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 #36: Gary Busey

Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey has been in over 150 movies, working alongside everyone f... more

07 May 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:45

07 May 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #35: Bob Zmuda

Writer, comedian and producer Bob Zmuda has had a busy career, performing, writing and pro... more

04 May 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:59

04 May 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #34: Susie Essman

Actress-comedian Susie Essman is best known to audiences for playing the acid-tongued Susi... more

30 Apr 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:16

30 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #33: James Karen

Veteran character actor James Karen appeared in over 80 movies, more than 100 television s... more

27 Apr 2026

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:21

27 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #32: Tom Leopold

Veteran comedy writer Tom Leopold started out as an actor, working with James Mason, Rober... more

23 Apr 2026

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:35

23 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #31: Danny Bonaduce

Gilbert and Frank reach out to actor and radio personality Danny Bonaduce to talk about hi... more

20 Apr 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:16

20 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #30: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski

Screenwriters/producers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski have written some of the mos... more

16 Apr 2026

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:27

16 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #29: Henry Winkler

New York City-born Henry Winkler overcame a difficult childhood to carve out a memorable a... more

13 Apr 2026

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:54

13 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #28: Micky Dolenz

Gilbert and Frank visit the George Burns Room at the historic New York Friars Club, where ... more

09 Apr 2026

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:55

09 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #27: Steve Cox

Writer, journalist and pop culture expert Steve Cox has authored more than twenty books on... more

06 Apr 2026

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:24

06 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #26: Frankie Avalon

Former teen idol Frankie Avalon broke into show business as a child prodigy and was soon r... more

02 Apr 2026

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:21

02 Apr 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #25: Bob Saget

Old pal Bob Saget drops by the historic Friars Club to plug his New York Times bestseller ... more

30 Mar 2026

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:39

30 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #24: Roger Corman

Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman has produced and directed over 400 films, giving early... more

26 Mar 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:40

26 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #23: Brian Koppelman

Music producer-turned-filmmaker and screenwriter Brian Koppelman (“Rounders,” “Runaway Jur... more

23 Mar 2026

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:55

23 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #22: Bela Lugosi Jr. and Sara Karloff

Gilbert and Frank celebrate the lives and careers of horror icons Bela Lugosi and Boris Ka... more

19 Mar 2026

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:29

19 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #21: Alan Thicke and Shecky Greene

It's two brief but memorable interviews in one episode as Gilbert’s old boss, actor, produ... more

16 Mar 2026

50 MINS

50:08

16 Mar 2026


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GGACP Rewind: Episode #20: "Weird Al" Yankovic

In August of 2014, "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Mandatory Fun" became the first comedy album to ... more

12 Mar 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:02

12 Mar 2026