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 the making of the special, shudder in fright over the short sightedness of TV executives, thrill in the exciting origins of Peanuts staples from the Great Pumpkin to the WWI Flying Ace, excevate the many layers of comedy and warmth in a mere 30 minute span, and then finally settle upon the many ways the special has influenced the world of entertainment today.

PLUS: Bill Melendez can make Snoopy do anything… ANY… THING.

Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST

Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/

and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social

Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds

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 they dare to unpack the production stories surrounding the film!

SHIVER in your seats at the many strange choices made in early drafts of the script!

SCREAM for your life as they unpack a 60 minute film in meticulous detail!

and finally ESCAPE from the chilling chatter as they settle upon the ways The Walking Dead stands out in Golden Age Hollywood and what it has to teach the film makers and lovers of the present.

Be sure to follow Rob’s adventure covering all the Mickey Mouse theatrical shorts with his brand new Substack, ‘My Year With Mickey’ : https://myyearwithmickey.substack.com/p/my-year-with-mickey

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 story with meticulous detail,

SHUDDER as they unravel the stories behind the scenes,

SHRIEK at the trio’s own choices for favorite segments,

and TREMBLE at the many ways the film’s impact has lingered down the dark corridors of horror cinema to this very day.

PLUS: Amy unveils the greatest impression of a film character in the Ballyhoo’s history.

Be sure to check out Amy’s other appearances on Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue, covering such lovely titles as:

The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938/

and The Curse of Frankenstein: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-140-the-curse-of-frankenstein-1957-or-a-matter-of-blood-bosoms/

and be sure to tune in to Smokey’s adventures on House of Hammer & All The Best Lines

HOUSE OF HAMMER:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810

Also be sure to support HOUSE OF HAMMER on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod

and find more the Linktree: https://linktr.ee/househammerpod

and ALL THE BEST LINES:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZlBfeEs05EHxhd1HJZl6

AND OF COURSE, Follow his social media shenanigans

House of Hammer Twitter: https://twitter.com/HouseHammerPod

House of Hammer BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/househammerpod.bsky.social

All the Best Lines Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestlinespod?lang=en

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 on the Blood & Thunder Boys battleground where they unpack the origins of Ealing Studio, learn from how the creative team at Ealing were able to conjure such a fantastical story, marvel at the stock character actors used in unique ways, ponder over how the post-war conditions of Britain lend to the film’s aesthetics as well as its script, and finally settle upon the ways Hue & Cry would shape the world of Ealing, Comedy, & the medium of film at large.

PLUS: Is Joe Kirby a murderer at the end of the film?

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Be sure to tune in & listen to Michael’s sensational podcast, GEEK 4 , now available wherever you listen

Website: https://www.michaelwboyce.com/geek4

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geek-4/id1529501248

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5svoHXXzHQrgGAGtn05OMz?si=tfbKZelgQ1a-LP3o3JmwtA

and follow the show on social!

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geek4pod.bsky.social

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geek4pod?igsh=MXQ2eHFxeXFwNXJwcw==

and give Mike a follow as well!

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mwboyce?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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 they unpack the historical context surrounding China’s history during WWII, dive deep into the films plot and how it balances thrilling action with gripping drama, marvel at production stories surrounding the film and the talents that brought it to screen, reckon with the films forward thought & simultaneous backward thinking in portrayal of Asian characters, and finally settle upon the many ways the film has influenced the world of film today and its impact on the eventual creation of Indiana Jones.

PLUS: We adore Sen Yung as 3rd Brother and we dare you to find a better character in the film than him

To access Production & Historic Contextual notes from this discussion, visit the Ballyhoo’s research page at the link here: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/research-page/

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 fueled new spirit that pushes the limits of noir even further than the golden age!

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 for the dawn of sound, and where all of these films rank for ourselves and the fandom at large.

PLUS: Does Robert Bloch owe Stan Laurel royalties?

Shorts in Order of Discussion:

The Battle of the Century (1927): https://youtu.be/LpYw8h1Y0TU?si=iahjsPHg_rINx1Yo

Big Business (1929): https://youtu.be/TtMP9377Ku4?si=fGtOr2o4CH7n0T2L

Double Whoopee (1929):https://youtu.be/1JDwYVwyv0g?si=1RuhJx2fBwuurBVt

Duck Soup (1927): https://youtu.be/rw9uXurEX9M?si=qVJAYG31tuYwLAbk

Another Fine Mess (1930):https://youtu.be/rnXXM5WsKDg?si=NvyJMp5dFEttEkHq

Love ‘Em and Weep (1927): https://youtu.be/vMh_U3FH96E?si=YAFECt_ic98qplvj

Chickens Come Home (1931): https://youtu.be/IP–S4g3-WY?si=xyHw4B6luVwmRAcv

The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930): https://youtu.be/4NCfkR1EtQA?si=56qQ3l9dpwpMsvXb

Night Owls (1930): https://youtu.be/CnTP3j01K_E?si=FMQvVjpIwyje7WMh

Thicker Than Water (1935): https://youtu.be/SYa6Ne_vPd0?si=umVBMTAZ3ifiymn_

The Fixer-Uppers (1935): https://youtu.be/VRi4L1QF_gA?si=otoh4BhycbzVSm5_

Be sure to follow Rob’s adventure covering all the Mickey Mouse theatrical shorts with his brand new Substack, ‘My Year With Mickey’ : https://myyearwithmickey.substack.com/p/my-year-with-mickey

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 partnership, marvel at the preparation and choreography courtesy of Hermes Pan, giggle along to plot that thankfully doesn’t make sense, worship at the altars of Edward Everett Horton & Eric Blore, and then finally settle upon the many ways films like Top Hat have shaped the film landscape we see today.

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Be sure to follow Zoë’s Golden Age Hollywood journey through her fabulous blog, THE FILM AROUND THE CORNER: https://thefilmaroundthecorner.substack.com

Her latest entry, as it happens, covers one of Jack Benny’s craziest films and her thoughts on it are well worth the read here: https://thefilmaroundthecorner.substack.com/p/college-holiday-1936

And give her a follow on Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmaroundthecorner?igsh=MWFjcXZvMDVyZDVsZw==

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/zgkap.bsky.social

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 create his own influential classic.

Plus: We talk about how sexy Toshiro Mifune is. Like a lot. You have been warned.

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 flight for fun fueled ride as the boys unpack how Superman went from the comics to radio & the silver screen, marvel at the stories behind the scenes of making each iteration, appreciate the ambition of the early tricks and tools that gave Superman his flight, analyze the depth & maturity that the character’s stories brought to a 40’s audience while not losing footing, and finally settle upon the importance of these early outings of Superman and how they are essential to his popularity today.

Films Discussed:

Superman (1948) & Atom Man vs Superman (1950)- Both Starring Kirk Alyn

Radio Arcs Discussed:

The Meteor from Krypton (June, 1943)–Part 3 (Used as Clip in Episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_9DVA_s1_Q

and The Clan of the Fiery Cross (June–July 1946)– Full Arc Available Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H29BlTaYZ0U

Be sure to check out Matthew Merback on Instagram: