Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did Hollywood get it right? Join us as we delve into the iconic Western film Tombstone with a special guest: the author of the book Tombstone, New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin! We'll separate myth from reality, analyzing the portrayal of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and the taming of a wild frontier town.

Learn more about the true story:
Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday, and the Vendetta Ride from Hell links.boatspodcast.com/317book

Get Tom's new book:
Throne of Grace: A Mountain Man, an Epic Adventure, and the Bloody Conquest of the American West links.boatspodcast.com/317throneofgrace

Tom's website: links.boatspodcast.com/317guest

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