The Dream Factory
The Dream Factory is a podcast about the sometimes magical, sometimes terrifying world of MGM studios during Hollywood's golden age. Join host Derek Lajeunesse and fellow movie fans as they reawaken the ghosts of MGM, deep diving into people and the films that defined an era of moviemaking.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The Dream Factory
Latest Episodes
Summer Stock - If You Feel Like Singing…SING (Part 2)
Our deep dive into the 1950 MGM film Summer Stock ramps up as we enter into our first scene and it’s a scandalous one…Judy gets her Janet Leigh moment in the shower, without the violins and screaming!Nate again joins me and bri...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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41:48
Summer Stock - Opening Thoughts and Credits (Part 1)
Howdy neighbour! The Dream Factory now steps into exploring a new Judy Garland film: the 1950 musical Summer Stock! While not revered when first released, the movie has gained a beloved following in recent years, not only because of Judy but...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:26
The Harvey Girls - Cut scenes and Fires and Happy Endings OH MY! (Part 8)
Oh no, our last Harvey Girls episode! Will the straight-laced waitresses prevail or will the saloon girls dance away with the men of Sandrock? They have a big dancing party to fight it out!Conor Grant joins me one last time as ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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58:34
The Harvey Girls -The Wild, Wild West (Part 7)
Our latest episode exploring the MGM musical The Harvey Girls finally turns our attention to the other women in the cast: the deadpan and fabulous singer Virginia O’Brien and the gifted dancer soon to be MGM superstar Cyd Charisse.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:06:52
The Harvey Girls - Judy Holds up the Saloon (Part 6)
In this episode of our breakdown of the MGM classic The Harvey Girls, I’m once again joined by Conor to sing the praises of some incredible women who contributed so much to this film. Plus we discuss what happens when “Judy gets the meat”!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:29