Best Amy MacLeod Podcasts (2025)

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We Need a Little Christmas! The "Fun for All Ages" 2025 Holiday Spectacular w/ Mario Cantone and Susie Essman 5:33

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Don't miss any of the fun! Full episode available on Fun For All Ages. Links below 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/p…

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Christmas 2021 with Mario Cantone Encore 1:33:12

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GGACP welcomes Christmas 2025 with this ENCORE of the final (2021) GGACP holiday show featuring actor, singer and fan favorite Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario discusses a sackful of topics, including the joys of Albert Finney’s “Scrooge,” the enduring appeal of the Snow Miser, the genius of Stephen Sondheim and the 100th birthday of Judy Garl…

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Ebenezer (1998) 1:21:05

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Ebenezer directed by Ken Jubenvill and starring Jack Palance, Ricky Schroder and Amy Locane. Episode Roundup: The Cowpuncher speculate on the kinds of gifts a reformed Scrooge might give for Christmas. Mel's birth is foretold by Benjamin Franklin. Amy reveals the terrifying orgins of "Tiny Tim disease". Stu quizzes Amy and Mel on Western Movie Geog…

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Happy Stitchmas 2025! 38:00

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Hello there and Happy Stitchmas! It's that time of year again when I take a look back at the past 12 months and choose some of the highlights of my podcasting year. 2025 has been a big year for me, I celebrated 10 years of blogging (Postcard from Gibraltar and then Making Stitches Blog) and 5 years of Making Stitches Podcast. In this episode I shar…

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GGACP Encore: Gilbert Opens Christmas Gifts from Listeners 26:37

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GGACP celebrates the 2025 holiday season by revisiting this short but sweet mini-episode from 2018, as Gilbert gleefully opens Christmas gifts from worshipping fans — including coffee table (!) books, collectible magazines, homemade holiday CDs, hand-drawn greeting cards and other goodies. Also in this episode: Chick Tracts presents “The Death Cook…

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Christmas Novelty Songs with Mario Cantone Encore 32:15

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GGACP makes merry with this ENCORE of a memorable and musical mini-episode from way back in 2016, as the irrepressible Mario Cantone joins the boys for a loving look at Christmas novelty songs, including timeless classics and tuneless clunkers. Also in this episode: Dueling Dylans! Dominick the Donkey! Gilbert gets a Christmas tree! The return of B…

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GGACP Classic: Joe Franklin 57:18

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To coincide with this week's "Fun for All Ages" salute to 1960s and '70s New York television, GGACP revisits this 2014 interview with a legend of local broadcasting, the one and only Joe Franklin. In this episode, Gilbert and Frank drop in on Joe’s infamously cluttered (an understatement!) Times Square office to nosh on chicken salad, dodge falling…

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Obscure Christmas Movies Encore 28:34

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GGACP celebrates the 2025 holiday season with this ENCORE of a mini-show from 2017 as Gilbert and Frank (with an assist from Raybone) explore some lesser-known (and deservedly so, in some cases) Christmas flicks, including “Susan Slept Here,” “Pocketful of Miracles,” “A Carol for Another Christmas,” “Santa Claus vs. the Devil” and “The Christmas Th…

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Shane (1953) 1:17:22

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Shane directed by George Stevens and starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, and Van Heflin. Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers agree that having Van Heflin in your movie is worth a million points. Amy encourages you to adopt a cowboy from a rescue, and not from a breeder. This movie reminded Mel of TV's "Bluey." Stu is enamored with Alan Ladd's perfect hai…

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From an Amigurumi Pig to Crocheted Patchwork with Anita Gibney from Made by Anita 34:12

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In this episode of Making Stitches Podcast I chat to Anita Gibney — the designer behind Made by Anita and the author of the brand-new book; Patchwork Granny Square Blankets. Known for her beautiful crochet blanket deisgns, Anita has become an ambassador for Stylecraft Yarns and has just published her first book. We chat about how her love of croche…

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MOONY-SODE 7: December 2025 Super Cold Moon 30:24

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Hi all! It's time for another minisode - I mean MOONYSODE!. Today, we're talking about the December super moon - the Cold Moon. Jump in while we talk about the moon, rituals for this time of year, and drink a full moon martini (recipe below). During the pod, we mention that we are going to try to recreate the energy/look of the martini with a diffe…

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GGACP Classic: Remembering Chuck McCann 40:08

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To coincide with this week's "Fun for All Ages" episode about 1960s and '70s New York-based kiddie shows, GGACP revisits this tribute to local TV legend Chuck McCann from 2018. In this episode: “Cool McCool”! Rootie Kazootie! Stan Laurel comes to America! “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter”! And Chuck founds The Sons of the Desert! Learn more about your…

