Mar 6, 202624 minS0
<p>On this episode of Matinee Idles, Scott Kurland tells the gang, Valerie Langlois and Kai Arsenault, about one of the most popular Weekend Update hosts and comedians, Norm Macdonald</p>
About this Podcast:
Host Scott Kurland takes his Co-Hosts Valerie Langlois and Johannes Crueger-Cain on a journey through old Hollywood to learn about the stars, accomplishments, and turmoil of LaLa Land.
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What is Matinee Idles about?
Host Scott Kurland takes his Co-Hosts Valerie Langlois and Johannes Crueger-Cain on a journey through old Hollywood to learn about the stars, accomplishments, and turmoil of LaLa Land.
What has Matinee Idles covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 7: Norm Macdonald (The Grassroots Comedian)" (6 March 2026, 24 minutes), "Ep. 6: Henry Mancini (The Boy Mozart)" (25 March 2025, 32 minutes), and "Ep. 5: George Reeves (From Here To Metropolis With The Wind)" (13 January 2025, 45 minutes).
How often does Matinee Idles publish?
Matinee Idles publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 7 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Matinee Idles?
Booking probability for Matinee Idles is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Matinee Idles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Matinee Idles's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Matinee Idles?
The strongest fits for Matinee Idles are Film & Video. Matinee Idles has a history audience.
About the host
Matinee Idles is a history podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Episode #6
Ep. 6: Henry Mancini (The Boy Mozart)
Mar 25, 202532 minS0<p>On this episode of Matinee Idles, Scott Kurland tells the gang, Valerie Langlois and Johannes Crueger-Cain, about one of the most popular film composers of all time Henry Mancini and his Oscars and catalog compared...
Jan 13, 202545 minS0<p>TRIGGER WARNING, viewer discretion is advised. In this latest episode of Matinee Idles Scott and Valerie tell the famous true crime story and one of the biggest mysteries of Hollywood, the story of Hollywood's first...
Jan 3, 202538 minS0<p>On this episode of Matinee Idles our host Scott Kurland tells the gang, Valerie Langlois and Johannes Crueger-Cain about a Hollywood Fairytale. From a theatrical actor to a Hollywood star and from a Hollywood star to...
Dec 6, 202449 minS0<p>Myrna Loy was the perfect movie wife, charismatic, witty, and beautiful. She was known for her ability to play off of any other actor and adapt to any and every situation. This week Scott tells her great story to...
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Nov 20, 202450 minS0<p>William Powell was one of the most charismatic leading men to hit the silver screen in the 1920s. His comedic timing was matched to no other, and he was starred in one of 1934's Best Picture nominated films, "The...
Nov 19, 202435 minS0<p>Welcome to "Matinee Idles" where you idles come to learn. On the very first episode, Scott teaches Valerie & Johannes about Hedy Lamarr. The Hollywood leading lady that was an accomplished pianist, Equestrian, and...
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