Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

This week the Ballyhoo becomes a part of a new universe as Zach and Matt Willocks begin their journey through the Golden Age of Hollywood’s dense and magnificent PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE! This journey through pulp and comic characters from yesteryear begins with a return to the world of Lamont Cranston with a deep dive into Columbia’s 1940 serial, THE SHADOW, followed by a look at its more modern adaptation, 1994’s THE SHADOW! Settle in as the boys trace the characters origins and many mythologies, learn more about how the serial managed to stay fairly loyal to much of the spirit of the character, marvel and giggle at the many facets of a serial, ponder how much the latter counterpart manages to expand and fully embrace all the pulp mythologies, and then finally settle upon how the character of The Shadow has influenced the pop culture world we live in.

Zach welcomes film professional and podcaster Michael Holland (From Out of the Past) aboard a stagecoach that’s about to enter a town filled with daring, action, and self aware hilarity as they take a closer look at David Butler’s 1945 Technicolor western, SAN ANTONIO! Kick up your feet in the Ballyhoo saloon and listen as the boys trace the production history of the film, learn more about director David Butler’s insights on how production flowed from acting to stunt coordination, marvel at the deft balance of comedy and action, revel in the technicolor glory, and finally settle upon the many ways in which the film shaped many other westerns and action films to come. PLUS: We love S.Z. ‘Cuddles’ Sakall! Who doesn’t? Stay Tuned to find out! ——————————- Be sure and listen to Michael’s fantastic podcast, FROM OUT OF THE PAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-out-of-the-past/id1709872451 Be sure also to check out his blog: https://hollandimaginarium.blogspot.com/ and visit his Linktree to follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/hollandimaginarium

Zach and Rashmi conclude their journey through Japanese Horror Cinema with a leap forward in time to that terrifying new metal world as they deep dive Shinya Tsukamoto’s 1989 cult classic, TETSUO: THE IRON MAN! Join them as they get lost in Shinya’s whirlpool of madness and the many ways this cyber-punk terror piece has shaped the world of horror and cinema at large. PLUS: A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Zach welcomes back podcaster Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) to help him navigate a groundbreaking German film from up and comers destined for film history greatness as they unpack Edgar G. Ulmer & Robert Siodmak’s 1930 new objectivity classic, People on Sunday! Hop on the train to a relaxing day in the Berlin sun as the duo learn more about how the film came about, go through the early histories of a crew of young German filmmakers who would become Hollywood titans, marvel at the film’s docu-drama prowess in capturing Weimar Era Germany, discover the lives and aftermath of participants on screen and off, and finally discuss the many ways the film has been influential to this very day. PLUS: A great mystery is solved with the help of Werner Herzog! —————————————— Be Sure to Check out Henry on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/

Zach and Rashmi learn how to get ahead (or two) in life as they unravel the 1975 whirlpool of madness that is Masahiro Shinoda’s UNDER THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES. Tune in to hear us pontificate about this dreamy-looking but terrifying horror tale!

The Brothers Marx are back and…. oh boy, its a doozy as Tyler Maybee (Podcaster, ‘Surrounded by A**holes) returns to help Zach sift through the final three films Groucho, Chico, and Harpo made made in their return to MGM. Settle in as the two trace the timeline and reasoning for the brothers return, wrestle with the less than quality scripts, analyze the abilities that Edward Buzzell as director can bring to his entries, find the silver linings within each troubled film, reckon with outdated elements in the trio of pictures, and finally asses the reputation and standing of these films on their own and in the overall Marx Brothers legacy. The Films Discussed: AT THE CIRCUS (1939) GO WEST (1940) THE BIG STORE (1941) —————————————————————————— Be sure to listen to Tyler Maybee SURROUNDED BY A**HOLES: A Mel Brooks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surrounded-by-a-holes-the-life-and-works-of-mel-brooks/id1617941720

Zach and Rashmi find themselves amid the haunted susuki grass as they settle in for an unnerving tale courtesy of Kaneto Shindō AS THEY UNPACK HIS 1964 opus, ONIBABA. Tune in to hear how Shindō and his independent filmmaking skills came to bring about a timeless horror classic.

