Dirty Dave Rudabaugh: MOST FEARED OUTLAW

[@DizGuys]

I’m continually amazed at how much you can find out about some relatively obscure dudes from over 100 years ago. Fascinating stuff, thanks Josh 😎👍

[@charliebrown4799]

Even more amazing is how he only has a very short time period from which to gather information from. A lot of people don't realize that the 'wild west' only lasted for about 30 years!

[@alfredspic481]

​@@charliebrown4799 Sad isn't it

[@charliebrown4799]

@@alfredspic481 how is that sad?

[@NicholasQueen-e4o]

I did genology research on my family tree and found out I'm descended from a guy that was illegitimate and his father was unknown. He was born in 1854 and took his mother's last name. I took a DNA test on family tree DNA and found out my y chromosome was matched to the Robinson family. After realizing the connection I found out a Robinson family lived in the same area at the time! I haven't figured out which one might have been his father. All this was done via the Internet! Even he probably didn't know who his father was!

[@WilliamEspinosa-f8d]

Hell yes, Josh! Keep kicking ass. You are very appreciated, sir 🙌👊♥️🇺🇲

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you, I appreciate you

[@chrislewis6488]

Awesome,the nightshift just got 39 minutes shorter 😂

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I know the feeling

[@mike3020]

@@chrislewis6488 congratulations

[@ticket2space]

Keep rocking and rolling bro 🤙

[@CaliforniaLoLCow]

Here comes the 💰

[@MartinNicol-bk7ny]

Av good nyt m8

[@WVF112469]

Josh, us guests residing in the Oregon State Mental Institution would like to thank you for your excellent work. Better than most of the house meds by far!!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Share your stash with the rest of us

[@williamsherman1089]

Originally born and raised in Oregon, the whole state was kinda like a mental institution.

[@jakeroberts7435]

@@williamsherman1089 "They" will fix it, Portland is scheduled to become our nation's first large 15 minute city. Just need a little more chaos.....

[@katipohl2431]

Love and greetings from Germany. Highly interesting Stories from the Old West.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Hello Germany!

[@kanonierable]

ngs from Switzerland! You mention Rudabaugh's name originally been "Rodenbach" which I suspect derived from "Rotenbach" a name that sounds very Swiss to me. So the bandit could very well be one of my fellow countrymen as many of them emigrated to the US or even were sent there for being considered bad apples that the authorities wanted to get rid of cheaply by buying them a one way ticket to America, which was a common practice in 19th century Europe.

[@aaron_brown7324]

I love it man… this channel is amazing

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@jwagoner5179]

One of the best history channels on KZbin

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Too kind

[@fatherofmimes4236]

Late to the party however, Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Thanks Josh for all you do.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I appreciate it!

[@jamesharper4671]

Whiskey, ice cream and extravaganza! Perfect ending to a very non productive day off. Thanks Josh.😊

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Enjoy!

[@CameronMcCreary]

I must say I had heard of Dave Rudabaugh but Josh has really done a wonderful job filling us in with the history of this man. Yes, I just saw Dave 's head on the Internet as stated by Josh.

[@CFarnwide]

You always seem rescue me from my night shift boredom at work!

[@Rollin_L]

Josh, great show as always. I needed an excuse to not be working for about 30-40 minutes this afternoon! And thanks for giving all due credit to Mr. David G. Thomas, a gentleman I had the pleasure of spending some time with recently. He is the gold standard for including footnotes to primary sources. I recommend your channel and his books regularly!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

He’s great! I think I’ve read 3 of his books already

[@Richardbutticus]

Thanks a ton for your Substack articles. Super interesting reads when I have down time.

[@johnbyrd7400]

Great episode as always. Keep up the awesome work.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnbyrd7400]

@@WildWestExtravaganza always man. I hope you live your dream and keep pursuing your goals. Awesome work.

[@SentMyOwnWay]

This channel is one of the only things keeping me saying these days man thank you so much

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Glad I can help

[@rebeccajohnson2633]

@@SentMyOwnWay Stay strong 💪🏽 👍🏼. I have had trouble too.Good things are on there way.😉

[@Adam-nv9zo]

This was really good, Josh. Keep up the great work.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks

[@AllenBurbank-z1c]

Humm

[@spider-man2291]

Perfect timing! Just what I needed to relax too And a beautiful reprieve from politics lmao Thanks, sir Hope you and yours are safe and well

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Likewise! Thank you

[@OffRampTourist]

Always thrilled to find this channel in the feed.

[@StMiBll]

Excellent as always. I’ve been binge watching TWWE the past few days. This is the first time I’ve caught a video so soon after posting. 😂

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Awesome! Thank you

[@themulletteer6839]

The best photo likeness by far was when Dave went through his Christian Slater phase. Great show brother. Keep em going.

[@roxannemoser]

@@themulletteer6839 I know. I wonder what he was thinking. Hmm, today, I think I'm going to be the new Christian Slater.

[@ExKUKicker]

I say par, one helluva storyline and as usual, well spoken! You NEED to do a story on Rowdy Joe Lowe out of Newton, Kansas. He was a saloon owner, gun for hire, obnoxious A-hole...😄 He frequented the Delano District on the westside of the Arkansas River in Wichita. This was our saloon and bordello house district in the Wild West days. He was supposedly arrested by Wyatt Earp when he became a short term constable in Wichita while visiting his brother, James. That's all that I know. But, you have the connections to bring this character to life.

[@odinsson204]

This makes midweek so much better. Hell, this makes my week better.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Glad to hear it

[@loganmansker8281]

Love this page, showed up randomly on my feed one day but very high quality and knowledgeable content, especially for the average/casual viewer. Keep up the great work friend

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks for the kind words

[@JayMuzquiz]

“ I’m daring ya Billy! “ Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh in Young Guns II

[@SJCamp10]

“He said Illinois Dave Rudabaugh from Las Vegas” “I’m real happy for ya Dave”

[@BMABEEEE]

Great channel , man.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Many thanks

[@Face2theScr33n]

Josh, I love your objectivity. You could more easily repeat sensational tales, but you dig in to do the actual history justice. Great job! Edit, the fact that so many others are hungry for objective history gives me hope for the future. I mean that 100%.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I’m trying

[@dennishortonii2139]

JOSH RUNNIN THINGS OUT HERE🙂🙂.....FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS!

[@dennishortonii2139]

THAT INTRO IS THE BEST!!!

[@richardlincoln8438]

As always Josh, Thank You for Your efforts. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

[@omahacartel964]

Wait to watch these every Thursday morning while I work

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Hope you like it

[@revmo37]

Another great and informative video Josh. I'm so glad I subbed with notifications. Your straight forward, everyman demeanor makes it a real pleasure to watch your content. Your extensive, honest research is, in my opinion, second to none. 👍

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@mattcrad8605]

Everyone knows Akansas Dave went on to fly stealth bombers with John Travolta and retired to do voiceovers for Slater on "Archer". Nice dude.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I forgot

[@DgDanger72]

Was just telling my wife this guy looks nothing like Christian Slater 🤣

[@TGBurgerGaming]

​@@DgDanger72 I thought it was Kevin Costners little brother who played dave?

[@chikkinnuggits]

He also did a high-quality training video for printer/paper supply company Sabre

[@mattcrad8605]

@chikkinnuggits my God. Is there anything this guy can't do? Such a man of the people.

[@kravin74]

As always I thoroughly enjoyed this video! You are one of the best story tellers I have ever heard. Your voice would be perfect narrating anything related to the old west and more!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Wow, thank you!

[@terrioestreich4007]

I show up just for the intro!!

[@ZtownTrain]

Best video and channel I have found in years and years. Thank you.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I’m glad you think so! Thank you!

[@nonagrey3422]

I don't know about that. Jesse Evans was also someone Billy feared. He was actually afraid that Evens would assassinate him and voiced that fear to Governor Lew Wallace... and for good reason. What makes it more fascinating is Jesse and Billy were friends at one point and ran in the same gang and what's wild about it it is Jesse is probably the very one that shot John Tunstall starting the Lincoln County war. And what makes it even MORE fascinating is Jesse escaped prison and then just DISAPPEARED!!! Literally. He escaped and no one ever heard from him again. Jesse Evans is a FASCINATING story that hardly no one covers and he's all over the Billy the Kid story arch.

[@jonkeathley3772]

True but no one really knows anything about him except what happened in Lincoln Co that's why we never hear much about him

[@charlescomly1]

Thanks Josh, as always I really enjoy listening to your work, your fan Cool Hand.

