Storytelling on the Plains

A podcast about the history and people of western Nebraska.

77 Jefferson Davis Fugate

Conner and Irene discuss an influential man nearly forgotten by time.

12-17
01:28:49

76 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 3

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

12-10
49:32

75 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 2

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

12-03
54:49

74 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 1

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

11-26
56:43

73 The White River, Auroras, and Fall

Conner and Irene sit down to discuss the White River, the Northern Lights and Fall in western Nebraska.

11-19
01:19:57

72 Tri-State Monument

Conner and Irene talk about the Tri-State Monument, which marks the location where Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming meet.

11-12
50:17

71 Panorama Point

Conner and Irene discuss the highest point in Nebraska, its history, and how to get there.

11-05
50:01

70 Native American Ghost Stories - The Little Girl and the Ghost

Conner and Irene tell the Cheyenne tale of the little girl beholden to a ghost.

10-29
45:47

69 Native American Ghost Stories - Ghost Wife and Man Who Was Afraid of Nothing

Today, Conner and Irene bring you two Native American ghost stories.

10-22
41:23

68 Native American Ghost Stories - Uncegila's Seventh Spot

Conner and Irene continue talking about Native American ghost stories.

10-15
49:13

67 Native American Ghost Stories - The Resuscitation of the Only Daughter

Conner and Irene discuss the Lakota story of a daughter who was brought back to life.

10-08
48:24

66 Native American Ghost Stories - Teton Ghost and Man Who Wrestled with a Ghost

Conner and Irene discuss two stories - The Teton Ghost and the Man Who Wrestled with a Ghost. They are part of the lore of many Native American ghost stories.

10-01
42:37

65 Captain Albert M. Petite

Conner and Irene discuss one of the early residents of Scottsbluff - Albert M. Petite, who was held in high regard throughout town.

09-24
46:24

64 Montz Ranch

Conner and Irene discuss Montz Ranch, an area East of Scottsbluff where hikers can see the beauty of the North Platte Valley.

09-17
59:53

63 Greek Festival

Conner and Irene discuss the annual Greek Festival.

09-10
01:21:17

62 The Wreck of Freight No. 116, Part 2 of 2

Conner and Irene discuss the 1908 train wreck just east of Clinton, Nebraska in a heavy storm.

09-03
01:05:01

61 The Wreck of Freight No. 116, Part 1 of 2

Conner and Irene discuss the 1908 train wreck just east of Clinton, Nebraska in a heavy storm.

08-27
59:24

60 Making history now

Conner and Irene discuss the local events that people will be talking about in the future as history is being made now.

08-20
01:20:46

59 Hay Springs bank robbery, part 2 of 2

Conner and Irene continue the story of the bank robbery in Hay Springs and have a lot of fun along the way.

08-13
45:18

58 Hay Springs bank robbery, part 1 of 2

Conner and Irene discuss a little-known bank robbery in 1930 and have a few laughs along the way.

08-06
45:28

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