
Teenage Golden Age
This podcast is a series of personal stories of a journey through discovering classic films. From seeing the first Alfred Hitchcock, to being delighted by the first Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dance routine, we take you through classic films from the perspective of the next generation seeing it through new eyes.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Latest episodes

Nov 23, 2023 • 27min
Be Kind Rewind (ft. Creator Izzy Custodio)
In this episode, Eliana interviews the creator of the popular film studies podcast, Be Kind Rewind, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. A YouTube channel all about Hollywood history, women in film and general film studies.

Nov 9, 2023 • 20min
The Last Movie Stars: Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward (ft. producer Emily Wachtel)
In this podcast episode we interview the producer of the HBO documentary, “The Last Movie Stars!” A documentary about the journey of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward from struggling actors to becoming movie stars.

Oct 26, 2023 • 16min
Julie Andrews: Practically Perfect in Every Way
In this episode the host discuss the classic actresses, Julie Andrews and her two most successful films, Mary Poppins(1964) and The Sound of Music (1965)! She dives into how in both of these films, Andrews fell into this trope of playing a nanny who eventually brings loving attitude to the family dynamic. Next episode will be out in two weeks!

Oct 12, 2023 • 23min
Colors of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes (ft. Charles Bramesco)
In this episode, we interview Charles Bramesco, author of “Colours of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes!” We break down everything about the color from its aesthetic qualities to the evolution of color. We also discuss films like The Wizard of Oz (1939) and how color enhances it.

Sep 28, 2023 • 23min
Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Film (ft. Luis Reyes)
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we discuss with Luis Reyes about his TCM book, “Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Film!” We break down everything from the Latino stars of classic Hollywood to the research process of creating the book.

Sep 14, 2023 • 23min
Gaslight (1944): The Subtle Art of Dramatic Irony
In this episode, the host Eliana discusses the classic film Gaslight (1944) and how it untraditionally creates dramatic irony. Additionally we explore the abusive relationship in the film and the psychology of gaslighting. Disclaimer: there are a few spoilers in the episode so we recommend you watch the film first!

Aug 31, 2023 • 25min
Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance (ft. Lisa Royere and Paula Broussard)
In this episode, Eliana interviews the authors Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère about their new book, Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance. They discuss everything from Eleanor Powell career to the authors experience of meeting her.

Aug 17, 2023 • 14min
My Journey With Classic Films (Part 2)
In this episode, the host continues to tell her journey with classic films and shares what she has learned through the process of creating this podcast. Next episode comes out in two weeks!

Aug 13, 2023 • 31sec
Season Two Trailer
Season Two of Teenage Golden Age comes out next Thursday on August 17th!

Jul 27, 2023 • 23min
Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon (feat. Kate Anderson Brower)
In this episode, Eliana interviews the best selling author, Kate Andersen Brower and discusses her newly released book, Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon!