Voices of the West

U.S. Marshals Museum, 6/13/26

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:02:46 +0000

Dave Kennedy from the U.S. Marshals Museum joins us to talk about this new museum dedicated to telling the stories of the U.S. Marshals. It's located at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Visit their website here. The U.S. Marshals Service was established in 1789 and their primary job is to serve as the enforcement arm of the U.S. District Courts.

Western Author Scott McCrea, 6/6/26

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:46:14 +0000

Western Author Scott McCrea joins us for the hour. This guy has written a buttload of Westerns as well as books in other genres. He's a member of the Western Writers of America and a hoot to talk with!

Movie Saturday - Indigenous Film Makers, 5/30/26

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:10:18 +0000

On this edition of Movie Saturday, we talk about Indigenous Film Makers.

This, That, and, the Other Thing, 5/6/26

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:53:07 +0000

Our program for this time is about this, that, and, the other thing.

No Particular Place to go, 5/9/26

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:46:20 +0000

It's our version of a Seinfeld episode--not about anything, but about everything!

Author R.G. Yoho, 5/2/26

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:52:11 +0000

Western Writers of America author R.G. Yoho joins us to talk about his books, which number more than a dozen. His books are fiction save for the story of Charles E. Lively who was called the "The Deadliest Man in the West Virginia-Colorado Coal Mine Wars" of the early 1900s. You can find his books here.

Movie Saturday, Westerns that changed the Genre. 4/25/26

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:09:03 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program from the White Stallion Ranch! Our topic is the Westerns that changed the Genre. Not the shoot 'em ups, but thinking man Westerns. Think about "Stagecoach" from1939, some of the notable silent westerns with William S. Hart and others.

Cindy Mitchum Azbill, 4/18/26

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:53:49 +0000

Cindy Mitchum Azbill joins us. She's the daughter of actor John Mitchum and the niece of actor Robert Mitchum. The book is "Them Ornery Mitchum Boys" written by John. It details a number of stories about the Mitchum boys growing up and eventually working in Hollywood. The book had been out of print, but is now being reprinted. You can find it here.

Tumbleweeds and Movie Critics, 4/11/26

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:48:04 +0000

Today's program attempts to answer the age-old question of what happened to tumbleweeds in the Old West. Also, when movie critics make complete fools of themselves.

Cowboy Jerry England, 4/4/26

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:43:29 +0000

We take this hour to talk about Cowboy Jerry England. He's done a lot of different things in his life, including canoeing, mounted shooting and making furniture. He has a couple of books out about famous movie locations in California. He is also able to trace his lineage back to the Vikings. His family came to this side of the Atlantic Ocean in the 1600s. Here's his website.

Movie Saturday - International Westerns, 3/2826

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:42:00 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program from the White Stallion Ranch this time we talk about international westerns. From the Spaghetti Westerns to Roast Beef Westerns to Bushranger Westerns, we try to cover them all!

Author Lindsay Linton Buk, 3/21/26

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:48:43 +0000

Author and photographer Lindsay Linton Buk joins us for the hour to talk about her book, "Women Shaping the West." Her project consisted of talking with some of the leading women in Wyoming who helped forge the west in that state. The book is available here.

Horse Sounds, 3/7/26

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:55:15 +0000

On the show this time are a variety of topics--including how horses make the sounds they do. The link to that article is here.

Cory Zamora, 2/21/26

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:15:18 +0000

Joining us for the hour is Cory Zamora. Her father, Manuel, was the Gunsmith to the Stars in Hollywood. In fact, she's written a book about her dad called "Manuel Zamora - Gunsmith to the Stars." You can order the book here. She shares a number of stories about her dad being lined up along a wall for an execution three separate times. One of those times he was pulled from the wall by Pancho Villa. He was also a pilot and flew a plane in "Wings" and "King Kong."

It's About the Old West, 2/14/26

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:10:29 +0000

Our program for Valentine's Day is open-ended. No particular topic. But we do talk about stagecoaches and their drivers among other things pertaining to the Old West!

Cowboys and America, 2/7/26

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:46:36 +0000

What is it about Cowboys and Old West that captures America? Longtime listeners to our program will already know the answer to that question. Yet the New York Times decided it wanted to delve into the question and tasked two writers and an editor to come up with an answer. As you might expect, the't NYT failed miserably. The writers couldn't or wouldn't look at our history because historical facts did not match the narrative the writers they wanted to convey. We talk about the article that appeared at the Federalist.com, written by Hayden Daniel.

Movie Saturday, 1/31/26

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:41:33 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program we delve into what Hollywood gets wrong about Westerns. They do get some things right, but, overall, Hollywood's portrayal of Westerns is mostly wrong. From wardrobe to firearms, Tinsel Town frequently blows it. But, the end result is we still love 'em for the entertainment!

Author and Filmmaker Sam K. Dolan, 1/24/26

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:54:05 +0000

Author and filmmaker Sam K. Dolan joins us. He's got three books out about the Old West. His latest covers the history of the U.S. Border Patrol in the 1920s. Another discusses El Paso and how important of a town it was in the Old West. His first book explains the untamed West and the lawlessness. He's also produced documentaries for the History Channel and other cable programs. His website is here and you can find his books at Amazon.com.

Craig Hammill - The Secret Movie Club, 1/17/26

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:16:03 +0000

Our guest is Craig Hammill, founder of the Secret Movie Club in Los Angeles. He's been interested in film since he was a kid. He graduated from USC's Film School. The Secret Movie Club is a venue where folks can come and watch classic movies across all genres and hear guest speakers talk about film. Craig is a huge John Ford fan, too. The website is here.

Filmmaker Katie Ryan, 1/10/26

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:07:22 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Katie Ryan joins us. She's produced two documentaries: "The Last Coyote," about Cowboy Troubadour Don Edwards, and, "Ghosts of California." That one dives deep into California history--some of it good, some of it bad. Her website is here.

Rob Word on Westerns, 1/3/26

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:06:25 +0000

Rob Word joins us for our first show of the New Year. He's a writer and producer of television content as well as hosting the long-running A Word on Westerns on YouTube. Rob has also written and produced a number of westerns showing on various platforms. He has interviewed numerous western stars.

Meredith Pondedel on her aunt Dot--the First Hollywood Female Makeup Artist, 12/27/25

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:47:45 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program streamed live at the White Stallion Ranch. Our guest is Meredith Pondedel. We're talking about Meredith's aunt Dottie Pondedel. She was a silent movie star and later moved into the makeup department. She was the first female makeup artist in Hollywood dating back to the 1930s. The book is ABOUT FACE The Life and Times of Dottie Ponedel: Make-up Artist to the Stars by Dorothy Ponedel, Meredith Ponedel, and Danny Miller. It's available here.

Musician and Song Writer Dan McCorison, 12/13/25

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:39:34 +0000

Dan McCorison joins us for the hour to talk about Western Music. He's been performing for many years and his band has opened for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Flatt & Scruggs. He's also won numerous music awards. His website is here where you can purchase his music.

Historic Rancho Camulos, 12/6/25

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:59:22 +0000

Maria Christopher joins us to talk about Rancho Camulos and its museum in California. The Rancho was established by Spanish Land Grant. It is now privately owned and is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Maria is a docent for the museum. The Rancho is also the first place to be listed in film credits. D.W. Griffith filmed "Ramona" there in the early 1900s. Learn more about Rancho Camulos here.

Movie Saturday, Zorro Movies, 11/29/25

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:54:14 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program, we look at the Zorro movies, books, comics and serials. Running the range from the first movie with Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. to Antonio Banderas, we talk about 'em.

The "Buffalo" Show, 11/22/25

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:51:31 +0000

Our scheduled guest had to cancel due to medical issues. But, Rob Word of Word on Westerns will join us as soon as he can. This episode "buffalos" a lot of topics including Austrailian silent westerns and talks about the old B Westerns.

This, That and the Other Thing, 11/15/25

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:41:13 +0000

No specific topic for thiis week's program. Bunker's Bovine and some Old West oddities and mysteries take up this program.

Free Range, 11/8/25

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:30:51 +0000

It's our Free Range program. Nothing specific, just a bunch of stuff about the Old West.

Clearing the Range, 11/1/25

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:59:27 +0000

This episode is Todd and Harry attempting to clear the range. Bunker is at the Cowboy Festival at the Empire Ranch. Enjoy!

Movie Saturday - Comedy Teams do Westerns, 10/25/25

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:41:05 +0000

Our Movie Saturday program this month is about comedy teams that made westerns. Those teams included The Marx Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, The Three Stooges and many others.

Photographer Terry Moore on Route 66, 10/18/2025

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:36:55 +0000

Photographer Terry Moore joins us to talk about his book documenting Route 66. John Steinbeck called the famed highway "The Mother Road." Terry traveled the highway for nearly 40 years to grab images showing Americana in the yesteryear. His website offers images for sale.

Susan McCray and Lou Forestieri, Poetry and Music, 10/11/25

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:04:04 +0000

Former casting director Susan McCray and composer Lou Forestieri join us for the hour to talka about Susan's latest book, "Poetry Bouquet" and how Lou composed music to fit the poems. Susan and Lou's trio will perform their show Oct. 24-26 at the White Fire Theater in Los Angeles. Susan was the casting director for "Little House on the Prairie" and Lou has scored numerous movies and TV shows.

Her book is available at numerous outlets including Amazon.com.

Douglas Fairbanks--""Wild & Woolly", 10/4/25

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:48:15 +0000

This program delves into a silent movie that we highly recommend watching. It's called "Wild & Woolly" and stars Douglas Fairbanks. This is a film made before he became the swashbuckler in his pirate movies and later, "Son of Zorro." This western is a fun look at an eastern fella who wants to go West and what he does to convince his rich father to send him West. Made in 1917 and filmed in Nogales, Arizona.

Movie Saturday -- Monte Walsh, 9/27/25

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:37:55 +0000

Our Movie Saturday program is all about the "Monte Walsh" movie from 1970 starring Lee Marvin. Co-host Todd Roberts' dad, Bobby Roberts, produced that movie among others. Todd joins us to talk about the making of that movie and some of the stories associated with it. A fun time looking back!

Cowboy Corruption, 9/20/25

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:14:07 +0000

For this program, we talk about how corrupt the Old West was. We highlight the Santa Fe Ring out of Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory as well as the 10% Ring out of Tombstone and Cochise County, Arizona Territorhy. If you think today's politics and politicians are corrupt, you didn't pay attention in History Class!

Billy the Kid Tintype--guest Frank Abrams, 9/13/25

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:59:39 +0000

Attorney Frank Abrams joins us. He's acquired a tintype photo purported to be of Billy the Kid along with Pat Garrett. Very interesting show!

Weapons Master Anthony DeLongis, 9/6/25

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:26:27 +0000

Our guest is Anthony DeLongis. He's a master in virtually every weapons system there is--sword, knife, whip, firearms, etc. He was the guy who instructed Cat Woman Michelle Pfeiffer the art of the whip in the Batman series. His website is delongis.com and you can sign up to take online classes with him or visit him at his ranch in the Los Angeles area.

Movie Saturday, Silent Movies, 8/30/25

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:38:42 +0000

Our Movie Saturday program takes a look at Silent Movies of the Western genre. From Bronco Billy to Harry Carey and in between. Without the silents, we probably wouldn't have the movies we have today.

Open Range, 8/16/25

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:00:10 +0000

It's an Open Range program, That means bunches of things related to the Old West are the topics. Bunker has a stuntman or two to talk about... Harry has a couple of B's to See movie reviews... Todd brings the bourbon!

Love Letters, 8/9/25

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:54:22 +0000

Susan McCray, Stan Ivar and Pamela Roylance join us for the hour to talk about the play, "Love Letters," that Susan is directing and stars Stan and Pam. It's a play written by AR Gurney. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Susan was the casting director for "Little House on the Prairie" in which Stan and Pam starred as John Carter and Sarah Carter. The play is being presented at the White Fire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California starting Aug. 21.

Kathy L'Amour, 8/2/25

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 22:05:38 +0000

Kathy L'Amour, the widow of author and adventurer Louis L'Amour joins us to talk about her life with Louis. They married in 1956 and had two kids, who accompanied them on tons of cross country adventures. Son Beau and Kathy continue to tell the stories of Louis.

Movie Saturday, Guest Author Mark Archuleta, 7/26/25

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:25:09 +0000

Author Mark Archuleta joins us. He's written a book about Belle Starr's nephew Henry Starr. He was an outlaw in his own right. He also dabbled in silent movies before running out of money. So, he robbed another bank and was killed in that holdup. Mark's book is available at Amazon.com.

Author Gerry Robinson, 7/19/25

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:50:52 +0000

Author Gerry Robinson joins us. His book is "The Cheyenne Story: An Interpretation of Courage." it's a three-volume historical novel about the Cheyenne. Gerry is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He utilizes oral accounts of his ancestors as well as other documented information to tell the story of the Cheyenne right after the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The book is available at Amazon.com.

Kenny Rogers, Jr., 7/12/25

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:28:03 +0000

Our guest is Kenny Rogers, Jr. He's the son of actor, musician, singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers. He's embarked on his own career of scoring music for TV shows and movies.

Del Shields, RFD TV host, Musician and Cowboy Poet, 7/5/25

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:03:21 +0000

Joining us is Del Shields. He's the host of RFD-TV's "Best of America by Horseback." He's also a musician and cowboy poet. He and his wife, Shavawn, have a ranch in Humboldt, Kansas.

Movie Saturday - Frontier Justice, 6/28/25

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:44:40 +0000

Our Movie Saturday prorgam is all about Frontier Justice--Miner's Courts, Vigalantes, Lynchings and the movies that portrayed them.

Phil Schreier, Dir. NRA Museum of Firearms, 6/21/25

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:13:23 +0000

It's all about guns for this episode of the Voices of the West. Phil Schreier, Director of the the NRA Museum of Firearms joins us for the hour. We talk about the thousands and thousands of historic firearms are on display at the museum in Fairfax County, Virginia. Check out the website here. Also joining us is American Armed and Free radio host Charles Heller.

Brian Downes, Exec. Dir. John Wayne Birthplace Museum

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:02:01 +0000

Brian Downes joins us for the hour. He's the Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa. The museum features artifacts of Wayne's childhood as well as his movie career. One of the items is Wayne's family vehicle, a station wagon with the roof adjusted to accommadate Wayne's height. Visit the website here.

Author Jane Little Botkin, 6/7/25

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 01:06:02 +0000

Author Jane Little Botkin joins us for the hour. She's a member of Western Writers of America and has written a number of award winning books. Her writing is directed toward telling the stories of western folks. One of her books is about her great-granduncle Frank Little who was lynched for his political views. Visit her website here.

Movie Saturday, Ridin' to the Sunset, 5/31/25

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:42:39 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program streamed live from the White Stallion Ranch. Topic is Riding off to the Sunset--a look at our favorite cowboy actors and their final movies. We cover 'em from the silent era to the '70s. Our guest is Michael F. Blake from Western Writers of America.

Dana Kerns, Double Rafter Cattle Drives, 5/24/25

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:41:18 +0000

Dana Kerns joins us for the hour. He heads up Double Rafter Cattle Drives. It's a business that offers guests an opportunity to participate in a cattle drive just like in the 1880s. The ranch is located in Wyoming and they offer three chances to partake in the cattle drive. Visit the website here.

Johnson County Wars, 5/17/25

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:36:32 +0000

In 1889 a range war broke out between ranchers and settlers. It was over land and its use. It was called the Johnson County War. The war was finally settled in 1893 after President Harrison sent in the U.S. Cavalry. It's interesting history to know!

Old West Corruption, 5/10/25

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:57:16 +0000

A look at the corruption that held the Old West at bay. The Santa Fe Ring and the 10% Ring of Cochise County, Arizona Territory. Many other topics also discussed.

Old West Talks, 5/3/25

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:41:33 +0000

This week's show is all about the Old West. Of course, that's what we do--talk about the Old West. Enjoy!

Movie Saturday, Edgar Buchanan, 4/26/25

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:45:13 +0000

For this month's Movie Saturday program, we highlight the career of character actor Edgar Buchanan. He appeared in more than 90 movies and 70 television programs. Edgar was trained in dentistry before taking up acting.

Remembering actor and stuntman Jack Lilley, 4/19/25

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:50:56 +0000

This program is dedicated to the memory of stuntman and actor Jack Lilley. He passed away in March at 91 years old. Jack worked on a number of westerns and he was the supplier of livestock for the Hollywood studios. Joining us on the show is casting director Susan McCray and "Little House on the Prairie" actor Stan Ivar. Both new jack from his work on "High Chapparal" and "Little House on the Prairie."

Western Writers of America author Johnny Boggs,/ /

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:50:00 +0000

Western Writers of America author Johnny Boggs joins us. He's won ten Spur Awards for his books from the WWA. He's also won numerous awards from other entities. He is one of the most prolific writers of the western genre. We talk about his latest work and bunches of other things! Check out his website here!

Author Eileen Martin, 4/5/2025

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:55:22 +0000

Western Writers of America author Eileen Martin joins us. She's the author of Lena-tu-ha: Apache Maiden. You can find the book at Amazon.com as well as other book sellers. It's the story of three girls who escape a prison train. Eileen is married to Jerry "Geronimo" Martin--a great grandson of Geronimo--who contributed to the book.

Movie Saturday, Saloon Singers, 3/29/25

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:51:29 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program streaming live from the White Stallion Ranch. Our topic is saloon singers of the Old West and the movies.

Nuggets, 3/22/25

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:48:25 +0000

Every now and then we do a show of Nuggets--things that we find and think our listeners will enjoy. That's the essence of this week's program. It's Nuggets and enjoy!

Tombstone Book Festival, 3/15/25

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:49:45 +0000

We paid a visit to Tombstone on Friday, March 14th, to check out the Tombstone Book Festival. Lots of Western authors were there as well as a lot of visitors to the Festival and the Town to Tough to Die. We caught up with authors Bill Markley and Doug Hocking. Also at the event was Longmire author Craig Johnson and show favorite Jerry "Geronimo" Martin.

Sharlot M. Hall Museum, 3/8/25

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:58:13 +0000

Stuart Rosebrook, executive director of the Sharlot M. Hall Museum in Prescott is our guest. Sharlot came to Ariona in the late 1870s and took a shine to the Arizona Territory. She was an activist, a politician and the first woman to hold an office in the Territorial government. She was one of the proponents of statehood for Arizona.

Film Maker Noessa Higa, 3/1/25

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:07:32 +0000

Noessa Higa joins us to talk about her documentary film, "Man in the Can." She chronicles the life of a rodeo clown who is working in the lesser known rodeos and is trying to make it to the big time. Fascinating story!

Movie Saturday, Cowboy Code Films, 2/22/25

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:03:46 +0000

Cowboy Code films and the Code itself is the topic of the Movie Saturday that streamed live from the White Stallion Ranch near Tucson.

Western Author Scott Smith, 2/15/25

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:59:04 +0000

Western Writers of America author Scott Smith joins us. He's the son of former WWA President Cotton Smith. Scott has branched out on writing his own western novels. You can find them here. His first novel is "Vengeance Wears a Star" and can be found at his website.

Western Musician Red Steagall, 2/8/25

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:53:31 +0000

Western musician Red Steagall joins us. He talks about his 50+ years in western and country music, being a cowboy and the organization of his annual Cowboy Gathering, his radio show and his television program Learn more here.

John Carney of Carney Custom Creations, 2/1/28

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 01:19:28 +0000

John Carney of Carney Custom Creations joins us for the hour. He is a master craftsman in restoring saddles–speciifically Bohlin Saddles. He talks about the history of saddles and the different types of saddles.

Movie Saturday, 1/25/25

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:42:34 +0000

Four our Movie Saturday show, we continue with last month's topic--Great Western Books turned into Great Western Movies. Western Writers of America author Michael F. Blake joined us by phone. In studio Bruce Ash joined us to talk about his picks.

Author Lance Dorrel, 1/18/25

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:11:24 +0000

Author Lance Dorrel joins us for the hour. His latest book is The History They Tell: Oral Histories from Native American and First Nation Peoples regarding the Battle of the Little Bighorn. You can find the book at Amazon.com. The book is a collection of oral histories from the Native American point of view.

Tombstone Film Festival co-organizer John Marrs, 1/11/25

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 01:26:24 +0000

Tombstone Film Festival co-organizer John Marrs joins us to talk up the Film Festival happening January 23-26. He and Travis Mills of Running Wild Films started this event three years ago.

New Year's Nuggets, 1/4/25

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:52:43 +0000

A bunch of nuggets to start out 2025.

Movie Saturday, Great Western Books, Great Western Movies, 12/28/24

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:52:39 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program for the last show of the year. Western Writers of America author Michael F. Blake joins us to talk about the great western books that have been turned into great western movies. Among the books and movies--Shane, True Grit, Monte Walsh and others.

Western memorabilia collector Wytsie de Vries, 12/21/24

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:25:04 +0000

Wytsie de Vries joins us from Canada. He collects western and cowboy memorabilia and has quite the etensive collection of movie goodies and television items.

Cartographer and Artist Bernardo Miera Y Pacheco, 11/23/24

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:57:22 +0000

This hour we talk about perhaps one of the most important people of the Old West--Bernardo Miera Y Pacheco. He was a cartographer, artist, sculpturist, astronomer and worked in many other disciplines. He was "stationed" in New Spain (New Mexico) and mapped the territory into the Four Corners area and up to The Great Salt Lake. His maps helped guide new settlers to the region. He also was commissioned to sculpt a number of religious icons--many of which can still be seen today at churches in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, 11/16/24

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 01:09:02 +0000

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell joins us for the hour. He served in Congress as a Representative for Colorado and later as U.S. Senator. As a Native American, he chaired numerous committees in Congress, But, he also is a jeweler and a judo master and told us bunches of stories about him growing up.

Author "Butch" Artichoker, 11/9/24

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:12:04 +0000

We talked with Egan "Butch" Artichoker about his book, "The Complete Series." Butch is a member of the Ogala Sioux Tribe. His Lakota name translates in English as "Praying Eagle." The book highlights four stories that emphasize the primary virtues of the Lakota--Bravery, Wisdom, Generosity, Fortitude. Unfortunately the book is no longer available.

Producer Tess Howie, 11/2/24

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:25:03 +0000

Tess Howie joins us the for hour. She's the producer of a documentary called "Feek's Vision." it's about C.E. "Feek" Tooke. In the 1930s he revolutionized bronc horse breeding for rodeo competition. The film, produced with her husband Ken Howie to show how bronc horses were bred for that particular rodeo performance. Watch the movie here.

Movie Saturday, guest is author Henry C. Parke, 10/26/24

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:58:42 +0000

Henry C. Parke joins us for our Movie Saturday program. Parke is the author of "The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People who Made Them." The book chronicles films and TV westerns from the silents to talkies. You can find the book at Amazon.com.

Author Diane Welch on noted architect Lilian J. Rice, 10/19/24

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:19:40 +0000

Lilian J. Rice in the 1920s designed Rancho Santa Fe, a neighborhood in the San Diego metro area. The neighborhood was planned around the environment with its buildings complementing the environment. Author and biographer Diane Welch researched Rice and wrote a book about the short life of Rice.

Wild Bunch Film Festival, 10/12/24

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:51:44 +0000

Film Festivals abound in October! Up next to talk about is the Wild Bunch Film Festival being held in Tucson, Arizona October 23-27. It is THE film festival for independent producers in the Western genre.

Steve Latshaw, Lone Pine Film Festival Preview, 10/5/24

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:01:56 +0000

Our guest for the hour is Steve Latshaw. He's a film historian and works to restore films. He's also part of the 2024 Lone Pine Film Festival, which starts 10/13. Steve is also a screenwriter, producer and director of a number of films--mostly B sci-fi films but a couple of westerns thrown in there.

Russell Garcia - Hollywood's Humble Maestro, 9/28/24

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:44:38 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program, we talk about Hollywood's Humble Maestro--Russell Garcia. His granddaughter, Kristy Corwin, joins us. Garcia was a child prodigee regarding music. He composed music for a number of westerns including Rawhide.

Ben Lee talks about his Chinese great grandfather and the West, 9/21/24

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:13:07 +0000

Our guest is Ben Lee. He runs the Camp Verde School near Sedona, Arizona. His great grandfather author Yan Phou Lee. He came to America in 1872 to pursue his eduction. On the way east, his train was robbed by the James Gang. Lee talks about his great grandfather trying to assimilate in the American culture.

The Death of Pat Garrett, 9/14/24

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:22:56 +0000

Pat Garrett, the lawman that captured and killed Billy the Kid, was found shot to death along the road near Las Cruces, NM Territory. The question is who actually killed Garrett and why. That's what we explore in this episode.

Native American Lettie Irons Connell, 9/7/24

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 01:01:49 +0000

Lettie Irons Connell joins for the hour to talk about her family's history. Her great grandmother was an interpreter for Sitting Bull. Her entire family is dedicated to telling their family's history. Lettie also served as a police officer and she is now a Veterans Service Officer with the American Legion Auxiliary in the Camp Verde, Arizona area.

Movie Saturday, Cowboy Cooks, 8/31/24

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:11:26 +0000

For our next Movie Saturday program, it's all about the cookies that kept the trail drives going. From Hop Sing to Wishbone we talk about the actors who cooked it up for the cowboys.

David Turpie, Arizona Historical Society-Zoos, 8/24/24

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:14:00 +0000

Dr. David Turpie joins us for the hour to talk about zoos in Arizona--their aim, economic contribution and more. David is with the Arizona Histiorical Society which has recently published their latest edition talking about the zoos of Arizona.

Brad Ness, Commemorative Firearms, 8/17/24

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:53:45 +0000

Brad Ness, the founder of Commemorative Firearms joins us. His company produces specialty firearms for groups to use as fundraisers. The company has been in business since 1982 and has provided firearms for auctions for numerous groups including Nascar, PBR, Sturgis anniversary and the American Quarterhorse Association. Visit the website here.

John Payne aka The One Arm Bandit, 8/10/24

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:52:30 +0000

John Payne aka The One Arm Bandit joins us from the road. He's based in Oklahoma and travels throughout the country performing at rodeos and fairs. He's called The One Arm Bandit because of an accident he suffered at a young age that required his arm be amputated. He's overcome his difficulties and contiues to herd cattle and buffalo. Visit his website here.

Historian Dan Martinez, 8/3/24

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 00:44:04 +0000

Retired National Park Service ranger and historian Dan Martinez joins us from Hawaii. His latest job was the Chief Historian of the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Dan also worked at the Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana. Our topic is about how the U.S. Civil War created the movement for westward expansion.

Movie Saturday, John Ford Cavalry Trilogy, 7/27/24

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:42:18 +0000

Author Michael F. Blake joins us to talk about his book on John Ford's cavalry trilogy--Fort Apache, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, and Rio Grande. These films are cowboy classics. His book, The Cavalry Trilogy, can be found at lots of bookstores, including Amazon.com.

Author Steve Shaw, 7/20/24

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:06:47 +0000

Author Steve Shaw joins us for the hour. His book, Beyond the Rio Grande, is available at Amazon.com. Steve is a USAF veteran. He's also a filmmaker and he and his wife Marcie ran a successful tour company that took clients on horseback rides at famous cowboy spots. Steve is since retired. He's also consulted on films such as Disney's Lone Ranger and Seth MacFarland's A Million Ways to Die in the West.

Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, 7/13/24

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:42:05 +0000

Bill Palanuk with the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame joins us. He's the media director for the group. He's also a broadcaster and voice-over talent. We're talking about the organization and some other great stories.

Clara Caufield, 7/6/24

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:51:45 +0000

Author and columnist Clara Caufield joins us for the hour. She's a Native American writing for the Native Sun News Today. She's a bonifide cowgirl and a poet with lots of interesting stories.

Movie Saturday, River Westerns, 6/29/24

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:35:43 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday show. This one features westerns and rivers with rivers being the central theme. Lots of great movies!

Some Stuff, Some History and Some Movies to Watch, 06/15/22

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 01:06:53 +0000

Today's program is all over the place. We grill Todd Roberts about his high school reunion, Bunker de France talks about the Battle of Glorietta Pass in the War Between The States, and Harry Alexander talks about some up-coming western movies to check out.

Bunker & Harry, 6/8/24

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:33:56 +0000

Bunker de France and Harry Alexander talk about a number of things associated with the Old West--movies, books, sitting around the campfire, trail drives and cowboy poetry.

June Nuggets, 6/1/24

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 01:00:20 +0000

It's a Nuggets show to start out the month. A bunch of things we thought about and thought you'd enjoy them. Basically, a western version of a Seinfeld show.

Movie Saturday, Bad vs Evil, 5/25/24

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:55:27 +0000

Movie Saturday show from the White Stallion Ranch. We talk about the bad cowboys and the evil cowboys.

Author Kevin Warren, 5/18/24

Sun, 19 May 2024 01:04:15 +0000

It's not often we get to talk with honest-to-goodness cowboys but when we do, it's more fun than a sack of squirrels!! Our guest is author Kevin Warren. His book is Ride A Fast Horse. It's one of those books that's difficult to put down. Kevin was born in Arizona and moved to Wyoming after college. He's worked as a farrier, a back-country tour guide and a cowboy on a ranch. This book is his first with a second coming up for release in 2025. Visit his website here.

SASS Champion Shooter Mark Romano, 5/11/24

Sun, 12 May 2024 01:03:19 +0000

Mark Romano joins for the hour. He's a longtime firearms expert. He's also a World Champion Single Action Shooting Society winner as well as capturing other SASS accolades. He also has gone to Europe to put on clinics for European shooters. He's also competed in European shooting competitions. He also co-hosts a radio show on Los Angelos radio about shooting and firearms.

More Trains with Guest Jim Clark, 5/4/24

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:15:09 +0000

The guy Hollywood calls when they need a train--Jim Clark is our guest. He is a consultant, an engineer for steam and diesel locomotives and an all-around expert on those monsters of the rail!

Movie Saturday - Train Movies - Guest Doug Hocking, 4/27/24

Sun, 05 May 2024 01:10:49 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us for Movie Saturday and our look at train movies. Doug has written bunches of books about train robberies in Southern Arizona. We apologize for the less-than-usual sound as an important piece of equipment was forgotten for this episode. But, the show must go on!

Nuggets, 4/13/24

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:35:08 +0000

It's a Nuggets program for this week. Anything and everything is fair game--movies, personalities and other topics.

Cowboy Craig Cameron, 4/6/24

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:51:02 +0000

Cowboy Craig Cameron joins us for the hour. He's a rancher, member of the Cowboy Hall of Fame, author and teacher of horse sense. He actually teaches people how to correctly interact with their horses. Craig also hosts a show on RFD-TV called Ride Smart. If you are looking for anything about horses, Craig is your go-to-guy. Visit his website to learn more about Craig and what he does.

Movie Saturday, Zane Grey Westerns, 3/30/24

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:52:39 +0000

For this month's Movie Saturday, we visit the westerns made from Zane Grey books. There were bunches of them and many films were remade a couple of times. Also, tons of stars got their start with Grey westerns--Gary Cooper and Randolph Scott are among them. Also Tim Holt.

Leslie Hall, Grand Niece of Nick C. Hall-Old Tucson Founder, 3/23/24

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:58:39 +0000

Leslie Hall joins us for the hour to talk about her great uncle, Nick C. Hall. He's the guy who was instrumental is bringing Hollywood to Tucson and building Old Tucson in 1940. Nick was the manager of the long-gone Santa Rita Hotel in Tucson where the stars stayed. There will soon be a dedication of a building in Nick's memory.

Nuggets, 3/2/24

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:33:48 +0000

It's one of our Nuggets shows where we talk about bunches of things related to the cowboy world!

Movie Saturday! The Sierra Nevada Mountains Location, 2/24/24

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:32:21 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday show! On this edition, we talk about the Westerns filmed in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. It's a big area and a lot of films were made there--westerns and other genres. Plus, we have movie suggestions from our friends at Western Writers of America.

American Western Artist W. Herbert Dunton, 2/17/24

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:43:53 +0000

American Western artist William Herbert "Buck" Dunton is our topic. He lived from 1878-1936 and was known for his detail in animals.

Banjo the Blacksmith, 2/10/24

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:55:04 +0000

Our guest is Banjo the Blacksmith. He practices his trade at Knott's Berry Farm in California, and, he does his smithing they way it was done in the 1880s.

Rillito Park History with Jaye Wells, 2/3/24

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:44:15 +0000

Jaye Wells joins us. He's with the Rillito Park Foundation, which was established to help preserve and protect the historic Rillito Race Track in Tucson. It's the place where Rukin Jelks and partners developed Quarter Horse racing. It's also the place that established the photo finish camera. Fascinating history!

Screenwriter Skip Press, 1/27/24

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:45:36 +0000

Screenwriter Skip Press joins us for our Movie Saturday program. Skip has written numerous screenplays as well as authored a number of books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting. Skip also mentors would-be writers and screenwriters. Plus, he had some great Hollywood stories to share. Check his website for more.

Author Dwayne Epstein, 1/20/24

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:52:10 +0000

Western Writers of America author Dwyane Epstein joins us. The 1967 release of The Dirty Dozen broke the rules along with box-office records. The making of the film is covered in Killin' Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WWII film All Time. The high-octane cast headed up by Lee Marvin redefined the genre of war films so it's not surprising the veterans cast of actors, the director and producer also made some of greatest westerns of all time.

Photographer Kris Kristoffersen, 1/13/24

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 19:19:35 +0000

Photographer Kris Kristoffersen joins us to talk about his photographic journey across America. His website captures Americana Photographer Kris Kristoffersen similiar to Ansel Adams. His portfolio includes the West, the South, Nevada and California.

Trick Roper and Comedian Bud Edgar, 1/6/24

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:58:09 +0000

Trick roper and cowboy comedian Bud Edgar joins us from Alberta, Canada. Bud hails from Calgary--home of the Calgary Stampede. He's been an entertainer since 1983 and has performed throughout Canada.

