The Arrest of Annie Oakley

August 1903. The famous Annie Oakley is arrested in Chicago for theft, a crime committed in order to obtain money to fuel her cocaine habit. And what a headline that made. America’s original sweetheart, the tiny sharpshooter who once entertained kings and queens, is now reduced to petty thievery. It wasn’t long before newspapers throughout the country began to report on this fall from grace. Enter William Randolph Hearst, son of mining tycoon George Hearst, who ruled a media empire and had his eye on the white house. There was no story too sensational or salacious for him to print, the truth be damned. What happens when the darling of the Wild West Show goes to war with one of the most powerful men in the country? A man with very deep pockets and an army of Pinkertons? Did Annie Oakley even have a chance at clearing her name? Find out on this girl power episode of The Wild West Extravaganza! #wildwest #history #western
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[@catholiccrusader5328]

Annie was one of the greatest people who ever lived. I'm sharing this episode with my two granddaughters! Bravo, sir!

[@oldhillbillybuckkowalski]

Is it just me, or does it seem the Pinkertons never end up on the good side of anything?

[@odinsson204]

Kinda like the CIA.

[@dennistate5953]

Ain't just you. What a girl!

[@dennistate5953]

"...it's not they're so hard to hit. It's just they're so easy to miss!"

[@dennistate5953]

I gotta bud. Escaped from the Cong. They wasn't the worst part. Then he got interrogated by the spooks. What a load o' shit. He sleeps good here.

[@tomdetroit01]

Actually just listened to your actual podcast for the first time. Thanks for the shout-out. Every episode you've gotten better and don't disappoint. Can't wait til the next one.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks bro

[@tims.3950]

I was just about to say the same thing about the quality of the podcast. Each one is better than the last.

[@SparrowHawk76]

"...It's France, so who the fuck cares?" 🤣 Sir, I like you already!

[@timothysinnemon]

One of my favorite podcasts.everyone starts from somewhere but you can definitely tell the evolution of this podcasts .Enjoy the humor and education.

[@philhamlett2223]

Just goes to show that the media was just as dependable then as it is now.

[@leftofyou]

Every minute of this podcast was teaching me something new, great job!

[@shanesawhutchison9255]

Another great episode Josh! I was wondering if you would do one about Annie Oakley, and here it is. I know that it’s not your usual content but you did right by her. Thanks! 🇨🇦

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@stevenpine1939]

A great listen!!! Thank you!!!

[@ger84page15]

I love it Some Annie Oakley for the drive home from work,good man Josh keep them coming

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@kenkeyes8148]

I always thought Frank Butler taught Annie all the trick shooting, as he was very good at it. Letting her show off her skills every so often became more and more popular and eventually he just stood aside and managed the business and promotions. A woman that's very skilled at something normally associated with a man was a novelty. Still is.

[@jessemerrill6481]

I second the Jeremy Renner suggestion, Wind River is one of my favorites, he pulled that character off better than anyone else could’ve! Very under appreciated movie

[@repetemyname842]

Ray Wylie fan, good on ya.

[@scottwyatt5173]

Ray Wylie Hubbard rules

[@Jo.885]

I just found your channel a little while ago, and here I am spending my Friday night binge watching lol.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Awesome!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I always found her interesting, as she was able to feed her family, when she was very young with her skill

[@catholiccrusader5328]

@Josh Traffanstedt oh, most folks have it alright but are too damn lazy to use it.

[@dubyacwh7978]

Another great podcast Josh, keep up the good work!

[@im-just-dandy2966]

Annie Oakley is actually realted to me one way or another, My family had found some adoption papers from years ago proving it so, My grandma's last name on my dad's side was Oakley before she got married.

[@rayman1269]

Bro your voice is perfect for this. Keep doing it youll thrive. I can tell.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks man

[@abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192]

Also, you always post great videos, never stop making them dude, I'm a lifelong fan of your channel.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks, will do!

