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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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Mini-Ep #45: The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/02/04

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: Orson Welles performs "That's Amore"! Demond Wilson takes down Jack Benny! And the comedy stylings of Stanley Kramer! Let Selfie Station be the Picture taker, Ice breaker AND your money maker. As a

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88. Judy Gold

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/02/01

Gilbert and Frank welcome comedian, writer, actress and self-described "TV addict" Judy Gold, who reveals her childhood obsession with Barbra Streisand and Rhoda Morgenstern, laments the demise of classic sitcom theme songs and reconsiders her appearance in "The Aristocrats." Also, Judy idolizes Joan Rivers, eulogizes Sherwood Schwartz, spurns Buddy Hackett and plays Herman Munster's sister. (!) PLUS: Mason Williams! Totie Fields! Judy visits the Brady Bunch house! Gilbert apologizes to Gavin

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Mini-Ep #44: Richard Dreyfuss and Skelton Knaggs

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/28

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: Lon Chaney grows a mustache! Jack Elam gets "Struck by Lightning"! And the youngest man to win Best Actor! Let Selfie Station be the Picture taker, Ice breaker AND your money maker. As a special

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87. George Takei

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/25

Gilbert and Frank return to the famed New York Friars Club for an intimate conversation with one of the world's most well-loved pop culture figures, actor and activist George Takei, who shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude to Trekkies and fondly remembers old friend Leonard Nimoy. Also, George feuds with William Shatner, chats up Jerry Lewis, runs into Cary Grant and rebukes Arnold Schwarzenegger. PLUS:

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Mini-Ep #43: Bob Hope Specials and Richard Lester

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/21

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 Man Who Owned California! John Lennon wins the war! And the comedy stylings of Jack Frost! Howl is a brand new app and website that changes the way you think about podcasts. It’s like Netflix,

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86. Dominic Chianese

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/18

He was the scheming Uncle Junior in "The Sopranos" and Hyman Roth's coldblooded henchman Johnny Ola in "The Godfather Part II," but in real life, actor Dominic Chianese is a real mensch (or at least the Italian equivalent). Dominic joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about his early career struggles, his love of music, his days as a folk club emcee and working with legends Lee Strasberg, Sophia Loren, Sidney Lumet, and lifelong friend Al Pacino. Also, Dominic gets a break from George C. Scott, a card

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Mini-Ep #42: CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU and BATMAN

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/14

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 comic mind of Nat Hiken! Gilbert covers Johnny Fontaine! And the Caped Crusaders meet Jerry Lewis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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85. Bruce Dern

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/11

Gilbert and Frank dial up one of their favorite actors, screen legend and two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern, for a refreshingly candid conversation about acting, risk taking, the definition of genius and the value of teamwork. Also, Bette Davis bashes Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock "punks" Karen Black, Jack Nicholson coins a phrase and Bruce attends the "University of Corman." PLUS: Paging Dr. Death! The wisdom of Elia Kazan! The brilliance of Douglas Trumbull! Bruce "kills" the Duke! And "The

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Mini-Ep #41: George Zucco and Gene Hackman

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/07

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: Boris Karloff's revenge! Unwieldy movie titles of the 1960s and '70s! And Jackie Gleason busts a drug ring! If you need a personal loan, anywhere between $1000 to $35000, Avant can help – without

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84. Bobby Slayton

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2016/01/04

The legendary "Pit Bull of Comedy" -- actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harryhausen, the tragedy of Bela Lugosi, the haunting of Sammy Davis, Jr. and the greatness of "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." Also, Bobby roasts Hal Roach, hangs with Buddy Hackett, breaks bread with Woody Allen and "becomes" Joey Bishop. PLUS: Una O'Connor! "The

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83. In Memoriam 2015

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/28

In their final episode of the year, Gilbert and Frank pay tribute to some of the stars and talents we lost in 2015, including Wes Craven, Stan Freberg, Omar Sharif, Yvonne "Batgirl" Craig and former GGACP guest Joe Franklin. Also, Gilbert remembers screen goddess Laura Antonelli and "Star Trek Compendium" author Allan Asherman shares his thoughts on the legendary Leonard Nimoy. PLUS: Roger Ramjet! "Love on a Rooftop"! Buddy Hackett disses Jack Carter! Christopher Lee, Nazi hunter! And the greatest

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Mini-Ep #40: After The Fox and Miracle on 34th Street

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/24

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 original "Casino Royale"! The tragic tale of Badfinger! And the "perfect" Christmas movie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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82. Jim Gaffigan

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/21

Gilbert and Frank return to the famed New York Friar's Club to chat with comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan, who weighs in on subjects ranging from the lost art of "ethnic comedy" to the healing powers of stand-up to the caste system of show business. Also, Jim "opens" for the Pope, treads the boards with Jackie Gleason's grandson, struggles to capture Manhattan on film and writes ads for Downy and Hardee's. PLUS: Myron Cohen! Nat Hiken! The hunchback makes out! The genius of Cloris Leachman! And the

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Mini-Ep #39: Love & Mercy And Dr. Butcher MD

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/17

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: Remembering classic movie theaters! "The Man with Bogart's Face"! And the genius of Brian Wilson! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a

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81. The Return of Penn Jillette

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/14

Gilbert and Frank welcome back an old friend, illusionist, filmmaker and comedian Penn Jillette, who holds court on a host of offbeat topics ranging from strippers' tricks of the trade to Dennis Miller to the Three Stooges to summoning the spirit of Bela Lugosi. Also, Penn debunks "cold readings," exposes phone scams, insults Richie Havens and compares Jerry Lewis to Lou Reed. PLUS: The Amazing Kreskin! Penn auditions for "Ishtar"! Gilbert annoys Harrison Ford! And "The Day the Clown Cried”! If

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Mini-Ep #38: The Big Knife and The Rocketeer

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/10

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: Calling Dick Tracy! The return of Rod Steiger! And "Errol Flynn" romances "Bettie Page"! MeUndies is offering you TWENTY PERCENT off your first order at http://meundies.com/gilbert. That’s a special

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80. Mr. Skin

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/07

In one of the wildest GGACP episodes to date, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Mr. Skin, AKA Jim McBride, the self-proclaimed "foremost authority on female nudity in movies," who describes his unlikely journey from Mercantile Exchange clerk to the founder of a website that attracts over 9 million visitors a month. Also, Jim praises Italian sex comedies, goes wild over Wonder Woman, does extra work for Martin Scorsese and gets props from Judd Apatow. PLUS: Carmen Miranda! Phoebe Cates sings! Raquel

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Mini-Ep #37: Charley Varrick and Alone In The Dark

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/12/03

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. This week: Appreciating Don Siegel! Martin Landau busts out! And Walter Matthau meets the Scorpio Killer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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79. Steve Stoliar

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/11/30

Marx Brothers fanatics Gilbert and Frank sit down for a fascinating conversation with Groucho's personal assistant and archivist (and author of the memoir, "Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House") Steve Stoliar, who shares fond memories of the man himself, as well as brothers Gummo, Zeppo and famous houseguests George Burns, Liza Minnelli and Mae West. Also, Marvin Hamlisch grouses, Groucho takes in an Alice Cooper concert, Zeppo heads south of the border and Steve rescues "Animal

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78. Artie Lange LIVE @ Caroline's

Gilbert Gottfried"s Amazing Colossal Podcast ·

2015/11/23

In a special live episode recorded at Caroline's on Broadway (in association with the 2015 New York Comedy Festival), Gilbert and Frank are joined (once again) by comedian and actor Artie Lange, who holds court on a host of topics, including his tumultuous stint at "Mad-TV," his love of Woody Allen's "Take the Money and Run" and his grandfather's fondness for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Also, Tom Cruise loses his cool, Jack Benny bests George Burns, Bill Cosby tutors young "talent" and Gilbert and

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