Following A Pistol for Ringo, Duccio Tessari directed the in-name-only sequel, The Return of Ringo. @disc-connected.bsky.social joins me to discuss this beautifully directed spaghetti western, Morricone's stunning score, and the launch of his film distribution company, @antennareleasing.bsky.social.

In Gunsmoke S1 Eps 19–21:
• Matt's nearsighted mentor is chased down by a dirt farmer in "20-20"
• A man arrives in Dodge seeking revenge on a former Quantrill Raider in "Reunion '78"
• A hopeless young man needs help but can't help himself in "Helping Hand"

Henry Fonda and Anthony Quinn shine in Warlock, one of the Western genre's most overlooked gems. Writer @ziggystarlog.bsky.social joins me to break down what makes this film stand apart from other Westerns of its era.

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Film professor @wdodson52.bsky.social joins me to explore the odd tonal mix and surprising comedic beats in Raoul Walsh’s Dark Command. Featuring John Wayne & Claire Trevor in their final Western team-up, Walter Pidgeon’s rare villain turn as Will “Cantrell,” plus Roy Rogers & Gabby Hayes.

Episode 201 of Eventually Supertrain is here! Garrison's Gorillas, Ghosted and a brand-new old show. Please, listen and enjoy. eventuallysupertrain.blogspot.com/2025/11/201....

I’m joined by film professor and critic @jimtudor.bsky.social to discuss Anthony Mann’s classic Western, Winchester ’73.

Also sharing this fantastic poster from artist/Western historian @davidlambertart.bsky.social.

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Writer @dannyslacks1.bsky.social returns to break down Gunsmoke season 1, episodes 16–18.

• There's a price on the Marshal's head in “Reward for Matt”
• Matt loathes a charming outlaw in “Robin Hood”
• Peckinpah scripted episode "Yorky" is just awful

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Musician Rex Hooper joins me for a conversation on Peter Fonda's directorial debut, The Hired Hand. We also delve into the role that music plays in the Western genre and conclude with Rex's top 5 Ennio Morricone scores.

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New episode where @disc-connected.bsky.social, @davidlambertart.bsky.social, and Zach Bryant join me to discuss S. Craig Zahler's Bone Tomahawk. We talk about his uncompromising vision (for better AND worse), and his other written western works.

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