Movie Saturday - Cavalry Movies with Michael F. Blake, 12/30/23

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:51:53 +0000

Western Writers of America author Michael F. Blake joins us to talk about the great cavalry movies. He knows the subject quite well. He has a book coming out in early 2024 about the John Ford Cavalry Trilogy series. Plus, we talk about some cavalry movies that might be under your radar but are certainly worth viewing.

Christmas 2023

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:39:37 +0000

It's our Christmas show. History, traditions and movies about cowboys and Christmas.

Robert Redfeather, 12/16/23

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:09:27 +0000

Joining us for the hour is Robert Redfeather. He's an actor and producer of Native American films and he teaches knife fighting. He has taught U.S. military members the art of knife fighting. He is also a Grand Master in martial arts and a member of the Martial Arts History Museum.

D.T. Christiansen, 12/9/23

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:49:10 +0000

D.T. Christiansen joins us. He's the editor of a website called oldwest.org. The website features bunches of topics related to the Old West. People can also sign up for a weekly newsletter about This Day in Old West History.

Actor Peter Billingsley, 12/2/23

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:05:00 +0000

Actor Peter Billingsley joins us to kick off the Christmas season! You'll remember him as "Ralphie" from "A Christmas Story" that also starred Darren McGavin. Ralphie is the guy who wanted a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas and finally got one! Peter has gone to appear in a number of films and also working behind the camera as a director and a producer.

Filmmaker Craig Rullman, 11/25/23

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:00:43 +0000

Filmmaker Craig Rullman joins us. He's the director of a film called "The Outside Circle: A Movie of the Modern West." It's a collection of interviews with cowboys about their work, their ethic and their lives. Soon to be available on Amazon Prime TV and Tubi TV. Check your local listings.

Author Victoria Jackson, 11/18/23

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:53:14 +0000

Joining us is author Victoria Jackson. She's the author of Beyond the West: Stories of the Dying Art of Cowboying. It's a collection of 22 stories of cowboys working on the range. Victoria worked with the cowboys she's profiled in her book, which is available here.

Veterans Day 2023, 11/11/23

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:44:46 +0000

On this edition of the show, we honor our cowboy actors who served in the U.S. Military dating back to the Spanish-American War. From Tom Mix to Tom Selleck, we attempt to cover as many cowboy stars as we can.

Movie Saturday, George Kennedy, 10/28/23

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:37:01 +0000

On our Movie Saturday show, we talk about the life and career of character actor George Kennedy. He was an actor who could play any part in any genre.

Jason Schubert, Curator of the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum, 10/21/23

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:50:56 +0000

It's all about guns this hour as we talk with Jason Schubert, curator at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum. This place houses the largest private collection of firearms in the world. The museum is also a state agency with the state of Oklahoma. Check out the website at J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum.

Tony & Susan Piazza, 10/14/23

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:42:04 +0000

We delve into California history and movie history with guests Tony and Susan Piazza. Susan's family helped settle Los Angeles. Her ancestors built what it has become the oldest, still-standing structure in Los Angeles - The Avila House. Tony is a mystery writer, a film historian, and his books are available at all the good book places like Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com.

Native American Basket Weaver Jennifer Malone, 10/7/23

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:45:22 +0000

Jennifer Malone joins us for the hour. She's a member of the Wukchumni Tribe of California. She's on a mission to preserve the language of her people with basket weaving. She learned the art of basket weaving from her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is also the Vice-Chair of the California Indian Basketweavers Association. Her tribe and its language are not recognized by the federal government and we explore why.

Movie Saturday - High Chaparral & Little House on the Prairie, 9/30/23

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:57:54 +0000

It's our end-of-the-month Movie Saturday program. We're talking about two very iconic Western TV series--High Chaparral and Little House on the Prairie. We're also talking about a new children's book - The Story of Sammy and Zelda, written by our guests, Susan McCray and Stan Ivar. Susan was the casting director of the Little House show while Stan played the blacksmith, John Carter, on that show. Susan's husband, the late Kent McCray, was the production director for the Chaparral series.

September Nuggets, 9/23/23

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:44:10 +0000

It's our September Nuggets program--a show in which we talk about a number of things associated with the Old West.

Movie Jobs, WWA Author Michael F. Blake, 9/16/23

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:39:58 +0000

For this edition of the show, we talk about the various jobs behind the camera when making a movie. Perhaps the most important job is that of director. Western Writers of America author Michael F. Blake joins to talk about those roles as well as talk about perhaps the best director of movies in our generation--John Ford.

Cartographer, Sketch Artist and Adventurer Joseph Goldsborough Bruff, 9/9/23

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:42:29 +0000

Cartographer, Sketch Artist and Adventurer Joseph Goldsborough Bruff is our topic. He was involved in the California Gold Rush of 1849. He copied the maps from John Fremont's California expedition for the federal government. Bruff also was a merchant marine sailor. An interesting guy who is rarely talked about in history.

Joel "Dutch" Dortch on Roy Rogers, 9/2/23

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:46:24 +0000

We're talking about Roy Rogers with Joel "Dutch" Dortch. He's the Executive Director of the Happy Trails Children's Foundation, founded by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans to help abused children. The foundation has a great fundraising event called Sizzling Summer Opportunity Drawing. Tickets for the drawing are available at the website with a great grand prize. We talked with Dutch about the events coming up as well as about Roy and Dale.

Movie Saturday, 67 Plates of Spaghetti, 8/26/23

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:48:20 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program. On this one we talk about Spaghetti Westerns. 1967 seemed to have been the year they began to make their debut at drive-in theaters. What makes them so watchable? Listen in!

Hat Maker Mark Mejia, 8/19/23

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:57:18 +0000

Mark Mejia joins us for the hour. He's the owner of Baron Hats in Los Angeles, a storied hat shop that made hats for a ton of Hollywood movies and stars.

Stuntman, Actor, Rodeo Star & AuthorDanny O'Haco, 8/12/23

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 01:16:26 +0000

Our guest for this edition of the show is Danny O'Haco. He's retired from rodeo and the movies, but has a ton of stories about both professions that he shares with us. Look for his books here at Amazon.com.

Free Range, 8/5/23

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:50:55 +0000

It's Free Range on this edition of the show. We cover a variety of topics including the Western component of the blockbuster movie "Barbie." Plus, a B to See movie review.

Movie Saturday - Western Movie Quotes, 7/29/23

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:52:12 +0000

It's our end of the month show that we call Movie Saturday. For this edition, we talk about the quotes from western movies--quotes that made the movie.

Actor Bobby Carradine, 7/22/23

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:39:04 +0000

Actor Bobby Carradine joins us for the hour to talk about his iconic acting family and the westerns in which he appeared. Great stories about being on-set of The Cowboys.

More Nuggets, 7/15/23

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:41:59 +0000

It's a continuation of last week's show--No Topic for Old Men. Bunker de France is not with us for this show as his horse took a tumble. He's (Bunker) okay. Todd Roberts and Harry Alexander talk about a bunch of different things all related to the Old West.

Open Range, 7/8/23

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:32:08 +0000

On this edition of the show, we talk about this, that and perhaps the other thing. We call it Open Range--a variety of topics about the Old West.

WWA Authors Bill Markley & Kellen Cutsforth, 7/1/23

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:55:12 +0000

On this show, Western Writers of America authors Wild Bill Markley and Kid Kellen Cutsforth join us to talk more about their book, Standoff at High Noon: Another Battle of the Truth in the Mythic Wild West. The book is available at Amazon.com and all other places that feaature fine books.

Movie Saturday - Ward Bond Movies, 6/24/23

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:38:18 +0000

It's our end-of-the month show we call Movie Saturday where we talk about a specific film and/or actor. This show is all about Ward Bond. He appeared in more than 200 films and starred in the television series Wagon Train.

What If? 6/17/23

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:42:35 +0000

In this episode of the show, we take on the job of casting director and offer up some ideas of casting different actors in western movie roles. One example we did was recasting Tombstone with B Movie actors.

No Topic for Old Men, Pt. 2, 6/10/23

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:42:02 +0000

On this edition of our program, we talk about a bunch of different things pertaining to the Old West. Kick back and enjoy!

Stuntman Rod Wolfe, 6/3/23

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:37:58 +0000

Actor, stuntman, makeup artist, horse trainer and assistant director Rod Wolfe joins us from his Phoenix-area ranch by telephone. His last work was on a production filmed at Old Tucson called Last Dollar. He's appeared in bunches of movies and television shows.

Movie Saturday! Guests are Peter Sherayko and Tucson Vern Walker, 5/27/23

Sun, 28 May 2023 00:47:59 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program! Joining us for the hour is Peter Sherayko and Tucson Vern Walker. Peter and Vern have worked together on numerous films. Peter was in Tombstone (1993) while Vern worked on She was the Deputy's Wife (2021). Great stories from both of them!

Leroy Garcia, 5/20/23

Sun, 21 May 2023 00:39:16 +0000

Leroy Garcia, owner of the Blue Rain Gallery in New Mexico, is our guest. He talks about starting his art gallery and working with new artists. His website is Blue Rain Art Gallery.

Arizona River Transportation, 5/13/23

Sun, 14 May 2023 00:30:27 +0000

For this program, we take a look at transportation on the Colorado River in the mid 1800s--how it flourished and its demise.

Arizona Movie Locations, 5/6/23

Sat, 13 May 2023 18:48:41 +0000

On this abbreviated edition of our program, we talk with Marty and Gene Freese. This father and son team know where those films were shot. It's a look at Arizona movie locations.

Movie Saturday - Mining Westerns, 4/29/23

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:53:02 +0000

It's the end of the month and our Movie Saturday program. For this one, we talk about western movies involving mining.

Trudi Angell, 4/22/23

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:40:10 +0000

Documentary filmmaker Trudi Angell joins us for the hour. She produced a film highlighing the history in Baja, Calfornia of the pack trains that were used to get goods from the coast to rancheros and stores. Her star was 70-year-old Darío Higuera Meza who also made the leatherwork used on the journey. View more information about her film here.

Western Clippings, 4/15/23

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:43:25 +0000

On today's program, we look at the latest issue of Western Clippings. It's a newspaper/newsletter published by Boyd Magers. It's all about the Old West movies and the stars.

Nuggets, 4/8/23

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:49:34 +0000

It's our program about nothing. We call it "nuggets." It's about this, that, and, the other thing...

Movie Saturday - Chuckwagons in Westerns, 3/25/23

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:43:36 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program and we're featuring chuckwagons in westerns. There are more westerns than you might think...

Jerry Martin, Geronimo Great-Grandson, 3/18/23

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Jerry Martin, a great-grandson of Geronimo, joins us for the hour. He dispels some of the myths surrounding the Apache leader.

Barb Whiteis, 3/11/23

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:57:06 +0000

Barb Whiteis joins for the hour. She responded to our call for listeners to send us their favorite westerns and come on the show to talk about them. Barb also runs Caille Farm in Minnesota. She teaches all the basics of how to ride and care for a horse. Many of her students have gone on to win awards in competitive situations.

Tombstone Book Festival, 3/4/23

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:41:37 +0000

We traveled to Tombstone for their first annual Tombstone Book Festival. The event attracted numerous authors of the western genre. We talked with event organizer Doug Hocking, Bob Boze Bell and Stuart Rosebrook of True West Magazine, musician Carol Markstram, and, authors Chris Enss, Bill Markley, Manuela Schneider, Jenna Bommersbach, Harvey Stanbrough, Chris Mullin, Faro Phil, Melody Groves and Phil Mills, Jr.

Movie Saturday, Silent Westerns, 2/25/23

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:40:49 +0000

On this edition of Emil Franzi's Voices of the West we talk movies of the silent variety. It''s Movie Saturday and we're doing silent westerns.

Author Tom Zoellner, 2/18/23

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:46:52 +0000

Author Tom Zoellner joins us for the hour. His book, Rim to River, is a collection of essays he wrote while walking the length of Arizona--from the Utah border to the Mexican border.

Kelli Payne, 2/11/23

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:35:19 +0000

Joining us for the hour is Kelli Payne. She's the former president of the Oklahoma City Stock Exchange--one of the largest places for cattle sales in the U.S. Kelli is also a fifth-generation rancher in Oklahoma. Our topic is the agriculture industry and how important it is.

Author Deborah A. Fox, 2/4/23

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 01:03:12 +0000

Author Deborah A. Fox joins us to talk about her latest graphic novel called "The Man Who Beat Death Valley." It's based on the true story of William Lewis Manley, who along with a number of other people, who traversed Death Valley on their way to the California gold fields in 1849. The book is available here and here.

Movie Saturday - Snowy Westerns, 1/28/23

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:30:32 +0000

Looking at westerns that feature snow in them for our Movie Saturday program. Put a log on the fire and enjoy!!

Robert Sigman, 1/21/23

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:58:11 +0000

Robert Sigman of the Museum of Western Film History at Lone Pine, California joins us for the hour. Lone Pine and the nearby Alabama Hills are among the most iconic film locations in the U.S.

No Topic for Old Men, 1/14/23

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:31:04 +0000

It's a show about this, that and the other thing!

Dawn Moore, 1/7/23

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:43:00 +0000

Dawn Moore, the daughter of Clayton Moore--aka The Lone Ranger--joins us for the first show of the new year. She talks about growing up with a famous dad.

End of the Year 2022

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:36:24 +0000

It's out end of the year program! We take a look at the westerns released in 2022 as well as talk about a number of other things related to the Old West.

JD Semas, 12/10/22

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:33:24 +0000

Author and entrepreneur J.D. Semas joins us for the hour. His book is Man in the Arena. He's put together a real estate empire while giving back to his cowboy roots. He's also one of the original sponsors of the Reno Cattle Drive, that's part of the Reno Rodeo.

Garry Armstrong, 12/3/22

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:03:11 +0000

We asked you listeners for your favorite westerns and you've responded! Our first guest to talk about their favorite westerns is Garry Armstrong. He's out of Massachusetts, but grew up watching oaters. He joins us for the hour with a ton of funny anecdotes!

Movie Saturday - Western Turkeys, 11/26/22

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:26:47 +0000

Taking a look at westerns that are considered turkeys. It's our Movie Saturday show.

Todd Bracken, 11/19/22

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 02:52:13 +0000

Our guest is Todd Bracken. He's a jeweler by trade and a gold miner in his off time. The gold he extracts from his mine in Northern California is used to make one-of-a-kind pieces for his jewelry clients. He also collects a lot of historical stuff. Among his collection is an original letter written by Abraham Lincoln while Lincoln was still a small town lawyer. Todd Bracken's website is Todd Bracken Jewelers.com.

Jeff Mutz, 11/12/22

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:43:23 +0000

On our show for this hour is bladesmith Jeff Mutz. He operates jmutzknives.com out of California. He makes custom knives and regular knives for his customers. Jeff is affiliated with TrueGrit.com and CalKnives.org.

Kenny Call, 11/5/22

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:30:21 +0000

Actor and stuntman Kenny Call joins us. He was in Silverado and Lonesome Dove as well as a number of other movies. He's a former rodeo cowboy specializing in team roping.

Movie Saturday, Aussie Westerns, 10/29/22

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:33:21 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program. On this edition, we talk about the westerns of Australia. Many westerns have come from the Land of Down Under.

Casting Director and author Susan McCray, 10/22/22

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:53:57 +0000

Casting director and author Susan McCray joins us. We're talking about her latest children's book, Paddy Playtypus 2. It's a book to help kids deal with being different. The book is coming out the first week of November, 2022.

Shayla Conner, 10/15/22

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:38:13 +0000

Shayla Joe Conner joins us to talk about Native American Women and Girls gone missing. She is trying to raise that awareness. Shayla is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Learn more about this important issue at this website, Native Womens Wilderness.org

Nuggets, 10/8/22

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:38:44 +0000

It's one of our Nuggets programs--shows that talk about this, that and the other thing--as long as it relates to the West!

Joe Musso, 10/1/22

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 02:45:50 +0000

Our guest is Joe Musso. He worked for nearly all the studios in Hollywood in the art department. He's also an artist and has an incredible collection of movie memorabilia and numerous historic artifacts.

Movie Saturday, Female Character Actors, 9/24/22

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:20:43 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program streaming from the White Stallion Ranch. Topic is western female character actors.

WWA Author Bill Markley

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:58:58 +0000

We talk with Western Writers of America author Bill Markley about his latest book, Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody Plainsmen of the Legendary West. It looks at both men and how and why they became legends of the Old West. You can find it at Amazon.com.

Jim Rodgers

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:52:18 +0000

Our guest is Jim Rodgers. He's the founder of the founder Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) and a co-founder of the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS).

Bad Guys, Part Deux, 9/3/22

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:27:36 +0000

We're continuing our look at western bad guys. This week, we take a look at a bunch more western bad guys.

Movie Saturday, Bad Guys, 8/27/22

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:49:31 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday show. The topic is Hollywood bad guys. It's a topic that we'll be revisiting from time to time.

Author Tom Clagett, 8/20/22

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:50:03 +0000

Western Writers of America author Tom Clagett joins us to talk about his latest book, Blood West. It's a gothic western novel available at bunches of places including Amazon.com.

Mark Sankey, 8/13/22

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:50:09 +0000

Our guest for this show is Mark Sankey. He's with the Mescal Movie Set, which is a movie set east of Tucson. The original Monte Walsh movie starring Lee Marvin was filmed there. The set is being revised and is open for business!

Adolph Bandelier, 8/6/22

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 21:27:03 +0000

Some histoy for this show. We talk about Swiss-born Adolph Bendelier. He came to America and pursued a study of Indigenous Peoples of the American Southwest. Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico is named for him. August 6 would've been his birthday.

Movie Saturday, L.Q. Jones, 7/30/22

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:45:12 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program. For this edition, we highlight the life and career of Amerkican actor and director L.Q. Jones. He passed away in early July just shy of his 95th birthday.

Phil Spangenberger, 7/23/22

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:37:52 +0000

True West Magazine firearms editor Phil Spangenberger joins us for the hour. He's also produced Wild West shows and has served as a gun coach for a number of Hollywood productions.

Filmmaker Travis Mills, 7/16/22

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:59:48 +0000

We attempt to answer the question of what is a western. Our guest is filmmaker Travis Mills. He was on the show last year talking about his project of 12 Westerns in 12 Months. His company is Running Wild Films.

Eddie Dean, 7/9/22

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:56:17 +0000

We celebrate the life and music of B western star and recording artist Eddie Dean. July 9 would've been Eddie's 115th birthday.

July Nuggets, 7/2/22

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:36:31 +0000

It's our Nuggets show--a show basically about nothing. Think about an episode of Seinfeld but western...

Movie Saturday, 6/25/22

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:50:42 +0000

It's Movie Saturday and we're doing the movies of George Armstrong Custer. Historian and author Dan Gagliasso joins us to talk about Custer and what made him the man of hour, so to speak, on this, the anniversary day of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Al Fleming, 6/18/22

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:00:58 +0000

Author Al Fleming joins us. His book, Following That Dream From Elvis To Hollywood, chronicles when Al met Elvis when the actor and singer was making a movie in Western Florida in 1961. They became good friends and Elvis encouraged Al to come to Hollywood. The book is about those experiences. The reader won't be able to stop laughing, while getting a pretty good picture of what Hollywood was like in the 1960s.

Music of westerns & TV with guest John Komrada, 6/18/22

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:49:30 +0000

Retired musician and music arranger John Komrada joins us to talk about the music of western movies and television series.

WWA Author Melody Groves

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 00:50:38 +0000

Western Writers of America Melody Groves joins us to talk about her book, When Outlaws Wore Badges.

Anthony Quinn, 5/28/22

Sun, 29 May 2022 00:33:24 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program featuring the works of Anthony Quinn.

May Nuggets, 5/14/21

Sun, 15 May 2022 00:32:04 +0000

Today's show is one of those that has no particular topic. We call 'em "Nuggets."

Celebrating Gary Cooper, 5/7/22

Sun, 08 May 2022 00:34:30 +0000

Today, May 7, is the birthdate of American actor Gary Cooper. For this program, we celebrate his life and career.

Wild West Shows, 4/23/22

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:34:00 +0000

Wild West Shows is the topic of this week's show. Buffalo Bill Cody had to most successful show, but, he wasn't the only one to have a show. Lots of the B movie cowboy stars and extras got their start in a Wild West Show.

Author Bob Rosebrough, 4/16/22

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:40:43 +0000

Author Bob Rosebrough joins us for the hour. His book is A Place of Thin Veil: Life and Death in Gallup, New Mexico. The book is available at Amazon.com. The book chronicles some of the mysterious goings on in Gallup with the whites and Navajos.

Author Sherry Monahan, 4/9/22

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:51:05 +0000

Western Writers of America author Sherry Monahan joins us to talk about her latest book, The Tombstone Cookbook, available at Amazon.com.

April Nuggets, 4/2/22

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:49:52 +0000

For our first show of April, we delve into what we call "Nuggets." We touch on a number of topics including the most recent Academy Awards program and whatever happened to the character actors that we remember in the movies.

Gene Hackman Western Movies, 3/26/22

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:45:41 +0000

For our Movie Saturday show, we look at and talk about the western movies of Gene Hackman. He didn't make a ton of them, but those he made were quite memorable and good!

Dan Gagliasso, 3/19/22

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:36:59 +0000

March 19th is the birthdate of American western artist Charlie Russell. Film maker and author Dan Gagliasso joins us to talk about the life and career of Russell and why Russell is an important icon of the American Old West.

Phil Oelezen, 3/12/22

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:48:05 +0000

Musician Phil Oelezen joins us for the hour. By day, he's a financial planner. By night, he turns cowboy and brings happiness to those who hear his music.

Author Lynn Downey, 3/5/22

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:56:56 +0000

Author Lynn Downey joins us for the hour. She's the author of American Dude Ranch, a book about--you guessed it--dude ranches! She shares some great stories about early dude ranches and explains the ranches popularity.

First Talkies, 2/26/22

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:44:37 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program, we look at and talk about the first talkies of our favorite western stars. We'll talk about the movies of Buck Jones, Bob Steele, Tom Mix, Harry Carey and Tim McCoy.

Chris Enss, 2/19/22

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:30:43 +0000

Former Western Writers of America President Chris Enss joins us. We talked about women in western movies and television.

Larry Callies, 2/12/22

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:41:03 +0000

Larry Callies joins us for the hour. He's the founder and director of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg, TX. Larry is a cowboy and we explore the history of Black cowboys like Bass Reeves and Nat Love.

Author Bill Markley, 2/5/22

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:32:12 +0000

Western Writers of America author Bill Markley joins us the talk about his book, Geronimo & Sitting Bull, Leaders of the Legendary West. This book goes beyond what you learned in school or from the movies. Available at Amazon.com.

Movie Saturday, John Ford Films, 1/29/22

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:38:56 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program, we featured the movies of John Ford. Film historian Michael F. Blake joined us. We talked about the silent movies and talkies of Ford. We also talked about the Ford Stable of Actors.

