Best Dead Scene Cast Podcasts (2025)

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Movies That Were Surprisingly Good Discussion 20:51

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20h ago20:51

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In this episode, the crew discusses films that were either better than the reception they received at the time of their release or have aged well over time upon rewatching. We list the top films that stand out to us the most and debate each other on our selections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is Netflix Still Netflix? 25:20

4d ago25:20

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In this episode, the crew discusses the gigantic streaming platform Netflix and whether it is still considered the premier platform for television and film. We debate which other streaming apps and channels might be taking over the top spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Box o’ Rocks: A Silver Mine, a Fake Funeral, and a Coward’s Revenge 20:38

4d ago20:38

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Originally Aired: September 23, 1956 In Gunsmoke #233, “Box o’ Rocks,” a humble old prospector named Packy Roundtree is supposedly laid to rest—until Marshal Matt Dillon pries open the coffin and finds only rocks. As it turns out, Packy faked his death to escape the brutal Jeb Cruder, a sadistic bully with a grudge and an eye on Packy’s secret silv…

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Thick 'n Thin: Grits, Guns, and a Friendship on the Brink 20:41

5d ago20:41

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Originally Aired: September 16, 1956 In Gunsmoke #232, “Thick 'n Thin,” long-time partners Odie Perkins and Brace McCoy are at war—over sour grits. What starts as a spat over cooking spirals into a full-blown feud, with bullets flying between barn and house on their shared homestead. Marshal Matt Dillon steps in to restore order, but it’ll take mor…

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Best Performance: Jamie Foxx 11:12

6d ago11:12

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In this episode, the crew discusses the career of legendary actor and entertainer Jamie Foxx and debates his best performance. We share our takes on which films and TV shows showcase Jamie's skills at their peak and offer both praise and criticism of his filmography overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Belle’s Back: Secrets, Sisters, and a Fugitive's Return 21:17

6d ago21:17

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Originally Aired: September 9, 1956 In Gunsmoke #231, “Belle’s Back,” Belle Ainsley returns to Dodge after three years away—and immediately stirs up old memories, deeper secrets, and dangerous consequences. She claims she was abducted by the outlaw Jess Crider and forced to flee, but her younger sister Phyllis isn’t buying it. When Phyllis vanishes…

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Old Pal: A Marshal’s Hunt for a Friend Turned Fugitive 21:15

6d ago21:15

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Originally Aired: September 2, 1956 In Gunsmoke #230, “Old Pal,” Marshal Matt Dillon is stunned when fresh clues suggest that his close friend Jim Rankin—believed murdered during a robbery in El Paso—may actually be alive and involved in the very crime that supposedly killed him. As Dillon follows the trail, he uncovers a tangled web involving stol…

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No Sale: A Gunman’s Threat and a Gambler’s Bluff 21:08

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Originally Aired: August 26, 1956 In Gunsmoke #229, “No Sale,” Kitty and Sam are offered a suspiciously high price for the Long Branch Saloon by two strangers—Brice and Temple. When Kitty declines, threats begin to fly, and it becomes clear the buyers have a deadly backup plan: kill Sam if Kitty won’t sign. With Marshal Dillon on alert and a surpri…

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Episodes & Seasons That Ruined Series Discussion 55:22

8d ago55:22

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In this episode, the crew discusses great TV shows that were ruined by a bad season or a series of poor episodes that changed our opinions of the series overall. Each of us picks a show and explains why we felt the series could not recover after those missteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Annie Oakley: A Rifle, a Lie, and a Woman’s Desperation 21:29

8d ago21:29

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Originally Aired: August 19, 1956 In Gunsmoke #228, “Annie Oakley,” a bitter love triangle erupts into murder on the plains near Dodge. When Kate Kinsman’s husband is shot dead with a Sharps rifle, all signs point to Ed Dolliver, the man she accused of pursuing her. But Marshal Dillon isn’t convinced by appearances—or by Kate’s tearful accusations.…

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Snakebite: The Drifter, the Dog, and a Deadly Lie 21:29

9d ago21:29

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Originally Aired: August 12, 1956 In Gunsmoke #227, “Snakebite,” an old drifter named Pony Thompson rides into Dodge for his annual drink—only to have his dog shot in cold blood by a cruel stranger. When the shooter turns up murdered, suspicion falls on Pony. But as Marshal Dillon digs deeper, he uncovers a darker betrayal: a partner’s treachery, a…

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Sweet and Sour: The Woman Who Turned Men Deadly 21:26

11d ago21:26

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Originally Aired: August 5, 1956 In Gunsmoke #226, “Sweet and Sour,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester return from Wichita only to cross paths with Rena Decker, a seemingly innocent young woman with a dangerous gift for stirring men into violence. After saving her from a drunken brute at the train station, Matt brings her to Dodge, where she quickly …

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Iconic TV Scenes Discussion 27:55

11d ago27:55

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In this episode, the crew discusses scenes from our favorite TV shows that we still think about today. These scenes are either iconic moments in TV history or memorable moments that meant a lot to us as kids and young adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dead End Media Group

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How to Kill a Woman: Vengeance, Guilt, and a Gunman's Code 23:47

12d ago23:47

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Originally Aired: October 31, 1953 In Gunsmoke #080, “How to Kill a Woman,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates a series of brutal stagecoach attacks where robbery turns to senseless murder. As suspicion circles a stoic station master and a cold-blooded drifter named Nat Pilcher, Dillon uncovers a haunting backstory of betrayal, obsession, and a killi…

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America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (from the Dead End Sports Cast) 50:15

13d ago50:15

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In this episode, we review the latest sports documentary from Netflix about the rise and success of the Dallas Cowboys from 1950 to the present day, titled America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. We discuss why this documentary was released now instead of earlier, and we debate whether Jerry Jones is using it as a way to give himself credit fo…

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Wrong Man: A Mistaken Identity and a Murderous Truth 25:57

13d ago25:57

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In Gunsmoke #135, “Wrong Man,” homesteader Sam Rickers rides into Dodge with what he claims is the body of outlaw Bob Hobart—gunning for a $1,000 reward. But Marshal Dillon quickly realizes the corpse isn’t Hobart at all, but an innocent man, Jake Haney, mistaken for an outlaw. When Jake’s grieving partner arrives in town demanding justice, Sam’s l…

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How to Kill a Friend: A Gunman’s Ultimatum and a Marshal’s Resolve 23:54

13d ago23:54

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In Gunsmoke #076, “How to Kill a Friend,” two crooked gamblers—Ben Corder and Harry Duggan—try to buy Marshal Matt Dillon’s favor, then send a rifle shot through his office window when he won’t bend. Run out of Dodge, they slink back with hired gun Tolk Marlin—an old trail partner of Matt’s, twisted by a past mob beating in Silver City. Tolk gives …

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Cain: A Riverboat Past and a Reckoning in Dodge 30:05

14d ago30:05

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In Gunsmoke #042, “Cain,” a quiet musician named Cain Vestal arrives in Dodge on his way to Arizona to die—but when he sees a face from the past, his plans change. Years of sorrow and betrayal boil to the surface as Cain prepares to settle an old score with powerful landowner Joel Adams, a man who once destroyed the life of the woman Cain loved. De…

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Best & Worst Sequels Discussion 27:06

15d ago27:06

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In this episode, the crew has a conversation about some of the best and worst sequels to classic films or well-known blockbusters. In this discussion, we will give our reasons why these sequels were great or disappointing, and also talk about upcoming sequels that may end up facing a similar fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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The Lynching: Justice by Rope in a Lawless Land 30:17

15d ago30:17

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Originally Aired: August 16, 1952 In Gunsmoke #017, “The Lynching,” Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the raw violence of frontier justice when a mob takes the law into its own hands. After the murder of Job Powell, a young drifter named Billy Saxton is accused and lynched without a trial. Dillon must untangle a web of guilt, silence, and manipulation—…

