“I mean, what can anyone of us ever really fuckin’ hope for, huh? Except for a moment here and there with a person who doesn’t want to rob, steal or murder us? At night, it may happen. Sun-up, one person against the fuckin’ wall, the other may hop on the fuckin’ bed trusting each other enough to tell half the fucking truth. Everybody needs that. Becomes precious to ’em. They don’t want to see it fucked with.”
In the latest episode of “Something Pretty,” titled “Jewel’s Boot is Made for Walking,” hosts Wes and Clay immerse listeners in the turbulent world of Deadwood. Their humorous and analytical exploration begins with Trixie recounting Deadwood’s events to Al Swearengen, who reveals the Chicago murder that led to his arrest warrant. The focus then shifts to Jewel’s attempts to get a leg brace from Doc Cochran, who unfortunately dismisses her hopes.
Wes and Clay discuss the various relationships in Deadwood, such as Joanie Stubbs and Charlie Utter sharing breakfast, and Alma Garret’s surprise reunion with her father, Otis Russell. They also touch on Al Swearengen’s dealings with Silas Adams, the magistrate’s bagman, as they negotiate a deal to secure Al’s place in Deadwood.
As the episode progresses, Charlie Utter’s new role as fire commissioner causes friction with Tom Nuttall, leading to the appointment of Con Stapleton as sheriff. Cy Tolliver employs the junkie Leon to stir outrage over Swearengen’s actions, while Trixie’s intimate encounter with Sol Star is interrupted by Seth Bullock. The hosts delve into Bullock’s subsequent confrontation with Swearengen over the sheriff appointment, and his refusal to take the position.
Wes and Clay then examine the deteriorating condition of Reverend H.W. Smith, which seems to affect Swearengen deeply. Al’s emotional state is further strained by Trixie’s perceived betrayal. The episode concludes with a look at Alma’s father, Otis Russell, as he manipulates her future, and Al’s whiskey-fueled ramblings about his dark past in a Chicago orphanage.
Join Wes and Clay as they chat about “Jewel’s Boot is Made for Walking” with an insightful and entertaining discussion of the twists and turns in Deadwood’s world. They examine the shifting alliances and power struggles that define this captivating series.
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Supplemental Reading:
The Deadwood Bible: A Lie Agreed Upon
Deadwood: Stories of the Black Hills
Reading Deadwood: A Western to Swear By
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