Advertise on podcast: Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Rating

★★★★★

4.8

from

3923 reviews

Description

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.

Unlock Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Social media

Check Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast social media presence

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast podcast

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #23: "Broadcast News" and "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead"

2026/11/02

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: High praise for one of Frank’s (and Judd Apatow’s) favorite films! The brilliance of Albert (and James L.) Brooks! Celebrating Albert Finney! And Sidney Lumet strikes again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #64: Josh Mostel

2026/10/29

Veteran character actor Josh Mostel stops by Gilbert’s apartment to dish dirt on everyone from Art Carney to Jack Palance to Meryl Streep and to share stories from his own 40-year career as well as the life/career of his famous dad, legendary performer Zero Mostel. Also, Josh co-stars with George Segal, gets advice from Robert Mitchum, “assaults” Paul Mazursky and tries to follow in the footsteps of John Belushi. PLUS: “Stoogemania”! “The Hot Rock”! Remembering the late, great Bruno Kirby! Josh sings “King Herod’s Song”! Zero testifies before HUAC! And Marlon Brando seduces Josh’s mom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #22: "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz" and "Paper Moon"

2026/10/26

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Exit Paul Newman, enter Ryan O’Neal! Richard Dreyfuss comes of age! And the enigma of Randy Quaid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #63: Leonard Maltin

2026/10/22

Movie fanatics Gilbert and Frank place a call to one of the world’s most recognized authorities on cinema — author, critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who shares his thoughts on everything from the perils of fraternizing with filmmakers to the long-rumored “Curse of the Little Rascals.” Also, Leonard remembers Hal Roach and Forrest Ackerman, gushes over Groucho and Jerry Lewis and tells us why “Casablanca” is the “perfect movie.” PLUS: “Island of Lost Souls”! Wayne and Shuster! “Famous Monsters of Filmland”! Leonard shares the dais with Uncle Miltie! And “The Man Who Would Be Buckwheat”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #21: "Act Of Violence" and "Broadway Danny Rose"

2026/10/19

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: “Danny of Arabia!” Woody Allen meets the mob! And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Epsidoe #62: Judd Apatow

2026/10/15

Writer, producer, director and “Amazing Colossal Podcast” fan Judd Apatow took time out from his busy “Trainwreck” press tour to stop by Gilbert’s apartment and entertain the boys with stories about everyone from Jack Nicholson to Albert Brooks to 100-year-old character actor Norman Lloyd. Also, Judd writes the Grammys for Garry Shandling, gets a letter from Andy Kaufman, “stalks” Steve Martin and pitches a movie to the Rolling Stones. PLUS: Mel Blanc! Sammy Shore! Jimmy Durante hides out! The brilliance of “Broadcast News”! Gilbert wishes Lon Chaney, Jr. well! And “The Last Days in Fred Silverman’s Bunker”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #20: "The Harder They Fall" and "The Verdict"

2026/10/12

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of %$#@! Darkness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #61: Michael Oliver

2026/10/08

To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy “Problem Child” (premiered July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child actor Michael Oliver, to talk about his memories of co-stars John Ritter and Jack Warden, his battles with the film’s producers and his struggles to lead a normal life off-screen. Also, Gilbert carries the “Problem Child” torch, PETA protests the movie’s ad campaign, and Michael turns his back on show business. PLUS: “Drexel’s Class”! Macaulay Culkin! “The Munsters Today”! The Beach Boys get into the act! And Gilbert “plays” Robert Redford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #19: "Road To Perdition" and "Marathon Man"

2026/10/05

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures.This week: Tom Hanks vs. James Bond! The artistry of Conrad Hall! And Dustin Hoffman goes to the dentist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #60: Josh Groban

2026/10/01

Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on hit series like “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with “Adele Dazeem.” PLUS: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.”! Gladys Knight & The Pips! “The Beastmaster”! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings “the hits” of Gilbert Gottfried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini Episode #18: "No Way to Treat A Lady" and "The Hudsucker Proxy"

2026/09/28

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Rod Steiger’s a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #59: Greg Evigan

2026/09/24

This week, Gilbert and Frank welcome one of the most visible and popular TV actors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, former heartthrob and “B.J. and the Bear” and “My Two Dads” star Greg Evigan, who shares memorable anecdotes about everyone from Burt Reynolds to William Shatner to simian TV sidekick Sam (AKA “The Bear”). Also, Greg shares the stage with Ben Vereen AND John Travolta, jams with Paul Shaffer and lends his car to Ringo Starr! PLUS: Don Kirshner! The strange genius of Glen A. Larson! “Pink Lady and Jeff”! ”The Battle of the Network Stars”! And Gilbert sings again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Epidode #17: "1941" and "The Incident"

2026/09/21

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Steven Spielberg spoofs himself! Martin Sheen terrorizes Ed McMahon! And Robert Stack cries his eyes out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Episode #58: Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams

2026/09/17

Screenwriter Tracey Jackson and legendary songwriter, musician and actor Paul Williams join Gilbert and Frank at New York’s famed Friars Club to cover a wide array of topics, including the “musicality” of comedy, the addiction of fame, and the movies that changed Paul and Tracey’s lives. Also, Paul auditions for The Monkees, Tracey hangs with Hunter S. Thompson and Gilbert “favors” Paul by performing some of his greatest hits. PLUS: The comedy of John Byner! The Jewish Elvis! Robert Mitchum’s bed! Tracey bootlegs a Paul Williams concert! And the return of Pat McCormick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #16: "The Wicker Man" and Roddy McDowall

2026/09/14

In this series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and (often) unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Roddy McDowall goes to high school! Jack Nicholson takes to the airwaves! And (arguably) the creepiest movie ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast reviews

Read Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast podcast reviews

4.8 out of 5

3923 reviews

★★★★☆

Hey Abbott 2026/06/18

Great TV history with tons of laughs

The best episodes are when the guest doesn’t try to be funny… they let Gilbert Loose…

★★★★☆

KnoxFive4 2026/04/23

Best Episode is Malcolm McDowell

Its good

★★★★★

South Philly Dan 2026/03/09

The best there is

This is the best podcast out there! No aggravation, no politics, no decisiveness, just entertainment! Gil and Frank did just what they set out to do! ...

★★★★★

Geoplanter 2026/02/22

February 2026

Gilbert’s been gone sometime now, and yet this still remains the most entertaining podcast out there in podcasting land!

★★★★★

anotherunnecessaryopinion 2025/10/28

Thorough

Today I was listening to the interview they did with Chris Lemmon and Charlie Matthau, and honestly, it's the only time I've listened to an interview ...

★★★★★

AllNew121 2025/08/30

Whither the Sainted Padre Goes, Hilarity Follows

Frank’s new solo podcast is nothing short of terrific. (In fact, not short at all; some of them go on for hours.) Truly interesting conversation, grea...

★★★★★

Tim in Cleveland 2025/08/26

Yay!

Very happy to see Frank back. I really missed the show. I bet Gilbert would be happy too! Ohhhh thank you!!!

★★★★★

Gilbert AND Frank fan 2025/08/22

Please keep new shows coming

I was always a big fan of Gilbert, but Frank brought something to the show that was a real draw also. I’m so glad Frank has started hosting shows on h...

★★★★★

Vid Hardt 2025/08/19

Fun for All Ages starting to show promise, yet...

The new show is good only as much as it emulates its predecessor, so as long as someone, real or AI, fills the Gil role, it's fun.

★★★★★

dk11h 2025/07/27

Awesome

Awesome show.

check all reviews on apple podcasts