Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

(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

Zach welcomes aboard the cast and crew of Punk Rock Horror Podcast (UndeadMateo, KrampusCody, and Jonathan Bigianti) to unravel the horrors emanating from the House of Pain as they dive into the 1932 Pre-Code shocker, ISLAND OF LOST SOULS! Join them in the swirl of madness as they take a closer look at the rocky journey of the script writing process, marvel at the multi-layered performance by Charles Laughton, lament the state of Bela Lugosi in 1932, become aghast at the visceral horror wrapped into the plot, and ponder the many ways in which the film has influenced film and pop culture at large to this day. PLUS: Bela Lugosi geeks out about Rise Against the Machine. ———————————- Please be sure to check out UndeadMatt and KrampusCody on their podcast PUNK ROCK HORROR PODCAST! Website: https://www.punkrockhorrorpodcast.com/ Twitter: @OfficialPRHP Instagram: @punkrockhorrorpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/punkhorrorpodcast/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/punkrockhorrorpodcast

Zach welcomes Philip Gwynne Jones (Mystery Author, ‘The Nathan Sutherland Venetian Series’) aboard a spinning globe cascading through the wildest decade of them all as they dive into Raoul Walsh’s 1939 gangster epic, THE ROARING TWENTIES. Settle in as the boys sift through a decade of booze and bullets to learn more about the history of the films creator/associate producer Mark Hellinger, catch up with the career of James Cagney and what led him back to the studio that made him a star, deconstruct and delight over the decade long plot and its many great touches, thrill at the supreme confidence and assured hand possessed by director Walsh, and settle into the many ways the film has influenced filmmaking and film watching today. PLUS: Did Casablanca steal from this film? ——– Be sure to check out the novels written by todays guest by visiting Phil’s website: https://philipgwynnejones.com/ And follow him on Twitter for more: @PGJonesVenice

Zach welcomes actor Tony Semczuk (No Soap Radio) onto the program to tackle a giant of film lovers as they deep dive into the world of Stanley Kubrick and his 1956 crime masterpiece, THE KILLING. Follow the trail of this podcasting caper as the guys learn more about Kubrick’s early years leading up to The Killing, find intrigue into how the film went through other notable hands before landing on Kubricks doorstep, marvel at the determination of James B. Harris, unravel the films intricate and innovative storytelling structure, ponder deeply sub text that may have passed them by before, find a more balanced approach to reading Kubricks legacy and influence beyond the normal lexicon, and discover the many ways the film influences the filmmakers and the films we see today. PLUS: Jack Torrence helps George Peatty with marriage counseling. ——————————————————- Check out Tony’s work in the world of Classic Radio Recreation by visiting No Soap Radio Link: https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320

Zach welcomes back the Man with All Takes, Adam Jewell (Writer, Ballyhoo Podcast Regular) to tackle The Man With No Name as they both dive into Sergio Leone’s 1964 triumph, ‘Per un pugno di dollari’ (A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS). Mosey on into the town of San Miguel and sit a spell as the fellas sift through the origins of the films production, take delight in maverick filmmaking escapades like stealing a tree, unravel the path Clint Eastwood took that got him into Leone’s hands, carefully deconstruct the plot, wrestle with some of its more troubling aspects, dive into the legacy the film leaves to filmmakers and film lovers today, and try their best to reckon with all sides of Clint Eastwood (whether they be Good, Bad, or Ugly).

Zach welcomes back podcaster Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) to deep dive into the SUPREME EXCITEMENT OF OUR TIME, as they take on the 1955 Sci-Fi sensation, THIS ISLAND EARTH! Hop in the Metalunan Space Plane and take a trip as boys unveil the history of the films production, recoil at some unsavory tidbits regarding the Mu-tant costume, marvel at the prowess of Jeff Morrow, find appreciation in both the cheesy and deeper elements of the film, find wonder in the delightful special effects shots, analyze the films impact on Sci-Fi today, and find the benefits of loving the film hand in hand with 1996 riff on the film in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie. PLUS: Is ‘This Island Earth’ more influential than ‘Citizen Kane’? POSSIBLY! ——– Be sure to listen to Phil’s podcasts The Mandarian Orange Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 If it helps, you an start with Zach’s guest spot on the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show-episode-227-to-zach-or-not/id1080110607?i=1000615213849 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776 and Follow Him on Social Instagram: @mandarianorangeshow

Zach welcomes back podcaster James Scully (Breaking Walls: The Wall Breakers Podcast, Burning Gotham) for a special bulletin from the Ballyhoo News Wire, celebrating the life of the recently passed Radio Historian and Novelist, John Dunning. Tune in to listen as the guys share their passion for John’s Encyclopedia of Old Time Radio & learn more about John’s many triumphs from journalism to bookstore owner, Then they will celebrate Radio. Taking a thread from a Dunning interview speaking about radio giant Richard Crenna, the boys present a radio double header with Crenna in ‘Your’s Truly, Johnny Dollar’ & ‘Our Miss Brooks’. And stick around to listen to an archive interview of Dunning himself speaking with Eve Arden! —————————————————————————- Broadcasts: Your’s Truly, Johnny Dollar- The Silver Blue Matter Parts 1-5 Broadcast May 7th through May 11th, 1956 Starring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar Featuring Richard Crenna Then Our Miss Brooks- Stretch & Walter Grudge Match Broadcast May 1st, 1949 ——————————————– Be sure to check out James’ podcasting work by listening to BREAKING WALLS: THE WALL BREAKERS PODCAST Website: https://www.thewallbreakers.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-walls/id924086880 and listen to his amazing new Audio Drama spectacular, BURNING GOTHAM : http://burninggotham.com/

Zach welcomes back the lovely likes of Cev Moore (Podcaster, ‘Talking Pictures TV’, ‘House of Hammer’, ‘Here Lies Amicus’) and Aesome Steve Noble (Podcaster, ‘Talking Pictures TV’) to spend the night with him in a rather sinister abode for the promise of $10,000 dollars for surviving the night. That’s right, this week the boys return to the King Of Ballyhoo, William Castle, and his 1959 masterstroke, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL! You’re all invited to this pod-party (It was all Carol Ohmarts idea) where the boys will dive into the story of the film’s formation, learn a bit more about Castle’s elaborate EMERGO gimmick, dive deep into a sinister and at times silly plot, marvel at the super powered anxiety in Elisha Cook Jr.’s performance, and then emerge from the house with the many lessons in which House on Haunted Hill has shaped the movie going and movie making landscape to the day. ——————— Be Sure to Check out All Of Cev’s Amazing Endeavors: Film Guff: https://www.filmguff.com/ Here Lies Amicus: https://t.co/xm2WgGsYhe?amp=1 and of course… HOUSE OF HAMMER:https://t.co/Ut0mnG8ayS?amp=1 which you can now support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod and follow it all on Twitter: Film Guff: https://twitter.com/filmguff?s=21 Here Lies Amicus: https://twitter.com/amicushere?s=21 House of Hammer: https://twitter.com/househammerpod?s=21 and be sure to give his music a listen: Cevinmoore.bandcamp.com ————— To Check Out More of Steves Podcasting, be sure listen to Talking Pictures TV Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-pictures-tv-podcast/id1450567584 TPTV Website: https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/ and listen to his last appearance on the Ballyhoo talking about ‘The Tingler’ for more William Castle goodness! Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-66-the-tingler-1959-or-vincent-v-tingler-dawn-of-screaming/id1540142449?i=1000564763446 and of course follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/stevesalesnoble

Zach assembles the lovely talents of return Ballyhoo-ers Chloe Riggs, Erin Mullane, Tyler Maybe, and Matthew Merback (Podcasters/ Friends) for trip to the Forbidden Zone where their might be a lesson about man’s eventual fall and the rise of his simian superiors. That’s right, for the 100th episode, this crew will become stranded on, learn from, and unpack the immense legacy of Franklin J. Schaffner’s 1968 masterpiece, PLANET OF THE APES. THESE MANIACS… will all settle in to thrill to the adventures of Arthur P. Jacobs and his journey to get the film made, marvel at a time when 20th Century Fox was an actual non-Disney studio, stand in awe of the thematically rich and socially relevant plot, gaze in wonder at the brilliant make-up of John Chambers (not John Goodman), reckon mightily with the harsh truths the film speaks about to the very present, and finally unpack the many ways this films release and impact have affected the works we see today. PLUS: Does Roddy MacDowell not know how to pronounce the French title? AND ALSO: How many times will that Simpsons parody be sung aloud? ——————– For More Erin and Chloe, check out REQUIRED VIEWING PODCAST. Use the linktree to enter the vast world of RVP: https://linktr.ee/RequiredViewingPodcast and if your on Spotify, give them a subscribe and a listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/0aCC2nVU75CUB9SwUbG49f ——————- Be sure to listen to Tyler Maybee on POP CULTURE BREWS, now available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 and on the soon to be revived 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 —————————————————————————- Be sure to check out Matthew Merback on Instagram: @mad.mattigan and stay tuned for more of his talents with the NO SOAP RADIO Recreation team soon!

Zach welcomes Smokey & Adam Roche (Podcasters, ‘All the Best Lines’, many many other shows) aboard a atrain filled with suspense, intrigue, and danger as they all take a closer look at 1947 Michael Gordon film noir spectacular, THE WEB. Brace yourselves for thrills and chills down this alley of crime as the boys learn a bit more about the production history, marvel at the uniquely straight forward narrative this noir possesses, heap lavish praise upon William Bendix’s performance, and finally settle into the film’s legacy and what it has to teach about the modern film world around us. PLUS: Two Bonus Radio Shows! After the program proper, kick back to a William Bendix double bill. First: ‘The Life of Riley’ ‘Cissies Marriage’ Broadcast March 24th, 1950 Then: ‘The Burns & Allen Show’ presented by Swan Soap ‘Guest: William Bendix’ Broadcast January 18th, 1944 ——- Be sure to catch Smokey and Adam on their lovely show ALL THE BEST LINES Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZlBfeEs05EHxhd1HJZl6?si=ebcb1a23886148d0 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/All-The-Best-Lines-Podcast/B08JJQQP8J Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestlinespod?lang=en And be sure to check out the boy’s on their own respective ventures Smokey—- Tune in for thrills in the horror fashion with the wonderful RATED H: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rated-h/id1186930490 Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/ratedhpdcast and the epic undertaking that is HOUSE OF HAMMER: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eWVAN2L9yTp8lYU4Sjm1O Also be sure to support HOUSE OF HAMMER on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod Adam—- To hear Adam’s amazing work, go to https://www.attaboyclarence.com/ To hear even more great content, go to his Patreon and support his good work at : https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret to get access to further content and access to the weekly Film Club! Listen to Attaboy Clarence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attaboy-clarence/id804001187 Listen to The Secret History of Hollywood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-history-of-hollywood/id965023632 and enter the world of Poirot with THE LABOURS OF HERCULE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-labours-of-hercule/id1631666318 Twitter: https://twitter.com/labourshercule?lang=en

The Jack Benny/Mark Sandrich trilogy is now complete as Zach calls upon fellow Benny podcasters Buck Benny (Buck Benny OTR Podcast), Hope Sears (All of the Classics), and John Henderson (This Day in Jack Benny) to assemble (Like some sort of Benny Avenger squad) and take a good long look at the 1940 feud driven comedy brawl, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. With the ring of the bell, our analysts gather around the ring and witness the epic battle of Jack Benny and Fred Allen unfold in all its glory. Along the way they will dive deep into the films production, learn where each performer was in their careers from potential to eventuality, ponder Fred Allen’s involvement and his film career at large, unravel a scrambled plot, marvel and shudder at the strange yet amazing sight gag’s throughout the film, contemplate Jack’s overall film career, and try to suss out the ways Love Thy Neighbor, and radio to film adaptations at large, have a thing or two to say about the difference between art and commerce as it relates to today. PLUS: Thanos Snaps many people out throughout the show. ———- For John Henderson: Be sure to subscribe and tune in to This Day in Jack Benny Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-day-in-jack-benny/id1080168436 Website: https://thisdaybenny.com/ For Buck Benny OTR: Be sure to check out Darrel’s work by subscribing to and enjoying Buck Benny OTR Website: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jack-benny Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-benny-show-otr-podcast/id291367201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuckBennyOTR/featured?app=desktop And look out on Bucks YouTube Page for the Video Version of this episode! and be sure to support him on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967 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

On a very special episode of the Ballyhoo, Zach welcomes back Darrel Lantz a.k.a. Buck Benny (Buck Benny OTR Podcast) for a deep dive into a comedy feud born out of a 10 yr. old violinist and the laughter that would ensue for over two decades with a look into the life of Stuart Canin and the birth of the Jack Benny/Fred Allen radio feud. FIRST: You will be treated by the guys with an interview with Stuart Canin, the young violinist himself, as he reflects on the broadcast from 1936 and the life he would lead following that fateful December broadcast. You will be treated to many grand stories of Stuarts time working with Jack during his benefit concerts, hear his thoughts on both Allen & Benny as performers and people, and be treated to an exhilarating story surrounding Stuart’s service during WWII and a very special concert he participated in. At 96, Stuart is still as sharp as ever. In fact he gets more than 5 steps ahead of our awestruck hosts. THEN: Zach and Buck will analyze the feud and present three key broadcasts during the birth of the feud that would go down in radio and comedy history. The Broadcasts: ‘Town Hall Tonight’ Starring Fred Allen December 30th. 1936 Featuring the performance of ‘The Bee’ by Stuart Canin that kicked off the feud. ‘The Jello Program’ starring Jack Benny March 7th, 1937 Broadcast live from New York City. Featuring Stuart Canin, who gets grilled by Jack as he tries to ascertain Stuarts real age. and ‘The Jello Program’ Starring Jack Benny March 14th, 1937 Live from the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Pierre in New York City, Jack and Fred finally come face to face and engage in a battle that would put Batman V. Superman to even further embarrassment. ——— ——— Be sure to check out Darrel’s work by subscribing to and enjoying Buck Benny OTR Website: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jack-benny Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-benny-show-otr-podcast/id291367201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuckBennyOTR/featured?app=desktop And look out on Bucks YouTube Page for the Video Version of this episode! and be sure to support him on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967

Zach welcomes back Rashmi Menon (Film Fan, International Cinema Correspondent) to join the show in Vienna where will try to unravel the mystery of what happened to certain Harry Lime as they dive into Carol Reed’s 1949 masterpiece, THE THIRD MAN. Break out the zither and stroll ponderously down the war torn streets with the duo as they learn more about the film’s scattered and at times chaotic production, become unshaken by the stories surrounding David O. Selznick’s involvement and meddling, unpack the mythological baggage surrounding Orson Welles and his involvement in the film, analyze the films well calculated plot and its outlook for a post war audience, and then revel in the many ways this films legacy has echoed down through the decades both influence and appreciation. Plus: Graham Greene writes the next James Bond film, to the dismay of Sean Connery.

Zach welcomes back Film Historian and Podcaster Jack Hanley (‘Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast’, ‘They Did It’, and ‘The Superlatives’) to tackle a grand cinematic titan as they take a grand epic look at Orson Welles’ 1941 classic, CITIZEN KANE! Get ready for a MEGA SIZED discussion as the boys marvel at the Boy Genius and his arrival to Hollywood, look in awe at the films plot and the many allusions it draws to the current state of affairs, gaze upon the brilliant performances from Cotten to Commingore, get giddy over the many cinematic magic tricks used to create such a compelling spectacle, become somber over the films immediate and current day reception, and finally settle into the many ways the film has influenced the films we see today and how it’s legacy reveals many lessons in the current film appreciation sphere. ——– Be sure to check out Jack’s Amazing Podcast Work! Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blindspotting-a-film-discovery-podcast/id1587516521 They Did It: A Conspiracy Podcast- https://www.audible.com/pd/They-Did-It-A-Conspiracy-Podcast-Podcast/B09VCV6LH3 The Superlatives- https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Jay Rickard (Sit a Spell, Dear Rowan) to help him make sense of a chaotic production and an off beat but lovely result as they unpack John Huston’s 1953 cult classic, BEAT THE DEVIL. Sit back and embrace the madness as the two learn more about the strange state of the films production, cackle at the way David O. Selznick was taken down a notch by Huston and Co., wrestle with and carefully analyze the troubling aspects of Huston and his life, give proper credit to the directors more admirable traits, marvel at the way the humor and off beat nature of the film works to service a basic plot, ponder the film’s definition as a work of “Camp”, and unveil the many ways in which Huston’s film and his relationship with Bogie would shape the way films are made today. PLUS: John Huston gives Jay some shocking news! ———– Be sure to listen to Jay’s astounding podcast work: Dear Rowan Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/dear-rowan/id1531925103 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ng8K6pzxedg27RQt6F5vB Twitter: https://twitter.com/dear_rowan Sit a Spell Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/sit-a-spell/id1558188238 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FrVTNqkGkHQa5jLKoMvZo and be sure to Follow Jay throughout the web! Website:https://www.jayalanrickard.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9U0aljQRQCySsr0L8ShhA/videos?view=0&sort=da

Zach welcomes back the mighty Matt Merback (Actor, Disney Correspondent) for another trek through the wonderful world of Walt Disney with a deep dive into his pioneering 1937 effort, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Heigh Ho, it’s off to talk we go as the boys catch up with the state of Disney at the moment of divine inspiration, marvel at the audacity of Walt’s big gamble, dig deeper into the methods both artistic and financial that fully cobbled the film together, think way to hard at times about a simple fairy tale, and finally wrestle with the many ways the film has influenced not just the world of film at large but the Disney company itself to this day. Plus: Walt need’s more money… like so many times in the show. (Note from the host: Oversight on my end has the year 1938 mentioned as the year of the film’s release. While it is true that the wide general release was in 1938, the original premiere was at the Carthay Circle Theater on December 27th, 1937 before roll out to Radio City Music Hall and other three weeks later. The full wide general release would come on February 4th, 1938. Apologies on behalf of myself and my guest for any errors regarding the release timeline. We hope you enjoy the show)

