Dutton Rules: A Yellowstone Franchise Podcast

Neal McDonough played Malcolm Beck on Season 2 of Yellowstone. He’s considered by many to be the greatest franchise villain of all time but Neal says his character was “misunderstood.” During (16:40) this interview with Billy Dukes, the actor reveals how his new film ‘The Last Rodeo’ was born from personal trauma and his own battle with alcohol and isolation. Plus how Taylor Sheridan helped give s...

This week Adison Haager and Billy Dukes separate fact from fiction for every Yellowstone franchise, including (9:30) 1944, (12:30) The Madison, shows starring Yellowstone characters (15:35) Beth, Rip and Kayce and 6666. Then an (20:01) extended question and answer period that includes the (25:31) most popular fan theory and the strangest show of appreciation. Also (1:15) find the answer to last we...

1923 is over and everyone has had a few days to decompress. During this bonus episode, Sterling Whitaker, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes grade Season 2 of 1923. There are high compliments and some sharp criticism of the plot, actors and writing. Plus some of your feedback and hopefully answers to burning questions.

The final episode of 1923 was about as sad as we could possibly imagine. Did it have to end that way? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager break down (4:30) Alex’s fateful decision and ask, “Was she being selfish?” Also, (15:36) what becomes of Elizabeth’s baby and (31:30) what’s this about Spencer fathering another child with a widow? There is also a (37:00) major family tree update and some appreciatio...

1923 wrote off seven characters during Episode 6. Which did you see coming and which left you in tears? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager (16:05) consider Alex’s choices after tragedy and dumb decisions befell Hillary and Paul. Plus, (21:20) Teonna’s plot line seemingly wrapped — was it worth all the pain? Also this week, (5:20) we learned important historical context to Spencer Dutton’s war story and...

During Season 2, Episode 5 of 1923, (5:10) Alex met a new enemy and two new friends named Paul and Hillary. Can we trust ‘em? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager do not agree on this, or (21:32) how the episode ended. Is Pete Plenty Clouds going to die? Plus, (13:15) how a Spencer and Alex reunion could be closer than we thing and (27:10) a wild new Alex and Donald Whitfield theory that makes too much s...

What (15:15) did Alex mean when she said she lost “everything”? (7:45) Why does Donald Whitfield’s house look familiar? (29:15) When will Spencer get to Montana? This week, Billy Dukes and Adison Haager offer a mid-season grade and try to answer all the burning 1923 questions. Episode 4 moved every character’s plot line forward but it was hardly good news for everyone. This week’s (35:45) expanded...

Footage from upcoming episodes of 1923 is missing something, or someone. That is making fans of Alex very, very nervous. Adison and Billy (4:45) break down Season 2, Episode 3, “Wrap Thee In Terror.” Did they spend too much time at Ellis Island? Plus (21:24) an unceremonious end for a lovable — if disposable — character and will Elizabeth really leave Jack? Email correct trivia answers to staff@ta...

1923 left fans feeling a certain kind of way after Season 2. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager (8:05) explore the truth about Galveston, Texas and Spencer’s trail to Montana. Plus, (18:45) is Banner putting it all together and will he rebel against Don Whitfield? Then, (21:01) fan reaction to the Elizabeth Strafford Vs. Wolf scene, including the best theories about how it got in the house. And (15:57)...

Does anyone who watches 1923 think Spencer and Alex will have a happy ending? After Ep. 1, (16:15) Billy Dukes and Adison Haager breakdown a not-unlikely turning point that allows for everything we know about the Duttons past, present and future. Plus, (5:30) who is Zane and why is he in jail? (24:35) Why does Teonna’s boyfriend look different and could Donald Whitfield get any more evil? Trivia a...

It's the 1923 Season 2 preview episode you need because it's been TWO YEARS! Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (1:55) do a full character breakdown and explain (5:15) why Banner and Jacob starting fighting to begin with. Plus (15:25), how Jack and Elizabeth found peace after tragedy, (22:35) Spencer and Alexandra's HUGE cliffhanger and (28:15) key changes coming to Season 2. The second season of 1923...

Landman’s first season just wrapped with a torture scene and a tragic death. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager explore (5:18) the symbolism of the coyote, (14:25) why some fans are wrong about Ainsley and Angela and how (17:45) Cooper is the new Jimmy Hurdstrom. Plus, (11:01) the one cringe moment and a (26:45) new star to lead us into Season 2, if there is a Season 2.

Yellowstone Season 5 is finished but was it any good? (17:45) Taste of Country writer Sterling Whitaker joins Adison Haager and Billy Dukes to grade Part 1 and Part 2. They have very different perspectives and very different opinions. First, (1:45) trivia and a (4:45) final fan Q&A including why Beth never told Rip about the baby, whether or not Rainwater should have taken down the Yellowstone bar...

