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Welcome to Frasier On Film - the Frasier TV show podcast with a twist.
Each episode of the podcast visits each episode of Frasier across its 11-series run. But our main focus isn’t on the good Dr. himself. No, no! It’s going to be one of the guest appearances on the show that week. That could be one of the many A-listers who called into Frasier’s KACL radio show or just someone who made a fleeting appearance at Cafe Nervosa.
We’ll delve into that actor’s backstory, look over their cinematic offerings and deep-dive into one movie specifically. By the end, we’ll see if we can make a connection between their character in Frasier and their character in the film we’ve just talked about.
So you’ll be hearing about icons and wash-ups. Legends and startlets. Sherry drinkers and beer guzzlers. Blockbusters and B-movies. It’s going to be an education in it all!
But what if you don’t really watch Frasier? That’s fine, you’ll probably know the actors we’re talking about. Don’t really know the actors we’re talking about? That’s fine too, you’ll know the movies! So whether you’re a fan of Frasier or you're a fan of film, this is the podcast for you.
So pull up your favourite bar stool at McGinty’s, tell the wine club you’ll be running late. Because this is Frasier On Film and I’m your host, Ben Murray.
And you’re listening…
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"Dear God Frasier, we've stumbled upon Hell's waiting room." It's mega-length episode time, which can only mean I've been joined by a guest for this week's episode. Justin Webb from the very excellent Record Rotations podcast (https://www.instagram.com/record_rotations/) joins me to discuss Frasier, Malcolm McDowell, and his first time watch of A Clockwork Orange! Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 08:56 Frasier Talk: Frasier breaks martin's heart when he swaps his duct-tape ridden chair for a vibrating...
"Dr. Crane, your glockenspiel has sprung to life!" Welcome to Frasier on Video Games! Yes - what if Frasier was a point and click adventure from the mid-90s? This is an exciting one folks - our man of the hour Dean Erickson hasn't really acted in anything other than Frasier and this absolute cult favourite video game from the 90s. So strap in as we play-along for the first few hours of the game. A truly nostalgic indulgent episode for me, but also a chance to explore a man whose been involved...
"No, Maris is a little strange. Lilith... is weird!" Finally a core cast member gets their moment in the sun! And this one needs it. It's the ice queen herself, Lilith. Or should I say Bebe Neuwirth. The very lovely Bebe Neuwirth so lets not have any barbs or attacks like the character she played on the show would get. We'll be covering the entirety of her career, from her casting in Cheers through to her progression to Queen of Broadway. The film we'll be focusing on is the Alec Baldwin/Nico...
"That would have been a very dramatic exit, if only her room was down that hall." Well this episode is at threat of having the main guest, Robert Miano, overshadowed by the recent death of Michael Madsen. Miano is our focus though, the Sonny Red to Michael Madsen's Sonny Black in this episodes spotlight movie; Donnie Brasco. Miano is also an on screen guest in this week's episode of Frasier. There's a theme somewhere in the roles he chooses clearly! Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 03:02 Frasier...
"No way... No way... No... Way!" No the podcast isn't over! Yes I am still alive... Yes, the responsibilities of researching, hosting, editing and releasing this show solo are becoming painfully apparent. Thanks for listening! Here's a fun one for you Frasier fans and fans of 80s nostalgia movies. First time watch of the cult favourite The Monster Squad for me, as we dive into Ashley Bank's career - famous for eating cookie dough with Frasier after cutting him down to size! Timestamps: ...
"Did you ah, play some games? Well, I mean, board games! Not that you were bored - or excited... well, not that I'd know anything - or should!" The longest episode yet for an incredible guest. Not just Elijah Wood. I mean Julio from The Contrarians podcast! Listen in as we discuss all the things that make Elijah (and Austin) weird before we unpack Liev Schreiber's directorial debut Everything Is Illuminated. You can check out Julio and Alex over at The Contrarians Podcast here: ht...
How much more appetizing food always becomes when you add the word "log." What's this? Christmas in May? Well this is what happens when you plan way in advance. You end up recording a Christmas episode in December but releasing it in Spring. But who cares? We could all use a little Christmas spirit throughout the year. Nobody more, than the miserable wretch that Ben Stiller plays in this week's film of the week! Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 04:00 Frasier Talk: Frasier blows up with Martin an...
"Niles, you don't even pump your own gas." Frasier On Film welcomes our first-ever guest actor from the series! Actress Maddie Corman joins us for today's episode to discuss a fascinating career spanning-several decades and including some career highlights from starring in a sitcom with George C Scott through to her iconic role as Polly in Seven Minutes In Heaven (starring opposite Jennifer Connelly). Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 04:37 Frasier Talk: Frasier contemplates his own mortality fol...
"God, I wish I'd fired you when I had the chance!" Frasier's big-mouth strikes again - he blabs and gets Bob Bulldog Briscoe's butt bounced right outta the bloody building. Too many b-word's, the last one was a reach. Anyway, that's the show this week and our focus, INCREDIBLY, is on Jay Leno this time! Leno made one feature film performance in his career, outside of his talk show. It was opposite Pat Morita in the film COLLISION COURSE. A white whale of a film to track down. But I did. And m...
"You make me want to stuff my face full of egg rolls and... I don't know what." It's time to reach back into the past and check out one of the few Carl Reiner feature film performances. Russian suspicion, conspiracy and full-blown panic are afoot... But it's OK, because Alan Arkin has a funny moustache! Meanwhile, over on Frasier, we get the first appearance from the deliciously devilish Harriet Sansom Harris as Frasier's agent Bebe Glazer. Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 03:11 Frasier Talk: Fr...
"They've already looked up your skirt and they've seen everything there is to see." It's a crossover episode which means it's a BUMPER episode! I'm joined by my best friend and long-term podcasting partner FilmBusters Paul (of @filmbusterspod @dcandproud fame) for this episode which dives deep into a classic episode of Frasier, a fascinating woman and an iconic film. Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 04:12 Frasier Talk: Martin's caught being a dirty dog... Or is there more to the story than meets the e...
"What's your stomach have to say about this?" Episode 7 and I cannot believe this film is not better known. We may be focusing on Bruno Kirby this week, and all respect due to him, but it's Marlon Brando's appearance in The Freshman which will steal the conversation. It's basically the Don Corleone all over again. Played for laughs - but played entirely straight. Who else but Joe Pesci's sound-alike could be our reason for visiting this insane cinematic offering? Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 03:08...
"We may be barbarians, but we pay for our pillaging." Episode 6 and it's hands down the worst film so far on this journey. I should also add a HUGE Trigger-Warning (we have a wild Donald Trump appearance). Two Weeks Notice really is as bad as it can get. But hopefully our guest this week Robert Klein can save the episode! Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 02:47 Frasier Talk: Frasier gets egg on his face when a bald artist leads him to consider vandalising an art gallery. 10:18 Robert Klein Talk: He's a...
"There are a million stories in the naked city. Now if we could just find a naked one." Episode 5 and I hope you're ready to unpack and rehash some childhood phobias and traumas because we're about to explore Jeff Daniels (yes, he of Dumb And Dumber fame), by way of revisiting Arachnophobia! Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 02:43 Frasier Talk: Frasier proves he is light years ahead of streaming platforms like Netflix, by combining telescopes and a desire for interesting stories in the buildi...
"All that's missing is a mariachi band!" Episode 4 and we tackle more than a few prickly issues today as we deep dive into Joe Mantegna's career (courtesy of a few David Mamet sidebars). Yes, most of us know him for his cartoonish embodiment of Fat Tony on The Simpsons. But how does he hold up as an actor in his own right? And what can we make of his politics? Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 03:03 Frasier Talk: Frasier has to decide if he's man or chicken, when he's challenged to a fight by newsp...
"Sherry, Niles?” Episode 3! Make or break time for the podcast! We’ve had the big guns come out to play in Episode 1 & 2 (Linda Hamilton & Christopher Reeve) - now it’s time to take a chance on a complete unknown (to me at least!). Have to say, it’s been my favourite episode to research and record so far. Hope that you guys have a similar experience! Timestamps: 02:20 Intro 03:36 Frasier Talk: Frasier and Niles go full snob as their dad Martin takes them to his favourite restaurant,...
“Well aren’t you a little hot house orchid!” Episode 2! You came back?! Well, you’ll be glad to hear COVID still kicking my ass. The voice improves by episode 3, I promise. Until then let’s continue pulling out the big guns early, it’s Christopher Reeve’s turn to shine on this week’s Frasier On Film. Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 02:42 Frasier Talk: Frasier struggles to carve out his own safe space as he adjusts to have family, co-workers and friends surround him on all sides! 08:20 Christo...
"Golden Acres. We care, so you don't have to." Hi! Welcome, to the inaugural Frasier On Film episode. All first episodes of a podcast are infamously great, right? No chance I'll look back on this one and cringe in the years to come. Off to a great start - you'll have to excuse my voice as it succumbed to the mighty COVID in the second half of this episode. Timestamps: 01:30 Intro 03:41 Frasier Talk: Our motley crew of companions assemble as Frasier settles into his new life in Seattle! 1...
1Introductions are in order I suppose! Welcome to Frasier On Film - the Frasier TV show podcast with a twist. Each episode of the podcast visits each episode of Frasier across its 11-series run. But our main focus isn’t on the good Dr. himself. No, no! It’s going to be one of the guest appearances on the show that week. That could be one of the many A-listers who called into Frasier’s KACL radio show or just someone who made a fleeting appearance at Cafe Nervosa. We’ll delve into th...
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