Zach welcomes back Erin Mullane (Filmmaker, ‘The Other Lemming’) for a show to pay tribute to filmmaking legend Roger Corman as they dive deep into his 1963 Poe-film outing, THE RAVEN! Settle in as the two share their own unique Corman entry points, thrill as they learn more about how Roger climbed the ladder to B-Movie royalty, laugh along as they unpack Richard Matheson’s humor laced plot, marvel at how it’s sorcerer themes have carried into this recent filmmaking era, and finally reflect upon how Corman’s immense influence as a whole has shaped film culture for the better to this very day. PLUS: A recitation by Erin and a Pop Number by Peter Lorre! —————————————– Be sure to follow Erin and her journey through acting and filmmaking on social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinmullaneofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/ Check out Erin’s performance in Zach’s most recent short film, ‘Heavy Hangs The Sky’ : https://vimeo.com/907596212 and be sure to follow Erin’s fabric art work by visiting her at BOHEMIAN CRAFTS https://www.instagram.com/bohemiancraftsdenver/

Zach and Rashmi get invited to a spinster aunt’s abode where terrifying and darkly hilarious things lurk as they take a deep and crazy dive into Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 1977 horror hit, HOUSE. Tune in to learn how a surreal story from the imagination of Nobuhiko’s daughter became an adored and legendary tale of terror whose impact is still being felt to this day!

Zach welcomes author and historian Lara Gabrielle (Captain of her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) onto the Revue to review an actual revue as they dive into the creation and legacy of MGM’s star fueled extravaganza, THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929! Settle in and listen as the two delve into the trajectories of actors moving from silent film two sound, journey with them on the trajectory of Marion Davies and Jack Benny and how they ended up in the film, marvel with them at the revelation of a grand exhibition format long forgotten, triumph with them as they dispel John Gilbert myths,and finally ponder with them over the many ways the film has created an impact in the years to come for the stars of the film. ————————— Be sure to pick up your copy of Lara’s amazing book CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL Website: https://mariondaviesbook.com/ Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202 or look for the book at your local bookstore! And be sure to follow Lara on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads by searching the handle @backlotsfilm

Zach and Rashmi are on the highway to hell by way of Shintoho as they unravel the many layers and devilish sights of Nobuo Nakagawa’s 1960 outing, JIGOKU Tune in to hear about the many ways this startling and stunning piece of horror cinema has captivated the worlds attention and how its impact is felt in cinema at large to this day.

Zach welcomes back podcaster Rashmi Menon (YBR Presents KOWAI) onto the show to revisit the wide world of Welles with a look at his 1948 attempt at the Bard Avon, MACBETH. Something fun this way comes as the duo get to the hurly-burly that was an expedited and tension-fueled production, discuss the reputation of Republic Studios and how this film was a deviation from their usual output, unpack the play’s re-telling and how the performances square up to expectation, debate the merits of pre-recorded sound for film, and finally settle upon the ways Welles’ take on the Scottish play has permeated into the very films and Shakespeare adaptations we see today. ——————— Be sure to listen to Rashmi and her amazing work on curating and co-hosting YBR Presents KOWAI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp?si=4c618f1383454b29 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508 The companion episode to this Macbeth discussion covering Throne of Blood can be found at Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kowai-chapter-11-throne-of-blood-1957/id1580678508?i=1000658509336 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HQuHZiWj4YMUqASIZEyi4?si=Qq3DAyrjRj6hKB1cL4GYgQ

Zach & Rashmi get Shakesperean on Kowai as they tackle a fog laden land of Madness and Mifune with Akira Kurosawa’s 1957 masterclass, THRONE OF BLOOD. Tune in as the two extrapolate how Kurosawa lends a horror layer onto the familiar story of MacBeth and how it manages to prove itself a worthy entry into the canon of Japanese Horror. PLUS: Zach demands a portrait of Toshiro Mifune gloriously riding an elephant.

Zach welcomes filmmaker and film lover Jace Perrodin onto the show to tackle one of the great titans of cinema in one of his most thought-provoking pieces with a deep dive into Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 opus, MODERN TIMES. Get lost in the cogs of conversation as the two unravel the origin of the production, examine Chaplins meticulous and lengthy filmmaking process, learn more about his trepidation towards sound, breakdown the layered and eternally relevant story, marvel at the ever amazing special effects wizardry used for comedy gold, and finally wrestle with the many ways this film and Chaplin have shaped the world of cinema today. PLUS: One of Chaplin’s jokes solves the question of how to resurrect the Halloween franchise. ———————- To get a glimpse at Jace’s own filmmaking skills, check out his YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/@jaceperrodin4514 ———————- If you or someone you know are needing assistance, please visit the following outlets as announced in the beginning of the show https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://afsp.org/ https://988lifeline.org/

