The Spaniard Show

Today, we learn more about the shooting/horseback prowess of the Comanches and the evolution of arms that came in the form of the Colt pistol.

Today, we (re)learn about two important pieces of history in the US: Manifest Destiny and the CA Gold Rush. 

Today, we learn about the "White Squaw" and her decision to live "a life of unwashed savagery", as well as the "agent of destruction" of a huge percentage of Native Americans in North America (and it…

The quick way to summarize this episode is: Dread and Spanny's relationship is changing, but it's also not changing. This is the latest glimpse of the development of The Spaniard business. The guys t…

We embark on a new series (of which I plan to read more!) called Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer). Today, we talk about Abraham Lincoln and focus on his character and desire to help …

What a cool piece of history we learn about today - the Texas Rangers. Not the baseball team. And not the Chuck Norris TV show, either. The real Texas Rangers who fought the Comanches in the 1800's. 

Let's take a look at the concept of Indian trackers/scouts, the origins of what Texas is today (my thoughts on the perception of TX) and the dissolution of Comanche culture.

Today, we learn more about the customs, norms and culture of the Comanches. If you enjoyed the movie Sparta, you'll enjoy this.

Today is full of perspective-giving-learning. Listen and imagine yourself in this vast, open and potentially nightmarish setting. I also explain why it's so important for me to say these Native Ameri…

Today, we take a look at the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the meaning of the "Five Civilized Tribes", as well as what I think is such an interesting piece of history - how/why there are so many wil…

Talk about timing: Here’s a perfect episode for a new year and desire for new beginnings. Chris Marhefka helps point the way. He and his wife Carlee fit an entrepreneurial life into an RV that visits…

Today, we take a look at: the decision of Cynthia Ann Parker's family to set up fort in such hostile land, the direct and vicious intent of Comanche raids and the reality of two worlds colliding in o…

What an awesome message and book. This year's Barnes and Noble Book of the Year delivers a powerful story of friendship, kindness, wonder, curiosity and more. I hope you enjoy my commentary on this l…

Today, we take a look at some of the major cultural and social changes in the US around this time, the reality of the raw and brutal environment in which this story takes place (NOTE: Very graphic de…

This is another tremendous book about the Westernization of early America and the volatile relationships between the westward moving settlers the already there Native Americans. An incredible look at…

We close out this series by discussing the "Extras" section and the listener/reader guide included in BTWTLL. We're super proud of producing this book and encourage you to use it's principles and how…

I don't make resolutions per se, but I do do a lot of introspection and reflection at this time of year. So I've made a list of the "incompletes and messes" in my life that are taking up lots of valu…

Welcome to "The End of the Beginning." This chapter explains how the latter portion of the book came to be. It's an interesting look at how a book can come together. 

Happy New Year! What better way to kick off the New Year than talking about service to others and developing something (a system) "that increases your odds of happiness in the long run"). Let's kick …

From the authors of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg comes The Cool Bean. On today's show, we learn what being cool really means, and how each one of us has the power to make small, yet powerful, gestur…