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Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
by Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
Laughs and Lessons from Hollywood’s Golden Age
Episodes
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Ep. 187: The DOCTOR X Double Bill, Part II- The Return of Doctor X (1939)
The BallyBOO's Doctor X journey concludes as Zach & guest Robert Stroude (Pod Pal/ Blogger, 'My Year With Mickey') become entangled in a major journalistic scoop featuring danger, scientific wonder, and... Humphrey Bogart as a VAMPIRE. It's all those wonders & maybe some more as the duo unpacks…
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Ep. 186: The DOCTOR X Double Bill, Part I – Doctor X (1932)
The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back Rob Stroude (Blogger & Pod Pal, 'My Year With Mickey') for a Doctor X Double feature kicking off with Michael Curtiz's 1932 Two Strip Technicolor Terror, DOCTOR X! Grab your Moon Killer Synthetic Flesh gloves and get ready for madness as the boys…
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Ep. 185: Mark of the Vampire (1935) or ‘Browning Goes Basic’ (Special Guest: Erin Mullane)
The BallyBOO has returned and it's dedicated to the horrors found in Warner Archive BluRays! This week's episode has Zach welcoming back artist and pod-pal Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) to solve a murder mystery involving vampires in just one hour with the help of a hypnotist as the duo...
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Ep. 184: Holiday (1938) or ‘Ayre-Heads’
Zach welcomes back film blogger Zoë Kaperonis (The Film Around the Corner)to unpack the emotional baggage of the Seaton family as the duo tackle George Cukor's 1938 comedy melodrama, HOLIDAY! Pull up a chair and pour a drink for yourself & a stuffed giraffe as they learn more about the life of...
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Ep. 183: Some Like It Hot (1959) or ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ (Special Guest: Jon Ekstrom)
Zach welcome welcome welcomes back Jon Ekstrom (Podcaster, ‘Off The Clock with Jon Eks’) for a trip to the Seminole Ritz in Florida where the booze is bootleg, the sexual freedom is abound, and the music is hot as the duo unpacks Billy Wilder’s groundbreaking 1959 classic, ‘SOME LIKE IT HOT’...
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Ep. 182: All Through The Night (1942) or ‘Operation: Cheesecake’
Zach and return guest Rob Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent) were on the town and waiting for a cheesecake from Miller's Bakery that never arrived, which leads them on a merry Nazi-Punching chase through New York as the duo unpacks the 1942 Gangster WWII Comedy, ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT! Prepare...
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Ep. 181: Casablanca-esque Vol. 2- Background To Danger (1943), The Conspirators (1944) & Passage To Marseille (1944) (Special Guest: Sterling Cook)
Zach & Sterling Cook (Filmmaker & Ballyhoo Corespondent, 'Tour de Tati') return for PART 2 of their massive conversation unpacking the films that try to capture cinema magic off the back of Casablanca with a closer look at Background To Danger (1943), The Conspirators (1944) & Passage To…
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Ep. 180: Casablanca-esque Vol. 1- To Have & Have Not (1944) & Macao (1952)(Special Guest: Sterling Cook)
Zach welcomes back Sterling Cook (Filmmaker & Ballyhoo Corespondent, 'Tour de Tati') for part 1 of a journey through the same old story played again and again as they unpack films trying to capture the essence of Casablanca with a closer look at TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT (1944) & MACAO (1952) Tune in…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVIII: Jerichow (2008)
Rashmi & Zach take a trip to Germany on their Noir odyssey where the Cain ‘Postman’ story of doomed love reaches the new millennium as the duo unpack Christian Petzoldt’s 2008 noir-ish thriller, JERICHOW Tune in to learn how Petzold’s grasp on the film carries flourish of Noir learned while…
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Ep. 179: Othello (1951) or ‘The Bard and The Boy Wonder Part II’ (Special Guest: Brad Haag)
This week Zach welcomes back filmmaker and pod-pal Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a trip through many locations over three years with the legendary Orson Welles’ and his 1951 independent film epic, OTHELLO. Join the duo as they unpack the production of Othello and it’s many ups and downs all...
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Ep. 178: The Two C(a)esars: A Chat with Samuel Garza Bernstein About LGBTQIA+ in Golden Age Hollywood
This week Zach is joined by author & screenwriter Samuel Garza Bernstein to chat about the subject of LGBTQIA+ creatives in the Golden Age of Hollywood and the impact of two of his subject, Roddy McDowell & Cesar Romero. Join them as the two talk at length about the importance of these stories...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVII: Ossessione (1943)
Rashmi and Zach continue with the 'Doomed Lovers' theme of Noir with a trip to Italy for a look at another adaptation of 'Postman Always Rings Twice' as they unpack Luchino Visconti's 1943 film, OSSESSIONE! Tune in today to learn more about this Visconti debut, what it does from a Noir &…
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Ep. 177: Grant-A-Thon – A Cary Grant Top 10 Special (with Special Guest: Ryan Frost)
The Grant-A-Thon Has Arrived! Join Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) & I as we get CARY-d away in unveiling our Top Ten Cary Grant Performances in Grant-A- Thon! Will someone like Only Angels Have Wings more than Bringing Up Baby? Will Mr. Lucky make the cut? And who lives the Hitchcock collabs…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVI: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Rashmi & Zach begin their next Noir Unit, Doomed Lovers, with a journey back to 1946 for the all-time Noir classic, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE! Tune in today to learn more about the stories long journey to the screen, how its rich characterizations sets the tone for Noir romance to come, and...
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Ep. 176: It’s A Wise Child (1931) or ‘Marion Davies & The Mystery of the Pre-Code Pregnancy’ (with Special Guest: Lara Gabrielle)
Zach welcomes back Lara Gabrielle (Author/Historian, 'Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) for a chat surrounding a Pre-Code Marion Davies film buried for decades until recently as they unpack the laughs & heart in the 1931 film IT'S A WISE CHILD. Hop into one of Mr. Cohen's cars and...
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Ep. 175: YBR TV- Adventures of Superman (1952 – 1958) or ‘Maybe I’m A Superman’
Zach welcomes back Paul Kovit (Director/Editor, ‘No Soap Radio’ ) on a marathon in Metropolis as they dive into the classic Superhero TV series, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Get ready to take flight with the guys as they unpack the origins of the show, demystify the casting of its cast & how they felt...
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Ep. 174: The Sign of the Film Maven- A Chat with Kristen Lopez about ‘Popcorn Disabilities’
This week Zach is joined by author & film journalist Kristen Lopez to dive into a subject matter oft neglected in film discourse as they chat about her new book 'Popcorn Disabilities: The Highs and Lows of Disabled Representation in the Movies' Join them as they discuss how the book came to be,...
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Ep. 173: Pardon Us (1931) or ‘Another Fine F***ing Mess’
Zach welcomes back Robert Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ Blogger, ‘My Year With Mickey) to review the parole request of Laurel & Hardy as they break in and break down their very first feature film, the 1931 comedy PARDON US. Join the duo as they examine the odd route the Boys & Hal roach took…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XV: Only The River Flows (2023)
The police unit of Noir Mondial reaches its conclusion with a trip to China where Moonlight Sonata is set to the atmosphere of crime in the 90's with the 2023 Wei Shujun crime film, ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS. Tune in tomorrow as Rashmi & I dive deep into this compelling & trippy tale of murder against...
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Ep. 172: Laurel & Hardy Vol. 3- Hombres internacionales de la comedia
A discussion surrounding the International Versions of Laurel & Hardy Shorts where Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy performed in different languages before the process of dubbing became a more used technique of film export
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XIV: Memories of Murder (2003)
The Police Unit on Noir Mondial finds itself sifting through the history and pain therein of a notorious killer through the eyes acclaimed director Bong Joon-Ho as Rashmi & Zach unpack his 2003 crime masterpiece, MEMORIES OF MURDER. Tune in tomorrow to hear us examine the ways Director Bong…
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Ep. 171: One Two Three (1961) or ‘Coca-Cola Presents- The Testament of Billy Wilder’
Zach welcomes back historian and writer Craig Shemin (Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show) for a trip to post-war Germany where neither East or West Berlin can contain the Madness and Mayhem of Billy Wilder's 1961 Comedy Classic, 'ONE TWO THREE' Join the duo as the…
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Ep. 170: It’s All True (1942 & 1993) or ‘It’s STILL All True’
Zach welcomes back podcaster, historian, & film lover Jack Hanley (Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast) to the show where the two will journey to South America in search of the many truths captured by Orson Welles & his camera in 1942 as they unpack his incompleted 1942 film IT'S ALL TRUE and...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XIII: Infernal Affairs (2002)
Rashmi and Zach are returning to Hong Kong to figure out who the informants are as they unpack the 2002 crime classic from Andrew Lau Wai-keung & Alan Mak, INFERNAL AFFAIRS. Tune into today to hear how the tropes of noir & Hong Kong cinema are utilized and in many cases evolved from as they dive...
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Ep. 169: YBRTV- See It Now (1954) or ‘Murrow V. McCarthy: Dawn Of Good Night and Good Luck’
Zach welcomes back podcast pal and comedian Hope Sears (All The Classics) get lost in the sound of Edward R. Murrow's responsible voice to tune into his innovative news program See It Now & learn more about how the program took on Senator Joseph McCarthy Follow along as they sift through the...
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Ep. 168: Tod Browning & Lon Chaney Double Bill- The Unholy Three (1925) & The Unknown (1927)
Zach ventures to the Dark Carnival of cinema that was the collaboration of Tod Browning & Lon Chaney as he and guests Sterling Cook (Tour de Tati) and filmmaker Jake Algier (Writer/Actor/Performer, Doctor Tenn) unpack THE UNHOLY THREE (1925) and THE UNKNOWN (1927) Join the trio as they learn a…
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Ep. 167: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) or ‘Monster: The Tootie Smith Story’
Zach welcomes back actor & artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) on a Trolley trip to 5135 Kensington Avenue, where they'll deep dive into Vincent Minelli's 1944 classic, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Follow the duo along as they sift through the long journey of Sally Benson's book to the silver...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XII: Insomnia (1997)
Rashmi & Zach return after a long absence to continue their Noir Journey alongside special guest Stephen Palmer (Podcaster, ‘Asian Cinema Film Club’). The trio take the Police Noir unit all the way to Norway as they unpack the nihilist daytime noir from Erik Skjoldbjærg, INSOMNIA Tune in today to...
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Ep. 166: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) or ‘New York v. Kris Kringle: Dawn of Santa’
Zach is joined by pod pal Rob Stroude ( Ballyhoo Correspondent & Blogger, ‘My Year With Micky’) to witness the Greatest Trial in Holiday History as they dive deep into the 1947 George Seaton Masterpiece, MIRACLE ON 34th STREET! Follow this intriguing case with fervency as the duo sift through the...
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Ep. 165: Tarzan The Ape Man (1932) or ‘Gabbin’ ‘Bout Greystoke’
Zach welcomes back Ken Sowder (Ballyhoo Contributor, 'The History of High Adventure) on an expedition through the jungle where upon they will encounter its mighty monarch as they dive deep into the 1932 Pre-Code adventure classic, TARZAN THE APE MAN ! Join the duo as they unpack the history of…
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Ep. 164: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) or ‘Everything’s Coming Up Millhauser’
The BallyBOO concludes as Zach welcomes actor & musician Spencer Kane (X-Presidents) on the show to unpack the crates at McDougal’s House of Horrors and get caught up in the chaos that ensues as they chat about the 1948 comedy chiller, ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN! Get ready to laugh &...
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Ep. 163: YBRTV- It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) or ‘All’s Quiet On The Suburban Front’
The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcaster & Peanuts fan Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) abord the show for the greatest animated Halloween special that's also a harrowing WWI drama, 'It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Huddle together in the pumpkin patch as the duo sift through…
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Ep. 162: The Walking Dead (1936) or ‘The Resurrection of Dopey’
The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcast pal Robert Stroude (Blogger/Laurel & Hardy Correspondent) to probe the hidden mysteries of a man brought back from death to bear judgement among the living as they unpack Michael Curtiz's 1936 Horror film, THE WALKING DEAD. SHUDDER in terror as...
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Ep. 161: Dead of Night (1945) or ‘The Ealing Earbuds, Vol. III’
The BallyBOO arrives better late than never as Zach welcomes back podcast pals Amy Cornell & Smokey ( House of Hammer, All The Best Lines) for an uncommonly terrifying time at Ealing Studios as they unpack their 1945 horror anthology, DEAD OF NIGHT! BEWARE as you dive in with them unpacking each...
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Ep. 160: Hue & Cry (1947) or ‘The Ealing Earbuds, Vol. II’
Zach welcomes aboard podcaster & educator Michael Boyce (Geek4 Podcast) onto the program for a historical analysis of the Battle of Ballard's Wharf as they unpack Charles Crichton's 1947 triumph for Ealing Studio's , HUE & CRY! Once you hear the words "Operation Seagull", prepare to join the duo…
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Ep. 159: China (1943) or ‘The History of High Adventure Part II’
Zach welcomes back Ballyhoo contributors Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) & Ken Sowder for another thrilling chapter in the journey through the history of the high adventure genre as they unpack the gripping 1943 John Farrow wartime film, CHINA. Grab your adventure hat and join the trio as...
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Noir Mondia- Ch. XI: Diva (1981)
Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit with a stop in France and a time jump to 1981 where they unpack the grittiest crime story involving media piracy and bread buttering, Jean-Jacques Beineix's DIVA Tune into to hear the duo unpack how Beineix weaves old trick of noir under a color…
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Ep. 158: Laurel & Hardy Vol. 2- Another Fine Fest
Zach welcomes back Pod Pal Robert Stroude for another round of Laurel & Hardy shorts with their on going film festival, ANOTHER FINE FEST. Tune in for more production stories surrounding the making of these comedy classics, exploration into the sub-topic of Laurel & Hardy remaking silent efforts...
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Ep. 157: Top Hat (1935) or ‘Feathers… I Hate Feathers’
Zach welcomes film blogger Zoë Kaperonis (The Film Around the Corner) aboard a gondola that takes them straight to art deco Italy in their top hats and white ties as they unpack the 1935 Astaire & Rogers classic, TOP HAT! Settle in as the two delve into the origins of the Astaire & Rogers...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. X: Stray Dog (1949)
Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit by traveling back to Japan and the world of Kurosawa as they unpack his phenomenal 1949 noir, STRAY DOG Tune in to learn more about the production of the film and to follow our hosts as they unpack how Kurosawa takes contemporary noir influence to...
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Ep. 156: PCU- Superman Vol. I (From 1940 to 1950)
The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE returns with a long awaited trip to Metropolis as Zach, Matt Willocks, & special Superman correspondent Matt Merback (Actor/ Freelancer for the Daily Planet Drama Section) take a look at the early Film & Radio adventures of the Man of Steel, SUPERMAN! Get ready to take...
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Ep. 155: PCU- Captain America (From 1944 to 2014)
The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE returns as Zach, Matt, and special guest Natalie Gordon Beiser assemble to tackle the Golden Age routes and journey of the very first Avenger, CAPTAIN AMERICA! Settle in and listen as the trio unpack the origins of the characters creation, sift through the strange tale...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. IX: The Big Heat (1953)
Rashmi & Zach begin Unit II of their International Noir Journey with a look into Police Noir. The unit kick's off back in Hollywood with the legendary Fritz Lang and his 1953 crime classic, THE BIG HEAT. Tune in to hear about the many ways Lang's masterwork establishes many of the noir tropes &...
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Ep. 154: The Ladykillers (1955) or ‘The Ealing Earbuds’
Zach is joined by return pod-pal Smokey (Podcaster, 'The House of Hammer' & 'All The Best Lines') on a trip to the legendary Ealing Studios to discuss and delight in the comedy titans 1955 classic, THE LADYKILLERS. Settle into Mrs. Wilburforce's world with our podcasters as they discuss the…
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VIII: Son of a Gun (2014)
Rashmi & Zach reach the end of their "One Last Job" unit of Noir with a trip to Australia and unspool the glory of Julius Avery's 2014 outing, SON OF A GUN. Tune in to hear them breakdown how the film draws upon its Noir ancestors & indie filmmaking savvy to create a tight crime caper on a budget...
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Ep. 153: The Divine ’39- A Look Back At The Year 1939 in Film
Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown dedicated to the greatest year in Golden Age Hollywood as they present to you: THE DIVINE '39 All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the year of 1939 in film by watching the classics and the underseen gems. Now...
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Ep. 152: Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939)
Zach welcomes back return guests & Ballyhoo correspondents Andrew Bueno (Stand-Up Comedian, Writer), Matt Willocks (Filmmaker & Podcaster, 'Pulp Cinematic Universe' and 'History of High Adventure'), and Jace Perrodin (Filmmaker) to unpack a true crime case turned controversial motion picture from...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VII: Grigris (2013)
Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS. Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VI: Amores perros (2000)
Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, 'Amores perros'. Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across…
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Ep. 151: YBRTV- Sam & Friends (1955-1961) or ‘Jim & Jane: Together Again’
Zach welcomes Craig Shemin (Author & Historian, 'Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show') onto the program for an inspirational, celebration-al, & Muppet-tational chat about Jim Henson and his first outing into Television, SAM & FRIENDS. Grab your favorite Esskay Meat...
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