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The episode features a discussion about the 1931 film Trader Horn with guest Rob Thomas, exploring its dual nature as an adventure story and a nature documentary.

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1931 film Trader Horn. I'm joined by Rob Thomas from the Not That Rob Thomas newsletter and we talk about how the film is at times an adventure story and at others a nature documentary, the sometimes surprising amount of violence on display in the film , and the most obnoxious pith helmet this side of the Sahara. You can watch Trader Horn online or purchase a copy for yourself and be sure to check out Rob's newsletter. Other fil...

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