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The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

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, notable fans, and even family members. New episodes post monthly. For more info or to leave a comment, visit us at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MarxBrosPodcast or Bluesky: ‪@marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com And join the lively discussion on 'The Marx Brothers Council' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389369721281242 Contact us directly at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.comCopyright Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel Art
Episodes
  • 86 “Duck Soup Reheated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council

    86 “Duck Soup Reheated” featuring The Marx Brothers Council
    Oct 30 2025
    Listeners weigh in with their takes on the 1933 classic. We dive into the big questions: Is the film genuine satire or just anarchy in disguise? Which supporting characters truly “deserve” the wrath of the Marxes? And why is there not even incidental sound in the famed mirror scene? Join us as we spin our wheels trying to find logic in the brothers’ most illogical film.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 85 “That’s a Rodeo You’re Thinking of”

    85 “That’s a Rodeo You’re Thinking of”
    Sep 30 2025
    This month we listen to and examine some of Groucho’s, Chico’s and (yes even) Harpo’s most notable radio guest appearances. We discuss how while most of their radio work was pedestrian, when paired with the right writers and co-stars, the brothers could flourish. These guest spots also let the brothers experiment in ways they couldn’t elsewhere — and even when the results were uneven, they were always fascinating.
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • 84 “Traveling Sohlo” featuring Brad Sohlo

    84 “Traveling Sohlo” featuring Brad Sohlo
    Sep 3 2025
    Alexander Woollcott authority Brad Sohlo returns to explore the celebrated critic’s influence on Harpo’s life and career—and the equally vital role Harpo played in Woollcott’s. Brad also shares stories from his visit to Woollcott’s Neshobe Island retreat, where Harpo and fellow Algonquin Round Table regulars gathered to unwind, rough it, and battle it out over croquet.
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    43 mins
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