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) as the duo hitch a ride on a wagon train to the stars as they debut Television on the podcast with a deep dive into the 1966 series, STAR TREK. After engaging in a dynamic back to back episode fest, settle in as the two recall the arduous journey Trek took to get to the small screen, revel in the rich character-driven stories, become enamored with the practical craftsmanship in make up and creature effects, have a good laugh or two over plot holes and odd happenings, and finally settle upon the many ways the Original Series has managed to impact the Pop Culture landscape to this very day. Episodes Discussed: “Space Seed” Airdate: February 16, 1967 “The Trouble with Tribbles” Airdate: December 29, 1967 ———————————————————- Be sure to listen to Brad each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST https://reelnerdspodcast.com and watch his plethora of amazing short films at his website: https://www.nebulusvisions.com and be sure to visit THE BUG THEATER, host of today’s recording and the site of fabulous shows all nestled in a cozy historic landmark of the arts community in Denver go to https://www.bugtheatre.org/ to find shows and events to delight your days!

On this special mini-episode, Zach and return guest Annette Bochenek (Hometowns to Hollywood) sit down to recap their experiences at the 15th Turner Classic Movies Film Festival! Tune in to hear about their watch lists for the festival, the amazing surprises they encountered, and summarize the importance of supporting the festival and the channel! ————————- Be sure to check out Annette’s amazing work on HOMETOWNS TO HOLLYWOOD Website: https://hometownstohollywood.com/ Books For Sale: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Annette-Bochenek/author/B01LYYOXB8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true and follow her on social media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/home2hollywood/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/Home2Hollywood Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/home2hollywood/ Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/home2hollywood and check out Annette on NO SOAP RADIO: https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320

Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a long gone soul as they take a closer look at Kenji Mizoguchi’s ghostly 1953 tale, UGETSU. Join them as they unpack the meticulous methodology of Mizoguchi and how his subtle hand at terrifying moments blend beautifully into this tragic tale.

Zach welcomes back actress and filmmaker Erin Mullane (‘The Other Lemming’) to attend a good ol horror fiend frenzy courtesy of AIP as they uncover the shocking and silly sights abound as Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Basil Rathbone assemble in Jacques Tourneur’s 1964 outing, THE COMEDY OF TERRORS! Settle in for a gruesome giggle fest as the two take a closer look at the emergence of American International Pictures, evaluate the state of horror titans in their latter years, howl in delight over the fast paced macabre dialogue of Richard Matheson, soak in the atmosphere of fog and shadow, and finally analyze the many ways in which the film and it’s stars have impacted the cinema we see today. PLUS: Amos Hinchley becomes Zach’s manifested goals and aspirations ——————– Be sure to follow Erin and her journey through acting and filmmaking on social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinmullaneofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/ To support her in person as she pitches ‘The Other Lemming’ at Series Fest on May2nd, go to http://seriesfest.com/event/pitch-a-thon/ for tickets and information Check out Erin’s performance in Zach’s most recent short film, ‘Heavy Hangs The Sky’ : https://vimeo.com/907596212 and be sure to follow Erin’s fabric art work by visiting her at BOHEMIAN CRAFTS https://www.instagram.com/bohemiancraftsdenver/

Zach and Rashmi sift through an oft told tale under delicate and dread fueled care as they unpack Nobuo Nakagawa’s 1959 chiller, TŌKAIDŌ YOTSUYA KAIDAN! Settle in to discover how Nakagawa handles adapting a century plus old kabuki play into a spine tingling tale of cinematic terror whose influence has echoed down the decades to this very day.

Zach welcomes the illustrious film critic, historian, and podcaster Leonard Maltin (Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy, Maltin on Movies) aboard to sift through the rubble and reap the rewards of the embattled but lastingly entertaining Jack Benny film from 1943, THE MEANEST MAN IN THE WORLD. Follow along as the two navigate the film’s rocky road to development, marvel at the stand-off between Jack and 20th Century Fox, delight in the comedic brilliance of Jack and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, and become surprised by the fate of the film after principal photography wrapped and its re-shoots overseen by a comedy film legend. PLUS: A Bonus Radio Show after the main presentation “Jack’s Birthday from Toronto, Canada” Air Date: February 14th, 1943 ——————————— Look for Leonard’s recent outings to the cinema and his lovely historical analysis by checking out LEONARD MALTIN’S MOVIE CRAZY https://leonardmaltin.com/ and be sure to catch up the always delight MALTIN ON MOVIES with Leonard and Jessie Maltin Site: https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maltin-on-movies/id935760435?ls=1&mt=2 and follow the show on Social Visit https://leonardmaltin.com/our-links/ to find the platform you want! The episode referred to by Leonard where he and Jessie chat with Frank Marshall can be found here: https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/frank-marshall

Zach welcomes back podcaster Zack Beins (Talkin Troma) for a gigantic discussion surrounding the early cinematic legacy surrounding the ill fated White Star Line Ship … the R.M.S. TITANIC. Journey with the duo as they unpack Zack Beins’ life long fascination with the subject of Titanic, become marveled by the long cinematic lineage of the disaster on celluloid, explore with shock and bafflement at the many odd ways the subject has been approached on film, find themselves surprised by how some films have grown better with time (and how some have definitely not), and finally ponder the ways Titanic’s cinematic legacy has lasted and shaped the films we see today (especially ones made by a Terminator director). Films Discussed: La hantise (1912) In Nacht und Eis (1912) Atlantic (1929) Titanic (1943) Titanic (1953) A Night to Remember (1958) ——————————————————– Be sure to listen to Zack Beins’ wonderful podcast, TALKIN’ TROMA! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxMeEKADhO-vHJOnhh2c_w Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-troma-with-zack-beins/id1561181245 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09ciGpXGgEhgOqa9V0mfWe and follow the show on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkintroma/?igsh=MTFmdDIxcm9pcjAyeg%3D%3D and visit the Linktree https://linktr.ee/talkintroma

Zach and Rashmi hop aboard a ghost ship and set sail for for the terrors found within Hiroshi Matsuno’s 1968 pulp shocker, THE LIVING SKELETON. Come aboard and listen to the duo as they unpack the film’s high marks amid a low budget, dig deeper into the religious threads intertwined throughout, marvel at the many Western tropes of scares brilliantly achieved, and assess how this B- Picture makes them walk away feeling A+ satisfaction.

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown nearly a century in the making as they present to world: THE GLEE OF 1933 All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the 90th anniversary of one of cinema’s landmark years. Now join along as they each give you their list of Top Ten Films that run the gamut from Musicals to Monsters! PLUS: The duo fix the 1933 Academy Awards so you don’t have to! ——————————————————– Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en

A Special Radio Revue quadruple bill followed by a special conversation from the 4th Annual Jack Benny Convention Zach and Ballyhoo pal Keith Scott (Historian, Voice Artist, Leading Citizen of Frostbite Falls Minnesota) sit down and engage in the work of Mr. Jack Benny on radio’s premiere drama program, SUSPENSE! After a presentation of Jack’s four appearances on Suspense, Zach and Keith will sift through each story with observations of Jack’s dramatic capability, the impact of the supporting players, and learn some neat stories from behind the scenes of the episodes presented. PLUS: Gene Roddenberry owes Suspense some money ————————————————————- To follow more from the Jack Benny convention, check out the official YouTube page of the International Jack Benny Fan Club https://youtube.com/@internationaljackbennyfanclub?si=wdLilVIFQ-bi_mV9 ————————————————————————————————– Be sure to pick up Keith’s book, CARTOON VOICES OF THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 1 and VOL. 2. Now Available from Bear Manor Media and wherever you get your books! Bear Manor Links- Vol. 1: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age-1930-70-vol-1-paperback?_pos=4&_sid=2f81d0040&_ss=r Vol. 2: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age-vol-2-paperback?_pos=3&_sid=2f81d0040&_ss=r Amazon Links- Vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Voices-Golden-1930-70-Vol/dp/B0BF5ZRVL4/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670546369&sr=8-1 Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Voices-Golden-Age-Vol/dp/B0BF2XCJXX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=IOP0HXMJGIBL&keywords=Cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+age&qid=1670546410&sprefix=cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+ag%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-2 and be sure to check out Keith’s website to learn more about his wonderful work in the world of Voice Artistry: https://www.keithscott.com.au/

Zach and Rashmi wind down a spooky path or revenge as they take a closer look at Kaneto Shindo’s 1968 tale, KURONEKO. Tune in for a thrilling discussion that analyzes the haunting detail and the inspired visual flourish that brings this tragedy of trauma into the pantheon of horror film and how Shindo’s use of silence creates a chill down your cinematic spine

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) to cover…. MARTIANS? AGAIN? Yes, the duo team up to tackle the special effects wonder factory that was George Pal & Byron Haskin’s 1953 spectacle, THE WAR OF THE WORLDS! Settle in as the two scrutinize and study the long journey this H.G. Wells story had getting to the screen, marvel at the innovative special effects wizardry, solemnly reflect of the films production mishaps, listen closely to how they created unique sound design in the early 50’s, and finally wrap it up with their many observations as to how the film and its effects have shaped the world of film we inhabit today. PLUS: A big announcement at the end of the show. ———————————————————- Be sure to listen to Brad each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST https://reelnerdspodcast.com and watch his plethora of amazing short films at his website: https://www.nebulusvisions.com and be sure to visit THE BUG THEATER, host of today’s recording and the site of fabulous shows all nestled in a cozy historic landmark of the arts community in Denver go to https://www.bugtheatre.org/ to find shows and events to delight your days!

