About this episode

The episode explores the adventurous life of Goldie Griffith, a Wild West cowgirl with a diverse and colorful history.

Goldie Griffith lived at least a dozen different lives. From preteen boxer in a sketchy snake-oil show, to bronco-riding superstar of the world-famous Buffalo Bill Wild West, to accidental bigamist and bartender - Goldie dived headlong into every new endeavor with her trademark fearless enthusiasm. And she never shot a husband who didn't deserve it. Olivia is on location in Nederland, Colorado with Kay Turnbaugh, author of The Last of the Wild West Cowgirls. Music featured in this episode includes "I Ain't No Angel" by The Strangebyrds, "You Win Again" by The Earth Stringband, "Cripple Creek" by Half Pelican, "Spirit Riders" and "Bone Dry" by Telecasted, "Western Spaghetti" and "Fractal of Light" by Chris Haugen, "Broken Promise" by Jimena Contreras, "Empty Bottle, Empty Bed" by the Mini Vandals, and "A Ghost Town" by Quincas Moreira Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Olivia

Guest: Kay Turnbaugh

Topics covered

• Wild West
• cowgirls
• history
• boxing
• entertainment
• biography

Keywords

• Goldie Griffith
• Wild West
• cowgirl
• biography
• boxing
• Buffalo Bill

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buffalo Bill Wild West, The Strangebyrds, The Earth Stringband, Half Pelican, Telecasted, Chris Haugen, Jimena Contreras, Mini Vandals, Quincas Moreira

Places: Nederland, Colorado

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