Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55–64 is a twice-monthly podcast for fans of the classic Gunsmoke TV series. Host's Jennifer Packard and Steve Latshaw will dive into episodes from the 1955–1964 stretch chronologically—analyzing stories, spotlighting characters, and appreciating all the grit, heart, and quirks of Dodge City along the way. Contact via MindWaveMedia.Design
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
Latest Episodes
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: S1 Episodes 35 & 36 The Guitar & Cara
In The Guitar, two drunken men parade the gentle Weed Pindle through Dodge under the guise of friendship, hinting at darker intentions tied to his past. As tension builds inside the Long Branch, Chester and Doc sense the crowd teetering ...
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Episode 24
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33:00
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: S1 Episodes 33 & 34 Prairie Happy & Chester's Mail Order Bride
In Prairie Happy, fear grips Dodge when rumors of a Pawnee uprising spread through town. Matt Dillon discovers the fear is being stirred deliberately by Tewksbury, who sets fires and plants evidence to inflame suspicion. When Chester cat...
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Episode 23
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26:43
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: S1 Episodes 31 & 32 How to Die for Nothing & Dutch George
In How to Die for Nothing, Ned and Zack ride into Dodge drunk and reckless, attracting Marshal Matt Dillon’s attention. When Ned’s brother Howard Bulow seeks revenge, tensions rise. Matt and Chester work to prevent violence while enforci...
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Episode 22
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25:55
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: S1 Episodes 29 & 30 Doc's Revenge & The Preacher
In Docs Revenge, Doc Adams wrestles with a deep, long-held hatred when a miner named Clem crosses his path. As his anger threatens to consume him, Matt Dillon intervenes, balancing justice and mercy. Through tense confrontations and care...
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Episode 21
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30:00
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: S1 Episodes 27 & 28 Cooter & The Killer
In Cooter, a mild, slow-witted saloon helper is finally given a job—and a gun—by a cowardly gambler who plans to use him as bait. Marshal Dillon sees the trap but waits for the truth to surface. When betrayal turns deadly, Coote...
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Episode 20
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31:13