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Episode 16: (Crystal) Size Matters - an interview with SAMANTHA HARGROVE! 1:07:35

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During this episode, we're talking to Samantha Hargrove again - this time about the science of crystals. (For our first interview with Sam, look for Episode 10 wherever you're listening!) Pour yourself a glass of wine (we're drinking Three Witches from http://anichecellars.com/) or a Manhattan, and settle in for rock talk and Caftan Coven shenaniga…

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Larry Charles Encore 1:40:24

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (December 1st) of writer-director Larry Charles (“Borat,” “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) with this ENCORE of an interview from 2019. In this episode, Larry joins the boys for an engrossing conversation about humor as a survival tactic, the hazards of guerrilla filmmaking, the persuasive powers of Sacha Baron Cohen…

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Merry Crochet Makes with Justine Robson & Nicky Ward - BONUS EPISODE 41:13

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December starts next week which means we are officially on the countdown to Christmas, but there's still time to make a few Christmas gifts for special people or some decorations for your home. In this special 'Bonus Episode' I'm sharing a chat I had with Justine from Little Box of Crochet and Nicky Ward from A Heart Shaped Cherry. Followers of Lit…

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GGACP Classic: Bad Ape Movies 38:56

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GGACP celebrates Thanksgiving 2025 by revisiting this ridiculously in-depth 2018 analysis of some genuine "golden turkeys," featuring one of Gilbert and Frank's favorite topics: apes and gorillas. In this episode: Gilbert breaks down “Old Dracula," Jerry Lewis threatens to sue Sammy Petrillo, Raymond Burr turns into a gorilla and Bela Lugosi tries …

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Jackie Martling and Billy West Encore 1:34:49

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To coincide with this week's long-awaited "Fun For All Ages" Jackie Martling-Billy West reunion, GGACP turns back the clock to 2019, when the boys made their first joint appearance on the "Amazing Colossal Podcast." In this episode, Jackie and Billy talk about the cinema of George Pal, the versatility of Paul Frees, the uniqueness of Peter Sellers …

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Sartana Kills Them All (1970) 1:14:07

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Sartana Kills Them All directed by Rafael Romero Marchent and starring Gianni Garko, Guglielmo Spoletini and Maria Silva Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers hold on for dear life in this lightning fast mess of a spaghetti western. Amy struggles to summarize this film. Stu wishes that Sartana had killed them all and not just a couple of them. Mel point…

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Quilts, Blogs, Podcasts & Live Shows with Kat Molesworth 32:18

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My guest for this episode of Making Stitches Podcast is Kat Molesworth, the creative force behind the Blogtacular Podcast & Festival. With Blogtacular, Kat helped countless creatives and bloggers find their voice and their community online. These days, Kat's work means she's serving another creative community, working for Immediate Live, on the Kni…

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GGACP Classic: Richard Benjamin 1:32:15

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic Neil Simon comedy “The Sunshine Boys” (released November, 1975) by revisiting this memorable interview with the film’s co-star, actor-director Richard Benjamin. In this episode, Richard looks back on his six-decade career in Hollywood and recalls memories of working with Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, …

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Fun for ALL Ages! 2:54

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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…

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Dick Cavett Encore 1:57:36

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (November 19th) of 4-time guest and friend of the podcast, the legendary Dick Cavett, by presenting this ENCORE of a fascinating interview from 2019. In this episode, Dick shares delightful (and hilarious) anecdotes about Jack Benny, Stan Laurel, Truman Capote and Walter Winchell (among others) and looks back on memora…

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GGACP Classic: Penn Jillette Returns 1:00:50

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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 Mi…

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Minisode 6: Persephone's Kiss Craft Cocktail! 32:58

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Welcome to Minisode #6! Today, our craft topic is Craft Cocktails, and we're going to take you through a Persephone's Kiss. The recipe is below if you want to follow along as we make it and discuss the magical properties of all the ingredients! Recipe Ingredients: 2 oz tequila (rejuvenation) 1.5 oz pomegranate juice (life, death, rebirth, fertility…

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Buck Henry Encore 1:12:16

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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…

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TexStyle: Looking ahead to a new festival for 2026 with Michelle Greaves 29:29

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Welcome to Making Stitches Podcast! In this episode I share a chat I've had with Michelle Greaves, one half of the team behind the brand new TexStyle festival which is coming to Manchester next year. Michelle and her Mum, Carole, have been hosting yarn festivals for a number of years including the Buxton, Cumbria and Stafford Wool Gatherings, next …

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Hidalgo (2004) 1:16:33

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Hidalgo directed by Joe Johnston and starring Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, and Omar Sharif. Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers watch all the pretty horses fight for survival in this True Story.* Mel tells us of the time she jumped across the Rio Grande in a single bound. Amy regales us with stories of her numerous victories in underground mart…

