The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand
The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand chronicles the legendary 1939 manhunt for Wyoming outlaw Earl Durand, known as the “Tarzan of the Tetons.” Blending history, myth, and local memory, the series revisits how one young man’s final days shook a community and became Western folklore. The podcast is hosted by Jerred Metz, author of the book The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand and features interviews with a variety of individuals with unique perspective to story and legacy of Earl Durand.
Podcasting since 2025 • 22 episodes
The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand
Latest Episodes
Travis Bratten and the 2003 Deep Lake Fire
In this episode, Jerred Metz and Forest Fighter Travis Bratten discuss the 2003 Deep Lake Fire. Travis shares firsthand experiences battling the wildfire, the challenges of the rugged terrain, and the dramatic helicopter rescue of campers. T...
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Episode 22
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Don MacKay on writing the Play based on The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand
In this episode, Actor and playwright Don MacKay joins Jerred Metz to discuss adapting "The Last 11 Days of Earl Durand" for the stage. Don shares how the story resonated with his own life and the creative choices behind bringing this Americ...
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Episode 21
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Dave Wetzel on the Extraordinary Letter Durand Wrote to Sheriff Frank Blackburn
In this episode, Jerred Metz and historian Dave Wetzel discuss the dramatic life and death of Earl Durand, an outlaw whose story blurs the line between legend and reality. Through analysis of Durand’s final letter and actions, they explore t...
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Episode 20
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Nancy Curtis and the publishing of The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand Book
In this episode, Jerred Metz talks with publisher Nancy Curtis about her decision to publish his book The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand. They discuss why regional crime stories matter, how Durand’s tale reflects a ch...
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Episode 19
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