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

November 13, 2025 60 mins
In connection with this week's "Fun for All Ages" conversation about "The Day the Clown Cried," GGACP revisits this 2015 interview with illusionist, filmmaker and comedian Penn Jillette. In this episode, Penn opines on a host of offbeat topics ranging from Jerry Lewis' ill-fated pet project to strippers’ tricks of the trade, the comedy of Dennis Miller, the cinema of the Three Stooges and failed attempts to summon the spirit of Bel...
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GGACP celebrates National Aviation Month (!) by revisiting the infamous Pat McCormick helicopter story in this ENCORE of an interview with legendary writer-actor-director Buck Henry. In this episode, Buck looks back on his 50+ year career and shares hilarious anecdotes about Orson Welles, James Mason, John Belushi and Jonathan Winters (among others). Also: Buck adapts “Catch-22,” praises Richard Benjamin, invents the Cone of Silenc...
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November 6, 2025 37 mins
To coincide with this week's "Fun for All Ages" episode about movie musicals of 1980, GGACP revisits this hilarious conversation from 2017 about Gil and Frank's' favorite musical misfires. In this episode: Burt Reynolds sings Cole Porter, Gene Kelly laces up his skates, Nipsey Russell follows the yellow brick road and Carol Channing covers the Beatles. PLUS: "Grease 2"! "Paint Your Wagon"! And Gilbert meets Mr. Baseball! Learn more...
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November 3, 2025 81 mins
GGACP squeezes a few extra scares out of spooky season with this ENCORE of a 2016 interview with the “King of Splatter,” makeup effects wizard Tom Savini. In this episode, Tom reveals the secret of onscreen suspense, shares his admiration for legendary makeup artists Dick Smith and Jack Pierce and explains how “Midnight Cowboy” changed his life. Also, Tom praises George Clooney, defends Jerry Lewis, laughs it up with Tony Curtis an...
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GGACP celebrates Halloween 2025 with this ENCORE of a mini-ep from 2015, featuring Gilbert and Frank's Halloween movie recommendations. In this episode: Lon Chaney Jr. fills Karloff's boots, Walter Huston meets Agatha Christie, Gilbert’s nana praises Barry Fitzgerald and the strange passions of Lionel Atwill. PLUS: The boys (finally) track down Janet Ann Gallow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 27, 2025 111 mins
GGACP celebrates Halloween week by revisiting this conversation from 2021 as Gilbert and Frank celebrate the 90th anniversaries (1931-2021) of Universal Studios’ original “Dracula” and “Frankenstein” with Oscar-winning makeup creator Rick Baker and late author-historian David J. Skal. In this episode, Rick and David talk about sympathetic monsters, mad scientists (real and imagined), the genius of Jack Pierce and the premature deat...
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In connection with this week's "Fun For All Ages" episode about Johnny Carson's 100th birthday, GGACP revisits this 2019 interview with comedian-historian and host of "The Carson Podcast," Mark Malkoff and Emmy-winning writer and producer (and lifelong Carson fan) Phil Rosenthal. Also in this episode: The flamboyance of Monti Rock, the “magic” of Uri Geller and Johnny locks horns with “Saturday Night Live." PLUS: Mark (finally) lan...
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Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for a new episode every Tuesday! 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...
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October 20, 2025 100 mins
The celebration of Halloween month continues with this classic episode from 2018 that helped inspire the format of Frank's "Fun For All Ages" podcast as Metallica guitarist, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and monster kid Kirk Hammett discusses his lifelong love affair with horror films, his priceless collection of movie memorabilia and the shared connection between horror fans and metal heads. Also, Boris Karloff goes digital, Kirk meet...
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GGACP celebrates Halloween month by revisiting part two of a 2019 salute to Universal horror classics with author, screenwriter and historian Gary Gerani. In this episode: In praise of "The Raven"! The Monster takes a mate! Bela Lugosi’s finest hour! The strange life of Edgar G. Ulmer! And the absurd brilliance of “The Black Cat”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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GGACP celebrates Halloween month with this ENCORE of an informative and entertaining two-part conversation about Gilbert and Frank's beloved Universal horror classics with historian, screenwriter and author of "Top 100 Horror Movies," Gary Gerani. This week: Directed by Roger Corman! The music of Billy Goldenberg! The trials of Colin Clive! Boris Karloff goes bowling! And King Tut inspires “The Mummy”! Learn more about your ad choi...
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October 9, 2025 109 mins
In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" episode about Atomic Age Cinema (with guest Michael Giacchino), GGACP revisits this 2018 interview with the Oscar and Grammy-winning composer. In this episode, Michael talks about his love of Japanese monster movies (including "Godzilla"), the golden age of “contract musicians,” and the influences of Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin and Max Steiner. Also, Don Knotts gets tough, Martin Sc...
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Don't miss any of the fun. Subscribe to Fun for All Ages now for a new episode every Tuesday! 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-s...
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October 6, 2025 97 mins
GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of a Frank favorite, the western-comedy "Hearts of the West," (released October 8, 1975) co-starring GGACP guest Alan Arkin. In this interview from 2020, Alan (joined by Emmy-winning actor Adam Arkin) talks about portraying villains, directing dark comedies, the precision of the Coen brothers and the Cold War politics of “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.” Also, Pat McCormick hi...
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October 2, 2025 101 mins
GGACP remembers the late, great television writer Ron Friedman (“The Odd Couple,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “All in the Family,” “Barney Miller”) by revisiting this return engagement from 2019. In this episode, Ron talks about the structure of storytelling, the importance of escapism, his years-long friendship with comics legend Stan Lee and the original inspirations for Captain Marvel and the Sub-Mariner. Also, Ron regales the boy...
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September 29, 2025 86 mins
The team at GGACP bids a fond farewell to our recently departed friend and one of the podcast's favorite guests, comedy writer Ron Friedman (“Get Smart,” “The Odd Couple,” “All in the Family”) by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable interview from 2018. In this episode, Ron recalls working with everyone from Lucille Ball to Milton Berle to Danny Kaye to Orson Welles and shares the war stories to show for it. Also, Herve  Villechai...
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Keeping with the theme of this week's "Fun For All Ages" game show episode, GGACP revisits this 2017 conversation with "Match Game" writer Dick DeBartolo, who recalls his days as a staff writer-consultant for Goodman-Todson and crafting quips and questions for "Match Game," "Tattletales" and "What's My Line?" Also, the boys look back at some obscure (and largely forgotten) game and quiz shows, including "Don Adams' Screen Test," "T...
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September 22, 2025 93 mins
September marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of Mel Brooks' short-lived Robin Hood spoof "When Things Were Rotten," starring beloved character actors Dick Gautier and Bernie Kopell. Back in 2016, Bernie joined Gilbert and Frank to talk about that series, as well as his six decades in show business, working with legends Steve Allen, Jack Benny and Phil Silvers and his signature roles on "Get Smart" and "The Love Boat." Also, Ch...
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September 18, 2025 82 mins
In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" disco episode, GGACP revisits this 2014 interview with the composer of the disco smash “It’s Raining Men,” musician, conductor and comedian (and friend of the podcast) Paul Shaffer. In this episode recorded in the New York Friars Club's Ed Sullivan Room, Paul talks about being influenced by '60s-era variety shows and working with icons James Brown, John Belushi, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bri...
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September 16, 2025 97 mins
Frank sets the FFAA time machine back to the decadent and "dancetastic" 1970s as comedian-author Frank DeCaro ("Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under the Mirror Ball") and Grammy-nominated singer Cory Daye (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, Kid Creole and the Coconuts) celebrate the songs, artists, movies, nightclubs and cultural impact of the disco era. In this episode: Dr. Buzzard meets James Bond, Ethel Merman records a camp ...
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