Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

Someone's Favorite Productions
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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 enjoy Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys. 

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 56: Two Flags West with Justin McDonald

    Physical media enthusiast Justin McDonald returns to discuss Robert Wise's cavalry Western, Two Flags West.  Follow Justin McDonald on Social Media: Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jmcdonald5150/ X: https://x.com/McFlick5150 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcflick5150/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.mcdonald.386681 Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 15m

  2. Jun 16

    Episode 55: Western TV Roundup!

    This week's episode is a Western TV Roundup! First up, Mitchell Hadley returns to talk about "The Outlaw", episode 2 from the first season of Have Gun - Will Travel. Elisabeth Grace Foley returns to cover "The Stallion", episode 3 from the third season of The Virginian. For the third and final episode for this roundup, Scott McCrea returns to talk about "Bear Bait", the 6th episode from the first season of Bat Masterson. Where to Follow Mitchell Hadley:  Website: https://www.itsabouttv.com X: https://x.com/MitchellDHadley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsabouttv You can follow Elisabeth on: X: https://x.com/elisabethgfoley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethgfoley/ 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_ntt_srch_lnk_1 Scott McCrea on Social Media X: https://x.com/ScottMcCreaWest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmccreawest/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMcCreaWriter Scott McCrea's Author Pages: Website: https://talesoftommix.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-McCrea/author/B0BGJMSTBH?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1756217624&sr=8-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 37m

  3. Jun 9

    Episode 54: Lawman (1971) with Matthew Chernov

    Writer/podcaster Matthew Chernov joins guest host Rex Hooper to discuss Michael Winner's 1971 Western, Lawman.  Follow Matthew Chernov: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewchernov/ X: https://x.com/MatthewChernov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.chernov Follow How the West Was 'Cast:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernpodcast/ X: https://x.com/WesternPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternPodcast Follow Rex Hooper:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowboyrexhooper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003816783068 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RexHooper1 Listen to Rex Hooper's Music:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MY3U4mdoC9cgDEJ24DQiO?si=7wmaRokNTqiEl-jjIW5HWw Bandcamp: https://rexhooper.bandcamp.com/ Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 27m

  4. May 26

    Episode 53: Once Upon a Time in the West with Kevin Lyons

    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:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eofftv/ X: https://x.com/EOFFTV Visit his website:  https://eofftv.com/ Listen to Hammer Time:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1i8Q26xhvhxULyVcRHn3SL?si=9c0ba34be44b49f2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hammer-time-a-hammer-horror-podcast/id1841650497 Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 47m

  5. May 12

    Episode 52: Gunsmoke Episodes 22-24 w/ Dan Budnik

    Dan Budnik returns to discuss episodes 22-24 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 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 TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 39m

  6. May 5

    Episode 51: Sonny and Jed with Eric Zaldivar

    Spaghetti Western expert Eric Zaldivar joins me to discuss Sergio Corbucci's Sonny and Jed.  Eric Zaldivar's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ericzaldivar2205 Link to Cauldron Films Shanghai Joe Blu-ray release featuring Eric's visual essay we mention in the episode: https://www.cauldron-films.com/products/shanghai-joe-standard-edition-blu-ray?_pos=1&_sid=fed9492e9&_ss=r Links to Eric on Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.zaldivar.3 Twitter: https://x.com/EricZaldivar1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_zaldivar/ Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 14m

  7. Apr 28

    Episode 50: The Bravados w/ Rex Hooper

    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: https://www.instagram.com/cowboyrexhooper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003816783068 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RexHooper1 Listen to Rex Hooper's Music:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MY3U4mdoC9cgDEJ24DQiO?si=7wmaRokNTqiEl-jjIW5HWw Bandcamp: https://rexhooper.bandcamp.com/ Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 9m

  8. Apr 14

    Episode 49: Yellow Sky with Rex Hooper

    Musician Rex Hooper is back, and this time we're covering William A. Wellman's Yellow Sky.  Follow Rex Hooper:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cowboyrexhooper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003816783068 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RexHooper1 Listen to Rex Hooper's Music:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MY3U4mdoC9cgDEJ24DQiO?si=7wmaRokNTqiEl-jjIW5HWw Bandcamp: https://rexhooper.bandcamp.com/ Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tumbleweedsandtvcowboys Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/TumbleweedsTV/ X: https://x.com/TumbleweedTVpod Email: tumbleweedsandtvcowboys@gmail.com Someone's Favorite Productions: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

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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 enjoy Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys. 

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  • Creator
    Someone's Favorite Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Someone's Favorite Productions
  • Show Website
    Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys

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