1001 Stories From the Old West
1001 Stories From the Old West, hosted by Jon Hagadorn, presents hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies and period books about the American frontier. The show has 316 episodes, published every other Sunday, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A long-running frontier history show with a loyal, rated audience of western fans
- 316 episodes since March 2022, published every other Sunday
- 202 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average
- Primary-source readings from diaries, memoirs and period books suit history-minded listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, archival reading, episodic serial
- Tone
- educational, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 58 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'BORN TO HANG', 'THE RAID ON ROBBERS ROOST' and 'BUCKSHOT ROBERTS LAST FIGHT' reference hangings, raids and gunfights from historical accounts.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bestof1001stories.com/show/1001-stories-from… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1613213865 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/529207/rss |
Benchmark score: 59 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST and THE REED SURVIVES GUNSMOKE | 2026-10-16 | 48 min |
| COW DOCTOR and JEALOUSY GUNSMOKE | 2026-10-14 | 46 min |
| THE RAID ON ROBBERS ROOST TEXAS 1877 | 2026-10-11 | 18 min |
| POTATO ROAD and ROBBER BRIDEGROOM GUNSMOKE | 2026-10-09 | 56 min |
| BORN TO HANG and REWARD FOR MATT GUNSMOKE | 2026-10-07 | 58 min |
| A COWBOY DETECTIVE (CHAP 15-PART 1) by CHARLIE SIRINGO | 2026-10-04 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Welcome to the new 1001 Stories From the Old West.. Here we offer hand-picked accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies, books of the time period, and historians to bring you the American frontier story directly from the people who lived it. You'll hear actual accounts of Indian battles, pioneer struggles, outlaws, cowboys and Indians, lawmen, and the men and women who took the…
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About 1001 Stories From the Old West
1001 Stories From the Old West is an audio history show hosted by Jon Hagadorn. According to the show's website and feed, each episode reads selected accounts from diaries, historical documents, autobiographies and period books about the American frontier, covering Indian battles, pioneer journeys, outlaws, cowboys and lawmen. The show has 316 episodes and publishes every other Sunday, with episodes typically running about 32 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 202 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings and show age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and this audience is an estimate. No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, suiting western, heritage and outdoor brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 1001 Stories From the Old West can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 1001 Stories From the Old West
How much does 1001 Stories From the Old West charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate derived from public signals, not a published price.
What is 1001 Stories From the Old West about?
The show reads first-hand frontier accounts from diaries, historical documents and period books, covering outlaws, pioneers, lawmen and Indian battles. It publishes new episodes every other Sunday.
How do I contact 1001 Stories From the Old West about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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