About this episode

The episode features a discussion and commentary on Charlie Chaplin's 1942 re-release of The Gold Rush.

"In the great Podcast Rush, going lucratively viral was the hope and dream of men: the ruthless siren of Maybe Being Able to Retire One Day Despite This Economy beckoning thousands to her treacherous bosom. Beckoning thousands to her unmined corners of podcastdom!" In this episode of WDWJW, we're serving up Charlie Chaplin's 1942 re-release of The Gold Rush. As a special treat to our listeners, you're welcome to tune in as if a typical episode, or (for round 2) to queue up the 1942 The Gold Rush on your preferred streaming device to watch the film: we've cut round 2 to serve as dual quiz round + synchronous audio commentary. Buzz, buzz, buzz! At time of release the 1942 version of The Gold Rush that we watched is on The Criterion Channel streaming service, or available to rent/buy on Fandango at Home . Check out Mission: Rejected Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Chris Klaniecki Contestants: Bob Killion, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin Music featured: Moonlight Sonata, III, Presto Agitato Pt. I -- Evlyn Howard-Jones (piano), 1926 Kitten on the Keys -- Zez Confrey and His Orchestra, 1922

People in this episode

Host: Chris Klaniecki

Guests: Bob Killion, J. Michael DeAngelis, John Dowgin

Topics covered

• Charlie Chaplin
• film commentary
• podcast experience
• The Gold Rush
• synchronous audio
• quiz round

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Criterion Channel, Fandango at Home

Books & works: The Gold Rush, Moonlight Sonata, Kitten on the Keys

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