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Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Laughs and Lessons from Hollywood’s Golden Age

tv & film film history

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Ep. 163: YBRTV- It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown...

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2025/11/07

The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcaster & Peanuts fan Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) abord the show for the greatest animated Halloween special that's also a harrowing WWI drama, 'It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'Huddle together in the pumpkin patch as the duo sift through the making of the special, shudder in fright over the short sightedness of TV executives, thrill in the exciting origins of Peanuts staples from the Great Pumpkin to the WWI Flying Ace, excevate the many

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2:13:56

Ep. 162: The Walking Dead (1936) or ‘The Resurrection...

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2025/10/30

The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcast pal Robert Stroude (Blogger/Laurel & Hardy Correspondent) to probe the hidden mysteries of a man brought back from death to bear judgement among the living as they unpack Michael Curtiz's 1936 Horror film, THE WALKING DEAD.SHUDDER in terror as they dare to unpack the production stories surrounding the film! SHIVER in your seats at the many strange choices made in early drafts of the script! SCREAM for your life as they unpack a 60 minute film

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2:35:59

Ep. 160: Hue & Cry (1947) or ‘The Ealing Earbuds,...

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2025/10/12

Zach welcomes aboard podcaster & educator Michael Boyce (Geek4 Podcast) onto the program for a historical analysis of the Battle of Ballard's Wharf as they unpack Charles Crichton's 1947 triumph for Ealing Studio's , HUE & CRY!Once you hear the words "Operation Seagull", prepare to join the duo on the Blood & Thunder Boys battleground where they unpack the origins of Ealing Studio, learn from how the creative team at Ealing were able to conjure such a fantastical story, marvel at the stock

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2:20:15

Noir Mondia- Ch. XI: Diva (1981)

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2025/09/18

Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit with a stop in France and a time jump to 1981 where they unpack the grittiest crime story involving media piracy and bread buttering, Jean-Jacques Beineix's DIVATune into to hear the duo unpack how Beineix weaves old trick of noir under a color fueled new spirit that pushes the limits of noir even further than the golden age!

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3:12:33

Ep. 158: Laurel & Hardy Vol. 2- Another Fine Fest

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2025/08/25

Zach welcomes back Pod Pal Robert Stroude for another round of Laurel & Hardy shorts with their on going film festival, ANOTHER FINE FEST.Tune in for more production stories surrounding the making of these comedy classics, exploration into the sub-topic of Laurel & Hardy remaking silent efforts for the dawn of sound, and where all of these films rank for ourselves and the fandom at large. PLUS: Does Robert Bloch owe Stan Laurel royalties? Shorts in Order of Discussion: The Battle of the

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3:15:23

Ep. 157: Top Hat (1935) or ‘Feathers… I Hate Feathers’

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2025/08/06

Zach welcomes film blogger Zoë Kaperonis (The Film Around the Corner) aboard a gondola that takes them straight to art deco Italy in their top hats and white ties as they unpack the 1935 Astaire & Rogers classic, TOP HAT!Settle in as the two delve into the origins of the Astaire & Rogers partnership, marvel at the preparation and choreography courtesy of Hermes Pan, giggle along to plot that thankfully doesn't make sense, worship at the altars of Edward Everett Horton & Eric Blore, and then

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2:40:16

Noir Mondial- Ch. X: Stray Dog (1949)

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2025/07/29

Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit by traveling back to Japan and the world of Kurosawa as they unpack his phenomenal 1949 noir, STRAY DOG Tune in to learn more about the production of the film and to follow our hosts as they unpack how Kurosawa takes contemporary Noir influence to create his own influential classic. Plus: We talk about how sexy Toshiro Mifune is. Like a lot. You have been warned.

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3:29:21

Ep. 156: PCU- Superman Vol. I (From 1940 to 1950)

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2025/07/09

The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE returns with a long awaited trip to Metropolis as Zach, Matt Willocks, & special Superman correspondent Matt Merback (Actor/ Freelancer for the Daily Planet Drama Section) take a look at the early Film & Radio adventures of the Man of Steel, SUPERMAN!Get ready to take flight for fun fueled ride as the boys unpack how Superman went from the comics to radio & the silver screen, marvel at the stories behind the scenes of making each iteration, appreciate the ambition of

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3:02:56

Ep. 155: PCU- Captain America (From 1944 to 2014)

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2025/07/03

The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE returns as Zach, Matt, and special guest Natalie Gordon Beiser assemble to tackle the Golden Age routes and journey of the very first Avenger, CAPTAIN AMERICA!Settle in and listen as the trio unpack the origins of the characters creation, sift through the strange tale of the 1944 Republic Serials conception and execution, MARVEL at the journey Cap undergoes from portrayals by Dick Purcell all the way up to Chris Evans, and finally analyze the importance of the

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2:11:10

Ep. 154: The Ladykillers (1955) or ‘The Ealing Earbuds’

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2025/06/05

Zach is joined by return pod-pal Smokey (Podcaster, 'The House of Hammer' & 'All The Best Lines') on a trip to the legendary Ealing Studios to discuss and delight in the comedy titans 1955 classic, THE LADYKILLERS.Settle into Mrs. Wilburforce's world with our podcasters as they discuss the origins of the darkly comic script, revel in stories surrounding the casting of the many legends on screen, become flabbergasted at tales of director Alexander Mackendrick's methods in getting what he wanted on

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3:19:48

Ep. 153: The Divine ’39- A Look Back At The Year 1939...

