Episodes

Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
#94: Marlene Dietrich, Grand Dame of Moviedom
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Special guest and director Anna Biller joins us to discuss the life, loves, and legacy of actress Marlene Dietrich.

Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
#93: Getting Loud About Silents
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Let's do a little silent film 101 and who better to speak about the silent screen than historian Fritzi Kramer?
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Next Time: It's all things Marlene Dietrich. (I incorrectly listed this as the next episode last week.)

Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
#92: A Star is Born (1954)
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
There are many versions of A Star is Born but the Ticklish Trio are discussing the best version (don't yell at us!) with this week's special guest: James Mason. Actually, make that James Duke Mason, the actor's grandson. Mason joins us to talk about his famous grandfather, the role that put him opposite Judy, and what James Mason famously said about the actress' performance.
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Next Time: It's all things Marlene Dietrich.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
#91: Anna May Wong (w/Nancy Wang Yuen)
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Historian and author Nancy Wang Yuen joins us to talk about Asian American representation in classic film, the work of Anna May Wong, and Wong's 1937 mystery Daughter of Shanghai.
Buy Nancy's book Reel Inequality.
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Next Time: A Star is Born (1954)

Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
#90: Viva Las Vegas (1964, w/Sheila O'Malley)
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Special guest Sheila O'Malley joins the Ticklish Trio on a trip to the bright lights of Las Vegas as they discuss Elvis Presley's 1964 musical Viva Las Vegas.
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Next Time: Anna May Wong and Daughter of Shanghai (1937).

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
#89: In a Lonely Place (1950, w/Eddie Muller)
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
The "Czar of Noir" himself, TCM's Eddie Muller joins the Ticklish Trio on our Road to 100 to discuss Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, and the Greek tragedy known as In a Lonely Place.
Watch TCM's Noir Alley ever Saturday night and Sunday morning on TCM.
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Next Time: We hit the bright lights of Las Vegas with Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas (1964).

Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
#88: The Invisible Woman, Polly Platt (w/Karina Longworth)
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Our Road to 100 sees us finally come together with classic film maven, Karina Longworth. Karina joins Drea and Kristen to talk about Polly Platt, women of the 1970s, and whether "Pretty Baby" is a good movie.
Listen to the new season of You Must Remember This.
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NEXT TIME: We find out what lies within In a Lonely Place (1950) with another special guest.

Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
#87: James Garner Tribute (w/Special Guest Gigi Garner)
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
James Garner's daughter Gigi talks to us about her dad, his love of animals, a (possible) rivalry with Steve McQueen, and how he stayed grounded.
Learn about the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund at its official website.
If you want to know what classic film DVDs, Blu-rays, and books are worth purchasing check out Ticklish Business' Amazon Page.
Support the podcast and get extra episodes, special gifts, and exclusive podcasts at our Patreon page.
NEXT TIME: We talk Polly Platt and the 1970s

What Is Ticklish Biz?
Ticklish Business is a classic film podcast dedicated to honoring Old Hollywood and inspiring new audiences to enjoy the Golden Era of cinema. Hosts Kimberly and Samantha, along with a bevy of special guests discuss the stars, directors, and films of the classic world.