The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Patrick shares the entire first chapter from his upcoming book Laurel & Hardy: Silents
As we enter the final few days of the Kickstarter campaign for Laurel & Hardy: Silents, Patrick thanks those who have supported the project so far and reminds anyone still to make their pledge that time is running out.
The Kickstarter campaign closes on July 31st 2026. Any late pledges after this date will be charged at a higher rate, so don't miss the deadline and get your copy of this unique boxed set of books celebrating Laurel and Hardy's silent era at the discounted Kickstarter price.
Visit the Kickstarter pledge page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laurelandhardybooks/laurel-and-hardy-silents?ref=user_menu
Or visit the book's page on the Podcast's website: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books

On Saturday, May 16th, Patrons of The Laurel and Hardy Podcast gathered online for another meeting of our Fraternally Yours community to discuss the boys' classic short, The Hoose-Gow. It was another well-attended event, and our good friend and expert, Randy Skretvedt, joined us, too. In addition to discussing the film, Randy announced the imminent release of his next book, Laurel & Hardy: Movie Scripts, Volume Three. In addition, Patrick and Russ gave a short presentation, including a sneak peek at several chapters of their forthcoming book, Laurel & Hardy: Silents.
Please note: the pre-launch page on Kickstarter for Laurel & Hardy: Silents is now live! Please follow the link to register your interest and be the first to secure your copy of this very exclusive and limited release. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laurelandhardybooks/laurel-and-hardy-silents

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
For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
To contact Patrick, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theboys@laurelandhardyfilms.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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This bonus episode finally lifts the lid on Patrick and Russ's long-awaited book project, Laurel & Hardy: Silents. Eight years in the making, this exclusive limited edition book(s) promises to be the definitive record of Stan and Ollie's silent era and will be the only book to publish every available production still for these classic, formative comedies.
Patrick and Russ are joined by a friend of the podcast, Chris Seguin, as they discuss the genesis, the transformative production process and the final physical product. Also included in the conversation are details of how to order, the cost and the predicted timescale.
In addition to all this, the tables are turned, as Patrick and Russ both face the Atoll Question!
Visit the Laurel & Hardy: Silents Kickstarter page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laurelandhardybooks/laurel-and-hardy-silents
For more information on Laurel & Hardy: Silents, to join the mailing list or watch the promotional videos, visit the boys' website at https://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/books
To become part of the new 'Fraternally Yours' 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 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 YoursFacebook 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

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
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