Best Leddy Podcasts (2026)

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Encore Presentation: Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss 1:52:54

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To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, we are revisiting our conversation with producer-historian (and guest co-host) Dan Pasternack, former "Tonight Show" writer Mike Reiss and comedian-podcaster Mark Malkoff ("The Carson Podcast") join Frank for a look at some of the most memorable moments from Johnny's 30-year run a…

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Strength to Surrender 30:21

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "Strength to Surrender" Linda Webb-Khakaba It takes strength to surrender and courage to let go. It takes faith to leave the path we know. Let God lead me, let Spirit lead me, let love lead me home. Give me strength to surrender, courage to let go of the past, and love to lead me through.…

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We Need a Little Christmas! The "Fun for All Ages" 2025 Holiday Spectacular w/ Mario Cantone and Susie Essman 1:47:42

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The "Amazing Colossal Podcast" holiday tradition marches on as Frank is joined by old friend Mario Cantone and comedian-actress Susie Essman to talk about the best (and worst) Christmas movies on TCM, the secret life of Frosty the Snowman, the musical genius of Irving Berlin and Leslie Bricusse, the existential crisis of "It's a Wonderful Life" and…

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You Better Watch Out: Behind the Scenes of "Bad Santa" w/ Terry Zwigoff, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa and Robert Hoffman 1:41:31

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Frank ushers in the holiday season with a reunion of the creative team behind the 2003 black comedy "Bad Santa": director Terry Zwigoff, screenwriters Glenn Ficarra and John Requa and film editor Robert Hoffman. In this episode: the boys talk about the bumpy ride from page to screen, the nightmare of test screenings, the (extremely) contentious cas…

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Stable Season 21:22

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Leddy Hammock Hightlights: Make of my heart a cradle, Lord, so love will come and lay there. Make of my heart a shelter, Lord, so love will come and stay there. Make of my heart a manger, Lord, where Love's the only answer. Make of my heart a stable, Lord, glowing for miles in the darkness, so Love will find its way there.…

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Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s (Part Two) w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber 1:10:53

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In this conclusion of a sentimental and laugh-filled episode, producer-comedian Rich Brown, actor Steven Weber and writer-producer (and this week's co-host) Allan Neuwirth join Frank to remember some much-loved New York-based kids' programs of the 1960s, '70s (and '80s), including "Shenanigans," "The Magic Garden," "The New Zoo Revue," "The Uncle F…

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Holding the High Watch 34:50

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to "Search the Sky" by Sloan Wainwright: Search the sky for that star of light and love, to guide believers from near and far. Let the light of peace and love shine in every heart. Let there be peace around our world, peace within ourselves. Let Truth, love, and healing shine in all our faces.…

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Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber 1:09:56

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Frank is joined by producer-comedian Rich Brown, actor Steven Weber and writer-producer (and this week's co-host) Allan Neuwirth for a loving look (waaay) back at local kids' programming of the 1960s and '70s, including "Wonderama," "Romper Room," "Let's Have Fun," "Birthday House" and "Winchell-Mahoney Time." In this episode, the boys recall their…

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Still Saying Grace? 26:28

1M ago26:28

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Based on lyrics from "I Made Room for Grace" on Sue Riley's CD: "I Am Love": When I stop resisting, I get what I needed – and so much more. Rather than insisting on my own way, I open my arms in surrender. Since I made room for grace, I just stepped aside and opened up a space. Now the blessings arrive every day, since I m…

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Let All Your Thinks Be Thanks 31:46

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: From lyrics to "May the Light of Love" by David Roth: May the light of love be shining deep within your spirit. May the torch of mercy clear the path and show the way. May the horn of plenty sound so everyone can hear it. May the light of love be with you every day.

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Thanks for the Memories (Part Two) w/ Jackie Martling, Billy West and Barrett Leddy 1:16:53

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It's a Thanksgiving feast for lovers of showbiz obscurities as Frank celebrates Turkey Day with comedian Jackie Martling, voice actor-comedian Billy West and voice actor (and co-host) Barrett Leddy. In this conclusion of a two-part episode, the boys share even MORE things they're thankful for, including the one-liners of Rodney Dangerfield, the sur…

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Slow It Down 29:49

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: From the lyrics to "Slow It Down" by Daniel Nahmod: It's time to slow it down. Slow it down. Slow it down now. It's time to take a breath. Take a breath and slow it down. It's time to look around. Look around at where we are now, at what (who) we've become, at where we're headed. It's time to slow it down.…

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Thanks for the Memories w/ Jackie Martling, Billy West and Barrett Leddy 1:15:06

