How the West Was 'Cast

Matthew Chernov & Andrew Patrick Nelson

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Whether you grew up watching the movies of John Wayne, cut your teeth on Clint Eastwood’s “Man with No Name” trilogy, or consider Kevin Costner to be the screen’s quintessential cowboy star, HOW THE WEST WAS ‘CAST is just the podcast you’ve been waiting for. Join screenwriter and journalist Matthew Chernov and film historian Andrew Patrick Nelson as they discuss the beloved masterpieces, forgotten treasures, and curious cult movies that make up the Western film genre. From the timeless classics of the 1940s and ‘50s, to the bold and bloody titles of the 1960s and ‘70s, to the prestige Wes...

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  • Great Western Movie Posters - with Artist Tracy StuckeyMar 31, 2026 · 2 hr 24 min
  • BONUS EPISODE! The Lone Pine Film FestivalSep 1, 2025 · 42 min
  • The Thicket (2024) - with Director Elliott LesterJul 29, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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  • The Searchers (1956) - with Author Glenn FrankelFeb 14, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
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