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Lost Rifle: A Boy’s Secret and a Marshal’s Gamble 21:51

17d ago21:51

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Originally Aired: July 29, 1956 In Gunsmoke #225, “Lost Rifle,” a man is shot dead while fishing, and Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself under pressure to arrest Ben Tipple—a hot-tempered man with motive, but no evidence against him. As Dodge buzzes with speculation, the truth lies in the hands of a scared young boy, Andy Spangler, who knows more th…

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Hitch (20th Anniversary) 49:12

18d ago49:12

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 classic American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith, along with Eva Mendes and Kevin James, titled Hitch. We discuss whether this film still holds up as an all-time romantic comedy and debate whether this is a top 3 lead role by Will Smith. Learn more about y…

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Lynching Man: Vengeance, Mistakes, and the Price of Justice 21:14

18d ago21:14

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Originally Aired: July 22, 1956 In Gunsmoke #224, “Lynching Man,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the hanging of a newcomer named Hank Blennis, apparently lynched for horse theft. But what begins as a search for justice soon uncovers a tangle of revenge and misplaced hatred. A man named Charlie Drain, still haunted by his father’s wrongful lynchin…

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Letter of the Law: A Marshal’s Judgment and a Family’s Stand 21:36

20d ago21:36

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Originally Aired: July 15, 1956 In Gunsmoke #223, “Letter of the Law,” Marshal Matt Dillon is ordered to evict Brandon Teak from his homestead for a bureaucratic oversight—his failure to register the deed. Once a notorious gunslinger, Teak has traded violence for a quiet life with his pregnant wife, Sarah. But the law, pushed by land baron Lee Spra…

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Peacemaker Season 1 34:36

20d ago34:36

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In this episode, we review the first season of the Max original superhero series from the mind of James Gunn, starring John Cena and Danielle Brooks, titled Peacemaker. We discuss why this series has become a big hit for fans of the DC Cinematic Universe, and we debate whether John Cena is a good lead actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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The Usual Suspects (30th Anniversary) 35:34

22d ago35:34

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 1995 crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak, and Kevin Spacey, titled The Usual Suspects. We discuss how well this film holds up and debate whether it's on the list of all-time plot t…

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War of the Worlds 24:42

25d ago24:42

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In this episode, we review the 2025 screenlife science fiction thriller War of the Worlds, based on H.G. Wells’s 1898 novel and starring Ice Cube. We discuss whether this movie is meant to be taken seriously as a full-length film, and we debate whether Ice Cube has moved into more irrelevance as an actor since his heyday in the late 1990s to early …

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Eyes of Wakanda 37:51

27d ago37:51

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In this episode, we review the new Disney+ original miniseries from the Marvel Cinematic Universe titled Eyes of Wakanda. We discuss whether this series made us more or less interested in the lore, world-building, and history of Wakanda, and we also debate whether it is a good sign that the MCU is headed in the right direction, especially with Blac…

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Passive Resistance: Sheep, Violence, and the Strength Not to Fight 21:03

27d ago21:03

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Originally Aired: July 8, 1956 In Gunsmoke #222, “Passive Resistance,” Dodge City is divided when Gideon Seek, a gentle, gunless sheep herder, becomes the target of cattlemen determined to drive him out by violence. Refusing to fight back or even name his attackers, Gideon stands by his pacifist beliefs—even as his sheep are slaughtered, his home i…

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Gun for Chester: A Deadly Grudge from South Texas 21:06

28d ago21:06

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Originally Aired: July 1, 1956 In Gunsmoke #221, “Gun for Chester,” Chester Proudfoot is haunted by the arrival of Ace Ledbetter, a man from his mysterious past in South Texas. Convinced Ledbetter has come to Dodge to kill him, Chester grows increasingly desperate, even as Matt Dillon struggles to separate paranoia from real danger. When a violent …

