Cowpunchers!

BONUS EPISODE!!! Another collection of bits, gags, digressions, and assorted strangeness that we cut from previous episodes that we couldn't just throw away! Pat teaches us the proper verbiage to use when throwing someone through a window.  Amy really Tony Hawked it.  Stu refuses to watch Game of Thrones.  The Cowpunchers search the internet for the most niche podcast ever made.

Hell Town (originally released as "Born to the West") directed by Charles Barton and starring John Wayne, Marsha Hunt, and Johnny Mack Brown. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers are nearly compelled to look for work in the American Cattle Business!  You could say we had some real BEEF with this movie!  In all seriousness, there was a full two minutes of cows mooing.  Amy thinks...

Rango directed by Gore Verbinski and starring Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers find themselves with a delightful film! It leaves them nearly speechless as they talk about nearly everything except the movie itself.  Pat finds lots in common with this children's animated film and the Mad Max series of movies, coincidence? I think not. Stu discovers...

The Grand Duel directed by Giancarlo Santi and starring Lee Van Cleef, Alberto Dentice, and Jess Hahn Episode Roundup:   Sabatathon '21 is closed out with this charming classic featuring a Baroque painter and a horse's rear end!  Amy gets a Netflix deal.  Pat can't say "Lee Van Cleef."  Stu has an easy time editing this episode.  Amy challenges Stu and Pat in a game of "Sa...

Sabata the Killer directed by Tulio Demicheli and starring Anthony Steffen, Peter Lee Lawrence and Eduardo Fajardo. Episode Roundup: This dogs breakfast of an "movie" was packed with double crosses and truly taught us to live, laugh and love. Pat shares his memories of the Woodrow Wilson musical. Stu is entranced by Teddy Hobo-sevelt. Amy wonders what she ever did to this movie. Again, we emphasiz...

Sabata directed by Gianfranco Parolini and starring Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, and Ignazio Spalla. Episode Roundup:   Welcome to SABATATHON '21!  The Cowpunchers have been at it for a year now, and to celebrate we're starting a new tradition; Lee Van Cleef movies every February, all February.   Pat wonders who is actually playing that banjo, because it sure ain't Banjo!  St...

Quigley Down Under directed by Simon Wincer and starring Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, and Alan Rickman. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers reflect on the beauty of the Australian landscape and Tom Selleck's mustache.  Amy celebrates America's Sweetheart, Alan Rickman.  Stu buys the whole box of postcards.

Stagecoach directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Clair Trevor, and Andy Devine. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers have an intense discussion over who brought the face; John Wayne or John Wayne?  Maybe...John Wayne!  Amy successfully caulks the wagon and crosses the river.  Stu just wants a bowl of brown food in a saloon with sawdust on the floor.    Pat...

Down the Wyoming Trail directed by Al Herman and starring Tex Ritter, Horace Murphy, and Mary Brodel. Episode Roundup:   H0-HO-HOWDY!  The Cowpunchers discover the true meaning of Christmas and it has everything to do with Santa Claus shooting a man to death in cold blood.  Stu shouts at the landscape.  Amy wonders who the father is.  Pat reveals the Academy Award winner f...

The Shakiest Gun in the West directed by Alan Rafkin and starring Don Knotts, Barbara Rhoades, and Jackie Coogan. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers go on a trip to Dark Mayberry.  Pat puts out a call for any and all Western-themed Joe Don Baker content.  Stu goes birding and spots the rare and elusive Philadelphia Popinjay.  Amy struggles with her internet and wonders how much...

Hickok directed by Timothy Woodward, Jr. and starring Luke Hemsworth, Kris Kristofferson, and Trace Adkins. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers watch a movie without a plot, but take the time to order sandwiches from Subway.  Luke Hemsworth eats beans out of a can with his hands while sitting in a cave.  Stu is deeply insulted by this movie.  Amy can't understand the villain.

Cat Ballou directed by Elliot Silverstein and starring Jane Fond, Lee Marvin, and Michael Callan. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers are overjoyed to witness their first hoe-down!  Amy discusses the nutritional needs of the Great American Coot.  Stu is excited to hear Nat King Cole sing something unrelated to Christmas.  Melissa laments all  the zippers and establishes "Le...

Haunted Gold directed by Mack Wright and starring John Wayne, Sheila Terry, and Duke the Horse. Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers endure a painfully racist character for a handful of kooky eyes staring through walls and a ghoulish Christopher Walken.  Was it worth it???  Stu describes what sort of cowboy hat Cab Calloway would have worn.  Amy gets another shot to prove she did...

