The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

About The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

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.

Publisher

Patrick Vasey

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Mar 2020

Latest episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 61 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus 20: Laurel & Hardy: Silents - First Chapter Preview

   Host Patrick shares a preview of his upcoming book, "Laurel & Hardy: Silents," offering listeners a glimpse into the silent era of the iconic comedy duo.

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   6 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bonus 19: Fraternally Yours - The Hoose-Gow Discussion

   Host Russ and guest Randy Skretvedt, a Laurel & Hardy expert, discuss the classic short "The Hoose-Gow" and preview upcoming books.

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   6 Apr 2026

   41. The Hoose-Gow (1929) with Randy Skretvedt

   In this second of two back-to-back episodes with Laurel and Hardy expert, Randy Sketvedt, Patrick takes a deep-dive into the fascinating production history of the boys' classic 1929 short, The Hoose-Gow. Among the many things discussed are the origin of the term Hoose-Gow and the Culver City speakeasy that may have inspired the film. For more information on Patrick's forthcoming book, Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books 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)⁠https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://patreon.com/user?u=88010194%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/) To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (mailto: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)⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2920310948018755%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) To purchase CDs of the Beau Hunks Orchestra’s music contained in these podcasts, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://amzn.to/2CgeCbK)

Inside a recent episode

Bonus 20: Laurel & Hardy: Silents - First Chapter Preview

Published 23 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Chaplin's closest rival, Harold Lloyd, was also going great guns. 1921 saw the release of his first feature-length outing, a four-reeler entitled A Sailor Made Man, released on Christmas Day. Originally shot as a two-reeler, Lloyd and the Hal Roach production unit realised they had too much quality gag material to limit its length, so they kept the cameras rolling. The resultant feature, and the one that followed, Grandma's Boy, were groundbreaking comedies. Films constructed around gags, in the manner of their short reel counterparts. Lloyd's first two features showed his contemporaries what was possible in feature-length comedies. […]

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YouTube views

8,599

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

46 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

41 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

51

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