Trail of the Killer Wolf | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (04-24-53)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Trail of the Killer Wolf | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok"

Introduction

In the April 19, 2025 release of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines immerses listeners in the thrilling adventure titled "Trail of the Killer Wolf." This episode, part of the beloved Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok series, transports audiences to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West, where legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty deputy Jingles face a perilous challenge—a menacing wolf terrorizing local ranchers.

Plot Overview

The episode kicks off with Wild Bill Hickok (voiced by Guy Madison) and his sidekick Jingles (voiced by Dax Shepard) responding to a distress call from Miranda, a widow struggling to protect her cattle from a relentless killer wolf. Miranda explains, “[03:23] 'There'll be young stock dead in the morning, and that's for sure,'” highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Investigation Begins

Bill and Jingles set out under the cover of darkness to track the predator. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, Jingles humorously remarks, “[05:08] 'Whoa, Joker. Whoa. Now, Bill wants to listen.'” Their search leads them to an arroyo where they inspect signs of the wolf’s presence. Miranda’s concerns deepen when she reveals, “[04:08] 'He's got 15 of my calves in the last couple of months, Bill.'” This statistic underscores the dire impact the wolf has had on her livelihood.

Encounter with Blaine Jackson

Their investigation takes a dramatic turn when Bill and Jingles arrive at the expansive ranch of Blaine Jackson, a wealthy and unscrupulous landowner. Jackson (voiced by Unknown) exhibits hostility, warning, “[16:36] 'You gents are forgetting that you're on my property.'” Tensions escalate as Jackson becomes aware of their true mission.

Revelation of the Killer Wolf's Origin

A pivotal moment occurs when Kristen Bell’s character, Mirandi, connects the dots, stating, “[21:02] 'That's right, I did. Instead of turning him right, you turned him into a killer to do Jackson's dirty work for him?'” It becomes evident that Blaine Jackson has been covertly training the wolf, Lobo, to eliminate Miranda’s cattle, thereby weakening her financially and paving the way for Jackson to acquire her ranch.

Climactic Showdown

The confrontation reaches its peak when Wild Bill and Jingles apprehend Jackson and his accomplice, Whip McClay. During the altercation, Jackson exclaims, “[21:26] 'I won't be shooting at no lawman.'” However, Bill swiftly neutralizes the threat by disarming Jackson, ensuring justice is served. The episode culminates with Bill asserting control, “[23:03] 'Trainer I am, I ain't going nowhere. All right, let's tie these two up.'”

Conclusion

With Jackson and McClay apprehended, Wild Bill and Jingles restore peace to Miranda’s ranch. The episode wraps up with Bill reflecting on the triumph of good over greed and the importance of community support in the face of adversity.

Notable Quotes

• Miranda (00:03:23): "There'll be young stock dead in the morning, and that's for sure."
• Jingles (00:05:08): "Whoa, Joker. Whoa. Now, Bill wants to listen."
• Blaine Jackson (00:16:36): "You gents are forgetting that you're on my property."
• Mirandi (00:21:02): "That's right, I did. Instead of turning him right, you turned him into a killer to do Jackson's dirty work for him?"
• Blaine Jackson (00:21:26): "I won't be shooting at no lawman."
• Bill Hickok (00:23:03): "Trainer I am, I ain't going nowhere. All right, let's tie these two up."

Character Insights

• Wild Bill Hickok: Embodies the quintessential Western hero—brave, just, and unwavering in his commitment to protect the innocent.
• Jingles: Provides comic relief and loyalty, showcasing the indispensable role of camaraderie in overcoming challenges.
• Blaine Jackson: Represents unchecked ambition and corruption, serving as a cautionary figure against the misuse of power.

Conclusion

"Trail of the Killer Wolf" is a masterfully crafted episode that blends suspense, character development, and moral lessons. Andrew Rines and the creative team deliver a compelling narrative that honors the legacy of classic Western radio dramas while engaging modern audiences with polished digital restoration and vibrant performances. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Old Time Radio Westerns series, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the valor and integrity of Wild Bill Hickok.

Transcript

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[Dax Shepard]

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[Guy Madison]

United States Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his big deputy, Jingles rode the trails of the west in search of every kind of outlaw. But it was one of nature's outlaws that brought them danger and excitement on the trail of the killer wolf.

