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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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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November 20, 2025
Western of the Month: Megan Kate Nelson on Neo Noir Westerns | Road Gang Radio
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 including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, and Preservation Magazine. She earned her BA in history and literature from Harvard University and a PhD in American studies from the University of Iowa. Megan has taught at Texas Tech University, Cal State Fullerton, Harvard, and Brown. Her books include Saving Yellowstone, The Three-Cornered War, Ruin Nation, and Trembling Earth.Follow Megan Kate Nelson:Website: http://www.megankatenelson.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUF1eEl1aFJNT2lYWGQtbjFwNkVpdzcyTjlrUXxBQ3Jtc0tuN0FRTHhuVXdMZVVDblhCQWt5NFFpY1A0MHotdVZnbGxRd0RMMHZZYlNrcTM5WmJGOFdpSUZ6ZGdKWWwyQWtleVo3NkxfZTdyZ2c0bE95WWhVNnh1MzQ5UC1zdy1JSEZyV182bXRBbVdMU1FqdFR4Yw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.megankatenelson.com%2F&v=aHg16Mbk3j0)Instagram: / megankatenelson (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVLdmRWSC1FRjVYR01mMXh0WmxnV28yYWp6UXxBQ3Jtc0trbERnNFlvZE9FR3J5cndmN1BvYm1Nek5jSGZYM1d0MVNNQjg3eFJNSEUxZ0JITFhfMXE0dmhFMXQ4cHlHc1hMT0hEZE4wUFhKYW5VZHg0RXJxTlRpZHc4U3BIVktQRDR6enNIbDZMMEdaa085cl9vcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmegankatenelson&v=aHg16Mbk3j0)Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows and segments anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen live on YouTube, Facebook, iHeart, and RadioNemo.com!
October 16, 2025
Western of the Month: “The Lowdown” & Modern Western Noir with Megan Kate Nelson | Road Gang Radio
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 Kate Nelson’s work, including Saving Yellowstone, The Three-Cornered War, Ruin Nation, and Trembling Earth.Discover how history informs today’s Western storytelling and get a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the genre.Learn more about Megan Kate Nelson: http://www.megankatenelson.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJNNDZOcUlSMFctSnRZRzRjMTZsbWpFRE1wd3xBQ3Jtc0tsSXRfV0FQZnNSanZIZWNlampKdWtvRmN5SDI2WnpRZjZRWDJfRjhVMVdaTTdSbFRnanp1eXZFS0VnNEJxXzhqTE14dVBIbUxYTXBhWWtFbkNXUjk0RENPQUEwOGVPZzhmYlUwTGEwdXVYem9wa01Zcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.megankatenelson.com%2F&v=ZljA3t3yo18)Megan Kate Nelson is a historian, writer, and educator based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, Preservation Magazine, and Civil War Monitor.Nelson holds a BA in History and Literature from Harvard University and a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. She has taught at Texas Tech University, Cal State Fullerton, Harvard, and Brown University, and is the author of several acclaimed books on Western and American history.Follow her on Instagram: / megankatenelson (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdMU0RDbXBUSEh1dG1fZDF2cG5fTmJNdlhSUXxBQ3Jtc0ttX2dCczFKek95Yi12c0diQUtqTnJZQ0JtWTFZaEtkSWl4Yk1NTW1ndjZGWTFueXNoTUZfNmF3MGYtbjJEM2o4TV9oNWFRXzJfd1RKMHZwT0hVemJSLXB5dWFkWnpTYjNiaW16SWJnWHo5VXA2LVZ3bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmegankatenelson&v=ZljA3t3yo18)Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows and segments anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen live on YouTube, Facebook, iHeart, and RadioNemo.com!
September 18, 2025
Western of the Month: What Is a Hero? El Dorado, Robert Redford & Western Legends with Megan Kate Nelson
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 Robert Redford, following his recent passing, and the mark he left on Western films and American culture.Topics in this segment:Revisiting El Dorado (1967) and its themes of courage and justiceThe evolving definition of a hero, both on screen and in real lifeRobert Redford’s impact on Western movies and American storytellingInsights from Megan Kate Nelson’s work on American history and cultureAbout Megan Kate Nelson:Megan Kate Nelson is a historian and author of Saving Yellowstone, The Three-Cornered War, Ruin Nation, and Trembling Earth. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, and Civil War Monitor. Nelson earned her BA from Harvard and her PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa, and she has taught at Harvard, Brown, Texas Tech, and Cal State Fullerton.Learn more: http://www.megankatenelson.com/ (http://www.megankatenelson.com/)Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFNTmVNa0pFcVNRSi1IX001WkZSY2xDaTJMQXxBQ3Jtc0ttQlczTXJqMjVvcHBPR2RsOTNBR0VaSXB0NXdEZHVRSkx2VVFvWFI0WEJiUzZXNkYxT2lfWGVSVnJXVlYxQ19JTHpveXFfcDY2Mkp6Y1kwVWhxX0xEc2Y0UVJ3cFZiV3h0SEd6WUJHN2hFTXVwdVdsbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-nemo-nation-radionemo-282788598%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU5VUm9RbTNoWGwyaVZiUmVUYl8zUFJnV0ZFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNjNzY3gycUdnbTdaY3BBbjNzazd3S2FlY1h3Y19sakVTbmJFdEh2WjRIamJlbW1QQXhid3R2M2xNX09fMmNIMjZJUkJOUkF6R0JTSGJMVzJVdEFuVzk1NndFTUlCV0VyS3diLXRqVlFOeG1QY05YWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-road-gang-radio-radionemo-282788366%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJLT1FBRXAyaGRHeHcyMXZGd29KSl9EMjliUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZ080MF9mS195UFZZeW9rbVlEcEhkY0c2NzEtSklyQlFuM3ljNDhvaXVDVGhpdDFmVkl0QTdsU0U0eTQ2d3FJVG1ZRXNUMmxXUS00TUtMTkctdkNNTVdDRXJrTHQtR3JaZ2NieExZM2g3cTgxVndRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-we-should-write-radionemo-287458630%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFhPZ3FBS0xNVVdzVkgxUG5RZEZzNHc4UXF0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuWWo2SG1MYlpueWxrYkM1TkI0SmJMb3RTQWxVUE1DUDk5aUlJdXBweEx0ZVA2RGJScUFORzAyT21DbGJxd1AyQWdXUkR5V1NUUmJSdmxtR1NtQ2swQTdhRTNoejVWcHktejhVbWlraHQ3bjBkT0Q5UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iheart.com%2Fpodcast%2F269-trucking-with-ooida-285122794%2F&v=j427fyP_eoM)
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