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 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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 5, 2026 • 1h 23min
GGACP Rewind: Episode #65: Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer, actor, comedian, writer, and co-creator of How Did This Get Made?, joins Gilbert and Frank for a gleeful tour of cinematic disasters. They revisit Road House, Deep Blue Sea, The Island of Dr. Moreau, Battlefield Earth, A View to a Kill, and Godzilla, plus VH1’s talking-head era, sitcoms gone dark, Piranha sequels, Eddie Murphy, and Scheer’s bizarre Meet Dave recasting.
Nov 2, 2026 • 17min
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #23: "Broadcast News" and "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead"
A lively appreciation of Broadcast News explores its stellar performances, romantic entanglements, and sharp look at television journalism as showbiz. The conversation then turns to Sidney Lumet’s grim crime thriller Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead, its fractured scheme, and powerhouse cast. Marisa Tomei’s Oscar win and the enduring Jack Palance rumor also get a spirited revisit.
Oct 29, 2026 • 1h 16min
GGACP Rewind: Episode #64: Josh Mostel
Josh Mostel, veteran character actor and son of comedy legend Zero Mostel, shares a riotous career memoir. He recalls replacing John Belushi, Zero’s blacklist battles, Jack Palance’s outrageous tales, and working with Meryl Streep, Woody Allen, Robert Mitchum and Bruno Kirby. Plus, a surprise rendition of “King Herod’s Song,” pie-throwing chaos, Stooge mania and celebrity fart impressions.
Oct 26, 2026 • 20min
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #22: "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and "Paper Moon"
A lively tour of two underappreciated films: Richard Dreyfuss’s conniving coming-of-age in The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz and the Depression-era charm of Paper Moon. Along the way, Gilbert and Frank explore Randy Quaid’s early career, Tatum O’Neal’s acclaimed performance, Polly Platt’s creative legacy, and Gilbert’s memories of working on Another You.
Oct 22, 2026 • 1h 18min
GGACP Rewind: Episode #63: Leonard Maltin
Leonard Maltin, the celebrated film critic, historian, and author of Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, joins the conversation. He recalls Jerry Lewis, Groucho Marx, Milton Berle, Forrest Ackerman, and Hal Roach. Topics include the mythical Little Rascals curse, cartoon evolution, classic-film censorship, monster-movie suspense, awkward filmmaker interviews, and why Casablanca remains cinema’s perfect film.
Oct 19, 2026 • 18min
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #21: "Act Of Violence" and "Broadway Danny Rose"
A loving look at Woody Allen’s Broadway Danny Rose, from its sweetly hapless showbiz agent to its unforgettable old-school comedy cameos and unlikely star Nick Apollo Forte. Then, Act of Violence brings Van Heflin and Robert Ryan into a tense film noir shaped by wartime guilt, betrayal and shifting moral lines. Along the way: crime-film favorites, underappreciated performers and a James Mason impression.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 35min
GGACP Rewind: Epsidoe #62: Judd Apatow
Judd Apatow, the filmmaker behind The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Trainwreck, shares hilarious stories from a lifetime in comedy. He recalls interviewing future stars as a teenager, writing for Garry Shandling, hearing from Andy Kaufman and Steve Martin, and casting the nearly century-old Norman Lloyd. There’s also love for Broadcast News, reflections on personal filmmaking, and Gilbert’s ill-fated Saturday Night Live run.
Oct 12, 2026 • 18min
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #20: "The Harder They Fall" and "The Verdict"
Humphrey Bogart’s final film dives into mob-controlled boxing, while Paul Newman seeks redemption as a disgraced lawyer in Sidney Lumet’s gripping courtroom drama. The discussion explores David Mamet’s deliberate storytelling, James Mason’s villainous turn, unusual casting connections, and two underrated films worth rediscovering.
Oct 8, 2026 • 49min
GGACP Rewind: Episode #61: Michael Oliver
Michael Oliver, the former child star who played Junior Healy in Problem Child, revisits landing the role, working with John Ritter and Jack Warden, and the film’s surprise success. He discusses typecasting, homeschooling, a bruising contract dispute, PETA’s promotional protest, and why he ultimately chose privacy and a career in tech support over Hollywood.
Oct 5, 2026 • 18min
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #19: "Road To Perdition" and "Marathon Man"
A lively dive into two dark, stylish thrillers: Tom Hanks and Paul Newman’s gangster world in Road to Perdition, and Dustin Hoffman’s dangerous Nazi conspiracy in Marathon Man. The discussion explores Conrad Hall’s cinematography, 1970s New York, Laurence Olivier’s chilling villain, method acting, an unforgettable dentist scene, and a wild Danny Kaye legend.
