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A Damn Fine Episode: Revisiting "Twin Peaks" w/ Scott Meslow and Harley Peyton
Jun 23, 2026
1h 45m 21s
All Together Now: Bob Dylan and the Beatles (Part Two) w/ Jim Windolf, Kenneth Womack and Nellie McKay
Jun 16, 2026
1h 15m 16s
All Together Now: Bob Dylan and the Beatles w/ Jim Windolf, Kenneth Womack and Nellie McKay
Jun 9, 2026
1h 11m 48s
Encore Presentation: The Strange Cinema of William Castle w/ Frank Conniff, Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and Jeffrey Schwarz
Jun 2, 2026
1h 35m 41s
Encore Presentation: Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker
May 26, 2026
1h 40m 36s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() A Damn Fine Episode: Revisiting "Twin Peaks" w/ Scott Meslow and Harley Peyton | Frank finally fulfills a decade-long dream: recording a podcast about one of his longtime obsessions, David Lynch and Mark Frost's surrealist, genre-bending soap opera "Twin Peaks." Joining him on this fascinating journey from the Great Northern to the Black Lodge are author Scott Meslow ("A Place Both Wonderful and Strange: The Extraordinary Untold History of Twin Peaks") and Emmy-nominated "Twin Peaks" writer-producer Harley Peyton. In this episode, Scott reveals the origin of the mystery project titled "Northwest Passage," Harley recalls writing key episodes "Rest in Pain" and "Coma" (among others), Mark Frost draws inspiration from a real unsolved murder, and David Lynch draws a map of a fictional town on the back of a placemat. Also: Diane Keaton directs, Steven Spielberg ALMOST directs, Scott debunks myths about the Lynch-Frost partnership, and the panel discusses how the series changed television AND the culture. PLUS: The tao of Agent Cooper! The villainy of Windom Earle! The madness of "Twin Peaks" mania! Frank gets the Log Lady's autograph! And Scott and Harley praise "Twin Peaks: The Return"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 45m 21s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() All Together Now: Bob Dylan and the Beatles (Part Two) w/ Jim Windolf, Kenneth Womack and Nellie McKay | In this conclusion of a two-part installment, New York Times writer-editor Jim Windolf, music critic-historian Kenneth Womack and singer-songwriter Nellie McKay join Frank for an in-depth examination of the friendly rivalry and mutually supportive relationship between Bob Dylan and the Beatles, inspired by Jim's new book "Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other -- and the World." In this episode, Ken marvels at the "aural whiplash" of "Revolver," Jim credits Dylan with creating the modern rock concert, Frank revisits a memorable Peter Fonda story from the "Amazing Colossal Podcast," and the boys sing the praises of Nellie's debut album, "Get Away from Me." PLUS: Dylan pens a "diss track"! Bernard Herrmann influences "Eleanor Rigby"! Ken visits Abbey Road Studios! Nellie's mom sees the Fab Four live! And Jim gets a phone call from Sir Paul himself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 15m 16s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() All Together Now: Bob Dylan and the Beatles w/ Jim Windolf, Kenneth Womack and Nellie McKay✨ | Bob DylanThe Beatles+3 | Jim WindolfKenneth Womack+1 | Where the Music Had to Go: How Bob Dylan and the Beatles Changed Each Other and the WorldSolid State: The Story of 'Abbey Road' and the End of the Beatles+1 | — | Bob DylanThe Beatles+3 | — | 1h 11m 48s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Encore Presentation: The Strange Cinema of William Castle w/ Frank Conniff, Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and Jeffrey Schwarz✨ | B-movieshorror genre+3 | Frank ConniffRich "Svengoolie" Koz+1 | Mystery Science Theater 3000Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story+8 | — | William Castlehorror films+4 | — | 1h 35m 41s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Encore Presentation: Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker✨ | amusement parkstheme parks+3 | Dave CobbRobert Coker | Men in Black: Alien AttackRoller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines+2 | Freedomland USAThe Land of Oz+3 | amusement parkstheme park history+5 | — | 1h 40m 36s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Saturday Morning Spinoff Super Spectacular! (Part Two) w/ Jerry Beck, Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim✨ | Saturday morning cartoonsanimation history+3 | Jerry BeckRobert Marianetti+1 | Saturday TV FunhouseThe Oddball Couple+10 | — | Saturday morning cartoonsspinoffs+7 | — | 1h 14m 37s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Saturday Morning Spinoff Super Spectacular! w/ Jerry Beck, Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim✨ | Saturday morning cartoonsanimation+4 | Robert MarianettiDavid Wachtenheim+1 | HugoHotel Transylvania 2+8 | — | Saturday morning cartoonsanimation history+7 | — | 1h 12m 53s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Excelsior! The Marvel Age of Comics w/ Danny Fingeroth and Larry Lieber✨ | Marvel Comicscomic book history+5 | Danny FingerothLarry Lieber | A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan LeeChirps+2 | — | Marvel ComicsStan Lee+7 | — | 1h 51m 05s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() "But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?": Girl Groups of the 1950s and 1960s (Part Two) w/ Laura Flam, Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Barbara Jean English✨ | girl groups1950s music+4 | Laura FlamEmily Sieu Liebowitz+1 | But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?Be My Baby+5 | — | girl groupsmusic history+7 | — | 1h 06m 29s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() "But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?": Girl Groups of the 1950s and 1960s w/ Laura Flam, Emily Sieu Liebowitz and Barbara Jean English✨ | girl groups1950s music+4 | Laura FlamEmily Sieu Liebowitz+1 | The ClickettesShirelles+6 | — | girl groups1950s+7 | — | 1h 00m 41s | |
