Best Dick Cavett Podcasts (2025)

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GGACP Classic: Michael Feinstein 1:53:20

8h ago1:53:20

1:53:20

GGACP celebrates Pride Month by revisiting this 2022 interview with Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician and historian Michael Feinstein. In this episode, Michael serenades Gilbert and Frank with classic tunes from the “Great American Songbook” and talks about performing at Hollywood parties, dining with Frank Sinatra, “accompanying” Judy Garland, be…

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Little Beasts and Other Pleasures 11:21

1d ago11:21

11:21

Last week, I got a text message from my friend Michelle, who works at the National Gallery of Art. “Lunch tomorrow or Thursday?” followed by “Come see the movie in Little Beasts. It starts at the top of every hour. I would love to discuss it with you.” Not only was Michelle one of the first people I met when I first visited DC in 2014, since then, …

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Bruce Dern Encore 1:26:34

3d ago1:26:34

1:26:34

GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 4) of Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2016 interview. In this episode, Bruce joins the boys for a refreshingly candid conversation about acting, risk taking, the definition of genius and the value of teamwork. Also, Bette Davis bashes Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock “p…

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GGACP Classic: George Takei 1:27:42

7d ago1:27:42

1:27:42

The GGACP team marks May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with one of the world’s best-loved pop culture figures, actor-activist George Takei. In this episode, George shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude …

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The Ballad of the Benches 9:05

9d ago9:05

9:05

Whether it’s a sheet of old plywood resting on a couple of sawhorses or a fastidiously crafted hardwood masterpiece, the workbench has long been the centerpiece of studios, workshops, garages, and maker spaces of all kinds. Of the many standout features of our house, I think I was most excited about the multiple basement spaces that I would be able…

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Sonny Fox Encore 1:34:35

10d ago1:34:35

1:34:35

GGACP marks Memorial Day 2025 with this ENCORE presentation of a favorite episode, as producer, broadcaster and World War II veteran Sonny Fox discusses his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war, his years as host of the beloved children’s show “Wonderama” and his memories of the notorious quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Also: Sonny hosts …

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Bobby Slayton 1:28:07

14d ago1:28:07

1:28:07

GGACP celebrates the birthday of the legendary “Pit Bull of Comedy” — actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton (b. May 25) by revisiting this interview from back in 2016. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harr…

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Jeff Ross Encore 1:22:53

17d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

GGACP continues its celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of an interview with “Roastmaster General” Jeffrey Ross (Lifschultz) from way back in 2014. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of his favorite roasts -- and roast jokes -- and recalls his friendships with showbiz icons Buddy Hackett, Bea Arthur and Sid Caesar. PL…

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GGACP Classic: Ed Begley Jr. 1:33:57

21d ago1:33:57

1:33:57

GGACP celebrates Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month by revisiting this memorable interview with veteran actor and environmentalist ED BEGLEY JR. In this episode, Ed talks about the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of “The In-Laws,” the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also…

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Kelly Carlin Encore 1:13:48

24d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday (May 12, 1937) of legendary comedian, writer and actor George Carlin with this ENCORE of a 2015 interview with writer-performer KELLY CARLIN. In this episode, Kelly discusses her revealing memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion” and shares treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who changed and r…

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GGACP Classic: Marathon Man & Road to Perdition 22:38

28d ago22:38

22:38

GGACP celebrates May's National Dental Care Month by revisiting this discussion of a favorite Gilbert and Frank movie, the classic 1976 thriller "Marathon Man." In this mini-episode: Roy Scheider finds trouble, Dustin Hoffman relies on "the Method," Laurence Olivier attracts a crowd and Danny Kaye comes aboard as a "special consultant"?? PLUS: Fran…

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Bob Balaban Encore 1:42:43

1M ago1:42:43

1:42:43

GGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleag…

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GGACP Classic: Allan Arkush 1:50:31

1M ago1:50:31

1:50:31

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning director and producer Allan Arkush by revisiting this in-depth interview from 2018. In this episode, Allan entertains Gilbert and Frank with tales of working at the late, great Fillmore East, crossing paths with Ol’ Blue Eyes (and Groucho!) apprenticing for the legendary Roger Corman and helming the cul…

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It’s Still Just a Tool 9:05

1M ago9:05

9:05

The other day, I was going through my archive of work ahead of a website redesign, and I found a blog post that I wrote in 2014 that’s sort of an homage to my all-time favorite camera and how after finally acquiring one, I couldn’t bring myself to actually use it. Ten years later, I think the post is still relevant to how some photographers and art…

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Odd Couple Anniversary Show 1:48:43

1M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman (b. April 27) by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 tribute to ABC's "The Odd Couple." In this episode, comedian-superfan Dave Juskow, author Bob Leszczak (“The Odd Couple on Stage & Screen”) and the sons of Oscar Madison himself, Adam Klugman and David Klugman join Gilbert and Frank fo…

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GGACP Classic: Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 2 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

GGACP's celebration of National Couples Appreciation Month continues with a revisit of this conclusion of a 2-part interview with veteran screen performers Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about sharing the stage with their children, celebrating 60 years of marriage, casting the comedy classic “My Favorit…

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Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 1 Encore 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

GGACP celebrates National Couples Appreciation Month with this ENCORE of the first of a 2-part interview featuring celebrated actors and longtime Hollywood couple Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about their seven-decade careers in front of (and behind) the camera, co-starring in a groundbreaking sitcom, …

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GGACP Classic: Jackie Martling and Billy West 1:38:18

2M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

GGACP salutes National Humor Month AND celebrates the birthday of voice actor Billy West (b. April 16) by revisiting this fan favorite interview with Billy and comedian -- and former "Howard Stern Show" colleague -- Jackie Martling. In this episode, the boys discuss the cinema of George Pal, the versatility of Paul Frees, the uniqueness of Peter Se…

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Brad Garrett Encore 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month AND the birthday of comedian and Emmy-winning actor Brad Garrett (b. April 14) by presenting this ENCORE of one of the funniest interviews in the podcast's archive. In this episode, Brad talks about the camaraderie of Golden Age comedians, the strange appeal of the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,” the co…

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GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff 1:32:22

2M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month by revisiting one of the funniest mini-episodes in the archive as pop culture historian Kliph and illustrator Drew Friedman join the boys to cover discuss the dark secrets of vaudeville, the tragic childhood of Eddie Cantor, the phenomenon of Martin & Lewis and the strange death of “Parkyakarkus.” Also,…

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Assita Kanko - Member of European Parliament 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

I’ve been following, Assita Kanko, Member of European Parliament on social media for quite some time, so it was a true thrill to welcome her into the studio as our latest guest on The One Way Ticket Show. Ms. Kanko was born on July 14, 1980, in Godyr, Burkina Faso. She grew up in a society where women's rights were severely restricted and was subje…

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It’s Okay to be Disappointed 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

I love making things, whether that means making a conversation with someone or making a piece of art or writing, and getting to do that fairly unfettered is a massive privilege and it’s not wasted on me. That said, it’s okay to be disappointed in what you make — and maybe not disappointed with the end product itself, but in the reception or how it …

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"Stump the Hosts!" with Kevin Dougherty and Drew Friedman Encore 32:17

2M ago32:17

32:17

GGACP marks the recent L.A. screening of Drew Friedman and Kevin Dougherty's documentary "Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" with this ENCORE of an entertaining 2017 mini-episode as Kevin attempts to stump Gilbert, Frank AND Drew with podcast guest-related trivia. Also in this episode: Gilbert bombs in New Delhi, Jerry Lewis remakes "The J…

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GGACP Classic: Dennis Muren 1:27:54

2M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

To celebrate National Film Score Day, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar-winning composer and guest co-host Michael Giacchino for a chat with one of Michael's childhood heroes, Academy Award-winning special effects artist (and GGACP fan!) Dennis Muren. In this episode, Dennis praises the artistry of stop-motion animation, looks back on the early…

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Henry Gross and Roger Cook Encore 2:01:48

2M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Brooklyn-born songwriter-recording artist Henry Gross (“Shannon”) with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with Henry and British-born singer-songwriter Roger Cook (“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress”). In this episode, Henry and Roger share tales from their seven decades in the music business and talk about playing mob-…

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GGACP Classic: Dara's Mom's Record Collection 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

GGACP closes out its celebration of March's Women's History Month by revisiting this hilarious mini-episode from 2019 as Dara tries to stump the boys by dusting off records from her mom's record collection: This week: J. Fred Muggs! “Blackboard Jungle”! The brilliance of Charles Fox! Krusty the Clown sings! Al Jolson gets serviced! And the gang bid…

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Joshua Hammer – Journalist & Author 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

On this episode, we welcome back to the program, journalist and author, Joshua Hammer who was our guest back on episode 112 in September 2016. Joshua’s career has included serving as Newsweek Bureau Chief in, Nairobi, Buenos Aires, LA, Berlin, Jerusalem and Cape Town. His work has appeared in the New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, National G…

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Dara's CD Collection Encore 41:11

