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Western of the Month

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Saddle up for a ride through the Wild West! Road Gang Radio welcomes Megan Kate Nelson, renowned author and American Western enthusiast, to discuss one particular film of this uniquely American artform. Whether its a long cattle drive of a convo with Jimmy Mac or a quick draw response by Lindsay, Megan Kate can be counted on for her insights on historical accuracy, listening for marginalized voices, and, crucially, a great time at the movies.

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Western of the Month: Megan Kate Nelson on Neo Noir Westerns | Road Gang Radio 20.11.2025 55:06

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler continue their conversation with author and historian Megan Kate Nelson on “Western of the Month.” This week, they dive deeper into the neo-noir western series The Lowdown and explore the evolution of the American Western in literature and culture. Megan Kate Nelson has written extensively on the Civil War, U.S. western history, and American culture for outlets includi...

Western of the Month: “The Lowdown” & Modern Western Noir with Megan Kate Nelson | Road Gang Radio 16.10.2025 27:36

This month on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with historian and author Megan Kate Nelson to dive into the world of modern Western storytelling. Discussion highlights: “The Lowdown” — a modern Western noir set in Tulsa, produced by Sterlin Harjo (Rez Dogs). Exploring the influence of American history and culture on contemporary Western narratives. Insights from Megan K...

Western of the Month: What Is a Hero? El Dorado, Robert Redford & Western Legends with Megan Kate Nelson 18.09.2025 23:18

In this edition of Western of the Month on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome writer and historian Megan Kate Nelson to explore the 1967 Western classic El Dorado. The discussion dives into the timeless question: “What is a hero to you?” – comparing on-screen portrayals of heroism with what real-life heroes look like. The conversation also reflects on the lasting legacy of...

Megan Kate Nelson on “Untamed” vs. “American Primeval” 21.08.2025 45:04

Join hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler for this month’s Western of the Month as they welcome special guest Megan Kate Nelson – historian, author, and western culture enthusiast – to break down two brand new TV westerns: Untamed and American Primeval. Which one should you keep watching? Which captures the western spirit best? Megan shares her expert perspective, drawing from her background in Civi...

Western of the Month: ‘My Name Is Nobody’ with Megan Kate Nelson - July 2025 17.07.2025 23:21

Saddle up for this month’s ride into the American West as hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome historian and author Megan Kate Nelson to Road Gang Radio. In this edition of Western of the Month, Megan dives into the quirky brilliance of the 1973 spaghetti Western My Name Is Nobody, starring Terence Hill and Henry Fonda. With her deep knowledge of Western history and pop culture, Megan explor...

Western of the Month: Historian Megan Kate Nelson on The Red Stranger - June 2025 20.06.2025 40:17

On this edition of Western of the Month on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome renowned historian and author Megan Kate Nelson for a deep dive into the 1987 film The Red Stranger, starring country music legend Willie Nelson. Known for her insightful work on the Civil War and the American West, Megan Kate Nelson brings a scholar’s lens to this lesser-known Western. Together,...