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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

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104:53

GGACP Classic: Jack Jones

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/01/11

GGGACP celebrates the birthday of Grammy-winning singer and recording artist Jack Jones (b. January 14) by revisiting this entertaining interview from 2022. In this episode, Jack joins Gilbert and Frank for a conversation about headlining in the heyday of Vegas, touring Vietnam with Bob Hope, recording the theme from "The Love Boat" and working alongside his dad, actor-singer (and Marx Brothers co-star) Allan Jones. Also: Frank Sinatra plays Charades, Cesar Romero plays matchmaker, Gilbert shares

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26:06

70s and 80s Cop Shows Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/01/08

GGACP bids farewell to late "Starsky & Hutch" star David Soul with this ENCORE of a 2016 mini-episode about classic cop shows (and TV movies) from the 1970s and 80s, including "Murder Can Hurt You," which included a sendup of Soul and Paul Michael Glaser's popular actioner (and featured two "Amazing Colossal" podcast guests!). Also: Tony Curtis gets paged, David Cassidy goes undercover, Art Carney joins forces with a rabbi and the boys look back at the "NBC Mystery Movie" anthology series

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36:19

GGACP Classic: Gino Salomone’s Answering Machine...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/01/04

GGACP celebrates the birthday of actress Dyan Cannon (b. January 4) by revisiting this relevant (and frequently hilarious) mini-episode from 2018, featuring friend, entertainment reporter and talent booker Gino Salomone. In this episode, Gino shares treasured answering machine messages from various celebrities, including Burt Ward, Larry "Bud" Melman and Russell "The Professor" Johnson (among others). PLUS: Ruth Buzzi! “Death to Smoochy”! The legend of Timmie Rogers! Florence Henderson sends up

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43:06

The Best of Celebrity Meltdowns Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2024/01/01

GGACP offers a late-season Christmas/Hanukkah gift to our listeners by presenting this ENCORE of one of the podcast's most beloved mini-episodes, 2019's "The Best of Celebrity Meltdowns," featuring secret recordings of celebrities losing their cool (and then some). This week: Sampling Casey Kasem! Gilbert covers Clarence Carter! Buddy Rich inspires Drew Friedman (and Jerry Seinfeld)! Al Pacino takes a page from Paul Anka! And Charles Foster Kane pitches frozen peas! Learn more about your ad choices

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29:03

GGACP Classic: Obscure Christmas Movies

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/28

GGACP continues its celebration of the 2023 holiday season by revisiting this mini-show from 2017 as Gilbert, Frank and Raybone take a longer look at some lesser-known (and deservedly so, in some cases) Christmas flicks, including "Susan Slept Here," "Pocketful of Miracles," "A Carol for Another Christmas," "Santa Claus vs. the Devil" and "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't." Also in this episode: The cinema of Sonny Fox! Grizzly Adams to the rescue! Gilbert dons a Santa suit! Frank Capra cries

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93:12

Christmas 2021 with Mario Cantone Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/25

GGACP welcomes Christmas 2023 with this ENCORE of the final (2021) holiday show featuring actor, singer and fan favorite Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario discusses a sackful of topics, including the joys of Albert Finney’s “Scrooge,” the enduring appeal of the Snow Miser, the genius of Stephen Sondheim and the 100th birthday of Judy Garland. Also, Mel Gibson celebrates Hanukkah (!), Gilbert replaces Kim Cattrall, Bette Davis makes like Maria von Trapp and Emannuel Lewis learns the true meaning

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82:09

GGACP Classic: Mario Cantone

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/21

GGACP's celebration of the 2023 holiday season continues with this ENCORE of a 2017 installment with Christmas show fixture Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario chimes in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert’s wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations

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32:15

Christmas Novelty Songs with Mario Cantone Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/18

GGACP celebrates the 2023 holiday season with this ENCORE of a memorable and musical mini-episode from 2016, as the irrepressible Mario Cantone joins the boys for a loving look at Christmas novelty songs, including timeless classics and tuneless clunkers. Also in this episode: Dueling Dylans! Dominick the Donkey! Gilbert gets a Christmas tree! The return of Bob Hope’s ‘Jack Frost’! And Tony Curtis puts the moves on Bette Davis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:37

GGACP Classic: Gilbert Opens Christmas Gifts from...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/14

GGACP officially ushers in the 2023 holiday season by revisiting this short but sweet mini-episode from 2018, as Gilbert gleefully opens Christmas gifts from worshipful fans -- including coffee table (!) books, collectible magazines, homemade holiday CDs, hand-drawn greeting cards and other podcast-specific goodies. Also in this episode: Chick Tracts presents "The Death Cookie," the music of the Johnny Gregory Orchestra, Gilbert warbles the Chock Full O' Nuts jingle and the first mention of future

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79:48

Norman Lear Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/11

GGACP salutes the incredible life and career of the late writer-producer-director Norman Lear with this ENCORE presentation of a 2017 interview. In this episode, Norman holds court on a variety of subjects, including the inscrutability of Dean Martin, the Jewishness of Edward G. Robinson, the "inventiveness" of Mickey Rooney and the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen. Also, Norman woos Frank Sinatra, praises John Amos, presents Jerry Lewis with a one-of-a-kind gift and remembers his friend Carroll

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29:16

GGACP Classic: REAL Bands of 1960s TV (with John...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/07

GGACP revisits a memorable mini-episode from 2019 as podcast pal and contributing composer John "Yanni" Fotiadis takes the boys on a guided tour of REAL rock 'n' roll groups that appeared on 1960s TV shows. PLUS: "Far Out Munsters”! Paul Revere & the Raiders! The Peppermint Trolley Company! Mannix meets the Buffalo Springfield! And Chad & Jeremy tangle with Catwoman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:58

Fictional Bands of 1960s TV (with John Fotiadis) Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/12/04

GGACP celebrates December's Art and Architecture Month with this ENCORE of a 2019 mini-episode with podcast friend, musician (and professional architect!) John "Yanni" Fotiadis, featuring a look back at fictional rock 'n' roll groups of 1960s television. This week: the Fab Four inspire dozens of (fake) knockoffs, the Mosquitoes infest Gilligan's Island, Corporal Agarn manages the Bedbugs and Gilbert reprises his classic Bob Dylan-Floyd the Barber routine. PLUS: Boyce and Hart! The Groovy Guru! Opie

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70:57

GGACP Classic: Jonathan Katz

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/30

GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and star of "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," Jonathan Katz (born December 1st) by revisiting one of their funniest (and strangest) interviews in the podcast's history. In this episode, Jonathan joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic conversation about TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show" -- among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank

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75:10

Sid & Marty Krofft Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/27

GGACP celebrates the life and career of the late, legendary producer and showman Marty Krofft with this ENCORE presentation of a 2018 interview with Marty and his brother and longtime partner Sid Krofft. In this episode, Sid and Marty discuss their unusual creative process, the origins of “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” and the failure of their ambitious indoor theme park, “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft.” Also, Dean Martin drops the axe, Bette Davis drops an F-bomb, Walt Disney doles out

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98:56

GGACP Classic: Steven Van Zandt

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/23

GGACP celebrates the birthday of actor, musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steven Van Zandt (b. November 22) by revisiting this fun, freewheeling conversation from 2020. In this episode, Steven talks about beloved kiddie show hosts, the glory days of Top 40 radio, the mystique of gangster movies, the Beatles' impact on popular culture and the Rat Pack's "connection" to the E Street Band. Also, Darlene Love mounts a comeback, Little Richard officiates a wedding, Ol' Blue Eyes covers Simon &

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72:30

Dick Cavett LIVE @ 2016 NYC Podfest Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/20

GGACP celebrates the birthday of legendary comic, author and talk show host Dick Cavett (b. November 18th) by presenting this ENCORE of a special live episode recorded at the 2016 NYC Podfest. In this episode, Dick weighs in on a host of topics, including World War II propaganda, John Cassavetes’ boozing, the lost “Tonight Show” episodes and the rapier wit of Pat McCormick. Also, Dick chats up Zeppo (and Gummo!), Groucho proposes to Truman Capote, Jack Benny gets the last word and a young Dick meets

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85:32

GGACP Classic: Amazing Colossal Musical Moments...

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/16

GGACP continues its salute to November's American Music Month by revisiting producer/engineer's John Murray's compilation of the podcast's best musical moments from 2014-2020. In this episode: live performances by Neil Sedaka, Dennis DeYoung, Kenny Loggins, Tommy James, Mark Hudson and Tony Orlando (among others). Also: Anne Murray covers “Danny’s Song,” Uncle Junior interprets Yip Harburg, Rupert Holmes (almost) pays tribute to Humphrey Bogart, and Charles Fox composes the soundtrack of 1970s

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97:52

Rupert Holmes Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/13

GGACP celebrates November's American Music Month by presenting this ENCORE of a 2017 conversation with singer, songwriter, record producer and man of a thousand talents Rupert Holmes. In this episode, Rupert joins Gilbert and Frank to discuss the lost art of “story songs,” the visual splendor of Hammer films, the mimicry gifts of Peter Bogdanovich and the unsung musicianship of the Wrecking Crew. Also, Rupert breaks bread with Groucho (and Frank Capra!), pens tunes for Barbra Streisand, joins forces

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97:22

GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/09

GGACP marks Native American Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with historian and New York Times bestselling author Kliph Nesteroff, who discusses his 2021 book about Native Americans and comedy, "We Had a Little Real Estate Problem." In this episode, Kliph talks about banned cartoons, politically incorrect mascots, the pioneering comedy of Charlie Hill and the history of Hollywood stereotypes. Also, Buddy Hackett pulls a knife, Howard Hawks disses Rowan & Martin, Peter Sellers sends up

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87:01

Peter Noone Encore

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2023/11/06

GGACP celebrates the birthday (November 5th) of pop singer, radio host and British Invasion icon Peter Noone with this ENCORE of an episode from 2020. In this episode, Peter joins the boys for a loose and laugh-filled conversation about rock and roll excess, the birth of the Beatles, entertaining the Queen Mum and rubbing shoulders with Bob Dylan, Keith Moon and Elvis Presley (among others). Also, Alice Cooper climbs the charts, Keith Richards lays down the law, Imelda Marcos requests a tune and

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