The Laurel & Hardy Podcast

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!
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
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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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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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These are the edited highlights of the second online meeting of the podcast's 'Fraternally Yours' discussion group. The group's main objective was to watch and discuss the boys' classic short, Men O'War, but during the session, we digressed and covered a lot of other ground as well - all Laurel & Hardy related, of course!
There were a number of members present, from several countries, including the USA, the UK and Canada and as an added delight, we were also joined by Laurel and Hardy experts and friends of the Podcast, Randy Skretvedt and Glenn Mitchell.
If you'd like to take part in the next online group session, and you're not already a member of the Plumtree Tier on my Patreon page, just follow the link below, sign up, and we look forward to welcoming you for the next meeting - and you never know which special guests may drop in for a chat too!
Join us today on Patreon.com, simply click here: https://www.patreon.com/c/u88010194/membership
For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast and my forthcoming epic book, Laurel & Hardy: Silents, visit my website: www.laurelandhardyfilms.com

In this special bonus episode of The Laurel and Hardy Podcast, Patrick chats with actor Jeffrey Weissman about his love for Laurel and Hardy and his experiences playing Stan Laurel for Universal Studios for the best part of two decades. Included in the discussion, Jeffrey recalls how he first discovered the boys, how he met Anita Garvin, Dick Van Dyke and Buster's widow, Eleanor Keaton.  
Jeffrey is perhaps best known for his role in Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider and also for stepping into the part of George McFly in both of the blockbuster sequels to Back to the Future.
For more information on The Laurel & Hardy Podcast, visit: https://www.laurelandhardyfilms.com/
For more information on Jeffrey Weissman visit: https://www.jeffreyweissman.com/

On 30th August 2025, the Fraternally Yours group held its inaugural online meeting. Initially focused on group discussions around the Laurel and Hardy short, Perfect Day, the conversation also drifted into other areas, including the 2018 Stan and Ollie movie.
Hosted by Patrick Vasey, the group consisted of several of the podcast's patrons from the UK and North America, who are signed up to the Plumtree tier on Patreon.com. In addition, the session's special guests were Chris Seguin, a classic comedy aficionado from Canada, and Patrick's Laurel & Hardy business partner, Russ Babidge.
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