Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

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Jul 31, 2025 • 28min

GGACP Classic: CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU and BATMAN

In connection with the recent "Fun for All Ages" podcast about the arch-villains of the Adam West "Batman" series, GGACP revisits this 2016 mini-episode, in which the boys pay tribute to the much-beloved 1966 camp classic. Also in this episode: 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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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 42min

Remembering Joe Flaherty w/ Dick Blasucci and Paul Flaherty

Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-producer Dick Blasucci ("Mad TV," "The Larry Sanders Show") and Emmy-winning writer-director Paul Flaherty ("Clifford," "Who's Harry Crumb?") for a loving tribute to the life and career of the late "SCTV" stalwart Joe Flaherty. In this episode, Dick and Paul discuss Joe's passion for classic cinema, his rise from Second City stage manager to performer, his repertoire of celebrity impressions and the (rumored) origins of Count Floyd, Vic Hedges and Guy Caballero. Also, Dick remembers Rip Torn, Paul tangles with Burt Reynolds, John Candy dines with Larry Fine's cousin and George Burns tries (unsuccessfully) to butter a bagel. PLUS: Brother Theodore! "Maudlin's Eleven"! "Morton & Hayes"! Paul jams with Ray Charles! And Joe pays his respects to the legendary Roberto Clemente! Subscribe now on  Apple ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠ Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠ Amazon ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5ed88-d28d-4f0c-a65e-8b32eecd80f6/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre⁠ YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvlbF41NLLPvsrcZ9XIsYKkH_HvUXHSG⁠ iHeart ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fun-for-all-ages-with-fran-283612643/⁠ TuneIn ⁠http://tun.in/pxOWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 12min

Adam West Encore

To celebrate the recent "Fun for All Ages" podcast about the 1966-'68 "Batman" series, GGACP presents this ENCORE of a 2014 interview with the caped crusader of Gilbert and Frank's childhoods, the legendary ADAM WEST. In this episode, Adam shares memories of everyone from Gary Cooper to Jackie Gleason and jokes about some of his more “challenging” gigs (“Voodoo Island” anyone?). Also, Adam duets with Dino, makes history with William Shatner and pays Gilbert one of the greatest compliments of his career. PLUS: The origin of the Batusi! Liberace gets tough! Adam turns down the part of James Bond! And the Riddler goes to an orgy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 24, 2025 • 38min

GGACP Classic: Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP Listener Society (Part 2)

In this conclusion of a 2-part installment, Gilbert and Frank celebrate 200 episodes of GGACP by fielding probing questions from the devoted members of the "Amazing Colossal Listener Society" Facebook page. In this episode: “Blame It on Rio”! Alan Arkin’s “Fire Sale”! Praise for Gilbert’s Peter Lorre! Paul Lynde lusts after Carol Wayne! And Red Buttons parts the Red Sea!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 32min

Batman '66 Bad Guys w/ Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy

Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-comedian DANA GOULD and this week's co-host, voice actor (and youthful ward) BARRETT LEDDY for a waaay too in-depth analysis of the rogues' gallery of arch-villains from the classic 1966-'68 "Batman" series. In this episode, Frank and the boys talk about bat-climbs, celebrity cameos and "non-canon" nemeses and share their favorite (and LEAST favorite) bat-baddies, while taking a nostalgic look back at an oft-repeated "rumor" from the "Amazing Colossal Podcast." PLUS: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"! Dana dines with the Riddler! Frank hangs with Adam West! Barrett impersonates Eartha Kitt! And Dana remembers his friend, the late Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 21, 2025 • 37min

Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP Listener Society (Part 1) Encore

In this ENCORE of a celebration of GGACP's 200th episode, Gilbert and Frank answer questions from the members of the "Amazing Colossal Listener Society" Facebook fan page. In this episode: Discovering Harpo’s wig! Sonny Fox turns on the waterworks! Gilbert “rescues” Chevy Chase! The riskiest movie ever made! And the Shecky Greene flaming monkey story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 17, 2025 • 18min

GGACP Classic: Being There & Mortal Storm

GGACP celebrates the centenary of comedy icon Peter Sellers (born 1925) by revisiting this 2015 conversation about (arguably) Sellers' most admired film (and performance), 1979's "Being There." ALSO in this episode: Marcus Welby joins the Nazi party! The inspiration of Stan Laurel! The tortured genius of Hal Ashby! And "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 26min

Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel

In the premiere episode of Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre, Frank kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Joining Frank for an hour of stories, memories and laughs are GGACP producing partner Dara Gottfried, entertainment reporter Gino Salomone, and comedy legend Alan Zweibel. Also in this episode: Bob Costas almost tanks his career, Gino runs afoul of Robert Wagner, Dara shares a priceless voicemail from Bill Macy, and everyone recalls their favorite Gilbert moments. PLUS: Dick Cavett saves the day! Gino remembers Ruth Buzzi! Alan reports from SNL’s 50th! And Frank lays out his next chapter in podcasting! Be sure to subscribe now on  Apple ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre/id1824012922⁠ Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6?si=97966f6f8c474bc9⁠ Amazon ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/13b5ed88-d28d-4f0c-a65e-8b32eecd80f6/fun-for-all-ages-with-frank-santopadre⁠ YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvlbF41NLLPvsrcZ9XIsYKkH_HvUXHSG⁠ iHeart ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fun-for-all-ages-with-fran-283612643/⁠ TuneIn ⁠http://tun.in/pxOWO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 14, 2025 • 15min

Mini-Ep: Around the World with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon Encore

GGACP celebrates the centenaries of screen legends Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis (born 1925) with this ENCORE of a 2015 mini-episode saluting one of the boys' favorite comedies (okay...one of Frank's favorite comedies), Blake Edwards' sprawling, slapstick road picture "The Great Race." ALSO in this episode: Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets of Manhattan! The brilliance of Bert I. Gordon! And Gilbert recommends yet another depressing film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 30min

GGACP Classic: LIVE Singalong and Trivia Show

GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the #1 record of 1975, "Love Will Keep Us Together" with this LIVE singalong episode (from Sid Gold’s Request Room in New York City) and tribute to songwriter Neil Sedaka (and others). In this episode, Gilbert and Frank are accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Joe McGinty and a roomful of passionate (and knowledgeable!) listeners as they warble memorable tunes from ABBA, The Archies, Jim Croce, Paper Lace and Kermit the Frog. Also, Helen Reddy gets the jump on Bette Midler, Herve Villechaize covers the Captain & Tennille, Gilbert picks a bone with Kenny Rogers and Dustin Hoffman shares the screen with Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. PLUS: The songs of Shel Silverstein! “The Blind Man in the Bleachers”! And "The Wreck of the Barry Fitzgerald!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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