Council members weigh in with their takes on the 1933 classic. We dive into the big questions: Is the film genuine satire or just anarchy in disguise? Which supporting characters truly “deserve” the wrath of the Marxes? And why is there not even incidental sound in the famed mirror scene?

We’ll also discuss the difficulty some folks apparently have in fitting the entire movie on a VHS tape.
 
Join us as we spin our wheels trying to find logic in the brothers’ most illogical film.

Council members weigh in with their takes on the 1933 classic. We dive into the big questions: Is the film genuine satire or just anarchy in disguise? Which supporting characters truly “deserve” the wrath of the Marxes? And why is there not even incidental sound in the famed mirror scene? We’ll also discuss the difficulty some folks apparently have in fitting the entire movie on a VHS tape. Join us as we spin our wheels trying to find logic in the brothers’ most illogical film.

86 “Duck Soup Reheated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

An insightful but not too serious look at the Marx Brothers films, careers, and lives from some guys who really need to get out more.

Hosted by Matthew Coniam ("The Annotated Marx Brothers," "That's Me, Groucho!"),  Noah Diamond ("Gimme a Thrill: The Story of I'll Say She Is") and Bob Gassel (he'll write a book someday...or perhaps read one). Featuring guest appearances by Marx experts, notable fans, and even family members.

New episodes post monthly.

For more info or to leave a comment, visit us at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com

Follow us on Twitter: @MarxBrosPodcast 
or Bluesky: ‪@marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com

And join the lively discussion on 'The Marx Brothers Council' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389369721281242

Contact us directly at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.com

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An insightful but not too serious look at the Marx Brothers films, careers, and lives from some guys who really need to get out more. Hosted by Matthew Coniam ("The Annotated Marx Brothers," "That's Me, Groucho!"), Noah Diamond ("Gimme a Thrill: The Story of I'll Say She Is") and Bob Gassel (he'll write a book someday...or perhaps read one). Featuring guest appearances by Marx experts, notable fans, and even family members. New episodes post monthly. For more info or to leave a comment, visit us at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MarxBrosPodcast or Bluesky: ‪@marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com And join the lively discussion on 'The Marx Brothers Council' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389369721281242 Contact us directly at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.com

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