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Babs and Sly: A Streisand & Stallone Podcast

Kirk Vichengrad and Matt Chernov

At first glance, Barbra Streisand and Sylvester Stallone would seem to have nothing in common. Yet these two scrappy New Yorkers actually paved similar paths to superstardom, and their filmographies share a surprising number of common themes.In each episode of this podcast, theatre professor Kirk Vichengrad and entertainment journalist Matt Chernov referee an epic matchup between a movie from each star’s canon. Join them as they explore the cinematic imprint and social impact of the Greatest Star

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74:31

NUTS vs. COP LAND: Oscar, Can You Hear Me?

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2025/09/07

Every actor yearns to stretch, proving their range of capabilities with each role. For superstars like Barbra Streisand and Sylvester Stallone, that desire also means transcending the "persona" that made them stars in the first place. In this episode, our silver screen icons trade the big studio picture for something resembling the emerging independent film scene that exploded in the late 80s - auteur character studies, artistically told with limited budgets but bountiful grit. For many, thes...

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72:23

THE PRINCE OF TIDES vs. FIRST BLOOD: A Novel Adaptation

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2025/04/29

Despite the old adage that "the book is always better than the movie," our hosts Kirk Vichengrad, a theatre professor, and Matthew Chernov, an entertainment journalist, argue that a successful adaptation should capture the essence of its source material while standing on its own as an achievement in a different medium. In this episode, they explore the film adaptations of the best-selling novels The Prince of Tides and First Blood, both of which earned critical and commercial success — and th...

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77:35

YENTL vs. STAYING ALIVE: What I Really Want To Do Is...

Babs and Sly: A Streisand & Stallone Podcast ·

2025/03/17

For Barbra Streisand, it was the resilient culmination of a 15-year passion project. For Sylvester Stallone, it was the formidable task of following up an all-time movie classic. In 1983, they tackled those challenges from the director’s chair, bringing two very different films with music to life. By exploring the harmonies and histories of Yentl and Staying Alive, theater professor Kirk Vichengrad and entertainment journalist Matthew Chernov duet on which superstar really sang and which hit ...

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61:24

WHAT’S UP, DOC? vs. OSCAR: May The Farce Be With You

Babs and Sly: A Streisand & Stallone Podcast ·

2024/12/22

The elements of farce – that classic comedic genre defined by physical humor and mistaken identities – connect this episode’s battle between Barbra’s What’s Up, Doc? and Sly’s Oscar. Though comedy is especially subjective, our hosts Kirk and Matt appear to be in agreement over the winner of this contest…. and by much more than a hare! We look forward to hearing from you on our social media accounts! You can find us at @BabsAndSly on Facebook, X and Instagram, or via email at BabsAndSly@g...

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48:55

A PODCAST IS BORN!

Babs and Sly: A Streisand & Stallone Podcast ·

2024/12/22

In this premiere episode, you’ll get to know our hosts as they discuss the origin and objective of this fresh and fun new series devoted to Hollywood heavyweights Barbra Streisand and Sylvester Stallone. Whether you’re a fan of these superstars, an avid moviegoer, a pop culture connoisseur or a purveyor of unique podcasts, you’re invited to come along on this journey down Paradise Alley and Up The Sandbox…to wherever it may lead!We look forward to hearing from you on our social media accounts...

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THE GUILT TRIP vs. OVER THE TOP: Are We There Yet?

Babs and Sly: A Streisand & Stallone Podcast ·

2024/12/22

Memories of family road trips intersect with the related, and relatable, theme that links this episode’s two cinematic contenders: The Guilt Trip and Over The Top. So take a journey with our hosts as they reminisce about their travel adventures and share their surprising thoughts about this unlikely double-feature. And don’t miss an exciting detour featuring a very special guest!We look forward to hearing from you on our social media accounts! You can find us at @BabsAndSly on Facebook, X and...

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