# Episode 131: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

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Published: 2026-05-16T03:49:17+00:00
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Justus and David have been studying the blade and are discussing Jim Jarmusch’s ultra-cool movie with an ultra-cool title. Stay tuned for facts about bears, more bad Werner Herzog voice, and thoughts about this genre-defying flick. Wu-Tang forever! Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) is directed by Jim Jarmusch and stars Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Henry Silva, and Issach de Bankolé Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

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