 The Lone Ranger #841, "Gunning For The Sheriff," brings the masked rider and Tonto to the town of Winford, where they encounter a dangerous situation involving escaped prisoners and a targeted lawman. Dan Cooley and...The Lone Ranger #841, "Gunning For The Sheriff," brings the masked rider and Tonto to the town of Winford, where they encounter a dangerous situation involving escaped prisoners and a targeted lawman. Dan Cooley and Wolf Brandt break out of Sheriff Greg Morgan's jail with help from an accomplice named Red. During the escape, Wolf shoots Deputy Judd in the back despite Dan's protests. Dan has been condemned to hang for the murder of old man Bailey, a crime he insists he didn't commit. The only evidence supporting his innocence is a mysterious letter bearing the name Clem Rabb, which Dan believes was dropped by the real killer. However, both escaped prisoners have deadly intentions toward Sheriff Morgan.
As a posse pursues the fugitives into the hills, the Lone Ranger and Tonto make camp near Winford, unaware of the violent jailbreak. The next morning, they encounter a wounded man who turns out to be a former sheriff now serving as deputy. With Dan Cooley sworn to gun down Sheriff Morgan in what he claims will be a fair fight, and Wolf Brandt equally determined to eliminate the only witness to his rustling charge, the masked rider faces a dangerous situation where truth and justice hang in the balance.]]>1772false1841fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-banker-reforms--72472727The Lone Ranger #840, "The Banker Reforms," ruthless banker Martin Gates holds mortgages on nearly every home in Three Corners, and when a poor cattle year makes it impossible for ranchers to meet their payments, he forecloses without mercy. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive hoping to help the poverty-stricken townspeople, knowing that if given time to drive their cattle north where prices are better, the ranchers could pay their debts and save their homes. Meanwhile, two familiar Confederate veterans, Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hastings, show up at the sheriff's office with a scheme to help the town by running a poker game and paying a percentage of their winnings to the community.
The masked rider discovers that Bolivar and Hacksaw plan to take on Martin Gates himself at the card table, using a bankroll padded with worthless Confederate money to appear prosperous. As the Lone Ranger questions the sheriff about whose side he's really on, the stage is set for a confrontation that will determine whether Gates continues his stranglehold on Three Corners or finally learns a lesson about justice and mercy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72472727Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:18:40 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 15, 1938 The Lone Ranger #840, "The Banker Reforms," ruthless banker Martin Gates holds mortgages on nearly every home in Three Corners, and when a poor cattle year makes it impossible for ranchers to meet their payments, he...The Lone Ranger #840, "The Banker Reforms," ruthless banker Martin Gates holds mortgages on nearly every home in Three Corners, and when a poor cattle year makes it impossible for ranchers to meet their payments, he forecloses without mercy. The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive hoping to help the poverty-stricken townspeople, knowing that if given time to drive their cattle north where prices are better, the ranchers could pay their debts and save their homes. Meanwhile, two familiar Confederate veterans, Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hastings, show up at the sheriff's office with a scheme to help the town by running a poker game and paying a percentage of their winnings to the community.
The masked rider discovers that Bolivar and Hacksaw plan to take on Martin Gates himself at the card table, using a bankroll padded with worthless Confederate money to appear prosperous. As the Lone Ranger questions the sheriff about whose side he's really on, the stage is set for a confrontation that will determine whether Gates continues his stranglehold on Three Corners or finally learns a lesson about justice and mercy.]]>1713false1840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snake-oil--71468334The Lone Ranger #839, "Snake Oil," follows the masked rider and Tonto as they investigate a traveling medicine show run by the cunning Doc Stubbs. Stubbs operates a clever scheme, selling worthless snake oil tonic while warning crowds about pickpockets. His real plan is more sinister: when concerned customers check their pockets to make sure their money is safe, Stubbs' accomplice Sneed identifies which victims are worth robbing. After the show, Stubbs targets Jim Kendall, a rancher who just received payment for his cattle and foolishly purchased a whole case of the tonic.
The Lone Ranger observes Stubbs' methods carefully, staying hidden at the edge of the crowd to avoid revealing his identity. When Jim Kendall and his wife Marthy consume the snake oil, they quickly become drowsy and fall into a deep sleep. That night, Doc Stubbs and Sneed approach the Kendall home with criminal intent, unaware that the masked man and Tonto are secretly following them. The stage is set for the Lone Ranger to intervene and stop these traveling thieves from stealing Jim Kendall's cattle money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468334Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 13, 1938 The Lone Ranger #839, "Snake Oil," follows the masked rider and Tonto as they investigate a traveling medicine show run by the cunning Doc Stubbs. Stubbs operates a clever scheme, selling worthless snake oil tonic...The Lone Ranger #839, "Snake Oil," follows the masked rider and Tonto as they investigate a traveling medicine show run by the cunning Doc Stubbs. Stubbs operates a clever scheme, selling worthless snake oil tonic while warning crowds about pickpockets. His real plan is more sinister: when concerned customers check their pockets to make sure their money is safe, Stubbs' accomplice Sneed identifies which victims are worth robbing. After the show, Stubbs targets Jim Kendall, a rancher who just received payment for his cattle and foolishly purchased a whole case of the tonic.
The Lone Ranger observes Stubbs' methods carefully, staying hidden at the edge of the crowd to avoid revealing his identity. When Jim Kendall and his wife Marthy consume the snake oil, they quickly become drowsy and fall into a deep sleep. That night, Doc Stubbs and Sneed approach the Kendall home with criminal intent, unaware that the masked man and Tonto are secretly following them. The stage is set for the Lone Ranger to intervene and stop these traveling thieves from stealing Jim Kendall's cattle money.]]>1786false1839fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-clue-of-the-lazy-y--71468332In The Lone Ranger #838, "The Clue Of The Lazy Y," the masked rider and Tonto discover the body of a murdered man on the trail near Cranston. Shot from long range by rifle fire, the victim managed to write a dying message identifying his killers as Ed Scott and Lefty Cullen, along with the mysterious words "the lazy Y" before death claimed him. The only other identification is a partial letter signed by Jim Bayer. With the victim's pockets suspiciously empty and the killers having a several-day head start, the Lone Ranger has few leads to follow.
Meanwhile, Ed Scott and his accomplice Lefty Cullen have already arrived at the Lazy Y Ranch in Texas with the stolen papers they took from their victim. Posing as Jim Bayer himself, Scott produces marriage licenses and legal documents that convince Sheriff Bill Landis he is the legitimate owner. Catherine Bayer, the ranch owner's daughter, reluctantly accepts this stranger as her long-absent father, even as Scott announces his intention to sell the ranch. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must now ride to the Lazy Y to uncover the truth and bring these cold-blooded killers to justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468332Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 10, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #838, "The Clue Of The Lazy Y," the masked rider and Tonto discover the body of a murdered man on the trail near Cranston. Shot from long range by rifle fire, the victim managed to write a dying...In The Lone Ranger #838, "The Clue Of The Lazy Y," the masked rider and Tonto discover the body of a murdered man on the trail near Cranston. Shot from long range by rifle fire, the victim managed to write a dying message identifying his killers as Ed Scott and Lefty Cullen, along with the mysterious words "the lazy Y" before death claimed him. The only other identification is a partial letter signed by Jim Bayer. With the victim's pockets suspiciously empty and the killers having a several-day head start, the Lone Ranger has few leads to follow.
Meanwhile, Ed Scott and his accomplice Lefty Cullen have already arrived at the Lazy Y Ranch in Texas with the stolen papers they took from their victim. Posing as Jim Bayer himself, Scott produces marriage licenses and legal documents that convince Sheriff Bill Landis he is the legitimate owner. Catherine Bayer, the ranch owner's daughter, reluctantly accepts this stranger as her long-absent father, even as Scott announces his intention to sell the ranch. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must now ride to the Lazy Y to uncover the truth and bring these cold-blooded killers to justice.]]>1770false1838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ranger-impersonates--71468330The Lone Ranger #837, "The Ranger Impersonates," the masked man finds himself mistaken for a criminal conspirator when outlaw Butch Larson intercepts him on the trail. Believing the Ranger to be their contact, Larson reveals a plot to kidnap Captain Carter at North Pass and steal military secrets from his dispatch case. When the Ranger's true identity is discovered, he narrowly escapes in a blazing gunfight and races to warn the army officer. Despite Captain Carter's protests, the Ranger convinces him of the danger and borrows his uniform, horse, and identity to infiltrate the gang.
Disguised as Captain Carter, the Lone Ranger allows himself to be captured by outlaws Merton and Snake Handson at North Pass. The criminals rope and bind their prisoner, believing they have the real captain in their custody. As they escort him to a hidden cave, the outlaws reveal a sinister twist: they're holding Carter's daughter Sally hostage to force his cooperation in turning over the government plans. The Ranger now faces the dangerous task of maintaining his disguise while protecting both the military secrets and an innocent woman's life.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468330Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 8, 1938 The Lone Ranger #837, "The Ranger Impersonates," the masked man finds himself mistaken for a criminal conspirator when outlaw Butch Larson intercepts him on the trail. Believing the Ranger to be their contact, Larson...The Lone Ranger #837, "The Ranger Impersonates," the masked man finds himself mistaken for a criminal conspirator when outlaw Butch Larson intercepts him on the trail. Believing the Ranger to be their contact, Larson reveals a plot to kidnap Captain Carter at North Pass and steal military secrets from his dispatch case. When the Ranger's true identity is discovered, he narrowly escapes in a blazing gunfight and races to warn the army officer. Despite Captain Carter's protests, the Ranger convinces him of the danger and borrows his uniform, horse, and identity to infiltrate the gang.
Disguised as Captain Carter, the Lone Ranger allows himself to be captured by outlaws Merton and Snake Handson at North Pass. The criminals rope and bind their prisoner, believing they have the real captain in their custody. As they escort him to a hidden cave, the outlaws reveal a sinister twist: they're holding Carter's daughter Sally hostage to force his cooperation in turning over the government plans. The Ranger now faces the dangerous task of maintaining his disguise while protecting both the military secrets and an innocent woman's life.]]>1719false1837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silver-spur--71468328The Lone Ranger #836, "The Silver Spur," centers on Sandy Tyndale, a young man who has served two years in prison for shooting a crooked gambler in self-defense. The Lone Ranger, who originally brought Sandy in to face justice, promised to meet him when he was released and believes the young man has learned his lesson. However, when the stagecoach arrives in Pendleton, Sandy is nowhere to be found. Instead, the driver Abe Carter lies dead, five thousand dollars meant for banker Pottle's bank has been stolen, and one of Sandy's distinctive silver spurs is discovered caught in the stagecoach seat. Despite Sheriff Burt Gordon's faith in the young man and his daughter Lenore's heartbreak over her sweetheart's apparent betrayal, the evidence seems damning.
The Lone Ranger refuses to believe Sandy has broken his word and turned to murder and robbery. Along with Tonto, he sets out to find Sandy before a lynch mob can form, heading to the same cave hideout where Sandy fled years before. The masked man knows that if Sandy is innocent, someone has deliberately framed him, and without help, the young ex-convict will never survive long enough to face a fair trial.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468328Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 6, 1938 The Lone Ranger #836, "The Silver Spur," centers on Sandy Tyndale, a young man who has served two years in prison for shooting a crooked gambler in self-defense. The Lone Ranger, who originally brought Sandy in to face...The Lone Ranger #836, "The Silver Spur," centers on Sandy Tyndale, a young man who has served two years in prison for shooting a crooked gambler in self-defense. The Lone Ranger, who originally brought Sandy in to face justice, promised to meet him when he was released and believes the young man has learned his lesson. However, when the stagecoach arrives in Pendleton, Sandy is nowhere to be found. Instead, the driver Abe Carter lies dead, five thousand dollars meant for banker Pottle's bank has been stolen, and one of Sandy's distinctive silver spurs is discovered caught in the stagecoach seat. Despite Sheriff Burt Gordon's faith in the young man and his daughter Lenore's heartbreak over her sweetheart's apparent betrayal, the evidence seems damning.
The Lone Ranger refuses to believe Sandy has broken his word and turned to murder and robbery. Along with Tonto, he sets out to find Sandy before a lynch mob can form, heading to the same cave hideout where Sandy fled years before. The masked man knows that if Sandy is innocent, someone has deliberately framed him, and without help, the young ex-convict will never survive long enough to face a fair trial.]]>1780false1836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-in-hacksaw-a--71468327The Lone Ranger #835, "Woman In Hacksaw A," finds two irresponsible Civil War veterans, Hacksaw Hastings and Bolivar Bates, in trouble once again. Hacksaw boasts about the fortune he and Bolivar earned collecting taxes in Las Palmas County while sitting in Pete Greer's Acme Restaurant in Bensonville. His bragging catches the attention of waitress Aggie McGuire and Bart Sidney, and when Pete Greer slaps Aggie for chatting with customers instead of working, Hacksaw rushes to her defense. The confrontation quickly escalates into a violent brawl that leaves the restaurant wrecked.
The Lone Ranger intervenes just in time to help Hacksaw and Aggie escape before things get worse, warning Hacksaw to stay out of trouble. However, trouble follows them as Pete Greer rides out to the cabin where Bolivar is staying, demanding payment for the extensive damages to his establishment. With Hacksaw accused of running off with Aggie and owing a hundred dollars in damages, Bolivar must decide how to handle the situation while his partner remains mysteriously absent.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468327Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 3, 1938 The Lone Ranger #835, "Woman In Hacksaw A," finds two irresponsible Civil War veterans, Hacksaw Hastings and Bolivar Bates, in trouble once again. Hacksaw boasts about the fortune he and Bolivar earned collecting taxes...The Lone Ranger #835, "Woman In Hacksaw A," finds two irresponsible Civil War veterans, Hacksaw Hastings and Bolivar Bates, in trouble once again. Hacksaw boasts about the fortune he and Bolivar earned collecting taxes in Las Palmas County while sitting in Pete Greer's Acme Restaurant in Bensonville. His bragging catches the attention of waitress Aggie McGuire and Bart Sidney, and when Pete Greer slaps Aggie for chatting with customers instead of working, Hacksaw rushes to her defense. The confrontation quickly escalates into a violent brawl that leaves the restaurant wrecked.