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Weapons 1:26:34

29d ago1:26:34

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In this episode, we review the 2025 mystery horror film written, produced, and directed by Zach Cregger, starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, titled Weapons. We discuss whether this film is the best horror movie of the year and debate if the plot stuck the landing with its big reveal at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Sunday Supplement: Writers, Warpaths, and the Pawnee Totem 20:53

29d ago20:53

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Originally Aired: June 24, 1956 In Gunsmoke #220, “Sunday Supplement,” two writers from New York arrive in Dodge City, searching for thrilling stories of the untamed West. Disappointed by the relative calm, they stir up trouble by stealing a sacred Pawnee totem from a burial ground—an act that drives the peaceful Chief Little Hawk to violence. As t…

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Cheap Labor: The Price of Freedom and the Weight of a Gun 21:09

1M ago21:09

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Originally Aired: June 17, 1956 In Gunsmoke #219, “Cheap Labor,” Dodge City witnesses a quiet, powerful drama when gentle giant Foss Capper befriends Carrie Stansel, a hardworking woman held back by her controlling brother Ben. As Foss and Carrie dream of a life together, Ben’s jealousy explodes—leading to violence, threats, and a town forced to ch…

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Daddy-O: A Father’s Return and a Daughter’s Resolve 21:04

1M ago21:04

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Originally Aired: June 10, 1956 In Gunsmoke #218, “Daddy-O,” Kitty Russell’s long-lost father—charming, stylish, and mysterious—arrives in Dodge City for a reunion decades in the making. Soon swept up in a flurry of new business and old dreams, Kitty finds herself torn between loyalty and suspicion as her father pushes her to sell her share of the …

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The 40 Year Old Virgin (20th Anniversary) 53:10

1M ago53:10

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In this episode, we do a rewatchable review of the 2005 cult classic romantic comedy film The 40-Year-Old Virgin, directed by Judd Apatow in his feature directorial debut, starring Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, and Paul Rudd. We discuss whether this film holds up to the high standard of being one of the best romantic comedies of all time and high…

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The Pacifist: The Man Who Wouldn’t Kill Again 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Originally Aired: June 3, 1956 In Gunsmoke #217, “The Pacifist,” a drifter named Harden Hook arrives in Dodge, poor and half-starved, carrying only a haunted past. Once a violent Missouri raider, Hook swore never to kill again after a single, shameful act during the Kansas border wars. But old enemies Sutters and Hoagler track him down and stir up …

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Man Hunter: The Price of a Name, the Worth of a Life 20:54

1M ago20:54

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Originally Aired: May 27, 1956 In Gunsmoke #216, “Man Hunter,” a stranger comes to Dodge on the trail of a quiet ranch hand—revealing him as Ike Abbott, wanted for a murder committed twelve years earlier in Arizona. As Marshal Dillon weighs friendship, law, and the specter of bounty hunting, he confronts Ben Quillen, a deputy with a badge for hire …

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Top 5 Films & TV Shows ...So Far 54:03

1M ago54:03

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In this episode, we have a live debate and conversation about what each member of the crew deems the top 5 best films and TV shows of 2025, as we reach the halfway point of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dead End Media Group

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Buffalo Man: Beasts, Beatings, and a Promise Kept 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Originally Aired: May 20, 1956 In Gunsmoke #215, “Buffalo Man,” Marshal Dillon and Chester stumble into a brutal world on the buffalo range, where a headless corpse and a camp ruled by violent hunter Ben Siple set off a chain of danger and abuse. Captured and tied up, Dillon and Chester’s only hope is Abby, a battered woman trapped in Siple’s camp,…

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Cows and Cribs: Starvation, Stealing, and the Making of a Mother 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Originally Aired: May 13, 1956 In Gunsmoke #214, “Cows and Cribs,” Marshal Dillon confronts the harsh choices faced by desperate settlers on the edge of Dodge. When the Thorpe family is struck by spotted fever, their orphaned baby’s fate hangs in the balance—and a neighbor, Mrs. Nadler, wishes to adopt the child despite her own family’s poverty. As…

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Together 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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In this episode, we review the 2025 supernatural body horror film Together, written and directed by Michael Shanks in his directorial debut, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. We discuss how unique the plot is for a horror film and debate whether the movie successfully conveyed the message it aimed to deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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The Photographer: Blood for a Picture and the Price of “Art” 21:07

1M ago21:07

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Originally Aired: May 6, 1956 In Gunsmoke #213, “The Photographer,” Dodge City is unsettled by the arrival of Professor Jacobi, an ambitious eastern photographer determined to capture the “real” violence of the West—no matter the cost. When a harmless town character known as Old Toad is found scalped and murdered, suspicion falls on the local tribe…

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Doc’s Reward: Vengeance, Mercy, and a Thousand-Dollar Lesson 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Originally Aired: April 29, 1956 In Gunsmoke #212, “Doc’s Reward,” the aftermath of a deadly shooting puts Doc Adams at the center of Dodge City’s suspicion and the crosshairs of a vengeful stranger. After Doc kills an outlaw named Miles Brando in self-defense, rumors swirl and Brando’s brother Nate arrives in Dodge, intent on revenge and convinced…

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Live Review 1:30:43

1M ago1:30:43

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In this episode, we are live on YouTube, reviewing the latest film from Disney/Marvel Studios that reintroduces us to the first superhero family in the MCU. The film, titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps, stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. We discuss whether this version of the Fantastic Four is the best we'v…

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Indian Crazy: Fear, Frontier Vengeance, and a Husband’s Last Confession 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Originally Aired: April 22, 1956 In Gunsmoke #211, “Indian Crazy,” a terrified couple new to the frontier seeks Marshal Matt Dillon’s assurance that Comanche raids are just rumors. When violence does strike, only Mrs. Jallop is found dead—scalped and hastily buried—while her husband vanishes, and suspicion falls on the surrounding tribes. But as Ma…

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The Executioner: A Brother’s Trap and a Marshal’s Regret 20:53

1M ago20:53

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Originally Aired: April 15, 1956 In Gunsmoke #210, “The Executioner,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces the moral cost of frontier justice when a notorious gunman named Tom Clegg rides into Dodge, bringing a trail of dead men and a reputation built on quick draws and provoked duels. After Clegg kills Abe Curry in a “fair” fight, Abe’s brother Morgan refuse…

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Widow’s Mite: A Marshal’s Doubt and a Widow’s Ordeal 20:40

1M ago20:40

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Originally Aired: April 8, 1956 In Gunsmoke #209, “Widow’s Mite,” Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into the tragic aftermath of a robbery gone wrong, where suspicion and greed linger long after the gunfire. When outlaw Zach Morton is killed, Dodge City’s gossip mill insists his grieving widow Ada knows the whereabouts of the stolen money. As Matt inves…

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How to Sell a Ranch: Bluff, Hustle, and a Kansas Pony Express 21:16

1M ago21:16

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Originally Aired: April 1, 1956 In Gunsmoke #208, “How to Sell a Ranch,” Matt Dillon tries to protect an eccentric old rancher, Tup Claver, from being swindled out of his land by a slick city buyer. When a too-generous offer is made, the deal spins into a battle of wits, bluff, and frontier ingenuity. As money, deeds, and tempers fly, Tup proves he…

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Hanging Man: Love, Jealousy, and a Rope in Dodge 20:57

1M ago20:57

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Originally Aired: March 25, 1956 In Gunsmoke #207, “Hanging Man,” the apparent suicide of a respected businessman soon points to murder, and Marshal Matt Dillon’s suspicions fall on a desperate love triangle. When gambler Mel Tucker becomes the prime suspect—and his lover, Cora Bell, seems tangled in the case—Matt is forced to let Tucker go for lac…

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Shows That Were Cancelled Too Soon 28:14

1M ago28:14

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In this episode, the crew discusses TV shows they either enjoyed or that were popular during a specific time period but ended or got canceled much sooner than they should have. We list some of our favorites and argue why they should have received another season or at least a proper series finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…