Episode 88: The Joy of Marx (featuring Joy Harmon)
Few remember Tell It to Groucho, but everyone remembers Joy Harmon, Groucho’s sidekick on that show, as well as a You Bet Your Life contestant, stage and screen actor, and more recently, as a beloved baker of cakes in Hollywood. For our final episode of 2025, the wonderful Ms. Harmon herself joins us to discuss her life with Groucho.
Episode 87: At’sa Some Joke, Eh, Boss? (featuring Elliott Kalan)
We’re joined by Elliott Kalan — comedy writer, podcaster, and author of, among other things, the Marxian children’s book Sharko and Hippo, and the new practical guide Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense.
Episode 86: Duck Soup Reheated (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
The future of Freedonia rests on this collection of listener comments about the Marx Brothers’ 1933-est movie — and our comments about their comments.
Episode 85: That’s a Rodeo You’re Thinking Of
In this episode, we examine a selection of radio appearances featuring Groucho, Chico, and (yes even) Harpo.
Episode 84: Traveling Sohlo
Alexander Woollcott authority Brad Sohlo makes a splendacious return to the podcast, to report on his 2024 visit to Neshobe Island.
Bonus Episode: Horse Feathers Unredacted
Not every listener-submitted comment made it into Episode 83, so here you can enjoy the uncut versions.
Episode 83: Horse Feathers Reeducated (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
This assemblage of listener comments about Horse Feathers, and our comments about the listener comments about Horse Feathers, will leave you flat on your back, which nobody can deny. Whoopee!
Episode 82: Bob & Noah & Matt & Elliott (featuring Elliott Gould)
Screen icon Elliott Gould joins us for a heartwarming and profound conversation about his friendship with Groucho.
Episode 81: Ten Annotated Years
Matthew takes a break from cohosting and makes his debut as a guest on the MBCP, and Bob and Noah grill him on the subject of the tenth anniversary of The Annotated Marx Brothers.
Episode 80: Strange Interludes (featuring Kathy Biehl)
Kathy Biehl returns to the podcast for a discussion about The King and the Chorus Girl and Time for Elizabeth, Groucho’s two collaborations with Norman Krasna.