Answer to the Previous Puzzle
Rob Patrick
Answer to the Previous Puzzle is a podcast about the golden age of Hollywood, hosted and written by film programmer Rob Patrick.
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Chapter Three: The Phantom of Bel-Air
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The rocky relationship between Ann Dvorak and Warner Brothers finally comes to its heated conclusion. The Phantom of Bel-Air strikes fear into the heart of the movie colony. Clara Bow opens the "It Cafe" on Hollywood Boulevard. Producer David O. Selznick makes a false promise. And Walnuts prove to be the undoing for one thief.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg, Avery Trufelman, Bram Draper, and Noah East.
The rocky relationship between Ann Dvorak and Warner Brothers finally comes to its heated conclusion. The Phantom of Bel-Air strikes fear into the heart of the movie colony. Clara Bow opens the "It Cafe" on Hollywood Boulevard. Producer David O. Selznick makes a false promise. And Walnuts prove to be the undoing for one thief.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg, Avery Trufelman, Bram Draper, and Noah East.
05/24/22 • 17 min
Chapter One: Karen & Joan
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The first episode of Answer to the Previous Puzzle: The Life of Ann Dvorak.
Ann meets Joan Crawford and Karen Morley as the deranged Howard Hughes hovers. Young Spencer Tracey plays a dopey lughead. Brenda Frazier (the Caroline Calloway of her day) hosts an enormous party in New York City. Someone puts out a cigarette on a perfectly good slice of lemon meringue pie and The Pasadena Post gets obnoxious. All of this and more.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg and Avery Trufelman.
The first episode of Answer to the Previous Puzzle: The Life of Ann Dvorak.
Ann meets Joan Crawford and Karen Morley as the deranged Howard Hughes hovers. Young Spencer Tracey plays a dopey lughead. Brenda Frazier (the Caroline Calloway of her day) hosts an enormous party in New York City. Someone puts out a cigarette on a perfectly good slice of lemon meringue pie and The Pasadena Post gets obnoxious. All of this and more.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg and Avery Trufelman.
05/09/22 • 28 min
Anne Baxter and the Nemesis
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A chaotic show about Anne Baxter, movie villains, and personal nemeses. In this very normal episode, the following questions are asked: is The Sandlot a truly grotesque and despicable movie? Has Austin Butler ever tried a California burrito? What happened to the time capsule Anne Baxter buried? Was everyone wrong about Madame Web? Did I really edit out the name of my crush? All of this and much more!
Voices that can be heard in this episode:
Jenn Champion, Lisa Prank, Mary Kobayashi, Kaleigh Wiseley, Eric Baudour, Caroline Symons, Lana Schwartz, Courtney LeSueur, Isabel Nixon Klein, Kate Chip, Masha Levin, Bram Draper, Ruby Mullen, Jack Gregson, and Caroline Calloway
Music by Crockett King
Cover of "Mama Said Knock You Out" by Natalie Kirch
Black and white art by Lizzy Sheehan
Special thanks to Megan Hattie Stahl
A chaotic show about Anne Baxter, movie villains, and personal nemeses. In this very normal episode, the following questions are asked: is The Sandlot a truly grotesque and despicable movie? Has Austin Butler ever tried a California burrito? What happened to the time capsule Anne Baxter buried? Was everyone wrong about Madame Web? Did I really edit out the name of my crush? All of this and much more!
Voices that can be heard in this episode:
Jenn Champion, Lisa Prank, Mary Kobayashi, Kaleigh Wiseley, Eric Baudour, Caroline Symons, Lana Schwartz, Courtney LeSueur, Isabel Nixon Klein, Kate Chip, Masha Levin, Bram Draper, Ruby Mullen, Jack Gregson, and Caroline Calloway
Music by Crockett King
Cover of "Mama Said Knock You Out" by Natalie Kirch
Black and white art by Lizzy Sheehan
Special thanks to Megan Hattie Stahl
08/22/24 • 76 min
Sundays in Brooklyn: Mildred Berne and the Daily Eagle
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Sundays in Brooklyn: Mildred Berne and the Daily Eagle is a bite-sized documentary about movies, memories and the art left behind
This audio documentary features the voices and words of Rob Patrick, Kaleigh Wiseley, Ruby Mullen, and Megan Hattie Stahl
A visual accompaniment can be found here.
I want to thank the New York Public Library, newspapers.com, Mary Ellen Rogan, Kyle Henke and the discount pop filter I bought for my microphone.
This episode would have not been possible without Kaleigh, Ruby, and Megan. All of whom gave their insight and time to this archival project. Their contributions gave this episode its color and direction. And for that, I am forever grateful.
Sundays in Brooklyn: Mildred Berne and the Daily Eagle is a bite-sized documentary about movies, memories and the art left behind
This audio documentary features the voices and words of Rob Patrick, Kaleigh Wiseley, Ruby Mullen, and Megan Hattie Stahl
A visual accompaniment can be found here.
I want to thank the New York Public Library, newspapers.com, Mary Ellen Rogan, Kyle Henke and the discount pop filter I bought for my microphone.
This episode would have not been possible without Kaleigh, Ruby, and Megan. All of whom gave their insight and time to this archival project. Their contributions gave this episode its color and direction. And for that, I am forever grateful.
01/26/25 • 20 min
Mad as Ophelia
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Answer to the Previous Puzzle: Mad as Ophelia was written and created by Rob Patrick.
The voice of Lillian Roth was provided by Jess Zeidman
Music by Crockett King
Original art by Courtney LeSueur
Special thanks to the New York Public Library, Scarecrow Video, newspapers.com, Megan Hattie Stahl, and Allie Rosenberg.
Answer to the Previous Puzzle: Mad as Ophelia was written and created by Rob Patrick.
The voice of Lillian Roth was provided by Jess Zeidman
Music by Crockett King
Original art by Courtney LeSueur
Special thanks to the New York Public Library, Scarecrow Video, newspapers.com, Megan Hattie Stahl, and Allie Rosenberg.
07/07/24 • 50 min
Pals
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Constance Bennett feuds with Patsy Kelly. The Dodgers lose the World Series. Lupe Velez throws a peach pit at a prop man. Ruby Keeler returns to Broadway. The season two finale!
Episode four was voiced by Rob Patrick, Bridey Elliott, Sophie Zucker, Thomas Lewis, Shari Page, Jesse Knight, and Eric Jennings.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
Constance Bennett feuds with Patsy Kelly. The Dodgers lose the World Series. Lupe Velez throws a peach pit at a prop man. Ruby Keeler returns to Broadway. The season two finale!
Episode four was voiced by Rob Patrick, Bridey Elliott, Sophie Zucker, Thomas Lewis, Shari Page, Jesse Knight, and Eric Jennings.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
11/13/23 • 27 min
Ruby Keeler Wears Entire Black Outfit
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Ruby Keeler talks trash at the salad bar. Patsy Kelly fights a swordfish. Miriam Hopkins wont let you use her pool if she finds you boring. Carole Lombard wont stop wearing beaded dresses. Pert Kelton gets fired. Lyda Roberti is great at fencing. A goodbye to Thelma.
Episode three was voiced by Rob Patrick, Avery Trufelman, Sophie Zucker, Tess Lynch, Gillian Wallace Horvat, Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Megan Hattie Stahl, and Mikayla Nicholson.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
Ruby Keeler talks trash at the salad bar. Patsy Kelly fights a swordfish. Miriam Hopkins wont let you use her pool if she finds you boring. Carole Lombard wont stop wearing beaded dresses. Pert Kelton gets fired. Lyda Roberti is great at fencing. A goodbye to Thelma.
Episode three was voiced by Rob Patrick, Avery Trufelman, Sophie Zucker, Tess Lynch, Gillian Wallace Horvat, Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Megan Hattie Stahl, and Mikayla Nicholson.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
10/11/23 • 23 min
Jean & Lillian
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Patsy Kelly takes a plunge. Jean Harlow's favorite meal is chicken-a-l-a-king. Thelma Todd gets knocked out by Marjorie Rambeau. Someone brings a mannequin arm to a party. Lillian Roth attends a costume ball on a zeppelin.
Episode two was voiced by Rob Patrick, Fran Hoepfner, Jessy Morner-Ritt, Eve Rydberg, Lana Schwartz, Allyson Roche, Clare Austen-Smith, and Mary Anne Carter.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
Patsy Kelly takes a plunge. Jean Harlow's favorite meal is chicken-a-l-a-king. Thelma Todd gets knocked out by Marjorie Rambeau. Someone brings a mannequin arm to a party. Lillian Roth attends a costume ball on a zeppelin.
Episode two was voiced by Rob Patrick, Fran Hoepfner, Jessy Morner-Ritt, Eve Rydberg, Lana Schwartz, Allyson Roche, Clare Austen-Smith, and Mary Anne Carter.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
09/23/23 • 17 min
The Fall Guy
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Irene Dunne tries on wigs while promising the press that her life is more than it seems. ZaSu Pitts publishes her recipe for chocolate leaves. Patsy Kelly cant stop falling down and getting struck by objects. Thelma Todd writes poetry under an assumed name.
Episode One was voiced by Rob Patrick, Allyson Roche, Erin Taylor, Emily Ann Hoffman, Clare Austen-Smith, Mary Anne Carter, and Megan Hattie Stahl.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
Irene Dunne tries on wigs while promising the press that her life is more than it seems. ZaSu Pitts publishes her recipe for chocolate leaves. Patsy Kelly cant stop falling down and getting struck by objects. Thelma Todd writes poetry under an assumed name.
Episode One was voiced by Rob Patrick, Allyson Roche, Erin Taylor, Emily Ann Hoffman, Clare Austen-Smith, Mary Anne Carter, and Megan Hattie Stahl.
Podcast art by Courtney LeSueur.
Original music by Noah East.
Theme song and closing song by Crockett King.
08/31/23 • 15 min
Chapter Five: The End
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In the season finale, Ann roasts men's fashion before taking on George Sanders, Broadway, and a new partner. People tell their astrological signs to a dog. Louella Parsons comes clean about never liking the actress. Angela Lansbury looks bored. And, finally, Ann calls it quits in Hollywood...this time, for good.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg, Mary Anne Carter, and Molly Lambert.
In the season finale, Ann roasts men's fashion before taking on George Sanders, Broadway, and a new partner. People tell their astrological signs to a dog. Louella Parsons comes clean about never liking the actress. Angela Lansbury looks bored. And, finally, Ann calls it quits in Hollywood...this time, for good.
Theme song by Crockett King.
Art by Courtney LeSueur.
Additional voices in this episode were provided by Allie Rosenberg, Mary Anne Carter, and Molly Lambert.
06/12/22 • 19 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Answer to the Previous Puzzle have?
Answer to the Previous Puzzle currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Answer to the Previous Puzzle cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Answer to the Previous Puzzle?
The episode title 'Sundays in Brooklyn: Mildred Berne and the Daily Eagle' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Answer to the Previous Puzzle?
The average episode length on Answer to the Previous Puzzle is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Answer to the Previous Puzzle released?
Episodes of Answer to the Previous Puzzle are typically released every 23 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Answer to the Previous Puzzle?
The first episode of Answer to the Previous Puzzle was released on May 9, 2022.
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