Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast 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 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.

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.

 

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GGACP Rewind: Episode #19: Adam West

Sixty years ago, ABC's "Batman" premiered, revolutionizing both television and popular cul... more

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1 HR 08 MINS

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Yesterday


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #18: Jay Thomas

Comedian and Emmy-winning actor Jay Thomas is best known to audiences as doomed hockey sta... more

05 Mar 2026

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1:16:31

05 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #17: Barbara Feldon

“Agent 99” herself, the funny and charming Barbara Feldon invites Gilbert and Frank to her... more

02 Mar 2026

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1:15:23

02 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #16: Danny Aiello

Gilbert and Frank return to the New York Friars Club to sit down with the (VERY!) candid a... more

26 Feb 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:50

26 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #15: David Steinberg

Legendary comedian and Emmy-winning writer David Steinberg joins Gilbert and Frank to talk... more

23 Feb 2026

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23 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #14: Bill Persky

Five-time Emmy winner Bill Persky led a charmed life in show business. Handpicked by comed... more

19 Feb 2026

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:36

19 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #13: Drew Friedman

To kick off the launch of his recent book, "Heroes of the Comics," Gilbert and Frank were ... more

16 Feb 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:19

16 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #12: Mike Reiss

Gilbert and Frank sit down with writer, producer and former showrunner of "The Simpsons," ... more

12 Feb 2026

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:46

12 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #11: Billy West

“Man of a Thousand Voices” Billy West has lent his unique talents to projects such as “Ren... more

09 Feb 2026

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:13

09 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #10: Penn Jillette

Gilbert and Frank returned to the famed New York Friars Club to sit down with Gilbert’s ol... more

05 Feb 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:45

05 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #9: Joe Franklin

One of Gilbert and Frank's favorite interviews was this 2014 sitdown with a legend of loca... more

02 Feb 2026

57 MINS

57:18

02 Feb 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #8: Butch Patrick

Child actor Butch Patrick was barely 11 years old when he was asked to screen test for a C... more

29 Jan 2026

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29 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #7: Robert Osborne

Millions of movie buffs knew Robert Osborne as the elegant, erudite film historian and hos... more

26 Jan 2026

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:28

26 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #6: Jeff Ross

Gilbert and Frank visit the New York City apartment of “Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross to ... more

22 Jan 2026

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:53

22 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #5: Marty Allen

Throughout the late 1950’s and 60’s, the comedy duo of (Marty) Allen & (Steve) Rossi perfo... more

19 Jan 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:22

19 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #4: Paul Shaffer

Musician, comedian, actor and composer Paul Shaffer was heavily influenced by the musical ... more

15 Jan 2026

1 HR 24 MINS

1:24:28

15 Jan 2026


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FFAA/GGACP 2026 Preview

Frank welcomes 2026 with GGACP Rewind, a full replay of The Amazing Colossal Podcast from ... more

13 Jan 2026

03 MINS

03:15

13 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #3: Larry Storch

Gilbert and Frank visit the Manhattan apartment of 91-year-old comedy legend Larry Storch ... more

12 Jan 2026

55 MINS

55:53

12 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #2: Gianni Russo

Actor and alleged wiseguy Gianni Russo, who played the traitorous Carlo Rizzi in 1972's "T... more

08 Jan 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:19

08 Jan 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #1: Dick Cavett

In the debut episode of GGACP, comedian, author and talk show icon Dick Cavett drops by Gi... more

05 Jan 2026

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1:05:40

05 Jan 2026