

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.
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Oct 26, 2015 • 1h 16min
74. Victoria Price
Gilbert and Frank usher in Halloween by placing a call to the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price, who talks about her father's run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Peter Lorre and his rumored bisexuality. Also, Victoria lauds horror movie fans, deconstructs "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and visits the set of "Theater of Blood"! PLUS: The wonder of Emergo! Vincent Price meets Jack Benny! Martin Scorsese praises "House of Wax"! And the return of "The Tingler"!
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Oct 22, 2015 • 27min
Mini-Ep #32: Ace In The Hole and The Fisher King
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.
This week: The cynical cinema of Billy Wilder! Sinbad shills for McDonald's! And Jeff Bridges seeks the Holy Grail!
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Oct 19, 2015 • 1h 13min
73. Laraine Newman
To mark the 40th anniversary of the debut of "Saturday Night Live" (October 11, 1975) Gilbert and Frank dial up original cast member Laraine Newman, who reflects on her four-plus decades in comedy and shares recollections of working with everyone from Richard Pryor to Karen Black to the legendary Christoper Lee. Also, Laraine studies mime with Marcel Marceau, befriends Dudley Moore, improvises with Pat Morita and recalls SNL's infamous "Uncle Roy" sketches. PLUS: Jack Soo! "Invaders from Mars"! Louise Lasser locks herself in her dressing room! Gilbert channels Jackie Vernon! And Uncle Miltie's schlong helps win the war!
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Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes." Visit the DFA online store @ http://store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2015 • 23min
Mini-Ep #31: The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Smoke
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.
This week: Rethinking "The Loved One"! The joys of Harvey Keitel! And Gilbert meets Samuel Z. Arkoff!
Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes." Visit the DFA online store @ http://store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store.
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Oct 12, 2015 • 1h 13min
72. Howie Mandel
Gilbert and Frank travel to Radio City Music Hall to pay a backstage visit to comic, actor and TV host Howie Mandel, who discusses his numerous phobias and anxieties and looks back on his early days at LA's famed Comedy Store. Also, Howie jumps in a ditch, explains how to treat a gunshot wound and has a Brazilian wax named after him. PLUS: Allen Funt! "Gidget" redux! The tortured genius of Blake Edwards! Howie hangs with Mousie Garner! And the perils of political correctness!
Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes." Visit the DFA online store @ http://store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store.
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Oct 8, 2015 • 24min
Mini-Ep #30: The Last Detail And The Parallax View
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.
This week: The enigma of Randy Quaid! Warren Beatty takes on the Warren Commission! And Billy ("you can call me 'Ray'") Saluga "joins" the cast of SNL!
Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes." Visit the DFA online store @ http://store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2015 • 1h 19min
71. Mario Cantone
Tony-nominated actor, singer and comedian Mario Cantone drops by Manhattan's Nutmeg Studios to regale Gilbert and Frank with inside-showbiz stories about everyone from Paul Lynde to Robert Redford to Lauren Bacall. Also, Mario crushes on Jan-Michael Vincent, tours London with Marty Krofft, treads the boards with Patrick Stewart and searches for Sammy Davis' eye. PLUS: Monty Clift visits Merv! Bette Davis trashes Faye Dunaway! Richard Simmons kidnaps Famous Amos! And Gilbert (and Mario) sing the theme from "The Sterile Cuckoo"!
Our sponsor today is one of the premiere independent labels in the world, DFA Records, based out of downtown New York City and co-founded by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem.
DFA Records is proud and excited to release the second album from Greek singer songwriter production guru and all around genius savant, Larry Gus. His new album is entitled “I Need New Eyes."
Visit the DFA online store @ store.dfarecords.com for more details and to order your copy today. and for 20% off your online order, use coupon code “GILBERT” on the DFA store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2015 • 18min
Mini-Ep #29: Petrified Forest and Day of the Jackal
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.
This week: Paging Sidney Poitier! Bogie's big break! And Hugo Drax hunts a killer!
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Sep 28, 2015 • 1h 22min
70. Max Baer, Jr.
53 years ago this week, the hugely popular sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" debuted on CBS (September 26, 1962) so Gilbert and Frank tracked down the last surviving original cast member, actor/director Max Baer, Jr., to talk about his memories of working with co-stars Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas and Buddy Ebsen and guest star Phil Silvers. Also, Max hangs with the Rat Pack, sets the record straight about his famous dad (prizefighter Max Baer) and details his 15-year struggle to build a "Beverly Hillbillies"-themed hotel and casino. PLUS: "Surfside 6"! Doodles Weaver! Max heckles Uncle Miltie! Elly May dates Elvis! And Gilbert tries to get a word in edgewise!
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Sep 24, 2015 • 27min
Mini-Ep #28: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao and The King Of Comedy
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.
This week: Tony Randall's tour de force! Jerry Lewis stands in for Johnny Carson! And Papillon Soo Soo, phone home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