[@guydegregg6869]

Gonna have to show this one to my daughter , oh and she's old enough for the humor, her Dad was a sergeant . Great job!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@guydegregg6869]

@@WildWestExtravaganza you are more than welcome. Incidentally I just viewed an episode about brothels of the old west from the "diaries of Julias Ceasar" and among the images of these "soiled doves " he included a photo of Annie Oakley which really got my dander up having just viewed your episode. It's a good thing for that podcaster that Annie isn't still around or he would be wearing his A$$ for a hat I'd warrant. Thanks again.

[@davidvilla9458]

Thank you Josh for another great video. Keep em coming. Big fan brother

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Part 3 tomorrow!

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video as always Josh. If I may make a podcast suggestion there's 2 woman from the Wild West era known as Cattle Annie and Little Britches who were associated with Bill Doolins gang.

[@royceedward2235]

I especially like the western style wise cracks. Keep'em coming! "Deader than hell"

[@jasonmatthews7829]

Maybe one of the upsides of social media is that instead of one Hearst, there's millions of Hearts, all fighting it out amongst themselves, and we, the audience, have a bigger say in the outcome of each attempt to spin the truth.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Ha yeah

[@robertofunk673]

Great story on Annie,read the same as you.Thanks!

[@keithforslin9119]

DIABLO with Scott Eastwood. Puts a different spin on people who survived the Civil War. Definatly a good movie.

[@timbyhanna532]

It may not be someone you were interested in, but I thank you for doing the Annie Oakley story

[@middleamerican4673]

Dwight Yoakum could play Kit if he would have layed off the fry bread 20 years ago. As far as the subject at hand when I saw the thumbnail for the video I stopped and literall had the same thoughts you did about her story I guess its no fun unless people get killed so we can tell stories about it but hell, I was impressed after about 5 minutes that you had me interested even with my predetermined judgment on how it was gonna play out. Hell of a job and like uncle Jim Vance said on the Hatfields and McCoys, "you hit the nail right on the goll dang head" once again guey.

[@tresilewis5925]

Great content...and you, as ever, thoroughly entertaining and funny. Love your style the best. Thanks for all of your time. BTW....haven't watched the news in years.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Good on you!

[@basilhatte]

Damn, you do have a way with words! While I am familiar with her story, you not only enlarged my info, but told her story with style and panache,and a perspicasciouse depiction of the context of the events! Well done!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks man

[@richardrosenthal9552]

Great presentation on Annie Oakley. I always saw her as an amazing person with great talent. I now have a better view of her than I ever had. If she were alive today I would be a big fan.

[@DgDanger72]

Another great one brother. You definitely have found your voice. And you pronounced my last name correctly lol.....

[@richarddillinger8768]

I know this one was an exception to your rules of subject matter. But thanks for putting it out there. Worthy content. I had already known this story I was under the impression that she traveled to many courthouses to pursue her defamation lawsuit. And that her arrival into a designated community was met with such fanfare and appreciation by the town Folk that it made it difficult for any judge to be bribed against her if the judge wish to retain his seat. Thanks again for your wonderful oration. Fellow oral historian Studs Terkel would be proud of you.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yep, years of litigation but I left out her traveling to various towns. Didn't know about the fanfare. Good info!

[@richarddillinger8768]

@@WildWestExtravaganza wow, I got a reply from the man himself. OK. One of the adoptive families Annie was sent to had the sir name "Wolf" Annie referred to them as "the wolves". Buffalo Bill Cody had originally wanted Annie in a scantily clad little outfit. She would have none of it. She designed her own outfit. Annie set the standard and ideal for American beauty and gumption by not succumbing to the fantasies of her audience. It is her image that writers, producers, directors, and starlets still aspire to in the quintessential American Woman. By the way 1783 looks to be a bad ass series check it out. P.S. I am presently working on a historical extrapolation screen play set in Chicago spanning the years 1919 thru 1933. And have some extra knowledge on John Dillinger. I'm at [e-mail]

[@richarddillinger8768]

@@WildWestExtravaganza by the way your speaking voice is way above par

[@williamhuston8497]

Love the Pod Josh , what about McConaughey for Carson ?