[Dax Shepard]

Bill, listen to that old wolf out there. Sure sounds like a big one.

[Kristen Bell]

He sure does. Maybe he's the one that's been doing all the calf killing around here.

[Miranda]

Now you can see why I sent for you and Jingles, Bill. There'll be young stock dead in the morning, and that's for sure. A widow woman like me running a few head can't afford to have a killer like that hanging around for long.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, now, don't you worry, Miranda. Bill and I'll trail down that big old lobo for you.

[Miranda]

I hope he's a smart one, Jingles.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, we're smart too. Well, at least Bill is.

[Kristen Bell]

This killer wolf has hit you pretty hard, hasn't he, Miranda?

[Miranda]

He's got 15 of my calves in the last couple of months, Bill, and it's just got me worried sick. I was counting on selling my yearlings next summer to pay off part of my mortgage. At this rate, I ain't gonna have none to sell. There he goes again. He's getting closer.

[Kristen Bell]

Come on, Jingles. Let's go see if we can cut that killer's trail in the middle of the night.

[Dax Shepard]

Oh, now, a Bill is darker than the inside of a boot out there.

[Kristen Bell]

You're not afraid of the dark, are you?

[Guy Madison]

Come on.

[Dax Shepard]

Oh, all right.

[Miranda]

Now, I think it's just wonderful of you both to try and help me out. Now, you be real careful and I'll have a pot of hot coffee ready for you when you get back.

[Kristen Bell]

He's heading this way. Jingle, get the horses. Maybe we can catch ourselves a wolf.

[Dax Shepard]

I don't know how you expect to find anything on a dark night like this, Bill.

[Kristen Bell]

If we can't see anything, maybe we can hear something.

[Dax Shepard]

Whoa, Joker. Whoa. Now, Bill wants to listen. I don't hear nothing except the wind. Oh, be quiet, Joker. How can we listen with you snorting?

[Kristen Bell]

There's a wolf, but he's moving away.

[Dax Shepard]

Hey, Bill, I hear cattle.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah. Must be in Mirandi's herd down in the arroyo there.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, how do you know there's an arroyo? I can't even see Joker's ear.

[Kristen Bell]

Those cattle are right below us. Come on and see if I'm right. Go easy now, Buckshot.

[Dax Shepard]

All right, come on. Let's go, Joker. Watch your step. If you stumble, I'll go right over your head.

[Kristen Bell]

Watch it, Jingles. Steep here.

[Dax Shepard]

I'm watching it. Or I'm being careful. Anyhow. Can't watch it in the dark.

[Kristen Bell]

Well, here we are.

[Dax Shepard]

Hey. Hey. We're right down the bottom. Now what do we do?

[Kristen Bell]

Pile up and strike a match.

[Dax Shepard]

I got a match, Bill. Just a second.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah, let's see. Just what I thought.

[Dax Shepard]

Dog. On it. That old lobo got another one. Brand ain't gonna have no young stock left if this keeps up.

[Kristen Bell]

Here's a chunk of dry sagebrush. Jingle like a good torch.

[Dax Shepard]

Yeah. Looks like there was quite a battle here, Bill.

[Kristen Bell]

Those gray wolves are plenty big and plenty tough. Hold that light up high, Jingles.

[Dax Shepard]

Can you tell anything from the tracks, Bill?

[Kristen Bell]

Not much. Cattle have tramped the ground down pretty well here. Over this way. There's a wolf trail, Jingles. He's a big one, all right.

[Dax Shepard]

I'll say. I'd hate to have him after me.

[Kristen Bell]

Hey, that's funny.

[Dax Shepard]

What's funny, Bill? I don't see nothing funny about anything at night.

[Kristen Bell]

There's been a horse through here. See those horseshoe prints? Yeah.

[Dax Shepard]

Hey, you're right. Probably one of Mirandi's cow pokes.

[Kristen Bell]

She doesn't have any, Jingles. She's ramrodin the spread all by herself.

[Dax Shepard]

Yeah, that's right. Bill.

[Kristen Bell]

What?

[Dax Shepard]

Jingles, do you suppose that wolf rides horseback?

[Kristen Bell]

No, I don't think so.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, neither do I. But who is riding a horse in here?

