In our first posting from GonzoFest 2023, Curtis and Christopher welcome a scholarly “guru” of modern American literature. Tulane University professor and HST expert T.R. Johnson explains how Hunter may stand as the modern American Mark Twain, and how river cities like Louisville and New Orleans help form such a character. And Dr. T.R. believes Dr. Gonzo may have recreated himself into one of the truest embolizations of American literature. Trigger warning: The term "Slave Jim" is used.