Douglas Green, also known as Ranger Doug, discusses his experiences as a member of the Western music group Riders in the Sky and his love for Western music and culture. He shares stories about playing at the Grand Ole Opry, the history of the song 'Don't Fence Me In,' and the figure of the singing cowboy. He also talks about the connection between Western movies, TV shows, and music, and the impact of Western music on different generations. Green highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Western music and the artists who contributed to its legacy.

Open Range is a classic Western film directed by Kevin Costner. It follows two mysterious and steely-eyed strangers, Charlie and Boss Spearman, who are free grazers in the last days of the frontier west. The film explores the clash between law and lawlessness, as well as the authenticity of the heroes and the Western setting. It also delves into the concept of masculinity and the strong silent type. The gunfight scenes in the film are particularly notable. Overall, Open Range is considered one of the best Westerns and a favorite among many viewers.

Also, with a special guest appearance is my four year old, on a mad hunt to find her Barbie.

This week's WednesdayWestern is “The Old Way” (2023), a horrible movie featuring Nic Cage. We start with the connection between 'The Old Way' and the tragic incident on the set of the movie 'Rust', which had the same gun handler. We also delve into Nic Cage's acting style, known as 'Nouveau Shamanic', and highlight some of his iconic performances.

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