The Lone Ranger Podcast

The Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon a war party being formed by the great indian chief, Geronimo. Geronimo's hatred of white men, especially Soldiers, is well known. Tonto learns Geronimo plans to attack a nearby Army garrison under the guise of the flag of truce. The Ranger takes this information to Captain Ruddy, commander of the fort. The Masked Rider and Captain Ruddy form a plan - a plan that leaves only the Lone Ranger, Tonto, and one Soldier, Lieutenant Peterson, to face Geronimo and his war party! EDIT: Due to an error in my records, this episode has appeared sooner than it should. The correct date of this episode is 6/29/1938, not 6/9/1938.

The Lone Ranger learns of a plan to kidnap Army Captain Carter and force him to turn over secret government documents. After getting away from the outlaws he finds Captain Carter and tells him of the plan. The Lone Ranger then disguises himself as Carter, allowing the Outlaws to capture him so he can find out just who is plotting against the government.

Sandy Tindale had a shootout with a crooked gambler. When the Lone Ranger brought him back to face the law, no one believed he'd go to jail. However, Banker Pottle, Sandy's rival for the love of his girl, Lenore, was on the jury and made sure Sandy was jailed for two years. Now Sandy has paid his debt and is due back on the next stage, along with $5,000 of Banker Pottle's money. When the stage arrives, there is no Sandy, and no money. Only a fancy silver spur that Sandy had won years ago in a rodeo. The Lone Ranger sets out to find Sandy, to either clear his name, or make him face justice.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto once again meet up with Civil War veterans Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hastings. This time, a woman named Aggie is trying to wedge herself between the two friends and help separate them from some of the money they earned as tax collectors.

Martin "Stonewall" Gregory owns nearly 1,000 acres on which he raises his horses. Bently and Shane, two easterners, represent a large oil company. They have been sent to offer Stonewall $10,000 for an oil lease on his north 100 acres. The Lone Ranger believes it is in Stonewall's best interest to accept their offer, however Tonto has discovered that they intend to cheat Stonewall. Can the Lone Ranger thwart their plan?

Ned Flavin has been accused of being a claim jumper. Most recently he allegedly stole the Rosalilinda from Dave Carter, then Carter disappeared. Carter's father-in-law, Abe Chetwick, is going to Medicine Flats to hire some men and try to force Flavin to admit to claim-jumping and the murder of Dave. On the way he runs into the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Intersted by Abe's story, the Ranger decides to stay around town for a while.

On the 74th anniversary of the Lone Ranger, we again jump ahead to present the special 20th anniversary broadcast. This episode is my personal favorite. On the anniversary of the Bryant's Gap ambush, the Lone Ranger is taking his nephew, Dan Reid Jr., to the Gap to see his father's grave. Meanwhile, Butch Cavendish, who led the ambush all those years ago, has broken out of jail and is out for revenge against the Masked Man.

Cattle have been disappearing from several ranches. Once the animals get into the black hills of malpias - what once was lava - they are impossible to track. Once they cross the border, there's not much the sheriff can do about it. By chance, the rustlers drive the cattle past the camp of the Lone Ranger and Tonto, who set out to capture the rustlers, on both sides of the border!

Retired Colonel Marberry has welcomed Lieutenant Bart Benson, son of an old friend, onto his ranch. The colonel, near crippled, has let Benson all but take over his ranch. Now he has an idea that his daughter, Betty, might marry Lieutenant Benson. Betty has other ideas, as she does not trust Benson. Enter the Lone Ranger and Tonto, who have reason to believe Bart Benson may not be who he says he is.

This episode introduces two of my favorite recurring characters - Bolivar Bates and Hacksaw Hastings (introduced as Hacksaw Hawkins). Two old Confederate soldiers, pockets full of now-worthless Confederate cash, are looking for a way to get some real money and avoid starving. The Lone Ranger and Tonto take a liking to the two old-timers and help them get jobs as tax collectors. Will all that real money prove to be too much temptation for a couple of poor old men?

There have been numerous thefts in the town of Greentree, and all evidence points to Cole Williams. Working in Jason Rudd's bank, he knows just who has recently taken cash out. Banker Rudd, Sheriff Curt Orson, and the wheelchair bound former sheriff, Baldy Bronson, have come up with a plan to trap the thief. With the Lone Ranger and Tonto near town, the true thief will be revealed.

Trouble is brewing on a wagon train. The leader of the wagon train, Peter Ridley, and his long-time friend Amos Carver have been arguing about almost every decision Ridley has made. The two men decide to split the wagon train where the trail splits into the Oregon and Sante Fe Trails. Can the Lone Ranger convince them they are better off traveling together?

Sheriff Steve Tucker knows Slim Carter is guilty of murdering Bart Jones. US Marshall Dan Calloway won't let him act without proof. Now Carter is planning to run away with, and marry, Nancy Merrill, daughter of the wealthy Zeke Merrill. Is Slim Carter the honest man Nancy believes him to be? Or is he the murdering thief Sherriff Tucker is convinced he is? It's up to the Lone Ranger and Tonto to discover the truth.

Bob McAllister is on trial for robbery and the murder of Joe Findlay. Lem Purvis doesn't believe Bob is guilty, despite the fact that the murder weapon was found in his possession. Lem is able to convince the Lone Ranger and Tonto that Bob was framed. Can they find the real murderer, before Bob is hung for a crime he didn't commit?

Fort Pearson is waiting on shipments of guns and ammunition.Chief White Bear and his tribe attacked the stage carrying the shipment, driven by Mort Leeds. The Lone Ranger and Tonto notice the stage shows no sign of the fight Mort says took place. What is the real story?

Steve Garrett is the wealthiest man in town. Outlaw Black Jack Martin and his gang need money. Black Jack comes up with a plan to kidnap Garrett's 7-year old boy, Billy, demanding a healthy ransom for the boy's safe return. The Lone Ranger is convinced Black Jack will kill the boy regardless, so he has to work fast.

The Bart Colt gang is terrorizing the county. The people are having increasing doubt in Sheriff Andy Sanders, because it is looking increasingly like his brother, Dave, is a member of the gang. Can the Lone Ranger and Tonto clear Dave's name and stop Bart Colt once and for all?

Easterner Carter Dodson is buying mine claims the owners believe worthless. But are they really? The Lone Ranger and Tonto set out to solve the mystery.

There's a shipment of gold coming on the east-bound train, and Snake Loughlin has a plan to get it. First he has to convince Mike Murphy, engineer of the west-bound train, to have his train sitting on the track waiting on the east-bound, causing a wreck. Snake convinces Murphy that he's holding Murphy's girl, Betty Caukins, forcing him to participate in the plot. Can the Lone Ranger find the girl and save the trains before it's too late?

Harv Riggs and his fellow gamblers have taken over the town of Mud Flats. Bart Goodwin, the former sheriff and one of the few good people left in the town, is finally ready to pack it in. The Lone Ranger has a plan to rid the town of all the gamblers. Can he convince Bart to stay and see things through?

Today we jump ahead to present a special Christmas episode. Paul Dawson is the new cashier for Mr. Upton's silver mining company. Paul's wife is paralyzed and he has an 8-year old son. He hopes to one day be able to pay a good surgeon to help his wife. When the payroll comes up $500 short, Paul is the prime suspect. Can the Lone Ranger and Tonto figure out what really happened so Paul can go home for Christmas?

Big Bill Lawson has "pursueded" Pop Carter to sell his property, which crosses Eagle Pass. Every rancher drives their herd through the pass on their way to market. Lawson has decided to charge everyone a toll to go through the pass. Twenty-five cents a head or one-quarter of their cattle. The Lone Ranger comes up with a plan to put an end to Lawson's scheme. Can he convince the ranchers to go along with him?

A band of murderous outlaws are hiding in the hills outside of Greenville, despite the fact that a US Cavalry Regiment is stationed there. Colonel Dawson, who is in charge of the Regiment, refuses to attack the outlaws until he receives orders from Washington. The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover the body of a Pony Express Rider - who was carrying those orders! Unfortunately, the letter containing the orders is destroyed! Can the Masked Rider convince the colonel he has orders, before it's too late?