2M ago41:11

41:11

GGACP's Women's History Month celebration continues with this encore of a thoroughly enjoyable mini-episode from 2019 as Dara challenges Gilbert, Frank and Paul to "name that tune" from her personal CD collection. This week: The Jewish Elvis! The Divine Miss M! Cole Porter goes west! The cinema of Art Garfunkel! And Pat Benatar plays “Catch a Risin…

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GGACP Classic: Doug Benson 1:25:12

3M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

ABC's "Mr. Belvedere" premiered 40 years ago this month and in this memorable conversation, comedian, movie obsessive and podcaster Doug Benson (“Doug Loves Movies”) finally reveals the sordid "truth" about the infamous on-set mishap. Also in this episode, Doug and the boys talk about bad sequels, booking dream guests, breaking into the business an…

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Hal Linden Encore 1:31:12

3M ago1:31:12

1:31:12

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy and Tony-winning actor-singer Hal Linden (b. March 20) by revisiting this interview from 2016. In this episode, Hal joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his long and varied career (including work in sitcoms, on Broadway and in nightclubs) and reveals why “Barney Miller” was considered the most authentic o…

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GGACP Classic: Sally Struthers Part 2 1:11:17

3M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

The celebration of March's Women's History Month continues as GGACP revisits Part 2 of a memorable two-part episode featuring veteran screen and stage actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally regales Gilbert and Frank with entertaining backstage tales from “All in the Family,” “The Gilmore Girls” and the all-female production of Neil Simon’s…

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Sally Struthers Part 1 Encore 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

GGACP continues the celebration of Women's History Month with this ENCORE of the first part of a two-part interview with Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally joins Gilbert and Frank for a laugh-filled conversation about the aloofness of Rudy Vallee, the eccentricities of Sam Peckinpah, the versatility of Bill Dana, the unexp…

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Going Back to Move Forward 7:30

3M ago7:30

7:30

NOTE: To see the photos that I reference in this episode, see the post on my Substack. On one of our recent morning walk and talks, a group of photographers and I were talking about how much worse Instagram has gotten over the past few years in terms of exposure and engagement. We all agreed that it seems like most photographers we’ve spoken to abo…

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GGACP Classic: Marion Ross 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

GGACP's celebration of Women's History Month continues with this repost of a 2018 interview with Mrs. C herself, Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross. In this episode, Marion recalls her early days as a studio contract player, her struggles to find her footing in Hollywood, her curious methods of getting into character and her working relationships w…

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Joyce Van Patten Encore 1:28:32

3M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

GGACP celebrates Women's History Month with this ENCORE of a 2017 interview with veteran stage, film and television actress Joyce Van Patten. In this episode, Joyce laughs it up with the boys and shares fond memories of working with Hollywood icons Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Danny Kaye, Dean Martin and Peter Sellers (to name just a few). Also, Joyce…

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GGACP Classic: Josh Groban 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

GGACP celebrates the birthday of singer and actor Josh Groban (b. February 27) by revisiting an animated conversation conducted in Josh's Manhattan home way back in 2015. In this episode, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh …

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Amazing Colossal Trivia Call-in Show with Rupert Holmes Encore 1:40:51

3M ago1:40:51

1:40:51

GGACP celebrates the birthday of musician, author, playwright and pop culture expert Rupert Holmes (born February 24) with this ENCORE of the first-ever “Amazing Colossal Trivia Call-in Show," as Rupert and the boys attempt to answer tough trivia questions offered up by GGACP listeners. Also in this episode: Cesar Romero meets Sid Melton, Kirk Doug…

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GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff 1:31:07

4M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

GGACP celebrates the birthday of best-selling author and pop culture historian Kliph Nesteroff (b. February 20) by revisiting this classic (and frequently hilarious) interview from 2016. In this episode, Kliph joins Gilbert and Frank (along with recurring guest Drew Friedman) for an informative analysis of topics covering ten decades of popular ent…

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Laraine Newman Encore 1:46:47

4M ago1:46:47

1:46:47

GGACP joins "Saturday Night Live"s 50th anniversary celebration with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, "Amazing Colossal Podcast" fan and original "SNL" cast member Laraine Newman. In this episode, Laraine talks about descending from Jewish cowboys, co-founding The Groundlings, auditioning for Bob Hope (and Rober…

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GGACP Classic: The Cinema of Marlon Brando and Richard Pryor 38:11

4M ago38:11

38:11

GGACP celebrates Valentine's Day 2025 by revisiting this classic installment inspired by the ALLEGED dalliance between acting legend Marlon Brando and comedy icon Richard Pryor. Also in this episode: The Nairobi Trio! “Last Tango in Paris”! “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings”! Gilbert impersonates Colonel Kurtz! And Jack Klugman make…

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