[@abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192]

Josh, you have to make a video discussing the history of Stagecoach Mary Fields!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I plan on it one of these days

[@kristaberck6821]

A ray wiley hubbard reference. Love it.

[@willbrown5197]

Just FYI. I still listen to bloody beaver stories. Actually how I found this channel. Love this podcast. It's like my favorite book by Louis Lamar, Flint, I've read it a 1000 times since I was 12 and I'm 37. If it's great then time doesn't change it. Keep this going. You should do a review if you run out of content. I'd kick back and watch young guns 1 and 2 with your commentary on a live stream for sure

[@prepperstate9505]

Sean Penn should not star as Kit Carson - he should be putting his backside where his worthless mouth runs wild and take up the rifle in Ukraine and practice what he preaches. Instead of trying to get my kids killed supporting those corrupt b'tards. That international tough guy and his crackhead son can be his trenchmates. All Brandon would need is a chain and he could meet Putin behind the high school gym.

[@Sh_tstain]

Kim Coates would be great.. I saw him at an interactive theater in Toronto, where he was supporting his daughter in the play, Jerusalem.. He did a very good job..

[@jonkeathley3772]

I finally got around to checking this episode out, and you pulled it off nicely. While not the typical content she deff deserved this episode which makes me wonder if maybe we shouldn't check out Pearl Hart and maybe a couple others.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I definitely plan on covering Pearl Hart

[@jonkeathley3772]

@@WildWestExtravaganza that would be sweet looking forward to your take on it brotha. Keep up the good work man.

[@charlieray4289]

Reece Weatherspoon for Annie Oakley

[@RodSchrader-hn5sb]

I'm a huge Ray Wylie Hubbard fan. That's cool you used the " line".

[@mmg6282]

Baby blood and Adrina chrome. You really do know what you’re talking about. As far as the actors, I only recognize about 20% of their names. That’s why am watching KZbin dude good work. Thank you for what you do.

[@abrahammorrison6374]

William Randolph Hearst built the Hearst Castle in San Luis Obispo County, CA.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yes

[@royceedward2235]

Thanks for the shout out to time suck. I am now a fan of your channel.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Hail Nimrod

[@royceedward2235]

And praise bogangles!

[@rdavid2992]

Great episode! So on point about media, then and now. How the papers influenced the slaughter of Native Americans and their way of life is beyond shameful. We still see that kind of twisted reporting today

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Yeah R you got that right in fact L. Frank Baum the author of my favorite childhood books The Wizard of Oz wrote that all Native Americans should be exterminated. Think I'm lying Google it.

[@charlie15627]

You got me man. I was thinking about Leonardo DiCaprio or Tom Cruise, both of which are great actors but when you said Jeremy Renner, you got me. That boy’s a gem, I’m just sorry it took Hollywood so long to figure it out.

[@colonelbeaux1570]

HELL I'm 63 AND I STILL CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY ATTENTION!!!

[@tooslow4065]

josh, how about a episode on the wild west show?

[@tinman00]

I quote Ray Wylie Hubbard all the time

[@SirKnight1096]

Not only was Annie a "SMOKESHOW", she was sweet

[@OffRampTourist]

Tim Blake Nelson could work as Carson, but I don't know many younger actors; there might be a better fit.

[@lspdfrtrooper923]

It's not actually Drake County, it's Darke county.

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Nutley, NJ? That's where Martha Stewart lives.

[@BeardClipper]

This was a great episode to listen to while I sipped my whisky (yes, scotch... keep that "e" out of my water of life). Thanks man - you da man!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Ha thanks

[@crawlinblind7487]

I live here across from the Moses homestead in North Star, Ohio. Darke county by the way. Pronounced Dark. Enjoyed your take on her. She was born on Spencer rd. , Like the Carbine..Lots of folks around here remember stories of her from their Great Grandparents and such. Word is She was very much a lady. At the time Women were not allowed in bars. They were for men , Her husband Frank would brink her along at times and the local women were jealous of this fact. Some slammed her for this but that was just the times when only loose women would be found in a saloon. She sold the game shot on my land for food and extra money. We grew up hunting here and like her, We would have to have game for every cartridge we fired when we returned home. No careless or recreational firing of guns. They were a tool for a purpose and ammo was precious. The Garst museum in Greenville Ohio is co opperated by the Cody museum in Colorado. It houses her and Lowell Tomas's life collections. Worth the trip. The famous Madrite sandwich shop is down the street. Best to you !