1M ago1:15:06

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In part one of a two-part episode, Frank gets an early start on Thanksgiving by serving up a heaping helping of "Amazing Colossal Podcast" nostalgia as comedian Jackie Martling, voice actor-comedian Billy West and co-host Barrett Leddy give thanks for several of their pop culture heroes, including Sid Caesar, June Foray, Jonathan Winters, Red Skelt…

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Adaptability 23:43

2M ago23:43

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Sean Schrader Highlights: From lyrics to "Here and Now" by Jana Stanfield and Paul Dolman: It always seems there's so much space between, Where I am and where I'd like to be, And yet when I stop to look around at the good life I have found, I can't help but see. I have all that I need. Here and now, I have all that I need, here and now. I'm always …

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Lights! Cameras! Inaction!: Abandoned, Unfinished and Unproduced Movies w/ Drew Friedman, Owen Kline and Barrett Leddy 1:28:11

2M ago1:28:11

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Award-winning illustrator-cartoonist Drew Friedman, actor-filmmaker Owen Kline and voice actor (and this week's co-host) Barrett Leddy join Frank for a fascinating look at six-plus decades of doomed dramas, canceled comedies and unrealized epics, including "Jaws 3, People 0," "Superman Lives," the Marx Brothers' "A Day at the United Nations" and Je…

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All Singing, All Dancing, All Skating! Movie Musicals of 1980 w/ Kevin Maher, Joe DiPietro and Kate Wilkinson 1:35:56

2M ago1:35:56

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Frank welcomes Emmy-nominated writer-comedian-author Kevin Maher ("Santa Doesn't Need Your Help"), writer-actress Kate Wilkinson and Tony-winning composer Joe DiPietro ("Memphis," "Nice Work If You Can Get It") for a critical and frequently comical analysis of movie musicals (and "movies with music") released in the year 1980, including "Popeye," "…

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The Answer 24:01

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "The Answer," by Eddie Watkins, Jr.: Here we all are, gathered together in this place. Why are we here? What is our purpose? Spirit, reveal! How do we know what's true and what's real? We may not know where life's road will lead, but it doesn't matter, long as we believe that God is the Answer. What's goin' on in…

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Let the Magic In 28:04

2M ago28:04

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics from "Let the Magic In" words & music by Sue Riley & JD Martin: When I opened my eyes, then suddenly I could let the magic in. Now my dreams are alive. Now I know to let the magic in. Now when I lose my way along the path, there's a trail of stars to guide me back. I opened my heart and let the magic in!…

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"You'll Have to Stay the Night": Hollywood's Greatest Haunted House Comedies w/ Rupert Holmes and Dino Proserpio 1:43:59

2M ago1:43:59

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Frank ushers in Halloween week by welcoming film preservationist Dino Proserpio and bestselling author and Tony-winning composer-playwright Rupert Holmes for an illuminating analysis of some of Hollywood's spookiest (and silliest) haunted house comedies, including "The Ghost Breakers," "The Cat and the Canary," "Scared Stiff," "Beetlejuice" and "Ho…

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Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss 1:51:08

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To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, producer-historian (and guest co-host) Dan Pasternack, former "Tonight Show" writer Mike Reiss and comedian-podcaster Mark Malkoff ("The Carson Podcast") join Frank for a look at some of the most memorable moments from Johnny's 30-year run as well as the controversial origins of b…

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Holy Now 28:35

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "Holy Now" by Peter Mayer "When I was a [child] … we would go to church and pay attention … and everyone would kneel and bow. Today the only difference is, everything is holy now." "When I was in Sunday school, we would learn about the time Moses split the sea in two, Jesus made the water wine. And I remember fee…

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For the Love of God 29:15

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Leddy Hammock Inspired by lyrics to "God Is" by Rich Fagan based on the "Prayer for Protection" by James Dillet Freeman: "In the morning when I rise and before I close my eyes, Anytime I'm in despair, I just speak this little prayer – God's light surrounds me. When the cold winds start to blow and they beat upon your door, Every night will have its…

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Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age (Part Two) w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman 1:11:01

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Frank is joined by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") and cult filmmaker Jeff Lieberman ("Squirm," "Remote Control") for the conclusion of a two-part analysis of horror and sci-fi films of the Atomic and Cold War era, including "Creature from the Black Lagoon," "The Day the Worl…

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Silver Lining 32:16

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Leddy Hammock Lyrics to "Silver Lining" by Tom Kimmel and Jeff Franzel: "Help is on the way. Even when the sun is hiding, I know there's a silver lining to everything. Even when I'm feeling blue, I know that I will pull through. I know there's a silver lining to everything. I started looking for the Love that saves the day. I know there's a silver …

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Aspects of God 24:25

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Cynthia Mackey Lyrics from "God, You Are" by Daniel Nahmod: God, You are every mountain. God, You are every ocean. God, You are every canyon, every inch of earth and sky. God, You are every morning. God, You are every midnight. God, You are every moment every second of my life. God, You are every sunrise, God You Are every moonglow. God, You are ev…

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Right Place Right Time 41:31

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Lydia Muar Inspired by the lyrics to "My Soul Is Welcome Here" by Daniel Nahmod I'm in the right place at the right time. I am just where I'm supposed to be. I am getting the message loud and clear. My soul is welcome here!

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Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman 1:09:56

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The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows (Part Two) w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff 1:11:08

3M ago1:11:08

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In this conclusion of a two-part episode, producer-executive Bob Boden, author-historian Adam Nedeff and comedian-producer (and this week's co-host) Rich Brown once again join Frank for a loving and laugh-filled look back at eight-plus decades of TV game shows. In this episode, the boys break down the Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s, reveal which d…

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The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff 1:20:30

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In part one of a two-part episode, producer-executive Bob Boden ("Card Sharks," "Press Your Luck," "To Tell the Truth"), author-historian Adam Nedeff ("Gong This Book," "This Day in Game Show History") and this week's co-host, comedian-producer Rich Brown ("Beat the Clock," "You Bet Your Life with Jay Leno") join Frank for a salute to 75+ years of …

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Disco Fever w / Frank DeCaro and Cory Daye 1:36:44

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Frank sets the FFAA time machine back to the decadent and "dancetastic" 1970s as comedian-author Frank DeCaro ("Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under the Mirror Ball") and Grammy-nominated singer Cory Daye (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, Kid Creole and the Coconuts) celebrate the songs, artists, movies, nightclubs and cultural impact of the d…

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Lead, Kindly Light 32:03

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to "God Is" by Rich Fagan based on the "Prayer for Protection" by James Dillet Freeman: In the morning when I rise and before I close my eyes, Anytime I'm in despair, I just speak this little prayer – God's light surrounds me. When the cold winds start to blow and they beat upon your door, Every night wi…

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Planting Seeds 24:43

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to "Planting Seeds" by Daniel Nahmod: I plant good ideas. Whatever grows will grow. Whatever is of Spirit thrives. Whatever fails will fail. Whatever good seed I plant and praise multiplies. What's meant to soar will soar. We are planting seeds, nothing more.…

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The Strange Cinema of William Castle w/ Frank Conniff, Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and Jeffrey Schwarz 1:33:30

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Frank welcomes "Mystery Science Theater 3000" writer-performer Frank Conniff, horror host Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz ("Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story") for a loving look back at the B-movies of legendary producer, director and showman William Castle ("13 Ghosts," "Mr. Sardonicus," "House on Haunted Hill"), his inno…

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All Aboard "The Love Boat" w/ Jim Colucci, Murray Hill and Jill Whelan 1:33:07

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To celebrate one of the most popular shows in television history, ABC's "The Love Boat," Frank sits down with author and historian Jim Colucci ("Love Boat Forever: An Unauthorized Tour of the Lido Deck"), actor-comedian Murray Hill ("Somebody Somewhere") and Vicki Stubing herself, actress Jill Whelan, for a lighthearted (and revealing!) conversatio…

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Let the Circle Be Unbroken 25:33

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: "There are loved ones who have moved on in both seen and unseen lands, Who will never really be gone from the joining of our hands." "As our voices rise in union, healing flows through you and me. An accord of soul communion makes a sacred harmony." "There's a oneness in the Spirit and that bond shall ever be. Sing it stro…

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A Celebration of Breakfast Cereals w/ Marty Gitlin and Ami Moyal 1:21:16

4M ago1:21:16

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Frank explores his lifelong obsession with breakfast cereals (and breakfast cereal advertising) with the help of author Marty Gitlin ("The Great American Cereal Book") and cereal expert/curator Ami Moyal. In this episode, the boys discuss the golden age of sugary cereals, the showdown between Quisp and Quake, the legendary voices behind Cap'n Crunc…

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How Big Is Your God? 29:15

4M ago29:15

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics from "I Know God" by Denise Rosier: I have felt the Spirit stirring in my soul, deep in my soul. I will give love, I will speak peace, all because of the love that got a-hold of me — so wide open, so amazing, it takes my breath away when it occurs to me. When the Spirit in me meets the Spirit, I have fel…

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"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:27:25

