# 40. They Go Boom (1929) with Randy Skretvedt Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/40-they-go-boom-1929-with-randy-skretvedt Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/40-they-go-boom-1929-with-randy-skretvedt.md Podcast: [The Laurel & Hardy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246) Published: 2026-02-03T20:59:39+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurelandhardypodcast/episodes/40--They-Go-Boom-1929-with-Randy-Skretvedt-e3ejjp9 Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/9519178/podcast/play/114986217/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-3%2F7511ac7a-d527-d0f3-00b6-1ec02ec272a0.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/episodes/40-they-go-boom-1929-with-randy-skretvedt Duration seconds: 7058 ## Resource 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, c… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/episodes/40-they-go-boom-1929-with-randy-skretvedt/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/40-they-go-boom-1929-with-randy-skretvedt.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.