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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The first episode of Gunsmoke, "Billy the Kid", was written by Walter Newman, best known as one of the screenwriters of Billy Wilder's fantastic Ace in the Hole. Listen here > podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Ep001 | "Billy the Kid"

Podcast Episode · Gunsmoke | Old Time Radio · January 7, 2018 · 32m

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meston and Macdonnell's second Western was an episode of Romance (or Theater of Romance) called "Pagosa". It was an original story by Meston. William Conrad, who voiced Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, was the star of this episode. Listen here > youtu.be/pQjFJ58RG1A?...

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Theater of Romance 1951 (ep253) Pagosa

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meston wrote, and Macdonnell directed an episode of Escape based on Ernest Haycox's story "Wild Jack Rhett". Haycox also wrote "Stage to Lordsburg," the short story Stagecoach is based on. John Dehner, Paladin on Have Gun - Will Travel's radio series, played Jack Rhett.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Before producer/director Norman Macdonnell (pictured with William Conrad) and writer John Meston created the Gunsmoke radio series, they produced two early "adult" Western stories for other CBS radio shows. 🧵

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

New episode! @dannyslacks1.bsky.social returns to talk Gunsmoke S1: Eps. 25–27. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6RqN... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez @onetrackmind.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week we’re joined once again by Hunter Robinson (@tumbleweedstv.bsky.social) for a discussion of Roger Ebert’s audio commentary for one of the definitive classics: 1942’s “Casablanca”. #FilmSky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... www.spreaker.com/podcast/one-...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

New episode! Film historian Kevin Lyons, @eofftv.bsky.social, joins me to discuss Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/44YH... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

New episode with returning guest @dannyslacks1.bsky.social! We talk about episodes 22-24 from the first season of Gunsmoke. Listen here > podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

New Episode! Spaghetti Western expert Eric Zaldivar joins me to discuss Sergio Corbucci's Sonny and Jed. Listen here > podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e..., or search for "Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys" wherever you listen to podcasts.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Oh yeah, it’s a darn good movie! The ending though, yeesh. Feels like they had a note from the studio saying to give audiences a happy feeling to go out on. Thanks for listening!

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

That’s excellent! I’m looking forward to getting to his movies from the 60s and beyond. I grew up on those so they’re pretty nostalgic for me.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Ha! It’ll take us a while to get to The Cowboys. I talked to Will recently though and we’re going to try to be a little more consistent with the John Wayne episodes. We might record 3 or 4 this summer that I’ll release throughout the rest of the year.

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QuasarSniffer @quasarsniffer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

On this episode of the wonderful @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social, musician Rex Hooper returns as he and Hunter discuss a film I love, Williams A. Wellman's dark, noir-coded, and foreboding Western, YELLOW SKY! www.spreaker.com/episode/epis...

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Episode 49: Yellow Sky with Rex Hooper - Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... You can also find the episode by searching for "Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys" wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Episode 43: Four of the Apocalypse with Howard S. Berger

Podcast Episode · Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys · 02/10/2026 · 2h 23m

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Filmmaker and historian @hsberger.bsky.social joins me to discuss Lucio Fulci, focusing on his spaghetti Western 'Four of the Apocalypse'. Howard shares personal experiences with Fulci and offers unique insights into Fulci's varied approaches to genre filmmaking.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You can listen here > podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... Or search for "Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys" wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Episode 42: The Return of Ringo with Ryan Verrill

Podcast Episode · Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys · 01/27/2026 · 31m

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

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.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

@dannyslacks1.bsky.social and I break down these episodes, recommend Dodge City's best hotel, and pitch a spinoff series where Doc is "Judge, Doctor, and Executioner". Search for "Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys" wherever you listen to podcasts or click the link. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Episode 41: Gunsmoke Episodes 19-21 w/ Dan Budnik

Podcast Episode · Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys · 01/20/2026 · 1h 35m

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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"

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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. Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I’m so excited about this! Looks awesome. I’ll definitely get Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark as well.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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.

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Daniel R. Budnik @dannyslacks1.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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....

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201!

Time for a brand-new old show. Which one is it? Well, it's not Meet Corliss Archer, Captain Nice or Selfie . So you can stop asking, Ron. Y...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I think Jean Pierre Melville said the same thing about Le Samourai. Both great looking movies by great directors.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 11/08/2024

Awesome! I’m focusing on classics(30s-60s). We can talk about a movie, an episode or multiple episodes of a tv series, a couple movies by a director, whatever sounds good to you. Let me know if you want me to send you my email address if that’s a better way to communicate.

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tumbleweedstv.bsky.social @tumbleweedstv.bsky.social · 10/08/2024

Hey Patrick, I’m reaching out because you were a guest on my TCM movies by minute type podcast several years ago. Unfortunately my computer crashed and I couldn’t recover the files. But I’m starting a classic westerns podcast now and I would love to have you on. Is that something you would be into?

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