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Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast

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

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22:21

Mini-Ep #26: Michael Clayton and HUD

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/10

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: The late, great Sydney Pollack! The cinematography of James Wong Howe! And Gilbert croons the theme song from "The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean!" If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to

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67. Adam Goldberg

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/08

Gilbert and Frank phone up actor and filmmaker Adam Goldberg ("Dazed and Confused," "Friends," "Saving Private Ryan") to talk about a variety of offbeat showbiz topics, ranging from his childhood obsession with Rocky Balboa to a long-forgotten Frankenstein TV movie to the oft-mentioned (on this podcast, anyway) Marlon Brando mega-bomb "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Adam takes a bad flight (or several), tries to cry on command and argues with Steven Spielberg over the F word. PLUS: Paul Sand

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22:32

Mini-Ep #25: The Little Fugitive And Sideways

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/09/03

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. The understated brilliance of Paul Giamatti! An Amazing Colossal theme song! And the French New Wave starts in...Brooklyn? If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning

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66. Rhonda Shear

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/31

It's "Gilbert & Frank After Dark" when the boys ring up Gilbert's old "Up All Night" co-host, former Miss Louisiana and B-movie queen Rhonda Shear, who looks back on her early days as a struggling actress and dishes dirt on everyone from Red Buttons to Wilt Chamberlain to Jackie Mason. Also: Rhonda poses for Playboy, dates Donny Most (and Glenn Frey), studies with Eric Von Zipper and hams it up with Don Adams and Don Rickles. PLUS: Tales from the casting couch! "Prison-A-Go-Go!" The Mighty Carson

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22:20

Mini-Ep #24: The Tingler and All That Jazz

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/27

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: The sex lives of Batman villains! The "cinema" of William Castle! And the return of Herve' Villechaize! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious,

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65. Paul Scheer

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/24

In a "very special episode" of GGACP, Gilbert and Frank welcome actor, comedian and host of the hit podcast "How Did This Get Made?", Paul Scheer, who shares his love of movie misfires, including "Road House," "Deep Blue Sea," "A View to a Kill" and the infamous Brando-Val Kilmer fiasco, "The Island of Dr. Moreau." Also, Paul talks to an invisible spaceship, carries (physically) Ving Rhames, and looks back on his days as a VH1 "talking head." PLUS: "Battlefield Earth"! Tom Hanks raps! The Maytag

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19:35

Mini-Ep #23: Broadcast News and Before the Devil...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/20

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- 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 genius of Albert Brooks and Sidney Lumet gets the nod yet again! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you

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64. Josh Mostel

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/17

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"! The late, great Bruno Kirby! Josh sings "King

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20:13

Mini-Ep #22: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/13

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- 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! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious,

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63. Leonard Maltin

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/10

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

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19:08

Mini-Ep #21: Act Of Violence & Broadway Danny Rose

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/06

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Woody Allen meets the mob! "Danny of Arabia!" And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money

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62. Judd Apatow

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/08/03

Writer, producer, director and unabashed "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

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20:05

Mini-Ep #20: The Harder They Fall & The Verdict

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/30

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bogey takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of Darkness! If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious,

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61. Michael Oliver

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/27

To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy "Problem Child" (July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child star 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 showbiz. PLUS: "Drexel's Class"

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Mini-Ep #19: Road To Perdition & Marathon Man

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/23

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60. Josh Groban

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/20

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 "The Office" and "Ally McBeal." Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!),

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22:39

Mini Ep #18: No Way to Treat A Lady & The Hudsucker...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/16

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59. Greg Evigan

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/13

This week, Gilbert and Frank phone up 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

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17:38

Mini-Ep #17: The Incident & 1941

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/09

Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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58. Tracey Jackson & Paul Williams

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/07/06

Screenwriter Tracey Jackson and legendary songwriter and actor Paul Williams join Gilbert and Frank at New York's famed Friars Club to talk about the launch of their new podcast and 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: John Byner! The Jewish

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