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  • EMERGENCY PODCAST (featuring Bob Stryker)

    EMERGENCY PODCAST (featuring Bob Stryker)
    2026/08/11
    Stop the presses—one of the great mysteries of Marx Brothers fandom has finally been solved! After decades of anonymity, the manicurist from A Night at the Opera has a name. Bob Stryker joins us to explain how he stumbled onto the elusive answer, and we follow the story from a brief onscreen appearance to her surprising later career working behind the scenes in Hollywood.
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    20 分
  • 95 Who You Gonna Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes?

    95 Who You Gonna Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes?
    2026/07/28
    Today, we spotlight two new Marx releases that are a feast for the eyes: Richard S. Greene’s book, "Marx Madvertising", overflowing with ads, stills, and promotional artwork, then (at 43:56) Andrew Murchie's fascinating new 3D conversion of "Animal Crackers"—available on disc or as a download, complete with a commentary by your favorite podcast hosts. We talk with both creators about how these passion projects came to life and what fans can expect. We also explore how modern tools are helping preserve—and even reimagine—Marx history, from restoring fragile artwork to bringing the Brothers (even Zeppo) into three dimensions.
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    1 時間 36 分
  • 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