[@dennishortonii2139]

By the way, please NEVER CHANGE THAT ENTHUSIASTIC INTRO!💯💯💯💯

[@alfredspic481]

Love your channel ❤️

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Appreciate you

[@TheWildColonialBoyAus]

As always, great content love the channel and thank you for always producing such interesting stories for us all

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Appreciate it

[@Cubix_tm]

Great video explaining the story, I found this cause I learned I'm allegedly related to Dirty Dave. My grandmother on my Mom side was a Rudabaugh by her maiden name and told stories that one of our ancestors worked with Billy the Kid. Great job on the research!

[@hernandotorres1234]

😂😂😂 I just bloody love that "But Josh.." voice.

[@cgarrand78]

"But Jooossh" Another excellent video my friend,keep up the great work!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks, I appreciate it

[@TodAnderson-bh1cp]

As always, very nice. Thankyou Peace

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Peace

[@archibaldchuzzlewit1848]

It's wild to realize that The Specials song "A Message to you, Rudy" was about old Dirty Dave "Rudy" Rudabaugh. History is an amazing tapestry.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

A lot of people don’t realize that Rudabaugh invented ska

[@archibaldchuzzlewit1848]

@@WildWestExtravaganza That's why your channel is SO important in uncovering history's forgotten stories!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

@@archibaldchuzzlewit1848 Wait until I release the episode on the Dead Kennedys and their connection to Jesse James

[@stevekeen7035]

Another great video Josh

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@jonbates5873]

Let's roll lady's and gentlemen

[@308driver]

Great episode. Thank you sir!!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Many thanks

[@plymouthduster225]

Excellent episode as always Josh. I have not picked up a copy of David G Thomas book but plan too. Even though it was known as Billy The Kid's gang, was there any evidence that there was an official leader for the group?

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

He’s got some good ones to choose from. Consensus seems to be that Billy was very charismatic so he was sort of the default leader.

[@FrankCabeceiras]

Excellent episode Well done Curious, what’s next 😮😎

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Maybe Jim Miller

[@FrankCabeceiras]

@@WildWestExtravaganza nice Love the Wild West great job by the way Can’t wait for more!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@backwoodsadventures9649]

Thanks for another banger, Josh

[@jayroberson2288]

Thanks again Josh for an unequalled lesson on a time not long ago. At least once a week I find myself engaged in discussion about the west and I always bring up the extravaganza. Well once a week a couple weeks in a row, haha. I do bring up the extravaganza whenever I can to people I like because of excellent work you put into it. I'm a poor soul so unfortunately I'm also a freeloader. I hit like immediately before I forget and always try to leave a comment. I did happen upon a few pieces of silver and would gladly share my find with you if I'm able to find a mailing address. If there is one expect a piece of real money coming your way. It was obtained legally as far as I know. ✌🏻

[@indivisible885]

Another good video, Josh!

[@sandracastro4092]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this. Good job.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@idahorodgersusmc]

Who wants to see Josh in Young Guns III button ---------->

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Me!!!

[@Andre-hp4od]

i always tried to find info about dave but i never could find much. this video id PERFECT (it was not daves gang)

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@oldguy6976]

Ahh, perfect for a cold snowy night in.

[@damianorsini3578]

I'm excited for this one here

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

It was fun

[@damianorsini3578]

​@@WildWestExtravaganzadon't get me wrong all your videos are amazing but to me this man is something else

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@1980bwc]

Has anyone ever solved the age old mystery, of why every single feller in the 19th Century, had a set of ears, that could have easily doubled as boat sails???

[@theadvocatespodcast]

It's the hats.

[@Heimdall6581]

After a bath, their mother’s would peg them to the washing line by their ears, to dry off...

[@gregzeigler3850]

I read the Skull and Bones had a Sioux chief's head. Subbed.

[@connorperrett9559]

"I'm Dirty Dave!" "No, I'm Dirty Dave!"

[@jakeroberts7435]

Rumour has it that if Dave didn't have such an aversion for washing up, taking a bath every now and then, he never would have been given the name "Dirty Dave".

[@byutube4360]

The George Strait song about him is a real banger

[@jamespoynor9511]

great content! New sub!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Welcome aboard!

[@joelgoad6864]

not much on Dave R as you state.Another great show.

[@TGBurgerGaming]

Gonna get a drink and a snack for this one.

[@soursamurai]

Please cover more Missouri wild west/outlaw history 🙌 ❤

[@danielwebster5748]

It's unfair that Billy was the only one charged with murdering sheriff Brady when there was seven other men also shooting at Brady. As a matter of fact Billy hated Billy Matthews and he would have no doubt been shooting at Matthews who survived the encounter

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Life is often times not fair

[@johnnieplageman9145]

Good evening all

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Evening

[@damianorsini3578]

(tips hat ) ... Howdy

[@donrusnak7230]

One thing is for certain about Dave, he was good at escaping from jail! Might be the only facts about him, but atleast he has that. They should have made a comedy about Dave and his wanna be persona!

[@elwalker9034]

My name needs work. Think I'll place "Mysterious" before it from here onward

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Good idea

[@gregzeigler3850]

My name is Zeigler. I have relatives in Pennsylvania, who spell it Ziegler. My grandma told me, I have relatives in Kentucky, who spell it Zigler(no "e" at all). So spelling can mean nothing. It's all how the patriarchs spelled the last name at that time...

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Agreed

[@dannysimmons3167]

Very good story! Thanks

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

You bet

[@joeheiby6545]

Let’s do this 🍺

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Let’s goooo

[@seansinclair9115]

Can you cover pueblo colorados western history everything from bat masterson to it being the saddle making capitol of the world at that time.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I’ll try

[@seansinclair9115]

Hoping you can get to some of the lesser know cities. In one of your videos you brought up royal gorgeous which reminded me of home since canyon city is right next to pueblo.

[@cheekseparator]

Woohoo wild west Wednesday❤❤

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yes sir

[@damianorsini3578]

First one here I think

[@davidwhite4874]

Bugger! I thought I was gonna be first!

[@bleedingeyeball27]

Oh, Jane definitely exist...

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

She did in my dreams

[@oregonoutback7779]

Was Joe Carson related to Bill Carson of Blondie and Tuco fame 🤔

[@williamschristopher12]

Thanks for all your hard work! I am convinced your day job is as an academic…

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

This is my day job haha

[@williamschristopher12]

@@WildWestExtravaganza oops sorry

[@Huck0462]

Could yo do a video on Jesse Evans?

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I’m hoping to

[@Huck0462]

@@WildWestExtravaganza amazing, just watched the first few episodes of FX's Billy the Kid and Jesse Evans really piqued my interest.

[@JohnBrown-pr2op]

Great job Josh……

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks

[@DonnyBrook762]

I see what you did with that Wilson Pickett reference.

[@jeffwright4491]

Imagine Dirty Dave running with Dirty Steve. That would've been one smelly duo! 🤣

[@-PanzerRabbit-]

Nice job Josh. :- ) A nogin urinal. 😮 😅 Poor ole Dave.... PS Hurricanes suck after they blow....

[@MikeBlair-ce1er]

Wasn’t Dave Screech on saved by the bell.

[@guytwombly2955]

Sounds like Rudabauh was a double dealing double crossing low down dirty sidewinder🤠

[@thrivemind134]

My Xbox tag has Rudeabaugh in it!!!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Nice

[@mikekirylo5357]

Interesting 🤷‍♂️

[@Jimmy-sz5wd]

Hell yeah!

[@patriciablue2739]

Those mustaches are excellent camouflage- they all look the same!

[@davidlancaster8152]

Las Vegas New Mexico (not Nevada) is still a perty lively place with some beautiful women.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I hope to visit one day

[@bonzo6826]

Im THE 95TH COMMENT!!! TAKE THAT GRINGO'S !!! 😮

[@Bobbysixgun]

Fucking hilarious

[@Eoraptor1]

I have to disagree. For me and every other guy who was "inspired" by Young Guns II, Ms. Jane Greyhouse was nd remains VERY real. JAMES

[@podunkmissouri4999]

It's not your gang Dave

[@stehfreejesseah7893]

So who’s the guy in the pic?

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

No idea

[@joshmandrell4952]

The posse killed him. If Billy had killed him, the posse would have never left they would have stayed and fought they ran because they knew they had done fucked up

[@BWP-u3y]

Since they had male stage coaches back then, I'm quite happy to assume that they also had some female ones? 🤔 I wonder how that works... 😋

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Had to keep them separated or there would have been a surplus of baby coaches.

[@danielwebster5748]

I heard he was called dirty Dave rudabaugh because he did not like to take a bath and it was said you knew he was coming before you seen him. But is nasty is that seems it wasn't all uncommon back in for men that lived outside or on the trail to not have a lot of baths. Hygiene was a problem back in the day even by people who babe because there was no air conditioner so you sit around in hot climates and sweat all the time. Because of that even the prostitutes must not have been all that appealing.