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Dec. 9, 2025

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke : In celebration of his 100th birthday, this episode dives into the long, remarkable life of this one-of-a-kind TV and film legend. He gave the world iconic beloved characters, and he is a role model for positiv...

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Dec. 2, 2025

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson: A tough guy on the silver screen but a surprisingly different character in his real life. He immigrated to the land of dreams at the turn of the century, and he succeeded at making those big dreams come tr...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Jeanne Crain

Jeanne Crain: A beloved presence on the silver screen in the 1940s and 1950s, Jeanne Crain brought joy to millions. But behind the scenes, her life was often filled with heartache and tragedy. She may have had one of Hollywoo...

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Nov. 18, 2025

George Burns

George Burns: Together with his soul mate, Gracie Allen, George Burns provided the world with decades of laughs. He entertained audiences from the age of 7 to 100. The best years of his life and career were spent alongside hi...

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Nov. 11, 2025

Thelma Todd (Part Two)

Thelma Todd (Part Two:) She was one half of one of the funniest comedy duos of the early 1930s and the positive energy behind Thelma Todd's Sidewalk Cafe. She was beautiful, unique, funny, and kind. But she endured unimaginab...

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Nov. 4, 2025

Thelma Todd (Part One)

Thelma Todd (Part One:) She was one half of one of the funniest comedy duos of the early 1930s. She was beautiful, unique, funny, and kind. But she endured unimaginable tragedy in her life, too. In this episode, you will hear...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff: The original Monster of Frankenstein! He departed from the path his family wanted for his life and set forth into the world of acting. But it wouldn't be until he was in his 40s when he saw success and fame. He...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur: She built a very successful theater career and transitioned to television in the 1970s and 1980s, starring in two of the most popular shows of those decades... Maude and The Golden Girls. Her talent was strong and...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Theda Bara PART TWO

Theda Bara: Part Two Please listen to Part One before listening to this episode. In this episode, you will hear about the second half of Theda Bara's silent film career and what her life held after it was over, including the ...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Theda Bara PART ONE

Theda Bara: One of the biggest stars of the silent film era... until she wasn't. In this episode, you will hear about her childhood, the chase to her dreams, her overnight fame, and the careful image the studio curated for he...

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Sept. 30, 2025

The Life & Mystery of Marilyn Monroe (Crossover with The Wanted Files)

This is a special crossover episode with The Wanted Files Podcast. Two shows come together to discuss the life and mystery of Marilyn Monroe. Erin brings you through Marilyn's early life, rise to stardom, struggles, and her l...

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Sept. 23, 2025

James Cagney

James Cagney: A kid from a large poor family in turn-of-the century New York City who made it to the big time in Hollywood. In his time there, he continually stood up to the studio and made sure he was being compensated fairl...

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Sept. 16, 2025

Rita Hayworth

RITA HAYWORTH: The Love Goddess... The stunning femme fatale. She was raised in a world of dance and made it big as a huge Hollywood movie star. But she was stripped of choice, love, peace, and her Spanish heritage. Most peop...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Myrna Loy

MYRNA LOY: One of MGMs biggest stars of the 1930s, Myrna Loy brought a wide range of characters to life on the big screen. But it was her pairings with William Powell in the Thin Man movies that really made her stand out. Asi...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Ricky Nelson (Sensory-Sensitive)

RICKY NELSON (Sensory-sensitive... NO background/transition music) One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and te...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Ricky Nelson

RICKY NELSON: One-fourth of the beloved Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet show, Ricky Nelson grew up in the spotlight. America loved his boyish charm on the family show, and teenage girls went wild for him when he became a pop st...

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Aug. 27, 2025

Transatlantic Ocean Liner Travel During Hollywood's Golden Age (Senso…

SPECIAL EPISODE! (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of o...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Transatlantic Ocean Liner Travel During Hollywood's Golden Age!

SPECIAL EPISODE! This episode is a fun sneak peak into what kind of content you can find in our Stars of the Golden Age Patreon community! Learn all about the history of ocean liner travel, and how the race for speed and luxu...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Ginger Rogers (Sensory-Sensitive)

GINGER ROGERS (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music added) The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she beg...

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Aug. 19, 2025

Ginger Rogers

GINGER ROGERS: The story of the dance goddess, Ginger Rogers. Part of the hottest dance duo of Hollywood's golden age. Her childhood was far from typical, and she began working years before adulthood. Her life was devoted to ...

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Aug. 13, 2025

Clark Gable PART TWO (Sensory-Sensitive)

Clark Gable, Part Two (SENSORY-SENSITIVE--no background/transition music) The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoyi...

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Aug. 12, 2025

Clark Gable PART TWO

Clark Gable, Part Two: The finale of his story. This episode dives into the success of Gone with the Wind and Clark's life and career afterwards. Visit Part One before enjoying this episode. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegol...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Clark Gable PART ONE (Sensory-Sensitive)

Clark Gable (Sensory-Sensitive... no background/transition music) Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon...

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Aug. 5, 2025

Clark Gable PART ONE

Clark Gable... Rhett Butler himself! Part one discusses his childhood, early career, and Gone with the Wind. The conclusion of his story is told in part two. PATREON: patreon.com/starsofthegoldenagepodcast Episode Sources: A ...

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