Actor John Marrs, 1/8/22

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:58:59 +0000

Actor and filmmaker John Marrs joins us in the studio. He's part of the team that put together 12 Westerns in 12 Months.

WWA author Doug Hocking, 1/1/22

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:39:40 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us for the first show of 2022!

Christmas Movies, 12/18/21

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:34:31 +0000

It's our Movie Saturday program featuring cowboy Christmas movies streaming live from the White Stallion Ranch even though it was not the last Saturday of the month. That's because we're taking off next Saturday, which is Christmas Day.

Nuggets, 12/11/21

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:22:52 +0000

This hour is a bunch of nuggets--a little bit about this, that and the other thing.

Author Peter Hiller, 12/4/21

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:23:00 +0000

Author Peter Hiller joins us. He's the author of a book about Western artist Jo Mora.

Native American Films, 11/27/21

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:28:37 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program, we look into the films produced by Native Americans. We go all the way back to the silent era with our examination. November is Native American Month.

Filmmaker Travis Mills, 11/21/21

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:37:48 +0000

Filmmaker Travis Mills joins us. He's a co-founder of Running Wild Films, an independent film company that specializes in the Western genre. His company has mounted a project called 12 Westerns in 12 Months and it's just what you might think--one western a month for the next 12 months. His films are, in our opinion, are very well made and well-acted. Mills is not only one of the founders of the company, but he's also a producer/writer/director/actor of his films.

Character Actors, 11/13/21

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:27:46 +0000

How many westerns have you watched where you think you recognize that cowboy, but can't quite get the name? Sometimes that happens too often! For this program, we talk about those great character actors who add so much to enjoying a western!

Luther Nallie, 11/6/21

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:09:14 +0000

Our interview for this show is with Luther Nallie. He was the Trail Boss for the Sons of the Pioneers for more than 40 years. This interview comes by way of our friend, Susan McCray, and her nationally-syndicated radio show, Getting To Know You. She talked with Luther prior to his passing in early 2021.

Oscars & Oaters, 10/30/21

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:42:19 +0000

It's Movie Saturday and our show streams live from the White Stallion Ranch. Our topic is Oscars and Oaters--Oscar winning westerns and westerns that should have been included. This by no means is a definitive program--we will brings this topic up from time to time.

Author John Boessenecker, 10/23/21

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:24:35 +0000

Author John Boessenecker joins us to talk about his latest book, Wildcat. It's the story about the west's most notorious female outlaw Pearl Hart.

Bob Boze Bell & Faith Boice, 10/16/21

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:26:42 +0000

Two great guests for this show--Bob Boze Bell of True West Magazine and Faith Boice, President of the Empire Ranch Foundation Board.

Author & Columnist John Boston, 10/9/21

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:24:56 +0000

Author and columnist John Boston joins us. He writes for the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. He's also a recipient of a Will Rogers Lifetime Achievement Award.

Wild Bunch Film Festival, 10/2/21

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:59:17 +0000

We traveled to Wilcox, AZ for the annual Wild Bunch Film Festival being held in conjunction with the annual Rex Allen Days.

Remembering Don Collier, 9/25/21

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:59:54 +0000

For our Movie Saturday program streamed live from the White Stallion Ranch, we celebrated the life and career of Don Collier. He passed away from cancer last week at age 92. Susan McCray, the casting director for the High Chaparral TV series, joins us. She and Don have been close friends for the last 50 years.

Ray Benson-Western Music, 9/18/21

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:12:16 +0000

Asleep at the Wheel front man Ray Benson joins us to talk about Western music--the evolution of it and the people who played it. Asleep at the Wheel is scheduled to be in concert in Tucson Oct. 8. The band has been playing western music for the last 50 years.

Armorer Hannah Reed, 9/11/21

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:30:30 +0000

Hollywood armorer Hannah Reed joins us. She's just coming off her first movie serving as the lead armorer. She learned her trade from one of the best--her father, Thell Reed, who was one of the fastest guns in Hollywood and trained a ton of actors on how to use firearms.

Buffalo Bill - Showman, Kellen Cutsforth, 9/4/21

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:32:17 +0000

Western Writers of America author Kellen Cutsforth joins us for the hour to talk about entertainment legend Buffalo Bill. Cutsforth's latest book, Buffalo Bill and the Birth of American Celebrity, chronicles the life of the showman and how he brought the American Old West to audiences in the eastern U.S. as well as in Europe.

Movie Saturday, Dean Martin, 8/28/21

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:30:18 +0000

We're streaming live from the White Stallion Ranch for Movie Saturday. Our topic is Dean Martin.

Author Mark Edward Langley, 8/21/21

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:28:09 +0000

Mark Edward Langley returns to our microphones. He's the author of Arthur Takai mysteries--stories about a private detective who works with the Navajo Nation.

Hat Maker to the Stars Tom Hirt, 8/14/21

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:43:36 +0000

Cowboy Hat Maker to the Stars Tom Hirt joins us for the hour. He's been making hats the old-fashioned way (by hand) for a number of years. His first hat was for actor Sam Elliott. Tom also makes hats for Val Kilmer (Doc Holliday-1993 Tombstone) that Val markets on his website. Tom Hirt hats are a one-of-a-kind hat.

Stuntman Bunker de France, 8/7/21

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:41:24 +0000

Our show topic for this edition is our co-host and friend Bunker de France. We celebrate his birthday and talk about his work in the motion picture business as a stuntman. High Chaparral Casting Director Susan McCray is our guest.

Movie Saturday, Trains, 7/31/21

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:58:28 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us for Movie Saturday at the White Stallion Ranch. Our topic is train movies.

Stuntman Shawn Nash, 7/24/21

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:37:42 +0000

Stuntman Shawn Nash joins us for the hour with tons of stories

July Nuggets, 7/17/21

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:43:12 +0000

Today's program is all about the nuggets! It's a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

Scott Sargeant, 7/10/21

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:36:41 +0000

Former Olympian Scott Sargeant joins us for the hour to talk about his True Grit. He survived a fall down stairs and was told he was going to be a paraplegic for the rest of his life. He wouldn't have anything to do with that...

Western Clothing with Roger & Geneva Eads

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:14:53 +0000

Roger and Geneva Eads join us for the hour. They own Buckaroo Bobbins, an authentic Western and Victorian period General Store. Geneva makes sewing patterns for clothing that would please any Living Historian. Their motto: "Save A Day's Wages--Sew It Yourself." The website is buckaroobobbins.com.

Bo Hopkins, 6/26/21

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:45:20 +0000

Actor Bo Hopkins joins us for Movie Saturday at the White Stallion Ranch. Hopkins was in more than 100 films including American Graffiti, Midnight Express, and The Wild Bunch.

Forgotten Westerns, 6/19/21

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:43:53 +0000

On this show, we look at the westerns that were the spring boards for the westerns we watch today.

Cowboy Actor/Makeup Artist Larry Darr, 6/12/21

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:30:38 +0000

Retired cowboy actor turned makeup artist Larry Darr joins us. He worked on the Tombstone Territory and Bat Masterson shows. He also did makeup on the cast of the Loveboat during the show's run.

Fray Angelico Chavez, 6/5/21

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:23:15 +0000

Our topic is the life and career of Fray Angelico Chavez. He was a noted historian in New Mexico and historian of the Catholic Church.

Filmmaker Chris Burgard, 5/29/21

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:32:53 +0000

Filmmaker Chris Burgard is our guest. He's a former actor turned director and filmmaker. He's known for the 2007 documentary "Border" about the southern U.S. border.

Stuntman Jerry Gatlin, 5/22/21

Sun, 23 May 2021 00:26:32 +0000

We take a look at the life and career of Hollywood stuntman and stunt coordinator Jerry Gatlin. Gatlin worked with John Wayne and many other actors. He passed away March 2021.

Author and Western Consultant Bill Reynolds, 5/15/21

Sat, 15 May 2021 21:45:20 +0000

On today's show we'll talk with a guy who's been in the Western industry for more than 30 years. Bill Reynolds is an author, former owner of the Edward H. Bohlin Company, famous saddler and silversmith to the stars including Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, and The Lone Ranger. He also has been a consultant on a number of western films.

Actor Johnny Crawford, 5/8/21

Sun, 09 May 2021 00:23:53 +0000

This show focuses on the life and career of actor Johnny Crawford. He's best known as Mark McCain on "The Rifleman" but was also an accomplished musician.

Author Larry McMurtry, 5/1/21

Sun, 02 May 2021 00:23:58 +0000

A look at the life and career of the late author Larry McMurtry.

Actor Dick Powell, 4/17/21

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:26:33 +0000

On this edition we take a look at the career of actor Dick Powell. He did a fair share of westerns including producing Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre.

Why Cows Need Cowboys, 4/10/21

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 00:36:54 +0000

Why do cows need cowboys? We answer that question with Western Writers of America authors Nancy Plain and Rocky Gibbons. They're the editors of a new anthology written for the young adult demographic. The book, "Why Cows Need Cowboys", is available May 1st at a number of bookstores and Amazon.com.

Remembering actor Henry Darrow, 3/27/21

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:52:59 +0000

Our Movie Saturday show comes from the White Stallion Ranch. We remember the life and career of actor Henry Darrow, who played Monolito Montoya on the High Chaparral TV series. Joining us is HC Casting Director Susan McCray and actor Don Collier, who played Sam Butler on the show.

Beyond the Title, 3/20/21

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:25:05 +0000

This week's show takes a look beyond the title--be it movie, song, book or poetry.

Sidekicks! 3/13/21

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:31:22 +0000

This episode is all about those great sidekicks of the B Westerns!

The West in Perspective, 3/6/21

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:23:17 +0000

Let's put things in perspective. With the so-called cancel culture out to change or destroy that with which we grew up, we think it is time to put things in perspective. We'll talk about books and movies portraying the Old West that the cancel culture wants to eliminate. In essence, we've had enough. History is history--can't change that. But, we can look back on those movies and books and talk about the times in which those items were produced. That's what this show is all about.

Movie Saturday, 2/27/21

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:42:09 +0000

On this edition of Movie Saturday streaming live from the White Stallion Ranch, we talk about western movies under the radar and other movies you should consider adding to your watchlists.

Western Authors, 2/20/21

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:24:29 +0000

On this episode we talk about the Western authors who spurred the current generation of Western authors. Writers like Wister, Max Brand, and others.

Arizona Statehood, 2/13/21

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:15:54 +0000

On Feb. 14, 1912 Arizona was admitted to the Union as the 48th state. Our show delves into how the territory made it into the Union. Our guest is our radio friend Charles Heller.

Butterfield Stages, guest Gerald T. Anhert, 2/6/21

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:26:02 +0000

We're talkin' about the Butterfield Stage Line--it's freighting, the mail contracts and the passengers. Our guest is Gerald T. Anhert who is a recognized authority of the stage line. We also dispel the Hollywood rumors about Butterfield and Wells-Fargo.

Movie Saturday, Part Deux of screenplays with Stuart Rosebrook, 1/30/21

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:52:15 +0000

It's Part Deux of our look at what makes a great screenplay. True West magazine editor Stuart Rosebrook joins us to continue our discussion. And, we know we'll have to do another part to this story because of how much information there is about the subject.

Western musician Buck Helton, 1/23/21

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:29:56 +0000

Western musician and music historian Buck Helton joins us in studio to play some music and talk about western music.

Nuggets, 1/16/21

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:33:09 +0000

It's our takeoff on the Seinfeld show--about nothing. Actually, it's a bunch of nuggets that have been pesterin' us, so we gotta do 'em.