Maggie Martin heads the sheep ranchers in the area. Pete Trindle heads the cattlemen. The cattlemen are getting more and more frustrated with the sheep spoiling the water for their cattle. Pete comes up with a plan to move the sheep ranchers out of the area. But the Lone Ranger catches wind of the plan and sets out to turn the tables on the cattlemen.

Zeke Parsons is a busy man. He is sheriff, postmaster, and owner of the general store. Zeke came across a law that enables him to require men who cannot pay taxes to work on the county roads. But Zeke doesn't stop there. Now he has the men improving his private property! Can the Lone Ranger help Zeke see the error of his ways?

A sneak-thief has hit several houses in town. A footprint at the latest robbery implicates Wally Burke. When the sheriff goes to question Wally, he finds him with a large sum of cash. No one will believe Wally's story about it being reward money given to him by a masked man. Can the Lone Ranger and Tonto clear Wally's name before he's sentenced to hang?

The Lone Ranger and Tonto have been tracking a gang of cattle rustlers for weeks. In their raid of the Box X ranch, these 'Raiders' made a mistake - they left survivors! Can they be stopped before another ranch is destroyed?

Buck Newton is a reformed outlaw. The Lone Ranger has helped Buck get a job driving the new night stage to Dalton. On his first run he has to transport a large shipment of gold. Unfortunately for Buck, Black Mike and his gang of outlaws have come up with a scheme to steal the gold.

Banker Jed Kramer has been robbed of $10,000. The Lone Ranger suspects Abe Turner has stolen the money to help his starving wife and child. But was there ever really a robbery to begin with?

Manuel Mendoza was a vicious outlaw. He was captured, tried, and sentenced to hang. Now, a band of criminals is terrorizing the members of Mendoza's jury. The Lone Ranger and Tonto set out to put an end to the outlaws' attacks.

When Nancy Randall's parents died, Zeke Salters took her in. He was to care for Nancy, and manage her inheritance, until she came of age. While Nancy is in town visiting Widow Stevens, Zeke's place is burned. When the people in town ride out to help, Zeke claims the blaze was started by a masked man and an indian who came to rob him.

Jim Burton has become pretty powerful in the territory selling 'protection.' Tyler has sent money to his niece, instead of paying Burton. The old man tries to cut a deal with Burton - if Burton will leave his ranch alone, Tyler will help Burton capture the Lone Ranger!

Cattlemen are trying to drive sheep rancher Amos Franklin out of town. Amos is getting desparate and is considering hiring Scar Gordon and his wanted gunhands to aid him. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must defuse the situation before it sets off an all-out range war!

Abe Jenkins and Jim Murdock split a mine, each taking half to work. Abe's half dried up, while Murdock's continues to produce. With Abe's wife and child going hungry, he visits Murdock intent on getting blankets and food for his family from the notorious skinflint. But things look even worse for Abe when Murdock disappears! Will the Lone Ranger and Tonto be able to solve the mystery and clear Abe's name?

When the Lone Ranger and Tonto find Deputy Tom Reynolds mortally wounded, they develop a plan to capture one of the West's most notorious outlaws - the Apache Kid!

Someone is smuggling liquor, and the people that know who it is are winding up dead! Will the Lone Ranger be able to trap the smuggling ring before another man dies?

Horse thieves are running rampant in Abilene! Things are so bad the sheriff has sent for the Texas Rangers. And now, the thieves have set their sights on the Masked Man's great white stallion - Silver!

This is believed to be the oldest full half-hour episode to still exist. The Lone Ranger has been breaking accused murderers out of jail. Will he be able to reveal the true criminals?

What better way to start than with the beginning. While not the first episode broadcast, this recaps the origins of the Lone Ranger, Silver, and Dan Reid. This 1/2 hour presentation actually includes four adventures: 1) He Becomes the Lone Ranger; 2) He Finds Silver; 3) He Finds Dan Reid; 4) How Tonto Saved the Lone Ranger.