Best Michael Conniff Podcasts (2025)

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GGACP Classic: Paul Shaffer 1:22:58

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In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" disco episode, GGACP revisits this 2014 interview with the composer of the disco smash “It’s Raining Men,” musician, conductor and comedian (and friend of the podcast) Paul Shaffer. In this episode recorded in the New York Friars Club's Ed Sullivan Room, Paul talks about being influenced by '60s-era …

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Disco Fever w / Frank DeCaro and Cory Daye 1:37:21

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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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John Sebastian Encore 1:30:34

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GGACP marks the recent 50th anniversary of ABC's "Welcome Back Kotter" (September 9, 1975) with this ENCORE of an 2020 interview with Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer and The Lovin’ Spoonful founder (and singer-composer of the "Welcome Back, Kotter" theme song!) John Sebastian. In this episode, John entertains Gilbert and Frank with anecdotes about Cass…

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GGACP Classic: The Tingler and All That Jazz 18:26

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In connection with this week's "Fun for All Ages" William Castle tribute, GGACP revisits this 2015 conversation about Castle's 1959 horror "classic" (and longtime Gilbert favorite) "The Tingler." Also in this episode: the sex lives of Batman villains! Vincent Price gives it his all! Roy Scheider replaces Richard Dreyfuss! And the return of Herve’ V…

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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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Bill Persky Encore 1:07:36

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (September 9) of recurring guest and friend of the podcast, Emmy-winning writer-director-producer Bill Persky by presenting this ENCORE of his very first appearance back in 2014. In this episode, Bill talks about his working relationship with the late, great Carl Reiner, creating “That Girl” with partner Sam Denoff, di…

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GGACP Classic: Gavin MacLeod 1:29:02

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In connection with the latest "Fun For All Ages" tribute to "The Love Boat," GGACP revisits this 2019 interview with Captain Stubing himself, actor Gavin MacLeod. In this memorable episode, Gavin joins Gilbert and Frank for a candid conversation about paying dues, playing bad guys, crushing on Marilyn Monroe, acting with (and without) a hairpiece a…

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Episode 93 - Kaila Yu 48:39

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Kaila Yu used to tell people that she was born in Tai Pei, she was actually born in Lawence Kansas and moved to Southern California at a young age where she was reared by her tiger mom parents until she discovered ecstasy and cocaine in Socal’s rollicking rave scene of the early aughts. She dropped out of UCSD and became an import model making mone…

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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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David Yazbek Encore 1:43:26

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GGACP celebrates September's National Piano Month with this ENCORE of a 2019 interview with Emmy-winning writer and Tony-winning composer David Yazbek (“The Full Monty,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The Band’s Visit”). In this episode, David joins the boys for a funny conversation about the golden age of kiddie show hosts, the comedy albums of Spike…

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GGACP Classic: Night Moves and My Darling Clementine 15:21

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of Gilbert's favorite 70s movies, the Gene Hackman-starrer "Night Moves" (released in summer, 1975) by revisiting this discussion from back in 2015. Also in this episode: Kenneth Mars! "Prime Cut"! Arthur Penn tries his hand at film noir! Henry Fonda brings order to the Old West! And Gilbert remembers cl…

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

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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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Dana Gould Encore 1:28:01

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The GGACP team celebrates the birthday (b. August 24) of Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor, podcaster and film buff Dana Gould with this ENCORE of an interview from 2016. In this episode, drops by the studio to chat about everything from Hollywood “fixers” to werewolf transformations and to regale Gilbert and Frank with stories about everyone fr…

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GGACP Classic: Horror Movie Taglines with Mike McPadden 28:16

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The GGACP team celebrates the birthday of their late, great colleague Mike "McBeardo" McPadden (b. August 21) by revisiting this deep-dive into Mike's favorite taglines from classic (and non-classic) horror films. Also in this episode: The cinema of Marjoe Gortner! “Humanoids from the Deep”! Henry Fonda goes slumming! And Elvis’ favorite Christmas …

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"TV Funhouse" Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:27:55

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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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Craig Bierko Encore 1:28:53

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated actor, singer (and friend of GGACP) Craig Bierko (b. August 18) with this ENCORE of an interview from 2018. In this episode, Craig returns to the show to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including: the lost era of “Clubhouse TV,” the importance of a showbiz “hook,” the generosity of Alan Alda and C…

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GGACP Classic: The Harder They Fall & The Verdict 18:16

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GGACP's celebration of the centenary of big-screen legend Paul Newman (born 1925) continues with this reposting of a 2015 mini-episode, featuring Frank's tribute to Newman's 1982 courtroom drama "The Verdict." Also in this episode: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Newman takes on the Prince of Darkness! Learn more abou…

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"TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack 1:30:10

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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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Michael Clayton and HUD Encore 18:55

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GGACP celebrates the centenary of screen icon and philanthropist Paul Newman (born 1925) with this ENCORE of a 2015 episode, featuring Gilbert's critical analysis of Newman's 1963 revisionist western "Hud." Also in this episode: the late, great Sydney Pollack! The cinematography of James Wong Howe! And Gilbert croons the theme song from “The Life a…

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GGACP Classic: Peter Bonerz 1:29:53

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. August 6) of actor and director Peter Bonerz, by revisiting this interview from 2018. In this episode, Peter shares his views on the state of television comedy, the pros and cons of laugh tracks and the rights and wrongs of improvisational theater and looks back on his decades-long friendships with Bob Newhart and …

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Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker 1:38:16

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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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Andrea Martin Encore 1:22:30

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In connection with Frank's “Fun for All Ages” tribute to Joe Flaherty, GGACP revisits this 2018 interview with another "SCTV" icon, actress and comedian Andrea Martin. In this episode, Andrea talks about the long-lost era of variety television, the strange world of Internet celebrity, the proposed “SCTV” reunion and the origin of classic characters…

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GGACP Classic: CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU and BATMAN 24:53

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In connection with the recent "Fun for All Ages" podcast about the arch-villains of the Adam West "Batman" series, GGACP revisits this 2016 mini-episode, in which the boys pay tribute to the much-beloved 1966 camp classic. Also in this episode: The comic mind of Nat Hiken! Gilbert covers Johnny Fontaine! And the Caped Crusaders meet Jerry Lewis! Le…

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Remembering Joe Flaherty w/ Dick Blasucci and Paul Flaherty 1:40:10

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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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Adam West Encore 1:08:59

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To celebrate the recent "Fun for All Ages" podcast about the 1966-'68 "Batman" series, GGACP presents this ENCORE of a 2014 interview with the caped crusader of Gilbert and Frank's childhoods, the legendary ADAM WEST. In this episode, Adam shares memories of everyone from Gary Cooper to Jackie Gleason and jokes about some of his more “challenging” …

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RERUN - Shawn Michael Howard 53:11

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This was one of my very fist insterviews, and I really didn't know what to expect. Every interview back then felt so fraught - like there was so much at stake. As you can see, this one was pretty intense! It's starts out with some fun stuff about Terrence Trent Darby and Shawn Michael Howard's earlly career and then takes a turn... here are the ori…

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GGACP Classic: Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP Listener Society (Part 2) 36:31

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In this conclusion of a 2-part installment, Gilbert and Frank celebrate 200 episodes of GGACP by fielding probing questions from the devoted members of the "Amazing Colossal Listener Society" Facebook page. In this episode: “Blame It on Rio”! Alan Arkin’s “Fire Sale”! Praise for Gilbert’s Peter Lorre! Paul Lynde lusts after Carol Wayne! And Red But…

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

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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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Celebrating 200 Episodes with the GGACP Listener Society (Part 1) Encore 34:31

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In this ENCORE of a celebration of GGACP's 200th episode, Gilbert and Frank answer questions from the members of the "Amazing Colossal Listener Society" Facebook fan page. In this episode: Discovering Harpo’s wig! Sonny Fox turns on the waterworks! Gilbert “rescues” Chevy Chase! The riskiest movie ever made! And the Shecky Greene flaming monkey sto…

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GGACP Classic: Being There & Mortal Storm 15:54

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GGACP celebrates the centenary of comedy icon Peter Sellers (born 1925) by revisiting this 2015 conversation about (arguably) Sellers' most admired film (and performance), 1979's "Being There." ALSO in this episode: Marcus Welby joins the Nazi party! The inspiration of Stan Laurel! The tortured genius of Hal Ashby! And "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu …

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Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel 1:24:53

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In the premiere episode of Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre, Frank 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 …

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Mini-Ep: Around the World with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon Encore 14:35

