Ep. 61: The Lost Weekend (1945) or “Theremin on Tap” or “Billy Wilder is F***ing Great”

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03/27/22 • 172 min

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Zach welcomes podcasters Jeff and Cory (Switch the Envelope) to help soft through the demons found in Don Birnam's bottle as they wander through Billy Wilder's 1945 Oscar winning triumph, THE LOST WEEKEND. Grab a theremin and watch out for bats as the guys learn the unusual origins of the film, get taken a back by many Wild(er) stories from behind the scenes, marvel at the highlights of the many moments that form Don's journey, swoon over the cinematography, and reveal the ways the film has broken ground for films surrounding addiction to this day. PLUS: A BONUS RADIO SHOW THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM Broadcast: March 10th, 1946 With Special Guest: Ray Milland ------ Be sure to check out Jeff and Cory on each and every episode of their wonderful show SWITCH THE ENVELOPE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CuLHa3fTpmW9Kx2LA9ww7 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/switch-the-envelope/id1434111870 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/switch-the-envelope and be sure to follow them on social media Twitter: @switchenvelope Instagram: @switchtheenvelope

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Ep. 60: Here Comes Cookie (1935) or ‘The Logic of Illogic’

Zach welcomes back podcaster Jon Eckstrom (Jon of a All Trades) to engage in a rousting rumble with the logic of illogic as the two unpack the daffy and dizzy delight one may find courtesy of Burns and Allen in their 1935 film, HERE COMES COOKIE! Grab your lamb chops and settle in for a time as the boys unpack the origin of George Burns and Gracie Allen, marvel at the frenetic pace and madness within the film, dissect the brilliance of Gracie as a performer, delight in the madness of the many Vaudevillians strewn about the picture, get awestruck by the drumming prowess of Jack Powell, and discuss how the film and the comedy of George and Gracie inspires folks to this day. ---------- Be sure to check out Jon on his show, JON OF ALL TRADES. Website: https://jonofalltrades.us/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575 Stitcher:https://www.stitcher.com/show/jon-of-all-trades Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi and follow him on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joatpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoATPod

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Ep. 62: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957) or ‘Pod Help Us… In The Future’ or ‘Your Stupid Podcast! Stupid! Stupid!’

Zach welcomes back podcaster Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) to unravel the mysteries of flying saucers, re-animated bodies, and humanities STUPID MINDS as they revel in the glory of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s masterpiece, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Criswell predicts that you will have a marvelous time listening as the guys break into the origins of Ed's life and films prior to Plan 9, learn more about the many associates throughout Ed's career, get emotional over the tragic end of Bela Lugosi, revel in the plot and its many missteps, admire the ambition in spite of its many errors, and unearth the lessons Wood's filmmaking has taught us that carry into today. ------- Be sure to listen to Phil's podcasts The Mandarian Orange Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776 and Follow Him on Social Instagram: @mandarianorangeshow