In this episode, we provide the events in Hickok's life that transformed James Butler Hickok into Wild Bill, including the first true gunfight of the Wild West.

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James Hickok, a mule boy yearning for a life in the West, endures a brutal existence under the tyrannical Captain Hudson. Bound to his mule, Benjamin, Hickok's dreams clash with the harsh realities of his life on a canal towpath. The story explores themes of resilience, freedom, and the human spirit as Hickok navigates abuse, betrayal, and the allure of a new life in the untamed frontier. A chance encounter with Hudson's scorned lover and a visit from his brother lead to a dramatic confrontation with Hudson, leaving Hickok to make a life-altering decision.

On this episode, I interview the man who has played Wild Bill since the 1980's, and the one behind the Deadman's Hand project who is attempting to fulfill a life-long dream. In the interview, he discusses his favorite depictions of Wild Bill on TV and in the movies, along with his story of becoming Wild Bill and playing him for the past four decades!