October 2026: Hibner to appear on podcast

Perry Hibner, author of Centennial Revisited: An Oral History of the Epic TV Miniseries, will be the main guest on the Voices of the West podcast next month.

Hibner will talk on the weekly one-hour radio show and podcast that is dedicated to preserving the culture, history, movies, television shows, and literature of the American Old West on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. CDT.

The show is hosted by Harry Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran and retired broadcaster; Bunker de France, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired Hollywood stuntman; and Todd Roberts, an SASS member and Hollywood insider. The trio interviews western authors, historians, filmmakers, ranchers and actors.

“I’m excited and honored to talk about my book on the Voices of the West show,’’ Hibner said. “I know there are a lot of fans of Centennial and the American West around the country and it’s always a thrill to share the stories I’ve heard from the cast and crew with them.’’

Hibner did a radio interview with a southwest Missouri radio station in April in advance of his two-day appearance with Gregory Harrison, who played Levi Zendt in the miniseries, at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield. Hibner also did an interview with Ed Robertson for the national radio show and podcast TV Confidential that aired in early July.

“I’m always happy to talk about my book,’’ Hibner said. “It’s been one of the highlights of my professional career.’’

Voices of the West can be streamed live on the VOFW website. Past episodes can also be downloaded. The show is also available on major audio services, including Spotify and Amazon Music.

Hibner’s book contains more than 75 interviews with cast, crew, extras, locals, experts, and fans. Among those interviewed were Gregory Harrison (Levi Zendt), Barbara Carrera (Clay Basket), Cristina Raines (Lucinda McKeag Zendt), Cliff DeYoung (John Skimmerhorn), William Atherton (Jim Lloyd), Stephen McHattie (Jake Pasquinel), Kario Salem (Mike Pasquinel), Mark Harmon (Captain John McIntosh), and John Wilder, who adapted the James A. Michener best-selling novel for television and was the main producer. The book also includes excerpts from more than 60 primary sources.