Blood Meridian and the Violent Birth of the American West

The Flynn Bros. discuss Cormac McCarthy’s brutally told, beautifully written masterpiece, Blood Meridian. Later, they break down the novel’s most chilling and memorable passages, with a special focus on the book’s iconic villain, Judge Holden. Finally, they analyze one of the greatest final chapters in all of literature and share the only way to adapt Blood Meridian into a movie.   Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to [email protected].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons