Podcasts about westerns

On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew salutes the legendary career of Robert Mitchum, one of classic Hollywood's most effortlessly cool and enduring stars — a true Hollywood man's man. From his unforgettable turns in film noir classics like Out of the Past and The Night of the Hunter to his rugged performances […] The post Robert Mitchum: Hollywood's Ultimate Man's Man | Film Noir, Westerns & Iconic Roles | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew salutes the legendary career of Robert Mitchum, one of classic Hollywood's most effortlessly cool and enduring stars — a true Hollywood man's man. From his unforgettable turns in film noir classics like Out of the Past and The Night of the Hunter to his rugged performances in Westerns, war films, and gritty dramas, Robert Mitchum carved out a career defined by toughness, charm, and a laid-back rebel attitude that Hollywood couldn't resist. We explore how Mitchum's screen persona, off-screen reputation, and unmistakable presence helped redefine masculinity in classic cinema. Join us as we revisit his most iconic roles, discuss his lasting influence on generations of actors, and celebrate why Robert Mitchum remains one of the most fascinating and timeless figures in Hollywood history. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com, and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #RobertMitchum #ClassicHollywood #FilmNoir #HollywoodLegends #ClassicFilms #MovieHistory #FilmPodcast #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #MensMan #TalesFromHollywoodland

The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…

We're starting the New Year with our good friend the talented and stunningly transparent Hillary Kane! I met Hillary through Billy Merritt (player with the original Upright Citizens Brigade) who created the BIT Comedy Network, https://bitcomedynetwork.com. Billy praised her leadership role at BIT, "Hillary is amazing, she's the COO, chief organizing officer. We would not have BIT without her." Hillary produces and edits these wonderful shows and does a fabulous job! She is currently living in San Antonio and we chatted about our favorite Westerns, and our love of the Alamo! She grew up in California and studied theatre and psychology but ended up as an attorney. She began classes at UCB and discovered that she could play improv 7 days a week! She studied with the legendary Ian Roberts who taught the flash memory skill which she still uses today. She is also the host of the podcast, "Shut Up, Gail" and has a really unique way of interviewing her guests. Hillary is a dynamic and generous spirit and I think you'll love her as much as I do!

Expecting opportunity to knock soon, Gildersleeve's welcomes a visit from judge Hooker. Although they exchange New Year's greetings, Gildersleeve's is not feeling respected. The judge recognizes Gildersleeve jealousy over bronco's…

Lum has been cold towards Professor Sloane, but since the new observatory is to be named for him, Lum's attitude has changed. In the store, Abner helps Lum pack for…

On a cold winter night, Matt and Chester ride the range, and encounter an old gent who has been stranded, and threatens Matt. Until he discovers who the lawman is.…

Listen as Ethelbert talks with Ann and Casey about the celebrations of the night before, and their New Years bash. The latest story that our heroes are in pursuit of,…

EPISODE 655 - David Boop - Speculative fiction author of sci-fi noir, historical, dark fantasy & the Weird WesternsDavid Boop is a Denver-based speculative fiction author & editor. He's also an award-winning essayist, and screenwriter. Before turning to fiction, David worked as a DJ, film critic, journalist, and actor.David's novels run the gambit, such as the sci-fi/noir She Murdered Me with Science; The Soul Changers, a historical, dark fantasy tie-in to Rippers Resurrected; and the Weird Western mosaic novel, The Drowned Horse Chronicle. He co-authored, with NYT Bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, a near-future graphic novel series called Travailiant Rising.David edited the bestselling and award-nominated Weird Western anthology series, Straight Outta Tombstone, Straight Outta Deadwood and Straight Outta Dodge City. He's currently working on a trio of Space Western anthologies starting with Gunfight on Europa Station. He's editor on the forthcoming Jack L. Chalker Well World tribute anthology.David is prolific in short fiction with many short stories including media tie-ins for Predator (nominated for the 2018 Scribe Award), Deadlands, Kolchak the Night Stalker, The Green Hornet, and Veronica Mars.He's a summa cum laude Graduate from UC-Denver in the Creative Writing program. He temps, collects Funko Pops, and is a believer. His hobbies include film noir, anime, the Blues and the Old West.https://wolfpackpublishing.com/pages/about-david-boophttps://www.longshot-productions.net/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Weird Westerns - Complete  Audiobook - The West wasn't just wild. It was weird. Journey into a twisted frontier where Jonah Hex meets H.P. Lovecraft, a land of grizzled gunslingers and cosmic dread. In these tales of weird western horror, the silence of the prairie is not empty, and the greatest threat isn't a bullet in the back, but a truth that can unmake a man's mind. From rocks that bleed impossible colors to telegraphs that receive messages from the void, prepare to discover the stories the official histories were too terrified to write. This is STEVE STOCKTON'S WHEN THE WEST WAS WEIRD.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The time is coming for the sponsor's new year' eve party. Is Phil invited, or not? Frankie isn't concerned to not be invited; he's been to plenty of good parties…

Love letter woes have corrected themselves, but Lum is still cooking up ideas on making the widow Abernathy fall in love with Prof Sloane. With Grandpap's help, Abner writes a…

The insurance investigation for Johnny involves not the criminal with the goods, but the victim. It's off to prison to interview the death row inmate to try to locate the…

The show opens with the crowds entering the Town Hall, and the Ipanna Singers singing, I Feel a Song Coming On. Fred reads from the Town Hall Bulletin, making note…

Legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks joins the show to discuss his son Nicholas Brooks's new film "Sam," but the conversation quickly becomes a masterclass in comedy history and social commentary. Brooks shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic career, revealing that Warner Brothers executives initially considered "Blazing Saddles" too controversial to release, with one executive claiming it would "soil the name of Warner Brothers." The film opened in just three theaters in February but became such a phenomenon that by the July 4th weekend, it was playing in 850 theaters and became a "riotous hit." Brooks explains his creative process of parodying genres he loves, from Westerns to science fiction, and shares a delightful story about sending the "Spaceballs" script to George Lucas, who laughed so hard he spit coffee all over it but requested only one prohibition: no action figures be sold.Beyond the entertaining anecdotes, Brooks delivers a powerful message about comedy's role in social change. He identifies "Blazing Saddles" as his greatest accomplishment because it broke down racial barriers and challenged audiences to confront uncomfortable truths. His philosophy is simple but profound: "If you can make them laugh, you can make them think." Brooks argues that comedy succeeds where serious preaching fails because laughter opens minds and hearts in ways that soapbox ranting cannot. He also discusses his talented children, including son Max Brooks who wrote "World War Z" and "The Zombie Survival Guide," and announces his upcoming musical adaptation of "Young Frankenstein" set to open in London. This conversation captures the wisdom, humor, and social consciousness of one of entertainment's most influential voices, demonstrating why Brooks's work remains relevant decades after its creation.

