Chaplin Talks
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsCharlie Chaplin’s official podcast hosted by Spencer Chaplin. Spencer talks to a variety of guests about their careers and influences along with a little bit of “Chaplin Talk”.
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN VS. AMERICA | Scott Eyman
March 15, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDive into the captivating world of bestselling Hollywood author and biographer Scott Eyman, a renowned film historian whose work has illuminated the glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes drama of Hollywood's Golden Age. With an unparalleled knack for storytelling and meticulous research, Eyman has crafted a legacy that resonates with cinephiles and scholars alike. In this video, we discuss Scott's new book "Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided" available online a...
Simon Pegg Interview | Chaplin Talks
January 25, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSimon Pegg is a highly versatile British actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in popular films like "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End," collectively known as the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. Pegg has also portrayed Montgomery Scott ("Scotty") in the Star Trek reboot films and featured in the Mission: Impossible series. Beyond acting, he's acclaimed for his comedic talents and has collaborated on numerous successful proj...
Martin Clunes Interview | Chaplin Talks
April 27, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBToday Spencer welcomes Actor, Tv Presenter, Director, and Documentary Filmmaker Martin Clunes. Mr. Clunes has acted and directed in many hit tv shows such as "Men Behaving Badly", and had and an 18 year stint in the tv show "Doc Martin" which was produced by his own company. He also visited my grandfather's home in Vevey, Switzerland after his directorial debut film "Staggered" won multiple awards on the festival circuit. So strap yourself in as we explore and discuss Martin's incredible ca...
Richard Herring Grew A 'Hitler' Toothbrush Moustache | Chaplin Talks
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week's guest is comedian Richard Herring. Richard talks about how the 'toothbrush moustache' has come to symbolize Nazi infamy (when worn by Hitler), when it used to be a symbol of comedy (when worn by Charlie Chaplin). He grew a toothbrush moustache as a social experiment and went on a stand up comedy tour of England to reclaim the toothbrush moustache for Charlie Chaplin. Find out how 'The Great Dictator' inspired Richard Herring to go on tour and attempt to reclaim the the toothb...
Silent Comedy Genius 🎓 - Paul Merton | Chaplin Talks
December 23, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBToday I speak to writer, comedian, and television host Paul Merton. You will recognise Paul from the tv show Have I Got News For you. He has written books about silent comedy, and is a big fan of early cinema. We talk about everything from his favourite film "The Great Dictator" to Chaplin's relationship with Laurel & Hardy, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd. Do you agree that Chaplin's speech from the Great Dictator is the greatest of all speeches?
Lock & Co. Hatters | Chaplin Talks
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to a very special episode of Chaplin Talks. Today I'm in London visiting the world's oldest hat shop which was established in 1676. I speak to Roger Stephenson who tells us the history of this iconic shop and explains how the bowler hat was invented here in 1849. Lock. & Co Hatters have made hats for everyone from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin ordered many hats from here and had them delivered to the Savoy Hotel. The...
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December 07, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWelcome to a very special episode of Chaplin Talks. Today I'm in London visiting the world's oldest hat shop which was established in 1676. I speak to Roger Stephenson who tells us the history of this iconic shop and explains how the bowler hat was invented here in 1849. Lock. & Co Hatters have made hats for everyone from the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin. Charlie Chaplin ordered many hats from here and had them delivered to the Savoy Hotel. The...
Kate Guyonvarch - How Chaplin Copyrighted his image & Managing the Chaplin Office
October 04, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBToday I interview Kate Guyonvarch who is the managing director of the Chaplin Office in Paris. We talk about how Charlie Chaplin copyrighted his image, how Kate started working for the family, Chaplin's World, and his films "Great Dictator", "Modern Times", "City Lights".... ✨ Consider subscribing to Chaplin Talk using this Link! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaplinTalks?sub_confirmation=1
Matt Lucas - The language of cinema & early Hollywood
October 04, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSpencer welcomes comedian, writer, and television host Matt Lucas to the show. Matt takes us on a journey from his beginnings as a stand up comedian in London to becoming a Hollywood actor and creating the hit tv show "Little Britain" with David Walliams. Find out what Matt loves about silent comedy and Charlie Chaplin's film "Modern Times". And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Chaplin Talk using this Link! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaplinTalks?sub_confirmation=1
Tito Jackson - New Album, Jackson 5, & meeting the Chaplins
September 20, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBToday Spencer talks to the incredibly talented founding member of "The Jackson 5" Tito Jackson. They discuss Jackson Five's live appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where they performed the hit song "I Want You Back", Growing up in Joe and Katherine's home to touring with The Jacksons, his brother Michael Jackson, and their love of Charlie Chaplin. Tito's new blues album "Under Your Spell" which is out now everywhere. ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Chaplin Talk usi...
Tito Jackson - New Album, Jackson 5, & meeting the Chaplin's
September 20, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBToday Spencer talks to the incredibly talented founding member of "The Jackson 5" Tito Jackson. They discuss Jackson Five's live appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where they performed the hit song "I Want You Back", Growing up in Joe and Katherine's home to touring with The Jacksons, his brother Michael Jackson, and their love of Charlie Chaplin. Tito's new blues album "Under Your Spell" which is out now everywhere. ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Chaplin Talk usi...
Billy Zane - Back To The Future 🏫, Titanic, & loving early cinema
July 14, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to the second season of "Chaplin Talks". Today's guest is none other than the very talented actor Billy Zane. 👉🏻 Billy discusses how he got his first ever role in "Back To The Future", his work with James Cameron on "Titanic" and his love for early cinema. Find out why Mr. Zane idolises Sean Connery, Gene Kelly, Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin. ✨ And if you like this video, consider subscribing to Chaplin Talk using this Link! ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaplinTalk...
Rick Wakeman - Chaplin's coffin stolen & held for ransom
June 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBOn today's season finale of Chaplin Talks Spencer interviews prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman. Rick is a musician known for his work with the 1970's band 'Yes'. In this Rick Wakeman interview, we talk about his recordings with some of the biggest names in music, such as David Bowie, Cat Stevens, and T Rex. Discussing Rick Wakeman’s ‘Life on Mars’ and ‘Morning Has Broken’ iconic hits, he reveals how helped write these huge numbers. Rick is also a big fan of silent comedy and slapstick, and ac...
Eugene Chaplin - My dad answering your questions
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBToday Spencer speaks to his dad Eugene Chaplin. Eugene is the fifth child of Oona O'neill and Charlie Chaplin. Spencer and Eugene answer questions sent in by the audience. In this episode, Eugene answers questions asked by viewers and talking about some of the most iconic Chaplin moments. With everything from a potential mini-series of Charlie Chaplin’s legacy, to how Eugene came to work with David Bowie and Queen, we’ll be answering your questions. Also, thank you everyone for sending i...
Michael Cartellone - Chaplin & Houdini
April 27, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBToday on Chaplin Talks, Spencer welcomes Michael Cartellone. Michael is an artist and is the drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. We’ll be discussing Charlie Chaplin’s circus, amongst other most-loved Charlie Chaplin movies. Find out why Michael is an "ardent" Chaplin fan as he compares two iconic trailblazers, Chaplin and Houdini.
Ketch Secor - Chaplin banned from America
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBChaplin Talks welcomes Ketch Secor, the founding member and front man of the Grammy-award winning band, Old Crow Medicine Show. In this Ketch Secor interview, we’ll be talking about the famous Ketch Secor hootenanny right here on Youtube, and his most-loved hit, ‘Wagon Wheel’. Find out why Ketch Secor loves silent comedy and ‘The Gold Rush’ as we discuss why Charlie Chaplin was banned from the US and the beginning of his exile.
Thierry Guetta A.K.A. Mr. Brainwash - Did Banksy create Mr. Brainwash?
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBToday Spencer Chaplin talks to street artist Thierry Guetta who is also know as Mr. Brainwash. They talk about his film 'Exit Through The Gift Shop' and be unearthing whether or not Banksy created Mr. Brainwash, as well as understanding why Mr. Brainwash uses Charlie Chaplin in his art.
Malan Breton - How "city Lights" inspired fashion
March 25, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBOn today’s podcast, Spencer Chaplin talks to fashion designer Malan Breton. Breton touches on his latest AI virtual fashion show made with CGI technology and opens up about how his life in theatre influences his theatrical runways. We’ll also be talking about how he was in fact influenced by one of Charlie Chaplin movies, 'City Lights', and how this inspired one of Malan Breton’s fashion shows.
Robert Harrap - Chaplin & Buddhism
March 22, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBToday Spencer Chaplin talks to Robert Harrap, General Director of SGI-UK, a Buddhist organisation based on the empowering philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, a humanistic network for peace existing in 192 countries and territories. Robert tells us about the empowering philosophy of SGI Buddhism, as well as his role within the group. We will also be talking about how Charlie Chaplin Words can be used to inspire us to achieve our inner potential.
Nick Rhodes - Was Chaplin the world's first superstar?
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday Spencer Chaplin talks to Nick Rhodes, a founding member and keyboard player of the band Duran Duran. Speaking about Duran Duran’s career, this Nick Rhodes interview 2020 will cover everything from their first video in the 80s, to the incredible success of their first album. Duran Duran may have been pioneers, but was Charlie Chaplin the world’s first superstar? They talk about Charlie Chaplin's autobiography and discuss Chaplin’s journey to stardom.
Philippe Quint - Chaplin's music composition
March 22, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBToday Spencer Chaplin talks to the very talented Multi Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint. Remembering some of Philippe Quint’s greatest moments, we’ll be talking about some of his most special performances to date. Discussing everything from his album ‘Chaplin’s Smile’, to his admiration for Charlie Chaplin’s music composition for many of his movies (Modern times, Monsieur Verdoux, Limelight etc...), you will not want to miss this exclusive chat with Philippe Quint.