Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

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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 genre has to offer. We'll also highlight unsung gems and, of course, cult movie enthusiasts' favorite: spaghetti westerns.If cattle drives, saloon brawls, and climactic shootouts are your idea of a good time, you'll...

Episode 38: Winchester '73 with Jim Tudor
11/25/2025

Film professor and movie critic Jim Tudor joins me for a conversation on Anthony Mann's Winchester '73. 

Jim Tudor on Social Media: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.tudor.50
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimtudor.bsky.social
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jimtudor/

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The Six Shooter: https://youtu.be/B4lL6znfpUg?si=MT5ZvlyUR71uWYDw

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Episode 37: Gunsmoke Episodes 16-18 w/ Dan Budnik
11/11/2025

Writer Dan Budnik returns to delve into episodes 16-18 of the first season of Gunsmoke.

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Dan Budnik's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaniel%2BR%2BBudnik&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+R+Budnik&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

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Episode 36: The Hired Hand and Western Movie Scores w/ Rex Hooper
11/04/2025

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. 

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Listen to Rex Hooper's Music: 
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Bandcamp: https://rexhooper.bandcamp.com/

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Episode 35: Bone Tomahawk w/ Ryan Verrill, Zach Bryant & David Lambert
10/28/2025

In this episode, physical media advocate Ryan Verrill, die-hard horror fan Zach Bryant, and artist and western historian David Lambert join me to discuss S. Craig Zahler's ultraviolent western horror flick, Bone Tomahawk.

Links to Ryan Verrill: 
https://linktr.ee/discconnected

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/

They Live by Film Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-172-bryant-family-favourites/id1544438366?i=1000728284596

David Lambert Social Media and Podcast Appearances: 
Twitter: https://x.com/DavidLambertArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlambertart/
Bluesky: @davidlambertart.bsky.social
Buymeacoffee: ht...


Episode 34: Western Episodes of The Twilight Zone with Mitchell Hadley
10/15/2025

In this episode, writer and classic TV historian Mitchell Hadley joins me to discuss Rod Serling's unique approach to Westerns in his classic series, The Twilight Zone. We sing along with Dan Duryea in 'Mr. Denton on Doomsday,' Lee Marvin leads an all-star cast that includes Strother Martin and Lee Van Cleef (a year before they appeared together in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance) in 'The Grave.' John Dehner delivers a fantastic performance in the comedic episode 'Mr. Garrity and the Graves.' 

Where to Follow Mitchell Hadley: 
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Episode 33: Supernatural Episodes of Western TV Shows with Dan Budnik
10/01/2025

Writer Dan Budnik returns to discuss three classic Western TV episodes that blend the Old West with the supernatural. First up is Bonanza with "Twilight Town," their homage to The Twilight Zone. Then, it's on to Wagon Train and the haunting tale of "Little Girl Lost." Finally, we close out with a haunted house episode of The Wild Wild West, "The Night of the Man-Eating House."

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
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Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Dan Budnik's Books:
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Episode 32: Charles Bronson Double Feature: Red Sun & The White Buffalo w/ Chris Haskell
09/16/2025

Cult film enthusiast and podcaster Chris Haskell joins me to discuss two unconventional Charles Bronson westerns, 'Red Sun' and 'The White Buffalo'. 

Chris Haskell's Podcasts: 
They Live by Film: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-live-by-film/id1544438366 
Punk Vacation: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-vacation-an-unofficial-vinegar-syndrome-podcast/id1760290937
Mondo Macabro: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-side-the-official-mondo-macabro-podcast/id1762695719

They Live by Film Charles Bronson Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-170-charles-bronson/id1544438366?i=1000721996468

Chris Haskell Social Media: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalhistoryoffilm/
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/2aXX1


Episode 31: Massacre Time with Nathan Jones
09/02/2025

YouTuber Nathan Jones joins me to discuss director Lucio Fulci's first spaghetti western, Massacre Time. 

