Épisodes

  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #44: Carol Leifer
    Jun 11 2026
    Emmy-nominated writer, producer and comedian Carol Leifer 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 unforgettable “Seinfeld” episodes like “The Rye,” “The Lip Reader” and “The Hamptons” (aka “The Ugly Baby.”) Also, Carol dates Paul Reiser, recognizes Ron Perlman, compliments Barry Levinson and opens for the Chairman of the Board. PLUS: Lenny Schultz! “Cool Hand Luke”! The return of “Dummy in the Window”! Gilbert meets Lorne Michaels! And Carol (sort of) meets Jack Nicholson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 24 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #2: Boss Hogg and Martin Scorsese
    Jun 8 2026
    In another topic-focused GGACP mini-episode, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: Boss Hogg comes to Brooklyn! Scorsese satirizes SoHo! And the big screen’s first (and last!) Jewish James Bond villain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #43: Bobby Rydell
    Jun 4 2026
    The pride of South Philadelphia, former teen idol Bobby Rydell joins Gilbert and Frank at the Friars Club’s George Burns Room to talk about his early days as a drummer, his hit records “Swinging School,” “Wild One” and “Volare” and his memorable role as Ann-Margret’s lovesick boyfriend Hugo Peabody in the movie musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Also, Bobby opens for Joey Bishop, tours with the Everly Brothers, shares a drink with Ol’ Blue Eyes and inspires the Beatles’ classic “She Loves You.” PLUS: Crazy Guggenheim! Clem Kadiddlehopper! Bobby plays the legendary Copa! John Wayne meets the Son of God! And Guy Marks steals Uncle Miltie’s thunder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 10 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #1: George C. Scott and Mr. Warmth
    Jun 1 2026
    In the first in a series of topic-focused mini-episodes, Gilbert and Frank share their love of unheralded films, underrated TV shows, underappreciated pop songs and often unknown performers, discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried treasures. This week: the haunting of George C. Scott! Burt Lancaster and Joan Rivers go for a swim! And Don Rickles takes on “Inherit the Wind”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #42: Dan Harmon
    May 28 2026
    Outspoken and controversial writer-producer Dan Harmon went from performing improv in his hometown of Milwaukee to creating hit television shows like “Community” and Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty.” Dan joined Gilbert and Frank for a candid and revealing conversation about the perils of celebrity, how his various neuroses fuel his creativity and why he chose to launch his own podcast (the popular “Harmontown”) instead of going to therapy. Also: Dan pays “homage” to Bill Cosby, gets canned by Sarah Silverman, creates the cult show “Heat Vision and Jack” and locks horns with comedy hero-turned-antagonist Chevy Chase. PLUS: “Manimal”! “Misfits of Science”! “The Streisand Effect”! Gilbert hangs with Charlie Sheen! And Dan receives a VERY special delivery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 11 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #41: Bill Mumy
    May 25 2026
    To mark 2015's 50th anniversary of the classic adventure series “Lost in Space,” Gilbert and Frank dial up Will Robinson himself, actor, musician and voice artist Bill Mumy, who shares childhood memories of working with icons Irwin Allen, Brigitte Bardot and Walt Disney and explains why he turned down the role of Eddie on "The Munsters." Also, Bill runs afoul of Alfred Hitchcock, stars in three unforgettable “Twilight Zone” episodes and records the novelty song “Fish Heads.” PLUS: “The Great Vegetable Rebellion”! Billy meets Keith Richards! Zorro meets Eva Peron! And Gilbert tangles with the Man of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #40: Dave Attell
    May 21 2026
    Gilbert and Frank sit down with one of their favorite funny people -- comic, writer and Comedy Central host Dave Attell, to talk about everything from Louis CK’s cult blaxploitation spoof “Pootie Tang” (featuring Dave in a small role) to Gilbert’s controversial (and costly) tsunami jokes to Danny Kaye’s (alleged) love affair with Sir Laurence Olivier. Also: Dave shares his passion for 70’s-era porn, reveals why he doesn’t consider himself a good actor and helps Gilbert and Frank dissect classic (and not-so-classic) movies like “Planet of the Apes,” “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Tingler.” PLUS: Tuesday Weld! Pat Morita! Hymie the Robot! The Three Stooges meet “The Dirty Dozen”! And Barbara Hershey becomes Barbara Seagull! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 28 min
  • GGACP Rewind: Episode #39: Ken Berry
    May 18 2026
    Actor, dancer and singer Ken Berry grew up in a small Midwestern town, admiring the musicals of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. After winning several local talent contests, he found his way into show business and was soon pulling down an impressive (for the time) $90 a week! Gilbert and Frank caught up with Ken at his Hollywood home to ask about his “two years of recess” on the classic sitcom “F-Troop” and his memories of working alongside comedy greats George Burns, Don Rickles, Carol Burnett and a then (mostly) unknown Steve Martin. Also, Ken reminisces about life as a “day player” and tells us why he had the worst stage act in the history of Vegas. PLUS: “My Mother the Car”! “The Ken Berry ‘Wow’ Show”! Helen Hayes eats a cheeseburger! Richard Dreyfuss serenades a goldfish! And Leonard Nimoy covers Harry Belafonte! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 21 min