Summary
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This improvised comedy episode explores the traditions, clichés, and absurdities of movie cowboys and television westerns. The cast adopts various persona characters representing veteran cowboy actors, discussing everything from pasta-themed western subgenres to the challenges of modern acting roles and dealing with cancellation. Throughout the roundtable, the participants debate what truly makes a cowboy, recount strange onset experiences involving accidental animal waste, and poke fun at television tropes and Christian drama films. It is worth listening to for its surreal, deadpan comedic timing and commitment to absolute ridiculousness across improvised bits and character interactions.
- When building a cowboy persona or headshot, consider adding wanted posters and sepia tones for authenticity. 48:37
- True cowboy authenticity on set might involve avoiding showers and using unconventional grooming methods. 49:30
- Real cowboys are not gold diggers; they work the fields and American West farming land. 50:01
- A proper cowboy headshot requires looking like you belong on a wanted poster. 48:37
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Advertisements
Hosts introduce the show and intersperse several commercial spots for IBM, OnDeck, and Viori.
- 0:36IBM Technology Promotion
An IBM representative outlines how their technology supports enterprise software stacks and AI integration.
- 2:34Viori Activewear Promotion
Hosts promote Viori clothing, offering a discount code and highlighting product features.
- 3:10Movie Cowboys Intro
Hosts introduce the episode’s main topic, explaining the history and cultural impact of movie cowboys.
- 7:00Cowboy Cast Introductions
The four cowboy guests introduce themselves, share background stories, and discuss their careers.
- 42:28Cowboy Culture & Industry Discussion
Guests debate the relevance of cowboys today, the authenticity of actors playing cowboys, and the evolution of the Western genre.
- 55:27Ad Read and Set Humor
The hosts riff on a two-for-one ad and joke about on-set experiences, setting a playful tone.
- 56:38Horse Cameo on Euphoria
One host recounts his brief appearance on the show "Euphoria," highlighting his interaction with a horse named Bessie.
- 57:30Cowboy Metaphors and AI Body Donation
Hosts debate giving their bodies to AI, using cowboy imagery and humor to explore mortality and technology.
- 1:03:30White Light and Mortality Imagery
A surreal segment where the hosts imagine what they see in a white light, mixing personal anecdotes with absurdity.
- 1:05:57Cowboy Slate and Final Sign-Off
The episode wraps up with a comedic cowboy slate, final goodbyes, and a brief outro announcing the podcast’s production details.
- 1:07:24Closing and Promotional Outro
The episode concludes with a final promotional message about the podcast’s sponsors and a farewell to listeners.
Highlights
- 3:18
Origins of Movie Cowboysinsight
The hosts introduce the theme of the episode by discussing the long history of movie cowboys in cinema and how they transitioned into modern cowboy shows.
- 5:08
Pasta-Themed Western Subgenresinsight
The guests brainstorm various Italian pasta styles as western subgenres, joking about bucatini westerns having fifty percent more beef.
- 10:09
Signing a 400-Season Contractstory
The guest shares details about their hit show Dirt Guy on Paramount Plus and claims they signed a historic 400-season contract.
- 15:02
Singing the Cowboy Corralstory
The veteran singing cowboy performs the theme song to his long-running television program alongside his puppet sidekick.
- 27:41
Christian Film Cafeteria Scenestory
The cast plays a clip from an older cowboy actor starring in a Christian film where he confronts high school students about evolution and philosophy.
- 52:49
Cowboy Cancellation In Memoriaminsight
The roundtable conducts a humorous in memoriam segment for actors who played cowboys and were subsequently canceled.
- 59:06
Accidental Feces Makeup Incidentstory
An actor recounts the chaotic onset story of trying to look gritty for a western role and accidentally rubbing fresh dog feces on his face.
Quotes
“One of the things I love the most about working for United Healthcare is that everybody matters.”
Unnamed speaker · 0:05 “I am just one piece of a larger puzzle, but every piece matters.”
Unnamed speaker · 0:22 “I'm the lead in Dirt Guy, a show on Paramount Plus.”
Unnamed speaker · 9:53 “I signed a 400-season contract.”
Unnamed speaker · 10:09 “We call this ad a two for one.”
Unnamed speaker · 55:48 “I love Euphoria and only season three.”
Unnamed speaker · 56:50 “I don't trust a computer to do anything a horse can.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:02:17 “The worst thing in the world is a cowboy who fears death.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:02:47
Sponsored segments
- IBM 0:46–1:01
- OnDeck 1:05–2:07
- Cosentyx 1:49–2:32
- Vuori 2:27–3:02
- Patreon 1:06:19–1:06:26
- OnDeck 1:07:36–1:08:14
- Delta 1:08:14–1:08:40
- PNC Wealth Management 1:08:41–1:09:11
- Vuori 1:09:11–1:09:42
- Xfinity 1:09:46–1:10:12
- Underdog 1:10:48–1:11:42
About this episode
Get your spurs on and your pistols ready to duel - it’s time for a four-way showdown from your favorite movie cowboys! From spaghetti westerns to singing westerns and beyond, the Wild West and its stories of adventure, bandits, saloons full of revelry, and of course cowboys on their trusty steeds have captivated the hearts of the American public. This week on the pod, we sit down with 4 of the most influential modern movie cowboys to hear what they love about the work, how they tap into the soul of the American West, and the unique challenges of being a fake cowboy. So put on your cowboy hat, have Alexa play “Old West Song” from the Good, the Bad, and The Ugly, and listen in! MERCH HERE! https://artistsonartistsonartistsonartists.com/shop This episode was filmed in the beautiful Dynasty Typewriter Theater, and tech-produced by Samuel Curtis. For live shows and events you can find more about them at dynastytypewriter.com. To learn more about the BTS of this episode and to find a world of challenges, games, inside scoop, and the Artists being themselves, subscribe to our Patreon! You won't be disappointed with what you find. Check out patreon.com/aoaoaoapod Artists on Artists on Artists on Artists is an improvised Hollywood roundtable podcast Created and Hosted by Kylie Brakeman, Jeremy Culhane, Angela Giarratana and Patrick McDonald. It is a production of Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players and iHeartMedia Podcasts. Executive Produced by Matt Apodaca and produced by Alexandra Dennis and Laservision Productions. Music By Gabriel Ponton, editing by Conner McCabe, and social media editing by Adam Keller. Thumbnails by Josh Fleury and logo design by Lucy Tomkiewicz. Hollywood's talking. Make sure you're listening. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Please rate us five stars! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcript
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Topics
- Dirt Guy
- Euphoria
- American West
- H M U
- Randall Gentry Hour
- iHeart Media Podcasts
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