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GGACP Classic: Bad Movie Musicals 37:01

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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 Beat…

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Episode 15: Beaver, Gin, and an interview with AMY CISSELL! 1:04:12

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Today's interviewee is none other than 1/3 of the Caftan Coven (and pod co-host) Amy Cissell! We'll discuss her upcoming series - Silver City Shifters, as well as French 75s, pomegranates, manifestation, and the Beaver Supermoon! Pour yourself a drink, get cozy, and dive into the episode! This week's cocktail is a Pomegranate French 75. Recipe at t…

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Tom Savini Encore 1:21:57

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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. Al…

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Minisode 5: Happy Samhain! 39:32

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Pour yourself a Hades Snare (recipe at the end) and join us for an overview on the history of the Western European celebration of Samhain. Today's Oracle deck is Juliet Diaz and Lorraine Anderson's Seasons of the Witch Samhain Deck, and our card is "Pumpkin." Key words: Protection, fertility, and prosperity! https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/seaso…

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GGACP Classic: Gilbert and Frank's Halloween Recommendations 13:49

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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 Jan…

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Rick Baker & David J. Skal Encore 1:51:52

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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,…

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The Valley of Gwangi (1969) 56:04

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The Valley of Gwangi directed by Jim O'Connolly, starring James Franciscus, Gila Golan and Richard Carlson. Featuring amazing animation by Ray Harryhausen. Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers watch a movie that perfectly delivers on its promises, those promises being Dinosaurs and Cowboys together at last! Amy calls 'em like she sees 'em, and what she…

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All Things Amigurumi with Amy Ting from Curious Papaya 24:02

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My guest for this episode of Making Stitches Podcast is Amy Ting, a crochet designer from the US who specialises in amigurumi. Amy is a passionate advocate for the Japanese technique of crocheting in the round to create soft toys. She has been crocheting amigurumi creatures for 7 years and shares her work online on her website: https://curiouspapay…

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Episode 14: RENEE ROSE & LEE SAVINO! Abundance, manifestation, and money magic! 1:29:27

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Our 14th full episode features an interview with the amazing Lee Savino & Renee Rose, and we couldn't be more excited about it! Join us to talk about money magic, abundance journeys, co-authorship, and of course, general shenanigans. This week's cocktails are a cucumber gimlet (Renee's) and a jalapeño margarita (Lee's). Recipes at the bottom of the…

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GGACP Classic: Tales from "The Carson Podcast" with Mark Malkoff (and Phil Rosenthal) 45:13

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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 U…

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Don't miss any of the Fun (For All Ages with Frank Santopadre) 2:53

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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/13b5e…

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Kirk Hammett Encore 1:40:05

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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 connec…

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GGACP Classic: Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani Part 2 43:54

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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 …

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Minisode 4: Craft Cocktails - Tequila Sunrise 18:34

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Welcome to minisode #4! Today, our craft topic is Craft Cocktails, and we're going to take you through a tequila sunrise. The recipe is below if you want to follow along as we make it and discuss the magical properties of all the ingredients! Recipe 1 ½ oz tequila (pour in bottom of glass) – Made from the agave plant, carries the energy of rejuvena…

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Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani Encore 40:45

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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 K…

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The Searchers (1956) 1:26:30

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The Searchers directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, and Vera Miles. Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers watch an examination of John Wayne being racist. Mel gets a cringe itch she just can't scratch. Stu wishes that John Wayne would have just had a villain era. Amy delights in watching the thirstiest woman in the West.…

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YARNDALE 2025 : Celebrating Yarn & Community 29:28

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On the weekend of 27th & 28th September, Skipton Auction Mart was again transformed into Yarndale. The festival of all things creative brings stall holders and crafts people from far and wide to share their love of their creative passions. While knitting and crochet take centre stage with every imaginable colour and type of yarn, there are many oth…

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GGACP Classic: Michael Giacchino 1:49:26

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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…

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Episode 13: Part II with C. R. ROWENSON (and SHEA!), Magic Systems, and Harvest Moons 1:04:16

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This is part 2 of our interview with Clark Rowenson. We'll talk about the recently past Harvest Moon and listen to Clark and Shea discuss the magic system in her book "Potions, Poisons, & Peril." LINKS! Shea's magic systems: Potions, Poisons, and Perils! https://crrowenson.com/ (Want to get your magic systems reviewed? Check out Clark's services! h…

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Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre 1:55

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Adam Arkin and Alan Arkin Encore 1:37:23

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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 p…

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GGACP Classic: Ron Friedman Returns! 1:41:34

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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 or…

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Ron Friedman Encore 1:26:28

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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 K…