The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

Patrick Vasey
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Entertaining and informative discussions abound as host Patrick Vasey and the world's top experts, authors and film historians take a chronological deep dive into the films of Laurel and Hardy. The production history and many untold stories are revealed about these well-loved comedy classics. Regular guests include the world's leading authorities on all things Stan and Ollie and Hal Roach Studios, such as Randy Skretvedt, Richard W. Bann, Glenn Mitchell, Rob Stone, Leonard Maltin, Neil Brand, Steve Massa and Ben Model and many, many more.

  1. 40. They Go Boom (1929) with Randy Skretvedt

    FEB 3

    40. They Go Boom (1929) with Randy Skretvedt

    Episode 40 focuses on the fortieth film that Stan and Babe made together, namely, They Go Boom, which was filmed between June 26th and July 11th, 1929 and was released on September 21st, 1929. Patrick welcomes back prominent Laurel and Hardy expert Randy Skretvedt to discuss the fascinating production history of They Go Boom. During the conversation, we identify the difficulties encountered during filming and the reasons for the production delays, as well as the mysteries of mustard powder, poultices and chamber pots! We also hear from Laurel and Hardy's editors, Richard Currier and Bert Jordan. To become part of the Podcast Community, 'Fraternally Yours', the online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become part of the podcast community by joining the Fraternally Yours Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To find the best Laurel and Hardy books and DVDs, and Blu-Rays, visit The Laurel & Hardy Podcast's Amazon storefront, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/laurelandhardyblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 58m
  2. Bonus 17: Fraternally Yours - Men O' War Discussion

    11/14/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus 17: Fraternally Yours - Men O' War Discussion

    These are the edited highlights of the second online meeting of the podcast's 'Fraternally Yours' discussion group. The group's main objective was to watch and discuss the boys' classic short, Men O'War, but during the session, we digressed and covered a lot of other ground as well - all Laurel & Hardy related, of course! There were a number of members present, from several countries, including the USA, the UK and Canada and as an added delight, we were also joined by Laurel and Hardy experts and friends of the Podcast, Randy Skretvedt and Glenn Mitchell. If you'd like to take part in the next online group session, and you're not already a member of the Plumtree Tier on my Patreon page, just follow the link below, sign up, and we look forward to welcoming you for the next meeting - and you never know which special guests may drop in for a chat too! Join us today on Patreon.com, simply click here: https://www.patreon.com/c/u88010194/membership For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and my forthcoming epic book, Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit my website: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com

    1h 51m
  3. Bonus 16: Stan Laurel to George McFly with Jeffrey Weissman

    09/30/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus 16: Stan Laurel to George McFly with Jeffrey Weissman

    In this special bonus episode of The Laurel and Hardy Podcast, Patrick chats with actor Jeffrey Weissman about his love for Laurel and Hardy and his experiences playing Stan Laurel for Universal Studios for the best part of two decades. Included in the discussion, Jeffrey recalls how he first discovered the boys, how he met Anita Garvin, Dick Van Dyke and Buster's widow, Eleanor Keaton.   Jeffrey is perhaps best known for his role in Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider and also for stepping into the part of George McFly in both of the blockbuster sequels to Back to the Future. For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, visit: https://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/ For more information on Jeffrey Weissman visit: https://www.jeffreyweissman.com/

    1h 5m
  4. Bonus 15: Fraternally Yours - Perfect Day Discussion

    09/10/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus 15: Fraternally Yours - Perfect Day Discussion

    On 30th August 2025, the Fraternally Yours group held its inaugural online meeting. Initially focused on group discussions around the Laurel and Hardy short, Perfect Day, the conversation also drifted into other areas, including the 2018 Stan and Ollie movie. Hosted by Patrick Vasey, the group consisted of several of the podcast's patrons from the UK and North America, who are signed up to the Plumtree tier on Patreon.com. In addition, the session's special guests were Chris Seguin, a classic comedy aficionado from Canada, and Patrick's Laurel & Hardy business partner, Russ Babidge. To take part in the next meeting of the Fraternally Yours group meeting, simply become a 'Plumtree' level Patron of the podcast by clicking the link: https://patreon.com/u88010194?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    1h 5m
  5. 39. Perfect Day (1929) with Chris Seguin

    07/24/2025

    39. Perfect Day (1929) with Chris Seguin

    On today’s show, we're journeying back to early June 1929 and the production of Stan and Babe’s fourth all-talking comedy, Perfect Day. To help Patrick discuss the history of this famous comedy is classic comedy aficionado Chris Seguin, linking up across the Atlantic from his home in Toronto, Canada.    In addition to discussing the production and merits of Perfect Day, Chris and Patrick discuss the signing of Harry Langdon to the Hal Roach Studio, which was happening around the time of the film's production. To become part of the new 'Fraternally Yours' online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become part of the podcast community by joining the Fraternally Yours Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To find the best Laurel and Hardy books and DVDs, and Blu-Rays, visit The Laurel & Hardy Podcast's Amazon storefront, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/laurelandhardyblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 46m
  6. Bonus 14: Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years - 1928 with Chris Seguin

    06/07/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus 14: Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years - 1928 with Chris Seguin

    It's a great time to be a Laurel and Hardy fan, what with all the products and books published recently and still more in the pipeline. This bonus episode of the Podcast discusses Eureka Entertainment's release of their wonderful Blu-Ray, Laurel & Hardy: The Silent Years - 1928. Joining Patrick to discuss the set is returning guest and one of the producers of the discs, Chris Seguin. To purchase a copy of the region-free Blu-Ray, please consider using my affiliate links below: For 1928 Blu-Ray - https://amzn.to/3HDtYIu For 1927 Blu-Ray - https://amzn.to/4kkz7DX www.laurelandhardyfilms.com

    1h 5m
  7. 38. The Hollywood Revue of 1929 with Randy Skretvedt

    03/29/2025

    38. The Hollywood Revue of 1929 with Randy Skretvedt

    Our coverage of Laurel and Hardy's career as a comedy team brings us to the Spring/Summer of 1929 and their cameo appearance in M-G-M's 'spectacular' feature film, The Hollywood Revue of 1929. This was the boys' first appearance in a feature-length picture and marked a significant moment in their history. To discuss the movie and the stars who appear in it, Patrick is joined by film historian and regular guest expert Randy Skretvedt. If you'd like to join the mailing list and stay informed about any of our forthcoming book titles, click here: ⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books⁠ To become part of the new 'Fraternally Yours' online discussion group, and to access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and becoming a 'Plumtree Tier' Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not become an official Blog-Head by joining the Fraternally Yours Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase a copy of Randy Skretvedt's book, Laurel & Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies, click here: https://amzn.to/4jtaC6T To purchase a copy of Scott Eyman's book on the transition to the talkies, entitled The Speed of Sound, Click here: https://amzn.to/43wZ9ye To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To find the best Laurel and Hardy books and DVDs and Blu-Rays, visit The Laurel & Hardy Podcast's Amazon storefront, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/laurelandhardyblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 51m
  8. Bonus 13: NEW BOOK - 'Collecting Laurel & Hardy' with Danny Bacher and Bernie Hogya

    01/19/2025 · BONUS

    Bonus 13: NEW BOOK - 'Collecting Laurel & Hardy' with Danny Bacher and Bernie Hogya

    In this very special episode, I chat with Danny Bacher and Bernie Hogya all about their new book, 'Collecting Laurel & Hardy.' The book is a fantastic and humorous look at all the weird and wonderful pieces of memorabilia and collectibles that have been produced and sold over the years bearing Stan and Ollie's likenesses. Of particular interest are Stan and Babe's screen-worn costumes and personal effects. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Danny Bacher, who sadly and unexpectedly passed away the day after this recording was made. Bless you, Danny, Rest in peace.  To purchase a copy of 'Collecting Laurel & Hardy' in the UK click my affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/4gXgZOF To purchase a copy of 'Collecting Laurel & Hardy' in the US click my affiliate link here: https://amzn.to/4g2afxF For a extra slice of this episode and to gain access to more exclusive content and benefits from The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, sign up to show your support and become a Patron of the Podcast by joining me on Patreon.com. Just click the link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To subscribe to the all-new Laurel & Hardy Magazine, and for all the back episodes of the Podcast and Patrick's forthcoming series of books starting with Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to leave feedback about the podcast, make a point, ask a question, or generally join in the discussions about the podcast and all other things Laurel and Hardy related, why not join the podcast's community online at the Blog-Heads Facebook Group here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 39m
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Entertaining and informative discussions abound as host Patrick Vasey and the world's top experts, authors and film historians take a chronological deep dive into the films of Laurel and Hardy. The production history and many untold stories are revealed about these well-loved comedy classics. Regular guests include the world's leading authorities on all things Stan and Ollie and Hal Roach Studios, such as Randy Skretvedt, Richard W. Bann, Glenn Mitchell, Rob Stone, Leonard Maltin, Neil Brand, Steve Massa and Ben Model and many, many more.

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