Ticklish Business

Actress Carroll Baker talks about her time in Hollywood, working with the legendary Elia Kazan on Baby Doll, and more. Find out more about Carroll's latest book here. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian Farran Smith Nehme joins us this week to discuss Mary Astor, domestic dramas, and the 1936 feature Dodsworth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest and director Anna Biller joins us to discuss the life, loves, and legacy of actress Marlene Dietrich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do a little silent film 101 and who better to speak about the silent screen than historian Fritzi Kramer? Learn more about Fritzi's work and support it here. Next Time: It's all things Marlene Dietrich. (I incorrectly listed this as the next episode last week.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many versions of A Star is Born but the Ticklish Trio are discussing the best version (don't yell at us!) with this week's special guest: James Mason. Actually, make that James Duke Mason, the actor's grandson. Mason joins us to talk about his famous grandfather, the role that put him opposite Judy, and what James Mason famously said about the actress' performance. Follow James Duke Mason over on Instagram! Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. Next Time: It's all things Marlene Dietrich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian and author Nancy Wang Yuen joins us to talk about Asian American representation in classic film, the work of Anna May Wong, and Wong's 1937 mystery Daughter of Shanghai. Buy Nancy's book Reel Inequality. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. Next Time: A Star is Born (1954) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Sheila O'Malley joins the Ticklish Trio on a trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas as they discuss Elvis Presley's 1964 musical Viva Las Vegas. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Next Time: Anna May Wong and Daughter of Shanghai (1937). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Czar of Noir" himself, TCM's Eddie Muller joins the Ticklish Trio on our Road to 100 to discuss Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, and the Greek tragedy known as In a Lonely Place. Watch TCM's Noir Alley ever Saturday night and Sunday morning on TCM. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Next Time: We hit the bright lights of Las Vegas with Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas (1964). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Road to 100 sees us finally come together with classic film maven, Karina Longworth. Karina joins Drea and Kristen to talk about Polly Platt, women of the 1970s, and whether "Pretty Baby" is a good movie. Listen to the new season of You Must Remember This. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We find out what lies within In a Lonely Place (1950) with another special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Garner's daughter Gigi talks to us about her dad, his love of animals, a (possible) rivalry with Steve McQueen, and how he stayed grounded. Learn about the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund at its official website. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We talk Polly Platt and the 1970s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our "Road to 100" officially kicks off with a series of conversations, interviews, and discussions with a bevy of special guests. We kick off the series with film noir expert, film preservationist, TCM friend, and all-around awesome guy, Alan K. Rode. Alan talks to us about his relationship to Old Hollywood, working on his must-read biography on Michael Curtiz, and indulges Kristen in some John Garfield talk. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. Read Alan's stories, buy his books, and learn about the Arthur Lyons film festival at his official website. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. NEXT TIME: James Garner's daughter Gigi drops in to share stories about her daredevil dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our final "It Would Have Been at TCMFF 2020" movie is a William Powell and Kay Francis crowd-pleaser. Or is it? Kristen, Drea and Samantha share their thoughts on the crime caper, Jewel Robbery, from 1932. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. NEXT TIME: Film noir author Alan K. Rode joins us to discuss everything from Michael Curtiz, to John Garfield, and the Arthur Lyons Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha, Kristen, and Drea honor another fallen TCM Classic Film Festival 2020 title and mark our first Disney animated feature! We're talking 1963's The Sword in the Stone! How does it fit into the Disney canon and is it worthy of an actual feud? Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. NEXT TIME: Our TCM Film Festival 2020 tribute comes to a close with Samantha's favorite movie of all time, 1932's Jewel Robbery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our schedule took a detour with the announcement that the 2020 TCM Classic Film Festival was being cancelled due to the pandemic. So the gang decided to honor it with episodes devoting to the films we're sad to miss this year. Kristen's pick may come from 1982 but has Old Hollywood glitz. It's Julie Andrew in Victor/Victoria! Come for the discussion of masculinity but stay for Samantha Ellis grousing about the 1980s. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. NEXT TIME: Drea's TCMFF miss for 2020 brings us our first Disney animated movie, 1963's The Sword in the Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio says maybe this time they'll win as they discuss Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Bob Fosse's Cabaret. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: Listening back to this episode feels like a million years ago considering we're all quarantined these days. And considering the TCM Film Festival is cancelled we're devoting the next 3 episodes to movies we wanted to discuss that would have screened there starting with 1982's Victor/Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio have a song in their heart and kick off Musical March by discussing Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Swing Time! If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We go from the early years of the musical to the new with a look at Bob Fosse's 1972 musical Cabaret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio returns (finally!) with an episode that honors Black History Month and Sidney Poitier's birthday. We break down Poitier's complicated legacy as one of Old Hollywood's most famous Black performer and disabled narratives within the 1965 drama A Patch of Blue. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Support the podcast and get access to special pins, exclusive audio, and additional podcasts at our Patreon page. NEXT TIME: We kick off Musical March with our first Fred and Ginger movie, Swing Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to remember the year that was with the classic features we fell in love with in 2019. Sam, Drea, and I break down the genres, stars, and stories that helped us get through a wild year. We also make time to read your tweets! Next Time: We celebrate Cary Grant's birthday with a mystery film voted on by the listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe is one of Kristen's favorite biopics, and who better to talk about it than its director? Kristen interviews Laurie Collyer about making the film, Marilyn's work and how Hollywood has adapted her, and Kelli Garner's luminous performance as Monroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from: TCM Host Dave Karger Mario Cantone and Jennifer Grant introduce My Favorite Wife (1940) Actress Diane Baker Dennis Miller and Barbara Rush introduce When Worlds Collide (1953) Actress and TCM Host Illeana Douglas Eddie Muller's intro for Open Secret (1948) - Yes, I discovered after the fact that I used this again. Bad Seed star Patty McCormack - Yep, forgot I used this already, too Sloan de Forrest introduces 1949's Roadhouse Director Rob Marshall Actor Ron Perleman Bill Hader introduces 1935's Mad Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy holidays, everyone! The Ticklish Trio closes out 2019 with an episode devoted to the quintessential Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. We dissect Jimmy Stewart's acting ability, what makes a Christmas film, and what would have happened if this was released in 1947. From everyone at Ticklish Business, we wish you happy holidays and a safe and happy New Year! Next Time: We'll return January 15th with an all-new episode looking at our favorite 2019 classic film discoveries! Be on the lookout for the rest of my TCMFF audio in the interim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio are on hiatus for the week but in the meantime revisit the 2019 TCM Classic Film Festival with a series of exclusive interviews and intros from the event held this past April. Visit (or revisit) this year's TCM Classic Film Festival with a bevy of audio recorded at the fest. This episode includes interviews and intros from: TCM General Manager Jennifer Dorian Alicia Malone's intro for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) TCM Film Fest Overseer Charles Tabesh Tara McNamara as she introduces The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) TCM's "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller Eddie's intro for The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Disney animator Floyd Norman Norman and Jane Baer's interview before Sleeping Beauty (1959) Bad Seed star Patty McCormack Eddie Muller's intro for Open Secret (1948) From everyone at Ticklish Business we want to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! NEXT TIME: #Noirvember is upon us and we're talking the top 3 noirs that make us thirsty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**I'd like to apologize for the delay. November has been an incredibly hard month with me losing a pet, a family member losing a job, etc.** The Trio is back to look at the noirs that make us thirsty! Look for appearances from John Garfield, Tyrone Power, and Gregory Peck. NEXT TIME: It's Christmas-time at Ticklish HQ and you get to decide the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was this episode supposed to be up before Halloween? Yep! To say October was a horrible month for me would be an understatement and this delayed episode is the result. But I'm committed to making November better (and on-time!). Drea, Sam, and I get down and dirty talking about disability and how Tod Browning's career was derailed by his desire to make this movie, Freaks. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Next Time: Noirvember starts with a look at the noirs that make us thirsty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entertainment writer Liz Shannon Miller joins Kristen to talk about Audrey Hepburn, blindness in cinema, and whether Wait Until Dark is a horror movie. If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: The Trio is back with our last Halloween feature, 1932's Freaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea, Sam, and Kristen kick off the first of three Halloween-centered episodes starting with a look at Claude Rains in 1933's The Invisible Man. Along the way they debate science fiction versus horror, remakes, and whether the movie's nudity makes it an erotic feature. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. And if you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page. NEXT TIME: Special guest Liz Shannon Miller joins us to talk about Audrey Hepburn in 1967's Wait Until Dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea and Kristen take off their shoes to walk Barefoot in the Park. They talk the crumbling studio system, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda's chemistry, and Drea tries to remember the word "radiator." Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Next Time: We kick off three weeks of Halloween programming starting with a look at Claude Rains in The Invisible Man (1933). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing our My Man Godfrey episode we're back with another 1939 gem. This episode we respectfully debate and discuss the feminist classic The Women. We talk Norma Shearer, the Bechdel Test, and more. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Our goal is 15 Patrons all new and upgrading Patrons will be receiving a special bonus gift this month! Next Time: We jump forward to relationships with 1967's Barefoot in the Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea and Kristen are joined by Nerdist writer Lindsey Romain to discuss Sharon Tate, melodrama, and the 1967 adaptation of Valley of the Dolls! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. Our goal is 15 Patrons all new and upgrading Patrons will be receiving a special bonus gift this month! Next Time: We go from melodrama to screwball with a look at 1936's My Man Godfrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam, Drea and Kristen discuss the three stars they're excited to spend 24 hours with as part of TCM's Summer Under the Stars tribute. They also announce plans for their first Patreon drive! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. Our goal is 15 Patrons and to reach we'll be doing a special Summer Under the Stars themed video project. Help us get there by becoming a Patron and spreading the word! NEXT TIME: Writer and Sharon Tate aficionado Lindsey Romaine joins us to talk about 1967's Valley of the Dolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio are back with special guest Diana Ellis to talk about Edward D. Wood, Jr., the subjective nature of bad movies, Orson Welles, and the "worst movie ever made," Plan 9 From Outer Space. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. Throughout the month of August we'll be doing a Summer Under the Stars Patreon drive. If we get 15 new Patrons and/or hit the $50 mark we'll be doing a special Summer Under the Stars themed video project. Help us get there by becoming a Patron and spreading the word! NEXT TIME: It's one of our favorite TCM blocks and we're devoting another episode to it, Summer Under the Stars. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Special Guest: Diana Ellis (@kidcassidys) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and Kristen (with Drea on email) discuss our top 3 favorite Doris Day features ranging from serious drama to lighthearted comedy. Did yours make the list? Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: We go out of this world with a look at the cult classic, Plan 9 From Outer Space. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio travel to Japan to discuss the first foreign film in our show's history. We dissecting Akira Kurosawa's 1952 drama Ikiru. We talk about influences, both classic and contemporary, the film's historical significance, and more! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: We celebrate the life of America's Sweetheart, Doris Day, by looking our top 3 favorite Doris features. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of John Wayne's birthday the Ticklish Trio discuss Wayne's star introduction in the 1939 John Ford Western, Stagecoach. They also find time to discuss his complicated views in 2019, the infamous Playboy interview, and how "cancelled culture" works (or doesn't) in today's era. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: Drea takes us out of our comfort zone as we discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1952 feature Ikiru. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and Kristen are back honoring the 65th anniversary of Creature From the Black Lagoon. They discuss the film's originals, Millicent Patrick's creature work, and whether the Creature is supposed to have a gender. Check out Mallory O'Meara's new book on Millicent Patrick, The Lady From the Black Lagoon! Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: The Ticklish Trio returns to look at John Wayne's complicated legacy and the 1939 Western Stagecoach. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Tyrone Power's birthday Samantha and Kristen look at his career and his 1942 swashbuckler, The Black Swan. They also answer your listener questions and announce the winner of their Warner Archive contest. Want to support Ticklish Business and get access to early episodes and exclusive merchandise? Consider supporting us on Patreon. NEXT TIME: Sam and Kristen discuss the 65th anniversary of Creature From the Black Lagoon. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Jayne Mansfield's birthday I'm joined by guest, Mansfield biographer April Vevea sits down to talk with me about the buxom actress, Frank Tashlin's directorial prowess, and the changing landscape of the 1950s. Buy April's book, Puffblicity over on Amazon! Also, you still have time to enter to win 3 new Warner Archive DVDs. Just send us a classic film question to enter! NEXT TIME: It's Tyrone Power's birthday and we celebrate with a movie voted on by the listeners! CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Guest: April Vevea (@aprilvevea) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio are prepping for the 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival with a special episode. Sam and Kristen will be attending and share their highly tentative schedules while Drea recommends her favorites. We also answer a few of your questions! NEXT TIME: We honor Jayne Mansfield with special guest April Vieva discussing Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-hosts: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) and Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To go along with TCM's #MarchMadness tribute to Fredric March the Ticklish Trio discuss his Oscar-winning turn in the 1931 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. We discuss who could pull off a modern-day interpretation, our love for Miriam Hopkins, and Drea comes up with more new terms. Want access to exclusive content, early episodes, and merch? Check out the Ticklish Business Patreon! Next Time: With the TCM Classic Film Festival around the corner we're sharing our picks, tips and tricks. Send us your questions related to the fest, TCM, or classic film in general for this makeshift mailbag episode! CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-hosts: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) and Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year we had plans to honor our final Centennial Celebrant, Jeff Chandler. But due to Kristen's move and the holidays it didn't happen as planned but we still wanted to honor him! So Samantha and Kristen sat down to discuss 1955's Fox Fire. We talk about feminism, the representation of Native Americans, and whether Jane Russell's pixie cut is a good look or not. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-Host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticklish Trio honor Kristen's deceased obsession, John Garfield, on his birthday by talking about the 1946 noir The Postman Always Rings Twice. Come for the salaciousness and stay for our talk about plot shenanigans, Sam's optimism, and Kristen making inappropriate comments. Next Time: TCM is all about March Madness so we are too. We talk about Fredric March and 1931's Jekyll and Hyde. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-hosts: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) and Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea, Sam, and I are looking at the classic film Oscar snubs we're still upset by. We laugh, we argue, and I might offend Luise Rainer fans. NEXT TIME: It's John Garfield's birthday and you know Kristen had to do a tribute. The movie will be decided on by the fans so be sure to look for a special poll to cast your vote. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-hosts: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) and Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Valentine's Day and the Ticklish Trio have returned to run down our favorite classic film couples! Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. If you become a Patron now you'll have access to bonus podcasts (not episodes, actual shows!), exclusive polls, and more. NEXT TIME: It's Valentine's Day and Drea, Samantha and I discuss our favorite classic film couples. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-hosts: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We honor TCM's star of the month, Kathryn Grayson by brushing up on our Shakespeare and talking the 1953 musical, Kiss Me Kate! Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. If you become a Patron now you'll have access to bonus podcasts (not episodes, actual shows!), exclusive polls, and more. NEXT TIME: It's Valentine's Day and Drea, Samantha and I discuss our favorite classic film couples. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all new year of Ticklish Business and we're starting off the new year by honoring the movies we fell in love with during 2018. Drea and I talk Lon Chaney, John Garfield, and more. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. If you become a Patron now you'll have access to bonus podcasts (not episodes, actual shows!), exclusive polls, and more. NEXT TIME: We celebrate TCM's star of the month Kathryn Grayson by looking at 1953's Kiss Me Kate CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha, Drea and I are all together for Christmas....or the Ticklish Biz Christmas episode at least. We sit down to discuss Robert Mitchum in Holiday Affair (1949). Is Mitchum a man who loves children or, as Drea calls him, a Man Who Loves Children? We also share the Christmas movies we love and hate. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. If you become a Patron now you'll have access to bonus podcasts (not episodes, actual shows!), exclusive polls, and more. NEXT TIME: Samantha, Drea, and I share our favorite movies we discovered in 2018! CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) and Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ticklish Biz is taking the holidays off and sharing with you some special gifts as we prepare for our special Christmas show on Holiday Affair. In the meantime, I'm sharing with you an episode of my Patreon-exclusive show, Doubled Features. Adam Kautzer and I talk about the movies Hollywood enjoys doing again, and again, and again. We kick things off by looking at The Blob. How does it change between 1958 and 1988? You can catch up with the rest of my Doubled Features episodes by becoming a Patron. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Adam Kautzer (@Tyrufus_McCoy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ticklish Biz is taking the holidays off and sharing with you some special gifts as we prepare for our special Christmas show on Holiday Affair. In the meantime, I'm sharing with you an episode of my Patreon-exclusive show, Based on a True Podcast. Based on a True Podcast sees co-host William Bibbiani and I talk about how Hollywood discusses itself. We tackle the George Reeve murder (possibly?) by looking at the 2006 film Hollywoodland. You can catch up with the rest of my Based on a True Podcast episode by becoming a Patron. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: William Bibbiani (@WilliamBibbiani) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha and I jump on-board the Mayflower to find out about the passage to America as laid out in 1952's Plymouth Adventure. Along the way we talk about our differing views of Van Johnson, why Gene Tierney is in this, and why the heck is Plymouth rock? Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. If you become a Patron now you'll have access to bonus podcasts (not episodes, actual shows!), exclusive polls, and more. NEXT TIME: Samantha, Drea, and I are all coming together to celebrate Christmas with a feature film decided by you listeners! CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Guest: Samantha Ellis (@classicfilmgeek) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drea joins me as we honor both Centennial star Anne Shirley AND the shadowy month of #Noirvember by discussing Dick Powell, the noir genre, and 1944's Murder, My Sweet. Want to support the podcast? Consider leaving an iTunes rating and review or becoming a Patron via Patreon. NEXT TIME: Samantha Ellis and I celebrate Thanksgiving by looking at how movies portrayed the first Thanksgiving in 1952's Plymouth Adventure. CREDITS: Creator and Host: Kristen Lopez (@Journeys_Film) Co-host: Drea Clark (@thedreaclark) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices