In this episode of pplpod, we take aim at the life of Phoebe Ann Mosey, better known to history as the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley. From her humble beginnings in an Ohio log cabin to performing for royalty as the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, we explore how a 5-foot-tall woman became an international icon and America's first female superstar.

Tune in as we discuss:

• Surviving "The Wolves": How Annie used her hunting skills to support her impoverished family and escaped an abusive foster home she referred to as "the wolves".

• The Match That Changed Everything: The story of how a 15-year-old Annie defeated professional marksman Frank E. Butler in a shooting contest, leading to a 50-year marriage and shooting partnership.

• Little Sure Shot: He ...