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Unauthorized Cinnamon is a podcast that guides you episode-by-episode through David Milch's stunning masterpiece, the HBO original series Deadwood. Each week, hosts Daniel Herman and Harry J. Perales will dive deep into one episode, exploring the characters, themes, cinematography, and performances…

Unauthorized Cinnamon: A Deadwood Podcast


    • Aug 29, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28 EPISODES


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    Episode 25 - "Tell Your God to Ready for Blood"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018


    For the premiere of season 3, Harry and Daniel are joined by a special guest, comedian Matt Donovan. Besides examining what's new in Deadwood and what is on the horizon, they also discuss the Cornish language, the Star Wars prequels, and whether or not Cy is the worst person on the show.

    Episode 24 - "Boy the Earth Talks To"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018


    It's the finale of season 2, and what a finale it is. He who was often named finally arrives in camp as George Hearst makes his entrance. Plus a deal is struck with Yankton, Wu makes a big decision about his future, and there's a lot of axing in the back. And there's a wedding!

    Episode 23 - "The Whores Can Come"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018


    This week, the camp says goodbye to William. While Martha and Seth get used to the absence of William, Alma gets used to the idea of life with Ellsworth, Andy gets used to his new job, Cy gets used to playing second fiddle to Al, and Jane gets used to new boots.

    Episode 22 - "Advances, None Miraculous"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018


    In episode 10 of season 2, the camp is dealing with a trauma to a part of its body. William is gravely injured and not likely to recover, and nearly everyone in camp is affected by it. Business must go on, however, as Al enlists Sol and others to help him pull one over on Commissioner Jarry.

    Special Episode - We're Back, We're Sorry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018


    The podcast has finally returned after a long time off. In this special episode, Daniel and Harry discuss what kept them away, and what's been happening in the meantime. That means some discussion of the most exciting news of the year, the possibility of two Deadwood movies.

    Episode 21 - "Amalgamation and Capital"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017


    In the first of an unofficial two-parter, the residents of Deadwood find themselves forced to deal with the necessities of life when they'd really rather not. Al has to deal with Miss Isringhausen, Charlie has to deal with Wolcott, and Mose has to deal with himself.

    Episode 20 - "Childish Things"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017


    This week, Al has is on a mission to get tounges a-wagging about Montana. Meanwhile, Deadwood ripples with excitement as a bicycle arrives for Tom Nuttall. On the same stagecoach is Mr. Blazanov, telegraph operator, but the really important thing is the bicycle.

    Special Episode - Remembering Powers Boothe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017


    This week, we take a break from episode coverage to pay tribute to the late great Powers Boothe. We cover some of his standout performances, from GUYANA TRAGEDY to SIN CITY, and also discuss his craft, his impact, and his legacy.

    Episode 19 - "E.B. Was Left Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017


    After an explosive and disturbing episode the week before, Deadwood turns in a quietly masterful character study. It starts out with one of the most famous speeches in the show's history, Al meets Alma, and of course, E.B. gets left out.

    Episode 18 - "Something Very Expensive"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017


    The sixth episode of season 2 is one of the most memorable in the show's run, as Wolcott's sickness shows its true face. Miss Isringhausen also shows her true face, much to Adams' chagrin, but she makes it up to him. Also, Steve finds a novel answer to the indignities visited upon him, and Merrick is cockblocked by doodoo.

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    Episode 17 - "Complications"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017


    Episode 5 of season 2 finds Alma in a very difficult circumstance right from the start. She is soon joined by Jarry, finding himself in his own scary situation. Later, the newly introduced Sam Fields narrowly escapes from between a rock and a hard place. This episode is just full of...complications. Sorry.

    Episode 16 - "Requiem for a Gleet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017


    In this week's episode, Daniel and Harry must reckon with one of the most physically affecting scenes in TV history, which brings up painful memories from their own lives. Also, we see Petty Alma and Sex Baby Jarry assume their final forms.

    Episode 15 - "New Money"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017


    The mysterious Mr. W has arrived in Deadwood, and his presence signals a new era for the camp. Al, meanwhile, is incapacitated, throwing the Gem crew into disarray. All this, plus stay around till the very end for a candid moment with your hosts.

