For as long a shadow as it casts across the history of the Old West, the Pony Express was a failed business venture, doomed from the start, that only lasted 18 months. But since the last rider headed out with his bag of mail, its legend has only grown.
# Stuff You Should Know: The Pony Express
Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly short and financially disastrous history of the Pony Express, revealing that this legendary mail delivery service was actually a massive business failure that only lasted about 18 months. They explore how this ambitious venture managed to deliver mail from Missouri to California in an astonishing 10 days using young riders and hundreds of horses, complete with fascinating stories from real riders and the fascinating mythology that grew up around it. The hosts uncover how much of what we think we know about the Pony Express comes from tall tales and tall tales, with Buffalo Bill playing a surprisingly crucial role in keeping the legend alive long after the service collapsed.
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