5M ago1:27:25

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In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank and guest co-host Dan Pasternack talk to Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel about his lifelong obsession with Charles Schulz and Peanuts, his preference for "specific" comedy, his working relationship with Lorne Michaels and his unusual friendship with Blackwolf the Dragonmaster. Also, T…

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The Place Where God Shows Up 18:40

5M ago18:40

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Leddy Hammock From "I Am the Place where God Shows Up" by Eddie Watkins, Jr.: "There is no spot where God is not. I am not alone and there is nothing I have to do on my own. I am the place where God lives and breathes and has Its being. I am the place, you are the place, we are the place where God shows up."…

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"TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:29:40

5M ago1:29:40

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In part one of a two-part episode, Emmy-winning writer-actor-director Robert Smigel and this week's co-host, writer-producer Dan Pasternack join Frank for a 25th anniversary salute to the cult Comedy Central series, "TV Funhouse." In this informative and hilarious interview, Robert talks about his love of animal-centric comedy, his lifelong obsessi…

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The Winds of Grace 30:16

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: From "All Is Grace" by Melinda Wood Allen: Grace (peace and joy) within me; grace is all I know, Grace from the heavens; grace from the earth. Grace is all around me, everywhere I turn. All is good, all is well. All is grace, all is grace. It's all good, I am well. In this grace, this loving grace.… All is grace, all is gr…

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Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker 1:37:46

5M ago1:37:46

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Frank welcomes theme park experience designer Dave Cobb ("Men in Black: Alien Attack") and attraction show writer and author Robert Coker ("Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines") for an in-depth look at the fascinating histories of failed and forgotten amusement parks, including Freedomland USA, The Land of Oz, P…

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Everything Changes 30:47

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "Everything Changes" by Sue Riley and Tom Kimmel When everything changes, I can change anything. Turning the pages, everything's new. If life's little stages are teaching me anything, it's everything changes and I can change, too. When everything changes, I can change anything. Turning the pages, everything's new…

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Remembering Joe Flaherty w/ Dick Blasucci and Paul Flaherty 1:39:55

5M ago1:39:55

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Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-producer Dick Blasucci ("Mad TV," "The Larry Sanders Show") and Emmy-winning writer-director Paul Flaherty ("Clifford," "Who's Harry Crumb?") for a loving tribute to the life and career of the late "SCTV" stalwart Joe Flaherty. In this episode, Dick and Paul discuss Joe's passion for classic cinema, his rise f…

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What Next? 26:59

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "No One Gets to Heaven [If Anybody Else Is Left Behind]": by Tom Kimmel & Klaus Caprani: "No one gets to heaven if anybody else is left behind." "There is a light in the dark when we need it the most." "There is a way through this world if we keep this in mind …." "We'll meet on that heavenly shore in the sweet b…

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Batman '66 Bad Guys w/ Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy 1:30:11

5M ago1:30:11

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Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-comedian DANA GOULD and this week's co-host, voice actor (and youthful ward) BARRETT LEDDY for a waaay too in-depth analysis of the rogues' gallery of arch-villains from the classic 1966-'68 "Batman" series. In this episode, Frank and the boys talk about bat-climbs, celebrity cameos and "non-canon" nemeses and…

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Myrtle & Healing 26:32

5M ago26:32

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Carol Record Highlights: Inspired by Myrtle Fillmore's Healing Letters & "This Is What I Know" by Jan Garrett: Each of us is "a child of God" (MFHL). "This is what I know: That we are all connected, the universe reflected in each shining part" (JG). "Be still and know…. I rest in the assurance that… all is well" (MFHL). God is "nearer than my breat…

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Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel 1:25:38

6M ago1:25:38

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In the premiere episode, Frank Santopadre kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!" Joining Frank for an hour of stories, memories and laughs are GGACP producing partner Dara Gottfried, entertainment reporter Gino Salomone, and comedy legend Alan Zweibel. Also in this epis…

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Get Out of the Way 21:25

6M ago21:25

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Lyrics to "Get out of the Way" by Eddie Watkins, Jr.: "Runnin' 'round fixing this and that, Giving it up to God and then taking it back. Just release and let it go. You don't even have to think about it no more. ….Get out of the way and let God do Its thing. You look like the weight of the world's on your back. Just take a…

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We Share the Dream of Peace 25:00

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Leddy Hammock Highlights: Inspired by lyrics to "Share the Dream of Peace" by Sue Riley, David Roth, & Jana Stanfield: "My skin may be a diff'rent shade, my language not the same. I pray in different places, I call God by different names. My clothing may not be like yours, might stand out in a crowd. But in universal Spirit, there are diff'rences a…