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Noel Thingvall and Michael May are joined by a variety of guests to discuss the Tarzan films in chronological order

Episode 26: Tarzan and the Slave Girl (1950) 05/16/2024

Episode 26: Tarzan and the Slave Girl (1950) Michael and Noel kick off the 1950s era of Tarzan movies with Lex Barker's second appearance as the ape man. Lee Sholem is back in the director's chair, but there's a new Jane as Vanessa Brown becomes the first of many actors to rotate through the role for the rest of Barker's run. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/31333012

Episode 25: 1940s Recap 09/25/2020

Episode 25: 1940s Recap Michael, Noel, and guest David May review the decade in which Tarzan fully became king not only of the jungle, but also all of pop culture. We re-discuss the move of the film series from MGM to RKO under Sol Lesser's leadership while also covering the many comics and film imitators like Nyoka the Jungle Girl and Jo-Jo the Congo King. Opening music from Terry and the Pirates by Lee Zahler Closing music from Bomba the Jungle Boy by Edward J Kay /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/16119815

Episode 24: Tarzan's Magic Fountain (1949) 05/22/2020

Episode 24: Tarzan's Magic Fountain (1949) Noel and Michael watch the last Tarzan movie of the 1940s, in which Johnny Weissmuller has been replaced as the ape man by Lex Barker. They discuss Barker's alarming post-Tarzan behavior and how knowing that affects viewing his work, including Tarzan's Magic Fountain. And they also bid farewell to Brenda Joyce in her last appearance as Jane. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/14521754

Episode 23: Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) 03/06/2020

Episode 23: Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) Michael and Noel wrap up the Johnny Weissmuller era the same way , with guest Ron Marz (Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Catwoman, ), who'd just returned from South Africa with stories of an actual safari . It's mermaids in Mexico and memoirs about mammals in this very special episode. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/13401611

Episode 22: Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) 05/13/2019

Episode 22: Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) Noel and Michael are joined by Tim from to discuss Johnny Sheffield's last film as Boy. In many ways, Tarzan and the Huntress is a return to form for the series. Noel, Michael, and Tim talk about whether or not that's a good thing. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/9749954

Episode 21: Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946) 03/06/2019

Episode 21: Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946) Michael and Noel welcome Carlin Trammel (, , ) for a jam-packed episode about leopard cults, home invasions, '50s sitcoms, colonialism, and Acquanetta. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/8894159

Episode 20: Tarzan and the Amazons (1945) 12/24/2018

Episode 20: Tarzan and the Amazons (1945) Noel and Michael are joined by returning guest Melissa Kaercher (, ) to discuss teenage Boy, the return of Jane, and a hidden civilization of warrior women in Sol Lesser and Johnny Weissmuller's third collaboration for RKO. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/8027228

Episode 19: Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943) 11/26/2018

Episode 19: Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943) Michael and Noel are joined by Paxton Holley (, , , ) to talk about Tarzan and Boy's spy adventure in the Sahara. It's an atypical Tarzan film and Pax - who's relatively fresh to the series - has lots of questions. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/7683065

Episode 18: Tarzan Triumphs (1943) 08/29/2018

Episode 18: Tarzan Triumphs (1943) As Sol Lesser and RKO take over the Tarzan series from MGM, Noel and Michael welcome back guest Christopher Mills who helped review Lesser's first Tarzan film, Tarzan the Fearless, on Episode 8 of the podcast. In this new episode, we discuss whether the post-MGM series is in good hands, but also talk about the absence of Jane and of course Tarzan vs. Nazis. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6977219

Episode 17: Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) 07/18/2018

Episode 17: Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) Michael and Noel are joined by writer Martin Powell (Dark Horse Comics' Jungle Tales of Tarzan, ) to discuss the final chapter in MGM's Tarzan series. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6823876

Episode 16: Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941) 05/18/2018

Episode 16: Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941) Noel and Michael are joined again by Evie () to discuss the penultimate MGM Tarzan film, Tarzan's Secret Treasure, with Reginald Owen, Barry Fitzgerald, and Tom Conway's sinister mustache. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6602836

Episode 15: 1930s Recap 03/21/2018

Episode 15: 1930s Recap Michael, Noel, and guest David May review the decade that changed Tarzan forever in the public eye. We discuss not just the wild success of MGM and Johnny Weissmuller's interpretation, but the Burroughs novels from the decade as well as imitators from Bomba to Ka-Zar. Opening music from "Echoes of the Jungle" by Duke Ellington Closing music from "The Moon of Manakoora" by Dorothy Lamour /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6385936

Episode 14: Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) 02/27/2018

Episode 14: Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939) Noel and Michael are joined by guest Alan Middleton (, to discuss the fourth MGM/Johnny Weissmuller film and the introduction of a major character to the series. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6301524

Episode 13: Tarzan's Revenge (1938) 01/24/2018

Episode 13: Tarzan's Revenge (1938) Michael and Noel are joined again by David May to discuss Sol Lesser's second Tarzan movie, the much maligned Tarzan's Revenge starring Glenn Morris. Is it as bad as its reputation or is it worth watching? /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6183312

Episode 12: Toofani Tarzan (1937) 01/05/2018

Episode 12: Toofani Tarzan (1937) Noel and Michael are joined again by Melissa Kaercher (, , ), this time to talk about the first of many Bollywood Tarzan movies. Among other things, we discuss whether Toofani Tarzan is a remake or a ripoff, what Stormy Tarzan cologne would smell like, and most importantly: just what the hell is Dada? /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/6115203

Episode 11: Tarzan Escapes (1936) 10/22/2017

Episode 11: Tarzan Escapes (1936) David May returns as guest when Michael and Noel jump back to MGM for the third movie in the Johnny Weissmuller series: Tarzan's Return. Or was it Tarzan and the Vampires? No, wait, The Capture of Tarzan. Oh, that's right: Tarzan Escapes! Featuring studio meddling, killer iguanas, the Hayes Code, and what happens when you let the monkey cook the roast. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5863581

Episode 10: The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935) 09/24/2017

Episode 10: The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935) Noel and Michael are joined by guest Melissa Kaercher (, ) to discuss Edgar Rice Burroughs' sole attempt at financing a Tarzan serial himself (with co-producer/actor Ashton Dearholt). We talk about the extremely troubled production, from its poor planning and even poorer sound to its Mayan space queens and wife-swapping producers. Was anything good able to come of the mess? Tune in and find out! /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5760875

Episode 9: Tarzan and His Mate (1934) 08/09/2017

Episode 9: Tarzan and His Mate (1934) Michael and Noel are joined by Kay from and the Hyperspace Theories podcast to talk about MGM's second Tarzan film. Inspired by King Kong and a pivotal film in the history of the Hays Code, Tarzan and His Mate offers a lot to discuss. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5623608

Episode 8: Tarzan the Fearless (1933) 07/23/2017

Episode 8: Tarzan the Fearless (1933) Noel and Michael are joined by writer (Femme Noir, Gravedigger, Perils on Planet X, and the excellent blog ) to discuss Tarzan the Fearless, a 12-chapter serial starring Buster Crabbe (Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon) and Julie Bishop (The Black Cat). It's also the first Tarzan film by legendary Tarzan producer Sol Lesser. Opening music from Tarzan the Fearless Closing music from "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5564517

Episode 7: Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) 06/24/2017

Episode 7: Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) Michael and Noel welcome special guest, comics writer Ron Marz (Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Catwoman, ) to talk about the first in the MGM/Weissmuller series: the iconic Tarzan the Ape Man. Opening music from "Voo Doo Dance" by George Richelavie (arranged by Paul Marquardt and Fritz Stahlberg) Closing music from "Tarzan and Rain," /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5477344

Episode 6: 1910s and '20s Recap 05/06/2017

Episode 6: 1910s and '20s Recap Noel and Michael review the stories that influenced and were influenced by Tarzan up through 1929. Starting with Gilgamesh and ending with Tarzan the Tiger, we talk about Tarzan books, comics, and theater as well as connections to H Rider Haggard, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Mickey Mouse. Opening music from "Wild Cat" by Eddie Lang and Joe Venuti Closing music from "Diga Diga Doo" by Duke Ellington /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5332809

Episode 5: Tarzan the Tiger (1929) 04/08/2017

Episode 5: Tarzan the Tiger (1929) Michael and Noel wrap up the 1920s with guest David May and another 15-chapter serial. This time it's director Henry McRae's Tarzan the Tiger, starring Frank Merrill as Tarzan, Natalie Kingston as Jane, and Kithnou as Queen La of Opar. There's treasure, amnesia, and (thanks to this being a transitional film into the sound era) our first listen at a Tarzan yell. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5248819

Episode 4: Tarzan and the Golden Lion (1927) 03/01/2017

Episode 4: Tarzan and the Golden Lion (1927) Noel and Michael are joined this month by Evie () to discuss JP McGowan's Tarzan and the Golden Lion featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs' hand-picked Tarzan actor, Tarzan's sister(!), and Boris Karloff in blackface. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5128874

Episode 3: The Adventures of Tarzan (1921) 01/20/2017

Episode 3: The Adventures of Tarzan (1921) Michael and Noel are joined once again by David May to discuss Elmo Lincoln's return to the role of Tarzan in the 1921 serial The Adventures of Tarzan. Parts of it are lost, but has edited the remaining footage together, so we talk about how that worked, whether our opinions of Lincoln have changed since Tarzan of the Apes, and the introduction of some important elements of Tarzan lore. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/5009089

Episode 2: The Son of Tarzan (1920) 12/10/2016

Episode 2: The Son of Tarzan (1920) Noel and Michael are joined again by David May to discuss the silent, 15-chapter serial, The Son of Tarzan, starring P. Dempsey Tabler as Tarzan, Karla Schramm as Jane, Gordon Griffith and Mae Giraci as young Korak and Meriem, and Kamuela C. Searle and Nita Martan as adult Korak and Meriem. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/4902477

Episode 1: Tarzan of the Apes (1918) 11/18/2016

Episode 1: Tarzan of the Apes (1918) Noel and Michael are joined again by Michael's son David to discuss Scott Sidney's silent Tarzan of the Apes, starring Gordon Griffith and Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan and Enid Markey as Jane. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/4843147

Episode 0: In Which We Enter the Jungle 11/10/2016

Episode 0: In Which We Enter the Jungle Noel and Michael are joined by special guest David May to build our jungle cabin and move in. We discuss our history with Tarzan (in film and otherwise), jungle adventures in general, and the format for the show. /episode/index/show/greystoked/id/4819789

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