{"podcast":{"title":"The Marx Brothers Council Podcast","slug":"the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144","podcast_index_feed_id":550144,"rss_url":"http://cast.rocks/hosting/11812/feeds/EFNMQ.xml","website_url":"https://www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/","image_url":"http://cast.rocks/hosting/11812/feeds/EFNMQ.jpg?e=2fe53f4","author":"Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel","episode_count":107,"summary":"An insightful but not too serious look at the Marx Brothers films, careers, and lives from some guys who really need to get out more. Hosted by Matthew Coniam (\"The Annotated Marx Brothers,\" \"That's Me, Groucho!\"), Noah Diamond (\"Gimme a Thrill: The Story of I'll Say She Is\") and Bob Gassel (he'll write a book someday...or perhaps read one). Featuring guest appearances by Marx experts, notable fans, and even family members. New episodes post monthly. For more info or to leave a comment, visit us at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MarxBrosPodcast or Bluesky: ‪@marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com And join the lively discussion on 'The Marx Brothers Council' Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1389369721281242 Contact us directly at: marxbrotherscouncilpodcast@gmail.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144"},"episode":{"title":"90 The Marx Others (featuring Brett Leveridge and Trav S.D.)","slug":"90-the-marx-others-featuring-brett-leveridge-and-trav-s-d","published_at":"2026-02-27T12:00:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144/90-the-marx-others-featuring-brett-leveridge-and-trav-s-d","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144","url":"http://cast.rocks/hosting/11812/MBCP-90.mp3","audio_url":"http://cast.rocks/hosting/11812/MBCP-90.mp3","summary":"We turn our attention to the Marx family circle—on and off stage—highlighting relatives and influences that shaped the team. We examine the showbiz roots of Minnie’s parents, the short life of Manfred, and figures like Aunt Hannah, Cousin Polly, Mabel O'Donnell, and Lou Levy. We question common assumptions about Minnie and Frenchie, with Brett Leveridge shedding light on Minnie’s brief fling in the soft drink business. Then, Trav S.D. returns to discuss Uncle Al Shean—his role in the Brothers’ development, and his famed partnership with Ed Gallagher.","meta_description":"We turn our attention to the Marx family circle—on and off stage—highlighting relatives and influences that shaped the team. We examine the showbiz roots…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5543,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144/episodes/90-the-marx-others-featuring-brett-leveridge-and-trav-s-d/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marx-brothers-council-podcast-550144/90-the-marx-others-featuring-brett-leveridge-and-trav-s-d.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}