It’s a crossover episode of massive proportions as YBR and RVP create an official combo episode! Join, Zach (Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue) and the dynamic pod duo Erin & Chloe (Required Viewing with Erin & Chloe) as they deep dive into the birth of the sex symbol leading man in his most famous (and infamous) 1921 outing, THE SHEIK! Join the trio as they unveil the origins of Rudolph Valentino and his rise to film stardom, become aghast at the meticulous plot breakdown, wrestle and agonize over the various ways the film presents problems as vast a desert itself, become introspective and understanding of the films immediate success with audiences of the era, and finally ponder the many ways the film has influenced the works we see today. Plus: Al Pacino gives Valentino the film voice he never had. Also: Martin Scorsese teaches your proper eye brow care ———- Be sure to check out Required Viewing with Erin and Chloe. Use the linktree to enter the vast world of RVP: https://linktr.ee/RequiredViewingPodcast And while we are sharing linktrees, use the Ballyhoo’s own to spread the word t your friends about these cinematic romps: https://linktr.ee/ballyhoorevue

Zach welcomes back the Ballyhoo’s International Cinema champion Rashmi Menon to break into a Japanese double bill of the erratic and brilliant director Seijun Suzuki as they dive into 1966’s ‘Tōkyō nagaremono’ (Tokyo Drifter) & 1967’s ‘Koroshi no Rakuin’ (Branded to Kill). After the barrage of butterflies and haul of hairdryers has settled, join Zach and Rashmi as they unpack the origins behind the very blunt and forward Suzuki, sift through the pop art and boundary pushing violence in both films, revel in the directors disdain for authority, reckon with the outdated elements of Suzuki’s eye, and then wrangle together their thoughts on how the films have influenced the works we see today. PLUS: Lil Hitchcock demands credit for one shot in Tokyo Drifter.

The Bro talk resumes… and by that of course it means Zach welcomes back Tyler Maybee (Surrounded by A**holes, The Disney YBR Duology) for the continued chatter about Groucho, Chico, Harpo and….. wait… NO ZEPPO?!?!?!? That’s right, it’s a deep dive into the Marx Brothers time under Irving Thalberg and their excursion to RKO. Join the boys as they unravel the production triumphs and stumbles through A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (1935), A DAY AT THE RACES (1937), and ROOM SERVICE (1938). You’ll learn such wonderful facts about film history, reckon with problematic elements of the past, and you will find the answers to the important questions in life like : Can one sleep on their stomach with such big buttons on their pajamas? Is it 2 or 12 Hard Boiled Eggs? And the All important question: IS THERE A SANITY CLAUSE?!?! PLUS: Walt Disney drops in for a visit.

Zach welcomes back Laura Leibowitz (President, International Jack Benny Fan Club) to chart the course of innovation that changed the film industry as they dive deep into the history, story, and legacy of Warner Brother’s 1927 triumph, THE JAZZ SINGER. You may think you know the story, but you ain’t heard nothing yet as the two unravel the legend and complicated elements of the film’s star Al Jolson, extrapolate the history of film before and during the innovation of sound, excavate the plot and its many unique traits it contains that may go unnoticed, reckon with and discuss the negative stereotype imagery contained in the film, and then finally ponder the many ways the film has shaped the filmmaking and film going landscape today. ——————————– To learn more about Laura’s fabulous work curating the legacy of Jack Benny, got to https://jackbenny.org/wp/ to find out more about the many educational resources, events, and discussions surrounding the world’s greatest comedian.

Zach welcomes back Hope Sears (Podcaster, All The Classics) for a chat about pure Meh-lodrama stuffed with random globs of comedy as they dive into the 1935 Burns and Allen film, LOVE IN BLOOM. Settle in for possibly the harshest episode on a film yet as the two trace George and Gracie’s many whereabouts at this time, take more than a minute to ponder the casting of Dixie Lee and whether or not her husband Bing Crosby was meant to star, reckon with the blandness that is leading man Joe Morrison, unravel the tonally uneven plot, attempt to decipher the reasoning for the mixed bag, and then assess as best they can the reasons why the film has much to teach about films today. ——————————— 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 welcomes back Rashmi Menon (Film Fan, World Cinema Correspondent) to navigate the Noir and New Wave goodness abound as they dive into Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1967 gangster classic, Le Samouraï ! Join them as the two escape their isolated apartments and discover more about the life and legacy of Jean-Pierre Melville, dig as deep as they can into the origins and the production, find themselves aghast at the tragedy that befell Melville and his studio during production, sift through the simple but meticulous plot, marvel at the way it ties back to Noir and Gangster classics of Golden Age Hollywood, and finally ponder the may ways the film has influenced the works of others to this day. ——– To support Rashmi, go out and watch a Noir film! They are fun to dissect and beautiful to watch.

Zach enlists return guest Sterling Cook (Filmmaker/ Podcaster, ‘Tour de Tati’, CFVA) to go from the iconic silence of Tati to the legendary silence of The Man With a Thousand Faces, Lon Chaney, as they deep dive into his 1924 vengeful melodrama, HE WHO GETS SLAPPED. Grab your seats in the circus tent as the boys unfurl the origins and legends around Lon Chaney and his early years, marvel at the intricate merger that created MGM, fawn over the film;s director Victor Sjöström, become aghast at the chaotic and terrifying imagery swirling around naturalistic aesthetic, and ponder deeply of the many ways the film has influenced the film landscape today. ———————————————— 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!

Zach welcomes to the program author, historian, and voice artist Keith Scott (‘The Moose That Roared’, ‘The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle’) to discuss his latest tome, CARTOON VOICES OF THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 1 & 2, and to unwind with a plethora of short subject cartoons that call upon the power of celebrity imitations! Settle in as the two run through the incredible odyssey to track down these uncredited voice artists of the past, sit in awe over the work of folks ranging the gamut from known legends like Sara Berner and Bea Benaderet on down to lesser-known legends like Kent Rogers and Danny Webb, and have a good giggle at the radio work these artists engaged in before and while bringing your favorite cartoon’s to life! PLUS: Is this a secret Jack Benny episode?…. Yes…. yes it is. ————————————————– 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:

Zach once again welcomes Erin and Chloe (Podcasters, ‘Required Viewing with Erin and Chloe), this time on a Decadent Dirigible filled with unbelievable madness, lavish gowns, and flames of doom as they unravel Cecil B DeMille’s maddening 1930 outing, MADAM SATAN! Grab your cat masks and grab a dance with the them swingin’ clock people as the trio unearth the origins of the famed DeMille, learn more about the failures that brought him to MGM, find themselves cackling at pithy letters from the writer’s to CB, howl with laughter over the insane twists and turns of the plot, and settle down to earth in a parachute while contemplating the ways the film has influenced the cinematic landscape. ——- Be sure to listen to Erin and Chloe on ‘The Required Viewing Podcast- With Erin and Chloe’, now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Listen in as they examine the films you should have within your healthy and hearty film education! Site: https://anchor.fm/therequiredviewingpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-required-viewing-podcast-with-erin-and-chlo%C3%A9/id1606537821 Spotify:

Zach welcomes back the darned delightful Disney devotees Tyler Maybee and Matt Merback for prequel territory as they travel back all the way to the very beginnings of the Walt Disney Studio with a closer look at the man himself and the very short subject cartoons that built an empire. That’s right: Disney in the 20’s & 30’s HAS ARRIVED! Settle in for an epic length chat surrounding the beginnings of Walter Elias Disney, his brother Roy, the amazing Ub Iwerks, and the many other key playes in this Ballyhoo Biography to Beat the Band. All of this and more before they dive deep into a plethora of the shorts starring Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Minnie, and… Pluto. Laugh and Learn along as they unearth oft told tales in a rifftastic manner, including mysteries surrounding deleted lines in ‘Clock Cleaners’, the evolution of Goofy, and of course… the story of how that Mouse named Mickey came to be. PLUS: Jiminy Cricket joins us at the end! Shorts Discussed: Oswald: Africa Before Dark Hungry Hoboes Mickey: Plane Crazy (1928) Steamboat Willie (1928) Mickey’s Follies (1929) The Chain Gang (1930) Mickey’s Revue (1932) The Band Concert (1935) Silly Symphonies: The Skeleton Dance (1929) Flowers and Trees (1932) The Three Little Pigs (1933) The Wise Little Hen (1934) The Old Mill (1937) Donald Duck: Donald’s Better Self (1938) Donald’s Nephews (1938) Goofy: Goofy and Wilbur (1939) Mickey, Donald and Goofy: Hawaiian Holiday (1937) Clock Cleaners (1937) Lonesome Ghosts (1937) Mickey’s Trailer (1938) Donald and Goofy: Polar Trappers (1938) —————————————————- Be sure to listen to Tyler Maybee on POP CULTURE BREWS, now available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 and follow the show on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/popculturebrews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popculturebrews/ and be sure to check out Matthew Merback on his show THE BIPOLAR CRITIC YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCeaj8tsmw3_KfH0U3c3EtLA and follow him on Instagram: @mad.mattigan

Zach takes this week to thank the guests and listeners on the occasion of the show’s 2nd anniversary, followed by some back to back old time radio goodness courtesy of Orson Welles and Edgar Bergen. ———- The Campbell Playhouse Theater presents: The Magnificent Ambersons Broadcast October 29th, 1939 The Charlie McCarthy Show- Guests Walt Disney and “Donald Duck” Broadcast September 21, 1947 ——- Thank You Again to Everyone Who Has Tuned In!

The Bally-Boo feels the beating rays of the sun and is sent into oblivion as we draw to a close with an all time terror treasure. Yes, Zach is joined by return guest Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a trip to Transylvania by way of Germany for the macabre madness of Murnau as they unravel the 1922 horror classic NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR! Settle in for night of Shivers by way of Shreck as the two become startled by the origins of FW Murnau, tremble in terror over the meticulous production process, gasp at the gruesome realities of copyright litigation, scream with agony over the thorough plot breakdown, and finally arise with stake in hand to drive through the heart of the film and the many ways it has influenced the works we see today. ——– Be Sure to Check out Henry on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/

The Bally-Boo presses on through the hallowed halls of horror into one of its most terrifying rooms, the one where you can only hear fear and imagine its sight! Yes, this week Zach welcomes back the Ravenous Radio hound James Scully (Podcaster, ‘Breaking Walls’) for a deep dive into the very origins of a radio program that brought terror to a personal point of view as they unravel the CBS program Firt Person Singular and its’ production of DRACULA! After the warm glow of the dial has extinguished from the radio, stick around and listen in as the boys find themselves overcome with terror over Orson Welles’ life before radio, become trapped in the cage of titles as they clarify its difference from the actual ‘Mercury Theater on the Air’, tremble before the realities of Orson’s grand ascendance to radio stardom, cower before the breakdown of a true Dracula adaptation, and finally slay the vampire with the blinding light of truth that is the programs influence on media to this day. ————————————- Be sure to check out James’ podcasting work by listening to BREAKING WALLS: THE WALL BREAKERS PODCAST Website: https://www.thewallbreakers.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-walls/id924086880 and give a listen to “And Then I Sing’, the podcast musical about Frank Sinatra’s life: https://soundcloud.com/thewallbreakers/sets/and-then-i-sing?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The Bally-Boo continues with a tale guaranteed to drag you down many a fathom and leave you gasping from air! Yes, this week Zach welcomes the terrifying twosome of Erin Mullane and Chloe Riggs (Podcasters, Required Viewing with Erin and Chloe) to dive deep into horrors most austere body of water with a talk surrounding Jack Arnold’s 1954 Monster Classic, CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. Prepare to shiver in terror as the folks unravel the strange origins of Hollywood’s famous Gill Man, recoil in terror as they dissect the plot bit by bit, scream in shock over the story of Gill Man’s designer and how she was sidelined by the powers of the day, and pray for safe passage down the river of observation that flows with the many ways the film has influenced the works of today. Plus: The Johnny Carson Bit reaches a crescendo. —————- Be sure to listen to Erin and Chloe on ‘The Required Viewing Podcast- With Erin and Chloe’, now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Listen in as they examine the films you should have within your healthy and hearty film education! Site: https://anchor.fm/therequiredviewingpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-required-viewing-podcast-with-erin-and-chlo%C3%A9/id1606537821 Spotify:

The Ballyhoo once again becomes the Bally-BOO as another month of horror arrives to tingle your spine and shiver your soul. This week, Zach is joined by podcasters and devilish duo, Ben Taylorson and Smokey (Rated H, House of Hammer) to unveil the horrifying story of a man dwindling towards the infinitesimal as they unravel Jack Arnold’s shocking 1957 Sci-Fi/Horror tale, THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN! Brace yourselves as the boys shiver in terror over story of Jack Arnold’s beginnings, shriek in fright over the frightening facts surrounding production, dwell in dread over the many innovations surrounding the films special effects, find themselves trapped in a terrifying plot break down that unearths the many intelligent touches of the story, and become overcome with the ghastly truths around how the film has influenced the media we ingest today. Plus: Clint Eastwood talks about his time with Jack Arnold. ————- Be sure to follow the horrific(ly awesome) delights of our guests podcasting by checking out: RATED H: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rated-h/id1186930490 Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/ratedhpdcast and HOUSE OF HAMMER: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eWVAN2L9yTp8lYU4Sjm1O Also be sure to support HOUSE OF HAMMER on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod Also check out Smokey’s other lovely show All the Best Lines: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069 AND OF COURSE, Follow their social media shenanigans Rated H Twitter: https://twitter.com/RatedHpod House of Hammer Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouseHammerPod House of Hammer Insta: https://www.instagram.com/househammerpod/ All the Best Lines Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestlinespod?lang=en

Zach welcomes stand-up comedian and writer Andrew Bueno onto the program to suss through the mysteries and lessons from the aftermath of a great deluge as they take a long look at Michael Curtiz’s 1928 biblical epic, NOAH’S ARK. After you sat amidst the sound of partial silence, stick around as the boys unfold the stories of development and Curtiz’s ambitions when coming to America, curdle at the many stories of his directorial methods, ponder the transition from silent to sound and it’s affect on the film, become bewildered by the mash up of Biblical story and World War I Melodrama, recount and reflect upon the infamous flood scene and the many injuries it caused, and finally take a good long moment to discuss the films legacy and impact on both filmmaking and set safety. Plus: Borat, what are you doing here? —– Follow Andrew’s musings and comedy on the interwebs Twitter: https://twitter.com/bueno247?s=21&t=6qu8TUnzfJgJIO5Z-QPndg Instagram: https://instagram.com/bueno24.7?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Zach welcomes back podcaster and filmmaker Zack Beins (Talkin’ Troma) to unravel the strange story of a Talking Mule who became a hero as they dissect the 1950 comedy classic, FRANCIS. After you have taken a breath from Francis’ vast (and often unfortunate) vocabulary, settle in as the boys talk about the wacky stories surrounding the project at its early stages, shale their heads at the way Universal rustled a mule for the film series, scrutinize every last detail of the plot, reckon respectfully with the verbiage of Francis, and ASSess the ways the film has influenced the works we see today. Plus: Martin Scorsese proclaims Francis as CINEMA. —— To assist Monique Dupree, please go to her GoFundMe and lend a hand or spread the word during this trying time for her family Family House Support: https://www.gofundme.com/f/go-help-monique Brother’s Funeral Services: https://www.gofundme.com/f/burial-for-our-beloved-james-dupree —— For more of Zack Beins, check out his amazing work on TALKIN’ TROMA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-troma-with-zack-beins/id1561181245 https://open.spotify.com/show/09ciGpXGgEhgOqa9V0mfWe?si=OYJp1jkaRuOvs82XMq7i7Q https://youtube.com/channel/UCUxMeEKADhO-vHJOnhh2c_w and Follow him on https://twitter.com/talkintroma?s=21&t=CdXDOvkQ5eBRcZvfj_rRlg

Zach welcomes film aficionado Rashmi Menon to the program for an experience of high drama and methodical detail as they unravel Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 suspense classic, HIGH & LOW. Listen closely to each detail as the two unravel the story of Kurosawa’s life and start in film, marvel at the way a lesser pulp novel is transformed into an intricate social commentary, stand back aghast at the extremely intricate details which gave Kurosawa praise, break down the two separate yet synchronized storytelling modes of the film, and ponder on how the film’s influence can be seen to this very minute. PLUS: Frank Sinatra reunites Kurosawa and Mifune.

Zach welcomes back podcaster and photographer Brent Ballard (Poptimistic Media Photography) to find out who exactly knows what evil lurks in the heart of men… give up…. it’s THE SHADOW! (Boy that was a tough one) Gather around the radio and get ready for one of the Shdows most thrilling adventures, THE SILENT AVENGER! After the show, settle in as the boys learn more about the scattered history of Radio’s greatest crime fighter, marvel at the commitment to the shows script writing process under Walter B. Gibson, revel in the plot as and its sure handed approach to true life horrors, and finally ponder in what ways the Shadow has left its mark on both radio and pop culture at large. PLUS: Batman is mentioned… a lot… cause of course. Radio Program Info: The Shadow- ‘The Silent Avenger’ Originally Broadcast : March 13th, 1938 Starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead ——— To see more of what Brent is up to, check out his photography work by following him on Instagram @poptimisticmedia ( https://instagram.com/poptimisticmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )

The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati’s ambitious 1967 outing, PlayTime. Tune in to hear more about the dream of Tativille, its unfortunate demise, and the lessons that can be learned from such a massive undertaking. Plus: Cardboard Cutout Cannibals! ——- 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!

Zach welcomes musician and podcaster Nate Runkel (Yo, That’s My Jawn) onto the show amid the chaos of a bustling New York City and the quirky revelations one can find about life and love as they dive deep into the 1965 Fred Coe picture, ‘A THOUSAND CLOWNS’. After you’ve admired that naughty light up lamp (shame on you), settle in for a discourse in appreciation as the two uncover more information around the production of this Broadway adaptation, find themselves in awe of the innovation brought on by necessity, fawn over the wonderfully fleshed out world inhabited by Murray and Nick (Or whatever he call’s himself that day), and muse at great length over the many ways in which the film has influenced the works we see today (mostly Kevin Smith allusions, but there are more. Trust Us). PLUS: A BALLYHOO FINALE FOR THE AGES —– Do not delay, hop over to the world of ‘YO, That’s My Jawn’ to listen to Nate interview personalities with passions to share and maybe play a song or two each and every episode. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/yothatsmyjawn Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yo-thats-my-jawn/id1528065034 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KgsoseBniTJA8h8EolJXG and Follow Him on Social! Twitter: https://twitter.com/yothatsmyjawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yothatsmyjawn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yothatsmyjawn

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to unfurl the legend of one of Golden Age Hollywood’s most consummate talents, the one and only IRENE DUNNE, by diving into SHOW BOAT (1936) and MY FAVORITE WIFE (1940) Dial in as the boys dig further into Dunne’s rise above rejection by one art form to her ascendance in another, learn how hats played a key role in how she landed her big breaks, marvel at her range from comic to dramatic, and find great respect for her post-film life accomplishments. But its more than just Dunne. The boys will also learn more about the shaky productions of both films, learn how Gail Patrick’s law experience played a key role in fixing MY FAVORITE WIFE, and will come to terms with the problematic and outdated elements of SHOW BOAT while taking time recognize the brilliance and genius of its shining star, PAUL ROBESON. ————————- 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 Radio Personality and Old Time Radio Curator Walden Hughes (Yesterday USA, REPS, SPERDVAC) onto another turn of the old radio dial as they listen to and then breakdown an episode of the legendary Golden Age Radio staple, LUX RADIO THEATER. Tonight’s Presentation: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, and Gloria McMillan in ‘MOTHER WORE TIGHTS’. Listen to the show along with the boys and then kick back as the boys learn how Lux Radio came to be, marvel at the ways the show manages to neatly package a feature film in under an hour, have a hearty laugh at some wonderful stories from Walden’s long career in interviewing Old Time Radio subjects, and have a loving look at the life of a radio legend who recently left the world. —– Tune into YESTERDAY USA to listen to Walden as he spins Old Time Radio and chats with his many pals Listen Here: https://yesterdayusa.net/ For more about the work of SPERDVAC and REPS, give them a visit and your support! SPERDVAC: https://www.sperdvac.com/ REPS: https://www.repsonline.org/

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and film lover Matt Willocks (The Colorado Batcave) for a trip through the Montmartre district of Paris to witness a forbidden dance as they unpack the spectacle and melody around Walter Lang’s 1960 movie musical, ‘Can-Can’. Pull up a chair inside the Bal du Paradis and settle in as the boys talk about the long development process the film underwent, extrapolate the power and pull Frank Sinatra had at the time of its making, become stunned by how the film was the center of a international diplomacy, laugh and sing along through a detailed plot break down, and ponder upon the ways films like ‘Can-Can’ carry on trends we see to this very day. PLUS: Plug your ears folks, Zach sings in this episode. —— Be sure and follow Matt’s filmmwatching journey on Instagram by following The Colorado Batcave https://www.instagram.com/colorado.batcave/ And give him a follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/craving_brains

Zach is joined by journalist and podcaster Corinne Westeman (Reel Nerds Podcast) for an excursion through Ma and Pa Bennet’s Betrothal Barn as they dive deep into MGM’s 1940 adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. After you have entered with hilarious music cues like Mr. Collin’s, sit yourself down and listen as the two discuss the fandom surrounding Austen’s work and adaptations of it, learn more about the films long and at times rocky production, crack into an oft told tale’s plot from the stand point of Hollywood condensing and re-imagining, ponder the things that feel slightly out of step with our two leads, and wax philosophical on the influence of the film as the first in a long line of “Costume Films” such as ‘P&P’ that carry on to this very day. ——- Check Out Corinnes Writings and Musings by visiting Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/author/corinne/ and be sure to follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/CatchingClassic

A rather sickly Zach welcomes back a far livelier Cev Moore (Here Lies Amicuss, House of Hammer, Film Guff) for the collision of Robert Wise and Val Lewton as they dissect (wink) the happenings within the 1945 terror masterpiece, THE BODY SNATCHER. They’ll show you how they did it… no, not the way Burke and Hare did it, but how Lewton and Wise did. Settle in as they discuss the true life inspiration for the story and film, learn more about the turbulent production and Lewton’s struggle to see the film doe his way, dive deep into the plot and unearth the many innovations it brings to the horror genre, marvel at the performances all around from Karloff to Daniell, and ponder the many ways in which the films influence can be seen to this day. —– Be Sure to Check out All Of Cev’s Amazing Endeavors: Film Guff: https://www.filmguff.com/ Here Lies Amicus: https://t.co/xm2WgGsYhe?amp=1 and of course… HOUSE OF HAMMER:https://t.co/Ut0mnG8ayS?amp=1 which you can now support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod and follow it all on Twitter: Film Guff: https://twitter.com/filmguff?s=21 Here Lies Amicus: https://twitter.com/amicushere?s=21 House of Hammer: https://twitter.com/househammerpod?s=21 and be sure to give his music a listen: cevinmoore.bandcamp.com

Zach welcomes back podcaster and master of brew Andrew Sanders (Pop Culture Brews, Surrounded by A**holes) to chat about the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock, with a deep dive into the concurrent themes and tropes found in 1935’s ‘THE 39 STEPS’ and 1959’s ‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’. Settle in for an extraordinary episode for ordinary blokes as the two circle around the way Hitch used prior work as a training ground for later films, learn more about his approach to ‘Man on the Run’ stories, dive deeper into the ‘Hitchcock Blonde’ trope, and analyze the benefits and detriments that each version of the same story contains. PLUS: James Mason won’t leave any of us alone. ——— Be Sure to Check Out Andrew on his wonderful show POP CULTURE BREWS, where he and Tyler Maybee brew a beer inspired by the nerdy subject of each episode. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fsQfjZaTTJe0iB6zhR6k6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/Pop%20Culture%20Brews Twitter: https://twitter.com/popculturebrews also check him out on his new show, The Homebrew Pub! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homebrew-pub/id1609142886 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehomebrewpub?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor AND be sure to listen to Andrew, Zach, and Tyler on their Mel Brooks podcast, ‘I’m Surrounded by A**holes’. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surrounded-by-a-holes-the-life-and-works-of-mel-brooks/id1617941720

Zach welcomes podcaster and former comic writer Steve Noble (Talking Pictures TV Podcast) to the show for a night dedicated to things that make your spine shiver as they tackle William Castle’s 1959 Horror Classic, THE TINGLER! SCREAM FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!! Then once the Tingler in you has been paralyzed, settle in as the boys learn more about the origins of William Castle, marvel at the early gimmicks that made him the King of Ballyhoo (hey… wait a minute!), revel in the noir goodness mashed into a creature feature as they break down the plot, shriek in delight over the design and execution of the Tingler and it’s most famous scene, come upon the many ways The Tingler has influenced works we see today, and discover what the world is lacking these days without a William Castle. PLUS: Steve wins the award for Best Pun Ever. —– To Check Out More of Steves Podcasting, be sure listen to Talking Pictures TV Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-pictures-tv-podcast/id1450567584 TPTV Website: https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/ and listen to his latest appearance on previous guest Cev Moore’s show, FILM GUFF where he talks the terror and pleasure of watching LIFEFORCE https://www.filmguff.com/2021/05/27/episode-118-railsbacks-bottocks-lifeforce/ and of course follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/stevesalesnoble

The Tour de Tati cycles on as Zach and Sterling get lovingly lost in the sweet, poignant, and hilarious story set amid plastic Suburban complacency as they dive into 1958’s Mon Oncle (My Uncle). Tune in to listen to an analysis surrounding the film that brought Hulot closer to reality and brought Tati to the Oscar stage. ——- 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!

On a very special episode, Zach welcomes podcasters Chloe Riggs and Erin Mullane (Required Viewing with Erin and Chloe) to suss through the rubble of a great cinematic injustice as they examine with great vigor what is left of Orson Welles’ 1942 motion picture, ‘THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS’. Once the gaiety and hearty laughter settles to a tempered state, the three intrepid broadcasters shall learn more of Orson’s life up until the production of the film, discover the turbulent history of the physical and post production, analyze and scrutinize what is left of the plot and what has been cast into oblivion, do their very best to fill in the gaps made by RKO and others, and find themselves faced with the troubling reasons the film was butchered. Within it all, they shall learn a hard lesson that history has far too often experienced time and time again in the pursuit of the cinematic arts versus the domination of the business motive. But within all of this, there is still much revelry and BALLYHOO provided as the trio ponder over the modernism’s that could have served as dialogue, discover Foods that Orson would have enjoyed in today’s mass selection of stoner foods, and find more than one way to tell George Amberson Minafer to ‘Go to Hell’ as the vernacular would ultimately assume. Plus: Zach stands up for House of Gucci, much to the rightful dismay of everyone. ———————– Be sure to listen to Erin and Chloe on ‘The Required Viewing Podcast- With Erin and Chloe’, now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Listen in as they examine the films you should have within your healthy and hearty film education! Site: https://anchor.fm/therequiredviewingpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-required-viewing-podcast-with-erin-and-chlo%C3%A9/id1606537821 Spotify:

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Henry Jarvis (‘Reel Nerds Podcast’, ‘Artery and Vain’) in an emergency broadcast situation as they dissect and discuss Fritz Lang’s 1938 gangster-fueled musical love story, YOU AND ME. Pull up a chair ya mugs and get comfortable as the two catch up with Lang since his fleeing to America, learn more about the film’s multi-talented star George Raft, break into the chaos of the film production, break down the plot in great detail, marvel at the visual acumen stuck in a standard story, find themselves in rapture over the Sylvia Sydney storyline, revel in the un-traditional approach to musicals the film takes, and finally expounding upon the many lessons the film teaches about filmmaking and film business that one can find happening to this very day. PLUS: Fritz Lang sings Henry a lullaby. ———— Be Sure to Listen to Henry Jarvis on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ and check out Henry’s films on his YouTube Page: Creative Hell Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScezobjbq6Kt88So8lAmvA

Zach enlists podcaster Darrel Lantz (Buck Benny OTR Podcast) to help him track down the trail of a “One of A Thousand” rifle and all those who had a claim to it as they saddle up for a deep dive into Anthony Mann’s 1950 Western Classic, ‘Winchester ’73’. Store your arms at the door of Wyatt Earp and be nice and friendly like while you listen to these two cowhands discuss the wild origins of the project, become fascinated with the history of Anthony Mann and his prior works, revel in how those prior works influenced his approach to the western, marvel at the films every angle from camera to performance, reckon with more than one troubling issue of the past, become aghast at the deal Jimmy Stewart made to make the picture, and find themselves cheery over the many ways in which the film has influenced all kinds of film ventures seen today. PLUS: Jimmy Stewart in ‘A Christmas Story’. ——— Be sure to check out Darrel’s work by subscribing to and enjoying Buck Benny OTR Website: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jack-benny Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-benny-show-otr-podcast/id291367201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuckBennyOTR/featured?app=desktop and be sure to support him on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967

Zach welcomes back podcaster Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) to unravel the mysteries of flying saucers, re-animated bodies, and humanities STUPID MINDS as they revel in the glory of Edward D. Wood Jr.’s masterpiece, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Criswell predicts that you will have a marvelous time listening as the guys break into the origins of Ed’s life and films prior to Plan 9, learn more about the many associates throughout Ed’s career, get emotional over the tragic end of Bela Lugosi, revel in the plot and its many missteps, admire the ambition in spite of its many errors, and unearth the lessons Wood’s filmmaking has taught us that carry into today. ——- Be sure to listen to Phil’s podcasts The Mandarian Orange Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776 and Follow Him on Social Instagram: @mandarianorangeshow

Zach welcomes podcasters Jeff and Cory (Switch the Envelope) to help soft through the demons found in Don Birnam’s bottle as they wander through Billy Wilder’s 1945 Oscar winning triumph, THE LOST WEEKEND. Grab a theremin and watch out for bats as the guys learn the unusual origins of the film, get taken a back by many Wild(er) stories from behind the scenes, marvel at the highlights of the many moments that form Don’s journey, swoon over the cinematography, and reveal the ways the film has broken ground for films surrounding addiction to this day. PLUS: A BONUS RADIO SHOW THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM Broadcast: March 10th, 1946 With Special Guest: Ray Milland —— Be sure to check out Jeff and Cory on each and every episode of their wonderful show SWITCH THE ENVELOPE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CuLHa3fTpmW9Kx2LA9ww7 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/switch-the-envelope/id1434111870 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/switch-the-envelope and be sure to follow them on social media Twitter: @switchenvelope Instagram: @switchtheenvelope