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Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

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Gunsmoke
Western Genre
Westerns
Western Films
Spaghetti Westerns
John Wayne
Clint Eastwood
Johnny Guitar
Stagecoach
Randolph Scott
Sam Peckinpah
John Ford
Cut-Throats Nine
Rawhide
Dodge City
Quentin Tarantino
A Pistol For Ringo
Pursued
Warlock
Charles Bronson

Welcome to Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys, a classic western film and TV podcast. Each week, host Hunter Robinson and a guest will discuss iconic western films and TV shows that once defined American cinema and pop culture. From landmark TV shows like Gunsmoke to undisputed movie masterpieces like The Ox-Bow Incident, we'll dive into the filmmakers, stars, and stories behind the scenes of the best the... more

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Latest Episodes

Musician Rex Hooper is back, and this time we're covering William A. Wellman's Yellow Sky.

Follow Rex Hooper:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cowboyrexhooper/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003816783068

YouTube: https://... more

New guest Rachel Kovaciny joins the show to discuss two standout episodes of The Big Valley. We begin with "A Time to Kill" (Season 1, Episode 18), where Jarrod's old law school friend—played by William Shatner—comes for a visit, only to fall under s... more

Artist David Lambert returns to talk about John Ford's first feature-length film, Straight Shooting. We explore Ford's early Hollywood days, his collaborations with Harry Carey, and the striking visual storytelling that's already on display from the ... more

Author Scott McCrea returns to talk about the quirky classic Western TV show Bat Masterson. We break down the pilot and the 13th episode of season 2, which features Wyatt Earp as a character for the first time in the series and recreates a famous pho... more

Todd Roberts from Voices of the West joins me to delve into the life and films of silent-film star William S. Hart, focusing on two films in particular: Hell's Hinges and Tumbleweeds.

Todd Roberts Social Media:

Instagram: www.instagram.com... more

Zach Bryant returns to talk about Clint Eastwood in Joe Kidd. We also talk about the first episode from the 7th season of Rawhide, 'The Race'.

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/

Listener Feedback Form: docs.goog... more

Filmmaker and film historian Howard S. Berger joins me to delve into the life and work of Lucio Fulci, focusing on his spaghetti Western Four of the Apocalypse.

Links to Howard S. Berger on Social Media:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/howard.... more

Ryan Verrill joins me to discuss Duccio Tessari's The Return of Ringo. Ryan also shares insights about his new film distribution company, Antenna Releasing.

Ryan's Social Media and YouTube Channel:

Bluesky: @disc-connected.bsky.social

Facebook: htt... more

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Recent Guests

Scott McCrea
Writer and author
Author of Western history books (e.g., Tom Mix titles)
Episode: Episode 46: Bat Masterson with Scott McCrea
Todd Roberts
Guest on the show; host of Voices of the West, Western history enthusiast
Voices of the West
Episode: Episode 45: William S. Hart Double Feature with Todd Roberts
Howard S. Berger
Filmmaker, film historian; Fulci expert
Independent researcher/filmmaker
Episode: Episode 43: Four of the Apocalypse with Howard S. Berger
Rachel Bellwoar
A writer and huge fan of classic Westerns
Comic-Con and Physical Media Advocate
Episode: Episode 40: Warlock with Rachel Bellwoar
Jim Tudor
Film professor and movie critic
Webster University
Episode: Episode 38: Winchester '73 with Jim Tudor
Rex Hooper
Musician and expert on Western music
Episode: Episode 36: The Hired Hand and Western Movie Scores w/ Rex Hooper
Mitchell Hadley
Writer and classic TV historian
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Episode: Episode 34: Western Episodes of The Twilight Zone with Mitchell Hadley
Chris Haskell
Podcaster and film enthusiast
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Episode: Episode 32: Charles Bronson Double Feature: Red Sun & The White Buffalo w/ Chris Haskell
Nathan Jones
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Episode: Episode 31: Massacre Time with Nathan Jones

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Hunter Robinson
Host of the show; multiple episode appearances; affiliated with Someone's Favorite Productions (Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys)

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Episode 46: Bat Masterson with Scott McCrea
Q: All right. Scott, what did you think of this episode?
Scott emphasizes Bat Masterson's distinctive blend of style and danger, the show's lighter tone compared to darker Westerns, and its narrative craft, including the meta-ending, which he finds to be a bold and forward-thinking device for the era.
Episode 44: Joe Kidd and Rawhide w/ Zach Bryant
Q: What did you think of Joe Kidd?
The consensus was that Joe Kidd is competently made and visually solid, with punchy Leonard dialogue, but ultimately feels ordinary and lacks a standout hook or deeper character nuance compared to Eastwood's other Westerns.
Episode 43: Four of the Apocalypse with Howard S. Berger
Q: Can you tell us about your friendship with Fulci?
Berger describes meeting Fulci at festivals, touring Rome, and the emotional connection that formed through shared cinema conversations, ultimately leading to a close mentor-like relationship until Fulci's passing.
Episode 17: The Devil and Miss Sarah w/ Amanda Reyes
Q: What did you think of his character and his arc in this?
Amanda noted that while she thought James Drury's performance was good, the character's actions were frustrating, particularly in how he underestimated Sarah and relied on traditional masculine heroism.
Episode 17: The Devil and Miss Sarah w/ Amanda Reyes
Q: What did you think of The Devil and Miss Sarah?
Amanda expressed mixed feelings about the film, highlighting its interesting reputation but also criticizing how it took the narrative away from the character of Sarah, despite her being the most compelling character.

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What is Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show dives into classic Westerns and the people who shaped them, blending film/TV analysis with behind-the-scenes lore. Episodes frequently explore iconic titles (from Gunsmoke to Blood and Thunder-era cinema), researching actors, directors, production contexts, and historical settings while also spotlighting cult favorites and spaghetti Westerns. Guests range from film historians and authors to critics and industry insiders, offering context on storytelling choices, score work, and the cultural impact of Westerns across eras. A standout trait is the show's willingness to connect period pieces to broader cinematic trends, often weaving in production anecdotes, location notes, and cross-media influences to illuminate why these stories e... more

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6. Rex Hooper
7. Mitchell Hadley
8. Chris Haskell

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