Whiskey, gambling, and a whole lot of trouble—welcome to the wild world of Hog Ranches.
These rowdy saloons, brothels, and gambling dens popped up near military forts and boomtowns, offering soldiers, cowboys, and outlaws a place to drink, play, and pay for a little company. But life in a Hog Ranch wasn’t just about wild nights—it was dangerous, lawless, and full of infamous figures like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Doc Holliday.
In this episode, we dive into the rise (and fall) of these notorious establishments, the women who worked within them, and the legendary figures who walked through their swinging doors.
Want more wild tales from the Old West? Check out these past episodes:
🎙 Ep. 7 Big Nose Kate – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 20 Dora Dufran – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 21 Calamity Jane – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 22 Mollie Johnson – Listen here
🎙 Ep. 23 Deadwood Conclusion – Listen here
📚 Into bookish romance? Check out my romance vlog – Watch here
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