Cowboys: ad-free version
Summary
The hosts discuss the evolution of action movie tropes, specifically the disappearance of romantic subplots and "vest culture" in modern cinema. They analyze the archetypal structure of Westerns, comparing them to the Epic of Gilgamesh and debating the realism of desert trails versus cinematic locations. The episode also features a listener’s story about a concierge running a secret sex ring in a serviced apartment.
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