Dutton Rules: A Yellowstone Franchise Podcast

Is Season 2, Ep. 6 the best Yellowstone episode ever? Billy Dukes and Adison Haager make a case for it as they unpack two replays this week. (1:00) Jamie Dutton’s life-altering decision is this week’s most important thing, but we also have to talk about (7:45) young Beth, a brilliant Yellowstone Easter egg and (17:00) what happens to Walker. Then, after four episodes it’s fair to ask: (30:04) Is L...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves featured a stunning death while Yellowstone included several hundred of them. This week on Dutton Rules, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes discuss (10:30) the big-name actor killed off of Bass Reeves, and (5:30) why his on-screen wife is the best character on the show. Then it’s (19:50) a dive into Ep. 4 of Season 2 of Yellowstone, including what is killing John Dutton’s cattle, (2...

Lawmen: Bass Reeves debuted last weekend — is it any good? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (6:30) recap Ep. 1 and Ep. 2 and offer opinions on the good, bad and ugly of this new Taylor Sheridan show. Plus, (23:40) reaction to two new Season 2 episodes of Yellowstone, including Walker’s fatal impulses, (36:36) Jamie’s breakup and an introduction to the best Yellowstone villains ever. Here’s (33:10) wh...

This week on Dutton Rules, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (3:00) break down a classic Yellowstone scene involving Rip, a bull and a bar. Plus (11:45) John Dutton’s health battle explained and (9:45) what the heck is up with Monica? Then, (16:20) updates on the personal lives of most of the Yellowstone cast, including (18:07) Luke Grimes, (23:20) Kelly Reilly, (30:30) Kevin Costner and (32:15) Ryan...

Yellowstone Season 1, Episode 9 Breakdown, including (0:30) Jamie Dutton’s life-changing decision, (8:30) the truth about Sheriff Donnie Haskell and (14:00) a Season 1 body count. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes also talk about (4:20) what happened between Beth and Walker and (22:00) the brilliant seed Taylor Sheridan planted to grow 4 years later (Hint, her name is Avery). Email staff@tasteofcountr...

The trailer for Lawmen: Bass Reeves dropped and it looks fantastic. This week, (3:14) everything you need to know about this new Taylor Sheridan drama. Plus, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes discuss (17:30) Beth Dutton’s troubling flashback and the difficult conversation it provokes, (24:42) Rip Wheeler’s horrific background and (34:45) Jamie’s sudden decision to stray from his father. Is Christina g...

We finally know why Kayce Dutton has the Yellowstone brand on his chest, but (5:59) did he deserve it or did John Dutton overstep? Plus, (11:50) Monica is in serious danger, thus beginning a chain of events that leads to hate. Are fans wrong about her? Then, (19:50) a John Dutton cancer update, and (22:05) why you need to watch the two new characters very closely. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager als...

Rest In Peace Fred, or maybe not? Yellowstone fans were (8:00) introduced to the train station season 1, Ep. 4. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager discuss the real-life play its based on before diving into (20:30) John Dutton’s cancer battle and (13:00) Lloyd’s introduction. Then, (25:00) an Ep. 5 recap that is very Beth VS Jamie focused. (33:20) Were we all wrong about Jamie? Ep 5 also introduced Walk...

This week on Dutton Rules: (19:25) What happened to John Dutton’s wife and (5:30) how did the Dutton family work together to cover up murder in Ep. 1? Also, Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (15:00) have some serious concerns about Evelyn Dutton’s parenting and (16:20) a new segment called “Don’t Worry About It” to guide first-time viewers around plot lines that don’t really matter. Finally, (27:15) h...

Yellowstone, Season 1 Episode 1 secrets revealed. Have questions? We do too! Adison Haager and Billy Dukes breakdown Ep. 1 on CBS, including (27:30) which side Kayce Dutton chose, the (10:15) Jamie Dutton we all forgot about and what (33:00) John Dutton did to Dan Jenkins’ Paradise Valley. Plus, (22:30) how CBS edited the original version for censors, (2:50) trivia, (39:00) a Kevin Costner update...

What is Yellowstone and who is related to who? Even if you watched Season 1 in 2018 you may have questions. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (11:15) break down the plot and cast of this show as it begins to air on CBS. Plus, (7:20) why it’s on network TV and (20:01) what this means for Kevin Costner’s future as John Dutton. Then, a look at (26:25) Lawmen: Bass Reeves and (23:45) Lioness, two new Tayl...

This week on Dutton Rules: The actor’s strike might end up being very good news for Yellowstone fans. Billy Dukes and Adison Haager discuss (2:30) the show’s move to network television, as long as producers solve two major problems. Plus (7:50) we now understand Kevin Costner’s position a bit better (hint: boooo!) but we (13:04) understand Matthew McConaughey’s involvement worse. Finally, (17:40)...

Yellowstone made it official. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes break down news that (1:55) Yellowstone will return and then end. Additionally, the network (3:10) confirmed a sequel but of course you want to know (4:55) if Kevin Costner is returning and (7:40) when Yellowstone Season 5B will film and air. Also, (13:40) a conversation about how John Dutton could die.

Are you sick of all the bad Yellowstone reporting on the internet? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes untwist rumors about (9:30) Yellowstone getting canceled, (15:30) Matthew McConaughey’s involvement, (13:50) Jimmy and Teeter “quitting” and more. Plus (23:30) those pesky loose ends. For the first time, a shortened version of this episode of the Dutton Rules podcast is also available on YouTube.

Country singer Lainey Wilson talks to Adison Haager about Season 5 of Yellowstone, including (18:00) her ground rules for kissing Ian Bohen, (22:10) what the bunkhouse is used for after hours, (11:30) why she almost quit before she started and more. Plus, the “Heart Like a Truck” singer opens up about (25:40) her viral butt — you read that right — and no longer needing to pinch pennies.

How does Season 1 of 1923 stack up against 1883 and five seasons of Yellowstone? (5:35) Adison Haager, Billy Dukes and Sterling Whitaker offer grades and criticism. Plus, (2:45) we were wrong about Alex’s title and (13:15) an update on Kevin Costner VS. Paramount +.

Alexandra has been hiding a very big secret, but (14:00) does it matter? (15:14) Does it even make sense? Adison Haager and Billy Dukes break down Season 1 of 1923, a season that became the Spencer and Alex show. (6:45) Who’s pregnant? (20:00) Who’s not and what (28:50) Teonna’s plot line is actually about. Plus Trivia and (33:20) Q&A.

Teonna got justice, or something like it. This week, Adison Haager and Bily Dukes ask (11:00) if Taylor Sheridan went too far after (5:35) unpacking what happened to Teonna. (5:37) Was this satisfying? Plus, (19:10) Banner is living his best life, (23:30) Billy was VERY wrong about Alex, (28:10) Q&A, trivia and more.

Spencer and Alex’s love feels so familiar and (6:40) now we know why. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes reflect on a sneaky important Ep. 6 of 1923, including (20:00) the wolf hiding in the henhouse and (17:55) where our favorite lovers will end up this season. Plus (1:55) trivia, (29:15) listener Q&A and (24:41) and important omission from Kevin Costner that’s bad news for Yellowstone fans.

Before the 1923, Ep. 5 recap, Sterling Whitaker joins Billy and Adison to (1:30) explain this news about Kevin Costner leaving Yellowstone and (3:10) suggest why it may be about something quite different. Plus, (5:40) how would the show kill John Dutton without additional filming and (10:25) what about this show with Matthew McConaughey? Then, (18:15) Trivia, the ghost ship and (22:05) another Dut...

On 1923, actor Brandon Sklenar is as much of a mystery as the character he plays, Spencer Dutton. This week Adison Haager and Billy Dukes (5:00) dig up info on the actor and (12:30) who he’s friends with, then explore (18:30) the potential real-life big game hunter that inspired Taylor Sheridan. Plus, (21:02) the problem with all Yellowstone family trees, (26:30) Q&A and (2:30) trivia.

Sterling Whitaker rejoins the podcast this week to help (11:00) grade Season 5 of Yellowstone. Plus, (22:20) why Kevin Costner might leave the show and (19:30) who the best new characters have been. Hosted by Adison Haager, with Billy Dukes.

The new mid-season trailer for 1923 revealed new villains and the fate of Harrison Ford’s Jacob Dutton. Adison and Billy (4:50) discuss that and Yellowstone’s coolest character ever, Spencer Dutton (6:45). Plus (9:55), a Yellowstone / 1923 Easter egg and whether or not (13:30) Jacob and Cara have kids.

Ep. 4 of 1923 revealed a time trick that explains what’s to come after a month-long break. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes explain (10:00) but also ponder who the the main character of this show is (5:34) and Alex’s curious wardrobe (8:30). Plus, parallels between 1923 and Yellowstone (14:30), two more deaths we didn’t see coming (20:30) and almost missed and (2:30) trivia. And at Q&A (27:30).

Yellowstone’s mid-season finale left some people wanting more, but there’s a reason for that. Adison Haager and Billy Dukes explain (10:55) the problem with Beth and Jamie Dutton’s plans and (20:30) what Kayce Dutton's vision quest meant. Plus, (7:30) she really didn’t know?! Then it’s on to (22:45) ’1923’ and (25:30) why Jacob Dutton may survive. Plus (3:30) trivia and your Q&A (37:40).