Ricky's Historical Tidbits Podcast

Ricky's Historical Tidbits is a podcast that focuses on the stories rather than dates and names.

Author: Ricky Mortensen

NorCal History show that does not bog you down with dates and names and focus' on stories. Hosted by Ricky Mortensen rickymortensen.substack.com
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Genres: Education, History

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The Sport Too Brutal for the Wild West
Monday, 17 March, 2025

In this episode of Ricky’s Historical Tidbits Podcast, dive deep into the shocking history of bull and bear fights in 1850s California—how they started, where they happened, and why they eventually disappeared. Through vivid storytelling, follow an eight-year-old boy witnessing his first fight, feel the tension of the crowd, and experience the brutality of the final showdown. Then of course I'll share some fun facts and an interesting Historical Tidbit! Prefer to read? https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/the-sport-too-brutal-for-the-wild-west This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickymortensen.substack.com