WWA author Doug Hocking, 1/9/21

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:17:29 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us with bunches of stories.

The Fastest Gun Alive - Guest is Thell Reed, 1/2/21

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 00:22:30 +0000

For our first show of 2021, we welcome to the microphones Thell Reed. He's the Fastest Gun Alive and has been since he was 15-years-old. Thell has toured with Wild West shows and Gene Autry shows. He's also an armorer and gun coach to the stars. His movie credits include "3:10 to Yuma" starring Russell Crowe, Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood," and, "Tombstone" starring Kurt Russell.

Movie Saturday, Screenwriters with guest Stuart Rosebrook, 12/26/20

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:31:58 +0000

It's our end-of-the-month show we call Movie Saturday. We streamed live from the White Stallion Ranch and our topic was screenplays and screenwriters--what makes a great story? Our guest is True West Magazine editor Stuart Rosebrook. His dad, Jeb Rosebrook, wrote the screenplay to Junior Bonner as well as a number of other films.

Movie Locations with guest Film Historian Marty Freese, 12/19/20

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 00:23:12 +0000

Movie locations is the topic of this show. Our guest is Film Historian and former Old Tucson tour guide Marty Freese.

Equine Osteopathy, 12/12/20

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:36:27 +0000

Steve Boice from the Horsen' Around Rescue joins us to talk about another way to treat horses by employing osteopathy--which involves evaluating the motion in the spine and lower limbs in three dimensions. Steve has been taking classes at clinic to learn more about this method and talks about how it will help with caring for the rescue animals.

December Nuggets, 12/5/20

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:18:47 +0000

Our scheduled guest was not able to make it, so we bring to you our December Nuggets program--a little something about this, that and the other thing.

Sparkin' Under the Stars, 11/28/20

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:29:22 +0000

It's our end-of-the-month program we call Movie Saturday. We also live stream the show from the White Stallion Ranch. Our topic for this edition is the Cowboy Couples we see on screen and off screen like Roy/Dale or Sam/Katherine.

Navajo Code Talkers, 11/21/20

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:11:36 +0000

Historian Zonnie Gorman joins us to talk about the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. Her father, Dr. Carl Gorman, was recruited by the Marine Corps to be a Code Talker. Ms. Gorman talks about how the Code Talkers came to be and their contributions to the war effort.

Tucsonans inducted into Rodeo Hall of Fame, 11/14/20

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:22:16 +0000

Our guest is John Rhodes. His father and grandfather were inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Rodeo Historical Society. Rhodes' grandfather, John, was also instrumental in starting the Tucson Rodeo in 1925.

WWA author Johnny D. Boggs, 11/7/20

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:22:09 +0000

On this edition, we talk with Western Writers of America author Johnny D. Boggs. He is the winner of 8 Spur Awards for his writing. He is also a recent inductee to the Western Writers Hall of Fame. And, he's the recipient of the Owen Wister Award.

Movie Saturday, Cattle Drive movies, 10/31/20

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:18:46 +0000

Our end-of-the-month show is Movie Saturday live at the White Stallion Ranch. Our topic: Cattle drive movies, Horse drive movies, stampedes.

Remembering author Max Evans, 10/24/20

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:18:45 +0000

We celebrate the life of western author Max Evans who passed away in August 2020. Joining us is New Mexico author Robert Nott, who co-authored a book with Evans about director Sam Peckinpah.

Actor Don Collier & Casting Director Susan McCray, 10/17/20

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 00:35:18 +0000

Our show today celebrates Don Collier's 92nd birthday. He joins us by phone along with Susan McCray, the casting director for the High Chaparral show. Susan's late husband, Kent, was the production manager for the show.

Character Actor Richard Jaeckel, 10/10/20

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:27:29 +0000

Author Gene Freese joins us to talk about character actor Richard Jaeckel and Gene's book, "Hollywood's Man of Character: Richard Jaeckel" available at Amazon.com

Author Mark C. Jackson

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:18:02 +0000

Western Writers of America author Mark C. Jackson joins us to talk about his books and music. He's the author of An Eye for an Eye and The Great Texas Dance.

Brimley, de Haviland, Cristal, 9/26/20

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:36:05 +0000

It's Movie Saturday and we're at the White Stallion Ranch! Our topic is the body of works from the late Olivia de Haviland, the late Linda Cristal, and the late Wilford Brimley. Joining us is WWA author and retired Hollywood makeup artist Michael F. Blake. Also with us is singer/songwriter Carol Markstrom.

Cowboy Artist Charlie Russell, 9/19/20

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:17:10 +0000

Our topic is the like and the works of cowboy artist Charlie Russell. Dan Gagliasso joins us to talk about his presentation about Russell at the Univ. of Oklahoma.

Old Tucson Closing, 9/12/20

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 00:16:23 +0000

Old Tucson is closing. On the show, freelance writer Scott Dyke joins Harry Alexander, Bunker de France and Todd Roberts to talk about the closure, the importance of the movie location and what could be done with the property.

Author Vicky J. Rose, 9/5/20

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:22:36 +0000

Western Writers of America author Vicky J. Rose joins us to talk about her books and the movie she's producing, Lost Pines. She also writes under the pen name of Easy Jackson.

Knock Out at the K.O. Corral

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:30:01 +0000

It's Movie Saturday and we are streaming live from the White Stallion Ranch north of Tucson. Our topic is best fight scenes in movie and TV westerns. Author Gene Freese joins us.

Byrd is the Word!

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:20:35 +0000

Our guest is Tucson cowboy and metal worker Byrd Moss. He's a native Tucsonan with tons of stories!

Arizona Rangers - guest Ranger Steve Utter, 8/15/20

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:14:09 +0000

Our topic this week is the Arizona Rangers. Historian and Arizona Ranger Steve Utter joins us to talk about the history of the organization.

Author Mark Langley, 8/8/20

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:13:41 +0000

Author Mark Langley joins us to talk about his latest book, Death Waits in the Dark. The book takes place in modern-day New Mexico in the Four Corners area.

Author Chris Enss, 8/1/20

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 00:21:09 +0000

Western Writers of America President Chris Enss joins us talking about the WWA and its members and what the organization is all about. Plus, we talk with her about her books.

Actor Bruce Boxleitner, 7/25/20

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:37:58 +0000

Our guest for this edition of the Voices of the West is actor Bruce Boxleitner. You remember him from sci-fi movies like Tron. He starred in How The West was Won with James Arness.

Cowboy Justice: Real vs Reel, 7/18/20

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:15:58 +0000

The panel takes on the topic of cowboy justice. What is it? Did it exist? We explore the topic from the point of view of Real vs Reel.

Ten for Texas! 7/11/20

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:15:05 +0000

On this show the panel talks about movies made in and/or about Texas.

Remembering a Cowboy Yankee Doodle Dandy, 7/4/20

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:26:47 +0000

The found of the show, Emil Franzi, was born on the Fourth of July. Our panel remembers Franzi on his day.

Cowboy Way TV Show cast, 6/27/20

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 18:08:42 +0000

On today's show, we talk with members of the cast of the INSP TV show "The Cowboy Way: Alabama" by phone. The show is going into its seventh season and mirrors the everyday life of three cowboys. Cody Harris and Chris "Booger" Brown are our guests.

Custer movies, Dan Gagliasso, 6/20/20

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:24:04 +0000

Today's program features Dan Gagliasso, an author, western historian, movie consultant and former bull rider. Our topic is General George Armstrong Custer and the movies about him and/or the Little Big Horn. Todd Roberts is in Los Angeles. Harry Alexander and Bunker de France are in Tucson.

Movie Colorization, 6/13/20

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 17:09:35 +0000

To color or not to color... we take on the topic of movie colorization. Our panel includes WWA author Kellen Cutsforth, Todd Roberts, Bunker de France and Harry Alexander.

All About Rodeo, 6/6/20

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:20:27 +0000

Our guest is Russell True, owner of the White Stallion Ranch in Tucson. Our topic is rodeo.

Movie Saturday, Clayton Moore, 5/30/20

Sun, 31 May 2020 19:52:17 +0000

On this edition of Movie Saturday, we talk about the works of Clayton Moore. Best known as the Lone Ranger from the TV series, Moore appeared in hundreds of movies and serials before the Lone Ranger.

Cowboys and the Horses they rode in on...

Sun, 24 May 2020 00:15:11 +0000

The horse of the movie and TV cowboy sometimes were more popular than the cowboy. We talk about those and who rode what.

Rhymin' on the Range, 5/16/20

Sun, 17 May 2020 00:21:29 +0000

We're doing another edition of Cowboy Poetry on this show. Bunker de France and Harry Alexander recite some old cowboy poetry. Todd Roberts is with us from Los Angeles.

O'odham vs Apache, 5/9/20

Sun, 10 May 2020 00:16:31 +0000

A really cool discussion with Deni Seymour, David Tenaro and Tony Burrel about an Easter Day battle between the Apache and the O'odham with the Apache losing the battle.

May Nuggets, 5/2/20

Sun, 03 May 2020 00:18:48 +0000

Just a general show about general things. David Crockett and some pioneer history are featured.

Movie Saturday, Rex Allen, 4/25/20

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:14:38 +0000

Rex Allen is our topic for this month's Movie Saturday.

Author Chris Enss, 4/18/20

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:22:02 +0000

WWA author Chris Enss joins us to talk about women's suffrage in the Old West and the Pinkerton's. Her latest book is "No Place for a Woman" which is about women's suffrage.

Old West guns, 4/11/20

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:29:18 +0000

We're talkin' Old West guns and a Tucson-area subdivision where the streets are named for Old West firearms. Joining us in studio is firearms expert Treavor Schultz, Arizona Daily Star "Streets Smarts" columnist David Leighton, and, Todd Roberts in Los Angeles.

Author Michael Farmer on Geronimo

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:25:42 +0000

We talk with author Michael Farmer about his latest book on Geronimo called "Geronimo: Prisoner of War for 23 years"

Movie Saturday, Mar. 28, 2020

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 20:48:15 +0000

On this edition of Movie Saturday we pan for some movie nuggets. We talk about some of the new releases as well as some favorites and talk about the career of the late Kenny Rogers.

Director and Stuntman Hal Needham, 3/21/20

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:42:54 +0000

On this show we talk about the career of Hal Needham. He at one time was the highest paid stuntman in Hollywood. He also directed the "Smokey & The Bandit" movie franchise. Guesting over the phone with us is author Gene Freese. Arizona Daily Star columnist David Leighton joins us in studio.

Cowboy Cookin' with Kent Rollins, 3/14/20

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:27:55 +0000

Our guest is Cowboy Chuck Wagon Master Kent Rollins. We talk about cowboy cookin' on the trail as well as preview Kent's newest book, "Faith, Family & The Feast." It's a collection of cowboy chuck wagon recipes and stories about the trail. You can find his book at the major book stores as well as Amazon.com.

Movie Saturday with Gene Freese, 2/29/20

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:36:49 +0000

For this edition of Movie Saturday, we talk with author Gene Freese about his latest book, "The Western Films of Robert Mitchum, Hollywood's Cowboy Rebel." We're at the White Stallion Ranch for this interview with Gene. Todd Roberts joins us from Hollywood.

Voices of the West, Cowboy Poetry with guest Bill Black. 2/22/20

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:28:00 +0000

Cowboy poetry is our topic for this edition of the program. Tucson cowboy poet Bill Black joins Harry Alexander and Bunker de France.

Remembering Kirk Douglas, 2/15/20

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:22:59 +0000

Kirk Douglas passed in early Feb. 2020. He did only 18 westerns, but his body of work was incredible. Bunker de France, Harry Alexander and Todd Roberts talk about the work of Douglas.

Six Gun Justice podcast preview, 2/8/20

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:59:03 +0000

On this edition of the show we talk with author Paul Bishop. He is starting a new western-genre podcast called "Six Gun Justice." They debut their show on Feb. 17. Recommend highly!!

John Ford Birthday, 2/1/20

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:20:00 +0000

On this edition of the program, we celebrate the birthday of legendary director John Ford, who was born on Feb. 1. True West Magazine Senior Editor Stuart Rosebrook joins us.

Movie Saturday, 1/25/20

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 03:24:09 +0000

It's the last Saturday of the month and we talk about movies. This time, we're broadcasting from the White Stallion Ranch just north of Tucson and we'll talk about the movies filmed on that property going back to 1939.

A Fistful of Spaghetti, 1/18/20

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 00:24:38 +0000

On this edition, we talk about those great Spaghetti Westerns that propelled Clint Eastwood to stardom.

Author Doug Hocking on Gadsden Purchase, 1/11/20

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:29:28 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us to talk about the Gadsden Purchase. That purchase by the U.S. made possible southern Arizona and southern New Mexico.

WWA author Johnny D. Boggs, 1/4/20

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 00:22:54 +0000

For our first show of the year, we welcome WWA author Johnny D. Boggs. His latest book, “The American West on Film,” is our topic.

Wrapping up 2019, 12/28/19

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:33:28 +0000

Last show of 2019. We wrap up the year in movies and books.

Author Chris Enss

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:24:14 +0000

On this edition we talk with Western Writers of America author Chris Enss about her latest book, "According to Kate." It's all about Big Nose Kate who probably knew Doc Holliday more than anyone else.

Cowboy Christmas, 12/14/19

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:16:49 +0000

On this edition, Bunker and Harry talk about cowboys and celebrating Christmas.

Cowboy Boots History

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:18:36 +0000

On this edition of the show we talk about cowboy boots and where they came from. Some history...

Movie Saturday, Glenn Strange, 11/30/19

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:19:43 +0000

On our Movie Saturday program we highlight character actor Glenn Strange, better known as "Sam the bartender" from "Gunsmoke." Strange appeared in almost 600 westerns as well as a number of other genres including horror, where he played the Frankenstein monster.

Author Bill Markley, 11/23/19

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:21:07 +0000

Western Writers of America author Bill Markley joins us to talk about his latest book, "Jesse James & Billy the Kid: Legendary Outlaws of the West" which you'll find at all of your favorite bookstores and Amazon.com.

November Nuggets, 11/16/19

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:22:31 +0000

Today's program is what we call "nuggets." Items that we like to get to, but never can. Think of it like an episode of "Seinfeld." It's a show about nothing!

Author John Layne

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:27:35 +0000

Author John Layne joins us to talk about his latest book, “Gunslingers: A Story of the Old West.” It’s a novel about, you guessed it, gunslingers. His book is available at Amazon.com.

Actor Patrick Wayne

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:25:00 +0000

We have the honor and pleasure to talk with actor Patrick Wayne about his film and television work as well as how it was growing up as the son of John Wayne

Authors Michael Farmer & Doug Hocking

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:20:58 +0000

On this edition, we talk with authors Michael Farmer and Doug Hocking. The topic is Farmer's book, Apacheria: True Stories of Apache Culture 1860-1920. We asked Doug Hocking to join us because he wrote reviews of Farmer's books. Both are members of the Western Writers of America.

Author Frank Norris, 10/12/19

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 00:19:25 +0000

On this program, we talk about author Frank Norris. He was an author in the late 1880s and 1890s. One of his more important books was “Octopus.”

Cowboy Comix, 10/05/19

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 00:15:01 +0000

Remember cowboy comics? Collect any? That's our topic for this program with guest Kellen Cutsforth.

"MacKenna's Gold," 9/28/19

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 07:20:00 +0000

For our end-of-the month movie show, which we did from Elgin, AZ, we talk about MacKenna's Gold which was release 50 years ago. Some say the movie is great. Others say it should've never been made. Joining us is John Komrada. We were in Elgin to give a talk about the original Monte Walsh.

John Rhodes and Rodeo Champions, 9/21/19

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 00:17:03 +0000

On this show, we talk with John Rhodes about his father and grandfather being World Champion Rodeo winners. John is also a descendant of the Tewksbury clan that was part of the Pleasant Valley War in the early 1900s in Arizona.

"Oklahoma!", 9/14/19

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 06:43:00 +0000

On this edition of Voices of the West, preview the movie "Oklahoma!" to be shown by the Empire Ranch Foundation at the Loft Cinema in Tucson. We talk with ERF advisory board member John Komrada about the musical. Komrada is a retired Nashville music arranger.

Tucson journalist David Leighton, 9/7/19

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 19:31:01 +0000

On this episode, we talk with Tucson journalist David Leighton about an Arizona institution, photography-wise--Ray Manley. Manley's photos graced the cover of Arizona Highways Magazine for many years as well as other magazines like National Geographic.

Author Gene Freese, 8/24/19

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:32:23 +0000

On today's program, we talk with author Gene Freese. He's written a number of books on western character actors and stuntmen. His latest is coming out in December 2019 "The Western Films of Robert Mitchum." Plus, we talk about stuntmen and cowboy fights!

Author Robert N. Watt

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:17:47 +0000

Author Robert N. Watt joins us from the UK to talk about his area of interest and expertise--three years of the American Indian Wars. He devoted 19 years to become an expert on three years of the Apache Wars from 1879-1881. Apologies for the fading in and out of the telephone. It's a trans-Atlantic connection.

Old Time Radio Westerns, 8/10/19

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:17:50 +0000

On this show, we talk about the Old Time Radio Westerns that were on the radio when many of us were growing up. Featured shows include: Gunsmoke, Hopalong Cassidy, Cisco Kid, Roy Rogers, and, Tales of the Texas Rangers.

Author Lance J. Dorrel, 8/3/19

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:23:55 +0000

Author Lance J. Dorrel joins us for this show. His book is "Dance with Death An Irishman at the Little Bighorn." It's his debut western about an Irish soldier of fortune at the Little Bighorn.

National Day of the Cowboy, 7/27/19

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:22:39 +0000

July 27 was the National Day of the Cowboy and on this program, Harry Alexander and Bunker de France talk about the origins of the cowboy and some of the customs.

Nuggets & more, 7/20/19

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:23:13 +0000

Talkin' the Old West with a bunch of nuggets...

Author and wildlife artist Nancy Quinn, 7/13/19

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:56:50 +0000

On this show, we talk with Nancy Quinn, wildlife artist and author. Her first book, “Go West, Young Woman,” was awarded a Will Rogers Medallion in 2018. Her second book is “Stay West, Young Woman.” Both are available at Amazon.com.

Celebrating Franzi on Fourth of July, 7/6/19

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:21:04 +0000

On this program, we talk about Emil Franzi, the founder of this show. He passed away two years ago. He was a Yankee Doodle Dandy, born on the Fourth of July. Included are segments from past shows we thought were among his best.

Monte Walsh 1970, 6/29/19

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:24:37 +0000

Today’s show is about Monte Walsh–the first one produced in 1970. Our guests are True West Magazine Editor Stuart Rosebrook and from Hollywood, Todd Roberts. Todd’s dad, Bobby Roberts, was the producer of the picture and Todd got to accompany his dad on the set. We also talk about star Lee Marvin.

WWA conference, 6/22/19

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 22:18:56 +0000

We take our microphones to the 2019 Western Writers of America convention June 19-22.

Guest - author Candy Moulton, 6/15/19

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:06:10 +0000

WWA author Candy Moulton joins us to preview the up-coming WWA convention in Tucson June 19-22 and talk about her new book "The Mormon Handcart Migration, 'Tounge nor Pen can never tell the Sorrow'""

Guest WWA author Bill Markley, 6/8/19

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:18:36 +0000

Author Bill Markley joins us to talk about his latest book about Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson.

June Nuggets, 6/1/19

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:13:23 +0000

A little bit of this and a little bit of that. We call 'em Nuggets

John Wayne & John Ford

Sun, 26 May 2019 00:16:04 +0000

Taking a look at the movies that John Wayne made with John Ford. The show is honoring the birthday of John Wayne which is May 26.

Author John Richard Marsh, 5/18/19

Sun, 19 May 2019 00:21:49 +0000

John Richard Marsh joins us to talk about his latest book, "The Secret of Sunrise Mountain."

The Transcontinental Railroad Anniversary, 5/11/19

Sun, 12 May 2019 00:18:45 +0000

On this episode we talk about the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869

The Mysterious Rider, 5/4/19

Sun, 05 May 2019 00:13:28 +0000

A look at the 1938 film The Mysterious Rider. All of the exterior shots were filmed in the area where Old Tucson Movie Studios is located. This film was made before the studios were built. It stars Douglass Dumbrille, Sidney Toler and Russell Hayden. You can find this film at our YouTube Channel.

Red River with John Wayne, 4/27/19

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000

It's Movie Saturday! On this episode, we talk about the great John Wayne movie Red River. Our guest is Elisabeth Klingler, president of the Tucson Chapter TCM Backlot. The group recently brought Rio Bravo to town for a screening.

Cowboy Poetry, 4/20/19

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Cowboy poet and musician Buck Helton joins us as we celebrate National Cowboy Poetry Week.

More Nuggets, 4/13/19

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 20:29:00 +0000

This episode covers anything and everything about the Old West. We call it "nuggets."

Actor Morgan Woodward, 3/30/19

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000

It's Movie Saturday. On this episode we profile Morgan Woodward. He was Shotgun Gibbs in the Wyatt Earp TV show. He also played the "quiet man" in Cool Hand Luke. Woodward was also a frequent guest star on Gunsmoke.

Junior Bonner - The Book & the Movie, 3/23/19

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 20:09:00 +0000

On this episode we talk with Stuart Rosebrook of True West Magazine about Junior Bonner. Stuart's father wrote the book and the screenplay for the movie which starred Steve McQueen.

All about Cattle Drives, 3/16/19

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000

This episode explores how the cowboys got their cattle to market. We talk about some of the more famous cattle drives of the Old West.

The American Cowboy, 3/2/19

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000

A look at the American Cowboy and his origins.

The Rifleman's Paul Fix, 2/23/19

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

You've seen Paul Fix as the sheriff in The RIfleman. Paul Fix was a fixture in many westerns of yesteryear. We profile him in this episode

Buried Treasure of the Old West

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Guest author Pete Netzel joins us to talk about the lost treasures of the Old West.

The Great Stuntman Yakima Canuut, 2/9/19

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Hollywood stuntman Neil Summers joins us to talk about the legendary stuntman Yakima Canuut. Yak was the granddaddy of the modern-day bar fight.

Doug Hocking on Forts, 1/26/19

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Western Writers of America author Doug Hocking joins us to talk about the forts of the Arizona and New Mexico Territory, their purpose and what happened to many of them.

Open Show Nuggets, 1/19/19

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

We call 'em "Nuggets" because it's a little bit of everything.

Boggs on Steinbeck, 1/12/19

Sun, 13 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Western Writers of America author Johnny D. Boggs talks with us about John Steinbeck and Steinbeck's westerns

TV Westerns, 1/5/19

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

First episode of the year is all about some of those great television westerns of yesteryear with retired Nashville music arranger John Komrada