The Lone Ranger intervenes just in time to help Hacksaw and Aggie escape before things get worse, warning Hacksaw to stay out of trouble. However, trouble follows them as Pete Greer rides out to the cabin where Bolivar is staying, demanding payment for the extensive damages to his establishment. With Hacksaw accused of running off with Aggie and owing a hundred dollars in damages, Bolivar must decide how to handle the situation while his partner remains mysteriously absent.]]>1837false1835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oil-lease-swindle--71468323The Lone Ranger #834, "Oil Lease Swindle," takes listeners to the booming Texas oil fields, where tensions run high between old-world ranchers and opportunistic speculators. Stonewall Gregory, a stubborn horse breeder, fiercely refuses to lease any portion of his Box G Ranch, particularly the north hundred acres, despite offers reaching $10,000. When two eastern oil men arrive at his door, Stonewall greets them with a shotgun, convinced that oil development will ruin his prized grazing land and the special creek water that makes his colts the finest in the southwest. His wife Martha tries to reason with him about the poor-quality northern pasture, but Stonewall remains unmovable, threatening to shoot any oil man who sets foot on his property.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto become involved when Tonto guides the easterners to Stonewall's ranch and later overhears their conversation. Reporting back to the masked man, Tonto reveals a disturbing truth: the oil men are crooks planning to obtain the lease but never pay for it. While the Lone Ranger initially believed the offer was legitimate and could help Stonewall through a difficult economic transition, he now realizes the rancher's stubborn resistance may have accidentally protected him from a dangerous swindle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468323Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: June 1, 1938 The Lone Ranger #834, "Oil Lease Swindle," takes listeners to the booming Texas oil fields, where tensions run high between old-world ranchers and opportunistic speculators. Stonewall Gregory, a stubborn horse breeder,...The Lone Ranger #834, "Oil Lease Swindle," takes listeners to the booming Texas oil fields, where tensions run high between old-world ranchers and opportunistic speculators. Stonewall Gregory, a stubborn horse breeder, fiercely refuses to lease any portion of his Box G Ranch, particularly the north hundred acres, despite offers reaching $10,000. When two eastern oil men arrive at his door, Stonewall greets them with a shotgun, convinced that oil development will ruin his prized grazing land and the special creek water that makes his colts the finest in the southwest. His wife Martha tries to reason with him about the poor-quality northern pasture, but Stonewall remains unmovable, threatening to shoot any oil man who sets foot on his property.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto become involved when Tonto guides the easterners to Stonewall's ranch and later overhears their conversation. Reporting back to the masked man, Tonto reveals a disturbing truth: the oil men are crooks planning to obtain the lease but never pay for it. While the Lone Ranger initially believed the offer was legitimate and could help Stonewall through a difficult economic transition, he now realizes the rancher's stubborn resistance may have accidentally protected him from a dangerous swindle.]]>1773false1834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rosalinda-mine--71468322The Lone Ranger #833, "The Rosalinda Mine," the Masked Rider and Tonto encounter Abe Chetwick on the plains after he's been forced to shoot his injured horse. Abe is traveling to Medicine Flats to hire gunmen who can force Ned Flavin to confess to murdering Dave Carter and stealing his gold claim, the Rosalinda Mine. Dave's widow, Molly, is Abe's daughter, and both believe Flavin either killed Dave himself or had him murdered after jumping his rightful claim. Though Abe offers to hire the Lone Ranger's guns, the masked man refuses, insisting that justice cannot be carried out through hired violence.
Meanwhile, Flavin confronts Molly at her home, warning her to stop spreading accusations against him. He claims he legally filed the Rosalinda claim and has witnesses to prove it, denying he ever saw Dave the night of his disappearance. When Molly strikes him with a bull whip and refuses to be intimidated, Flavin issues a threatening warning before leaving. As tensions escalate, Abe begins recruiting gunmen in town, determined to extract a confession from Flavin by force, setting the stage for a violent confrontation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468322Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 30, 1938 The Lone Ranger #833, "The Rosalinda Mine," the Masked Rider and Tonto encounter Abe Chetwick on the plains after he's been forced to shoot his injured horse. Abe is traveling to Medicine Flats to hire gunmen who can...The Lone Ranger #833, "The Rosalinda Mine," the Masked Rider and Tonto encounter Abe Chetwick on the plains after he's been forced to shoot his injured horse. Abe is traveling to Medicine Flats to hire gunmen who can force Ned Flavin to confess to murdering Dave Carter and stealing his gold claim, the Rosalinda Mine. Dave's widow, Molly, is Abe's daughter, and both believe Flavin either killed Dave himself or had him murdered after jumping his rightful claim. Though Abe offers to hire the Lone Ranger's guns, the masked man refuses, insisting that justice cannot be carried out through hired violence.
Meanwhile, Flavin confronts Molly at her home, warning her to stop spreading accusations against him. He claims he legally filed the Rosalinda claim and has witnesses to prove it, denying he ever saw Dave the night of his disappearance. When Molly strikes him with a bull whip and refuses to be intimidated, Flavin issues a threatening warning before leaving. As tensions escalate, Abe begins recruiting gunmen in town, determined to extract a confession from Flavin by force, setting the stage for a violent confrontation.]]>1785false1833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/border-rustlers--71468320The Lone Ranger #832, "Border Rustlers," the masked rider and Tonto find themselves investigating a ruthless rustling operation that has plagued Black Hawk Valley for three years. Rancher Clay Remsen is losing hundreds of cattle to thieves who drive stolen herds through the rocky canyons of the hills, where the hardened lava floors leave no trail to follow. After rustlers strike again, stealing 400 head from Remsen's range, Sheriff Dave and the local ranchers find themselves helpless to track the criminals. Frustrated by the lawmen's failures, Remsen declares he will fight the rustlers alone and begins buying out his desperate neighbors who can no longer sustain their losses.
By chance, the Lone Ranger and Tonto camp beside one of the canyons just as rustlers drive a stolen herd past them in the darkness. Recognizing the opportunity, the masked man and his faithful companion follow the cattle throughout the night and into the next day, determined to discover who receives the stolen stock across the border and ultimately unmask the mastermind behind the rustling operation that threatens to destroy Black Hawk Valley's honest ranchers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468320Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 27, 1938 The Lone Ranger #832, "Border Rustlers," the masked rider and Tonto find themselves investigating a ruthless rustling operation that has plagued Black Hawk Valley for three years. Rancher Clay Remsen is losing hundreds...The Lone Ranger #832, "Border Rustlers," the masked rider and Tonto find themselves investigating a ruthless rustling operation that has plagued Black Hawk Valley for three years. Rancher Clay Remsen is losing hundreds of cattle to thieves who drive stolen herds through the rocky canyons of the hills, where the hardened lava floors leave no trail to follow. After rustlers strike again, stealing 400 head from Remsen's range, Sheriff Dave and the local ranchers find themselves helpless to track the criminals. Frustrated by the lawmen's failures, Remsen declares he will fight the rustlers alone and begins buying out his desperate neighbors who can no longer sustain their losses.
By chance, the Lone Ranger and Tonto camp beside one of the canyons just as rustlers drive a stolen herd past them in the darkness. Recognizing the opportunity, the masked man and his faithful companion follow the cattle throughout the night and into the next day, determined to discover who receives the stolen stock across the border and ultimately unmask the mastermind behind the rustling operation that threatens to destroy Black Hawk Valley's honest ranchers.]]>1784false1832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-word-of-a-soldier--71468319The Lone Ranger #831, "The Word Of A Soldier," retired Colonel Marberry welcomes Lieutenant Bart Benson to his ranch as the son of an old army friend. The smooth-talking Benson quickly ingratiates himself with the aging, wounded Colonel, taking over ranch operations and systematically removing anyone who might stand in his way. When foreman Lem questions Benson's authority, the schemer plants seeds of doubt with the Colonel, falsely suggesting romantic entanglements and disloyalty. The Colonel, placing blind faith in "the word of a soldier," sides with Benson against both Lem and his own daughter Betty.
As Benson consolidates power, he fires loyal ranch hands and replaces them with his own men. When Lem suddenly disappears, the household maid Chiquita reveals a dark truth to Betty: the foreman didn't simply quit but was murdered by Benson's henchmen. Now held prisoner in her own home by armed guards, Betty realizes the full extent of Benson's sinister plan to marry her, take control of the ranch, and possibly eliminate her father. The Lone Ranger and Tonto race toward the Marberry ranch as the danger escalates.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468319Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 25, 1938 The Lone Ranger #831, "The Word Of A Soldier," retired Colonel Marberry welcomes Lieutenant Bart Benson to his ranch as the son of an old army friend. The smooth-talking Benson quickly ingratiates himself with the...The Lone Ranger #831, "The Word Of A Soldier," retired Colonel Marberry welcomes Lieutenant Bart Benson to his ranch as the son of an old army friend. The smooth-talking Benson quickly ingratiates himself with the aging, wounded Colonel, taking over ranch operations and systematically removing anyone who might stand in his way. When foreman Lem questions Benson's authority, the schemer plants seeds of doubt with the Colonel, falsely suggesting romantic entanglements and disloyalty. The Colonel, placing blind faith in "the word of a soldier," sides with Benson against both Lem and his own daughter Betty.
As Benson consolidates power, he fires loyal ranch hands and replaces them with his own men. When Lem suddenly disappears, the household maid Chiquita reveals a dark truth to Betty: the foreman didn't simply quit but was murdered by Benson's henchmen. Now held prisoner in her own home by armed guards, Betty realizes the full extent of Benson's sinister plan to marry her, take control of the ranch, and possibly eliminate her father. The Lone Ranger and Tonto race toward the Marberry ranch as the danger escalates.]]>1728false1831fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cottonwood-dam--71468316The Lone Ranger #830, "Cottonwood Dam,"
A wagon train led by old Peter Ridley faces internal strife as it approaches the fork where the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail divide. Ridley's former friend Amos Carver has grown increasingly antagonistic, encouraged by scout Sam Dougal's subtle manipulation. When Ridley forbids the senseless killing of buffalo for sport, Carver openly defies him and declares that half the party will follow his leadership instead. The two men agree to split the wagon train at the fork, with each group choosing a different trail. Unknown to both leaders, their conflict is no accident.
Meanwhile, Tonto has been spying on a group of outlaws posing as trappers in the nearby hills, led by a man named Rick Logan. The criminals have planted Sam Dougal with the wagon train to deliberately sow discord between Ridley and Carver. When Buck, one of the outlaws, spots movement in the bushes, he shoots Tonto, and the faithful companion is captured. As the outlaws discuss their scheme to exploit the divided wagon train, they must now decide what to do with their unexpected prisoner.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468316Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #830, "Cottonwood Dam," A wagon train led by old Peter Ridley faces internal strife as it approaches the fork where the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail divide. Ridley's former friend Amos Carver has...The Lone Ranger #830, "Cottonwood Dam,"
A wagon train led by old Peter Ridley faces internal strife as it approaches the fork where the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail divide. Ridley's former friend Amos Carver has grown increasingly antagonistic, encouraged by scout Sam Dougal's subtle manipulation. When Ridley forbids the senseless killing of buffalo for sport, Carver openly defies him and declares that half the party will follow his leadership instead. The two men agree to split the wagon train at the fork, with each group choosing a different trail. Unknown to both leaders, their conflict is no accident.
Meanwhile, Tonto has been spying on a group of outlaws posing as trappers in the nearby hills, led by a man named Rick Logan. The criminals have planted Sam Dougal with the wagon train to deliberately sow discord between Ridley and Carver. When Buck, one of the outlaws, spots movement in the bushes, he shoots Tonto, and the faithful companion is captured. As the outlaws discuss their scheme to exploit the divided wagon train, they must now decide what to do with their unexpected prisoner.]]>1728false1830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confederate-money--71468315The Lone Ranger #829, "Confederate Money," finds two ragged Confederate veterans, Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hawkins, down on their luck after the Civil War with nothing but worthless Confederate paper money and empty stomachs. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter the hungry soldiers on the trail, they share a meal and suggest the men apply for a dangerous job: collecting federal taxes in Las Palmas County, where previous collectors have met violent ends. The ranchers, bitter Confederate sympathizers, refuse to pay the hated Yankee government.
The Lone Ranger devises a clever plan to help the veterans succeed. When Bolivar and Hacksaw receive the tax collector assignment from Commissioner Clint Bradley, the masked man and Tonto ride ahead to the first ranch on their route. At Barnaby Lee's property, the Lone Ranger poses as a bandit and demands Lee's hidden gold at gunpoint. Just as the old soldiers arrive to collect taxes, Lee finds himself in a precarious situation with the masked man lurking in the shadows, turning what seemed like an impossible task into an unexpectedly cooperative encounter.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468315Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 20, 1938 The Lone Ranger #829, "Confederate Money," finds two ragged Confederate veterans, Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hawkins, down on their luck after the Civil War with nothing but worthless Confederate paper money and empty...The Lone Ranger #829, "Confederate Money," finds two ragged Confederate veterans, Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hawkins, down on their luck after the Civil War with nothing but worthless Confederate paper money and empty stomachs. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter the hungry soldiers on the trail, they share a meal and suggest the men apply for a dangerous job: collecting federal taxes in Las Palmas County, where previous collectors have met violent ends. The ranchers, bitter Confederate sympathizers, refuse to pay the hated Yankee government.
The Lone Ranger devises a clever plan to help the veterans succeed. When Bolivar and Hacksaw receive the tax collector assignment from Commissioner Clint Bradley, the masked man and Tonto ride ahead to the first ranch on their route. At Barnaby Lee's property, the Lone Ranger poses as a bandit and demands Lee's hidden gold at gunpoint. Just as the old soldiers arrive to collect taxes, Lee finds himself in a precarious situation with the masked man lurking in the shadows, turning what seemed like an impossible task into an unexpectedly cooperative encounter.]]>1756false1829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-least-suspected--71468314The Lone Ranger #828, "The Man Least Suspected," the masked rider arrives in Green Tree to investigate a series of mysterious thefts plaguing the town. Young Cole Williams, a twenty-year-old bank employee, finds himself under suspicion despite his protests of innocence to his worried mother. His employer, banker Jason Rudd, claims suspicion falls on Cole because the robbery victims all withdrew cash from the bank recently, and only Cole would know their identities. However, Cole points out that others would have that knowledge too, including Rudd himself and former sheriff Baldy Bronson, whose porch overlooks the bank.
When word arrives that dangerous bank robbers are heading toward Green Tree, Rudd, Sheriff Kurt Orson, and the wheelchair-bound Baldy Bronson devise a plan to protect the bank's funds by hiding the cash in an unlocked back closet rather than the safe. Only four people know about the secret location: Rudd, the sheriff, Baldy, and Cole. When the money vanishes overnight and Baldy claims to have seen someone matching Cole's description near the bank in the darkness, the sheriff prepares to arrest the young man and force a confession.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468314Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 18, 1938 The Lone Ranger #828, "The Man Least Suspected," the masked rider arrives in Green Tree to investigate a series of mysterious thefts plaguing the town. Young Cole Williams, a twenty-year-old bank employee, finds himself...The Lone Ranger #828, "The Man Least Suspected," the masked rider arrives in Green Tree to investigate a series of mysterious thefts plaguing the town. Young Cole Williams, a twenty-year-old bank employee, finds himself under suspicion despite his protests of innocence to his worried mother. His employer, banker Jason Rudd, claims suspicion falls on Cole because the robbery victims all withdrew cash from the bank recently, and only Cole would know their identities. However, Cole points out that others would have that knowledge too, including Rudd himself and former sheriff Baldy Bronson, whose porch overlooks the bank.
When word arrives that dangerous bank robbers are heading toward Green Tree, Rudd, Sheriff Kurt Orson, and the wheelchair-bound Baldy Bronson devise a plan to protect the bank's funds by hiding the cash in an unlocked back closet rather than the safe. Only four people know about the secret location: Rudd, the sheriff, Baldy, and Cole. When the money vanishes overnight and Baldy claims to have seen someone matching Cole's description near the bank in the darkness, the sheriff prepares to arrest the young man and force a confession.]]>1672false1828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-worse-enemy--71468313The Lone Ranger #827, "No Worse Enemy," a wagon train on the western frontier faces a crisis as internal conflict threatens to tear the party apart. Peter Ridley, the wagon master, and his longtime friend Amos Carver have become bitter enemies, quarreling over leadership and decisions. Scout Sam Dougal secretly fans the flames of discord between the two men, pushing them toward a final confrontation. When the dispute over buffalo hunting reaches a boiling point, Carver announces that he and half the wagon train will split off at the fork where the Oregon and Santa Fe trails divide, leaving Ridley to take the other route with his supporters.
Meanwhile, Tonto discovers a gang of outlaws posing as trappers in the nearby hills. When he attempts to spy on their camp, he is spotted and captured after being grazed by a bullet. The masked rider's faithful companion now finds himself at the mercy of Rick Logan and his men, who are clearly connected to the wagon train's troubles. As the truth about Sam Dougal's treacherous scheme begins to emerge, both Tonto and the divided wagon train face mounting danger.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468313Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 16, 1938 The Lone Ranger #827, "No Worse Enemy," a wagon train on the western frontier faces a crisis as internal conflict threatens to tear the party apart. Peter Ridley, the wagon master, and his longtime friend Amos Carver...The Lone Ranger #827, "No Worse Enemy," a wagon train on the western frontier faces a crisis as internal conflict threatens to tear the party apart. Peter Ridley, the wagon master, and his longtime friend Amos Carver have become bitter enemies, quarreling over leadership and decisions. Scout Sam Dougal secretly fans the flames of discord between the two men, pushing them toward a final confrontation. When the dispute over buffalo hunting reaches a boiling point, Carver announces that he and half the wagon train will split off at the fork where the Oregon and Santa Fe trails divide, leaving Ridley to take the other route with his supporters.
Meanwhile, Tonto discovers a gang of outlaws posing as trappers in the nearby hills. When he attempts to spy on their camp, he is spotted and captured after being grazed by a bullet. The masked rider's faithful companion now finds himself at the mercy of Rick Logan and his men, who are clearly connected to the wagon train's troubles. As the truth about Sam Dougal's treacherous scheme begins to emerge, both Tonto and the divided wagon train face mounting danger.]]>1767false1827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-fangled-justice--71468310The Lone Ranger #826, "New Fangled Justice," opens with a heated confrontation between Sheriff Steve Tucker and U.S. Marshal Dan Callaway over the changing nature of frontier justice. Tucker is furious that smooth-talking Slim Carter has escaped prosecution for the murder of Bart Jones and the robbery of Pete Frisbee's savings, claiming the new requirement for solid proof lets criminals go free. Callaway insists that the old vigilante methods must give way to proper legal proceedings where a man is innocent until proven guilty. Tucker threatens to bring wealthy mine owner Zeke Merrill to confirm Carter's guilt, but Callaway dismisses it as mere hearsay.
The tension escalates when Tucker discovers that Zeke's daughter Nancy is preparing to marry Slim Carter and leave for the East. Carter claims Zeke has given his blessing, but Tucker is convinced the cunning criminal is lying. When Tucker tries to stop the marriage, Carter pulls a gun on him. The sheriff vows to bring Zeke back from his mine claim to expose the truth, while Nancy remains convinced that Carter is an innocent man being persecuted by outdated frontier justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468310Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 13, 1938 The Lone Ranger #826, "New Fangled Justice," opens with a heated confrontation between Sheriff Steve Tucker and U.S. Marshal Dan Callaway over the changing nature of frontier justice. Tucker is furious that...The Lone Ranger #826, "New Fangled Justice," opens with a heated confrontation between Sheriff Steve Tucker and U.S. Marshal Dan Callaway over the changing nature of frontier justice. Tucker is furious that smooth-talking Slim Carter has escaped prosecution for the murder of Bart Jones and the robbery of Pete Frisbee's savings, claiming the new requirement for solid proof lets criminals go free. Callaway insists that the old vigilante methods must give way to proper legal proceedings where a man is innocent until proven guilty. Tucker threatens to bring wealthy mine owner Zeke Merrill to confirm Carter's guilt, but Callaway dismisses it as mere hearsay.
The tension escalates when Tucker discovers that Zeke's daughter Nancy is preparing to marry Slim Carter and leave for the East. Carter claims Zeke has given his blessing, but Tucker is convinced the cunning criminal is lying. When Tucker tries to stop the marriage, Carter pulls a gun on him. The sheriff vows to bring Zeke back from his mine claim to expose the truth, while Nancy remains convinced that Carter is an innocent man being persecuted by outdated frontier justice.]]>1772false1826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/framed-for-murder--71136286The Lone Ranger #825, "Framed For Murder," the Masked Man and Tonto arrive in the town of Potsdam to find the streets deserted. Everyone has gathered at the courthouse for the trial of young Bob McAllister, accused of murdering Joe Findlay and robbing him of valuable bonds. Only old Lem Purvis remains outside, and he's convinced that Bob has been framed by someone in town. Despite damning evidence—including the murder knife found in Bob's desk at the express office and his lack of an alibi—Lem insists the young man is innocent based on his years of judging character.
The jury quickly returns a guilty verdict, and Judge sentences Bob to hang at sunrise. Bob's only concern is for his ailing mother, who needs money he has hidden away, but he refuses to tell anyone in town where it is, fearing the real killer will steal it. Deputy Larson shows sympathy for the condemned man, while Sheriff Green remains cold and suspicious. As Bob sits alone in his cell that night, the Lone Ranger and Tonto approach the jail, determined to uncover the truth and save an innocent man from the gallows.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71136286Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:06 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 11, 1938 The Lone Ranger #825, "Framed For Murder," the Masked Man and Tonto arrive in the town of Potsdam to find the streets deserted. Everyone has gathered at the courthouse for the trial of young Bob McAllister, accused of...The Lone Ranger #825, "Framed For Murder," the Masked Man and Tonto arrive in the town of Potsdam to find the streets deserted. Everyone has gathered at the courthouse for the trial of young Bob McAllister, accused of murdering Joe Findlay and robbing him of valuable bonds. Only old Lem Purvis remains outside, and he's convinced that Bob has been framed by someone in town. Despite damning evidence—including the murder knife found in Bob's desk at the express office and his lack of an alibi—Lem insists the young man is innocent based on his years of judging character.
The jury quickly returns a guilty verdict, and Judge sentences Bob to hang at sunrise. Bob's only concern is for his ailing mother, who needs money he has hidden away, but he refuses to tell anyone in town where it is, fearing the real killer will steal it. Deputy Larson shows sympathy for the condemned man, while Sheriff Green remains cold and suspicious. As Bob sits alone in his cell that night, the Lone Ranger and Tonto approach the jail, determined to uncover the truth and save an innocent man from the gallows.]]>1691false1825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ammunition-for-the-indians--71136273The Lone Ranger #824, "Ammunition For The Indians," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover an abandoned stagecoach that was carrying ammunition to Fort Pearson. When they encounter stage driver Mort Leeds fleeing from Indians, he spins a dramatic tale of being attacked by Chief White Bear's braves, claiming they killed his guard and stole the weapons. However, the Lone Ranger notices several suspicious details: the stagecoach bears no bullet holes, Leeds wears a suspiciously full money belt, and his story doesn't add up.
As the masked man and Tonto decide to investigate further, Leeds returns to Redwood as a hero and meets secretly with Army Quartermaster Eric Kramer. The two reveal they're actually working with Chief White Bear in a conspiracy to sell military ammunition to the Indians. With White Bear having already paid them for a second load of arms, and Captain Meadows unknowingly about to share details of the next shipment, the Lone Ranger faces a dangerous scheme that threatens to fuel an Indian uprising while corrupt men profit from both sides.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71136273Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 9, 1938 The Lone Ranger #824, "Ammunition For The Indians," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover an abandoned stagecoach that was carrying ammunition to Fort Pearson. When they encounter stage driver Mort Leeds fleeing from...The Lone Ranger #824, "Ammunition For The Indians," the Lone Ranger and Tonto discover an abandoned stagecoach that was carrying ammunition to Fort Pearson. When they encounter stage driver Mort Leeds fleeing from Indians, he spins a dramatic tale of being attacked by Chief White Bear's braves, claiming they killed his guard and stole the weapons. However, the Lone Ranger notices several suspicious details: the stagecoach bears no bullet holes, Leeds wears a suspiciously full money belt, and his story doesn't add up.
As the masked man and Tonto decide to investigate further, Leeds returns to Redwood as a hero and meets secretly with Army Quartermaster Eric Kramer. The two reveal they're actually working with Chief White Bear in a conspiracy to sell military ammunition to the Indians. With White Bear having already paid them for a second load of arms, and Captain Meadows unknowingly about to share details of the next shipment, the Lone Ranger faces a dangerous scheme that threatens to fuel an Indian uprising while corrupt men profit from both sides.]]>1728false1824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kidnapped-boy--71136271The Lone Ranger #823, "Kidnapped Boy," opens with Black Jack Martin and his gang of outlaws desperately needing money after being driven from their last hideout. Martin hatches a scheme to kidnap seven-year-old Billy Garrett, son of wealthy rancher Steve Garrett, and hold him for ransom. When Sheriff Wilson warns Steve about Black Jack's presence in the area and advises him to watch his son closely, the rancher dismisses the threat, confident that his twenty skilled ranch hands can protect him. However, young Billy has a mind of his own and keeps wandering off despite his father's warnings.
The kidnapping unfolds quickly when Billy disobeys orders to stay on the porch. After Tonto, the Lone Ranger's faithful companion, brings the wandering boy back from a store once, Billy slips away again. This time a stranger lures him with candy and disappears with the child out the back door. Steve and Sheriff Wilson discover Billy's cap on the ground along with a ransom note demanding ten thousand dollars. With the outlaws holding all the cards and threatening the boy's life, the situation becomes desperate.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71136271Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 6, 1938 The Lone Ranger #823, "Kidnapped Boy," opens with Black Jack Martin and his gang of outlaws desperately needing money after being driven from their last hideout. Martin hatches a scheme to kidnap seven-year-old Billy...The Lone Ranger #823, "Kidnapped Boy," opens with Black Jack Martin and his gang of outlaws desperately needing money after being driven from their last hideout. Martin hatches a scheme to kidnap seven-year-old Billy Garrett, son of wealthy rancher Steve Garrett, and hold him for ransom. When Sheriff Wilson warns Steve about Black Jack's presence in the area and advises him to watch his son closely, the rancher dismisses the threat, confident that his twenty skilled ranch hands can protect him. However, young Billy has a mind of his own and keeps wandering off despite his father's warnings.
The kidnapping unfolds quickly when Billy disobeys orders to stay on the porch. After Tonto, the Lone Ranger's faithful companion, brings the wandering boy back from a store once, Billy slips away again. This time a stranger lures him with candy and disappears with the child out the back door. Steve and Sheriff Wilson discover Billy's cap on the ground along with a ransom note demanding ten thousand dollars. With the outlaws holding all the cards and threatening the boy's life, the situation becomes desperate.]]>1724false1823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bart-colt-gang--71134366The Lone Ranger #822, "Bart Colt Gang,"
The masked rider of the plains and his faithful companion Tonto pursue the notorious Bart Colt gang after the outlaws raid the ranch of old Zach Andrews, making off with a thousand dollars in cash and two thousand dollars worth of cattle. But Colt has an even more ambitious scheme in mind. The cunning outlaw deliberately lets Dave Sanders, foreman at the Andrews ranch, overhear false information about a planned bank robbery in Silver Springs. Colt knows that Dave will rush to warn his brother Andy, the county sheriff, sending a posse out of town chasing shadows.
With the lawmen racing toward Silver Springs, Bart Colt plans to double back and raid the now-defenseless town, looting the bank, stores, and supplies. His scheme goes deeper still: by making it appear that Dave deliberately misdirected the posse, Colt aims to destroy the reputations of both Sanders brothers and get the ineffective deputy Lem Moody appointed as the new sheriff. As Sheriff Andy Sanders organizes his posse despite Moody's suspicious objections, the Lone Ranger and Tonto close in, determined to bring the outlaws to justice before Colt's elaborate trap can spring shut.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71134366Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 4, 1938 The Lone Ranger #822, "Bart Colt Gang," The masked rider of the plains and his faithful companion Tonto pursue the notorious Bart Colt gang after the outlaws raid the ranch of old Zach Andrews, making off with a...The Lone Ranger #822, "Bart Colt Gang,"
The masked rider of the plains and his faithful companion Tonto pursue the notorious Bart Colt gang after the outlaws raid the ranch of old Zach Andrews, making off with a thousand dollars in cash and two thousand dollars worth of cattle. But Colt has an even more ambitious scheme in mind. The cunning outlaw deliberately lets Dave Sanders, foreman at the Andrews ranch, overhear false information about a planned bank robbery in Silver Springs. Colt knows that Dave will rush to warn his brother Andy, the county sheriff, sending a posse out of town chasing shadows.
With the lawmen racing toward Silver Springs, Bart Colt plans to double back and raid the now-defenseless town, looting the bank, stores, and supplies. His scheme goes deeper still: by making it appear that Dave deliberately misdirected the posse, Colt aims to destroy the reputations of both Sanders brothers and get the ineffective deputy Lem Moody appointed as the new sheriff. As Sheriff Andy Sanders organizes his posse despite Moody's suspicious objections, the Lone Ranger and Tonto close in, determined to bring the outlaws to justice before Colt's elaborate trap can spring shut.]]>1770false1822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mine-claim-scheme--71126549The Lone Ranger #821, "Mine Claim Scheme," a suspicious land deal in the mining town of Bixby threatens to defraud honest prospectors of their fortunes. When miner Lem Purvis celebrates selling his supposedly worthless claim to eastern businessman Carter Dodson for two hundred dollars, the disguised Lone Ranger recognizes something is amiss. Assay clerk Tom Gordon suddenly announces he made a terrible mistake, revealing that Purvis's mine is actually worth twenty-five dollars a ton while another miner's claim is worthless. An enraged Purvis nearly shoots Gordon before the Lone Ranger intervenes, but suspicions run deep that Gordon deliberately switched the samples to benefit Dodson.
Following Gordon to Dodson's quarters, the Lone Ranger and Tonto overhear a conversation that confirms their suspicions of a systematic scheme targeting the town's miners. With Gordon manipulating assay reports and Dodson swooping in to purchase valuable claims at bargain prices, the masked rider must expose this elaborate fraud before more honest prospectors lose their livelihoods to the unscrupulous pair.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126549Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: May 2, 1938 The Lone Ranger #821, "Mine Claim Scheme," a suspicious land deal in the mining town of Bixby threatens to defraud honest prospectors of their fortunes. When miner Lem Purvis celebrates selling his supposedly worthless...The Lone Ranger #821, "Mine Claim Scheme," a suspicious land deal in the mining town of Bixby threatens to defraud honest prospectors of their fortunes. When miner Lem Purvis celebrates selling his supposedly worthless claim to eastern businessman Carter Dodson for two hundred dollars, the disguised Lone Ranger recognizes something is amiss. Assay clerk Tom Gordon suddenly announces he made a terrible mistake, revealing that Purvis's mine is actually worth twenty-five dollars a ton while another miner's claim is worthless. An enraged Purvis nearly shoots Gordon before the Lone Ranger intervenes, but suspicions run deep that Gordon deliberately switched the samples to benefit Dodson.
Following Gordon to Dodson's quarters, the Lone Ranger and Tonto overhear a conversation that confirms their suspicions of a systematic scheme targeting the town's miners. With Gordon manipulating assay reports and Dodson swooping in to purchase valuable claims at bargain prices, the masked rider must expose this elaborate fraud before more honest prospectors lose their livelihoods to the unscrupulous pair.]]>1727false1821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/train-wreck-plot--71126552The Lone Ranger #820, "Train Wreck Plot," danger comes to the quiet railroad town of Broken Bow when the sinister outlaw Snake Laughlin puts a deadly scheme into motion. Mike Murphy, the engineer of a westbound train stopped overnight in town, finds himself confronted at gunpoint by Snake and his gang. The outlaws demand that Mike pull his train west on the single track before the eastbound arrives in the morning, ensuring a catastrophic collision in the desert. To force his cooperation, they claim to have kidnapped Betty Calkins, the daughter of the town's telegraph operator and the woman Mike hopes to marry.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto, already suspicious of Snake's presence in town, witness the confrontation and spring into action. While Tonto follows Snake and his captive engineer to locate their camp and search for the missing girl, the Lone Ranger rides to the Calkins home to determine if Betty has truly been abducted. With only hours until the eastbound train arrives and innocent lives hang in the balance, the masked rider must unravel Snake's plot and rescue Betty before Mike is forced to make an impossible choice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126552Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 29, 1938 The Lone Ranger #820, "Train Wreck Plot," danger comes to the quiet railroad town of Broken Bow when the sinister outlaw Snake Laughlin puts a deadly scheme into motion. Mike Murphy, the engineer of a westbound train...The Lone Ranger #820, "Train Wreck Plot," danger comes to the quiet railroad town of Broken Bow when the sinister outlaw Snake Laughlin puts a deadly scheme into motion. Mike Murphy, the engineer of a westbound train stopped overnight in town, finds himself confronted at gunpoint by Snake and his gang. The outlaws demand that Mike pull his train west on the single track before the eastbound arrives in the morning, ensuring a catastrophic collision in the desert. To force his cooperation, they claim to have kidnapped Betty Calkins, the daughter of the town's telegraph operator and the woman Mike hopes to marry.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto, already suspicious of Snake's presence in town, witness the confrontation and spring into action. While Tonto follows Snake and his captive engineer to locate their camp and search for the missing girl, the Lone Ranger rides to the Calkins home to determine if Betty has truly been abducted. With only hours until the eastbound train arrives and innocent lives hang in the balance, the masked rider must unravel Snake's plot and rescue Betty before Mike is forced to make an impossible choice.]]>1746false1820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trap-for-a-gambler--71126537The Lone Ranger #819, "Trap For A Gambler," the masked rider arrives in Mud Flat, a lawless town controlled by crooked gamblers and criminals. The central conflict ignites when fifteen-year-old Tommy Goodwin falls victim to gambler Harve Riggs, who cunningly lures the boy into his establishment and swindles him out of fifty dollars—money desperately needed to pay the family's store bill. When Tommy's father Bart confronts Riggs to recover the stolen money, the situation escalates into violence, with Riggs prepared to kill Goodwin over the confrontation about his marked cards.
The Lone Ranger intervenes just in time, shooting the gun from Riggs' hand and preventing murder. Recognizing that one confrontation won't clean up the corrupt town, the masked man sends Tonto to fetch Henry Parker, a reformed gambler from Dodge City who might hold the key to exposing the criminal element controlling Mud Flat. As the Goodwin family contemplates leaving town in despair, the Lone Ranger listens outside their window, planning his next move to bring justice to this desperate community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126537Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 27, 1938 The Lone Ranger #819, "Trap For A Gambler," the masked rider arrives in Mud Flat, a lawless town controlled by crooked gamblers and criminals. The central conflict ignites when fifteen-year-old Tommy Goodwin falls...The Lone Ranger #819, "Trap For A Gambler," the masked rider arrives in Mud Flat, a lawless town controlled by crooked gamblers and criminals. The central conflict ignites when fifteen-year-old Tommy Goodwin falls victim to gambler Harve Riggs, who cunningly lures the boy into his establishment and swindles him out of fifty dollars—money desperately needed to pay the family's store bill. When Tommy's father Bart confronts Riggs to recover the stolen money, the situation escalates into violence, with Riggs prepared to kill Goodwin over the confrontation about his marked cards.
The Lone Ranger intervenes just in time, shooting the gun from Riggs' hand and preventing murder. Recognizing that one confrontation won't clean up the corrupt town, the masked man sends Tonto to fetch Henry Parker, a reformed gambler from Dodge City who might hold the key to exposing the criminal element controlling Mud Flat. As the Goodwin family contemplates leaving town in despair, the Lone Ranger listens outside their window, planning his next move to bring justice to this desperate community.]]>1747false1819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toll-in-cattle-a--71126535The Lone Ranger #818, "Toll In Cattle A,"
When rancher Clem Peabody arrives at Eagle Pass with his herd of two thousand longhorns, he discovers that notorious outlaw Big Bill Lawson has taken over Pop Carter's general store and erected bars across the pass. The elderly Pop Carter explains he was forced to sell his land or face death, and now Lawson demands an outrageous toll: two bits per head of cattle, or one quarter of each rancher's herd. With no other route to market, Peabody has no choice but to sign a note for five hundred dollars, fuming at the legal robbery. At the Longhorn Cafe, Peabody shares his predicament with fellow cattlemen, who realize that every rancher in the valley faces the same extortion.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto overhear Peabody's story in the crowded cafe. The masked rider, disguised without his mask, listens carefully as the cattlemen discuss their dilemma. The Lone Ranger recognizes a crucial weakness in Lawson's scheme: the outlaw wants cash, not cattle, because his criminal reputation would make selling branded livestock nearly impossible. As the episode continues, a plan begins to form.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126535Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 25, 1938 The Lone Ranger #818, "Toll In Cattle A," When rancher Clem Peabody arrives at Eagle Pass with his herd of two thousand longhorns, he discovers that notorious outlaw Big Bill Lawson has taken over Pop Carter's...The Lone Ranger #818, "Toll In Cattle A,"
When rancher Clem Peabody arrives at Eagle Pass with his herd of two thousand longhorns, he discovers that notorious outlaw Big Bill Lawson has taken over Pop Carter's general store and erected bars across the pass. The elderly Pop Carter explains he was forced to sell his land or face death, and now Lawson demands an outrageous toll: two bits per head of cattle, or one quarter of each rancher's herd. With no other route to market, Peabody has no choice but to sign a note for five hundred dollars, fuming at the legal robbery. At the Longhorn Cafe, Peabody shares his predicament with fellow cattlemen, who realize that every rancher in the valley faces the same extortion.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto overhear Peabody's story in the crowded cafe. The masked rider, disguised without his mask, listens carefully as the cattlemen discuss their dilemma. The Lone Ranger recognizes a crucial weakness in Lawson's scheme: the outlaw wants cash, not cattle, because his criminal reputation would make selling branded livestock nearly impossible. As the episode continues, a plan begins to form.]]>1802false1818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-of-pony-express-rider--71126534The Lone Ranger #817, "Murder Of Pony Express Rider," finds the masked rider investigating a brutal outlaw gang terrorizing the town of Greenville from their hideout in the nearby hills. Colonel Dawson, commander of the cavalry garrison, faces mounting anger from townspeople and his own daughter Sally after yet another deadly raid claims multiple lives. Despite the pleas of Sheriff and citizens alike, the Colonel insists he cannot act without official orders from Washington. The outlaws continue their attacks with impunity, but their success isn't just luck - their leader Wolf reveals he has spies feeding him inside information.
When Wolf learns that authorization for Colonel Dawson to attack has finally been sent from Washington via Pony Express, he dispatches men to ambush the rider and steal the crucial orders. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, investigating the gang's activities in the area, hear gunshots near the trail and rush to investigate. They discover the aftermath of Wolf's deadly plan to keep the cavalry from ever receiving permission to clean out the outlaw hideout, leaving Greenville's fate hanging in the balance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126534Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 22, 1938 The Lone Ranger #817, "Murder Of Pony Express Rider," finds the masked rider investigating a brutal outlaw gang terrorizing the town of Greenville from their hideout in the nearby hills. Colonel Dawson, commander of...The Lone Ranger #817, "Murder Of Pony Express Rider," finds the masked rider investigating a brutal outlaw gang terrorizing the town of Greenville from their hideout in the nearby hills. Colonel Dawson, commander of the cavalry garrison, faces mounting anger from townspeople and his own daughter Sally after yet another deadly raid claims multiple lives. Despite the pleas of Sheriff and citizens alike, the Colonel insists he cannot act without official orders from Washington. The outlaws continue their attacks with impunity, but their success isn't just luck - their leader Wolf reveals he has spies feeding him inside information.
When Wolf learns that authorization for Colonel Dawson to attack has finally been sent from Washington via Pony Express, he dispatches men to ambush the rider and steal the crucial orders. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, investigating the gang's activities in the area, hear gunshots near the trail and rush to investigate. They discover the aftermath of Wolf's deadly plan to keep the cavalry from ever receiving permission to clean out the outlaw hideout, leaving Greenville's fate hanging in the balance.]]>1760false1817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-wool--71126533The Lone Ranger #816, "The Price Of Wool," tensions boil over between cattlemen and sheep herders fighting for control of precious rangeland. At the center of the conflict stands Maggie Morton, a tough-minded woman who leads the sheep herders with an iron hand and keeps the fragile peace from erupting into open warfare. When cattleman Pete Prindle visits her ranch, Maggie runs him off before he can speak his mind, though her foreman Jim Potter notices him leaving and suspects the cattlemen are plotting something dangerous.
Potter's concerns prove well-founded when he learns that Prindle has called a secret meeting of all the local cattlemen that very night. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger rides into the territory after hearing about the brewing trouble between the two factions. As he investigates, he overhears conversations on both sides of the dispute and learns that Prindle has devised a mysterious scheme involving money that he claims will solve the cattlemen's problem once and for all. With emotions running high and both groups organized for potential conflict, the masked rider must work quickly to prevent bloodshed on the range.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71126533Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 20, 1938 The Lone Ranger #816, "The Price Of Wool," tensions boil over between cattlemen and sheep herders fighting for control of precious rangeland. At the center of the conflict stands Maggie Morton, a tough-minded woman...The Lone Ranger #816, "The Price Of Wool," tensions boil over between cattlemen and sheep herders fighting for control of precious rangeland. At the center of the conflict stands Maggie Morton, a tough-minded woman who leads the sheep herders with an iron hand and keeps the fragile peace from erupting into open warfare. When cattleman Pete Prindle visits her ranch, Maggie runs him off before he can speak his mind, though her foreman Jim Potter notices him leaving and suspects the cattlemen are plotting something dangerous.
Potter's concerns prove well-founded when he learns that Prindle has called a secret meeting of all the local cattlemen that very night. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger rides into the territory after hearing about the brewing trouble between the two factions. As he investigates, he overhears conversations on both sides of the dispute and learns that Prindle has devised a mysterious scheme involving money that he claims will solve the cattlemen's problem once and for all. With emotions running high and both groups organized for potential conflict, the masked rider must work quickly to prevent bloodshed on the range.]]>1698false1816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-of-the-country--71084083The Lone Ranger #815, "King Of The Country," finds the masked rider heading to San Cruz County, where Zeke Parsons has consolidated power as sheriff, postmaster, and storekeeper. Zeke discovers a legal loophole allowing him to force able-bodied citizens to work on county roads without pay in lieu of taxes. What begins as legitimate government work quickly transforms into something far more corrupt. Zeke grows overconfident and begins using the conscripted labor to improve his private property, building roads on his own land while threatening resisters with jail time or worse.