[Kristen Bell]

I'm real curious to know the answer to that question. Sit down, Jingles. Put that light out.

[Dax Shepard]

I'm down. The light's out. Now, where'd that shot come from, Bill?

[Kristen Bell]

So somewhere out there in the dark.

[Dax Shepard]

Now, that's real helpful. We don't know where that varmint is, but he knows where we are. We move, he can shoot at us. And if we light a light, he can see us and we can't see him.

[Kristen Bell]

Hey, and if you keep on talking, he can hear us. And get those shots awful close.

[Dax Shepard]

Oh, dog. On it, Bill. This just don't seem like a square deal at all. Foreign.

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While Bill, Hickok and Jingles, investigating a killer wolf on a dark night. Were fired on by an unseen marksman.

[Kristen Bell]

Money.

[Guy Madison]

As they crouched in the bottom of the arroyo, another bullet came out of the darkness.

[Kristen Bell]

I saw the flash that time.

[Dax Shepard]

So die.

[Kristen Bell]

Dust him off, Jingles.

[Dax Shepard]

Sounds like we might have scared him off.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah. He's getting ready to ride.

[Dax Shepard]

There he goes. What do we do now? Follow him?

[Kristen Bell]

We can if you want to trail a killer in the dark.

[Dax Shepard]

I don't think I do, Bill. I'm still kind of young to go out and get myself killed.

[Kristen Bell]

Let's have a look around here and see if we can find out what he was after. Light up that torch again?

[Andrew Rines]

No.

[Dax Shepard]

All right.

[Kristen Bell]

I can't figure how that wolf made his kill. If there was a man that close to him.

[Dax Shepard]

No, wolves don't usually come around people unless they're mighty hungry. This wolf sure seems to have been eaten pretty regular.

[Kristen Bell]

Hold the light over here, Jingle.

[Dax Shepard]

There. Sure looks like the wolf did that, all right.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah, no doubt about that. Well, let's ride back to Morandi's and give her the bad news.

[Dax Shepard]

That's fine with me. I'm about ready for some of the hot coffee that she promised us a few hours ago. And some good sleep, too.

[Miranda]

Have some more coffee, Jingles. You and Bill had a long night last night.

[Dax Shepard]

Don't mind if I do. Mirandy.

[Kristen Bell]

Mirandy. When we saw those wolf tracks last night, we found some horse tracks, too. You noticed that before when your calves were killed?

[Miranda]

No, can't say as I have, Bill. But then I didn't do too good a job of looking. I've been pretty upset.

[Kristen Bell]

Anybody ever take a shot at you out on the range?

[Miranda]

Land sakes, no. Who'd want to gun me down?

[Dax Shepard]

I don't know, Morani. But somebody threw a lot of lead at us last night. I'll just bet my best saddle blanket it wasn't the wolf pulling the trigger. Pass the sugar, please, Bill.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah. Here you are, Randy. This is a pretty personal question, but how much is your ranch worth?

[Miranda]

Not very much, Bill. After Fred got killed, I had to take a pretty big mortgage on the.

[Kristen Bell]

Have you ever thought of selling out?

[Miranda]

Never. I just couldn't sell this Place, Bill.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, I don't blame you, Mirandy. If you can keep your herd growing, you'll make it all right.

[Miranda]

That's what worries me, Jingles. Losing as many calves as I have been lately, I just don't see how I'm gonna keep up my payments to Blaine Jackson.

[Dax Shepard]

Jackson? Who's he?

[Miranda]

He owns that great big double bar spread just to the north of my place. He's got most of the money in the valley and he let me have a loan when the bank wouldn't.

[Kristen Bell]

What sort of a gen is he?

[Miranda]

Well, most vigor. He's pretty mean and grasping, but he's always been fine with me. Offered to buy my ranch after I lost Fred. He was real insistent. He found out I wouldn't sell for anything.

[Dax Shepard]

I wonder why he wants your spread when he's already got such a big one.

[Miranda]

Well, he's running his cattle on Hill range, Jingles. And I've got valley pasture that stays green. All grass means a lot to a cow outfit.

[Kristen Bell]

Maybe Jackson could give us a little information. Finish your breakfast, Jingles, and we'll saddle up and ride over there.