Day of Anger directed by Tonino Valerii, starring Lee Van Cleef, Giuliano Gemma, and Walter Rilla. Episode Roundup:   Amy calls murder school back into session.  Pat sparks an in-depth discussion on the economics of blackmail.  Stu can't ID a mule.  The cowpunchers describe the most unsettling saloon.

Charro! directed by Charles Marquis Warren and staring Elvis, Ina Balin, and Victor French. Episode Roundup:  Long live the King!  How many Elvis impressions can we fit in one episode?  Amy is delighted by a bearded Elvis.  Stu has the meats.  The cowpunchers are pleasantly surprised.  Stu gives valuable advice on how to get over Elvis.  Amy tells you not to blam...

If You Meet Sartana . . . Pray for Your Death directed by Gianfranco Parolini and starring Gianni Garko, William Berger, and Sydney Chaplin, with "special participation" from Klaus Kinski. Episode Roundup:   This wasn't a movie, it was a trip to the holodeck gone horribly wrong.  RED ALERT.  Stu and Pat investigate where this movie's plot went and coerce a plot summary from Amy afte...

Red Sun directed by Terence Young and starring Toshiro Mifune, Charles Bronson, and Ursula Andress. Episode Roundup:  Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune together at last in this buddy cop odd couple east meets west!  Amy judges the spear throwing, and she is decidedly not impressed.  Stu describes the most perfect and punchable face.  Pat wonders if Charles Bronson ever did a m...

Johnny Guitar directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, and Mercedes McCambridge Episode Roundup:   The Cowpunchers reflect on a movie that isn't about, and barely features, the title character.  Stu believes this to be the most 1950s movie ever made and urges you to vote for Eisenhower.  Amy tries to determine how the "Dancin' Kid" got his name as he doe...

Bonus Episode!!! "Black Jack" really got away from us.  Here's some weird stuff that didn't make the cut in an already baffling episode!  Pat believes that the appearance of God on Earth will result in the collapse of sombrero futures.  Stuart becomes obsessed with the layers of meaning and suspects a dark conspiracy.  Amy explains how to wear a hat in a douchey frat.  The...

Black Jack directed by Gianfranco Baldanello and starring Robert Woods, Lucienne Bridou and Rik Battaglia. Episode Roundup:  Wow!  Is this a Western, or a delicious layered dessert?  Or possibly a Biblical parable?  Stu plans a killer Halloween party, while Pat and Amy provide some cool ambiance.  Professor Pat reminds you that your term paper is due.  Amy demands tha...

The Fighting Fists of Shanghai Joe Il mio nome è Shangai Joe (My Name is Shanghai Joe) directed by Mario Caiano and starring Myoshin Hayakawa, Klaus Kinski, and Carla Romanelli. Episode Roundup:   Want to watch a movie where racists get kicked apart?  Then boy oh boy do we have the movie for YOU.  Amy takes us to murder school.  Stuart determines the true value of 50¢.  Pa...

The Duel directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith and starring Woody Harrelson, Liam Hemsworth, and Alice Braga. Episode Roundup:  The Cowpunchers ask the tough questions like:  Is being better than "Badland" enough?  Does anyone notice those things Woody Harrelson drew on his face?  Was it God's Will to crush Woody Harrelson's pelvis?  Will we run out of Hemsworths?  Stuart do...

Open Range directed by Kevin Costner and starring Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, and Annette Bening. Episode Roundup:   Once again, the Cowpunchers are nearly compelled to start smoking.  Amy suggests building a fence.  Stuart reveals his sweet tooth.  Amy gets caught up in the...CROSS FADE!  Stuart is involved in a dangerous train crash.  This episode is brought to yo...

Sabata directed by Gianfranco Parolini and starring Lee Van Cleef, William Berger, Franco Ressel, and Linda Veras. Episode Roundup:   The cowpunchers sell some cars, trucks, and SUVs.  Sabata tries his hand at stand up comedy in order to avoid being shot.  Stuart explains what a "swagger stick" is and Amy lobbies for its return.  Amy revels in the creative uses of mirrors and f...

A Pistol for Ringo Una Pistola per Ringo directed by Duccio Tessari and starring Giuliano Gemma, Fernando Sancho, Lorella De Luca, and Nieves Navarro. Episode Roundup:   BONGIORNO, its our first Spaghetti Western!  We discuss the creative martial uses of chickens.  Stuart points out the confluence of Wild West Outlaws and Major League Baseball.  Amy reminds us that there is no...