Legends of the Old West
Legends of the Old West, hosted by Chris Wimmer of Black Barrel Media, covers lawmen, outlaws, Native American leaders and frontier towns of the American West through cinematic storytelling. The show has 313 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying an estimated sponsor rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly cinematic Old West history with a loyal 4.8-rated audience
- 3,643 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal an engaged, long-running audience
- 313 episodes on a weekly cadence give sponsors a steady, predictable placement window
- Cinematic production and roughly 35-minute episodes suit a relaxed, focused listening context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, multi-part series
- Tone
- cinematic, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 33 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website contact page states the show accepts advertising at a contact email, and a Black Barrel+ subscription offers ad-free listening, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 feed episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes such as 'OUTLAWS Ep. 2 | Cherokee Bill' and 'Ep. 3 | Clay Allison' cover gunfights and killings, and the explicit flag is 0 in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | blackbarrelmedia.com/legends-of-the-old-west/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1362910749 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/BBM8260687703 |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 6 | “Jim Bridger: Wars of the West” | 2026-09-16 | 36 min |
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 5 | “Jim Bridger: Opening The West” | 2026-09-09 | 35 min |
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 4 | “Jim Bridger: Into The Wild” | 2026-09-02 | 34 min |
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 3 | “John Colter: Colter’s Run” | 2026-08-26 | 34 min |
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 2 | “John Colter: Colter’s Hell” | 2026-08-19 | 33 min |
| MOUNTAIN MEN Ep. 1 | “John Colter: Corps of Discovery” | 2026-08-12 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 33 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.
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About Legends of the Old West
Legends of the Old West is a history podcast from Black Barrel Media covering lawmen, outlaws, Native American leaders and frontier towns such as Deadwood and Tombstone. The show is hosted by Chris Wimmer, a writer, host and producer whose website describes him as an avid podcast listener who worked in film and journalism for 18 years before founding Black Barrel, according to the Black Barrel Media website. Episodes are published weekly with a median length of about 35 minutes, and the feed holds 313 episodes since March 2018.
The show holds a 4.8 average across 3,643 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate: based on those ratings, the show likely reaches 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward older listeners interested in American history. No sponsors appear in the recent feed, though the website lists an advertising contact address.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands in western, outdoor, spirits and media categories that want a long-running, history-focused audience. Source: the RSS feed, the Black Barrel Media website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Legends of the Old West can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Legends of the Old West
How much does Legends of the Old West charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener size, not a published price card.
What is Legends of the Old West about?
The show covers the American West, including lawmen like Wyatt Earp, outlaws like Jesse James, Native American leaders, and frontier towns. It is hosted by Chris Wimmer and released weekly with episodes around 35 minutes long.
How do I contact Legends of the Old West about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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