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The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

Entertaining and informative discussions abound as host Patrick Vasey and the world"s top experts, authors and film historians take a chronological deep dive into the films of Laurel and Hardy. The production history and many untold stories are revealed about these well-loved comedy classics. Regular guests include the world"s leading authorities on all things Stan and Ollie and Hal Roach Studios, such as Randy Skretvedt, Richard W. Bann, Glenn Mitchell, Rob Stone, Leonard Maltin, Neil Brand, Steve

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01:21:35

13. Leave 'Em Laughing (1928) with Nico Cartenstadt

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2021/05/27

In Episode Thirteen, Patrick chats with special guest, Nico Cartenstadt. As well as being a lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan, collector and Grand Sheik of Belgium’s Bogus Bandits Tent of the Sons of the Desert, Nico also co-wrote, Spot On! An Audiovisual Account of Laurel and Hardy’s 1952 British Tour with Michael Ehret. In addition to discussing the creation of the book, they also discuss the next film in the Laurel and Hardy canon, Leave ‘Em Laughing from 1928. To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks

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02:13:32

12. The Battle of the Century (1928) with Randy...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2021/04/21

In this first-year anniversary episode, Patrick celebrates the Podcast’s first birthday with members of the Podcast's online Community and from the wider fan community too. The film in focus on Episode 12 is the restored and (almost) complete version of the boys’ 1928 silent short, The Battle of the Century. Discussing this classic comedy with him is returning guest, expert, and author of Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies, Randy Skretvedt. Also included are clips from interviews with

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01:31:33

11. Putting Pants on Philip (1927) with Glenn Mitchell

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2021/03/15

In Episode Eleven, Patrick welcomes back to the podcast returning guest and Laurel & Hardy expert and author of ‘The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia’, Glenn Mitchell. Moving another step along the Laurel & Hardy film chronology, Patrick and Glenn have great fun discussing Stan and Babe’s 1927 silent short, Putting Pants on Philip, as well as taking a detailed look at one of the boys’ regular co-stars from their silent period, Dorothy Coburn. · To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra's

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00:52:26

Bonus 2: Laurel OR Hardy Blu-ray Release with Rob Stone

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2021/02/01

On this second bonus episode of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, Patrick chats with Laurel & Hardy solo films expert and author Rob Stone. Returning to the Podcast for the first time since his appearance in Episode One, Rob chats with Patrick about the brand new Blu-ray release of restored Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy solo films. Patrick also takes the opportunity to ask his guest the infamous Atoll question! To join the Podcast's online community, click here:

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01:17:35

10. Call of the Cuckoo (1927) & Hats Off (1927) with...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2021/01/26

The tenth episode of the Podcast is the final part of two back-to-back episodes containing a fantastic interview with the author of Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies, Randy Skretvedt. In this continuation from Episode 9, Patrick chats with Randy about Stan and Babe's cameo appearance in the Max Davidson short, Call of the Cuckoo, and also their hugely important and equally frustrating 'lost' film, Hats Off. To finish, Patrick also asks Randy the infamous, Atoll question - but which

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02:02:00

9. The Second Hundred Years (1927) with Randy Skretvedt

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/12/24

Episode Nine of the Podcast is the first of two episodes containing a fantastic interview with the author of Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies, Randy Skretvedt. In this first part, Patrick asks Randy about his Laurel & Hardy backstory and they also discuss the pivotal 1927 silent short, The Second Hundred Years. To purchase a copy of Randy Skretvedt's book, Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies, click here: https://amzn.to/2OuR5q2 To join the Podcast's online community,

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01:11:00

8. Sugar Daddies (1927) with Steve Massa

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/11/24

In Episode Eight of the Podcast, Patrick chats with returning guest, author, silent film historian and co-host of the Silent Comedy Watch Parties on YouTube, Steve Massa. Along with the discussion of today’s film in focus, ‘Sugar Daddies’ (1927), the first short released under Hal Roach’s new distribution deal with MGM, the conversation also includes some contextual information concerning the likes of Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd too. Steve first appeared on the Podcast back in

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00:48:27

Bonus 1: Laurel & Hardy Autographs with Mark Hammond

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/11/13

On this special bonus episode of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, Patrick chats to Laurel & Hardy fan and long-time memorabilia collector Mark Hammond about collecting Stan and Ollie’s autographs. We discuss tips on how to spot fakes and how to buy with confidence. As usual, Patrick asks his guest for their Laurel & Hardy backstory and also the infamous Atoll question! For more information about Laurel & Hardy Autographs and spotting fakes visit:

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01:20:00

7. Flying Elephants (1927) with Glenn Mitchell

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/10/25

Episode Seven of the Podcast is the second of two episodes containing an interview with the author of The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia, Glenn Mitchell. In this final part, Patrick and Glenn talk about the 1927 silent short, ‘Flying Elephants’ and also discuss the life and career of one of the film’s stars, Viola Richard. In addition, we also hear from Bill Oates, the editor of the Sons of the Desert’s ‘Intra-Tent Journal’, as he gives his views on this silent oddity. To purchase a copy of Glenn’s

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01:13:36

6. Do Detectives Think? (1927) with Glenn Mitchell...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/09/20

Episode Six of the Podcast is the first of two episodes containing an interview with the author of The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia, Glenn Mitchell. In this first part, Patrick and Glenn talk about Glenn’s Laurel & Hardy backstory, take a close look at the 1927 silent short, ‘Do Detectives Think?’ and the Tipton Slasher himself, Noah Young, as well as the now infamous ‘Atoll question’! To purchase a copy of Glenn’s book, ‘The Laurel & Hardy Encyclopedia’ click here:

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01:35:00

5. Sailors Beware (1927) & Now I'll Tell One (1927),...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/08/17

In another packed episode, Patrick has not one but two special guests. First, he talks to author Craig Calman about his friendship and association with Hal Roach, followed by a conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker James Forsher about his forthcoming feature-length documentary about the life and career of Hal Roach. There are another two audio blogs, focussing on the next two films in the Laurel & Hardy filmography, namely Sailors Beware! (1927) and Now I’ll Tell One (1927). To

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01:30:02

4. Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) & With Love and...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/07/16

In a packed episode four, Patrick reviews the new blu-ray/DVD set, Laurel & Hardy: The Definitive Restorations and talks to Laurel & Hardy aficianado, Chris Seguin about the two films in focus, Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) and With Love and Hisses (1927). They also discuss the influence of silent comedy star Harry Langdon on Stan Laurel and also Chris' obsession with the boys' final screen appearance, the controversial, Atoll K. To read the blog on Why Girls Love Sailors, click here:

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01:15:56

3. Slipping Wives (1927) & Love 'Em and Weep (1927) -...

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/06/12

In this third episode, Patrick talks with Stephen Rettie about his family connection to Laurel & Hardy co-star and fan favourite, James Finlayson. The episode charts Finlayson's history growing up in Larbert, Scotland and emigrating to California and becoming a global star. The two Laurel & Hardy films in focus are Slipping Wives (1927) and Love 'Em and Weep (1927), the latter being Finlayson's first role in the same film with both Laurel and Hardy. Show your support for the

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01:00:00

2. 45 Mins...(1926) & Duck Soup (1927) with Steve Massa

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/05/03

In this second episode Patrick talks with silent film historian, Steve Massa about his connections with the world of Laurel and Hardy. The two audio blogs focus on the next two films in the Laurel and Hardy canon, being 45 Minutes From Hollywood (1926) and Duck Soup (1927) and Steve gives his take on them both. To read the blog on 45 Minutes From Hollywood click here: https://laurel-and-hardy-blog.com/2018/09/26/forty-five-minutes-from-hollywood-1926/ To read the blog on 'Duck Soup' click here:

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01:08:27

1. The Lucky Dog (1921) with Rob Stone

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/04/01

In this very first episode of The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, host Patrick Vasey introduces the premise of the series and focuses on Laurel and Hardy's first appearance together on screen, 'The Lucky Dog' (1921). To help him to discuss the film, as well as Stan and Babe's solo careers is film archivist and groundbreaking author of Laurel OR Hardy, The Solo Films of Stan Laurel and Oliver 'Babe' Hardy, Rob Stone. Show your support for the podcast and become a Patreon by

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00:01:40

L&H Blogcast - Teaser Trailer

The Laurel & Hardy Podcast ·

2020/03/17

Introducing The Laurel & Hardy Blogcast. In each episode I'll be looking at and discussing the films of Laurel and Hardy, the world's best loved comedy duo. In addition, I have a great line up of special guests who will be joining me, from authors, experts, film archivists, officiandos and regular fans alike. If you love Laurel and Hardy, this podcast series is for you! So, make sure you don't miss an episode by subscribing for free now... About me... My name is Patrick Vasey and I've been a

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