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Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

Someone's Favorite Productions
Gunsmoke
Western Genre
Westerns
Western Films
Spaghetti Westerns
John Wayne
Clint Eastwood
Johnny Guitar
John Ford
Stagecoach
Randolph Scott
Sam Peckinpah
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

Film historian Kevin Lyons and I talk about one of the all-time greats, Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West.

Follow Kevin Lyons:

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Dan Budnik returns to discuss episodes 22-24 from the first season of Gunsmoke.

You can follow Dan Budnik on:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979

Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Dan Budnik's Books: www.amazo... more

Spaghetti Western expert Eric Zaldivar joins me to discuss Sergio Corbucci's Sonny and Jed.

Eric Zaldivar's YouTube Channel:

www.youtube.com/@ericzaldivar2205

Link to Cauldron Films Shanghai Joe Blu-ray release featuring Eric's visual ess... more

Musician Rex Hooper returns this time as the host! I had the pleasure of being the guest, and the movie we discussed is Henry King's The Bravados.

Follow Rex Hooper:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/cowboyrexhooper/

Facebook: www.faceb... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rachel Kovaciny
Author and Western enthusiast
Author of Westerns and fairy tale retellings
Episode: Episode 48: The Big Valley with Rachel Kovaciny
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
Dan Budnik
Podcast host and author
Episode: Episode 37: Gunsmoke Episodes 16-18 w/ Dan Budnik

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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 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.
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.

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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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3. Hunter Robinson
4. Rachel Kovaciny
5. Todd Roberts
6. Howard S. Berger
7. Rachel Bellwoar
8. Jim Tudor

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