The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

By: Matthew Coniam Noah Diamond Bob Gassel
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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, authors, notable fans, and even family members. Inspired by 'The Marx Brothers Council' Facebook group. New episodes usually post monthly. Check out our blog: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MarxBrosPodcast Join the lively discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389369721281242 ...or contact us directly at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.com
    Copyright Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel
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  • 75 “You Can’t Fool Me! There Ain’t No Santopadre!” featuring Frank Santopadre

    75 “You Can’t Fool Me! There Ain’t No Santopadre!” featuring Frank Santopadre
    Nov 28 2024
    Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer Frank Santopadre, renowned for co-hosting the often Marx-focused Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast, joins us for an insightful conversation. Frank shares how he first became a fan of the team and reveals his favorite Marx film (it’s not Go West, by the way). He also reflects on his time working with Gilbert, including memorable interviews with friends, family, and co-stars of the brothers. Frank illuminates the historical importance of these chats, as the number of people who personally knew or worked with the Marxes is rapidly dwindling. And yes, we’ll apologize now for the detour to Skidoo.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 74 “We Need To Talk About Erin” featuring David Fleming

    74 “We Need To Talk About Erin” featuring David Fleming
    Oct 31 2024
    David Fleming, Erin’s nephew, offers raw and compelling insight into the complex life of Groucho’s “secretary.” He recounts visits to his aunt at Groucho’s home and encounters with the man himself. We are treated to contemporary letters from Erin, describing life at the Marx house, her relationship with Groucho, and her later descent into madness. David shares firsthand memories of Erin’s battle with mental illness in explicit detail, and explains why it was predictable. He also speculates on why Groucho was drawn to Erin. A sympathetic yet unfettered exploration of a tragic story that you won’t find anywhere else. NOTE: This episode contains adult language and content.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 73 “The Cocoanuts Revisited” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

    73 “The Cocoanuts Revisited” featuring The Marx Brothers Council
    Sep 30 2024
    After 72 episodes of you listening to us, today we listen to you, as Council members offer their insights and opinions of the Marxes’ first (surviving) film. Are its age and creakiness actually a blessing in disguise? How many tunes named “The Monkey Doodle Doo” did Irving Berlin actually compose? And why is Matthew comparing Oscar Shaw to Pavarotti? All this, and Eddie Deezen…need we say more? A podcast that you won’t want to end, and it almost doesn’t.
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    2 hrs and 31 mins

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