In this episode of pplpod, we ride alongside one of the most famous figures of the American Old West: William Frederick Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill. Join us as we separate the man from the legend, tracing his journey from a teenage teamster and Army scout to the international superstar who defined the world's image of the American frontier,.

We dig into the fascinating details of Cody’s life, including:

• The Making of a Name: How an 8-hour shooting match and a contract to supply meat to railroad workers led to Cody killing 4,282 bison and earning his iconic nickname.

• The Wild West on Stage: The rise of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West (don't call it a "show"!). We discuss how Cody brought cowboys, sharpshooters like Annie Oakley, and Native American leaders like Sitti ...