Best Alicia Shaw Podcasts (2025)

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“Ex-Communicated” with Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, Jordan Donica, and Sonja Warfield 1:10:00

2d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers circle back with Gilded Age veterans Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, then hear what it’s like to be a newcomer to the show from Jordan Donica (Dr. William Kirkland). Lastly, the two talk with series writer and executive producer Sonja Warfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…

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#208: Dangerous When Wet (1953) 49:11

6d ago49:11

49:11

Summer comes to a close and we're saying farewell to the beach with Esther Williams and the 1953 movie Dangerous When Wet. It's been a minute since we've disagreed on a movie and we look at Williams as a swimming star, her relationship with Fernando Lamas, and Kristen does dramatic readings from Williams's autobiography. This episode was created th…

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“If You Want to Cook an Omelette” with Harry Richardson, David Crockett, and Deborah Kampmeier 1:15:10

9d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers chat with Harry Richardson about what it’s been like playing Larry Russell, then hear more about the season’s arc from executive producer David Crockett. Later, the two get the behind the scenes scoop on shooting major moments with director Deborah Kampmeier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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“A Different World” with Ben Ahlers, Bob Shaw, and Douglas Purver 1:16:05

16d ago1:16:05

1:16:05

Ben Ahlers joins the show to give his insight on Jack’s rise through the ranks. Later, hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers hear from production designer Bob Shaw and visual effects supervisor Douglas Purver on all that went into bringing Gilded Age New York, Newport, and Sidmouth Castle to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

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#207: Beach Blanket Bingo (1965 with John Malahy) 55:21

20d ago55:21

55:21

John Malahy, author of the literal book on Summer Movies, joins us on the beach with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello for a discussion on 1965's Beach Blanket Bingo. John, Emily and Kristen talk about what makes a summer movie, the power of Frankie and Annette, and why Harvey Lembeck is the world's oldest teenager. Buy John's book wherever you …

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“Marriage is a Gamble” with Taissa Farmiga and Kasia Walicka Maimone 1:08:07

23d ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Taissa Farmiga joins hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers to talk about what it takes to bring Gladys’ marriage arc to life. Later, costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone sits down with the two to give insight into all that went into dressing the cast for the wedding day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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“Love Is Never Easy” with Denée Benton and Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar 1:10:01

30d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers talk with Denée Benton about Peggy’s evolving storyline, and what it’s like to portray this era of Black history. Then, co-executive producer Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar joins the pair to talk about the history behind what gets shown onscreen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#206: Jaws (1975 with Christopher Shaw Myers) 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

You're gonna need a bigger boat to listen to this episode! We're hitting the water and trying to avoid becoming a hot lunch with a look at the 50th anniversary of Jaws. Christopher Shaw Myers, author and nephew to star Robert Shaw, joins us to break down the movie's significance, Shaw's performance, and why Peter Benchley's book sucks. Buy Christop…

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“What the Papers Say” with Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, and Michael Engler 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers talk with Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector about the tensions in the Russell household and what’s driving their characters. Then, executive producer and director Michael Engler joins the show to talk about this season of The Gilded Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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“Who Is in Charge Here?” with Julian Fellowes, Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon 1:22:34

1M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

It’s 1884, and New York society is the wild west — competitive betrothals, divorces, and business deals aplenty. Join hosts Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers as they unravel the power dynamics at play on 61st Street. The two sit down with Aunts Ada and Agnes, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski themselves, as well as the mind behind it all, Lord Julian…

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#205: High and Low (1963 with Scott McGee) 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

International Month comes to a close with a look at Akira Kurosawa's contemporary noir feature High and Low! And who better to join us than TCM producer and author Scott McGee. Scott joins Kristen and Emily to talk about this morality tale, its connections to today's society, and what the "right type" of wealthy man can look like. Buy Scott's book …

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Coming Soon: The Official Gilded Age Podcast Season 3 1:29

2M ago1:29

1:29

The HBO Original Series The Gilded Age is back, and so is The Official Gilded Age Podcast. Join hosts Alicia Malone (TCM) and Tom Meyers (The Bowery Boys) as they parse through characters’ storylines – and the real history that inspired them. Hear from cast and crew about what it takes to bring this slice of Gilded Age society to life. Learn more a…

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#204: International Month — Seven Samurai (1954 with Alicia Malone) 57:13

2M ago57:13

57:13

We're going on vacation through the world of classic film! Yes, International Month is back. But unless the previous two years, where we did two movies from different countries, we're spending June in one country with a single director: Akira Kurosawa. TCM host and author of the new book TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cine…

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#203: The Old Man Is Still Alive (with Karina Longworth) 44:35

3M ago44:35

44:35

You Must Remember This host Karina Longworth sits down with us to talk about the new season of her show, "The Old Man Is Still Alive." We discuss which directors weathered the collapse of the studio system best, why Stanley Donen's Blame It On Rio gets so much guff, and John Huston's third act celebration. This episode was created thanks to our Pat…

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#202: TCM Classic Film Festival Audio 1:14:30

