The pride of South Philadelphia, former teen idol Bobby Rydell joins Gilbert and Frank at the Friars Club’s George Burns Room to talk about his early days as a drummer, his hit records “Swinging School,” “Wild One” and “Volare” and his memorable role as Ann-Margret’s lovesick boyfriend Hugo Peabody in the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Also, Bobby opens for Joey Bishop, tours with the Everly Brothers, shares a drink with Ol’ Blue Eyes and inspires the Beatles’ classic “She Loves You.” PLUS: Crazy Guggenheim! Clem Kadiddlehopper! Bobby plays the legendary Copa! John Wayne meets the Son of God! And Guy Marks steals Uncle Miltie’s thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #1: George C. Scott and Mr. Warmth
2026-06-01 | 11 mins.
In the first in a 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: the haunting of George C. Scott! Burt Lancaster and Joan Rivers go for a swim! And Don Rickles takes on “Inherit the Wind”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #42: Dan Harmon
2026-05-28 | 1h 11 mins.
Outspoken and controversial writer-producer Dan Harmon went from performing improv in his hometown of Milwaukee to creating hit television shows like “Community” and Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.” Dan joined Gilbert and Frank for a candid and revealing conversation about the perils of celebrity, how his various neuroses fuel his creativity and why he chose to launch his own podcast (the popular “Harmontown”) instead of going to therapy. Also: Dan pays “homage” to Bill Cosby, gets canned by Sarah Silverman, creates the cult show “Heat Vision and Jack” and locks horns with comedy hero-turned-antagonist Chevy Chase. PLUS: “Manimal”! “Misfits of Science”! “The Streisand Effect”! Gilbert hangs with Charlie Sheen! And Dan receives a VERY special delivery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #41: Bill Mumy
2026-05-25 | 1h 13 mins.
To mark 2015's 50th anniversary of the classic adventure series “Lost in Space,” Gilbert and Frank dial up Will Robinson himself, actor, musician and voice artist Bill Mumy, who shares childhood memories of working with icons Irwin Allen, Brigitte Bardot and Walt Disney and explains why he turned down the role of Eddie on "The Munsters." Also, Bill runs afoul of Alfred Hitchcock, stars in three unforgettable “Twilight Zone” episodes and records the novelty song “Fish Heads.” PLUS: “The Great Vegetable Rebellion”! Billy meets Keith Richards! Zorro meets Eva Peron! And Gilbert tangles with the Man of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP Rewind: Episode #40: Dave Attell
2026-05-21 | 1h 28 mins.
Gilbert and Frank sit down with one of their favorite funny people -- comic, writer and Comedy Central host Dave Attell, to talk about everything from Louis CK’s cult blaxploitation spoof “Pootie Tang” (featuring Dave in a small role) to Gilbert’s controversial (and costly) tsunami jokes to Danny Kaye’s (alleged) love affair with Sir Laurence Olivier. Also: Dave shares his passion for 70’s-era porn, reveals why he doesn’t consider himself a good actor and helps Gilbert and Frank dissect classic (and not-so-classic) movies like “Planet of the Apes,” “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Tingler.” PLUS: Tuesday Weld! Pat Morita! Hymie the Robot! The Three Stooges meet “The Dirty Dozen”! And Barbara Hershey becomes Barbara Seagull! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
About Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
About 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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