Episodes

  • A Confidential Affair

    A Confidential Affair
    Feb 24 2026
    Humphrey Bogart once said of Confidential Magazine that "Everybody reads it. Only they say the cook brought it into the house..." To unlock more tales of Hollywood history sign up RIGHT NOW at ⁠Patreon ⁠and gain instant access to not just this, but much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • THIN 3 - Hear It First

    THIN 3 - Hear It First
    Feb 9 2026
    THIN 3 tells the remarkable tale of cinema's most debonair detective - Nick Charles himself: William Powell To unlock the entire episode sign up RIGHT NOW at Patreon and gain instant access to not just this, but much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • THIN: Part 2

    THIN: Part 2
    Jan 27 2026
    THIN tells the story of the incredible Thin Man series, the beloved adventures of Nick and Nora Charles, their dog Asta, and their crime-solving escapades. In this second edition, hear the tale of "The Queen Of Hollywood" herself - Myrna Loy - a simple country girl whose route to global fame and immortality took her through a most unique path... To hear Part 3 of THIN before anyone else sign up now at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠ You'll also gain access to all TWELVE Secret History Of Hollywood series, as well as the Classic Movie Library, the Blueprints series (mini versions of these shows) and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 4 mins
  • THIN: A Tale Of Detectives

    THIN: A Tale Of Detectives
    Jan 5 2026
    THIN tells the story of the incredible Thin Man series, the beloved adventures of Nick and Nora Charles, their dog Asta, and their crime-solving escapades. In this first edition, hear the fascinating story of the series' creator, one of the most well-respected names in detective fiction, whose beginnings were as colourful as the adventures he dreamed into being... To hear Part 2 of THIN (available NOW) and gain early access to Part 3 (coming on January 12th) sign up now at https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret You'll also gain access to all TWELVE Secret History Of Hollywood series, as well as the Classic Movie Library, the Blueprints series (mini versions of these shows) and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 31 mins
  • Travel Back In Time: Hollywood Stories Unlocked At Last

    Travel Back In Time: Hollywood Stories Unlocked At Last
    Nov 11 2025
    To get the whole story, and experience every Secret History Of Hollywood episode, go on over now to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠⁠ Signing up only takes a moment, and you'll get instant access to an entire world of storytelling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Cary: Part 4

    Cary: Part 4
    Oct 30 2024
    Cary Grant and Barbara Hutton's wedded bliss begins with an adventure upon a lake, and a very starstruck pastor, but it isn't long before the shadows of doubt begin to cast across their happiness, made all the worse by the threat of war, and the spiralling effects of Barbara's vices... If you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its creation, then please consider becoming a patron of the shows! You’ll earn hundreds more hours of bonus content, including ALL complete series’ of The Secret History of Hollywood, as well as bonus documentaries, extra listening, movie commentaries, and much more! And for those of you who are waiting - THIN: PART 2 officially releases exclusively on Patreon in November 2024! Simply go to www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and choose the tier you’d like to access or CLICK HERE Show Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 hrs
  • Cary: Part 3 - Vol II

    Cary: Part 3 - Vol II
    Aug 13 2023
    Cary Grant's relationship with the troubled, self-destructive Barbara Hutton has taken on a disturbing new shape in the wake of her father's death. Will Grant be able to live up to the promise he has made to Lance - Barbara's son? In his professional life, Grant is about to reunite with a co-star who may mean more to him than any other... If you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its creation, then please consider becoming a patron of the shows! You’ll earn hundreds more hours of bonus content, including ALL complete series’ of The Secret History of Hollywood, as well as bonus documentaries, extra listening, movie commentaries, and much more! Simply go to www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and choose the tier you’d like to access or CLICK HERE Show Credits A quick warning - this episode does contain some strong language Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 9 mins
  • Cary: Part 3 - Vol I

    Cary: Part 3 - Vol I
    Jun 13 2022
    Cary Grant has found love with society heiress, Barbara Hutton. But Barbara comes with her own set of personal demons, and the road to happiness is growing ever more complicated. Meanwhile, his cinematic roles are beginning to more-and-more resemble the characters that he has played in real life; including would-be father, society plaything, and... American citizen? Elsewhere, there's the small matter of the war and how the world will view a man who does not take up arms, as well as the ever-nearing circle of gossip-hungry sharks... If you’ve enjoyed this episode, and would like to aid in its creation, then please consider becoming a patron of the shows! You’ll earn hundreds more hours of bonus content, including ALL complete series’ of The Secret History of Hollywood, as well as bonus documentaries, extra listening, movie commentaries, and much more! Simply go to www.patreon.com/attaboysecret and choose the tier you’d like to access or CLICK HERE Show Credits A quick warning - this episode does contain some strong language Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 14 mins