33 episodes

In each episode, we’ll bring you a little Hollywood history, glamour, & behind the scenes as we walk you through Columbo, one of America’s greatest TV detective series.

About the hosts:
Brought to you by siblings Paul & Liz McDade. Alternating between editing, acting and writing, Paul Montez McDade has worked with a wondrous mix of filmmakers, writers and artists.
McDade is currently producing a documentary portrait of Michael Esposito: an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena. In collaboration with author Jervey Tervalon, Paul is also adapting Jervey's novel Dead Above Ground into a series for television. Head to https://mcdadepaul.wixsite.com/mcdade or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134564/ for more information.

Liz McDade is a life-long Columbo fan and grew up watching Columbo and eating popcorn on her parents' sofa. Now she eats popcorn & watches Columbo on her own sofa with her kids in Santa Cruz, CA, where she also runs a zero waste homegoods business. Head to NoTraceShop.com to learn more.

Trench coat, cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with Columbo Paul & Liz McDade

    • TV & Film
    • 4.0 • 4 Ratings

In each episode, we’ll bring you a little Hollywood history, glamour, & behind the scenes as we walk you through Columbo, one of America’s greatest TV detective series.

About the hosts:
Brought to you by siblings Paul & Liz McDade. Alternating between editing, acting and writing, Paul Montez McDade has worked with a wondrous mix of filmmakers, writers and artists.
McDade is currently producing a documentary portrait of Michael Esposito: an experimental artist and researcher in Electronic Voice Phenomena. In collaboration with author Jervey Tervalon, Paul is also adapting Jervey's novel Dead Above Ground into a series for television. Head to https://mcdadepaul.wixsite.com/mcdade or https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134564/ for more information.

Liz McDade is a life-long Columbo fan and grew up watching Columbo and eating popcorn on her parents' sofa. Now she eats popcorn & watches Columbo on her own sofa with her kids in Santa Cruz, CA, where she also runs a zero waste homegoods business. Head to NoTraceShop.com to learn more.

    Troubled Waters

    Troubled Waters

    Get your margarita and peanuts and join us as we chat Troubled Waters, starring Peter Falk, Robert Vaughn, Jane Greer, Dean Stockwell, Susan Damante and others.
    We chat San Francisco piers, background characters, Robert Douglas and much, much more. 
     
    Other movies etc mentioned in this episode:
    -The article mentioned with pictures of this original cruise ship: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/cruises/2015/02/13/inside-the-princess-ships-that-made-cruising-history/23355771/
    -Full Metal Jacket and Killer with Arlis Howard
    -Blue Velvet with Dean Stockwell
    -Against All Odds with Jane Greer
    -The Thing with Peter Maloney
    -Easy Rider with Dennis Hopper
    -Two Lane Blacktop with Monty Hellman
    -The Last Movie and Get Smart with Poupee Bocar 
     
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    • 2 hrs 33 min
    By Dawn's Early Light

    By Dawn's Early Light

    Get your coffee (or hard cider!) with bread and butter and join us as we chat all about By Dawn’s Early Light starring Peter Falk, Patrick McGoohan, Burr DeBenning, Bruce Kirby, Bruno Kirby and more. 
     
    We chat filming locations including the Charleston Harbor, how Patrick McGoohan was cast, music and much more!
     
    Other topics we discussed:
    -The Scarecrow starring Patrick McGoohan
    -The Prisoner starring Patrick McGoohan
    -the Dardenne brothers (filmmakers)
    -Western (2017 film)
    -and lots more!
     
    We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!
     
    If you’d like to add to our conversation, you can email us at trenchcoatcigar@gmail.com.  Follow us on Instagram at @trenchcoatcigar to see photos from today’s episode.
     
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    • 1 hr 38 min
    Negative Reaction

    Negative Reaction

    Get your martini and beef stew and bun and join us as we discuss Negative Reaction starring Peter Falk, Dick Van Dyke, Joyce Van Patten, Don Gordon, Larry Storch and others.  
    We chat about Paul Revere’s silversmith art, Deschler’s jean jacket, the Los Angeles Reservoir, Out of the Blue starring Don Gordon, the Rockford Files and much, much more. 
    Books/movies/shows we discussed:
    -Out of the Blue starring Don Gordon (Alvin Deschler)
    -The Rockford Files staring Joyce Van Patten
    -Hamburger Eyes
    -The @jennzuko book on combat.
     
    We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!
     
    If you’d like to add to our conversation, you can email us at trenchcoatcigar@gmail.com.  Follow us on Instagram at @trenchcoatcigar to see photos from today’s episode.
     
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    • 2 hrs 19 min
    Exercise in Fatality

    Exercise in Fatality

    Get your wine & egg salad sandwich and join us as we discuss Exercise in Fatality starring Peter Falk, Robert Conrad, Gretchen Corbett, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Pat Harrington Jr. and others.
    We chat about Milo's necklace, filming locations like the Sportsmen's Lodge and Paradise Cove, Jaws 2 with Collin Wilcox Paxton, Tricon industries and more. 
    Books/movies/shows we discussed:
    -The President's Analyst
    -One Day at a Time
    -To Kill a Mockingbird
    -Jaws 2
    -Jaws of Satan
    -Sssssss
    -Sugarland Express
    -Portlandia
    -Rockford Files
    -Attack of the Giant Leeches
    -Krakatoa: East of Java
    -Roger Corman (director)
    -Trials of O'Brien
    -Hot Car Girl
    We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!
     
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    • 2 hrs 7 min
    A Friend in Deed

    A Friend in Deed

    Get your beer (or scotch or coffee) and popcorn or peanuts and join us as we discuss A Friend in Deed.  We chat about Rosemary Murphy’s career, the Riviera Club, Future Shock, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and more. 
     
    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed:
    -A Delicate Balance
    -Cat on a Hot Tin Room
    -Looking for Mr. Goodbar
    -Man of La Mancha
     
    We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!
     
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    • 1 hr 55 min
    Swan Song

    Swan Song

    Get your beer or soda & chili - with or without squirrel - & join us as we discuss Swan Song.  We chat about Ida Lupino’s career, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash’s career & life, Nichols Canyon in LA, Mike Lally’s SON (!!) and more. 
     
    Other books & magazines & movies we discussed:
    -They Drive By Night starring Ida Lupino
    -Hank Williams’ I Saw the Light YouTube video with June Carter, Hank Williams, Roy Acuff
    -Walk the Line starring Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
    -My Darling Vivian
    -Festival
    -Twilight Zone
    -Cash: The Autobiography by Johnny Cash
    -Ida Lupino, A Biography by William Donati
     
    We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon!  Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today!
     
    If you’d like to add to our conversation, you can email us at trenchcoatcigar@gmail.com.  Follow us on Instagram at @trenchcoatcigar to see photos from today’s episode.
     
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    • 1 hr 58 min

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