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Hellbent for Letterbox

Michael May and Paxton Holley
The Ballad Of Lefty Brown
Willie Nelson
Hostiles (2017)
Roy Rogers
The Life and Times Of Grizzly Adams
Shalako
Western
John Wayne
Dale Evans
Red Headed Stranger
Appaloosa
Guy Pearce
Robert Carlyle
The Devil's Mistress
Horror Western
Chisum
Gabby Hayes
Wild Bill Hickok
Audie Murphy
Western Posters

Paxton Holley and Michael May sit at the campfire to talk Westerns in film and other media.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes206Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Michael and Pax talk about Rust, the Alec Baldwin Western with a tragic behind-the-scenes history. It almost wasn't completed, but completed it was, so we discuss not just its past, but also how it turned out.

Mike and Pax delve into the kind of a mess Disney Lone Ranger starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer.

Michael and Pax finally cover one of their favorite Western comedies, Shanghai Noon starring Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, and Lucy Liu.

Mike and Pax dig into this 1968 western based on a Louis L'amour novel starring Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot.

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Michael May
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Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Meh.

    Honestly these guys seem under researched on almost every pod I listened to of theirs. But the Lonesome Dove Pod just ended it for me. (They missed almost the entire point of the book/mini series). They need someone like Sean Fennessey or David Simms

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wadeoman
    United States4 months ago
  • Often Interesting & Entertaining

    There are surprisingly few podcasts about westerns. This is a pretty good one.

    It sounds like two friends discuss discussing a movie or television episode that they have just watched westerns.

    Since the Western, is my favorite genre of film, and one of my top two or three favorites in literature, it’s quite enjoyable for me to listen to people discussing and/or debriefing a western they’ve watched.

    These guys clearly love the genre, and by this time Have watched quite a number of hours of we... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    shakurav1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not good

    Listened to parts of three episodes and was stunned by the numbers of mistakes and lack of preparation. They don’t even seem to review basic credit information re the films they are reviewing. If you think ‘Young Guns’ is a classic western this is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ragman300
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good Sort Of

    They are both pleasant and do a good job. I’ve been trying to get a handle on this podcast though. Their lack of familiarity with the genre and some of the legendary movies, actors and directors is kind of weird sometimes (eg - listen to the once upon a time in the west episode). Not sure if it’s supposed to be two guys learning the genre together or two guys who view themselves as aficionados. I think it’s the former more than the latter. Regardless though, they’re not offensive and are occasi... more

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    3
    Philoxxx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ignorance Abounds

    These gentlemen know shockingly little about the Western genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OliverWiswell
    United States3 years ago

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Some listeners wish for tighter focus on core films and less off-topic chatter.
Listeners praise the duo for passion and breadth across Western media.
Many appreciate the mix of deep film analysis with broader pop culture references.

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Two hosts explore Westerns across film, TV, books, and related media with a deep, conversational style. They mix film criticism, genre history, and reward-heavy trivia, often weaving in reading material, comics, and related media to broaden the conversation. Listeners likely appreciate genuine enthusiasm for the genre, thoughtful analysis, and a light, humorous tone, with occasional critiques of pacing or accuracy.

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