Episodes

  • 46: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Ep.44: WE NEED OUR OWN BUD AND LOU.

    46: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Ep.44: WE NEED OUR OWN BUD AND LOU.
    Jan 24 2026
    Join Jerry and Nick as we delve into the sensation caused by those two burlesque comedians in BUCK PRIVATES and the scramble by the other studios to claim some of that gravy. Suddenly everybody seemed to have a "comedy team" in a service comedy. You'll learn about Brown and Carney, Stan and Ollie, Gleason and Durant, Haley and Oakie, and SIlvers and Durante! And for the very first time in 44 episodes Jerry disagrees with Nick about something. :) Join the fun!
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • 45: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST #43: OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH MORE OLD.

    45: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST #43: OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH MORE OLD.
    Jan 6 2026
    Jerry and I have an in depth discussion about Lou's first project as a producer, A WAVE, A WAC, AND A MARINE (Monogram 1944). You'll hear all about the director, the production, and the incredible cast. Lou paid back some favors here and his loyalty is a thing of beauty, especially in Hollywood. We also discuss Ed Watz's scurrilous article on the boys for COMIQUE magazine, a fantastic documentary about "Gorilla Man" Charlie Gemora, and we read and comment on your always welcome emails (I'm at: Nsm555@msn.com).
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 44: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 42: HO HO HO'S ON FIRST? PART TWO

    44: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 42: HO HO HO'S ON FIRST? PART TWO
    Dec 16 2025
    IT'S HOLIDAY TIME and in this episode Jerry and I read and answer your emails, you'll hear a letter from my co-author Matthew Coniam, and together we'll watch an Abbott and Costello cartoon, Lou's Birthday episode of their TV show, and THE COLGATE COMEDY HOUR CHRISTMAS SHOW! Tis the season for Bud and Lou, so join in on the holiday fun! THIS PART TWO OF TWO.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 43: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 42: HO HO HO'S ON FIRST? PART ONE

    43: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 42: HO HO HO'S ON FIRST? PART ONE
    Dec 16 2025
    IT'S HOLIDAY TIME and in this episode Jerry and I read and answer your emails, you'll hear a letter from my co-author Matthew Coniam, and together we'll watch an Abbott and Costello cartoon, Lou's Birthday episode of their TV show, and THE COLGATE COMEDY HOUR CHRISTMAS SHOW! Tis the season for Bud and Lou, so join in on the holiday fun!
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    57 mins
  • 42: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #41: SON OF BITS AND PIECES.

    42: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #41: SON OF BITS AND PIECES.
    Dec 1 2025
    On Episode#41 of ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST: SON OF BITS AND PIECES. It's Bud and Lou doing Who's On First for the last time on video, and 3 appearances of Lou as a solo on The Steve Allen Show. And for the grand finale, Lou proves his dramatic chops on WAGON TRAIN: The Tobias Jones Story. Join Jerry and Nick for this shared experience as we watch these appearances as a group. ENJOY!
    WHO'S ON FIRST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRq0b51OUkA
    LOU OPERETTA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSGjutQm0nY
    DICE GAME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TGDrBkjpNY
    THE NECKLACE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6WLvcSdzQ8
    WAGON TRAIN: https://archive.org/details/y_20251113/Wagon+Train+S02E04+The+Tobias+Jones+Story.avi
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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • 41: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 40: BITS AND PIECES

    41: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode 40: BITS AND PIECES
    Nov 23 2025
    Join Jerry and Nick as they explore the boys meeting up with The CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, and two episodes of The GE Theater: BLAZE OF GLORY with Lou Costello, and THIS LAUGH IS ON ME with Bud Abbott. We can all watch them together or you can just listen to the commentaries we provide. Here are the links in order: BLAZE:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-oZjUjKyW0
    LAUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LVBoA_oe0g
    CREATURE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-j-VlKTIRo
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 40: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #39: THE WORLD OF ABBOTT AND COSTELLO (1965) and more.

    40: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #39: THE WORLD OF ABBOTT AND COSTELLO (1965) and more.
    Nov 8 2025
    On episode #39 of ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST we take a gander at the compilation film, THE WORLD OF ABBOTT AND COSTELLO, a look at the boys' Universal films based on the success of Robert Youngson's compilation films. We also take a close look at the Lou Costello, Jr. Youth Foundation in 10,000 KIDS AND A COP, a plea for purchasing Christmas seals in IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME, and THIS IS YOUR LIFE, LOU COSTELLO.


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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 39: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #38: THE THIRTY FOOT BRIDE OF CANDY ROCK (1959)

    39: ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET THE PODCAST Episode #38: THE THIRTY FOOT BRIDE OF CANDY ROCK (1959)
    Oct 27 2025
    It's the end of the trail for Lou Costello in his only solo film. It's a satire of the many "giants go on a rampage" movies from the 1950s, and Dorothy Provine is our lovely giantess. There are many familiar faces in this movie including Gale Gordon, Doodles Weaver, Bobby Barber, Joey Faye, Charles Lane, and more. It's a so-so farewell to Lou's film legacy, but it's nothing to be embarrassed about. There is LOTS of interesting information and a lot of laughs. And remember to press "Like" and please "Subscribe". Thanks!
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    1 hr and 30 mins