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Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

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

David Lambert returns, and this time we're talking about The Round Up and Out West, both starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

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Mitchell Hadley and I discuss S5:E10 of Have Gun - Will Travel. Elisabeth Grace Foley is back to cover S3:E18 of The Virginian. Scott McCrea returns to cover S2:E19 of Bat Masterson.

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Will Dodson and I delve into one of John Wayne's most offbeat movies, The Shepherd of the Hills.

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Physical media enthusiast Justin McDonald returns to discuss Robert Wise's cavalry Western, Two Flags West.

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Recent Guests

Will Dodson
Educator discussing Westerns and film history
University course instructor / Western film scholar
Episode: Episode 57: The Shepherd of the Hills with Will Dodson
Mitchell Hadley
Author and TV historian featured guest
itsabouttv.com
Episode: Episode 55: Western TV Roundup!
Elisabeth Grace Foley
Western TV enthusiast and author featured guest
elisabethgracefoley.com
Episode: Episode 55: Western TV Roundup!
Matthew Chernov
writer and podcaster, co-host of How the West Was Cast
How the West Was Cast
Episode: Episode 54: Lawman (1971) with Matthew Chernov
Kevin Lyons
Film historian and guest
Episode: Episode 53: Once Upon a Time in the West with Kevin Lyons
Eric Zaldivar
Spaghetti Western commentator and guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 51: Sonny and Jed with Eric Zaldivar
Hunter Robinson
Regular host appearing as a guest for this episode
Episode: Episode 50: The Bravados w/ Rex Hooper
Rex Hooper
Musician and guest host
Episode: Episode 49: Yellow Sky with Rex Hooper
Rachel Kovaciny
Author and Western enthusiast
Author of Westerns and fairy tale retellings
Episode: Episode 48: The Big Valley with Rachel Kovaciny

Host

Hunter Robinson
Host of the show, regular moderator and Western film/TV discussion host

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Well, taste is subjective

    I love westerns but some of the opinions are just so bonkers. I tried three episodes and had to turn them all off. The ‘Lawman’ episode is a celebration of Michael Winner’s misogyny with an endorsement for ‘Death Wish 2’ with no discussion of the topic.

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Guests bring strong subject-matter expertise, elevating discussions beyond surface-level summaries.
Overall, the format and guest mix are a strong draw for true Western enthusiasts.
A few episodes can feel dense for casual listeners who want quicker takeaways.
The show delivers solid craft-focused insights, though occasionally critiques of controversial depictions emerge.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into production details and historical context, but some episodes lean into nostalgia over nuanced analysis.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 54: Lawman (1971) with Matthew Chernov
Q: What movie would you pair Lawman with on a double bill?
A Lancaster Western double feature pairing Lawman with Valdez Is Coming to highlight two distinct, yet narratively connected, sides of the same actor in similar period Westerns.
Episode 53: Once Upon a Time in the West with Kevin Lyons
Q: So rewatching the movie for this, how do you feel about it now?
I absolutely adore it; I watched it yesterday and again before this discussion, and it remains an extraordinary film with multiple layers, seamless visuals, and a deeply emotional core that only grows with time.
Episode 50: The Bravados w/ Rex Hooper
Q: Does the film suggest that intention matters more than outcome?
Yes, the hosts argue that intention is a significant theme alongside outcome, and that the moral complexity is intentionally left unresolved, allowing viewers to weigh whether the pursuit of revenge was justified in his mind versus the consequences that follow.
Episode 50: The Bravados w/ Rex Hooper
Q: At the end of the movie, does it offer any kind of redemption for Jim Douglas?
The discussion suggests that redemption is elusive; Jim is visually shown as broken and isolated by the applause, and the hosts debate whether he would or should have sought personal reconciliation or revenge after the town's acclaim, ultimately concluding that the film invites ambiguity rather than a neat moral closure.
Episode 48: The Big Valley with Rachel Kovaciny
Q: What makes A Time to Kill stand out as an episode for you?
The episode balances a strong Jarrod-centric mystery with a moral dilemma about a long-time friend who is involved in counterfeiting, and Shatner's energetic performance adds a memorable dynamic to the ensemble.

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Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys centers Westerns from classic TV episodes and feature films, often exploring how directing, acting, scoring, and production choices shaped the genre. Discussions frequently weave in historical context, genre evolution, and craft-focused analysis of iconic titles like Gunsmoke, Bat Masterson, The Virginian, and Lawman, with frequent cross-genre comparisons to spaghetti westerns and silent-era classics. Notable strengths include roundtable and expert guest dynamics, deep dives into production trivia, and thoughtful takes on ending moods, moral ambiguity, and visual style that can illuminate both mainstream and cult Westerns. The show also shines in spotlighting underappreciated gems and connecting film history to co... more

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2. Mitchell Hadley
3. Elisabeth Grace Foley
4. Matthew Chernov
5. Kevin Lyons
6. Eric Zaldivar
7. Hunter Robinson
8. Rex Hooper

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