3M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Another TCM Classic Film Festival has come and gone, but whether you were on the ground in LA or you couldn't make it, Ticklish Biz has you covered with some great audio from the festival. We start off with Ben Mankiewicz, and Elle and Dakota Fanning introducing Michelle Pfeiffer at her hand and footprint ceremony. Then it's Alicia Malone and actor…

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#201: Nancy Kwan Interview 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

Flower Drum Song star Nancy Kwan sits down with Ticklish Business in anticipation of her new autobiography! Nancy talks about being discovered young, what her costars were like, and more. We also talk about the joys of actor James Shigeta. Buy The World of Nancy Kwan now. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Danny David Floyd G…

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TCM's Eddie Muller Talks 'Dark City Dames' 1:12:17

5M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

TCM's "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller joins us once again to discuss the women of his latest book Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir. Eddie chats about interviewing some of the most iconic film noir women and how his new book seeks to tell their stories more fully. You can pre-order Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir before …

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Interview With Merle Oberon Biographer Mayukh Sen 44:04

5M ago44:04

44:04

Your eyes don't deceive you! Ticklish Business is back, kinda. Kristen sits down with author Mayukh Sen to talk all about Merle Oberon, the subject of Sen's latest book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star. Sen breaks down the stereotypes about Oberon he wanted to dispel and how she was able to rise above Hollywood racis…

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The Podcast Hidden In The Leaves: A Naruto Podcast - Pass or Fail! Survival Excercise! 1:13:19

7M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Join Alicia and Caleb as they dig in to one of the first real fights. Please give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram @tphitlnaruto.podcastBy Alicia Shaw & Caleb Shaw

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Simon Adler (Windstar Enterprises, Radiolab) 35:30

9M ago35:30

35:30

I recently posted a video that was a lot different from a typical DTG video. In it, I show a... thing that someone sent me, and that sends me down a rabbit hole trying to figure out what it is. Honestly, if you haven't seen the video, you should watch that first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfRSBEqueL8 Today I'm bringing you my full conversatio…

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#198: The Wizard of Oz (1939, with Front Row Classics) 1:09:00

9M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Kristen and Emily return with Front Row Classics podcast host Brandon Davis to celebrate the release of Wicked by looking at the film that started it all: 1939's The Wizard of Oz. The trio discuss Judy Garland's casting, the economics of Oz, and various rumors. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Danny David Floyd Don…

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#197: The Shining (1980 with Lee Unkrich) 1:03:28

9M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

It's All Hallows Eve and we're closing out spooky season with a legendary Halloween treat. Director and Shining historian Lee Unkrich joins Kristen to discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of The Shining. The pair discuss the nature of adaptation, Shelley Duvall's performance (RIP), and why it still holds up today. This episode was created than…

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#196: The Tingler (1959) 52:35

10M ago52:35

52:35

Halloween inches ever closer much like the centipede? earwig? that dominates William Castle's 1959 horror film The Tingler. Emily and Kristen discuss Bill Castle and his gimmicks, Vincent Price, and why Warren Chapin might be the worst doctor character ever. This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Danny David Floyd Donna …

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#195: Night of the Living Dead (1968 with Levie Isaaks) 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Emily and Kristen may be a week later than usual but spooky season kicks off with a bang as the duo talk George Romero's 1968 feature Night of the Living Dead! And along for the ride is acclaimed cinematographer Levie Isaaks. Levie, watching this for the first time (!), discusses the film's impact, what Tobe Hooper took for Texas Chain Saw Massacre…

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#194: Superman (1978 with Jon Bogdanove) 1:09:32

11M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a new episode! Kristen and Emily are back celebrating the release of the Christopher Reeve doc Super/Man with a discussion of the 1978 film that made Reeve a star. And joining us is legendary comic artist Jon Bogdanove. We talk about why this superhero movie is different than others, Valerie Perrine stealing the show…

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#193: Anne of the Thousand Days (1969 with Vulgar History) 1:07:11

11M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

It's Kristen's birthday which means she's picking the movie! Things take a turn for the historical with special guest Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast to discuss 1969's Anne of the Thousand Days. We discuss Hollywood's love of historical episodes in the late-1960s, Richard Burton bringing the cringe, and why Anne Boleyn is still a woman we …

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#192: Laurent Bouzereau Interview ('Faye') 47:13

12M ago47:13

47:13

Director Laurent Bouzereau accepted the challenge telling Faye Dunaway's story to the world. Faye is the result and it is such an insightful exploration into an actress who remains misunderstood (and iconic) to this day! Ticklish Business was fortunate to interview Bouzereau and discuss working with Dunaway, comparisons between this doc and Bouzere…

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#191: Nanette Burstein Interview (Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes) 40:00

12M ago40:00

40:00

This was initially intended to be a bonus episode but with Emily and I navigating various personal things we've decided to make this an official episode and it's a good one! Director Nanette Burstein joins us to discuss her new feature, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. We discuss Elizabeth Taylor's fame, the rumors that continue to swirl about her…

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#190: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964, International Month) 58:00

1y ago58:00

58:00

Our vacation around the world of classic film comes to a close, but what an episode to celebrate with. Kristen is out this week but Emily and Samantha are back in the saddle to talk about Jacques Demy's fabulous French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. The pair discuss Catherine Deneuve, French fashion and that bittersweet ending. This episode wa…

