Going Hollywood

Going Hollywood

Will you agree with the esteemed film historian, or the regular guy who has a passion for movies? Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve have conversations about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. They discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. Listen for insightful discussions that blend expertise with passion, and they'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they explore storytelling, casting, characters, and more.

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Recent Episodes

Oct. 9, 2024

Bride's Dead Revisited: Unearthing "The Bride of Frankenstein"

S01 E27 Is "Bride of Frankenstein" the greatest horror film ever made? Join us as we dissect this 1935 classic, inspired by a listener email from Susan, and saved for our special Halloween month episode. We promise you’ll ga…
Oct. 2, 2024

Beckett in Bucolia: The Absurd Delights of “Green Acres”

S01 E26 Ever wondered how a simple farm life could be so hilariously absurd? Get ready to unravel the quirky world of "Green Acres" as we dive deep into its brilliant mix of comedy and surrealism. From a Sesame Street-inspir…
Sept. 25, 2024

Happy Birthday, "Bewitched"! Part Two - The Magic Ends

S01 E25 All good things must come to an end, and that goes Darrin-double in this episode as we wrap up our "Happy Birthday, Bewitched!" episodes with the tales of Morning Glory Circle's final three years...a/k/a "The Dick Sa…
Sept. 18, 2024

Happy Birthday, "Bewitched"! Part One- The Magic Begins

S01 E24 Join us for a special 60th-anniversary celebration of the classic TV show "Bewitched" as we discuss the beloved sitcom's place in television history. In this first of 2 episodes, we'll concentrate on the show's first…
Sept. 11, 2024

Isn’t it Bromantic? Newman & Redford in “The Sting” (with guest Bob LeMent)

S01 E23 Today we take on romance at "Going Hollywood", and discuss one of the greatest romantic pairings in cinema history...Paul Newman and Robert Redford, specifically in "The Sting" (1973). What makes this Best Picture O…
Sept. 4, 2024

The Kate Debate: Triumph or Torture in "Alice Adams”?

S01 E22 Did Katharine Hepburn truly shine in "Alice Adams," or was it one of her more excruciating performances? Join us for “The Great Kate Debate” as we passionately discuss the 1935 classic, starring Hepburn alongside Fre…
Aug. 28, 2024

The Drag Queen’s Gambit: How Beverly LaSalle Changed “All in the Family” and TV History (with guest Matt Baume)

S01 E21 What if your favorite sitcoms did more than just entertain—they shaped societal attitudes and pushed boundaries? Join us as we welcome Matt Baume, an expert in gay television history and the acclaimed author of "Hi H…
Aug. 21, 2024

You’re the Top: Our 5 Favorite Films and Lazy Sunday Afternoon Picks

S01 E20 Ever found yourself wondering what films truly deserve a spot among the cinematic greats? Join us as we embark on a funny and candid countdown of our top five favorite films and beloved lazy Sunday afternoon picks. F…
Aug. 14, 2024

Forget it, it’s “Chinatown”

S01 E19 What makes "Chinatown" one of the most iconic films in Hollywood history? Join us as we uncover the layers of this 1974 classic in our comprehensive breakdown with Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve. From the intricate plo…
Aug. 7, 2024

Roll, “Tootsie”. Roll.

S01 E18 In the 1982 classic film "Tootsie," Dustin Hoffman's character, Michael Dorsey, transforms into Dorothy Michaels. Brad and Tony dive into how Hoffman's incredible performance blurred the lines between character and a…
July 31, 2024

Rhoda's Wedding: Whatever Happened to Rhoda Morgenstern?

S01 E17 Revisit the journey of Rhoda from singlehood to marriage and back, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments. Brad and Tony's special guest co-host Scott Fullerton, the host of the Lef…
July 24, 2024

Hollywood & Wine: The "Postcards from the Edge” Episode

S01 E16 How much of "Postcards from the Edge" mirrors Carrie Fisher’s own tumultuous life? Tony and Brad explore the real-life inspirations behind the film's mother-daughter dynamics, brought to life by the stellar performan…

About the Hosts

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Brad Shreve

At far too young an age, Brad Shreve loved political satire and became an avid fan of the Doonesbury comic strip. After years of art study and designing his own strips, he found he enjoyed writing stories more than visual art. His thoughts turned to being a writer someday.

He has two published novels as part of his Mitch O’Reilly Mystery series, featuring a gay private eye in Los Angeles. A third in the series will be released in 2024. A new series is expected before the end of the year.

In 2019, Brad launched the Queer Writers of Crime podcast, where he interviewed LGBTQ+ authors of mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. It was named by Buzzfeed as one of the top twenty queer podcasts in 2022 and is still available on your favorite app.

In addition to Going Hollywood, he currently hosts Queer We Are, a podcast featuring positive stories by LGBTQ people. He believes too many who identify as LGBTQ+ aren't aware of good things happening.

Brad lives in the California High Desert with his husband and best friend, Maurice.

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Tony Maietta

Tony Maietta is the on-camera host for a number of original productions celebrating classic film and television, including CBS Home Video’s award-winning presentations of Lucille Ball’s renowned television series, The Lucy Show, (in which he interviews key players from the series such as Jimmy Garrett, Carole Cooke and Lucie Arnaz) and Here’s Hollywood, an original program produced by here! media in which he discusses classic Hollywood films in the context of gay and lesbian cinema history.  

In addition to participating in lectures, hosting film events (2005’s Greta Garbo Film Festival in Hollywood, 2009’s Douglas Fairbanks Film Festival at MOMA in New York City), he has written and recorded DVD commentaries for Warner Home Video and appeared as an on-camera expert in over two dozen documentaries on classic films. For Turner Classic Movies, he has been an advisor and participated in on-camera interviews for numerous film documentaries including the presentations Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2007), Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008), and Moguls & Movie Stars (2010), the acclaimed six-part Emmy-nominated documentary. Rediscovering John Gilbert, an original documentary which he co-wrote and produced, had its TCM premiere in January of 2010.

His latest project is The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens, a book that he co-wrote with Jerry Torre, the infamous "Marble Faun" from the celebrated 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens.