

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Starburns Audio
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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Dec 28, 2023 • 29min
GGACP Classic: Obscure Christmas Movies
GGACP continues its celebration of the 2023 holiday season by revisiting this mini-show from 2017 as Gilbert, Frank and Raybone take a longer look at some lesser-known (and deservedly so, in some cases) Christmas flicks, including "Susan Slept Here," "Pocketful of Miracles," "A Carol for Another Christmas," "Santa Claus vs. the Devil" and "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't." Also in this episode: The cinema of Sonny Fox! Grizzly Adams to the rescue! Gilbert dons a Santa suit! Frank Capra cries plagiarism! And the squirrel that saved Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 33min
Christmas 2021 with Mario Cantone Encore
GGACP welcomes Christmas 2023 with this ENCORE of the final (2021) holiday show featuring actor, singer and fan favorite Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario discusses a sackful of topics, including the joys of Albert Finney’s “Scrooge,” the enduring appeal of the Snow Miser, the genius of Stephen Sondheim and the 100th birthday of Judy Garland. Also, Mel Gibson celebrates Hanukkah (!), Gilbert replaces Kim Cattrall, Bette Davis makes like Maria von Trapp and Emannuel Lewis learns the true meaning of Christmas. PLUS: “Cricket on the Hearth”! The ghost of Charles Nelson Reilly! Iago sings! Santa hangs ten! Mario reenacts “The Birds”! And the boys get a surprise Christmas visit from a showbiz legend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 22min
GGACP Classic: Mario Cantone
GGACP's celebration of the 2023 holiday season continues with this ENCORE of a 2017 installment with Christmas show fixture Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario chimes in on everything from the infamous Bette Davis-Joan Crawford feud to the not-so-special effects of “Mighty Joe Young” to the strange predilections of Frosty the Snowman. Also, Dracula plays heavy metal, Carol Kane plays Gilbert’s wife, Mario learns the Perfecto Telles story (!) and the co-hosts rank the best (and worst) adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.” PLUS: “The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas”! The genius of Alan Menken! In praise of Leonard Maltin! And the (triumphant) return of Carol Channing and Herve’ Villechaize! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 32min
Christmas Novelty Songs with Mario Cantone Encore
GGACP celebrates the 2023 holiday season with this ENCORE of a memorable and musical mini-episode from 2016, as the irrepressible Mario Cantone joins the boys for a loving look at Christmas novelty songs, including timeless classics and tuneless clunkers. Also in this episode: Dueling Dylans! Dominick the Donkey! Gilbert gets a Christmas tree! The return of Bob Hope’s ‘Jack Frost’! And Tony Curtis puts the moves on Bette Davis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 27min
GGACP Classic: Gilbert Opens Christmas Gifts from Listeners
GGACP officially ushers in the 2023 holiday season by revisiting this short but sweet mini-episode from 2018, as Gilbert gleefully opens Christmas gifts from worshipful fans -- including coffee table (!) books, collectible magazines, homemade holiday CDs, hand-drawn greeting cards and other podcast-specific goodies. Also in this episode: Chick Tracts presents "The Death Cookie," the music of the Johnny Gregory Orchestra, Gilbert warbles the Chock Full O' Nuts jingle and the first mention of future Facebook funster Michele Mantynen! PLUS: Rondo Hatton! Blind Lemon Raybone! “Boris Karloff’s Tales of Mystery”! “Dr. Butcher: Medical Deviate”! And “The Gilbert Gottfried Munchausen by Proxy Telethon"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 20min
Norman Lear Encore
GGACP salutes the incredible life and career of the late writer-producer-director Norman Lear with this ENCORE presentation of a 2017 interview. In this episode, Norman holds court on a variety of subjects, including the inscrutability of Dean Martin, the Jewishness of Edward G. Robinson, the "inventiveness" of Mickey Rooney and the heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen. Also, Norman woos Frank Sinatra, praises John Amos, presents Jerry Lewis with a one-of-a-kind gift and remembers his friend Carroll O'Connor. PLUS: James Franciscus! Roscoe Lee Browne! "Hot l Baltimore"! Norman buys the Declaration of Independence! And the legend of Joe E. Lewis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023 • 29min
GGACP Classic: REAL Bands of 1960s TV (with John Fotiadis)
GGACP revisits a memorable mini-episode from 2019 as podcast pal and contributing composer John "Yanni" Fotiadis takes the boys on a guided tour of REAL rock 'n' roll groups that appeared on 1960s TV shows. PLUS: "Far Out Munsters”! Paul Revere & the Raiders! The Peppermint Trolley Company! Mannix meets the Buffalo Springfield! And Chad & Jeremy tangle with Catwoman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 31min
Fictional Bands of 1960s TV (with John Fotiadis) Encore
GGACP celebrates December's Art and Architecture Month with this ENCORE of a 2019 mini-episode with podcast friend, musician (and professional architect!) John "Yanni" Fotiadis, featuring a look back at fictional rock 'n' roll groups of 1960s television. This week: the Fab Four inspire dozens of (fake) knockoffs, the Mosquitoes infest Gilligan's Island, Corporal Agarn manages the Bedbugs and Gilbert reprises his classic Bob Dylan-Floyd the Barber routine. PLUS: Boyce and Hart! The Groovy Guru! Opie Taylor goes electric! Bob Hope sports a hippie wig! And the musical stylings of Bingo, Bango, Bongo...and Irving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 11min
GGACP Classic: Jonathan Katz
GGACP celebrates the birthday of comedian, writer and star of "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist," Jonathan Katz (born December 1st) by revisiting one of their funniest (and strangest) interviews in the podcast's history. In this episode, Jonathan joins Gilbert and Frank for a chaotic conversation about TV westerns, David Mamet movies, "casual" nudity, Charles Atlas ads and "The Mike Douglas Show" -- among other vital topics. Also, Jon befriends Garry Shandling, pens a pilot for Peter Falk, prank calls a dating service and covers Melanie's "Brand New Key." PLUS: Thelma Todd! Fernando Lamas! Buster Crabbe peddles girdles! Al Pacino comes to dinner! The return of Larry Ragland! And Gilbert sings the theme from "Branded"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 15min
Sid & Marty Krofft Encore
GGACP celebrates the life and career of the late, legendary producer and showman Marty Krofft with this ENCORE presentation of a 2018 interview with Marty and his brother and longtime partner Sid Krofft. In this episode, Sid and Marty discuss their unusual creative process, the origins of “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost” and the failure of their ambitious indoor theme park, “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft.” Also, Dean Martin drops the axe, Bette Davis drops an F-bomb, Walt Disney doles out advice and Liberace “dates” Sonja Henie. PLUS: "Pink Lady and Jeff"! Live, nude puppets! Sid Caesar to the rescue! Remembering Martha Raye! “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour”! And Sid and Marty sue McDonald’s — and win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices