Eps.24 - The Reign of Soapy Smith and Legendary Poker Alice Ivers
1Description
In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', we explore the fascinating lives of two notorious figures from American history: Jefferson Randolph Smith II, better known as Soapy Smith, and Poker Alice Ivers. We discuss Soapy's rise as a con artist in the Wild West, his infamous prize soap scam, and the organised crime he led in Denver. The conversation then shifts to Poker Alice, a skilled poker player and a strong independent woman who navigated the male-dominated gambling world. The episode highlights their legacies and the romanticised view of organised crime in American history. If you don't know their stories - you should!
Scottish word of the week : Chode
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Soapy
Who Was Soapy Smith? - The Days of 98 Show
Soapy Smith – Bunko Man of the Old West – Legends of America
Con Artist Soapy Smith Gets His Start in Leadville - Leadville, Colorado
Alice
Wild Women Of The West: Alice Ivers - COWGIRL Magazine
Poker Alice – Famous Frontier Gambler – Legends of America
Poker Alice Tubbs – Infamous Deadwood | Deadwood, SD
"Poker" Alice Tubbs (1851-1930) | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives
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