Film Journeys with Nathan Jones: https://www.youtube.com/@blu-rayswithnathanjones

Nathan Jones Social Media: 
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Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Film Journey: https://youtu.be/18Uskcioc5E?si=AMZXwp5i-yJHJSZg
 
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Episode 30: The Rider of Death Valley with Scott McCrea
08/26/2025

Author Scott McCrea joins me to discuss silent film star Tom Mix in one of his talkies, The Rider of Death Valley.  

Watch The Rider of Death Valley Here: https://ok.ru/video/2186417080995

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Website: https://talesoftommix.com

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Episode 29: Two Mules for Sister Sara and Rawhide with Zach Bryant
08/20/2025

Zach Bryant returns, and this time we're talking about one of Clint Eastwood's more comedic efforts, Two Mules for Sister Sara. We also talk about episode 3 of the first season of Rawhide, 'Incident with an Executioner'.  

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/

They Live by Film Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/they-live-by-film--6024211.

Watch The Rider of Death Valley Here: https://ok.ru/video/2186417080995

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Episode 28: The Connection Between Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Lancer w/ David Lambert
08/14/2025

Artist David Lambert returns to discuss the film and novelization of Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and its connection to the short-lived Western TV series Lancer. 

Lancer Pilot: https://youtu.be/PvdV7HEb1lE?si=GnXYHkNzWV0FUphQ
  
David Lambert Social Media and Podcast Appearances: 
Twitter: https://x.com/DavidLambertArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlambertart/
Bluesky: @davidlambertart.bsky.social

Pink Smoke Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-153-earp-adjacent-westerns/id1529803112?i=1000715388863

Men on Film: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/242-missouri-breaks-1976-special-guest-david-lambert/id1539755786?i=1000713160605


Episode 27: Allegheny Uprising with Will Dodson
08/05/2025

Film professor Dr. Will Dodson is back to discuss John Wayne and the first movie that tried to capitalize on his newfound stardom, Allegheny Uprising. 

Will Dodson Social Media 
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Lancer Pilot: https://youtu.be/PvdV7HEb1lE?si=GnXYHkNzWV0FUphQ

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Episode 26: Gunsmoke Episodes 13-15 w/ Dan Budnik
07/29/2025

TV historian and author Dan Budnik returns to delve into episodes 13-15 of the first season of Gunsmoke.

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Dan Budnik's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaniel%2BR%2BBudnik&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+R+Budnik&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

Tumbleweeds and...


Episode 25: The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr with Mark Archuleta
07/22/2025

Actor, screenwriter, and now author Mark Archuleta joins me to discuss his new book: The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr. It's a fascinating true story of a man whose life intersected with crime, cinema, and the Wild West. 

Follow Mark Archuleta:
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Purchase The Reel Thrilling Events of Bank Robber Henry Starr: 

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Barnes & Noble: https://www.ba...


Episode 24: Sam Peckinpah and The Rifleman with Henry Parke
07/15/2025

Screenwriter and Film Editor for True West Magazine, Henry Parke, joins me to discuss Sam Peckinpah and his work on The Rifleman.  

Follow Henry Parke:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063446150739
Blog: https://henryswesternroundup.blogspot.com/

Purchase The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them: https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Westerns-Ever-Made/dp/1493074393?_encoding=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=insptv-20&linkId=40670747d047d3241c54003bcabb179f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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Episode 23: Roy Rogers Double Feature with Elisabeth Grace Foley
07/08/2025

Author and Roy Rogers aficionado Elisabeth Grace Foley joins me to discuss two of Rogers' collaborations with director William Witney. Elisabeth gives an overview of the different "eras" of Roy Rogers' films, leading into our thoughts on Bells of San Angelo and The Gay Ranchero. 

You can follow Elisabeth on:
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Substack: https://secondsentence.substack.com/

Elisabeth Grace Foley's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005SE93M4?ingress=0&visitId=2ffc036b-cf90-49d2-ab20-fcc4ca4cfe87&ref_=sr_n...


Episode 22: Gunsmoke Episodes 10-12 w/ Dan Budnik
07/01/2025

TV historian and author Dan Budnik returns to delve into episodes 10-12 of the first season of Gunsmoke.