Zach and Rashmi get caught up in a sweeping epic of the supernatural as they dive deeply into Masaki Kobayashi’s 1964 supreme anthology, KWAIDAN! Tune in for a production tale filled with swirling misfortune and perseverance, deep appreciation for the grandeur Kobayashi’s technician’s bring to the table, and become unabashed fans of Biwa music.

Zach welcomes MattyGhost (Musician/DJ, Composer of Ballyhoo Theme) and Andrew Bueno (Writer/Comedian) to the program for the Stereophonic sensation coming from the House of Mouse as they take a deep dive into Walt Disney & Leopold Stokowski’s 1940 musical triumph, FANTASIA! Sit back and get lost amid beautiful animation, stirring orchestrations, and the mad fever dreams of emcee Deems Taylor. As you wade through these symphonic waters, listen in as the boys dig further into the origins of the film, meticulously deconstruct each concert piece with appreciation and laughter, reckon with outdated imagery while finding new imagery that carries positive modern day connotations, and then finally elaborate on the many ways Fantasia has inspired the world of film and music to this very day. PLUS: Walt Disney finally reveals what his long term post-death plans were for the Disney company. ——————————————————————————- Follow MattyGhost for more music and merriment: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/mattyghost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattyghost/?hl=en Look out for Andrew Bueno’s comedic genius all across the Denver area and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bueno24.7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bueno24.7

Zach and Rashmi get under the skin and over the langer lines as they take a close look at Hiroshi Teshigahara’s 1966 New Wave existenstial terror piece, THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Tanín no Kao). Tune in as we unravel the bandages and sift through the origins of Teshigahara, take a scalpel and dissect the plot and its many themes, and take extensive note of the Ikebana laden set design. PLUS: Yes…. Zach found a way to connect something to the Robert Langdon films.

The Ballyhoo hands over the hosting duties to Paul Kovit (No Soap Radio) as he sits down to interview Annette Bochenek (Hometowns to Hollywood), Hope Sears (IJBFC, All of the Classics), Victoria Gordon (Wednesday Night Cabaret) , Natalie Gordon, and Zach about being younger fans of Golden Age Hollywood. Tune in soon to hear them all chatter about their respective origins, how they perceive the best way to introduce that fandom to others, and how they wrestle with the past with the help of context and education. ——————————————————- Check out Paul, Annette, and Victoria’s amazing work on NO SOAP RADIO https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320 ——————————————————————- Check out Victoria’s wonderful work on WEDNESDAY NIGHT CABARET https://wednesdaycabaret.com/ And check out more about her on her website: https://www.thevictoriagordon.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriagordon —————————————————— Be sure to check out Annette’s amazing work on HOMETOWNS TO HOLLYWOOD Website: https://hometownstohollywood.com/ Books For Sale: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Annette-Bochenek/author/B01LYYOXB8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true and follow her on social media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/home2hollywood/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/Home2Hollywood Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/home2hollywood/ Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/home2hollywood and check out Annette on NO SOAP RADIO: https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320 ——————————————————– For Hope Sears: Be sure to look for Hope’s show ‘All of the Classics’ on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-of-the-classics/id1398191571 Also available on Spotify and Anchor.FM and check out the ‘All of the Classics’ YouTube page here : https://youtube.com/channel/UCqH5ATLS8bLsFgp1JmF1GIw

Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato’s 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL! Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of Japanese New Wave. PLUS: We can’t praise Tobe Hooper’s LIFEFORCE enough.

Zach takes time to give a belated salute to the shows third birthday and to share some radio selections from the heart this holiday season. Thank you to the guests and listeners for Three Years of Ballyhoo! The Shows The Chase and Sanborn Hour with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Guest: Madeleine Carroll Airdate: October 30th, 1938 The Jack Benny Program (The Grape Nuts & Grape Nuts Flakes Program) Guest Star: Groucho Marx Airdate: February 20th, 1944 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce Airdate: November 6th, 1939

Zach and Rashmi encounter the Mightiest Monster In All Creation as they navigate with the delight the world of Ishirō Honda’s 1961 kaiju masterstroke, MOSURA aka MOTHRA! Thrill to all the films kaiju splendor as the innovations of Eiji Tsuburaya continue to delight, the ambitions and passions of Honda are praised, and the experience of big screen monsters from Japan provide excitement and education!

Zach welcomes aboard journalist and blogger Annette Bochenek (Hometowns to Hollywood) as the Ballyhoo embarks on it’s journey back to school as they gain admittance to Tate College to properly deep dive the 1925 Harold Lloyd classic, THE FRESHMAN. Step right up and call them talky as the two unravel the origins of Harold Lloyd, analyze how his silent comedy differentiated itself from his contemporaries, marvel all the way through the plot and how it establishes and carries on eternal tropes, become in awe over the deep humanity found amid the broad and amazing physical comedy, and finally sift through the many ways the film has influenced cinema to this day. ——————————- Be sure to check out Annette’s amazing work on HOMETOWNS TO HOLLYWOOD Website: https://hometownstohollywood.com/ Books For Sale: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Annette-Bochenek/author/B01LYYOXB8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true and follow her on social media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/home2hollywood/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/Home2Hollywood Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/home2hollywood/ Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/home2hollywood and check out Annette on NO SOAP RADIO: https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320

Zach and Rashmi continue their journey through Japanese Horror with a closer look at Eiji Tsuburaya and the Tokusatsu genre at large by dissecting 1949’s THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS and 1957’s THE INVISIBLE MAN VS. THE HUMAN FLY (1957). Stay tuned for loving dive into the world of Visual Effects and how the techniques spread through the country and how the films managed to help spark a flame of spectacle filmmaking that would grow even bigger over time.

Rashmi Menon and Zach Eastman are proud to bring you KOWAI- A look at Japanese Horror, courtesy of YBR Presents! Tune into Chapter 1 where Rashmi and Zach go all the way back to 1926 for a closer look at the chaotic collage of terror that is Teinosuke Kinugasa’s A PAGE OF MADNESS. ——————————————— For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ybrpresents

The Tour de Tati reaches the finish line as Sterling Cook and Zach Eastman say goodbye and hello to Monsieur Tati as they take a closer look at his final film, PARADE (1974), and then take a look at where he began with an analysis of his early short films. All the while, the duo ponder the legacy of Tati’s work, how his final bow wraps it up with a bow at large, and feel immense gratitude for the time spent with this master mime turned master filmmaker. Films Discussed: Parade (1974) On demande une brute (1934) Gai dimanche! (1935) Soigne ton gauche (1936) L’École des facteurs (1946) ——————— Want to find the works of Jacques Tati? The Criterion Collection has you covered! As of this release, the Complete Collection of Jacques Tati is available 50% Off at Barnes and Noble. Visit them to pick up your copy! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or sign up and enjoy the films on The Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/ ——————— To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ ——– For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

The Tour de Tati embarks on its Penultimate Pod. This time around, Zach and Sterling get stuck in and enjoy every minute of 1971’s TRAFIC. As they honk the horns of analysis and scoot down Plot Lane one inch at a time, they come to embrace and adore the final narrative outing of Tati, while also bidding farewell the magical man that is Monsieur Hulot. PLUS: Tati gets fan-casted in everything from Fast and Furious to Gangs of New York. ——- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ ——– For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

Tune in and listen to this teaser for the upcoming YBR PRESENTS series, ‘KOWAI- A Look at The History of Japanese Horror ‘, with your hosts Rashmi and Zach —————————————————– Look for the new series soon here or at the YBR Presents feed Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508

The Bally-Boo’s plan for a humorous Halloween capper is interrupted when an alien invasion jams our podcast signal with THE MERCURY THEATER ON THE AIR’S October 30th, 1938 presentation of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS! Tune in to hear as we are patched in with special guest Amy Cornell, who helps Zach breakdown the broadcasts inception, it’s production, and the aftermath of one of the most noted radio drama’s in history. Along the way, Zach and Amy receive updates from various Ballyhoo correspondents, learn more about the state of the world at the time of the Panic Broadcast, and unpack the many ways in which its implications have permeated into the very present. ————————————- The Panic Podcast- A Podcast “Drama” Special Show Guest: Amy Cornell Starring: Matthew Merback Ryan Frost Andrew Bueno Erin Mullane Brad Haag Henry Jarvis Marshall Rosales with Zack Beins as the Secretary of the Interior for Tromaville and Keith Scott as Orson Welles. ————————————–

The Bally-BOO brings forth another ghastly tale as October carries on! Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Sterling Cook (CFVA, ‘Tour de Tati’ on YBR Presents) to unravel the creepy and quirky occurrences brimming over in James Whale’s 1932 classic, THE OLD DARK HOUSE! SHUDDER… as the two unfurl the making of the film and the state of Whale and Karloff in a post-Frankenstein success RECOIL… as they break down the plot and dissect its many layers of terror and hilarity and TREMBLE… as they settle upon the many ways the film and Whales style as a director have been carried forth to this very day. PLUS: Oh yes… there will be Titanic references! —————————————————— To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ The CFVA Holiday Bash in Colorado is December 16th! Stop and By and visit Sterling there! ——– To Hear Sterling and Zach extrapolate Jacques Tati on ‘Tour de Tati’, please visit YBR PRESENTS at https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents . Subscribe and Enjoy!