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GGACP celebrates the centenaries of screen legends Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis (born 1925) with this ENCORE of a 2015 mini-episode saluting one of the boys' favorite comedies (okay...one of Frank's favorite comedies), Blake Edwards' sprawling, slapstick road picture "The Great Race." ALSO in this episode: Treat Williams cleans up the mean streets o…

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GGACP Classic: LIVE Singalong and Trivia Show 1:27:11

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of the #1 record of 1975, "Love Will Keep Us Together" with this LIVE singalong episode (from Sid Gold’s Request Room in New York City) and tribute to songwriter Neil Sedaka (and others). In this episode, Gilbert and Frank are accompanied by pianist extraordinaire Joe McGinty and a roomful of passionate (and kn…

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Introducing Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre 1:32

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A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cult…

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Carl Gottlieb Encore 1:54:11

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite summer blockbuster, "Jaws" with this ENCORE of an 2018 interview with screenwriter-director Carl Gottlieb. In this episode, Carl discusses his work on “Jaws 2” and “Jaws 3-D,” the ingenuity of Steven Spielberg, the effectiveness of “unseen horror” and the many challenges of bringing the o…

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GGACP Classic: Phil Rosenthal 1:28:30

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GGACP marks July's "National Culinary Arts Month" by revisiting this interview with foodie, Emmy-winning writer-producer and star of the Netflix series "Somebody Feed Phil," Phil Rosenthal. In this episode, Phil chats with Gilbert and Frank about a number of compelling topics, including the “sex appeal” of comedians, the vulgarity of network sitcom…

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Keith Carradine Encore 1:36:13

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GGACP celebrates the 50th anniversary of Robert Altman's musical comedy-drama "Nashville" (released in June, 1975) with this ENCORE of an interview with one of the film's stars, Oscar-winner Keith Carradine. On this episode Keith joins the boys for a fond look back at his frequent collaborations with the legendary director, his friendships with co-…

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GGACP Classic: Carol Leifer 1:25:50

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June's Pride Month celebration continues as GGACP revisits this interview with standup comedian and Emmy-winning writer-producer Carol Leifer. In this episode, Carol joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about early comedy influences Mickey Katz, Allan Sherman and Vaughn Meader, her salad days at The Comic Strip and Catch a Rising Star and scripting unfo…

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Peter Asher Encore 1:18:04

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GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 22) of Grammy-winning producer, British Invasion rocker and former Apple Records exec Peter Asher by presenting this ENCORE of an interview from 2017. In this episode, Peter joins the boys for a fascinating discussion about the genius of James Taylor, the profound influence of the Everly Brothers, the rivalry …

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GGACP Classic: Victoria Price 1:15:18

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GGACP's celebration of Pride Month continues with this look back at a 2015 interview with the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price. In this episode, Victoria talks about her father’s run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Pete…

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Carol Kane Encore 1:27:39

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actress Carol Kane (b. June 18) with this ENCORE presentation of an interview from 2020. In this episode, Carol talks about the cinema of the 1970s, Oscar acceptance speeches, the generosity of Jack Nicholson, the inventiveness of Andy Kaufman and her admiration for (and friendship with) the legendary B…

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GGACP Classic: Jay Thomas 1:17:01

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GGACP's celebration of National DJ Month continues with this 2014 interview with the late comedian, radio personality and Emmy-winning actor Jay Thomas. In this episode, Jay talks about playing doomed hockey star Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” and tabloid talker Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown” and shares some brutally candid anecdotes about everything from s…

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Rerun - Patrick O'Neill 1:18:43

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I made this podcast just as the pandemic was starting to let up. What a joy it was to be back in the same room with a guest... even though most of my intervies now happen online regardless... Patrick O'Neil's new book "Anarchy at The Circle K" - chronicling his life as a tour manager for punk rock bands like The Dead Kennedys - is out now. He is al…

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Wink Martindale Encore 1:25:11

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GGACP celebrates June's National DJ Month with this ENCORE of an interview with the recently departed disc jockey, recording artist, radio/TV personality and longtime game show host Wink Martindale. In this episode, Wink shares six decades of show business memories, including performing for Ed Sullivan, interviewing Jan and Dean, cutting a Top Ten …

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GGACP Classic: Michael Feinstein 1:50:20

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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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Bruce Dern Encore 1:23:34

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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 1:24:42

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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 …