How the West Was 'Cast

Author: Matthew Chernov & Andrew Patrick Nelson

Whether you grew up watching the movies of John Wayne, cut your teeth on Clint Eastwoods Man with No Name trilogy, or consider Kevin Costner to be the screens quintessential cowboy star, HOW THE WEST WAS CAST is just the podcast youve been waiting for. Join screenwriter and journalist Matthew Chernov and film historian Andrew Patrick Nelson as they discuss the beloved masterpieces, forgotten treasures, and curious cult movies that make up the Western film genre. From the timeless classics of the 1940s and 50s, to the bold and bloody titles of the 1960s and 70s, to the prestige Westerns of today, HOW THE WEST WAS CAST explores one of cinemas most fascinating and enduring genres.
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BONUS EPISODE! The Lone Pine Film Festival
Episode 43
Monday, 1 September, 2025

Here’s a question for you: What do the beloved Westerns The Ox-Bow Incident, 3 Godfathers, Ride Lonesome, The Gunfighter, Nevada Smith and How the West Was Won all have in common? The answer is they were all filmed in the breathtaking hills of Lone Pine, California! On this special bonus episode, we speak with Steve Latshaw, Director of the Museum of Western Film History, about the exciting 35th Annual Lone Pine Film Festival. Packed with rare screenings, celebrity guests, fascinating presentations and exclusive location tours, this four-day celebration honors Lone Pine’s remarkable on-screen legacy and its deep connection to the Western movie genre. Join us as we explore an incredible area where literally hundreds of your favorite films and TV shows, many of them Westerns, have been shot since the dawn of the silent era. To learn more about the Lone Pine Film Festival — or to purchase tickets for this year’s festivities — CLICK HERE.