The Valley of the Dolls Podcast

Ep#9: Happy 100th Birthday Judy Garland with Benn Garner

Celebrating Judy Garland on what would've been her 100th birthday.  I'm joined in conversation with my friend and fellow Judy - Benn Garner!  We look at the centennial ce

Ep#8: Marilyn Monroe - myths and misconceptions with Laura Saxby

I am joined in conversation with Laura Saxby - Marilyn fan and creator behind Our Marilyn Monroe website and Instagram.  We discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding M

Ep#7: Judy Garland's Star is Re-Born (Part Two)

This is the long overdue part two of a two part deep dive into the conception, production and legacy of the 1954 musical drama "A Star Is Born". In this episode I look a

Ep#5: Bette Davis and collecting classic films chat with Alex Rigg

I am joined in conversation with Alex Rigg fellow Bette Davis enthusiast and classic Hollywood film collector.  We talk about the home media market and how to build out y

Ep#4: Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland film chat with Benn Garner

I am joined in conversation with friend and fellow Judy Garland enthusiast Benn Garner. We look at the film teaming of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.  Our views on thes

MINI-SODE - "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943)

MINI-SODE shedding some fresh spotlight on "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943) Research material for this episode listed below. Frickie, J (2003) Judy Garland: A Portrait in

Ep#3: Joan Crawford's later film work chat with Kristen Lopez

I am joined in conversation with IndieWire editor and Ticklish Business co-host Kristen Lopez.   We look at the later work of Joan Crawford and it's relevance in her car

Ep#2: The 1960's film work of Marilyn Monroe

I'm taking a look at the 1960's film work of Marilyn Monroe.  A factual audio essay. I will be joined in conversation with the host of YouTubes's Hidden Hollywood, Savan

The Valley of the Dolls Trailer

Coming November 2020. Follow us on Instagram @thevalleyofthedolls_pod for updates and media supplements.