A Word on Westerns

About A Word on Westerns

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.

Publisher

Rob Word

Category

tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

28 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2025

   Phil Proctor

   Actor Phil Proctor recounts his experiences writing and filming the psychedelic western *Zachariah* with Bob Dylan and Brigitte Bardot, and shares stories about working with Fess Parker, in an interview with Rob Word.

2. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Patrick Wayne & Claude Jarman Jr.

   Actors Patrick Wayne and Claude Jarman Jr. reminisce about their experiences filming the John Ford classic *Rio Grande*, sharing memories and insights in an interview with Rob Word.

3. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Lee Purcell

   Actress Lee Purcell discusses her early career, being mentored by Steve McQueen, and starring in westerns like *Dirty Little Billy* and *Kid Blue* in an interview with Rob Word.

Who has been a guest on A Word on Westerns

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Phil Proctor
• Patrick Wayne
• Claude Jarman Jr
• Lee Purcell
• Bruce Davison

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

40,837,086

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.