[Dax Shepard]

All right. But could I have just a little apple pie, Miranda?

[Miranda]

Why, of course, Jingle.

[Kristen Bell]

Bring it along with your partner. We got work to do.

[Unknown]

Get over there, boy.

[Blaine Jackson]

Try it again, Whip. You gotta teach that wolf to hunt by yourself.

[Unknown]

I'm doing the best I can, Jackson. Took me a year to teach him to follow me on horseback. Now I gotta start all over.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, he ain't got a year this time. Getting too dangerous to ride with him.

[Unknown]

You're telling me. I come darn near getting myself shot up by them two hombres last night.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, he was crazy to start the shooting.

[Unknown]

What else could I do? I found the tracks of my horse. Wonder who they were.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, how should I know? Brandy hasn't got any hands working at her place anymore. Probably just a couple of drifters. Now, go on, get back to work with that wolf.

[Unknown]

All right, but don't expect any miracles. I've trained everything, including tigers when I was with the circus. Takes time to teach him a new trick.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, you haven't got much time to get going.

[Kristen Bell]

All right, Lobo.

[Unknown]

Easy, boy.

[Kristen Bell]

Go get him, Lobo. Go on, boy.

[Dax Shepard]

Hey. Back. Get back there. Back.

[Unknown]

You see that, Jackson? This is dangerous business. If I keep prodding him, he'll turn on me one of these days.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, that's your worry. I hired you to train that wolf to kill cattle. If you can't handle the job, I can always remind the sheriff that I'VE got an escape killer working for me now. Go on, get busy.

[Unknown]

All right, you win. Come on, Lobo. Steady, Bo.

[Dax Shepard]

Bill. I guess this is Jackson ranch House here.

[Kristen Bell]

Yeah. Sure is a big place.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, Randy said he'd managed to crawl most of the money in the valley one way or another.

[Kristen Bell]

He may have plenty of money, but from what I hear, he hasn't got much else to recommend him.

[Dax Shepard]

Joker. Oh, is this a Jackson coming out of the house?

[Blaine Jackson]

Yeah.

[Kristen Bell]

He looks just like my Randy sitting would.

[Blaine Jackson]

Howdy, gents. Which way you headed?

[Kristen Bell]

I guess we're headed this way. You Mr. Jackson?

[Blaine Jackson]

Yeah. How'd you know?

[Dax Shepard]

Mirandi told us. What? You look like Miranda.

[Kristen Bell]

Easy, Jingles. Let me talk.

[Dax Shepard]

Oh, yeah.

[Blaine Jackson]

How is Miranda, anyhow? She's my next door neighbor. I haven't seen her lately.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, she ain't so good. Kind of worried Jingles. Oh, she's fine. Just fine.

[Kristen Bell]

She's still having trouble with wolves killing a young stock. That ever happened to your herd?

[Blaine Jackson]

No, never has. Maybe I'm just lucky, but the wolves never seem to bother me.

[Kristen Bell]

How about the other ranchers around here?

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, they don't seem to have any trouble either. Maybe it's just because Miranda's trying to run that spread of hers all alone. She ought to sell out too big a job for a woman.

[Dax Shepard]

She ought to sell out to you at your price. That what you mean, Jingles?

[Blaine Jackson]

Hey, just who are you two gents, anyhow?

[Kristen Bell]

We're friends of Mirandi's. And we're trying to give her a little help if we can.

[Blaine Jackson]

Yeah, well, I'm not so sure I like the questions you're asking.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, we're not so sure we like the answers we're getting either.

[Blaine Jackson]

If you're a friend of her, she'd probably told you that I hauled a mortgage on her ranch.

[Kristen Bell]

That's right, she did.

[Dax Shepard]

That's why we come over to see.

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, you might remind her that she's got one more month before her payment's due. She better be selling off part of her to make that payment.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, how's she gonna do that if her herd keeps getting whittled down by a doggone killer wolf?

[Blaine Jackson]

Well, that's her business. Now, you two hombres better get back in the saddle and ride. I don't care much for snoopers around my ranch.

[Kristen Bell]

All right. But as long as we've drawn a hand in this game, Jackson, I think we'll play it out. You'll be seeing more of us before you get a chance to foreclose on that mortgage.

[Dax Shepard]

Oh, stand still, joker. Well, can't say I'm pleased to have met you, Mr. Jackson. But I'll be seeing you again. Hey, Bill, what's that?

[Kristen Bell]

Sounds like a wolf howl, partner.

[Dax Shepard]

He sure is close.

[Blaine Jackson]

Maybe the killer wolf is starting in on my herd.

[Dax Shepard]

Let's go have a look, Bill. Maybe we can get the varmint that's been raiding Mirandy's herd.

[Blaine Jackson]

You gents are forgetting that you're on my property. There's a wolf after my cattle. I'll take care of it myself.

[Kristen Bell]

I still think we'd better have a look for ourselves.

[Blaine Jackson]

I said get off my place and be quick about it.

[Dax Shepard]

Hey, he's hopping mad.

[Blaine Jackson]

You bet I am. Now start riding.

[Kristen Bell]

You're acting mighty funny about something. I think maybe we'll stick around just a little longer.

[Blaine Jackson]

I know my rights, stranger. I got a right to shoot trespassers on my own place.

[Kristen Bell]

I wouldn't.

[Dax Shepard]

Bill. He's going for his gun.

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When Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles insisted on looking around the ranch of Blaine Jackson, he ordered them off his property. Hearing a wolf howl, they refused to leave, and Jackson drew his gun and fired.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, now you know what happens when you try to draw on Wild Bill Hickok.

[Blaine Jackson]

Wild Bill Hickok?

[Dax Shepard]

Yeah, that's him. Of course. I'm Jingles.

[Blaine Jackson]

Why didn't you tell me you was here on business, Marshall?

[Dax Shepard]

Cause you never asked.

[Kristen Bell]

We were just paying a neighborly call till you got nasty about it. Now we're going to ride out on your range and see about that wolf we just heard howling. I'm done. Take those cartridges out of his gun, Jingles.

[Blaine Jackson]

No.

[Dax Shepard]

No need to, Bill. You knocked the cylinder right out of it. He won't get it working again for quite a while.

[Blaine Jackson]

I won't be shooting at no lawman. He cook. I just didn't know who you was.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, it might pay you to find out next time.

[Kristen Bell]

Come on, Jingles. Let's go find that wolf.

[Dax Shepard]

Listen. Sounds like he's right over that hill. Let's go, Joker.

[Blaine Jackson]

Buckshot.

[Kristen Bell]

Let's run him down.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, here's the top of the hill, Bill. I don't see the wolf anywhere.

[Kristen Bell]

Hold up a minute. Let's have a look. Hey, the rider herding cabs down there in the valley. Yeah.

[Dax Shepard]

Say, Bill, you don't see that very often.

[Kristen Bell]

What? Jingles?

[Dax Shepard]

Cowpoke using a sheepdog to run cattle.

[Kristen Bell]

No, you don't. You don't see a sheepdog working like that ever.

[Dax Shepard]

What do you mean?

[Kristen Bell]

That's no sheep dog. That's our wolf. He's after one of those calves right now. Come on, my chap Cap.

[Dax Shepard]

Joker. Let's get him.

[Kristen Bell]

Better watch your step, Jingles. Something's wrong here.

[Dax Shepard]

Well, it sure is. Why don't that cow wrangler shoot that wolf?

[Kristen Bell]

I don't know why, he ought to.

[Dax Shepard]

Be able to see the. Hey, Bill, the wolf is turning.

[Kristen Bell]

Maybe he saw us.

[Dax Shepard]

He's heading over towards the man. I'd better shoot him before he gets too close.

[Kristen Bell]

Hold it, Jingles.

[Dax Shepard]

Don't miss him. Darn it.

[Kristen Bell]

Put that gun away, partner, till we find out what this is all about.

[Dax Shepard]

But, Bill. Hey, now what's he shooting at us for?

[Kristen Bell]

Because you shot at his wolf.

[Dax Shepard]

His wolf? Bill, you're not making sense. Now, cut that out or I'll come over there and wrap that rifle around your neck and tie it in a bow knot.

[Kristen Bell]

Put out that gun and stand still. Who? Buckshot. Oh.

[Dax Shepard]

Joker.

[Blaine Jackson]

Whoa.

[Kristen Bell]

Let's drop that rifle until we have a little talk.

[Unknown]

Mister, what are you doing here? This is private property.

[Blaine Jackson]

No.

[Dax Shepard]

Where have I heard that before?

[Kristen Bell]

We saw that wolf from up on the hill. We rode down to give you a hand.

[Unknown]

I don't need no help.

[Dax Shepard]

Why, you feather head. That varmint was charging one of those calves in another minute. You'd have been short one head of beef.

[Unknown]

Is that your business, Bill?

[Dax Shepard]

Everybody that works around this place is just plain ornery.

[Kristen Bell]

Now, you listen. Where's that trained killer wolf of yours?

[Dax Shepard]

Trained wolf? Oh, now, Bill, that's no pet.

[Unknown]

I'll say isn't.

[Dax Shepard]

Get him.

[Kristen Bell]

All behind.

[Dax Shepard]

Get him behind. You. Shoot him, Bill. Well, there's one wolf that ain't gonna kill no more cattle. I thought he was gonna get you, Bill.

[Unknown]

All my work with that brute. Then you killed him.

[Kristen Bell]

That's right, I did. Instead of turning him right, you turned him into a killer to do Jackson's dirty Work for him?

[Dax Shepard]

What do you mean?

[Kristen Bell]

Bill Jackson thought if he could cut down Morandi's herd without her knowing he was doing it he'd have a good chance to buy her ranch. Or better still, to foreclose on the mortgage. That right, mister? You'll figure it out. I think I have. You trained this wolf? You're the one who went out with him at night?

[Dax Shepard]

Yeah. Then. Then you must be the one that shot at us last night.

[Unknown]

You're not taking me, Bill.

[Dax Shepard]

Look out. Well, they never learn, do they?

[Kristen Bell]

See how badly he's hurt, Jingles. I want to talk to him some more.

[Blaine Jackson]

You won't be talking to him. Get your hands up.

[Dax Shepard]

Bill, is Jackson right in the edge of that brush?

[Kristen Bell]

Howdy, Jackson. We hadn't been so busy, I'd have seen you ride up.

[Blaine Jackson]

Yeah, that's too bad. Hickok.

[Dax Shepard]

Hickok?

[Unknown]

Is he Wild Bill?

[Dax Shepard]

You bet he's Wild Bill and I'm Jingle.

[Unknown]

What's he doing here? Is he after me?

[Blaine Jackson]

Shut up, Whip.

[Kristen Bell]

Whip? That's your name?

[Blaine Jackson]

Don't answer.

[Kristen Bell]

I thought you looked familiar. You're Whip McClay.

[Dax Shepard]

Now, who's Whip McClay, Bill?

[Kristen Bell]

He's as much of a killer as that wolf of his, Jingles. He's wanted from Abilene to Tombstone. Jackson here was hiding him out.

[Blaine Jackson]

You talk too much, Hickok.

[Kristen Bell]

Look out for him, Hickok.

[Unknown]

He's been mixed up in a few killings himself, and I don't mean cattle.

[Dax Shepard]

Shut up.

[Unknown]

He knew I was an animal trainer. He made me train the wolf.

[Blaine Jackson]

Shut up, I said. Or I'll crack your head with a gun barrel.

[Unknown]

They got me, and I'll get you.

[Kristen Bell]

Drop that gun, Robert, I said. All right, stand up.

[Dax Shepard]

Now, don't you get any ideas, Whip. I'm labeled. To show you how good an animal.

[Kristen Bell]

Trainer I am, I ain't going nowhere. All right, let's tie these two up. Jingle, take him off to jail. By the time they both get through talking, we should have enough to keep him there for a while.

[Dax Shepard]

Yeah, Mirandy can have a long time to pay off the mortgage she owes to this pole cat here.

[Kristen Bell]

Hey, you know what, Bill Watchingles, maybe.

[Dax Shepard]

Whip here could tell us how to train Buckshot and Joker to take our prisoners off to the calaboose. Then after we catch him, our work would be all done.

[Guy Madison]

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[Kristen Bell]

Thanks for being with us today, folks.

[Dax Shepard]

Choo, choo, Choo, Choo, Choo.

[Kristen Bell]

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[Dax Shepard]

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[Dax Shepard]

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[Guy Madison]

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