When townspeople like Lige Cummins and Sam begin protesting the illegal arrangement, Zeke uses his position as sheriff and his deputy Ben to intimidate them into submission. The jail fills with those who refuse to work, and Zeke denies food to prisoners who cannot pay. As tensions escalate and Zeke's threats grow more menacing, the stage is set for the Lone Ranger's intervention to restore justice to San Cruz County and end Zeke Parsons' tyrannical reign.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71084083Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 18, 1938 The Lone Ranger #815, "King Of The Country," finds the masked rider heading to San Cruz County, where Zeke Parsons has consolidated power as sheriff, postmaster, and storekeeper. Zeke discovers a legal loophole...The Lone Ranger #815, "King Of The Country," finds the masked rider heading to San Cruz County, where Zeke Parsons has consolidated power as sheriff, postmaster, and storekeeper. Zeke discovers a legal loophole allowing him to force able-bodied citizens to work on county roads without pay in lieu of taxes. What begins as legitimate government work quickly transforms into something far more corrupt. Zeke grows overconfident and begins using the conscripted labor to improve his private property, building roads on his own land while threatening resisters with jail time or worse.
When townspeople like Lige Cummins and Sam begin protesting the illegal arrangement, Zeke uses his position as sheriff and his deputy Ben to intimidate them into submission. The jail fills with those who refuse to work, and Zeke denies food to prisoners who cannot pay. As tensions escalate and Zeke's threats grow more menacing, the stage is set for the Lone Ranger's intervention to restore justice to San Cruz County and end Zeke Parsons' tyrannical reign.]]>1775false1815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reward-money--71077715The Lone Ranger #813, "Reward Money," finds longtime partners Jake Caldwell and Lim Purdy facing a midnight intruder who steals their life savings and wounds Lim in the struggle. The wily Lim had anticipated the robbery that's been plaguing the area, cleverly spreading flour on their porch to capture a clear footprint. The distinctive boot print, unusually large, points to only two or three men in town who could wear such a size. Sheriff arrives to investigate and suspects Big Wally Burke, a lazy but good-natured man known more for drinking than honest work.
The tension escalates when the scene shifts to Wally's home, where his surprised wife Mary watches him count a substantial pile of cash. Wally claims it's reward money for helping catch five killers over Pecos Way, given to him by a masked man at Flat Rock the previous night. Just as Wally prepares to take the money to the bank and promises his wife he's a changed man, the Sheriff arrives at their door. The evidence seems damning, but questions linger about Wally's story and whether the footprint will match his boots.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077715Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 13, 1938 The Lone Ranger #813, "Reward Money," finds longtime partners Jake Caldwell and Lim Purdy facing a midnight intruder who steals their life savings and wounds Lim in the struggle. The wily Lim had anticipated the...The Lone Ranger #813, "Reward Money," finds longtime partners Jake Caldwell and Lim Purdy facing a midnight intruder who steals their life savings and wounds Lim in the struggle. The wily Lim had anticipated the robbery that's been plaguing the area, cleverly spreading flour on their porch to capture a clear footprint. The distinctive boot print, unusually large, points to only two or three men in town who could wear such a size. Sheriff arrives to investigate and suspects Big Wally Burke, a lazy but good-natured man known more for drinking than honest work.
The tension escalates when the scene shifts to Wally's home, where his surprised wife Mary watches him count a substantial pile of cash. Wally claims it's reward money for helping catch five killers over Pecos Way, given to him by a masked man at Flat Rock the previous night. Just as Wally prepares to take the money to the bank and promises his wife he's a changed man, the Sheriff arrives at their door. The evidence seems damning, but questions linger about Wally's story and whether the footprint will match his boots.]]>1709false1813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-raiders--71077716The Lone Ranger #812, "The Raiders," a mysterious band of outlaws terrorizes the Southwest, burning ranches, stealing cattle, and leaving no survivors. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto spot flames rising from the Box X Ranch, they race to the scene and discover two badly wounded men: ranch owner Tom Holstead and Sheriff Burns. The lawmen are shocked to see a masked man and an Indian, fearing at first they're part of the outlaw gang, but the Lone Ranger quickly proves his intentions are noble. As he tends to their wounds, he reveals a disturbing pattern: this gang has struck multiple ranches at three-week intervals, moving systematically westward, and no one has ever found their trail or recovered the stolen cattle.
The next day, the Lone Ranger shares his theory with Sheriff Burns after Tonto tracks the cattle trail to the railroad tracks. Using a sharp stone to diagram the attacks, the masked man demonstrates how the outlaws have been using trains to transport stolen livestock, explaining why they've remained undetected. With this knowledge, he predicts the next target will be the Bard Cummins Ranch. The sheriff is convinced but worried they lack enough men to fight the heavily armed outlaw army.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077716Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 11, 1938 The Lone Ranger #812, "The Raiders," a mysterious band of outlaws terrorizes the Southwest, burning ranches, stealing cattle, and leaving no survivors. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto spot flames rising from the Box X...The Lone Ranger #812, "The Raiders," a mysterious band of outlaws terrorizes the Southwest, burning ranches, stealing cattle, and leaving no survivors. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto spot flames rising from the Box X Ranch, they race to the scene and discover two badly wounded men: ranch owner Tom Holstead and Sheriff Burns. The lawmen are shocked to see a masked man and an Indian, fearing at first they're part of the outlaw gang, but the Lone Ranger quickly proves his intentions are noble. As he tends to their wounds, he reveals a disturbing pattern: this gang has struck multiple ranches at three-week intervals, moving systematically westward, and no one has ever found their trail or recovered the stolen cattle.
The next day, the Lone Ranger shares his theory with Sheriff Burns after Tonto tracks the cattle trail to the railroad tracks. Using a sharp stone to diagram the attacks, the masked man demonstrates how the outlaws have been using trains to transport stolen livestock, explaining why they've remained undetected. With this knowledge, he predicts the next target will be the Bard Cummins Ranch. The sheriff is convinced but worried they lack enough men to fight the heavily armed outlaw army.]]>1743false1812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-part-1--71077711The Lone Ranger #810, "Red Part 1," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the town of Fargo only to be confronted by armed deputies Kurt and Jim, who suspect the masked man might be a mysterious outlaw known as "The Red." This enigmatic thief has been robbing from the wealthy and helping the desperate, most notably stealing five hundred dollars from banker Sims to secretly pay off the mortgage of an elderly, bedridden rancher named Jones and his wife. When the deputies demand that the Lone Ranger remove his mask, tensions escalate into a shootout. The masked rider and Tonto escape into the nearby woods, but Tonto is wounded by a rifle shot.
As the Lone Ranger tends to his injured companion, the deputies track them down and capture the unconscious Tonto while the masked man is away fetching water. Meanwhile, at the home of elderly Elijah Longworth, Deputy Forsyth announces his capture and reveals a plan to use Tonto as bait to trap both the mysterious Red and his suspected partner, the Lone Ranger. Forsyth remains convinced the two strangers are connected to the Robin Hood-like outlaw, setting up a dangerous predicament for our heroes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077711Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: April 6, 1938 The Lone Ranger #810, "Red Part 1," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the town of Fargo only to be confronted by armed deputies Kurt and Jim, who suspect the masked man might be a mysterious outlaw known as "The...The Lone Ranger #810, "Red Part 1," the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the town of Fargo only to be confronted by armed deputies Kurt and Jim, who suspect the masked man might be a mysterious outlaw known as "The Red." This enigmatic thief has been robbing from the wealthy and helping the desperate, most notably stealing five hundred dollars from banker Sims to secretly pay off the mortgage of an elderly, bedridden rancher named Jones and his wife. When the deputies demand that the Lone Ranger remove his mask, tensions escalate into a shootout. The masked rider and Tonto escape into the nearby woods, but Tonto is wounded by a rifle shot.
As the Lone Ranger tends to his injured companion, the deputies track them down and capture the unconscious Tonto while the masked man is away fetching water. Meanwhile, at the home of elderly Elijah Longworth, Deputy Forsyth announces his capture and reveals a plan to use Tonto as bait to trap both the mysterious Red and his suspected partner, the Lone Ranger. Forsyth remains convinced the two strangers are connected to the Robin Hood-like outlaw, setting up a dangerous predicament for our heroes.]]>1792false1810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-stage-to-dalton--71077707The Lone Ranger #807, "Night Stage To Dalton," presents a treacherous plot against a new stagecoach line's inaugural run. When the night stage departs Paso Doble carrying gold and passengers, including Betty Stevens, danger lurks ahead. The driver is Buck, a reformed man whom the Lone Ranger previously helped, now given a second chance at an honest life. Unknown to Buck, his guard Butch Larson is part of Black Mike's outlaw gang, and they've devised a cunning scheme. The criminals alter a signpost to redirect the stage toward Salter's Creek, where quicksand lies beneath the water.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto, riding toward Dalton, discover the tampered signpost and rush to investigate. They arrive to witness the outlaws pushing the stage into the quicksand-filled creek, planning to make it appear that the gold sank with the coach while they escape with their plunder. With Buck's life hanging in the balance and the outlaws' plot nearly complete, the masked man must act swiftly to save his friend and bring the criminals to justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077707Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 30, 1938 The Lone Ranger #807, "Night Stage To Dalton," presents a treacherous plot against a new stagecoach line's inaugural run. When the night stage departs Paso Doble carrying gold and passengers, including Betty Stevens,...The Lone Ranger #807, "Night Stage To Dalton," presents a treacherous plot against a new stagecoach line's inaugural run. When the night stage departs Paso Doble carrying gold and passengers, including Betty Stevens, danger lurks ahead. The driver is Buck, a reformed man whom the Lone Ranger previously helped, now given a second chance at an honest life. Unknown to Buck, his guard Butch Larson is part of Black Mike's outlaw gang, and they've devised a cunning scheme. The criminals alter a signpost to redirect the stage toward Salter's Creek, where quicksand lies beneath the water.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto, riding toward Dalton, discover the tampered signpost and rush to investigate. They arrive to witness the outlaws pushing the stage into the quicksand-filled creek, planning to make it appear that the gold sank with the coach while they escape with their plunder. With Buck's life hanging in the balance and the outlaws' plot nearly complete, the masked man must act swiftly to save his friend and bring the criminals to justice.]]>1713false1807fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faked-bank-robbery--71077703The Lone Ranger #806, "Faked Bank Robbery," opens with the despised moneylender Jed Kramer working late in his bank when a masked thief holds him up at gunpoint and steals ten thousand dollars. The robber reveals he's one of the many men Kramer has swindled through predatory lending practices, but his identity remains a mystery. When the alarm is raised, a townsman named Abe Turner claims to have seen someone running toward the livery stable carrying a box. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, suspecting Abe himself may be the culprit, secretly follow him home.
Their suspicions prove correct when they watch Abe return with the stolen cash box. However, the situation becomes more complicated when they discover Abe's wife and sick baby living in desperate poverty. Confronting Abe inside his home, the Lone Ranger learns that the desperate father stole the money to save his starving family from Kramer's cruel lending practices. When the masked man insists the money must be returned, the desperate Abe refuses to give up what he sees as rightfully his, setting up a tense confrontation between justice and desperation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077703Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 28, 1938 The Lone Ranger #806, "Faked Bank Robbery," opens with the despised moneylender Jed Kramer working late in his bank when a masked thief holds him up at gunpoint and steals ten thousand dollars. The robber reveals he's...The Lone Ranger #806, "Faked Bank Robbery," opens with the despised moneylender Jed Kramer working late in his bank when a masked thief holds him up at gunpoint and steals ten thousand dollars. The robber reveals he's one of the many men Kramer has swindled through predatory lending practices, but his identity remains a mystery. When the alarm is raised, a townsman named Abe Turner claims to have seen someone running toward the livery stable carrying a box. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, suspecting Abe himself may be the culprit, secretly follow him home.
Their suspicions prove correct when they watch Abe return with the stolen cash box. However, the situation becomes more complicated when they discover Abe's wife and sick baby living in desperate poverty. Confronting Abe inside his home, the Lone Ranger learns that the desperate father stole the money to save his starving family from Kramer's cruel lending practices. When the masked man insists the money must be returned, the desperate Abe refuses to give up what he sees as rightfully his, setting up a tense confrontation between justice and desperation.]]>1766false1806fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revenge-for-mendoza--71077699The Lone Ranger #805, "Revenge For Mendoza," a mysterious band of hooded outlaws on swift black horses terrorizes Greenville, Texas, robbing elderly citizens of their life savings. After the raiders strike the home of Hank and Maggie Crumpart, the Lone Ranger arrives to investigate and discovers a chilling pattern: every victim served on the jury that condemned a half-breed named Manuel Mendoza to hang for murder. The outlaws never kill their victims, maintaining a strict code against bloodshed, but when word spreads that a man named Zeke Lucas has been shot dead during the latest raid, tensions escalate.
The Lone Ranger pursues the raiders into the hills near the Rio Grande, while back at their remote rancho headquarters, the gang's leader removes her hood to reveal herself as Senorita Mendoza, daughter of the hanged man. When she learns that one of her men, Pedro, violated her strict orders and killed someone, she demands he face consequences for breaking her sworn pledge. Now the Lone Ranger and Tonto must stop this vendetta before the remaining six jurors become targets of revenge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077699Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 25, 1938 The Lone Ranger #805, "Revenge For Mendoza," a mysterious band of hooded outlaws on swift black horses terrorizes Greenville, Texas, robbing elderly citizens of their life savings. After the raiders strike the home of...The Lone Ranger #805, "Revenge For Mendoza," a mysterious band of hooded outlaws on swift black horses terrorizes Greenville, Texas, robbing elderly citizens of their life savings. After the raiders strike the home of Hank and Maggie Crumpart, the Lone Ranger arrives to investigate and discovers a chilling pattern: every victim served on the jury that condemned a half-breed named Manuel Mendoza to hang for murder. The outlaws never kill their victims, maintaining a strict code against bloodshed, but when word spreads that a man named Zeke Lucas has been shot dead during the latest raid, tensions escalate.
