# Episode 244: Frank Capra (feat. Ross Bratin & Tripp Burton)

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Podcast: [Director's Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/director-s-club-1054745)
Published: 2026-02-04T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jimlaczkowski.net
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## Resource

The last director-centric episode was back in late November / early December but we're back on the regularly monthly schedule as of now! Huge thanks to my buddies Ross & Tripp for coming on to talk about a true blue classic storyteller, and we have a lot to say! For this episode on the legendary Frank Capra we focus on a couple more obscure titles instead of the popular ones. I chose the pre-code dramedy American Madness while Ross & Tripp picked the adaptation of the hit play Arsenic and Old Lace starring Cary Grant. That's the plan of action I'm taking with this show from now on - I choose a lesser-known film worth discussing and the guest does the same (as much as I love It's A Wonderful Life of course). I'm so grateful to the hosts of A Tripp Through Comedy, one of my favorite shows for joining me on this episode that I'm sure you'll enjoy if you're a fan of Capra (or even if you're not!). Follow Tripp & Ross: A Tripp Through Comedy Follow All-Things Me Here: JimLaczkowski.net

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