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The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast

Jan 26, 2026

Author James Tehrani talks about the process of researching Little Rascals/Our Gang alumni Alfalfa Switzer. The Wexner Center's Dave Filipi talks about this year's Cinema Revival program. 


Dec 15, 2025

New York Times best-selling author Scott Eyman talks about his latest book which profiles Joan Crawford. We profile Cincinnati's silent era icon Theda Bara.


Oct 27, 2025

Stewart Lee of the Golden Silent Films podcast drops by to give a rundown of the Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, Joseph Rubin discusses scoring The Phantom of the Opera, and Dennis Barrie talks about curating the Hollwood on the Cuyahoga exhibit at Western Reserve Historical Society's Cleveland History Center. 


Sep 28, 2025

We profile actress Louise Beavers who is best known for playing in 1934's Imitation of Life. She struggled to find meaningful roles throughout her career because of her race.

Rodney Bowcock recommends a serial. 


Aug 28, 2025

Emily Laurance of the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium discusses how the event began and which screenings we can look forward to in September.