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The Man In The Glasses: The Harold Lloyd Podcast

Brad Eastridge
Harold Lloyd
The Freshman
For Heaven's Sake
Hollywood
Film Preservation
Silent Film
Safety Last
Silent Comedy
Greenacres
Robert Israel
Film Restoration
Stunt Work
Speedy
Charlie Chaplin
Criterion Collection
Buster Keaton
Comedy
Speedy Lamb
Laurel & Hardy
Omaha

The official podcast dedicated to exploring the life and comedy of one of the world's most influential filmmakers, Harold Lloyd!

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Latest Episodes

Emmy-nominated TV legend Bruce Cook loves Harold Lloyd and he knows a few things about show business. As well as writing and directing, he has produced the Summer Olympics, the Super Bowl halftime show, oh yeah, and co-created "Entertainment Tonight.... more

In honor of Silent Movie Day, we're talking with Kim Souther, professor of music and director of orchestras at Clemson University, all about conducting silent film scores live. From sight-reading through the endurance test of performance runs, she ta... more

"For Heaven's Sake" is playing with live musical accompaniment:

- September 13 - Los Feliz Theater, accompanied by Dean Mora (Los Angeles Silent Film Festival)

- September 13 - Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, accompaniment by Orchestra Novo, condu... more

Annette D'Agostino Lloyd is back to take us through filming the final chase and its connections with "Girl Shy." The editing and preview process, and deleted scenes.

The publicity and release of the movie, and the reactions of audiences and critics.... more

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Recent Guests

Bruce Cook
Emmy-nominated writer, director and producer, co-creator of Entertainment Tonight and host of The Bruce Cook Show
The Bruce Cook Show
Episode: Episode 24 - We Seriously Need A Laugh with Bruce Cook & Suzanne Lloyd
Kim Souther
Conductor, Clemson University Orchestra
Clemson University
Episode: Episode 23 - Conducting for Silent Films with Kim Souther
Rich Correll
Guest discussing Harold Lloyd and For Heaven's Sake
Actor/Filmmaker
Episode: Episode 22 - 100 Years of "For Heaven's Sake" with Rich Correll & Suzanne Lloyd
Suzanne Lloyd
Guest discussing Harold Lloyd's circle and productions
Heritage/Archivist
Episode: Episode 22 - 100 Years of "For Heaven's Sake" with Rich Correll & Suzanne Lloyd
Annette D'Agostino Lloyd
Guest discussing filming final sequences, editing, previews, and release of For Heaven's Sake
Episode: Episode 21 - Making "For Heaven's Sake" with Annette D'Agostino Lloyd (part two)
Randy Haberkamp
Director and programmer involved in silent film restoration and programming
Academy Library / LA Silent Film Festival
Episode: BONUS: Harold's Hounds with Suzanne Lloyd + Randy Haberkamp & Tracey Goessel (VIDEO ON YOUTUBE)
Tracey Goessel
Film historian and commentator on Harold Lloyd and cinema history
Historian/Writer
Episode: BONUS: Harold's Hounds with Suzanne Lloyd + Randy Haberkamp & Tracey Goessel (VIDEO ON YOUTUBE)
Joe Furey
Comedian and writer known for Late Night with David Letterman, Newsradio, Important Things with Demetri Martin, What We Do In The Shadows
TV writing and comedy
Episode: Episode 19 - The Writer's Room with Joe Furey
Patrick Vasey
Host of the Laurel & Hardy Podcast and author
Episode: Bonus - Harold & Hal & Stan & Ollie: The Laurel and Hardy Silents with Patrick Vasey

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Brad Eastridge
Host of The Man In The Glasses: The Harold Lloyd Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Fun and Entertaining

    Even if you don’t know who Harold Lloyd was, listening to these episodes will make you a fan of this wonderful early film comedian. This podcast is a great collection of early film history, with informed guests, and a well-versed host. I highly recommend it for your listening pleasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Southern Ladye
    United States6 months ago
  • Hooray, for Harold Lloyd!!

    A podcast devoted to Harold Lloyd is LONG overdue, so I was thrilled to stumble upon this. Brad does an outstanding job as creator and host of this show. It is entertaining, informative, fun and heart-warming in equal measure. Congratulations and please keep up this excellent work, Brad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jiggypatkat
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Everything I Could Have Asked For

    I always say don’t judge a show by its first few episodes but my goodness I’m blown away. I found this podcast completely on a whim looking for Annette D’Agostino Lloyd’s website. I’ve streamed all the available episodes in one sitting and I am more than impressed. I’ve been a huge fan of Harold for years and this is the kind of attention he should be getting. Ever since I discovered “The Marx Brothers Council Podcast” I’d really thought there should be more podcast dedicated to comic geniuses o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dakota Albertoni
    United States10 months ago

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Shows increase appreciation for Harold Lloyd and silent cinema.

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Episode 24 - We Seriously Need A Laugh with Bruce Cook & Suzanne Lloyd
Q: Is that just part of your personality that you have that in your nature? Is that something that you've cultivated over your career?
Cook says his positive public manner coexists with private negativity and anger, but he sees persistence and survival instinct as important parts of his career. He connects the problem-solving at the heart of Harold Lloyd's films with overcoming obstacles in life.
Episode 24 - We Seriously Need A Laugh with Bruce Cook & Suzanne Lloyd
Q: With all of your experience following entertainment over the course of your career, what do you think that trajectory has been in terms of people's awareness about classic films in general?
Cook says awareness of classic films is stronger than it has been for much of his career, partly because younger audiences are discovering them. He describes how a small-theater screening made Harold Lloyd's physical performances and silent storytelling especially compelling.
Episode 6 - Becoming Harold Lloyd with Steve Massa and Ben Model
Q: How did Harold Lloyd move from the Luke character to the Glasses character, and what role did Hal Roach play in that shift?
The Luke character served as a transitional vehicle during a period when Chaplin's influence dominated the scene; Roach and Harold recognized Luke was limited, so they steered him toward a distinct Glasses persona, a shift Harold felt compelled to pursue despite initial reluctance from Pathé and Roach.
Episode 7 - Inside Rolin Films with Ben Model and Steve Massa
Q: How did the early collaborations with Hal Roach and Mack Sennett shape Harold Lloyd's initial career trajectory?
The early collaborations provided a learning ground where Lloyd absorbed physical comedy, timing, and ensemble dynamics, but he differentiated himself by elevating the depth of his Glasses character and by surrounding himself with a capable team that could translate stage talents into screen successes.
Bonus - Happy Birthday, Gloria!
Q: Do you have a favorite Harold Lloyd movie?
Gloria shares that she has two favorites, Speedy and The Freshman, and also expresses a fondness for Safety Last with her parents, highlighting a personal triad of beloved films.

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The series centers on early cinema, silent-film legends, and film preservation, with frequent dives into Harold Lloyd's life, his work, and the era that shaped modern comedy. Across episodes, listeners get rigorous historical context, behind-the-scenes production notes, restoration and archival insights, and conversations with biographers, archivists, programmers, and performers who illuminate Lloyd's legacy and related silent-era figures. Noteworthy is the show's blend of scholarly analysis with celebratory storytelling, plus special episodes that explore stunts, canine history in film, stage adaptations, and the ongoing work to restore and re-present silent cinema to contemporary audiences. This mix makes it a strong fit for fans of film ... more

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2. Kim Souther
3. Rich Correll
4. Suzanne Lloyd
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6. Randy Haberkamp
7. Tracey Goessel
8. Joe Furey

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