Today we have the pleasure of sharing an episode from one of our favorite podcasts, the Lit Ladies Podcast. Here is more about their show: We are three writers and moms exploring how to live out our faith in our literary lives. We span the country—from the coasts to the Midwest—and with different stages of life, careers, and favorite genres, we are sure to cover the literary landscape. In every episode, we'll discuss books we love, reading life, and writing craft, using the Bible as our guide for beauty, goodness, and truth. New episodes drop every other Friday! Historical Fiction, War Stories, and What We Sip While We Read This Lit Ladies Podcast crossover with the Historical Bookworm team covers why historical fiction matters, how war settings shape stories, and what everyone is reading right now. Key takeaways Historical fiction makes history personal, which helps you see how everyday people lived. Accuracy matters most when it grounds the characters and the social pressures of the era. War settings work best when the focus stays on human cost, resilience, and the ripple effects on families. Reading older books can mean meeting older blind spots, which calls for discernment instead of reflexive dismissal. Lesser-known conflicts can add fresh perspective, especially when anchored in solid research. Welcome to the crossover Karissa: Hello and welcome to the Lit Ladies Podcast. Today we’re doing a special crossover episode with our friends KyLee Woodley and Darcy Fornier and their historical fiction podcast. We’re so excited to have you here today. Darcy: So excited to be here. We have so much fun hanging out with you guys. KyLee: Thanks for the invite. Glad to be here. Karissa: KyLee Woodley is a podcaster and author of the Outlaw Hearts series, adventure romances set in the American Wild West. Darcy Fornier is a podcaster and author of The Crown and the Axe, and they are both the hosts of the Historical Bookworm podcast, which is in its fifth season. It’s for lovers of inspirational historical fiction, and the show features author interviews, bookish and historical segments, and a wide variety of guests, from Christy Award-winners to high-quality indie authors. Favorite reading beverages Karissa: Before we jump in today, I want to know what is everyone’s favorite reading beverage of choice? Christie: I usually drink water, or else I don’t really drink anything because I’m too busy speed reading. But today for the podcast, since we’re doing it in the morning, I get to drink coffee. Darcy: Usually coffee. If I said anything else, my sisters would say I was lying. But I also enjoy hot chocolate or tea. Anything hot. I’m not going to be drinking lemonade even in the summer. KyLee: The nice thing about being in the South is that the AC is always blasting. So it’s hot cocoa, coffee, soup, any time of the day. My current favorite beverage to go with my reading, which I seldom read, but audiobooks, big on audiobooks these days, is the Iced Pecan Crunch Oat Milk Latte. I don’t usually go to Starbucks. I find their coffee very bitter, but this is a blonde espresso. I get it without the foam. It’s too sweet and it takes up too much in my cup. Karissa: I like to drink herbal tea. That’s my main comfort drink. Why historical fiction Karissa: What draws you to historical fiction? KyLee: For me, I like the nostalgia. I grew up very sheltered. We didn’t have a TV until I was 12. My mom would just drop us off at the library, then go shopping, then pick us up whenever. We always had audiobooks or books on tape. When we did get a TV, it was black and white. We watched a lot of black and white shows. For me, I remember those good times with old classic films and literature. There’s also this idea of, “What was.” Historical and fantasy are best friends because there’s that sense of wonder. But historical is like, this really did happen. This was really true. I like to dig into history and see who someone was, and go back to where they were if that’s possible. I love to research the way people lived and thought, the things they invented, and how resourceful they were. Darcy: Mine is similar. It’s about the people that came before, and how their stories influenced our lives today. You can go to historical sites and almost touch the lives that they had there. We tend to study history as the big overview. This person was king, these wars happened, all this stuff. Historical fiction lets you dive into what it was like for the day-to-day person. Even if you’re