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Jan. 30, 2025

132: Brothels, Gambling, and Saloons, Oh My! Extras

132: Brothels, Gambling, and Saloons, Oh My! Extras

In this episode, we dove into the 'Ghosts of Deadwood,' a fascinating episode chosen by AP. Set in the infamous Wild West town of Deadwood, South Dakota, the discussion unravels the rich and problematic history of the area, including notable figures such as Wild Bill Hickok.

Episode links:

The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/the-dead-files/episodes/ghosts-of-deadwood

Timeline in Deadwood: https://www.deadwood.com/history/history-timeline/ 

Maggie Broadwater: https://www.cowgirlmagazine.com/wild-women-of-the-west-madam-belle-haskell-and-the-demise-of-maggie-broadwater/

Paranormal Investigation there : https://homespunhaints.com/fairmont-hotel-ghost-tour-review-most-haunted-places-deadwood-sd

Jerry Bryant Obit: https://lawrencecountyhistory.blogspot.com/2015/01/lchs-past-president-jerry-bryant-dies.html

Vinegar Rowan: https://chrisenss.com/madam-benny-fowlers-open-secret/

 

Books*:

An Open Secret: The Story of Deadwood’s Most Notorious Bordellos by Chris Enss: https://amzn.to/41IRJHl

Deadwood's Al Swearingen: Manifest Evil in the Gem Theatre by Jerry Bryant

https://amzn.to/41weiyL

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Deadwood back in the day:

 

Would YOU eat those pickled eggs?

 

Steve looking sweetly at the bartender. LOL

 

RIP Jerry, you seemed like a cool dude.

 

The Sketch