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The Front Row is catching up with 'The Prospector' Wes Barker

By Brandon Davis

Published May 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM CDT

The Front Row Network is happy to welcome back 'The Prospector' Wes Barker. Brandon and Wes chat about what he's been up to since their last chat including the overhaul of his YouTube channel. They also go more into detail about his book, "The Ballad of the Prospector", available currently on Amazon

Community Voices 2026

Brandon Davis

Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.

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