[@n8drus769]

Crawlinblind: Thank you for the Garst Museum info!.The on-line “20-pic-tour”was a good one!.I hope other viewer’s read your comment and add to their knowledge!.Good for you!

[@hughjorgan5559]

Jennifer Connolly for Annie Oakley. Also, Jennifer Connolly for the future former Mrs. Jorgan.

[@brianbranson2306]

and to this day a defamation lawsuit, is one of the hardest to cash in on.

[@ronhaworth5471]

Seems Rupert Murdoch cut his eye teeth on William Randolph Hearst.Instead of "yellow" journalism,he turned to "orange" journalism.Ill let you guess where the Orange came from...

[@ronhaworth5471]

I would have liked Sally Fields for staring role of Annie Oakley.

[@williamdowns4817]

hey she sounds just like my ex-wife when I met her she was timid and afraid of her own shadow but by the time we partied ways I wouldn't have wanted to make a man we're still best friends today we're just neither one good at marriage good story though man God bless keep up the good work

[@ryanh9183]

I know I'm late to the party but I'm gonna back your idea of Jeremy Renner as Kit Carson. Gotta say Tim Blake Nelson is a solid second after Old Henry. As far as Annie Oakley goes they should give someone new a chance like they did with Hailee Steinfeld (thanks to google for the spelling) in True Grit so at least there's a chance it doesn't turn into a pop music video. You say this isn't your typical fare but like so many others I agree this was very good and kind of is your typical fare. Because you know your audience. I learned that rule during my short career as a reporter and to me not much has changed since Hearst. This, as usual, was lots of fun. Much appreciated.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Bro all that happened here in Chicago a city even to this day is rotten to the core so what can you expect. During Annie's time around 1893 the time of our world's fair there was a book describing this city most accurately titled 'If CHRIST came to Chicago.' Chicago was burned down during the War of 1812 when it was Fort Dearborn, again in 1871 The Great Chicago Fire, the race riots of 1919, Prohibition Era gangsters, riots of the 1960's and so on. Even now Illinois is the most corrupt state in the Union, the most expensive and the state most folks are leaving so homie here it is. Great podcast! Little Miss Sure Shot is a personal hero of mine. Later.

[@samwalker1461]

Diane Lane as Annie and her later years

[@dannysimmons3167]

Never heard this one

[@hobbitspot6998]

Really enjoyed your presentation. Some questions: did Annie have children? Do any of her family survive? Where's Annie buried? Did the U.S. government give her any award? It'd be nice to know.

[@tims.3950]

According to Wikipedia, Annie and her husband didn't have children. She was cremated upon her passing with her ashes being buried in Brock Cemetery. The cemetary is located near Annie's chilhood home in Darke County, OH. There was no mention of a government award.

[@hobbitspot6998]

@@tims.3950 Thanks for the information.

[@royebarb4328]

What a great story that’s cool as hell.

[@richardjohnson7019]

I loved this video 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@carolroth1713]

Nicely done. Respectfully, however, she is from Darke County and not Drake. It is pronounced “dark”.

[@Richardskull]

Kit Carson, should be Scott Eastwood!!

[@rono4723]

She was a bad ass, she split playing cards & lit wooden matches. Did she really hit Frank? I remember she hit her old man in a movie.

[@roanold]

I knew you were a disciple of the Suck Master himself. Hail Lucifina I hear the influences on a lot of these episodes.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Hail nimrod

[@amazinmason]

Oh shit I wrote this halfway through through the podcasts… you got to it later…:)

[@scottwise4800]

How about Tom Hardy as Kit Carson?

[@amazinmason]

Annie Oakley was indeed a real old west figure… she learned to shoot to help feed her family and trained women to shoot and offered the service of herself and her trained lady shooters to help defend the country… just sayin man… she is one of my favorite old west figures….

[@tomroberts9794]

Such a common end for American celebrities.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

What's that?

[@richarddavis8115]

Gosh dang. That's why I started listening to you. You do a great job!! I wouldn't change a thing 3 out of 5 stars. Chicken Joe approved

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Bawk bawk playboy

[@user-mj2mb5ds6r]

I could see Natalie Portman an Annie

[@scottwyatt5173]

First off,Ray Wylie RULES!!😎Seen him 3 times and he always burns the place down. Cooler than hell.Always dig it when your shit shows up.Cheers brother.

[@KSFWG]

Ryan Reynolds for Kit Carson (think Dead Pool in the old west... lol Kirsten Dunst for Annie Oakley.

[@tsar389]

Annie Oakley is from my state, Ohio

[@amazinmason]

Or at least that’s what I heard…

[@ronhaworth5471]

Another classic personality who used smear tactics for his interests was the former Governor from Maryland.Spiro T. Agnew who once stated the press were "nattering Nabobs of negativity shortly before resigning as Nixon's V.P.

[@oscarsantillan5553]

Annie, are you Oakley?

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Haha, best comment

[@gppotto2]

she is at greenville ohio .

[@dal8963]

I'm a women and I agree with Anne we have some women who I'd rather not be voting. however the thought of my own voice being repressed is a hard to imagine. However if even mine was repressed, I guess I'd have to remain in the role of many women of the past. Id have to plead my case to my father or husband or brothers...if my view points made sense and did in fact seem like a responsible good way to vote... having the filter of the men who I love and respect, doesn't seem so terrible. Considering it might stop the bad emotional filled false narratives of the clueless women.... I say revoke em....however I don't fear the guidance of the men I love. I do fear the control of a man who is not capable. Who is not God fearing, who is little more then a man then I myself am..I do fear the men who are not interested in the restoration of a life that was not so easy for men. The men I see making money by selectively picking clueless women who are making terrible life choices and protraaying all women I this light those men scare me they would rather see those women exploited so they can comment on it then any action at all to not watch porn to sleep around but expect a pure virgin. Those men i think would care little about weather my voice had worth as they would rather do whats easy and good for them. placing the fall of our society at their feet... if only those men cared for a life that made them worthy of the respect and position a man should hold... so where to start I don't know I'm just a women ask a man lol

[@littlebear1520]

Heck I was in Buffalo Bill wild west shows reenactments of them that is and we sure did have fun playing with the person who played Annie Oakley we played a couple of good jokes on her

[@ericsimpson1176]

Ray willie Hubbard is one of the best song writers in the world,,,,ive been lucky enough to have seen him play at several smal clubs in Texas,, Main street crossing, Green hall, and Floors country store to name a few.... Oh ya i was never much interested in Anny Oakley she never really took a active part in the wild west.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Lucky

[@ericsimpson1176]

@@WildWestExtravaganza he lives in Wimberly kind near San Marcus

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Didn't know that. Beautiful area.

[@tonyindiana]

Hurst are the monsters in this narrative

[@tonyindiana]

War is just a cover for there extortion

[@McDanielRanch]

Forie j Smith would be a good kit

[@McDanielRanch]

I just did an interview with the man come check it out on my channel

[@KurtOnoIR]

What?? She was busted?

[@KurtOnoIR]

Oh man thank God it weren't her.

[@jasonclark9662]

She was great w a shotgun, but who isn't?

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

She was great enough to beat most men in a shooting contest?

[@vicheakeng4884]

11:35

[@Boomhower89]

🇺🇸👍🏼

[@davidmasingo8796]

Tobey Maguire

[@kneesusforjesus2879]

Anyone who plays kit carson would have to be a freemason db. Just saying.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Uh...why?

[@kneesusforjesus2879]

@@WildWestExtravaganza kit was a badass but he was also a freemason db. Love the show btw

[@Orygunner67]

Was Hurst a democrat? 🤔😏

[@MicahBell_1860]

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