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Writing the West
Welcome to Writing the West, the official literature podcast of Cowboys & Indians magazine. Each episode features in-depth conversations with the authors, historians, filmmakers, journalists, and creators who illuminate the American West — past, present, and future. Hosted by C&I Assistant Editor Tyler Auffhammer, the series dives into frontier history, modern Western fiction, Indigenous narratives, outlaw legends, thrillers, film and TV, and everything in between.
Podcasting since 2025 • 23 episodes
Writing the West
Latest Episodes
Reclaiming Indigenous Food With Chef Sean Sherman
In this episode of Writing the West, Sean Sherman — chef, educator, and founder of The Sioux Chef and NATIFS — shares how a childhood on Pine Ridge Reservation shaped his understanding of food, identity, and access. From government com...
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Episode 22
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Jamie Harrison On Montana, Mystery, And The Power of Place
Few writers capture the layered complexity of the modern West quite like Jamie Harrison. Best known for her Jules Clement mystery series, Harrison has spent decades drawing inspiration from Montana’s small towns, evolving landscapes, and deeply...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:54
The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California And Launched The Legend Of Zorro
In this episode of Writing the West, historian and author John Boessenecker joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta, a deeply researched examination of the man behind one of the most...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:01
C.J. Box At The Crossroads: Joe Pickett's Daughters Take the Lead
In this episode of Writing the West, we’re joined by bestselling author C.J. Box to talk about The Crossroads — the 26th Joe Pickett novel, and one of the boldest turns the series has taken yet. Box shares what inspired a new ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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32:48
Aaron Eckhart Takes on Modern Cattle Rustling in Thieves Highway
Cattle rustling isn’t a relic of the Old West — it’s a growing modern crime affecting ranchers across the American West, and it’s the driving force behind Thieves Highway, the new action-thriller starring Aaron Eckhart. In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:40
