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Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

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Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dolenz, Jim Gaffigan, Judd Apatow and DOZENS more, for a funny, frenetic, fly-on-the-wall look at showbiz then and now (but mostly then.) Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast was named "Best Podcast of 2015" by the Village Voice and one of iTunes' "Best of 2014." It has been featured in Rolling Stone, Wired and the Los Angeles Times.

TV & Film chart
#134
Episodes
1,169
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
20 min
On air since
2008
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

1,169 episodes, newest first

  1. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #23: "Broadcast News" and "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: High praise for one of Frank’s (and Judd Apatow’s) favorite films! The brilliance of Albert (and James L.) Brooks! Celebrating Albert Finney! And Sidney Lumet strikes again!

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    17 min
  2. GGACP Rewind: Episode #64: Josh Mostel

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    Veteran character actor Josh Mostel stops by Gilbert’s apartment to dish dirt on everyone from Art Carney to Jack Palance to Meryl Streep and to share stories from his own 40-year career as well as the life/career of his famous dad, legendary performer Zero Mostel. Also, Josh co-stars with George Segal, gets advice from Robert Mitchum, “assaults” Paul Mazursky and tries to follow in the footsteps of John Belushi. PLUS: “Stoogemania”! “The Hot Rock”! Remembering the late, great Bruno Kirby! Josh sings “King Herod’s Song”! Zero testifies before HUAC! And Marlon Brando seduces Josh’s mom!

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    1 hr 16 min
  3. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #22: "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and "Paper Moon"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Exit Paul Newman, enter Ryan O’Neal! Richard Dreyfuss comes of age! And the enigma of Randy Quaid!

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    20 min
  4. GGACP Rewind: Episode #63: Leonard Maltin

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    Movie fanatics Gilbert and Frank place a call to one of the world’s most recognized authorities on cinema — author, critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his thoughts on everything from the perils of fraternizing with filmmakers to the long-rumored “Curse of the Little Rascals.” Also, Leonard remembers Hal Roach and Forrest Ackerman, gushes over Groucho and Jerry Lewis and tells us why “Casablanca” is the “perfect movie.” PLUS: “Island of Lost Souls”! Wayne and Shuster! “Famous Monsters of Filmland”! Leonard shares the dais with Uncle Miltie! And “The Man Who Would Be Buckwheat”!

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    1 hr 18 min
  5. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #21: "Act Of Violence" and "Broadway Danny Rose"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: “Danny of Arabia!” Woody Allen meets the mob! And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan!

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    18 min
  6. GGACP Rewind: Epsidoe #62: Judd Apatow

    Show notes

    Writer, producer, director and “Amazing Colossal Podcast” fan Judd Apatow took time out from his busy “Trainwreck” press tour to stop by Gilbert’s apartment and entertain the boys with stories about everyone from Jack Nicholson to Albert Brooks to 100-year-old character actor Norman Lloyd. Also, Judd writes the Grammys for Garry Shandling, gets a letter from Andy Kaufman, “stalks” Steve Martin and pitches a movie to the Rolling Stones. PLUS: Mel Blanc! Sammy Shore! Jimmy Durante hides out! The brilliance of “Broadcast News”! Gilbert wishes Lon Chaney, Jr. well! And “The Last Days in Fred Silverman’s Bunker”!

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    1 hr 35 min
  7. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #20: "The Harder They Fall" and "The Verdict"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of %$#@! Darkness!

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    18 min
  8. GGACP Rewind: Episode #61: Michael Oliver

    Show notes

    To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy “Problem Child” (premiered July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child actor Michael Oliver, to talk about his memories of co-stars John Ritter and Jack Warden, his battles with the film’s producers and his struggles to lead a normal life off-screen. Also, Gilbert carries the “Problem Child” torch, PETA protests the movie’s ad campaign, and Michael turns his back on show business.

    PLUS: “Drexel’s Class”! Macaulay Culkin! “The Munsters Today”! The Beach Boys get into the act! And Gilbert “plays” Robert Redford!

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    49 min
  9. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #19: "Road To Perdition" and "Marathon Man"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: Tom Hanks vs. James Bond! The artistry of Conrad Hall! And Dustin Hoffman goes to the dentist!

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    18 min
  10. GGACP Rewind: Episode #60: Josh Groban

    Show notes

    Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on hit series like “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with “Adele Dazeem.”

