With a special emphasis on the Western genre, A WORD ON WESTERNS is a podcast devoted to preserving and documenting the rich history of film, television, and related media. Hosted by television veteran Rob Word—joined by his son, producer and entertainer RJ Word—this award-winning interview series brings you in-depth conversations with the filmmakers, performers, and creative minds who shaped some of our most cherished screen classics. Many of these engaging discussions originate from the legendary Autry Museum in Los Angeles, California, offering authentic insights and firsthand stories that continue to keep the spirit of the West alive.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWith a special emphasis on the Western genre, A WORD ON WESTERNS is a podcast devoted to preserving and documenting the rich history of film, television, and related media.
A Word on Westerns is hosted by Rob Word. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Phil Proctor" (28 July 2025, 29 minutes), "Patrick Wayne & Claude Jarman Jr." (21 July 2025, 29 minutes), and "Lee Purcell" (14 July 2025, 38 minutes).
A Word on Westerns publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for A Word on Westerns is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. A Word on Westerns requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. A Word on Westerns's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rob Word hosts A Word on Westerns, a tv podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #28
<p >Our special guest who recalls a western with Bob Dylan and Brigitte Bardot written by a counter culture comedy troupe? What could go wrong? Well, according to Firesign Theatre's Philip Proctor, a lot could...
Episode #27
<p >Patrick Wayne & Claude Jarman, Jr recall the John Ford classic RIO GRANDE in a rare A WORD ON WESTERNS interview.</p> <p >Appearing together over 70 years ago in RIO GRANDE (1950), two young kids, Oscar winner...
Episode #26
<p >Two-time Emmy nominee Lee Purcell got an early career break when she auditioned for Steve McQueen's production company, Solar. Selected by McQueen, Lee landed the lead role opposite Michael Douglas in ADAM AT 6AM...
Episode #25
<p >Bruce Davison shares Burt Lancaster's acting tips ULZANA'S RAID in this episode of A WORD ON WESTERNS PODCAST!</p> <p >Oscar nominated actor Bruce Davison's amazing career has given audiences hundreds of powerful...
Episode #24
<p >102-Year-Old Nehemiah Persoff (1919-2022) WORD ON WESTERNS Podcast Exclusive!</p> <p >Hollywood legends Wayne, Bogart, Brando, Poitier and more taught Nehemiah Persoff about the movie business. Nicky joins Rob and...
Episode #23
<p >Actor Chris Mulkey remembers BROKEN TRAIL, THE LONG RIDERS & TIMERIDER!</p> <p >Mulkey was warned by BROKEN TRAIL'S director Walter Hill to be very very careful not to hurt Robert Duvall in the fight scene. Chris...
Episode #22
<p>With 635 episodes over 20 seasons, Gunsmoke set television's high-water mark for dramatic series. Season-one guest Brett Halsey, final-season tough-guy Martin Kove, and writer-producer Jim Byrnes reveal how scripts...
Episode #21
<p >Barry Corbin, the iconic Texan character actor who first ambled onto the big screen as Uncle Bob in Urban Cowboy (1980), has since played more than 300 roles—ranging from Maurice Minnifield, the philosophical...
Episode #20
<p >Gregory Harrison—TV favorite remembered for Dr. "Gonzo" Gates on Trapper John, M.D. and pioneer Levi Zendt in the epic miniseries Centennial—saddles up with Rob and RJ Word to talk Westerns, remakes, and riding...
Episode #19
<p>Golden Globe–winning actress Karen Sharpe—famed for The High and the Mighty and TV's Johnny Ringo—joins Rob and RJ Word on A Word on Westerns for a heartfelt trip down memory lane. She explains how John Wayne took...
Episode #18
<p >Edward Asner: Emmy-winning star of Lou Grant and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, appears on this episode of A Word on Westerns. Hosts Rob and RJ Word dig into Asner's rich career—from his iconic role as Lou Grant in TV...
Episode #17
<p >Will Hutchins (1930–2025)—the lanky Angeleno who ambled onto ABC screens as gentle‑souled law‑student‑turned‑drifter Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster—joins host Rob Word and producer/co‑host RJ Word in a 2021 Zoom sit‑down...
Episode #16
<p >Russ Tamblyn and Ruta Lee reunite with host Rob Word and co-host RJ Word for a spirited look back at Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and the Golden Age of Hollywood. From barn-raising dance tales to gun-slinging...
Episode #15
<p >Tommy Cook, the irrepressible kid who first saddled up as "Little Beaver" in Republic's 1940 serial The Adventures of Red Ryder, swings by A Word on Westerns to relive a Hollywood journey spanning radio days, serial...
Episode #14
<p >Ryan O'Neal: From Peyton Place to Wild Rovers</p> <p >Academy Award nominee Ryan O'Neal, star of classics like Love Story, Paper Moon, and Barry Lyndon, strides into A Word on Westerns with tales of his big-screen...
Episode #13
<p >Veteran character actor Pepe Serna, celebrated for his roles in Scarface and The Jerk, joins host Rob Word and producer/co-host RJ Word to reflect on a multifaceted career that has taken him from comedic hits to...
Episode #12
<p >On this episode of A Word on Westerns, host Rob Word and producer/co-host RJ Word welcome Michael Beck, best known for his cool, stoic performance in Walter Hill's cult classic The Warriors. Yet before and after...
Episode #11
<p >On this special A Word on Westerns compilation, host Rob Word and producer/co-host RJ Word examine Sam Peckinpah's masterpiece, The Wild Bunch, a Western that redefined on-screen violence, through five voices who...
Episode #10
<p >On this episode of A Word on Westerns, host Rob Word and producer/co-host RJ Word welcome Irish-born actress Audrey Dalton, whose wide-ranging career brought her to Hollywood's golden era—and right into the heart of...
Episode #9
<p >On this episode of A Word on Westerns, host Rob Word and producer/co-host RJ Word welcome the beloved Marion Ross, best known as the iconic Mrs. Cunningham on Happy Days. Yet long before she became America's...
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