Behind the Slate

By Making the greatest films ever made accessible to all

Join host, Aaron Strand, for a historical deep dive into the life and work of cinema's greatest directors.

Our mission is to lower the barrier of entry to classic cinema through live screening event... more

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How many episodes does Behind the Slate have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

Behind the Slate episodes:

January 06, 2023 9. Charlie Chaplin Part 5 - The Wise Pity
The final episode in our Chaplin series! Facing repeated scandals, box office failures and anti-communist witch hunts, Charlie Chaplin is kicked out of the country he once loved, and goes from being the most beloved man on earth, to one of it's most controversial inhabitants. Yet in the midst of this turmoil, Chaplin finds joy in marriage and family, and continues to fight against those who doubt him. In the end, he leaves behind one of the most staggering and controversial legacies of any 20th century artist.

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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott

Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
'Oona Living in the Shadows' by Jane Scovell
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2h 13min
December 30, 2022 8. Movie Night 'City Lights' with Shub Agrawal
Aaron is joined by, Shub Agrawal, to discus her first ever viewing of 'City Lights'. Shub talks about the differences between this film and 'Bridgerton', how Chaplin helped her look for the beautiful moments life, and we discuss strategies to convince your friends/families to watch silent films. If you've been inspired to watch a Chaplin film after listening to our series, come unpack the experience with us!

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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Cover art: Lola Scott
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49min
December 23, 2022 7. Silent Learning with Steven J. Venturino
Aaron speaks with author and scholar from Chicago's Newberry Library, Steven J. Venturino. We discuss teaching Chaplin in the classroom, the power of silent film, and discuss in depth Chaplin's process and motivations behind City Lights and The Great Dictator.

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Steven J. Venturino: www.stevenjventurino.com

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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
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1h 3min
December 16, 2022 6. Charlie Chaplin Part 4 - The Irrelevant Master
With the advent of sound in movies, Chaplin seemed to be fading into irrelevance. Instead, he comes back with his three greatest masterpieces, 'City Lights', 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'. Host Aaron Strand gives a full account of Chaplin's life including his marriage to Paulette Goddard, his bromance with Winston Churchill and his war against Adolf Hitler.

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Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott

Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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2h 30min
December 02, 2022 5. The Hopeful Art with Tara Ochs
Aaron speaks with actor, writer, comedian and teacher Tara Ochs on the nature and theory of comedy. We discuss why farts are funny, how the belief that comedians need to be sad is a complete myth, the intricacies and problems of cancel culture in both modern and historical contexts, and the history of female comedians. Tara gives her insights on why Chaplin's work holds up 100 years later and shares her belief that comedy is a 'hopeful' art that promises increased inclusion, playfulness and joy for future generations.

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Aaron Strand on Instagram: @strandedonstage
Tara Ochs on Instagram: @taraochs1

Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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1h 13min
November 25, 2022 4. Charlie Chaplin Part 3 - One True Love
Chaplin pushes the limits of art, business, politics and love leaving a trail of great art and broken lives in his wake.

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Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

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Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott

Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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2h 56min
November 18, 2022 3. Charlie Chaplin Part 2 - The World's Clown
Chaplin goes to Hollywood where he learns the tricks of the trade from film comedy pioneer Mack Sennett. As World War I rages, he becomes the motion picture world's first superstar, and the highest paid person on the planet. As his popularity grows, Chaplin continues to experiment and transitions from bawdy slapstick to high-minded comedy, with a smile and a tear.

Email us: [email protected]

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott

Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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1h 52min
November 11, 2022 2. An Attitude of Gratitude
One-reelers are the laid back alternative to the research heavy episodes of Behind the Slate. On this episode, Aaron reflects on an incredible first week since the BTS premiere . He reads several emails and shares extra Chaplin stories that were cut from episode 1, reflects on the importance of history when viewing film, relates the pressures of drinking as a performing artist and shares a touching listener story about watching a Chaplin film with their dying mother.

Email us: [email protected]

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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28min
November 04, 2022 1. Charlie Chaplin Part 1 - The Boy from East Lane
In this first episode, host Aaron Strand takes us to Victorian London to meet a little boy named Charles Spencer Chaplin. His father was an alcoholic singer, and his mother was in and out of the insane asylum. Chaplin overcame these extraordinary circumstances, as well as repeated failures on and off the stage, finally becoming a well respected slapstick comedian... that's when Hollywood called.

Email us: [email protected]

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott

Sources:
‘Chaplin His Life and Art’ by David Robinson
'Chaplin: A Life’ by Stephen Weissman
‘Charlie Chaplin and His Times’ by Kenneth S Lynn
‘Tramp: The Life of Charlie Chaplin’ by Joyce Milton,
‘Charlie Chaplin: A Brief Life’ by Peter Ackroyd
‘Chaplin. Genius of Cinema’ by Jeffrey Vance
‘Wife of the Life of the Party’ by Lita Grey and Jeffrey Vance
‘My Autobiography’ by Charlie Chaplin
‘Charlie Chaplin’s Own Story’ by Charlie Chaplin and Rose Wilder Lane
www.discoveringchaplin.com
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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1h 15min
October 07, 2022 TRAILER: Interview with Aaron Strand
Greg Kleinschmidt and Jacqueline Postajian of the podcast 'Scene and Heard' sit down with Aaron Strand to talk about the new film history podcast, 'Behind the Slate'.

Email us: [email protected]

Instagram: @behindtheslatepod
TikTok: @behindtheslatepod
YouTube: @behindtheslatepodcast

Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub

Producer: Greg Kleinschmidt
Photography: Lola Scott
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit behindtheslatepod.substack.com
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25min

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