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The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel
Marx Brothers
Groucho Marx
Duck Soup
The Marx Brothers
Comedy
Animal Crackers
Chico Marx
Marxfest
Vaudeville
Horse Feathers
Harpo Marx
A Night At the Opera
Film History
Zeppo Marx
Hollywood
Television
Thelma Todd
Radio
Gilbert Gottfried
Art Fisher

An insightful but not too serious look at the Marx Brothers films, careers, and lives from some guys who really need to get out more. Hosted by Matthew Coniam ("The Annotated Marx Brothers," "That's Me, Groucho!"), Noah Diamond ("Gimme a Thrill: The Story of I'll Say She Is") and Bob Gassel (he'll write a book someday...or perhaps read one). Featuring guest appearances by Marx experts, notable fan... more

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Stop the presses—one of the great mysteries of Marx Brothers fandom has finally been solved! After decades of anonymity, the manicurist from A Night at the Opera has a name. Bob Stryker joins us to explain how he stumbled onto the elusive answer, and... more

Today, we spotlight two new Marx releases that are a feast for the eyes: Richard S. Greene’s book, "Marx Madvertising", overflowing with ads, stills, and promotional artwork, then (at 43:56) Andrew Murchie's fascinating new 3D conversion of "Animal C... more

We’re proud to welcome Allen Eyles, author of 1966’s "The Marx Brothers: Their World of Comedy"—the first in-depth look at the team’s films—and its successor, 1992’s "The Complete Films of the Marx Brothers", for his first-ever podcast on these landm... more

Listeners share their thoughts on the most divisive Marx film. Is it the last hurrah or the last straw? We sift through comments on everything from Tootsie-Frootsie to the excised “Dr. Hackenbush” song, while confronting the water carnival sequence t... more

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Recent Guests

Richard S. Greene
Author of Marx Madvertising, Book One: The Paramount Era
Bear Manor Media
Episode: 95 Who You Gonna Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes?
Andrew Murchie
Founder and Creative Director of iPop 3D
iPop 3D
Episode: 95 Who You Gonna Believe, Me or Your Own Eyes?
Allen Eyles
Author of The Complete Films of the Marx Brothers; Marx Brothers scholar
Author, The Complete Films of the Marx Brothers
Episode: 94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)
George Agnos
Listener commenter featured in episode
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
Arne Bernstein
Listener commenter
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
Kathy Beale
Former guest on the show
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
Tom Hamill
Listener commenter
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
Maureen O'Sullivan
Actress referenced in discussion (actor)
MGM-era casting discussion
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)
Eddie Dezen
Listener commenter
Episode: 93 “A Day at the Races” Resaddled (featuring The Marx Brothers Council)

Hosts

Matthew Coniam
Host of The Marx Brothers Council Podcast; author of The Annotated Marx Brothers and related works
Noah Diamond
Co-host, author and Marx Brothers contributor
Bob Gassel
Producer/host, editor and frequent moderator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 233 ratings
  • Excellent info and excellent hosts!

    What more can be said? (I say.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unisphere64
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sanity Clause

    Essential listening for any true Marx fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RogerMcGoon
    United States2 years ago
  • Cocoanuts

    Try pronouncing this right. (Hint) it’s not Coconuts!

    See the A?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Modjective
    Canada3 years ago
  • Thank you

    I’m a 35 year old guy that lives in Scotland, I loved The Marx brothers because my grandad loved them, they are like a drug addiction of pure nostalgia & love for me.

    I never thought I would find people that loved them like me, not only have I found that, in the Facebook & this awesome podcast.

    The knowledge they have of the Marx brothers is stunning, I wish my grandad was still here.

    Much love

    Darren

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vegan monkey
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Essential listening and also a lot of fun

    It’s definitely a podcast for true Marx Brothers fans. When they do a deep dive, it is a DEEP dive. But always with a great sense of fun. They are scholars, yes, to one degree or another, but at heart they are fans. Tonight I am going to light a candle to St. Jude, patron saint of lost causes, in hopes they will finally discover who the manicurist was.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff, Chicago
    United States4 years ago

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Strong guest lineup adds credibility and unique perspectives
Listener-friendly balance of rigor and humor

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94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)
Q: What role did archival recovery play in shaping the updated Complete Films edition?
The updated edition incorporated new materials, revised career assessments, and a more expansive view of how Night of the Opera and other titles aged under changing reception and censorship, reflecting a more mature critical stance.
94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)
Q: How did the accessibility of films in Britain shape your approach to writing the first book?
He explains the limited opportunities to see films at the time, needing to assemble impressions from limited screenings and later supplementing with audio recordings and notes from friends to build a reference for the American audience.
94 The British Eyles (featuring Allen Eyles)
Q: From your perspective, why do you think the Marx Brothers are a cut above many of their peers?
Eyles attributes their supremacy to how the brothers owned and steered their own films, using vaudeville and musical training to imprint a unique, authorial control over their work that few peers could match.
92 N.Y. a Duck? (The MBCP LIVE)
Q: What are your favorite Marx Brothers references in modern media?
Guests discuss numerous connections, from Sesame Street to Schmigadoon! and broader comedy lineage, highlighting ongoing influence and playful nods in contemporary works.
88 “The Joy of Marx” featuring Joy Harmon
Q: What do you think made you and Groucho click so well in front of audiences?
I never remember an audience. I just remember talking to Groucho, and I just think I tried to be honest and answer him in every way I could of what my life is like.

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A thoughtful, often humorous deep dive into the Marx Brothers' output—films, stage work, biographies, and the surrounding history. Episodes frequently center on scholarly context (archival materials, biographies, promotional campaigns, restorations) while maintaining accessibility for fans, with guests ranging from film historians to contemporary writers and descendants of key figures. A notable strength is blending rigorous analysis with lively banter and a clear appreciation for the brothers' cultural footprint, including discussions of restoration tech, publicity art, and 1930s show business. The format also leans into reader/listener engagement and live events, adding a sense of community around a shared passion for classic comedy and H... more

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