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We're back FINALLY with a much keener setup thanks to you generous listeners! On this episode, we're celebrating our First Nations relatives in Canada, by discussing the INTENSE, groundbreaking, and rarely seen Canadian folk horror production, Clearcut (1991) staring the always reliable Graham Greene and Floyd Red Crow Westerman. If you haven't seen it, it is available on YouTube. This...

Hesci! In this episode we sit down with Comanche/Shawnee filmmaker Rodrick Pocowatchit for a discussion about his incredible 12 year film career. Despite my constant stammering and fanboying, this was an entertaining talk that I hope to circle back to further down the line. (sorry, Rod) As soon as your finished listening to the episode, head over to the rawdzilla channel on Youtube and subscribe,...

In this hauntingly spooky episode, we review the VERY FIRST full length Native American zombie movie, The Dead Can't Dance, written, directed, and starring Rod Pocowatchit. We also delve into the origins of the Zombie mythos, draw some Jim Jarmusch comparisons, and discuss why you should NEVER whistle after dark. This one was a helluva lot of fun! Check it out at www.rawdzilla.com, Amazon prim...

Hesci! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with director Jeremy Charles to discuss his remarkable short film, Totsu. We discuss his background, his influences in film, and the importance of incorporating language and culture in current media. I also debut a new segment, the Skoden Ridiculous 6. Enjoy!

Turtleboy had to put down the Mountain Dew Zero and pop a couple of ritalin in order to get this message to you! Follow us on Instagram @skoden_cinema and on Facebook for an EXCLUSIVE first time sneak peek of the award winning short film TOTSU (RedBird) by Jeremy Charles. Tag a friend, send a text, smash subscribe, smoke a signal; Do whatever you have to do to get there! This is one of the most ex...

You're OFFICIALLY invited to Skoden Cinema's first ever Tribal TV Party! These episodes will focus on the roles or storylines involving Native characters on the small screen. To kick off, this very special episode, Turtle breaks down all the head splitting tripe contained in this 22 minute episode! He talks about the Nez Perce flight to freedom, Looking Glass, Dehl Berti, and all the inacc...

Hesci! It's the epic return of Skoden Cinema from the 7 month hiatus. In this episode, Turtle completely mansplains the 2004 boxing flick Black Cloud, starring Eddie Spears, Julia Jones, Russell Means, Saginaw Grant, and Nathaniel Arcand. Oh yeah, Tim McGraw and Rick Schroder are in this too. We dig in deep to the body by discussing real life Navajo boxer Lowell Bahe, we take a right hook to t...

Aho-ho-ho! We wrap up the 1989 film Pow Wow Highway! Topics include the prophets Sweet Medicine and Light Cloud, the history of the Fort Robinson Outbreak/Massacre, and we draw comparisons between this film and Smoke Signals. Music: Let It Snow by Warscout What Child is This? (in Cherokee) by Jana Mashonee

HO HO HOKA-HEY! Merry Christmas! It's a Skoden surprise drop right before Christmas. That's right ol NDN Claus restrung the muffler with some fresh baling wire. He put brand new strips of packing tape on the war pony windshield and he's ready to fill some Crown Royal bags hung by the chimney with care full of Bepsie and fried baloney sandwiches. Welcome to the very first HOLIDAY themed...

Hesci! Welcome to the first Skoden Cinema Hall of Fame spotlight episode featuring Oklahoma's own Will Sampson. What can you possibly say about the man who singlehandedly broke tinsel town's stereotypical portrayal of Native peoples? He was a renowned painter, activist, and actor. His career would last but 12 short years, leaving behind only 22 film and television appearances. But the impa...

Hesci! After a visit from Mr. Murphy and all his laws, Skoden Cinema FINALLY brings Fish Hawk (1979) pt II. In this episode, Turtleboy gives you a full breakdown on the 1979 made-for-TV movie FISH HAWK, starring Native screen, Oklahoma, and MVSKOKE legend, WILL SAMPSON. He also looks at the book, which was the source material for the film, and compares and contrasts the two. Should you never judge...

Hesci! In this very first special 3 part episode, Turtle discusses the advantages of changing up the format, introduces the 1979 made for television movie Fish Hawk starring famed MVSKOKE actor WILL SAMPSON, and explores the historical stereotype of Native American's predisposition to alcohol. Watch out! He's armed with facts, refutes, and diet Mountain Dew! Follow us Instagram @Skoden_cin...

Just in time for Halloween, Turtle discusses the 1982 Native themed horror/slasher movie the Ghost Dance, starring Julie Damato, Victor Mohica, Frank Salsedo, and Henry Bal. Other topics on the table include Native American ghost stories and legends, the real history of the Ghost Dance, Sitting Bull, and the Ghost Dance Wars, and the tragedy of the Wounded Knee Massacre. He also talks about the In...

On this episode, Turtle explores the White Earth Nation of north western Minnesota and Ontario, the beautiful history of the Anishinaabe, wild ricing, Whitefish Bay Singers, the origins of the Jingle Dress and dance, plus a review of the wonderful 2014 Bill Eigen film The Jingle Dress. He finally answers the "Johnny Depp" question, explains Cigar Store Groaners, and discovers his new favor...

Turtle discusses one of the most influetinal Native American film/television characters from his youth and possibly all time, Tonto. Topics include Tonto's orgins, Tribal affiliation, the dreaded "Tonto Talk", and some of the groan inducing Hollywood tropes in the 1981 film The Legend of the Lone Ranger.

In this debut episode, Turtle discusses family, influences, and foot races. Plus sowing the seeds of the podcast.