The Lone Ranger pursues the raiders into the hills near the Rio Grande, while back at their remote rancho headquarters, the gang's leader removes her hood to reveal herself as Senorita Mendoza, daughter of the hanged man. When she learns that one of her men, Pedro, violated her strict orders and killed someone, she demands he face consequences for breaking her sworn pledge. Now the Lone Ranger and Tonto must stop this vendetta before the remaining six jurors become targets of revenge.]]>1780false1805fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-of-age--71077695The Lone Ranger #804, "Coming Of Age," the Lone Ranger and Tonto come upon a burning house near Osage and attempt to help, only to be met by rifle-wielding Zeke Saunders, who claims to be the owner and insists he wants the house to burn. When Zeke threatens to shoot, the masked rider and Tonto subdue and rope him while they investigate the suspicious fire. Meanwhile, in town, Zeke's ward Nancy Randall visits with Dick Stevens and his mother, unaware of the destruction at home. As Nancy approaches her coming of age—when she'll inherit her father's money that Zeke has managed for years—Dick questions whether Zeke will be able to account for it all.
When Nancy, Dick, and the sheriff arrive at the fire, they find Zeke tied up. He claims two robbers—a masked man on a white horse and an Indian companion—attacked him and burned the house. The sheriff organizes a posse to hunt down the supposed criminals, not realizing he's now searching for the Lone Ranger and Tonto. As the mystery deepens, the masked rider investigates Zeke's strange behavior, suspecting something far more sinister than a simple house fire.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077695Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #804, "Coming Of Age," the Lone Ranger and Tonto come upon a burning house near Osage and attempt to help, only to be met by rifle-wielding Zeke Saunders, who claims to be the owner and insists he...The Lone Ranger #804, "Coming Of Age," the Lone Ranger and Tonto come upon a burning house near Osage and attempt to help, only to be met by rifle-wielding Zeke Saunders, who claims to be the owner and insists he wants the house to burn. When Zeke threatens to shoot, the masked rider and Tonto subdue and rope him while they investigate the suspicious fire. Meanwhile, in town, Zeke's ward Nancy Randall visits with Dick Stevens and his mother, unaware of the destruction at home. As Nancy approaches her coming of age—when she'll inherit her father's money that Zeke has managed for years—Dick questions whether Zeke will be able to account for it all.
When Nancy, Dick, and the sheriff arrive at the fire, they find Zeke tied up. He claims two robbers—a masked man on a white horse and an Indian companion—attacked him and burned the house. The sheriff organizes a posse to hunt down the supposed criminals, not realizing he's now searching for the Lone Ranger and Tonto. As the mystery deepens, the masked rider investigates Zeke's strange behavior, suspecting something far more sinister than a simple house fire.]]>1704false1804fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pitfall-trap--71077640The Lone Ranger #803, "Pitfall Trap," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a ruthless protection racket in the Southwest. Jim Burton has made himself absolute master of the territory, forcing ranchers and townspeople to pay him tribute or suffer devastating consequences. When rancher Tyler refuses to pay, Burton callously shoots his prized bull as a warning. Those who defy Burton face poisoned cattle, burned homes, and even murder at the hands of his gang of outlaws and hired gunmen. The law remains helpless against Burton's iron grip on the region.
After answering what he believes is a distress signal, the Lone Ranger learns the full extent of Burton's reign of terror from Tyler and the widow Simmons. The masked rider discovers that many of Burton's gang members are wanted criminals from other territories, which gives him an idea to break the outlaw's power. Making a bold move, the Lone Ranger storms into a cafe where Burton and his men are gathered, taking wanted murderer Scar Lewis at gunpoint while promising to return for more of the criminals Burton is harboring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077640Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #803, "Pitfall Trap," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a ruthless protection racket in the Southwest. Jim Burton has made himself absolute master of the territory, forcing ranchers and...The Lone Ranger #803, "Pitfall Trap," finds the masked rider and Tonto investigating a ruthless protection racket in the Southwest. Jim Burton has made himself absolute master of the territory, forcing ranchers and townspeople to pay him tribute or suffer devastating consequences. When rancher Tyler refuses to pay, Burton callously shoots his prized bull as a warning. Those who defy Burton face poisoned cattle, burned homes, and even murder at the hands of his gang of outlaws and hired gunmen. The law remains helpless against Burton's iron grip on the region.
After answering what he believes is a distress signal, the Lone Ranger learns the full extent of Burton's reign of terror from Tyler and the widow Simmons. The masked rider discovers that many of Burton's gang members are wanted criminals from other territories, which gives him an idea to break the outlaw's power. Making a bold move, the Lone Ranger storms into a cafe where Burton and his men are gathered, taking wanted murderer Scar Lewis at gunpoint while promising to return for more of the criminals Burton is harboring.]]>1746false1803fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-franklyn-sheepherder--71077637The Lone Ranger #801, "Amos Franklyn Sheepherder," the classic conflict between cattlemen and sheep ranchers threatens to explode into violence. Amos Franklin, a sheepherder in Mariposa, faces mounting pressure from local cattlemen who claim his flocks are ruining the range and fouling the watering holes. When a cowman named Vince Bennett arrives at Franklin's door in the middle of the night, he delivers a grim warning: Franklin's herder has been hog-tied, his dog killed, and his sheep scattered helpless across the gullies. The cattlemen want Franklin gone, and this is their final warning.
Into this powder keg rides the notorious outlaw Scar Gordon, who presents himself as Franklin's unlikely savior. Gordon offers to provide hired guns to help the sheepherder defend his rights, positioning himself as a friend while concealing his true motives involving revenge against cattleman Bo McPherson. As Franklin reluctantly considers hiring Gordon's gang of wanted men, Tonto discovers the scheme and races to alert the Lone Ranger. With a range war brewing and Franklin's valuable sheep herd at stake, the masked rider must intervene before Gordon's manipulation turns a territorial dispute into deadly bloodshed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077637Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 16, 1938 The Lone Ranger #801, "Amos Franklyn Sheepherder," the classic conflict between cattlemen and sheep ranchers threatens to explode into violence. Amos Franklin, a sheepherder in Mariposa, faces mounting pressure from...The Lone Ranger #801, "Amos Franklyn Sheepherder," the classic conflict between cattlemen and sheep ranchers threatens to explode into violence. Amos Franklin, a sheepherder in Mariposa, faces mounting pressure from local cattlemen who claim his flocks are ruining the range and fouling the watering holes. When a cowman named Vince Bennett arrives at Franklin's door in the middle of the night, he delivers a grim warning: Franklin's herder has been hog-tied, his dog killed, and his sheep scattered helpless across the gullies. The cattlemen want Franklin gone, and this is their final warning.
Into this powder keg rides the notorious outlaw Scar Gordon, who presents himself as Franklin's unlikely savior. Gordon offers to provide hired guns to help the sheepherder defend his rights, positioning himself as a friend while concealing his true motives involving revenge against cattleman Bo McPherson. As Franklin reluctantly considers hiring Gordon's gang of wanted men, Tonto discovers the scheme and races to alert the Lone Ranger. With a range war brewing and Franklin's valuable sheep herd at stake, the masked rider must intervene before Gordon's manipulation turns a territorial dispute into deadly bloodshed.]]>1650false1801fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homesteader-jeb-martin--71077636The Lone Ranger #800, "Homesteader Jeb Martin," finds the masked man and Tonto encountering desperate homesteader Jeb Martin and his family fleeing California with a sick child. Martin explains that while the government granted settlers land in California, Spanish landowner Ortega refuses to recognize these claims, holding firm to an earlier grant from the Spanish governor for hundreds of thousands of acres. Dozens of pioneer wagons sit camped at Ortega's southern boundary, their occupants ready to fight for the land promised to them, while Ortega threatens violence against anyone who trespasses.
After helping the Martin family and learning of the brewing conflict, the Lone Ranger convinces the reluctant Jeb to return to California rather than give up on his dreams. Meanwhile, a U.S. Marshal visits Ortega's ranch house, attempting to negotiate a peaceful settlement. With Ortega using only a fraction of his vast holdings and other landowners having cooperated with homesteaders, the Marshal tries to persuade the stubborn rancher to compromise before violence erupts between the two groups, threatening to spark a larger conflict between nations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077636Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 14, 1938 The Lone Ranger #800, "Homesteader Jeb Martin," finds the masked man and Tonto encountering desperate homesteader Jeb Martin and his family fleeing California with a sick child. Martin explains that while the...The Lone Ranger #800, "Homesteader Jeb Martin," finds the masked man and Tonto encountering desperate homesteader Jeb Martin and his family fleeing California with a sick child. Martin explains that while the government granted settlers land in California, Spanish landowner Ortega refuses to recognize these claims, holding firm to an earlier grant from the Spanish governor for hundreds of thousands of acres. Dozens of pioneer wagons sit camped at Ortega's southern boundary, their occupants ready to fight for the land promised to them, while Ortega threatens violence against anyone who trespasses.
After helping the Martin family and learning of the brewing conflict, the Lone Ranger convinces the reluctant Jeb to return to California rather than give up on his dreams. Meanwhile, a U.S. Marshal visits Ortega's ranch house, attempting to negotiate a peaceful settlement. With Ortega using only a fraction of his vast holdings and other landowners having cooperated with homesteaders, the Marshal tries to persuade the stubborn rancher to compromise before violence erupts between the two groups, threatening to spark a larger conflict between nations.]]>1712false1800fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andy-beechum-prospector--71077634In The Lone Ranger #799, "Andy Beechum Prospector," hardworking prospector Andy Beechum has finally struck gold after years of searching, but his triumph may be short-lived. To work his claim, Andy borrowed money from local moneylender Mark Nelson, unaware that his employee, the surly Black Mike, has been secretly reporting to Nelson about the mine's true value. While Mike tells Andy the claim shows no promise, he reveals to Nelson that they're on the verge of hitting the mother lode. A chance encounter brings reformed gambler Rod Ramsey to Andy's home, where he shares his search for the mysterious masked man and his Indian companion who once saved his life.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are already investigating the suspicious situation at the mine. Having overheard Mike's deceptive reports to Andy, they suspect a conspiracy between the crooked worker and the moneylender to steal the claim. As Tonto trails Black Mike to town to gather evidence, the stage is set for the masked rider and his allies to expose the scheme before Andy loses everything he's worked so hard to find.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71077634Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 11, 1938 In The Lone Ranger #799, "Andy Beechum Prospector," hardworking prospector Andy Beechum has finally struck gold after years of searching, but his triumph may be short-lived. To work his claim, Andy borrowed money from...In The Lone Ranger #799, "Andy Beechum Prospector," hardworking prospector Andy Beechum has finally struck gold after years of searching, but his triumph may be short-lived. To work his claim, Andy borrowed money from local moneylender Mark Nelson, unaware that his employee, the surly Black Mike, has been secretly reporting to Nelson about the mine's true value. While Mike tells Andy the claim shows no promise, he reveals to Nelson that they're on the verge of hitting the mother lode. A chance encounter brings reformed gambler Rod Ramsey to Andy's home, where he shares his search for the mysterious masked man and his Indian companion who once saved his life.
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are already investigating the suspicious situation at the mine. Having overheard Mike's deceptive reports to Andy, they suspect a conspiracy between the crooked worker and the moneylender to steal the claim. As Tonto trails Black Mike to town to gather evidence, the stage is set for the masked rider and his allies to expose the scheme before Andy loses everything he's worked so hard to find.]]>1740false1799fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-murdock-s-mine--70963095The Lone Ranger #797, "Jim Murdock S Mine,"
Jim Murdock has grown wealthy from his gold mine, but his fortune is built on a lie. Years ago, he and his partner Abe Jenkins agreed to split their claim, each working their section independently. Murdock's half produced riches while Jenkins' yielded nothing, leaving Jenkins' family desperate and starving. What Jenkins doesn't know is that Murdock deliberately schemed to take the valuable land for himself. When Jenkins arrives at Murdock's canyon-side home demanding food and blankets at gunpoint, Murdock surprisingly cooperates. But his conspirator Barney Holden has darker plans to eliminate Jenkins permanently and protect their secret.
After Jenkins leaves with provisions for his suffering family, Holden rushes to town with shocking news: Murdock's home shows signs of a violent struggle, a window is smashed, and Murdock has vanished near the edge of Grant's Canyon. The sheriff quickly focuses suspicion on Jenkins, the desperate man everyone heard threatening Murdock. As a posse prepares to arrest Jenkins for robbery and murder, the masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto must uncover the truth behind this elaborate frame-up before an innocent man pays for Murdock's crimes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70963095Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 7, 1938 The Lone Ranger #797, "Jim Murdock S Mine," Jim Murdock has grown wealthy from his gold mine, but his fortune is built on a lie. Years ago, he and his partner Abe Jenkins agreed to split their claim, each working...The Lone Ranger #797, "Jim Murdock S Mine,"
Jim Murdock has grown wealthy from his gold mine, but his fortune is built on a lie. Years ago, he and his partner Abe Jenkins agreed to split their claim, each working their section independently. Murdock's half produced riches while Jenkins' yielded nothing, leaving Jenkins' family desperate and starving. What Jenkins doesn't know is that Murdock deliberately schemed to take the valuable land for himself. When Jenkins arrives at Murdock's canyon-side home demanding food and blankets at gunpoint, Murdock surprisingly cooperates. But his conspirator Barney Holden has darker plans to eliminate Jenkins permanently and protect their secret.
After Jenkins leaves with provisions for his suffering family, Holden rushes to town with shocking news: Murdock's home shows signs of a violent struggle, a window is smashed, and Murdock has vanished near the edge of Grant's Canyon. The sheriff quickly focuses suspicion on Jenkins, the desperate man everyone heard threatening Murdock. As a posse prepares to arrest Jenkins for robbery and murder, the masked rider and his faithful companion Tonto must uncover the truth behind this elaborate frame-up before an innocent man pays for Murdock's crimes.]]>1758false1797fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-apache-kid--70963090The Lone Ranger #795, "The Apache Kid," brings the masked man and Tonto face to face with one of the Southwest's most ruthless outlaws. When they discover badly wounded Deputy Tom Reynolds dying in an arroyo, the elderly lawman reveals he was shot by the notorious Apache Kid. Before passing away, Reynolds shares his tragic mission: for five years, he has pursued the Apache Kid to avenge his murdered son Dave. The wealthy rancher-turned-deputy had dreamed of bringing the killer in alive to tell him that killing Dave Reynolds would be his downfall. Now that chance seems lost forever.
The Lone Ranger travels to meet Sheriff Burns and learns the full story of Tom Reynolds' obsessive quest for justice. Rather than simply hunting down the Apache Kid with guns blazing, the masked man devises a careful plan. He takes Reynolds' bullet-pierced badge and sends Tonto to track the outlaw's trail, while keeping one crucial secret: Tom Reynolds may not actually be dead. The Lone Ranger knows the savage Apache Kid must be lured in carefully, not through force, but through cunning that will bring him to justice on his own terms.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70963090Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: March 2, 1938 The Lone Ranger #795, "The Apache Kid," brings the masked man and Tonto face to face with one of the Southwest's most ruthless outlaws. When they discover badly wounded Deputy Tom Reynolds dying in an arroyo, the...The Lone Ranger #795, "The Apache Kid," brings the masked man and Tonto face to face with one of the Southwest's most ruthless outlaws. When they discover badly wounded Deputy Tom Reynolds dying in an arroyo, the elderly lawman reveals he was shot by the notorious Apache Kid. Before passing away, Reynolds shares his tragic mission: for five years, he has pursued the Apache Kid to avenge his murdered son Dave. The wealthy rancher-turned-deputy had dreamed of bringing the killer in alive to tell him that killing Dave Reynolds would be his downfall. Now that chance seems lost forever.
The Lone Ranger travels to meet Sheriff Burns and learns the full story of Tom Reynolds' obsessive quest for justice. Rather than simply hunting down the Apache Kid with guns blazing, the masked man devises a careful plan. He takes Reynolds' bullet-pierced badge and sends Tonto to track the outlaw's trail, while keeping one crucial secret: Tom Reynolds may not actually be dead. The Lone Ranger knows the savage Apache Kid must be lured in carefully, not through force, but through cunning that will bring him to justice on his own terms.]]>1772false1795fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-missing-letter--70963089The Lone Ranger #792, "The Missing Letter," a Pony Express rider races across the plains carrying important papers destined for Silver Gulch when he's ambushed and shot from his horse. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped along the route, spot the riderless horse galloping past and immediately recognize something is wrong. Knowing that mail carriers never simply fall from their mounts, the masked rider and his faithful companion head back along the trail to investigate.
Meanwhile, in Silver Gulch, prospector Jim Flood and his wife Ruth face desperate circumstances. Jim has discovered a fortune in gold on his hillside claim, but his greedy neighbor Harve Riggs has obtained a legal injunction preventing him from digging because the loose shale slides down onto Riggs' property below. Riggs offers a mere $150 for Jim's valuable claim while demanding $1,000 for his own worthless land, effectively trapping the Floods between legal constraints and grinding poverty. As Jim waits in vain for an offer from an Eastern mining syndicate, the missing Pony Express letter may hold the key to his salvation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70963089Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 23, 1938 The Lone Ranger #792, "The Missing Letter," a Pony Express rider races across the plains carrying important papers destined for Silver Gulch when he's ambushed and shot from his horse. The Lone Ranger and Tonto,...The Lone Ranger #792, "The Missing Letter," a Pony Express rider races across the plains carrying important papers destined for Silver Gulch when he's ambushed and shot from his horse. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, camped along the route, spot the riderless horse galloping past and immediately recognize something is wrong. Knowing that mail carriers never simply fall from their mounts, the masked rider and his faithful companion head back along the trail to investigate.
Meanwhile, in Silver Gulch, prospector Jim Flood and his wife Ruth face desperate circumstances. Jim has discovered a fortune in gold on his hillside claim, but his greedy neighbor Harve Riggs has obtained a legal injunction preventing him from digging because the loose shale slides down onto Riggs' property below. Riggs offers a mere $150 for Jim's valuable claim while demanding $1,000 for his own worthless land, effectively trapping the Floods between legal constraints and grinding poverty. As Jim waits in vain for an offer from an Eastern mining syndicate, the missing Pony Express letter may hold the key to his salvation.]]>1658false1792fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-flood-s-mine--70963082The Lone Ranger #791, "Jim Flood S Mine,"
In this episode, the Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon a mystery when a Pony Express horse races past their camp without its rider. The horse is still following its regular route, leading the masked rider to suspect foul play. He and Tonto ride back along the trail to discover what happened to the missing expressman, knowing that only violence could separate a Pony Express rider from his mount and the important mail he carries.
Meanwhile, in the town of Silver Gulch, prospector Jim Flood and his wife Ruth face a desperate situation. Jim has discovered a fortune in gold on his property, but his neighbor Hart Riggs has obtained a legal injunction preventing him from digging. Every time Jim tries to work his claim, loose shale slides down onto Riggs' property below. Riggs offers a mere $150 for land worth thousands, knowing the injunction prevents Jim from accessing his gold. As days pass and the Eastern mining company fails to make an offer, the Floods face poverty while their greedy neighbor waits for desperation to force their hand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70963082Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #791, "Jim Flood S Mine," In this episode, the Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon a mystery when a Pony Express horse races past their camp without its rider. The horse is still following its...The Lone Ranger #791, "Jim Flood S Mine,"
In this episode, the Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon a mystery when a Pony Express horse races past their camp without its rider. The horse is still following its regular route, leading the masked rider to suspect foul play. He and Tonto ride back along the trail to discover what happened to the missing expressman, knowing that only violence could separate a Pony Express rider from his mount and the important mail he carries.
Meanwhile, in the town of Silver Gulch, prospector Jim Flood and his wife Ruth face a desperate situation. Jim has discovered a fortune in gold on his property, but his neighbor Hart Riggs has obtained a legal injunction preventing him from digging. Every time Jim tries to work his claim, loose shale slides down onto Riggs' property below. Riggs offers a mere $150 for land worth thousands, knowing the injunction prevents Jim from accessing his gold. As days pass and the Eastern mining company fails to make an offer, the Floods face poverty while their greedy neighbor waits for desperation to force their hand.]]>1574false1791fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/panamint-nash--70948084The Lone Ranger #790, "Panamint Nash," the masked rider stops at the home of Amy Holcomb near Needle Point to water his horse Silver. There he learns about the bitter and reclusive Panamint Nash, a crippled man who rules over his extended family in the Bend Country and forbids any contact with the townspeople. Amy also tells him about Sheriff Bob Frawley, a young lawman driven by a lifelong vow to avenge his father's murder by tracking down a left-handed, limping outlaw known as Wildcat. The Lone Ranger's interest is piqued when he spots the sheriff riding with Lindy Nash, Panamint's daughter, who are clearly meeting in secret against her father's wishes.
As the Ranger heads toward the Nash property, he overpowers a guard and positions himself outside the house to eavesdrop. Inside, Panamint confronts Lindy about her meetings with Sheriff Frawley, suspecting her relationship with the young lawman. The tension escalates when Bob's description of his father's killer—a left-handed man with a limp called Wildcat—raises disturbing implications about someone close to home. The Lone Ranger must uncover the truth behind this decades-old murder and the mysterious hold Panamint Nash has over his family.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70948084Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:04 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 18, 1938 The Lone Ranger #790, "Panamint Nash," the masked rider stops at the home of Amy Holcomb near Needle Point to water his horse Silver. There he learns about the bitter and reclusive Panamint Nash, a crippled man who...The Lone Ranger #790, "Panamint Nash," the masked rider stops at the home of Amy Holcomb near Needle Point to water his horse Silver. There he learns about the bitter and reclusive Panamint Nash, a crippled man who rules over his extended family in the Bend Country and forbids any contact with the townspeople. Amy also tells him about Sheriff Bob Frawley, a young lawman driven by a lifelong vow to avenge his father's murder by tracking down a left-handed, limping outlaw known as Wildcat. The Lone Ranger's interest is piqued when he spots the sheriff riding with Lindy Nash, Panamint's daughter, who are clearly meeting in secret against her father's wishes.
As the Ranger heads toward the Nash property, he overpowers a guard and positions himself outside the house to eavesdrop. Inside, Panamint confronts Lindy about her meetings with Sheriff Frawley, suspecting her relationship with the young lawman. The tension escalates when Bob's description of his father's killer—a left-handed man with a limp called Wildcat—raises disturbing implications about someone close to home. The Lone Ranger must uncover the truth behind this decades-old murder and the mysterious hold Panamint Nash has over his family.]]>1661false1790fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kansas-kid-and-the-stagecoach-murders--70948073The Lone Ranger #786, "The Kansas Kid And The Stagecoach Murders,"
Ben Sortell, district superintendent of the stage line between Pine River and Calhoun, faces a deadly mystery. Twice in the past month, stages have arrived in town with both driver and guard dead, the mail rifled through by unknown killers. While Sortell discusses the baffling murders with Sheriff Jack Beardsley, a scrawny young man calling himself the Kansas Kid appears at the office. Peter Barrett, as he's really known, insists he's eighteen and can handle a six-horse team, desperately begging for work as a stage driver. Despite his obvious youth and frail appearance, the kid refuses to take no for an answer, claiming he'll bring the horses through alive where bigger, more experienced men have failed.
Sheriff Beardsley grows suspicious when the Kansas Kid accepts a menial job sweeping the office after being denied a driver's position. Watching through the window, Beardsley and Sortell catch the boy rifling through the desk, studying the stage schedules. Before they can confront him, a masked man appears with guns drawn, also demanding information about the stage routes, plunging the investigation into deeper intrigue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70948073Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 9, 1938 The Lone Ranger #786, "The Kansas Kid And The Stagecoach Murders," Ben Sortell, district superintendent of the stage line between Pine River and Calhoun, faces a deadly mystery. Twice in the past month, stages have...The Lone Ranger #786, "The Kansas Kid And The Stagecoach Murders,"
Ben Sortell, district superintendent of the stage line between Pine River and Calhoun, faces a deadly mystery. Twice in the past month, stages have arrived in town with both driver and guard dead, the mail rifled through by unknown killers. While Sortell discusses the baffling murders with Sheriff Jack Beardsley, a scrawny young man calling himself the Kansas Kid appears at the office. Peter Barrett, as he's really known, insists he's eighteen and can handle a six-horse team, desperately begging for work as a stage driver. Despite his obvious youth and frail appearance, the kid refuses to take no for an answer, claiming he'll bring the horses through alive where bigger, more experienced men have failed.
Sheriff Beardsley grows suspicious when the Kansas Kid accepts a menial job sweeping the office after being denied a driver's position. Watching through the window, Beardsley and Sortell catch the boy rifling through the desk, studying the stage schedules. Before they can confront him, a masked man appears with guns drawn, also demanding information about the stage routes, plunging the investigation into deeper intrigue.]]>1741false1786fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contraband-liquor--70948042The Lone Ranger #785, "Contraband Liquor," begins with a murder that threatens to expose a dangerous smuggling operation along the border. Steve Brady, a Border Patrol agent investigating illegal liquor trafficking, confronts cafe owner Flint Berkman at gunpoint, preparing to bring him in for questioning about contraband alcohol being sold in his establishment. Before Berkman can reveal anything about the smuggling ring, a mysterious shooter kills him with a perfect shot from outside. As Sheriff Perkins organizes a posse to hunt for the killer, suspicion quickly falls on a wandering drifter named Cactus Pete Hawkins, who is found in possession of a gun with the wrong initials and clothes that don't fit him.
Pete's story about being forced to switch clothing and weapons with a stranger at gunpoint seems too convenient, and his knowledge of Berkman makes him the perfect suspect. As the townspeople demand justice and lynch mob sentiment grows, the real conspiracy begins to reveal itself. Sheriff Perkins meets secretly with Steve Brady in the shadows, and it becomes clear that Brady has betrayed the Border Patrol and is working with the smugglers to frame an innocent man.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70948042Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 7, 1938 The Lone Ranger #785, "Contraband Liquor," begins with a murder that threatens to expose a dangerous smuggling operation along the border. Steve Brady, a Border Patrol agent investigating illegal liquor trafficking,...The Lone Ranger #785, "Contraband Liquor," begins with a murder that threatens to expose a dangerous smuggling operation along the border. Steve Brady, a Border Patrol agent investigating illegal liquor trafficking, confronts cafe owner Flint Berkman at gunpoint, preparing to bring him in for questioning about contraband alcohol being sold in his establishment. Before Berkman can reveal anything about the smuggling ring, a mysterious shooter kills him with a perfect shot from outside. As Sheriff Perkins organizes a posse to hunt for the killer, suspicion quickly falls on a wandering drifter named Cactus Pete Hawkins, who is found in possession of a gun with the wrong initials and clothes that don't fit him.
Pete's story about being forced to switch clothing and weapons with a stranger at gunpoint seems too convenient, and his knowledge of Berkman makes him the perfect suspect. As the townspeople demand justice and lynch mob sentiment grows, the real conspiracy begins to reveal itself. Sheriff Perkins meets secretly with Steve Brady in the shadows, and it becomes clear that Brady has betrayed the Border Patrol and is working with the smugglers to frame an innocent man.]]>1762false1785fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theft-of-silver--70947221The Lone Ranger #783, "Theft Of Silver," the masked rider and Tonto investigate a wave of horse thefts plaguing ranchers near Abilene. After intercepting a drunk man named Zeke Skinner who carries a suspicious letter, the Lone Ranger discovers that prominent rancher Carol Cummings has requested Texas Rangers to help stop the thieves. However, when Silver is stolen from outside a cafe, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rush to recover him only to be confronted by men claiming to be Texas Rangers. The sheriff arrives, and the masked man finds himself accused of being the very horse thief he's tracking.
A fight breaks out, allowing the Lone Ranger to escape on Tonto's horse Scout, but Tonto is captured and thrown in jail. As the episode unfolds, it becomes clear that Cummings himself is the mastermind behind the horse thefts, and his men have been posing as Rangers. Now Cummings plots to frame both the Lone Ranger and Tonto while continuing his criminal operation, setting up a dangerous situation where the masked rider must clear their names and expose the real thieves.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70947221Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: February 2, 1938 The Lone Ranger #783, "Theft Of Silver," the masked rider and Tonto investigate a wave of horse thefts plaguing ranchers near Abilene. After intercepting a drunk man named Zeke Skinner who carries a suspicious...The Lone Ranger #783, "Theft Of Silver," the masked rider and Tonto investigate a wave of horse thefts plaguing ranchers near Abilene. After intercepting a drunk man named Zeke Skinner who carries a suspicious letter, the Lone Ranger discovers that prominent rancher Carol Cummings has requested Texas Rangers to help stop the thieves. However, when Silver is stolen from outside a cafe, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rush to recover him only to be confronted by men claiming to be Texas Rangers. The sheriff arrives, and the masked man finds himself accused of being the very horse thief he's tracking.
A fight breaks out, allowing the Lone Ranger to escape on Tonto's horse Scout, but Tonto is captured and thrown in jail. As the episode unfolds, it becomes clear that Cummings himself is the mastermind behind the horse thefts, and his men have been posing as Rangers. Now Cummings plots to frame both the Lone Ranger and Tonto while continuing his criminal operation, setting up a dangerous situation where the masked rider must clear their names and expose the real thieves.]]>1775false1783fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horse-thieves-steal-silver--70947215The Lone Ranger #782, "Horse Thieves Steal Silver,"
When high-bred horses begin disappearing from ranches near Abilene, prominent rancher Cal Cummings convinces the sheriff to send for the Texas Rangers. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, who have intercepted a suspicious letter carried by the drunk and talkative Zeke Skinner, arrive in Abilene to investigate. When Silver is stolen from outside a cafe, the masked man and Tonto rush to pursue the thieves, only to be confronted by men claiming to be Texas Rangers. The supposed lawmen arrest Tonto for horse theft after catching him near a stolen horse bearing Cummings' brand.
The Lone Ranger escapes while Tonto creates a diversion, but not before the sheriff and the fake Rangers become convinced they've caught the real horse thieves. Meanwhile, at Cummings' ranch, the truth emerges: the rancher himself leads the horse thief gang, and his men have been posing as Texas Rangers. With Silver in the thieves' hands and Tonto imprisoned, Cummings plots his next move to frame the heroes while continuing his criminal operation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70947215Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 31, 1938 The Lone Ranger #782, "Horse Thieves Steal Silver," When high-bred horses begin disappearing from ranches near Abilene, prominent rancher Cal Cummings convinces the sheriff to send for the Texas Rangers. The Lone...The Lone Ranger #782, "Horse Thieves Steal Silver,"
When high-bred horses begin disappearing from ranches near Abilene, prominent rancher Cal Cummings convinces the sheriff to send for the Texas Rangers. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, who have intercepted a suspicious letter carried by the drunk and talkative Zeke Skinner, arrive in Abilene to investigate. When Silver is stolen from outside a cafe, the masked man and Tonto rush to pursue the thieves, only to be confronted by men claiming to be Texas Rangers. The supposed lawmen arrest Tonto for horse theft after catching him near a stolen horse bearing Cummings' brand.
The Lone Ranger escapes while Tonto creates a diversion, but not before the sheriff and the fake Rangers become convinced they've caught the real horse thieves. Meanwhile, at Cummings' ranch, the truth emerges: the rancher himself leads the horse thief gang, and his men have been posing as Texas Rangers. With Silver in the thieves' hands and Tonto imprisoned, Cummings plots his next move to frame the heroes while continuing his criminal operation.]]>1791false1782fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abilene-horse-thieves--70947213The Lone Ranger #781, "Abilene Horse Thieves," a sophisticated gang of horse thieves has been plaguing the ranches around Abilene, stealing valuable high-bred horses without leaving a trace. When prominent rancher Cal Cummings directs the sheriff to request help from the Texas Rangers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept the letter after overhearing the drunken Zeke Skinner talking carelessly in a cafe. Suspecting something is amiss, the masked man rides into Abilene to investigate, but soon finds himself caught in an elaborate trap. When thieves steal Silver from the hitching rack and the Lone Ranger attempts to recover his magnificent horse, men claiming to be Texas Rangers arrive on the scene and arrest him and Tonto as the very horse thieves they're hunting.
The situation grows desperate as the real mastermind behind the thefts remains hidden, manipulating events to frame the masked man and his faithful companion. After a dramatic scuffle, the Lone Ranger manages to escape on Scout, but Tonto remains imprisoned and faces hanging. With the town convinced they've caught the criminals and his partner's life hanging in the balance, the Lone Ranger must find a way to expose the true thieves and clear their names before it's too late.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70947213Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 28, 1938 The Lone Ranger #781, "Abilene Horse Thieves," a sophisticated gang of horse thieves has been plaguing the ranches around Abilene, stealing valuable high-bred horses without leaving a trace. When prominent rancher...The Lone Ranger #781, "Abilene Horse Thieves," a sophisticated gang of horse thieves has been plaguing the ranches around Abilene, stealing valuable high-bred horses without leaving a trace. When prominent rancher Cal Cummings directs the sheriff to request help from the Texas Rangers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto intercept the letter after overhearing the drunken Zeke Skinner talking carelessly in a cafe. Suspecting something is amiss, the masked man rides into Abilene to investigate, but soon finds himself caught in an elaborate trap. When thieves steal Silver from the hitching rack and the Lone Ranger attempts to recover his magnificent horse, men claiming to be Texas Rangers arrive on the scene and arrest him and Tonto as the very horse thieves they're hunting.
The situation grows desperate as the real mastermind behind the thefts remains hidden, manipulating events to frame the masked man and his faithful companion. After a dramatic scuffle, the Lone Ranger manages to escape on Scout, but Tonto remains imprisoned and faces hanging. With the town convinced they've caught the criminals and his partner's life hanging in the balance, the Lone Ranger must find a way to expose the true thieves and clear their names before it's too late.]]>1762false1781fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silver-mine-surprise--70912183The Lone Ranger #779, "Silver Mine Surprise," the masked rider and Tonto face off against Ben Bush, the wealthiest and most ruthless man in Wells City. Bush controls the town through his iron grip on the bank, vast rangeland holdings, and his puppet sheriff, Pete Crowley. When honest ranchers like Lem Frisbee, Slade, and Steve Larson deposit their life savings in Bush's bank, they soon find themselves framed for murder by paid witnesses and facing the hangman's noose. The Lone Ranger has already rescued Frisbee and Slade from execution, and now he daringly snatches Larson from jail right under Bush and Crowley's noses.
Back at his camp, the Lone Ranger reveals Bush's sinister scheme to the confused Larson, who worries that his jailbreak makes him look guilty and keeps him from his wife Mary and young son Jerry. The masked man explains that Bush systematically steals depositors' money, then eliminates them through false murder charges before they can discover their funds are missing. Now the Lone Ranger must expose Bush's corruption and clear the names of three innocent men before the crooked banker can strike again.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70912183Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:03 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 24, 1938 The Lone Ranger #779, "Silver Mine Surprise," the masked rider and Tonto face off against Ben Bush, the wealthiest and most ruthless man in Wells City. Bush controls the town through his iron grip on the bank, vast...The Lone Ranger #779, "Silver Mine Surprise," the masked rider and Tonto face off against Ben Bush, the wealthiest and most ruthless man in Wells City. Bush controls the town through his iron grip on the bank, vast rangeland holdings, and his puppet sheriff, Pete Crowley. When honest ranchers like Lem Frisbee, Slade, and Steve Larson deposit their life savings in Bush's bank, they soon find themselves framed for murder by paid witnesses and facing the hangman's noose. The Lone Ranger has already rescued Frisbee and Slade from execution, and now he daringly snatches Larson from jail right under Bush and Crowley's noses.
Back at his camp, the Lone Ranger reveals Bush's sinister scheme to the confused Larson, who worries that his jailbreak makes him look guilty and keeps him from his wife Mary and young son Jerry. The masked man explains that Bush systematically steals depositors' money, then eliminates them through false murder charges before they can discover their funds are missing. Now the Lone Ranger must expose Bush's corruption and clear the names of three innocent men before the crooked banker can strike again.]]>1723false1779fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frameup-for-profit--70912167The Lone Ranger #778, "Frameup For Profit," opens as the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, plot to rob the Osage Bank. The ruthless outlaws coldly decide to kill the banker to avoid being identified, then make their escape to a remote hiding place where they can't be tracked. After the robbery, the town immediately suspects the Brugens, and the sheriff organizes a posse to hunt them down. Among those eager to join are Missouri and Sleepy, two broke but beloved former silver miners known throughout the county for their generosity to struggling families. Despite their friend the banker being shot, the sheriff refuses to let the elderly pair ride along, calling them too old for the dangerous pursuit.
Humiliated and determined, Missouri and Sleepy refuse to accept being sidelined. When a mysterious Indian named Tonto appears in town on a magnificent horse, the old-timers see a potential ally who might help them track the killers and claim the substantial reward money. As Tonto prepares to ride out, Missouri and Sleepy desperately try to convince him to take them along on what could be their most important manhunt yet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70912167Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 21, 1938 The Lone Ranger #778, "Frameup For Profit," opens as the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, plot to rob the Osage Bank. The ruthless outlaws coldly decide to kill the banker to avoid being identified, then...The Lone Ranger #778, "Frameup For Profit," opens as the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, plot to rob the Osage Bank. The ruthless outlaws coldly decide to kill the banker to avoid being identified, then make their escape to a remote hiding place where they can't be tracked. After the robbery, the town immediately suspects the Brugens, and the sheriff organizes a posse to hunt them down. Among those eager to join are Missouri and Sleepy, two broke but beloved former silver miners known throughout the county for their generosity to struggling families. Despite their friend the banker being shot, the sheriff refuses to let the elderly pair ride along, calling them too old for the dangerous pursuit.
Humiliated and determined, Missouri and Sleepy refuse to accept being sidelined. When a mysterious Indian named Tonto appears in town on a magnificent horse, the old-timers see a potential ally who might help them track the killers and claim the substantial reward money. As Tonto prepares to ride out, Missouri and Sleepy desperately try to convince him to take them along on what could be their most important manhunt yet.]]>1715false1778fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crooked-banker-and-sheriff--70912154The Lone Ranger #777, "Crooked Banker And Sheriff," the masked rider races to Wells City to rescue Steve Larson from jail before corrupt banker Ben Bush can have him hanged. Bush, the wealthiest and most feared man in the territory, controls the town with an iron fist alongside his compliant sheriff, Pete Crowley. When the Lone Ranger successfully frees Larson—the third man he has saved from Bush's clutches—the banker grows increasingly furious with Crowley's inability to stop the mysterious masked man on the white horse.
Back at his camp, the Lone Ranger and Tonto reveal to the bewildered Larson that he has been framed for murder, just like the other two rescued men. The scheme becomes clear: Bush steals depositors' money from his bank, then arranges for the victims to be accused of murder and hanged before they can claim their funds. Larson had $3,000 in Bush's bank, making him a target. Though grateful to be alive, Larson worries he can never return to his wife Mary and son Jerry, now branded an escaped prisoner and outlaw.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70912154Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: January 19, 1938 The Lone Ranger #777, "Crooked Banker And Sheriff," the masked rider races to Wells City to rescue Steve Larson from jail before corrupt banker Ben Bush can have him hanged. Bush, the wealthiest and most feared man...The Lone Ranger #777, "Crooked Banker And Sheriff," the masked rider races to Wells City to rescue Steve Larson from jail before corrupt banker Ben Bush can have him hanged. Bush, the wealthiest and most feared man in the territory, controls the town with an iron fist alongside his compliant sheriff, Pete Crowley. When the Lone Ranger successfully frees Larson—the third man he has saved from Bush's clutches—the banker grows increasingly furious with Crowley's inability to stop the mysterious masked man on the white horse.
Back at his camp, the Lone Ranger and Tonto reveal to the bewildered Larson that he has been framed for murder, just like the other two rescued men. The scheme becomes clear: Bush steals depositors' money from his bank, then arranges for the victims to be accused of murder and hanged before they can claim their funds. Larson had $3,000 in Bush's bank, making him a target. Though grateful to be alive, Larson worries he can never return to his wife Mary and son Jerry, now branded an escaped prisoner and outlaw.]]>1791false1777fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-osage-bank-robbery--70908916In The Lone Ranger #763, "Osage Bank Robbery The," the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, arrive in the town of Osage with deadly intentions. After coldly planning their crime in the local cafe, they rob the Osage Bank and callously shoot down the banker, leaving no witnesses to identify them. The ruthless outlaws then flee toward a secret hideout two hours away, confident they can disappear without leaving a trail. When word of the murder spreads through town, the sheriff quickly organizes a posse, identifying the Brugens as the likely culprits due to their signature brutality.
Two aging former prospectors, Missouri and Sleepy, are devastated by the banker's death, as he was their friend. Despite having recently lost their fortune when their silver mine played out, the generous pair still want to join the manhunt. However, the sheriff refuses their help, deeming them too old for the dangerous pursuit. Enter a mysterious Indian named Tonto, who offers his tracking skills to help Missouri and Sleepy go after the killers themselves. As the official posse struggles to find any trail, the stage is set for an unlikely alliance to pursue justice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908916Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:02 +0000OTRPODSOriginally Aired: December 17, 1937 In The Lone Ranger #763, "Osage Bank Robbery The," the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, arrive in the town of Osage with deadly intentions. After coldly planning their crime in the local cafe, they rob the...In The Lone Ranger #763, "Osage Bank Robbery The," the notorious Brugen brothers, Dan and Paul, arrive in the town of Osage with deadly intentions. After coldly planning their crime in the local cafe, they rob the Osage Bank and callously shoot down the banker, leaving no witnesses to identify them. The ruthless outlaws then flee toward a secret hideout two hours away, confident they can disappear without leaving a trail. When word of the murder spreads through town, the sheriff quickly organizes a posse, identifying the Brugens as the likely culprits due to their signature brutality.
Two aging former prospectors, Missouri and Sleepy, are devastated by the banker's death, as he was their friend. Despite having recently lost their fortune when their silver mine played out, the generous pair still want to join the manhunt. However, the sheriff refuses their help, deeming them too old for the dangerous pursuit. Enter a mysterious Indian named Tonto, who offers his tracking skills to help Missouri and Sleepy go after the killers themselves. As the official posse struggles to find any trail, the stage is set for an unlikely alliance to pursue justice.]]>1787false1763full