The Marx Brothers Council Podcast
Latest Episodes
74 “We Need To Talk About Erin” featuring David Fleming
David Fleming, Erin’s nephew, offers raw and compelling insight into the complex life of Groucho’s “secretary.” He recounts visits to his aunt at Groucho’s home and encounters with the man himself. W
73 “The Cocoanuts Revisited” featuring The Marx Brothers Council
After 72 episodes of you listening to us, today we listen to you, as Council members offer their insights and opinions of the Marxes first (surviving) film.Are its age and creakiness actually a ble
72 “What If?” featuring Danny Fingeroth
Biographer, cultural critic, and comics veteran Danny Fingeroth joins Noah and Bob for a game of Marx Brothers "What If...?" inspired by the multiverse series Danny worked on in his days at Marvel Com
71 "If She Figures That One Out, She's Good"
Matthew and Noah share a few of the most perplexing Marx Brothers mysteries they've encountered in their research, which have remained unsolved despite considerable effort.No, this episode is not ab
70 “What Do You Get For Not Directing?”
This month the guys examine the directors of each of the Marx Brothers films. From Dick Smith of Humor Risk to The Incredible Jewel Robberys Mitchell Leisen, they discuss each directors qualificati
69 “Marxfest Memories” featuring Kathy Biehl and Jonny Porkpie
An in-depth report on Marxfest 2024 with two of Noahs co-organizers, Kathy Biehl and Jonny Porkpie. Detailing each event, they share stories of the fans, presenters and performers who made it an unfo
68 “Miscellany Business” featuring Trav S.D.
The Marx Brothers Miscellany is not only the name of a new book by our guest, Trav SD, it also aptly describes this episode. We engage in a free-wheeling discussion of numerous Marx topics, includin
A Few Words About MARXFEST
In between episodes, Noah pops in with a few words about MARXFEST, coming to New York City in May of 2024. Tickets and information at marxfest.org.
67 “Of Muppets and Marxes” featuring Eric Jacobson and Craig Shemin
Well, this one doesnt need much explanation, does it?Muppeteer Eric Jacobson and writer/producer/historian Craig Shemin join us for a look at the intersection of the worlds of the Marx Brothers and
66 “The Little We Know About Leonard”
A deep dive into Maxine Marxs 1980 biography of her father, Growing Up With Chico.Matthew and Noah discuss the books honesty in taking on Chicos self-centered lifestyle, while also portraying h