Episode 90: The Marx Others (featuring Brett Leveridge and Trav S.D.)
The early chapters of the Marx Brothers’ story are full of interesting supporting characters — an assortment of relatives and costars we might call the Marx Others. In this episode, we consider key members of this group, aided by key members of our group, Trav S.D. and Brett Leveridge.
Episode 89: A Night at the Opera Reorchestrated (featuring the Marx Brothers Council)
Our sixth listener-commentary-film-revisiting episode finds you, our listeners, turning a critical eye to A Night at the Opera, and us turning a critical eye to your critical eye. You should have been at the first party; we didn't get home till around four in the morning.
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.