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The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

The Marx Brothers Council Podcast

By: Matthew Coniam Noah Diamond Bob Gassel
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 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.comCopyright Matthew Coniam, Noah Diamond, Bob Gassel Art
Episodes
  • 92 N.Y. a Duck? (The MBCP LIVE)

    92 N.Y. a Duck? (The MBCP LIVE)
    Apr 17 2026
    Matthew joins us in New York City for our first-ever episode in front of a live audience, recorded at the Museum of the Moving Image—just steps from the Kaufman-Astoria Studio, where the Marxes filmed their first two movies. We kick things off with a quick dive into Horse Feathers (because The Cocoanuts or Animal Crackers felt a little too obvious), before welcoming Craig Shemin for a look at the studio’s ongoing history. Then we take questions from the audience, and are joined by the great Cinco Paul, whose Schmigadoon! is set to premiere on Broadway. Finally, we make a special announcement about an upcoming project before Cinco serenades us with a closing song.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 91 Whatever Will B. Johnstone (featuring Meg Farrell)

    91 Whatever Will B. Johnstone (featuring Meg Farrell)
    Apr 1 2026
    We welcome ethnomusicologist Meg Farrell, the great-granddaughter of Will B. Johnstone—an unsung hero of the Marx story who helped set the template for their act with I’ll Say She Is, and later contributed to Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and A Day at the Races. Meg treats us to entries from “Grandpit’s” private diaries, revealing surprising Marx Brothers tales from the 1920s, and insights into his day job as a political cartoonist. We’ll also discuss the importance of the Napoleon scene from ISSI, Johnstone’s complicated relationship with S.J. Perelman, and speculate on his specific contributions to their films.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • MBCP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    MBCP SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
    Mar 6 2026
    April 12th, 2026. NYC. A unique event.
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    5 mins
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