{"podcast":{"title":"The Laurel & Hardy Podcast","slug":"the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246","podcast_index_feed_id":1223246,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/9519178/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://laurelandhardyfilms.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/1463406/1463406-1714474116692-027d0ad3647d1.jpg","author":"Patrick Vasey","episode_count":60,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-07T18:20:31.729470+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246"},"episode":{"title":"36. Berth Marks (1929) - Part ONE","slug":"36-berth-marks-1929-part-one","published_at":"2024-06-21T09:53:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/36-berth-marks-1929-part-one","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laurelandhardypodcast/episodes/36--Berth-Marks-1929---Part-ONE-e2l50tp","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/9519178/podcast/play/88293753/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-5-21%2F381277754-44100-2-4bb691dd96f7f.m4a","summary":"This episode is part one of a two-part look at Laurel and Hardy's second talking picture, Berth Marks. Following their successful first attempt at 'all-talking' comedies, how would Stan and Ollie handle their first adventure filming, not only, outdoors but on location in a noisy, bustling train station? In this solo episode, Patrick talks about the Berth Marks' fascinating production history. To access bonus Patron-only exclusive podcasts, just sign up to show your appreciation and support for the show and become a Patron by clicking the link here: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠ To subscribe to the all-new Laurel & Hardy Magazine and 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 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 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","meta_description":"This episode is part one of a two-part look at Laurel and Hardy's second talking picture, Berth Marks. Following their successful first attempt at 'all-ta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/episodes/36-berth-marks-1929-part-one/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-laurel-hardy-podcast-1223246/36-berth-marks-1929-part-one.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}