00:00 The Pony Express was a big failure as a business, but it is still remembered today.

04:41 The Pony Express was a mail delivery system that aimed to close the gap between Missouri and California and deliver mail in a week to 10 days, using a network of horseback riders and weigh stations.

09:25 The Pony Express was a financial failure due to the high costs of maintaining the line and the lack of a wide customer base or government contract, and it was further hindered by the Pyramid Lake War between Native American tribes and settlers.

14:25 The Pony Express faced financial difficulties and tried to make up for their losses by increasing their operations, delivering twice a week instead of once, and lowering their prices, but ultimately it was a financial mess and they didn't keep many records.

19:25 The Pony Express, despite only lasting 18 months, became a legendary and beloved service due to the daring exploits of its riders, such as Pony Bob Haslam who made a documented journey of 380 miles without relief, and Billy Fisher who was saved from freezing to death in a blizzard by a jackrabbit licking his face.

23:59 The Pony Express operated for 18 months and was ultimately shut down when the telegraph was able to provide faster communication.

28:59 The podcast discusses the possibility of Bronco Charlie Miller being a Pony Express rider, as well as the prevalence of misinformation and legends surrounding the Pony Express.

33:36 The history of the Pony Express is surrounded by legends and misinformation, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction, even today.

38:10 The Pony Express lost about 200 grand, delivered about 35,000 pieces of mail, and had a combined half a million miles ridden in its 18 or 19 months of operation.

43:31 The hosts thank various listeners for sending them gifts such as Christmas cards, caramels, stoop waffles, bookmarks, magnets, coloring books, metal sculpture orchids, honey, beer, Mulderamas guitars, guitar picks, Catfish Head Vodka, a poster, Railroad Spike Bottle Openers, and various products from Baltimore Whiskey Company.

48:23 The hosts thank listeners for various gifts and provide contact information for the podcast.