Yellowstone finale breakdown. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager (6:10) grade the final episode and (11:45) go deep on what’s to come for every major character, including Jamie Dutton. Plus, (17:15) what happens to the ranch and (19:00) what and the most emotional scenes. And (2:30) trivia and your questions, comments and theories. Email staff@tasteofcountry.com.

Yellowstone fans are pretty mad at Taylor Sheridan but his poker and horse scenes might have served a purpose. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager discuss. Plus, (13:00) Jamie’s baby-mama Christine is back and (17:01) Kayce Dutton has a plan to save the ranch. Will it work? Also, (25:15) who lives and who doesn’t during the Series finale, a 1923 update, (2:55) Trivia and (30:15) your questions and comme...

Well, that was heartbreaking. Yellowstone (0:20) killed off one of the most beloved characters on the show and Adison Haager and Billy Dukes have all kinds of feelings. (8:30) What does Colby’s death symbozlie? Plus, (16:25) what Beth’s conversation with Carter means, (20:5) all about Kayce’s “choice” and Counting Coup and is Lainey Wilson ever gonna make an appearance? If you’re interested in Lan...

Yellowstone dropped a true stunner at the end of Ep. 11. Were you as shocked as we were about the death of Sarah Atwood? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes break down (8:30) what really happened to John Dutton and the clue the show dropped about who executed the hit. (16:10) Could Kayce’s friend be responsible? Plus, (21:00) Sarah Atwood’s stunning exit and what will become of Jamie now that she’s gone...

Did anyone else have nightmares after (8:20) Teeter’s scene with the rattlesnake? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes talk about the twists and turns of Season 5, Episode 10 of Yellowstone, including (12:10) Beth’s game-changing confrontation with Jamie, Kayce’s phone call to an old friend and why some fans think John Dutton is still alive. Plus, (18:10) does anyone want this ranch and (20:55) goodbye t...

Did Yellowstone try to trick us? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes break down (5:59) what happened to John Dutton and (10:41) explain why Jamie could be innocent. Plus, (17:15) Sarah Atwood may be the best Yellowstone villain ever, (26:00) what happened to Tate, the inevitable death of Kayce Dutton and more. Plus (2:30) trivia and your questions and comments. Stay to the end for (40:53) Adison's inter...

Can’t remember how Season 5, Part 1 of Yellowstone ended? We couldn’t either! It’s been two years since Season 5 began but with Part 2 set to premiere on Nov. 10, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes catch you up on all the main characters. (16:30) Jamie Dutton stunned Beth at the end of Part 1 and their father John Dutton was left with a very big decision to make. (18:45) Do you remember the tragedy tha...

The new Yellowstone trailer makes one thing very clear, but it’s not if John Dutton is back. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (5:45) try to unpack Kevin Costner’s involvement in Season 5, Part 2 and (10:35) explain why Monica could be the season’s most tragic character. Then, (15:03) why Jamie Dutton is totally screwed and (19:35) who gets taken to the train station. Trivia is back (1:50) and so are...

The Dutton Rules podcast returns to explore (5:30) the new Yellowstone, Season 5 Part 2 teaser video. Plus, (10:01) did the show just spoil the ending? Then, Billy Dukes and Adison Haager share everything we know about Landman, 1923 Season 2 and all the other rumored Taylor Sheridan shows. One appears to be as dead as John Dutton. Email questions, comments and trivia answers to staff@tasteofcountr...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves finale breakdown — the ending of Bass Reeves explained, including (5:45) who was the show’s most interesting character, (17:40) why the show hit and missed and (13:20) the truth about Mr. Sundown. Plus, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes get to the bottom of (9:20) why a key scene was cut and (11:10) why Sally’s song may seem very familiar. What is your final thoughts and opinions o...

Yellowstone breakdown. The season 2 finale begs this question: was this the best Taylor Sheridan season ever? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager unravel Ep. 9, including (3:46) Jamie’s baby news, (7:15) the iconic Beth and Monica boutique scene and the (9:30)Tate kidnapping scene you never got to see. Then, Ep. 10 brought an end to the war with the Beck Brothers and (16:00) Dan Jenkins’ final battle cr...

Yellowstone fans watching on CBS missed something that OG fans caught last week. This week, hosts Adison Haager and Billy Dukes reflect on (8:01) that Easter nugget in discussing (0:00) the most violent Yellowstone scene of all time. Yep, this is the one where Beth is violently attacked. Plus, (4:00) how Taylor Sheridan juxtaposed beauty before violence during Season 2, (13:30) Jamie’s near suicid...