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Jason Koebler - 404 Media 34:13

1y ago34:13

34:13

We're in the middle of some big shifts with the Internet right now, so as part of my iPod month, I called up Jason Koebler of 404 Media to talk about the state of the Internet, and how he's navigating it with 404 Media. Make sure and check out 404's YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@UC7YMZb0X_W06ToOazhFuXIQ as well as their full site at www.404me…

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Thelma Schoonmaker & David Hinton Interview 45:40

1y ago45:40

45:40

It's not every day you talk to Martin Scorsese's editor AND the wife of Michael Powell, Thelma Schoonmaker. But Emily and I did as part of the release of the new documentary Made in England: The Movies of Powell and Pressburger. Schoonmaker and director David Hinton sat down with us to discuss what makes Powell and Pressburger iconic directors, The…

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189: The Battle of Algiers (1966, International Month) 52:02

1y ago52:02

52:02

Emily and Kristen move from Germany to Algeria by way of the 1966 Italian/Algerian co-production: The Battle of Algiers. We talk about Italian neo-realism, untested actors, and how war, sadly, never ages. We promise things will be peppier next episode! This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Danny David Floyd Donna Hill G…

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Revel Day (Artist, Vocalist, Songwriter) 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

Revel Day is an artist, vocalist, and songwriter who also happens to be one of the best people you could meet. As part of week 2 of my iPod series I sat down with him for a conversation about what it's like making things for the internet, his Spotify presence, staying true to yourself as an artist, as well as the music festival that he puts on in S…

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Kyle Chayka - Author, "Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture" 48:02

1y ago48:02

48:02

Algorithms are a part of our everyday life, and they help us get more of what we want, right? Well, in Kyle Chayka’s new book he argues that this has flattened culture, making the popular things more popular, and the obscure things more obscure. I read his book “Filterworld” during my iPod experiment month. I was feeling frustrated with Spotify’s a…

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#188: Pandora's Box (1929, International Month) 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

For a second year we're taking a vacation via classic film with International Month and we're starting in Germany! Looking for a silent German pre-Code? We've got you covered with a look at Louise Brooks in Pandora's Box. Hear how Lulu shook up cinema, both domestically and abroad. We also talk about the film's frank depiction of sex work and other…

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#187: Old Hollywood Pride (with Alonso Duralde) 45:27

1y ago45:27

45:27

Ticklish Business celebrates the release of Alonso Duralde's new book Hollywood Pride by discussing classic filmdom and those were LGBTQIA, including William Haines and the stories about Cary Grant. Buy Hollywood Pride! This episode was created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Danny David Floyd Donna Hill Gates Jacob Haller Jonathan Watkin…

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#186: Chinatown (1974 with Richard Roeper) 1:05:39

1y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

It's the 50th anniversary of Chinatown and we're celebrating with a discussion about it as well as our favorite LA noirs. And to help us discuss all things Los Angeles we have....Chicago Sun Times critic Richard Roeper! Richard, Kristen and Emily discuss the film's use of LA, why Faye Dunaway is magic, and some of the other movies that make us love…

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#185: Clara Bow Celebration (with David Stenn) 49:37

1y ago49:37

49:37

What happens when the It Girl of the 2020s name checks the It girl of the 1920s in her new song? You get this episode. Inspired by Taylor Swift's song, Emily and Kristen sit down with Clara Bow biographer David Stenn to talk about why Bow remains such an icon. We talk about the feminism of the 1920s, debunk some rumors, and grouse about why Babylon…

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#184: Pam Grier and 'Foxy Brown' (with Black Girl Film Club, 1974) 57:05

1y ago57:05

57:05

Britney and Ashley of the podcast Black Girl Film Club join Kristen and Emily this episode to celebrate the anniversary of Foxy Brown. The group celebrates all things Pam Grier, from her being a role model to young Black women, to being an overall badass. Listen to Black Girl Film Club on all podcast apps. This episode was created thanks to our Pat…

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#183: TCM Classic Film Festival 2024 Audio 1:07:45

1+ y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

This year's TCM Classic Film Festival has come and gone but we're bringing it back to you whether you were there or there in spirit. Introductions from North By Northwest, Gidget and Them! are included. Head over to our Patreon to hear more festival audio, including Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta talking Pulp Fiction, Jodie Foster and Steven S…

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TCM Film Festival 2024 Must-Sees (with Lara Gabrielle and Lora Stocker) 1:11:46

1+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

It's TCM Classic Film Festival time once again and we're back with a special bonus episode highlighting all our picks. Author Lara Gabrielle joins us as does Ava Gardner expert Lora Stocker to break down the questions we have about this year's festival (what does "corporate daddy" Warner Bros. Discovery have in store?) and the movies we aren't gonn…

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#182: A Hard Day's Night (1964) 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

49:43

It was a hard day's night getting this episode together after our guest backed out last minute. Thankfully, Emily is back and we're celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' cinematic debut in A Hard Day's Night. We talk about the Fab Four turned actors, the way this movie tried to sell a soundtrack, and far too many connections to Spice Wor…

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