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Dan Budnik's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaniel%2BR%2BBudnik&s=relevancerank&text=Daniel+R+Budnik&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

Tumbleweeds and...


Episode 21: The Hateful Eight and Other Big-Screen Remakes of Western TV Episodes w/ David Lambert
06/24/2025

Artist David Lambert returns to discuss episodes of Western TV shows that inspired feature film remakes. We begin with 'Line Camp,' an episode of The Westerner, and its spectacular remake, 'Will Penny.' Then we talk about 'Teacher of Outlaws,' an episode of The Big Valley and its grittier remake, 'The Hunting Party.' Finally, we close with 'Fair Game,' the episode of The Rebel that Quentin Tarantino remade as 'The Hateful Eight.'
  
David Lambert Social Media: 
Twitter: https://x.com/DavidLambertArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidlambertart/
Bluesky: @davidlambertart.bsky.soc...


Episode 20: Paint Your Wagon/Rawhide Ep. 1 with Zach Bryant
06/17/2025

Clint Eastwood talks to the trees, but nobody wants to listen to Zach Bryant and me talk about the infamous comedy musical Paint Your Wagon. We also discuss Eastwood on the small screen in the first episode of Rawhide, 'Incident of the Tumbleweed.'  

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/
They Live by Film Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/they-live-by-film--6024211

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Episode 19: Randolph Scott Double Feature w/ Justin McDonald
06/10/2025

Randolph Scott superfan Justin McDonald joins me to review 'Riding Shotgun' and 'The Bounty Hunter,' Scott's final collaborations with director André De Toth. 

You can follow Justin McDonald on:

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Episode 18: Gunsmoke Episodes 7-9 w/ Dan Budnik
06/03/2025

TV historian and author Dan Budnik returns to review episodes 7-9 of the first season of Gunsmoke. 

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

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Episode 17: The Devil and Miss Sarah w/ Amanda Reyes
05/27/2025

In this episode, film historian Amanda Reyes and I talk about The Devil and Miss Sarah, an obscure made-for-tv Western with horror elements.

You can watch the movie here: https://archive.org/details/devil-and-miss-sarah-1975-gene-barry

Follow Amanda Reyes
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Episode 16: Stagecoach w/ Dr. Will Dodson
05/21/2025

Film professor Dr. Will Dodson returns to discuss the movie that made John Wayne a star, John Ford's Stagecoach. 

Dr. Will Dodson Social Media 
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Episode 15: The Furies w/ Ryan Luis Rodriguez
05/13/2025

Ryan Luis Rodriguez from the One Track Mind and Reels of Justice podcasts joins me to discuss Anthony Mann's The Furies. 

Follow One Track Mind: 
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Episode 14: Gunsmoke Episodes 4-6 w/ Dan Budnik
05/06/2025

TV historian and author Dan Budnik is back to discuss episodes 4-6 from the first season of Gunsmoke. 

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

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Episode 13: Hang 'em High w/ Zach Bryant
04/29/2025

Zach Bryant from They Live by Film returns to discuss Clint Eastwood's first Hollywood Western, Hang 'em High.  

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/
They Live by Film Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/they-live-by-film--6024211

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Episode 12: Johnny Guitar w/ Jim Laczkowski
04/22/2025

Film critic and podcaster Jim Laczkowski joins me for a discussion on Nicholas Ray's Johnny Guitar. 

Follow Jim Laczkowski: https://linktr.ee/jimlaczkowski

Jim's Written Review of Johnny Guitar: https://directorsclub.substack.com/p/johnnyguitar

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Episode 11: A Pistol for Ringo w/ Ryan Verrill
04/15/2025

Physical media expert Ryan Verrill joins me to discuss Duccio Tessari's spaghetti western, A Pistol for Ringo. 

Follow The Disc-Connected: https://linktr.ee/discconnected

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Episode 10: 7 Men From Now w/ Patrick Ripoll
04/08/2025

Podcaster Patrick Ripoll joins me to discuss one of Budd Boetticher's greatest Westerns, 7 Men From Now. 

Patrick Ripoll's Podcasts:
96 Greers: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DISCo7x4mahpPWyvCy3RZ?si=74ad69a45d66454d

Genre Grinder: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ns3YV8oCcZA8eLurWqXz5?si=XOpxGvL8QrOdSHlOcApVDQ

Director's Club: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ef54U1054rqdOQpZCMJlM?si=_JasJvAIRp-NwOkSbkdNHw

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Episode 9: Gunsmoke S1, Episodes 1-3 w/ Dan Budnik
04/01/2025

TV historian Dan Budnik returns to discuss the first three episodes of the classic Western TV series, Gunsmoke. We're going through the first season together, so moving forward, each month, you'll hear Dan and I talk about three episodes of this legendary show.

You can follow Dan Budnik on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009997691979
Bluesky: @dannyslacks1.bsky.social

Eventually Supertrain:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eventually-supertrain/id1136263578
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pLyzJUTFQqb2lMGi7VGVB?si=gkNrB0-GRs-UQbbeTKqLcQ

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Episode 8: Day of the Outlaw w/ Zach Bryant
03/25/2025

This week, Zach Bryant from They Live by Film joins me to discuss one of the best Westerns of the 1950s, André De Toth's Day of the Outlaw.  

Zach Bryant on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/dharmabombs/
They Live by Film Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/they-live-by-film--6024211

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Episode 7: John Wayne's B Pictures w/ Dr. Will Dodson
03/18/2025

Dr. Will Dodson returns to discuss John Wayne's B movies from the 1930s.  

Dr. Will Dodson's Social Media and Links to Other Projects:
https://linktr.ee/willdodson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share


Episode 6: Cut-Throats Nine w/ Jason Kleeberg
03/11/2025

Jason Kleeberg, host of the Force Five podcast, joins me this week to discuss the grim and gruesome Euro-Western, Cut-Throats Nine. 

Force Five 
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Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/forcefive/
Website: https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/

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Episode 5: Pursued w/ Daniel Epler
03/04/2025

Daniel Epler, host of The Cobwebs Channel on YouTube, joins me to discuss Raoul Walsh's Pursued. It's a stylish Western noir and a favorite of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. 

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Episode 4: The Ox-Bow Incident w/ Lindsay Hallam
02/25/2025

Film professor and author Lindsay Hallam joins me this week to discuss one of the best films from the 1940s, The Ox-Bow Incident. It's still a potent Western drama, featuring a great performance by one of Hollywood's iconic stars, Henry Fonda. 

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Episode 3: The Big Trail w/ Dr. Will Dodson
02/18/2025

Film professor Dr. Will Dodson joins me this week to discuss The Big Trail, an early Western epic that is visually stunning and criminally underappreciated. Directed by Raoul Walsh and starring John Wayne in his first leading role, it's an exciting cinematic experience bolstered by its 70mm widescreen cinematography. 

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Episode 2: History of Western TV Shows w/ Dan Budnik
02/11/2025

TV historian Dan Budnik joins me in discussing the history of Western TV shows! From their humble beginnings through an era when Westerns dominated the small screen to their downfall, it's a fascinating topic, and I think fans of these classic shows will enjoy it. 

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Episode 1: Frontier Marshal with David Lambert
02/04/2025

In the first episode, we talk about Frontier Marshal, a movie that exists in the shadow of its much better-known remake, My Darling Clementine. This week's guest is Western historian David Lambert. David brings his knowledge of Westerns and the true history of the Old West to talk about Wyatt Earp, Earp's time in early Hollywood, and the books and films about him. He also talks about Earp's time in early Hollywood, leading to our main discussion on the Randolph Scott starring Western from 1939. 

David Lambert's Twitter Thread on Wyatt Earp: https://x.com/DavidLambertArt/status/1440606380860186629?s=19&mx=2


An Introduction
01/17/2025

A brief overview of what listeners can expect from the podcast.