The Bally-BOO marches on as Zach welcomes back Matt Willocks (Writer/Podcaster) for a return to the world of God’s and Monsters as they travail the woods in Wales and the terrors found by moonlight as they dive into 1941’s THE WOLF MAN! SCREAM… as they unravel the long journey taken to get a definitive werewolf film to screen! GASP… as they learn the origins of Lon Chaney Jr.’s rise to Monster stardom! SHUDDER… as they break down the plot and admire the genius contained within! and become GRIPPED IN TERROR… as they unpack the many ways The Wolf Man AND the horror genre overall have impacted the very film culture we exist in today! PLUS: Ralph Bellamy cannot stop with the dictation! ————- Be sure and follow Matt’s filmmwatching journey on Instagram by following The Colorado Batcave https://www.instagram.com/colorado.batcave/ and listen back to his previous monster chatter concerning 1931’s DRACULA: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-44-dracula-double-bill-dracula-1931-and-dracula/id1540142449?i=1000538788797

The Bally-BOO is Back! 4 terrifying tales for October to tingle the spine and shiver the soul! The horror-thon begins with Zach welcoming back Henry Jarvis (Filmmaker/ Podcaster) for a trip across the pond to unravel the atmospheric terror of Carl Th. Dreyer’s 1932 horror classic, VAMPYR! TREMBLE as the boys dig through the intriguing origins of the production. SHUDDER as they unpack the plot of a waking nightmare land. RECOIL as they reveal ghastly facts surrounding the reception of the film. And finally take a huge SIGH OF RELIEF as they elaborate upon the ways Vampyr has managed to influence the works we have seen today. PLUS: We meet the most Optimistic Flour Mill Worker in History. ——– Be Sure to Check out Henry on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcast pal Marshall Rosales to the program for an epic Two- Part discussion surrounding the motion picture and the production story of Herbert J. Biberman’s 1954 epic that would be suppressed amid the Hollywood Blacklist, SALT OF THE EARTH. In Part 2, Zach and Marshall dedicate the entire show to breaking down the fraught and embattled history surrounding the making of the film. Listen in as the duo lays out the trajectory from script to screen to legacy, become befuddled by the efforts of the Blacklist to suppress the film during production up to release, examine the efforts of Biberman getting the non-professional actors to step up the challenge of screen performance, find themselves impressed by the ways the creative team managed to get the film wrapped in post despite attempts to block, and then settle upon the importance of the films production, the story itself, and everything in between draws a line to the present day. PLUS: We meet the craziest historical figure in cinema history. ———————————————————- To support the current endeavors of SAG/AFTRA, please go here for more information: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate Books Used: ‘Salt of the Earth: The Story of a Film’ by Herbert J. Biberman ‘The Suppression of Salt of the Earth: How Hollywood, Big Labor, and Politicians Blacklisted a Movie in the American Cold War’ by James J. Lorence

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcast pal Marshall Rosales to the program for an epic Two- Part discussion surrounding the motion picture and the production story of Herbert J. Biberman’s 1954 epic that would be suppressed amid the Hollywood Blacklist, SALT OF THE EARTH. In Part 1, Zach and Marshall are joined by Hispanic Heritage educator and Improv theater teacher Adrian Holguin, whose family history ties directly into the film’s production and the Miners strike that inspired the film. Join the trio as they learn more about the Empire Zinc strike that inspire the film and how the miners and their families had input in the film script, marvel at the plot and drastically it contrasts and strays from tropes and patterns that were typical of the Golden Age of Hollywood, become impressed by the many ways the film overcomes its obstacles with non-professional actors to weave a tale of honesty, and then settle upon the many ways in which the film has become more important as time has gone on and how it relates to efforts in the world of today. PLUS: Did this movie need Gandalf near the end? No but what if it did have him! ———————————————————- To support the current endeavors of SAG/AFTRA, please go here for more information: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate And be sure to catch shows featuring Adrian this season. He will be performing with BETC during the fall and winter. Details can be found at: https://betc.org/ and you can catch him at the Chaos Bloom Theater. Details can be found at: https://chaosbloom.com/

Zach welcomes back Ballyhoo correspondent and ‘Fred MacMurray theorist’ Adam Jewell to hop on a Vespa and cruise through the city of Rome as they unravel the stories surrounding 1953’s ROMAN HOLIDAY. Tune in as the duo deconstruct the simple but effective narrative that has carried on through comedy generations, marvel at the genuine good nature of Gregory Peck, delight in the origin story of Audrey Hepburn, and become impressed by the slick transition made by William Wyler from drama to comedy direction. But through all the fun, the duo will also examine the plight surrounding the films writer Dalton Trumbo, which catapults them into a larger discussion regarding The Hollywood Blacklist, the studio system at large, the history of guild activity at this time in history, and how all too much of it wraps into a struggle being had this very minute in Hollywood. PLUS: Fred MacMurray tries out for the part of Dr. Loomis in Halloween. ————————————————————————– To send support for the current SAG/ AFTRA Strike, please visit SAG/ AFTRA for more info on how to help https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate

Zach welcomes actress and singer Victoria Gordon (No Soap Radio, Wednesday Night Cabaret) to help him solve a myste…. eh, wait a minute. It’s more like she is there with Zach laugh and joke around while HAPPENING to solve a mystery as they unpack and enjoy every moment of W.S. Van Dyke’s 1934 comedy classic, THE THIN MAN! Settle in with a highball (or 5 if your trying to catch up to ol’ Nicky) and unwind as you listen to the two walk through the origins of the production, learn more about the way Powell and Loy found themselves paired for their most famous roles, admire the conviction of ‘One-Take Woody’, analyze comedy vs. mystery within the plot, and finally emphasize the MANY ways the antics of Nick and Nora have found themselves permeating the landscape of media to this day. PLUS: Nick Charles, unlike Luke Skywalker, finished Jedi school ———————————————- Check out Victoria’s amazing work on NO SOAP RADIO https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320 Check out her wonderful work on WEDNESDAY NIGHT CABARET https://wednesdaycabaret.com/ And check out more about her on her website: https://www.thevictoriagordon.com/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriagordon

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for trip through the rollicking sinful drama of Pre-Code Hollywood and one its most notorious titles, the 1933 Alfred E. Green film BABY FACE. After you’ve ascended the heights of a Warners made model building, stick around as the guys unpack the history of the Production Code, dig deep into the history of Baby Face’s two different versions, find very modern themes wrapped around the plot of the picture, and settle into the ways in which Baby Face and the Production Code shaped Hollywood films then and now. ————————- Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en

Zach welcomes back the amazing Keith Scott (Voice Artist/ Historian, CARTOON VOICES OF THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 1 and VOL. 2) for a unique chat sifting the through the lasting legacies of the voices emanating from our favorite Golden Age stars! The Question: What makes these voices as unique as they are and does the modern era possess voices as distinct? Sit back and relax as the duo figure this puzzle out while basking in the vocal brilliance of performers such as Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn, Dan Duryea, Cary Grant, and so many more. Plus: Edward G. Robinson has had enough of the impressions, see? ————————————————————————————————– Be sure to pick up Keith’s book, CARTOON VOICES OF THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 1 and VOL. 2. Now Available from Bear Manor Media and wherever you get your books! Bear Manor Links- Vol. 1: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age-1930-70-vol-1-paperback?_pos=4&_sid=2f81d0040&_ss=r Vol. 2: https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/products/cartoon-voices-of-the-golden-age-vol-2-paperback?_pos=3&_sid=2f81d0040&_ss=r Amazon Links- Vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Voices-Golden-1930-70-Vol/dp/B0BF5ZRVL4/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670546369&sr=8-1 Vol. 2: https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Voices-Golden-Age-Vol/dp/B0BF2XCJXX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=IOP0HXMJGIBL&keywords=Cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+age&qid=1670546410&sprefix=cartoon+voices+of+the+golden+ag%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-2 and be sure to check out Keith’s website to learn more about his wonderful work in the world of Voice Artistry: https://www.keithscott.com.au/

(Sinister Music Sting) Come closer…. The Ballyhoo wants to talk to you… Its host Zach and his guests Matt Willocks (Podcast Pal, Writer) and Andrew Bueno (Podcast Pal, Comedian) are going to tell you an astounding story… the story behind John Huston’s 1941 directorial debut, THE MALTESE FALCON! For over 80 years, this classic has carried a legacy from a multitude of angles. So join our intrepid trio as they explore the origins of John Huston, analyze a caliber cast of people who were the odd man out before encountering The Falcon, revel in the rich screenwriting and direction of the film, and finally extrapolate the many ways in which this film has shaped and molded films and filmmaking to this day. PLUS: Fan Casting with Golden Age legends gets ridiculous on an epic scale