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  • 94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)

    94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)
    2026/06/25
    We’re proud to welcome Allen Eyles, author of 1966’s "The Marx Brothers: Their World of Comedy"—the first in-depth look at the team’s films—and its successor, 1992’s "The Complete Films of the Marx Brothers", for his first-ever podcast on these landmark works. The conversation ranges from Eyles’ favourite (see what we did there) British comedians to his accidental status as the world’s foremost authority on the missing "Horse Feathers" footage. Along the way, he recalls the Herculean efforts needed to study Marx films in the pre home-video era, and reflects on his evolving opinions of the Brothers' filmography.
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    54 分
  • 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)

    93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
    2026/05/28
    Listeners share their thoughts on the most divisive Marx film. Is it the last hurrah or the last straw? We sift through comments on everything from Tootsie-Frootsie to the excised “Dr. Hackenbush” song, while confronting the water carnival sequence that turns watching the movie into a hostage situation. We also take on the film’s most uncomfortable sequence, doing our best to put it in perspective... Along the way, there are Beatles comparisons, Lindy Hop history, and a listener who thankfully wasn’t one of Chico’s children. And as always, enough nitpicking to put any fan under observation at the Standish Sanitarium.
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    1 時間 46 分
  • 92 N.Y. a Duck? (The MBCP LIVE)

    92 N.Y. a Duck? (The MBCP LIVE)
    2026/04/17
    Matthew joins us in New York City for our first-ever episode in front of a live audience, recorded at the Museum of the Moving Image—just steps from Kaufman-Astoria Studios, where the Marxes filmed their first two movies. We kick things off with a quick dive into Horse Feathers (because The Cocoanuts or Animal Crackers felt a little too obvious), before welcoming Craig Shemin for a look at the studio’s ongoing history. Next, we take questions from the audience, and are then joined by the great Cinco Paul, whose Schmigadoon! is set to premiere on Broadway. Finally, we make a special announcement about an upcoming project before Cinco serenades us with a closing song.
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    1 時間 4 分
  • 91 Whatever Will B. Johnstone (featuring Meg Farrell)

    91 Whatever Will B. Johnstone (featuring Meg Farrell)
    2026/04/01
    We welcome ethnomusicologist Meg Farrell, the great-granddaughter of Will B. Johnstone—an unsung hero of the Marx story who helped set the template for their act with I’ll Say She Is, and later contributed to Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and A Day at the Races. Meg treats us to entries from “Grandpit’s” private diaries, revealing surprising Marx Brothers tales from the 1920s, and insights into his day job as a political cartoonist. We’ll also discuss the importance of the Napoleon scene from ISSI, Johnstone’s complicated relationship with S.J. Perelman, and speculate on his specific contributions to their films.
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    1 時間 30 分
  • MBCP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    MBCP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
    2026/03/06
    April 12th, 2026. NYC. A unique event.
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    5 分
  • 90 The Marx Others (featuring Brett Leveridge and Trav S.D.)

    90 The Marx Others (featuring Brett Leveridge and Trav S.D.)
    2026/02/27
    We turn our attention to other members of the Marx family circle—on and off stage—highlighting relatives and influences that shaped the team. We examine the showbiz roots of Minnie’s parents, the short life of Manfred, and figures like Aunt Hannah, Cousin Polly, Mabel O'Donnell, and Lou Levy. We question common assumptions about Minnie and Frenchie, with Brett Leveridge shedding light on Minnie’s brief fling in the soft drink business. Then, Trav S.D. returns to discuss Uncle Al Shean—his role in the Brothers’ development, and his famed partnership with Ed Gallagher.
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    1 時間 32 分
  • 89 “A Night at the Opera Reorchestrated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

    89 “A Night at the Opera Reorchestrated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council
    2026/01/27
    The guys respond to insightful audience comments on the brothers’ MGM classic. Is the film actually more like their Paramount work than we give it credit for? Does the brothers’ career trajectory resemble that of Picasso—or Elvis? And did Margaret Dumont actually land a joke? These and other truly life-altering questions are debated, dissected, and delightfully overthought.
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    1 時間 50 分
  • 88 “The Joy of Marx” featuring Joy Harmon

    88 “The Joy of Marx” featuring Joy Harmon
    2025/12/22
    Matthew and Noah take a closer look at “Tell It to Groucho”, the short-lived 1962 successor to “You Bet Your Life”. Though nearly identical in format, the series curiously never found its footing with audiences and was quickly cancelled. The guys are joined by the delightful Joy Harmon—Groucho’s assistant on “Tell It…” whom he first met when she appeared as a contestant on YBYL. Joy shares how she landed the role and reflects on her warm, affectionate working relationship with Groucho. --------- (EDIT 4/26): R.I.P. Joy Harmon, who passed away some five months after this chat was recorded. It was likely her final interview. ---------
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    49 分