
Back to the Bunkhouse
A podcast discussing each episode of the 1989 ABC series "The Young Riders."
Episodes
20 episodes
The Man Behind the Badge
Join Lesley and Missy as they discuss Episode 21, "The Man Behind the Badge." Hear the twins talk about New Year's Resolutions (they're a little late posting this episode!), Josh Brolin's memoir, and whether or not Sam Cain is, in fact, wallowi...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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44:48

Episode 18: Matched Pair
In this latest episode of Back to the Bunkhouse, the twins review episode 20, Matched Pair. Listen in as they discuss the episode's uncertain place in The Young Riders canon, the versatility of Josh Brolin when portraying an even younger Hickok...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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35:37

Episode 17: Bulldog
Back to the Bunkhouse is back to discuss season one's "Bulldog." Listen in as the twins gush over the episode, analyzing (and overanalyzing) everything from Bulldog's literary prowess to Lou's risky sartorial choices. And also snow.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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56:00

Episode 16: Decoy and Daddy's Girl
Listen in as the twins discuss two episodes: Decoy and Daddy's Girl! Overanalytical as always, Lesley and Missy spend much of the time discussing bears, bear phobias, and bear actors!
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:23:38

Episode 15: Unfinished Business
The twins are back to discuss episode 16 of The Young Riders, "Unfinished Business." Listen in as they evaluate Jimmy's feelings toward Emma, hand out lower-than-usual grades, and try to manage a bunch of distractions! If you want...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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55:56

Episode 14: Lady for a Night
Missy and Lesley are back to discuss "Lady for a Night," the episode where Lou decides to have a night on the town and runs into the charming but dangerous Tyler Dewitt. Join the twins as they discuss the exact nature of Kid and Lou's relations...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:10:26

Episode 13: Hard Time
In this latest installment of "Back to the Bunkhouse," hosts Lesley and Missy discuss "Hard Time," the TYR episode where Kid is forced to do some hard time (get it?) in a not-so-secret location after he attempts to help a woman in the ironicall...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:12

Episode 12: The Keepsake and Fall from Grace
In this special two-part Christmas episode (recorded way back in September!), Lesley and Missy tackle "The Keepsake" and "Fall from Grace." Listen in as they discuss the riders' family bond, femme fatales, and their own frustrating habit of for...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:25:25

Episode 11: Blind Love
Love may be blind, but Jimmy isn't! Or is he? Join Lesley and Missy as they discuss episode 11, Blind Love- the episode where Jimmy falls for a pre-technological Tinder Swindler, Lou plays matchmaker (with questionable methods), and Kid tries t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:12:25

Episode 10: End of Innocence
Saddle up for another episode of Back to the Bunkhouse! In a confusing twist, Lesley and Missy discuss the tenth episode of season one, End of Innocence, in this, their 11th episode of the podcast. Listen in to hear their take on the merits of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:07

Episode 9: A Good Day to Die with Johnny Betts
It's back! Back to the Bunkhouse, that is! After a brief hiatus (like 90s television), the twins have returned and are discussing another TYR episode with special guest Johnny Betts. Listen in as they analyze (and occasionally repeat) the theme...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:23:09

Bonus Episode: Interview with Johnny Betts!
On this special bonus episode of Back to the Bunkhouse, join hosts Lesley and Missy as they sit down with legendary creator of "The Rider Review," Johnny Betts himself! Listen in as the three discuss their favorite TYR episodes, Johnny's Rider ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:18

Episode 8: False Colors
In this special birthday episode (for the hosts, not the series), Lesley and Missy discuss the likeability of the episode's villain, the (almost) unbreakable bond of brotherhood, and the merits of what may be the funniest scene in the entire se...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:32

Episode 7: Ten-Cent Hero
Join Lesley and Missy as they dissect the evolution of Jimmy's character as well as themes of literary responsibility and attempts at carrot humor in episode 7, "Ten-Cent Hero." And what does The Young Riders have to do with Stranger Things? No...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:03:30

Episode 6: Black Ulysses
Join Lesley and Missy for episode 6 of Back to the Bunkhouse, where they discuss "Black Ulysses," in which Katy's life is threatened (like it always is), Kid suggests lethal problem-solving methods (like he always does), and Lou does more work ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:44

Episode 5: Bad Blood
In episode five, Lesley and Missy discuss "Bad Blood" (not the Taylor Swift song). Join them as they analyze the "lost years" of Lou's backstory, Ike's resemblance to a certain character from The Outsiders, and Jimm...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:16

Episode 4: Speak No Evil
In this episode, Lesley and Missy discuss episode 4, "Speak No Evil." Listen in as they recap Ike's venture into the "cabbage patch," Buck's less-than-stellar math skills, and Lou's feeble attempt to explain away her tears. And, of course, more...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:14:43

Episode 3: Home of the Brave
Join hosts Lesley and Missy as they recap this Buck-centric episode, though they spend most of the time discussing the fight in which Buck refused to participate, Lou's role as the group "mom," and tell-tale signs of a guest horse's demise. And...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:09

Episode 2: Gunfighter
In today's episode twin hosts, Lesley and Missy, discuss the TYR episode, Gunfighter. Listen in as they explore Jimmy's development as a character, his deepening relationship with Emma, and whether or not Kid is, in fact, a thief. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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53:44

Episode 1: The Pilot
Twin hosts, Lesley and Missy, discuss the pilot episode of the 1989 western series, "The Young Riders." Focusing more on character than plot, the sisters try to give each rider equal air time, but spend too much time on Jimmy (if that is even p...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:25:57