    PLUS: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.”! Gladys Knight & The Pips! “The Beastmaster”! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings “the hits” of Gilbert Gottfried!

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    1 hr 17 min
  11. GGACP Rewind: Mini Episode #18: "No Way to Treat A Lady" and "The Hudsucker Proxy"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.

    This week: Rod Steiger’s a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman!

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    19 min
  12. GGACP Rewind: Episode #59: Greg Evigan

    Show notes

    This week, Gilbert and Frank welcome one of the most visible and popular TV actors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, former heartthrob and “B.J. and the Bear” and “My Two Dads” star Greg Evigan, who shares memorable anecdotes about everyone from Burt Reynolds to William Shatner to simian TV sidekick Sam (AKA “The Bear”). Also, Greg shares the stage with Ben Vereen AND John Travolta, jams with Paul Shaffer and lends his car to Ringo Starr! PLUS: Don Kirshner! The strange genius of Glen A. Larson! “Pink Lady and Jeff”! ”The Battle of the Network Stars”! And Gilbert sings again!

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    1 hr 21 min
  13. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Epidode #17: "1941" and "The Incident"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Steven Spielberg spoofs himself! Martin Sheen terrorizes Ed McMahon! And Robert Stack cries his eyes out!

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    14 min
  14. GGACP Rewind: Episode #58: Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams

    Show notes

    Screenwriter Tracey Jackson and legendary songwriter, musician and actor Paul Williams join Gilbert and Frank at New York’s famed Friars Club to cover a wide array of topics, including the “musicality” of comedy, the addiction of fame, and the movies that changed Paul and Tracey’s lives. Also, Paul auditions for The Monkees, Tracey hangs with Hunter S. Thompson and Gilbert “favors” Paul by performing some of his greatest hits.

    PLUS: The comedy of John Byner! The Jewish Elvis! Robert Mitchum’s bed! Tracey bootlegs a Paul Williams concert! And the return of Pat McCormick!

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    1 hr 30 min
  15. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #16: "The Wicker Man" and Roddy McDowall

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.

    This week: Roddy McDowall goes to high school! Jack Nicholson takes to the airwaves! And (arguably) the creepiest movie ever made!

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    14 min
  16. GGACP Rewind: Episode #57: Bill Scheft

    Show notes

    Standup comedian, novelist and comedy writer Bill Scheft spent 24 years as David Letterman’s confidante, right-hand man and head monologue writer, being nominated for 15 Emmys in the process. A few days after Dave’s farewell, Bill stopped by the studio to talk about his two-plus decades in late night and to regale Gilbert and Frank with hilarious showbiz tales about everyone from Larry David to Redd Foxx. Also, Bill pens jokes for the Oscars, praises the commitment of Martin Short and pays tribute to the British Invasion. PLUS: Slappy White! Larry “Bud” Melman! Bogie goes postal! The infamous “Uma, Oprah” bit! And Jerry Lewis sings The Who!
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    1 hr 23 min
  17. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #15: "Treasure Of the Sierra Madre" and "Double Indemnity"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bugs Bunny meets Bogie! The return of Edward G. Robinson! And the strange mystery of B. Traven!

    https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-15-treasure-of-sierra-madre-double-indemnity/

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    17 min
  18. GGACP Rewind: Episode #56: Richard Kind

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    TV, film and stage actor (and devoted “Amazing Colossal Podcast” fan) Richard Kind drops by Gilbert’s apartment to check out GG’s memorabilia collection and to join Gilbert and Frank for a spirited discussion of the evils of censorship, the joy of onscreen female nudity and the twisted genius of Pat McCormick. Also, Richard auditions for “Cruising,” duets with Jose Ferrer, gets “punked” by George Clooney and pays his respects to Soupy Sales. PLUS: Conrad Veidt! Professor Irwin Corey! Forrest Tucker plays the back “nine”! Jack Benny lusts after Gina Lollobrigida! And Tony Curtis shares a donut with Captain Stubing!

    https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/56-56-richard-kind/

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    1 hr 38 min
  19. Fun For All Ages New Season Announcement

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    2 min
  20. GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #14: "A Simple Plan" and "Radio Days"

    Show notes

    In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.. This week: The disappearance of Bridget Fonda! Jerry Lewis “meets” John Cusack! And the golden age of Woody Allen!

    https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-14-a-simple-plan-radio-days/

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    19 min

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