writing about a king, you’re asking what motivated him and what it felt like. People are people as long as they’ve lived. Karissa: That’s my favorite part too. How did people actually live, what challenges did they face, and what did they wear? KyLee: I also like when an author challenges what we accept as historical norms. Bring out something different that we wouldn’t expect. Like a female rancher who ran a ranch with hundreds of cowboys. I heard on a podcast that there was an African-American college in Waco in the 1860s. I had never heard of that. I want to learn the things that go against what people believe as a whole. I want to see the people who were counterculture in their time. Christie: Whoever wins writes the history book. There’s so much that was lived and done that you don’t know about because it was shut down, or the history books made it seem nice and clean. Favorite eras and the appeal of time travel Karissa: Christie, do you have a favorite era to read or write about? Christie: I haven’t read much historical in a while. I used to read a lot of Jen Turano because her voice is funny, witty, and sharp. For an era, late 1800s to 1940s. If there’s too much work to live, it pulls me out. I’m modern. I don’t want to learn about churning butter. Darcy: A few modern conveniences is okay. Christie: I would do a castle, like medieval, every now and then. KyLee: That’s what’s fun about time travel or slip time. You get the comparison. Especially time travel, when someone modern comes into the past and you see how they react to everything. Karissa: I just discovered Gabrielle Meyer. It’s sort of time travel. KyLee: In those books, the women exist in two timelines until a certain age. Then they have to choose which timeline they’ll live in. What’s fun is that she explores different eras. You get contrast between two past timelines, like the Civil War and the 1920s. Christie: I’d choose the ’20s, not the war. Karissa: I love the Victorian era and the Regency era. I also love reading classics written in the period. You get the perspective of someone who lived in that era and took so much for granted. Darcy: If you read Jane Austen, she doesn’t explain everything because her readers would understand it. Then you read a Regency novel by a modern author, and they explain everything. It’s cool to do both. Karissa: Darcy and KyLee, do you have favorite time periods? Darcy: Medieval is my favorite to read in and write in. Then the Regency era, then the American West. I probably read mostly Westerns. Some people say cowboys are the truest heirs to medieval knights. There are similarities in how unlawful it could feel. There was law in both places, but it only extended so far. Christie: I watch black and white westerns with my mom. The body count is wild. They’re just shooting people in the street and it’s cool. I would never want to live back then. KyLee: I overanalyze it too. It’s set in the 1800s, but it was made in the ’40s or ’50s. So I’m thinking about their worldview and ideologies, and how that shaped what they presented. Christie: They’re pretty racist. Sometimes I’m like, how is this still on TV? Darcy: Everything we write is a product of our time. It’s just more glaring the further back you go. KyLee: I started Gone with the Wind. It’s too long for my taste. Some language made me pause. Karissa: We never see the sins of our own era. Our descendants will look back and see the sins of today. Darcy: Grace Livingstone Hill wrote in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You see elements of racism and classism, and ideas like bloodline influencing character. Looking through modern eyes, it’s horrible. She’s still one of my favorites because her stories are sweet and encouraging in faith, but you see how even a good person is a product of their time. KyLee: That’s why it’s important to be kind. I’m not going to stop reading her because I can see flaws. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Karissa: That comes up in English teaching too. How do you teach classics responsibly without canceling them completely? War settings in historical fiction Karissa: I wanted to talk about books set during wars. We see a lot set with the backdrop of World War II. Do you have a favorite war setting to read about, and any favorite books? KyLee: I’ve always been drawn to the Civil War. When I was growing up, there were quite a few Civil War movies and books in the Christian genre. The brother against brother aspect pulls me in. As an adult, I look at the events that led up to it and grimace, hoping history doesn’t repeat itself. More recently, the Franco-Prussian War, partly because some of my ancestors' sisters came over during that time. It only lasted about a year. France declared it, and France lost. Their people suffered. Germany demanded huge remunerations in gold. By today’s standards, I did the math before we started, it was about 84 to 95 billion dollars. (FACT CHECK – In today’s purchasing power, estimates for that 5 billion francs generally range between $80 billion and $100 billion USD.) France had promised not to tax people during the war, but afterward they charged back taxes. There was a civil uprising in Paris, and a week-long massacre called the Bloody Week. That history comes into book one of the Outlaw Heart series. It’s lesser known French history. My people were German, and my characters are French, but I was fascinated by it. You don’t hear about that war as much. Darcy: That’s obscure for Americans because it didn’t affect us directly, so it doesn’t make it into our history books. But it made a huge difference in Europe. KyLee: My dad’s side always wrote Prussia on census records, not Germany. That led me to dig into where Prussia was and how that history unfolded. Writing trauma and war without being gratuitous Karissa: What challenges did you find writing about something so difficult in a way that worked for your story? KyLee: The main character in book one, Lorraine, lived through the Bloody Week. She’s in America now. I looked at where she is as an immigrant and how she tries to settle when there is nothing left for her in France. People were rounded up, imprisoned, and shipped off to New Caledonia, a penal colony near Australia, I believe. No trial. Later, there were pardons, but many people were still imprisoned because they were never tried, and their names were never even taken down. Lorraine is haunted by the past and has post-traumatic stress disorder. She refuses to speak English even though she understands it. She holds tightly to French roots, clothing, and food, and stays close to other French people. Jesse challenges her to put down roots in a country where she feels like an alien. That Bible phrase kept coming up to me, be kind to the immigrant, the alien, the foreigner. Remember when you were in Egypt and you were a stranger in a strange land. For research, I relied on as many documents as I could find, plus academic papers written about the Bloody Week and why it happened. I want to respect history and the people who lived it. Karissa: I love how you included the war because we feel the weight she carries without putting everything on the page in an overly graphic way. Christie: The Bandit’s Redemption is the first in the series. It has such a pretty cover too. Darcy: It’s such a good one. Darcy's pick: World War II Karissa: Darcy, do you have a favorite war setting? Darcy: Probably World War II, because it’s so vast. You have the European theater and the Pacific theater, plus the home front in America and Britain. Every time I pick up a World War II book, it’s like, “I did not know that.” The Civil War is hard for me. I grew up in Georgia, and in some places it feels like it happened this century. It was my country. World War II lets me detach a bit more. I did read one Civil War book by Rosanna M. White that was fabulous, Dreams of Savannah. It handled the loyalty conflict very gracefully. Karissa: What makes a good war book? Christie: Accuracy doesn’t matter much to me because I’m not going to catch mistakes. I want characters and their journeys, battles and close calls, romance, and a happy ending. Darcy: I appreciate historical facts because I want to be grounded in the setting. But if I’m reading fiction, I’m there for story and characters. I want to see what the war is doing to them, to their society, to their family, and how it changes their lives. KyLee: I want it at the character level too. I also like seeing people on both sides. I want everyday heroes, and small choices that mattered. I also love surprising historical technology I didn’t know about. Karissa: Accuracy matters to me, but not at the expense of story. I just want what happens to feel believable for the era. In Regency romances, for example, two people being alone in a room can be a big deal. A kiss behind a barn could ruin lives. Darcy: Historical characters in books sometimes have a modern disregard for societal pressure, which is inaccurate. We all feel societal pressure today too. It’s just different pressures. When classics meet modern retellings Christie: Karissa, you like reading the Brontës because they wrote in that time. Do they have stolen kisses, or is it different because they were writing then? Karissa: If it’s Emily and Wuthering Heights, it’s more dramatic and Gothic. With Jane Eyre, I think it’s more bound by the era. Darcy: If someone did a modern retelling, I think they’d put stolen kisses in. KyLee: It depends on the character and how they were raised. There were orphanages and homes for widows who were pregnant, and women who had gotten pregnant outside marriage. There are records showing pregnancies starting before marriage dates in some places in the 1700s. On the whole, the societal expectation mattered. So you need to look at your character. If she’s proper and ladylike, she probably won’t have modern levels of physical intimacy. Karissa has proofread my stuff and told me, this would never happen. She was right. It pushes you to be creative. Make the little things special too. Karissa: What might seem small to us might be very steamy to someone in the Regency era. Like touching a hand without a glove. Darcy: He’ll be proposing within the week. War book recommendations and lesser-known conflicts Christie: I read The Ice Swan by J'nell Ciesielski. That was during the Russian Revolution in 1917. I remember really liking that one. Darcy: Rosemary Sutcliff does this well in her books about Britain after Rome officially withdrew. It spans generations. The first is The Eagle of the Ninth. It’s technically YA and she wrote in the 1950s or ’60s. Sword at Sunset is an adult book with some adult content. She personalizes the conflict and shows conflicting loyalties, and friendships across cultures. It’s history, not fantasy. Karissa: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys. Not to be confused with anything else. It’s YA historical set during World War II, but it focuses on Stalin’s reign and deportations to Siberia. It takes place in Lithuania and the Baltic states, where there were multiple occupations. It’s about a girl whose family is sent to a prison camp. I studied abroad in Lithuania, so that history sticks with me. Ruta Sepetys researches a lot and her books are well done. Kelly mentioned The Women by Kristin Hannah, set during the Vietnam War. Darcy: I had someone tell me she read The Women three times because it was so good. It's on my list. My sister highly recommends Kristin Hannah. She read The Nightingale and said it was worth the pain. Christie: I need happy ones. I can only do one super tearjerker a year. What everyone is currently reading KyLee: I borrowed The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy. I’ve read The Dressmaker’s Gift and The Beekeeper’s Promise by her. They're World War II, like French resistance. Melanie Dobson does this well too, like The Curator’s Daughter, a time slip about a woman married to a Nazi soldier. I like books that feel sobering, like they changed my life. I also borrowed Angel from the East by Barbara A. Curtis. I borrowed The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson, a World War II story about a lady who helps rescue Jewish children. Darcy: I just finished The Bounty Hunter’s Surrender by KyLee Woodley. I had never read it cover to cover. I helped brainstorm, and apparently the villain is my fault. I enjoyed it so much. I’m also reading a contemporary by Becky Wade, Turn to Me, in her Misty River romance series set in Northeast Georgia. I know exactly what she’s describing. Christie: I’m reading The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. Karissa: I'm listening to the audiobook of Long Bright River by Liz Moore. It’s about a police officer in Philadelphia. Her sister struggles with addiction, then goes missing. There are flashbacks and a modern timeline, plus mysterious murders. I can't stop listening. Where to find Historical Bookworm and Lit Ladies KyLee: You can connect with us at HistoricalBookworm.com. You can find me at KyLeeWoodley.com and Darcy at DarcyFornier.com Darcy: I’m most active on Instagram, DarcyFornierWriter Karissa: Thank you for joining us today on our literary journey. If you love the podcast, share it with a friend and rate and review. And don’t forget to follow us on social media at Lit Ladies Pod. Our quote today is from Barbara Tuchman: “Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled. Thought and speculation are at a standstill.”

Out to get rid of the new school teacher, Prof Sloane, Lum thinks the schoolmaster would flee if the widow Abernathy was after him with romantic intentions. Today he and…

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At this time in his career, Eddie was little more than a DJ, and played some of his favorite recordings on the air. Today, at the request of a letter,…

Westerns on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart,  originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 72 years ago, Cora Plummer Quincy.   Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast December 27, 1959, 66 years ago, Marriage About Face.  Hey Boy is about to be married to a girl in China...his fiancee since age nine! Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast December 27, 1952, 73 years ago, The Cabin.  Entering a cabin during a blizzard, Matt is imprisoned by "Hack" and "Alvie," two mad-dog killers who plan to murder him in cold blood! Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, originally broadcast December 27, 1947, 78 years ago, The Shepherd Dog.  A dishonest nephew is cut out of his rich uncle's will. Father McLain and an old dog are involved in the plot to steal the new will. Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 27, 1955, 70 years ago, Left-Over Turkey.  Fibber and Doc Gamble cook up a new recipe for the left-over turkey. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Encountering a boy on the range, who seems to be a run away at first, Hopalong Cassidy takes him home. Hoppy and his sidekick, California, learn about the poor homesteading…

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/Christian Basics Foundation in Faith: Available on AmazonFacebook:Hopalong Cassidy – “Death Crosses the River” (1951) | Classic Old Time Radio WesternsSaddle up for a thrilling adventure from the golden age of radio with Hopalong Cassidy in “Death Crosses the River,” a classic Old Time Radio western originally broadcast on April 14, 1951.When Hoppy and California unexpectedly find themselves $50,000 richer after a stagecoach robbery, their good fortune quickly leads them into serious trouble. As they dig deeper, the pair uncover a dangerous gun-running operation threatening law and order on the frontier. With justice on the line, Hopalong Cassidy must act fast before violence crosses the river.This timeless episode blends western action, mystery, and suspense, delivering the moral clarity and excitement that made Hopalong Cassidy one of radio's most beloved heroes. Perfect for fans of Old Time Radio westerns, vintage radio drama, classic crime stories, and historical radio theater.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cowboy-classics-old-time-radio-westerns-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's the week before Christmas and all through the town, people drop happy hints at what they're giving to one another. All except for the thing being exchanged between Mr…

A group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home,…

A random selection of songs pulled mostly from old time radio shows, but some may be from other podcasters. Songs gleaned to use in the podcast that were collected about…

The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Joe Friday is working the Burglary department, when they have to…

Narrated by Loretta Young. The littlest angel is a 4-year-old boy who found himself in eternity, but he has trouble fitting in. Though he tries to participate, he can't sing…

In the lull between Christmas and New Years Day, Leroy is bored. Though he has some pretty cool toys, chemistry set, and wood-burning kit, he seems to find ways to…

Fibber is told that he has been selected as a potential man of the year, much to Molly's surprise. Frank nelson is Mr. Grift, the man who wants to sell…

Sharply intelligent, dazzlingly analytical, & a genuinely kind soul, my gifted friend, freelance writer and Letterboxd editor Mitchell Beaupre is one of my favorite guests for a reason. Returning to the pod for the first time in a year, this episode kicks off the start of a new Watch With Jen miniseries covering some of our favorite westerns of the twenty-first century. Beginning with 2020-2025, Mitchell and I take a deeper look at Kelly Reichardt's FIRST COW, Jane Campion's THE POWER OF THE DOG, & Kevin Costner's HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1. Note: Unless a wild burst of inspiration suddenly strikes, this will most likely be the pod's season finale for '25. Fear not, Watch With Jen: Season 7 will launch in the new year. Sending best wishes to you and yours for a safe, happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday season.Originally Posted on Patreon (12/22/25) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146466616Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopDonate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPalTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

Audio is a little staticky, but OK. Russell arrives home to find that Vic is a little disgruntled. What's the matter? What is all the hollering about? It seems that…

this undated episode is a rebroadcast of the hour of power. For some this time of year is a time of joy, for others it's something else. An old taxi…

he Yuletide season is once again upon us, and Don brings out the star to put upon the Christmas tree. Jack soon turns the conversation topic of his Christmas party…

The big question is. who is Christian Forqad? The 8 year old co- star in Bing's new film, currently in production. Sleigh Ride. (Bing Crosby) Playlist Christian joins Bing to…

The Christmas season approaches, but the drama with Paul continues. Fannie tries to get her husband Henry out of the dumps. Will a discussion of what to buy for the…

It's our final Gloria Grahame Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode, with which we also say goodbye to our comprehensive approach toward attaining a privileged vantage point on an actor's entire oeuvre. Of course, we cheated a little on this one and stopped short of Gloria's exploitation film era. Our oeuvre-view ends with two Westerns, Ride Out for Revenge (1957) and Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966), entirely unrelated despite their similar titles, which we liked for very different reasons, and a last Gloria Grahame left-wing film noir appearance in Robert Wise's Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), produced by Harry Belafonte's production company with a screenplay secretly written by blacklistee Abraham Polonsky at Belafonte's behest. After we reveal our Top 10 Gloria Grahame movies, Fear and Moviegoing returns with a vengeance (in keeping with the episode's themes) with three by Mikio Naruse from the TIFF Lightbox retrospective (Floating Clouds, Repast, and Mother) and two Carlton 90s retro screenings, Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects and Greg Mottola's The Daytrippers.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    RIDE OUT FOR REVENGE (1957) [dir. Bernard Girard] 0h 22m 08s:    ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW (1959) [dir. Robert Wise]. 0h 32m 36s:    RIDE BEYOND VENGEANCE (1966) [dir. Bernard McEveety] 0h 45m 32s:    Gloria Grahame Top 10s   0h 49m 44s:    Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto – Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects (1995) & Greg Mottola's The Daytrippers (1997) at The Carlton Cinema; Part I of TIFF Cinematheque's Mikio Naruse Retrospective - Floating Clouds (1955); Repast (1951) & Mother (1952) +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

An out of work vaudeville actor tries his best to raise his little girl on his own. Always keeping up a positive front for her, and seemingly always performing for…

A radio portrayal of Bing's hit film about a nightclub with a holiday theme. Bing, Jim Hardy, wants to marry Lila and settle down on the farm. She doesn't want…

Episode 2 of the New Gen Minecraft Survival series!Today's adventure takes us far from our starter base as we discover a massive savanna biome, meet new creatures, and start building our first animal habitats.In this episode:✔ Exploring the savanna✔ Building a custom bird cage/aviary✔ Creating a Liopleurodon water enclosure (yes… they're HUGE)✔ More dinosaurs & fantasy creature encounters✔ Expanding our survival worldIf you're enjoying the series so far, make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more prehistoric-fantasy chaos!

A Navy flier was home for Christmas 1943. While travelling, he gets a telegram that calls him back to duty at Great Lakes. Time is tight, but a fellow traveler…

A cantankerous, skeptical, old man complains of the ulterior motives people have in their gift giving. He scoffs at the false good will, and predicting people will be back to their rat race, with the holiday and tinsel fading into a lost memory. The lonely old gents complain its all a wasted expense.

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Dealing with a marketing consultant who…

Gearing up for the Christmas season, the weather, and rain, is the topic. Not to mention Santa in a nudist colony. Jokes on gifts turn to Bob's relatives who are…

As they often do, George and Gracie enter to joke about dating other people, and their fashionable nightlife. Topics also include Christmas shopping, and Senor Lee's crazy butchering of the…

Playlist: Bing sings, Victory Polka. Bing salutes farmers everywhere for their part in supporting the war effort. Ukie enters to see whether Bing missed him while he was gone. Is…

Before the show get started we have a news report with the war update. Being the height of the Christmas shopping season, Don turns our attention to Jack Benny as…

The final 10 minutes of the classic Christmas favorite. Cue it up with V-Disc 501 for the complete Nutcracker Suite.

Don rolls the clock back a little, to about an hour before the show. We find Jack having a dinner of hash. Jack has a little trouble washing dishes though.…

Westerns and Drama on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 13, 1952, 73 years ago, Post Martin.  Beautiful Catherine Blair arrives in Dodge to visit her brother Martin, who's in jail to be tried for murder and cattle rustling. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 66 years ago, Out Of Evil.   Paladin has been hired by wealthy Mr. Tarpley to recover $10,000 stolen by his daughter's boyfriend, Johnny Yeager. Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, 77 years ago, Murder Faces East starring Karl Swenson.  An oriental idol promises riches and wealth in return for a murder. There is about three seconds of another broadcast in the middle of the program.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 13, 1945, 80 years ago, The Argyle Album starring Robert Taylor.   Blackmail evidence causes multiple murders. Finally,  Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 13, 1943, 82 years ago, Squire Will Drop The Charges.   Squire Skimp has agreed to drop the charges against Abner...but there's a catch!Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Actor Billy Crudup joins Dana and David for a lively conversation about his expansive stage and screen career — from unforgettable theater experiences (including a few horror stories) to the highs of live performance. They dig into his edgy role on The Morning Show and his upcoming film Jay Kelly (starring alongside Adam Sandler and George Clooney). Plus, the trio takes a detour to unpack the meaning of the American Dream and debate the best Westerns ever made — no, not the hotel chain. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices