The Explorers Podcast

In the final episode in our series on Bridger, we take the mountain man on his final western adventures - the Powder River Expedition, and Red Cloud's War. We then wrap up by talking about the final years of Bridger's life, and his legacy. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode covers some of the most dramatic changes of the west in Jim Bridger's life. This includes the Utah War, the coming of the telegraph, and several expeditions of exploration, including the establishment of the Bridger Trail to the goldfields of Montana. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we detail the growing conflict between Brigham Young and the United States government - and the effect it had on Bridger. We will also talk about Bridger's time as a guide for several expeditions - including his work with an American survey team heading into the mountains around the Yellowstone River. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the tumultuous 1840s as settlers, miners, and Mormons pour into the American West. Follow Jim Bridger as he adapts to the shifting landscape, grappling with nostalgia for the fur trade's decline. Learn about his establishment of a trading post on the Continental Divide amid rising tensions and the infamous troubles of the Donner Party. Experience Bridger's personal tragedies, including the loss of his daughter, and see how the gold rush forever changed his legacy as a guide in this era of expansion.

Dive into the rugged life of Jim Bridger, a legendary trapper in the Rocky Mountains. Discover his daring adventures and the important relationships he formed with Native American tribes and fellow mountain men. Learn how the fur trade evolved and influenced the American West during his time. Unpack Bridger's legacy as a painter and the impact of westward expansion on the region. This thrilling journey highlights the trials, tribulations, and camaraderie that defined Bridger's life in the wilderness.

Discover the early years of Jim Bridger, a legendary trapper and mountain man. Delve into his groundbreaking journey to the Great Salt Lake as the first white man to reach it. Experience the gripping challenges faced by trappers in the 19th century, from treacherous environments to hostile encounters. Learn about the colorful interactions at the first Rocky Mountain rendezvous, where Bridger's storytelling skills captivated fellow trappers. This tale highlights adventure, survival, and the vibrant culture of the fur trade.

This final chapter unveils the intense civil war in Peru between Gonzalo Pizarro and the Spanish Crown, marking a turbulent end to the Inca Empire. It highlights the political chaos following Pizarro's assassination, showcasing the tensions ignited by the New Laws of the Indies. Betrayal unfolds during the Battle of Hakiwahana, leading to the defeating of Pizarro and the dark fate of the Pizarro brothers. Ultimately, it reflects on the profound legacy of the Inca civilization amidst the waves of conquest and unrest.

The Spanish continue to explore Peru and the lands beyond, while unhappy supporters of the late Diego de Almagro plot their revenge. It will mark a bloody end for many of our drama's characters. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rivalry comes to a head between Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro at the Battle of Las Salinas. Meanwhile, the ever pesky Inca under Manco continue to be a thorn in the side of the Spanish, resulting in multiple campaigns to Vitcos and Vilcabamba. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The siege of Cusco continues while an army of 50,000 bears down on Francisco Pizarro in Lima. Meanwhile, Manco Inca is forced to make a major decision when Diego de Almagro makes his long awaited return from his failed campaign in Chile. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices