Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

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GGACP Rewind: Epsidoe #62: Judd Apatow Oct 15, 2026

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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”!

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GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #20: "The Harder They Fall" and "The Verdict" Oct 12, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Episode #61: Michael Oliver Oct 08, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #19: "Road To Perdition" and "Marathon Man" Oct 05, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Episode #60: Josh Groban Oct 01, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Mini Episode #18: "No Way to Treat A Lady" and "The Hudsucker Proxy" Sep 28, 2026

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This week: Rod Steiger’s a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman!

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GGACP Rewind: Episode #59: Greg Evigan Sep 24, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Mini-Epidode #17: "1941" and "The Incident" Sep 21, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Episode #58: Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams Sep 17, 2026

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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!

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GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #16: "The Wicker Man" and Roddy McDowall Sep 14, 2026

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This week: Roddy McDowall goes to high school! Jack Nicholson takes to the airwaves! And (arguably) the creepiest movie ever made!

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