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2025/05/15

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown dedicated to the greatest year in Golden Age Hollywood as they present to you: THE DIVINE '39All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the year of 1939 in film by watching the classics and the underseen gems. Now join along as they each give you their list of Top Ten Films and why they treasure them so dearly. PLUS: The duo fix the 1939 Academy Awards so you don't have

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1:43:42

Noir Mondial- Chapter VII: Grigris (2013)

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2025/04/22

Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS.Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past while able to bring forth an ending that the dawn of Film Noir could never achieve.

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2:08:48

Noir Mondial- Chapter VI: Amores perros (2000)

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2025/04/06

Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, 'Amores perros'.Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across the unique ways that Iñárritu upends traditional noir tropes to create further dimensions for viewers to contemplate.

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Ep. 151: YBRTV- Sam & Friends (1955-1961) or ‘Jim &...

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2025/03/22

Zach welcomes Craig Shemin (Author & Historian, 'Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show') onto the program for an inspirational, celebration-al, & Muppet-tational chat about Jim Henson and his first outing into Television, SAM & FRIENDS.Grab your favorite Esskay Meat Product and your thermos filled with Wilkins Coffee as the two explore the origins of Jim's path to puppetry, unveil the curtain to find out more of how his partner Jane Nebel contributed so heavily to early

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1:52:30

Noir Mondial- Chapter V: The Killer (1989)

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2025/03/17

Rashmi & Zach's trek through the noir alley's of the world continues with a stop in Hong Kong; where with the twist of your hand and a flock of doves, noir and action combine in John Woo's THE KILLER! Tune in to hear more about the making of the film, hear them deconstruct the crime thriller's plot, and analyze how John Woo takes the reliable plot elements & style of noir and intertwines them with the pulse pounding action he would become revered for.

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3:30:08

Ep. 150: The Terror-ful Ten- A Top 10 Horror...

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2025/03/10

Zach welcomes aboard Jack Hanley, Shay Westcott, & Bryan Bonner (Founders of REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE) to celebrate Horror Cinema with a Top 10 countdown of their favorite films of fright from yesteryear in... THE TERROR-FUL TEN!!!! Tune in as everyone round robins ten to one with their favorite horror films made up into 1968, revel in their admiration for everything from Boris Karloff on down to George Romero, and learn a bit more about the fabulous new REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE'S

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2:15:19

Noir Mondial- Chapter IV: Le cercle rouge (1970)

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2025/03/03

Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands them in Fance and at the door steps of an old friend, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his 1970 heist spectacular, LE CERCLE ROUGE!Tune in to hear more of how Melville homages and updates the Noir genre of Hollywood that entranced him, thrill alongside our hosts as they unpack this meticulous and patient picture, and... swoon like crazy over the glory that is Alain Delon with a mustache! To learn more about the beginnings of Melville and

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1:30:55

Noir Mondial- Chapter III: Cruel Gun Story ( Kenjū...

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2025/02/03

Rashmi & Zach move along the map in their Noir journey and find themselves back in Japan to unravel the amazing heist and aftermath of Takumi Furukawa's 1964 caper, CRUEL GUN STORY (Kenjū zankoku monogatari)!Tune in today to unpack all the glorious ways Furukawa blends together the various strands of noir in such an efficient way and how it stands in the grand gutter of Noir legacy. PLUS: Joe Shishido becomes the greatest meme of all time. To watch CRUEL GUN STORY, go to Criterion for

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1:56:02

Noir Mondial- Chapter II: Rififi (1955)

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2025/01/13

Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin’s 1955 caper, RIFIFI. Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film’s influence has permeated the world of film we experience today. —------------------- Please take a moment to donate to or to share these links in support of the assistance to those affected by the Southern California

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Ep. 147: YBRTV- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) or...

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2024/12/24

Zach welcomes back pod-pal Ryan Frost (Podcaster, 'Reel Nerds Podcast') to celebrate the holidays with the Peanuts gang as the two celebrate their classic 1965 television debut, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.Stop by the Ballyhoo's podcast booth and listen as the boys explore the intriguing journey Peanuts took from funny pages to the TV Screen, become awed by the innovations that the creative team brought to television as a whole, become inspired by Sparky's perfect holiday story, and finally settle

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