    Episode 14 - "A Lie Agreed Upon Pt. 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017


    It's the second part of season 2's premiere, and it just might be the fartiest episode of the series! Seth needs to get his gun and badge back, Al wants to get his ability to piss back, Joanie wants her life back, Alma wants her man back, and Sol is glad to have Trixie back.

    Episode 13 - "A Lie Agreed Upon Pt. 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017


    Season 2 kicks off with a two-part episode, and we're tackling it with a special guest and a jumbo-sized episode! University of Houston professor Aaron Reynolds joins us to see what has changed in Deadwood since last season, and identify the many lies Deadwood's citizens must agree upon to make their society function.

    Episode 12 - "Sold Under Sin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017


    It's the finale of season 1, and what a finale it is. The cavalry has come to town, and as if on queue, blood begins to be shed. There are other notable happenings like the Reverend's suffering finally ending and Seth and Alma's sexual tension finally boiling over, but honestly the most startling revelation might be that Al is perhaps a long-lost Blues Brother. Listen in!

    Episode 11 - "Jewel's Boot Is Made for Walking"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017


    The guys are joined by Gabriel Dieter of fellow Mocking Bird Network podcast Revenge of the World for the penultimate episode of season 1! Alma's dad has shown up, and no one - not even E.B.! - seems to trust his intentions. Also, Leon gets a new job, Jewel gets a new boot, and Al gets several bags of shit plopped on his desk.

    Episode 10 - "Mr. Wu"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017


    In episode 10 of season 1, we're introduced to several favorite characters, including Silas Adams, Richardson, and the titular Mr. Wu. Al has to deal with two murderous dope fiends, Seth gets started at his new job, and Reverend Smith makes everybody cry.

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    Episode 09 - "No Other Sons or Daughters"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017


    In episode 9 of the first season, everyone is dealing with change. Al must face down annexation, Charlie has to civilize himself, and Joanie needs to find it within her to break away from Cy.

    Episode 08 - "Suffer the Little Children"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017


    The boys are joined by their very first guest, Houston actor and artist Cris Skelton. They discuss one of the most deeply disturbing scenes in the show's history, perhaps in television history. Also, Alma decides not to go back to New York, while Joanie and Trixie both make big decisions regarding their own futures.

    Episode 07 - "Bullock Returns to the Camp"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017


    In episode 7 of season 1, Seth returns to Deadwood a changed man. Charlie returns with him after turning Jack McCall over to the authorities, and must recon with the loss of Wild Bill. Meanwhile, 2 kids show up in camp looking for their father, who might not be what they seem.

    Episode 06 - "Plague"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017


    Episode 6 of the first season sees the camp coming together to deal with their first existential threat. Will they feel enough of a sense of civic duty to save the camp from the plague? Wade through this quagmire of piss and bullshit with us!

    Episode 05 - "The Trial of Jack McCall"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017


    In the 5th episode of season 1, the camp must decide whether delivering justice is worth the risk inherent in their settlement's tenuous legal status. Meanwhile, Seth comes to terms with his place in the body of the camp, Jane finds a purpose, and Alma tries to kick a habit.

    Episode 04 - "Here Was A Man"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017


    A look at episode 4 of DEADWOOD's first season. This is the episode where everything changes.

    Episode 03 - "Reconnoitering The Rim"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016


    This week, we see the beginning of a new, kinder, less murdery Al Swearengen; Brom goes on a quest to recover his swindled gold; and the Bella Union sets up shop in Deadwood.

    Episode 02 - "Deep Water"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2016


    This week we look at the first season's second episode, "Deep Water". We go over perplexing racial stereotypes, Brom Garrett's cluelessness, Wild Bill's weariness, and mumbled poetry.

    Episode 01 - "Deadwood"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016


    Daniel and Harry take you through the pilot of DEADWOOD, exploring a range of topics including director Walter Hill, casting, and the role of Native Americans in the show. Theme song generously provided by Space Is Dirty. Check out their new album at https://spaceisdirty.bandcamp.com/

    Episode 00 - Welcome to Unauthorized Cinnamon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016


    It's the introductory episode! Daniel and Harry discuss how they came to DEADWOOD, and set the stage for David Milch's revisionist western masterpiece.Theme song generously provided by Space Is Dirty. Check out their new album at https://spaceisdirty.bandcamp.com/

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