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| 4/20/26 | ![]() Let's Be Frank!: Answering Questions from Patreon Supporters w/ Barrett Leddy✨ | listener mailPatreon+4 | Barrett Leddy | Quisp space gunMad magazine+2 | — | listener mailPatreon+7 | — | 1h 25m 19s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() "You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown!": Celebrating 75 Years of "Peanuts" w/ Mark Evanier, Chip Kidd and Charles Kochman✨ | PeanutsCharles Schulz+4 | Mark EvanierChip Kidd+1 | PeanutsThe Essential Peanuts: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time+2 | — | PeanutsCharles Schulz+6 | — | 1h 36m 28s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Encore Presetation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack✨ | comedyTV+4 | Dan PasternackRobert Smigel | TV FunhouseA Doll's House+1 | — | Robert SmigelDan Pasternack+7 | — | 1h 28m 10s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Encore Presentation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack✨ | comedyTV shows+3 | Robert SmigelDan Pasternack | TV FunhouseMr. Ed+3 | basement | TV FunhouseRobert Smigel+3 | — | 1h 31m 37s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Connecticut in the Movies w/ Illeana Douglas and Dave Boone✨ | Connecticut cinemafilm history+4 | Illeana DouglasDave Boone | MegaphoneConnecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses to Dark Suburbia | — | Connecticut in the MoviesIlleana Douglas+7 | — | 1h 49m 15s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Kong, Godzilla and Other Big-Screen Beasts (Part Two) w/ Kevin Maher, Thom Shubilla and Brian Solomon✨ | kaiju cinemaGodzilla+4 | Kevin MaherThom Shubilla+1 | Q: The Winged SerpentDestroy All Monsters+6 | — | kaijuGodzilla+6 | — | 1h 00m 42s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Kong, Godzilla and Other Big-Screen Beasts w/ Kevin Maher, Thom Shubilla and Brian Solomon✨ | kaiju cinemaJapanese monster films+3 | Kevin MaherThom Shubilla+1 | Godzilla FAQKing Kong vs. Godzilla: The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known+2 | Toho | kaijuGodzilla+4 | — | 1h 06m 36s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Gaines, Kurtzman, Feldstein and Neuman: A Remembrance of Mad Magazine (Part Two) w/ Alan Bernstein and Joe Raiola✨ | Mad Magazinehumor+3 | Alan BernsteinJoe Raiola | Mad MagazineDC Comics+1 | — | Mad MagazineAlan Bernstein+5 | — | 1h 02m 19s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Gaines, Kurtzman, Feldstein and Neuman: A Remembrance of Mad Magazine w/ Alan Bernstein and Joe Raiola | In part one of a two-part episode, Frank is joined by filmmaker Alan Bernstein ("When We Went MAD!") and longtime Senior Editor Joe Raiola for a loving look at the subversive humor magazine's 73-year history, its eccentric co-founders, its transition from comic book to "slick" magazine, and its influence on future generations of comedians and comedy writers. Also in this episode: William M. Gaines takes on Congress, Al Feldstein gives Alfred E. Neuman an identity, Hugh Hefner gives Harvey Kurtzman "an unlimited budget" and the boys praise several members of the "Usual Gang of Idiots," including Max Brandel, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Arnie Kogen (and others). PLUS: "A Hard Day's Night"! Gilbert commandeers a limo! Irving Berlin goes to court! Joe goes to Oktoberfest! And Frank recalls the "glory days" of Mad competitors Sick, Cracked, Crazy and Help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 51s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Tales from the Writers' Room w/ Rick Copp, Brian Levant and Bennett Yellin | Frank sits down with an all-star panel of veteran comedy writers, including Rick Copp ("Golden Girls," "The Brady Bunch Movie"), Brian Levant ("Happy Days," "The Flintstones") and Bennett Yellin ("Dumb and Dumber," "Stuck on You") for an inside look at a sitcom writers' room and a frequently hilarious conversation about unproduced scripts, failed pitches, favorite jokes, the genius of Jonathan Winters and the generosity of Garry Marshall (among other essential topics). Also in this episode: Rick reboots "Knight Rider," Brian rescues Fred Flintstone from development hell, Frank's personal anecdote gets a punch-up by Harlan Ellison and Bennett explains the "logic" behind Woody Allen and Matt Damon playing conjoined twins. PLUS: Danny Thomas packs heat! Lieutenant Uhura bends the elbow! Bea Arthur feuds with Betty White! "Mission Impossible" meets "My Mother the Car"! And the boys recall the most magical moment in their careers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 39m 54s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Helm, Flint, Solo and Smart: Spies, Spoofs and Secret Agents of the 1960s (Part Two) w/ Ned Hastings and Thom Shubill | In the conclusion of a two-part installment, author Thom Shubilla ("James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze") and Adult Swim producer Ned Hastings ("Archer," "Aqua Teen Hunger Force") join Frank to break down some forgotten feature-length Bond knockoffs ("Secret Agent Super Dragon"? Seriously?) while remembering the 007-inspired TV shows of the decade, including "Get Smart," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "I Spy" and "The Wild Wild West' (among others). Also in this episode: Buck Henry invents the Cone of Silence, Lucille Ball greenlights "Mission: Impossible," Tony Randall tangles with Herbert Lom and Adam West turns down a license to kill. PLUS: "The Satan Bug"! Robert Goulet: Nazi hunter! Remembering Jessica Walter! Ian Fleming influences the CIA! And the boys name their favorite Bond themes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 37s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Helm, Flint, Solo and Smart: Spies, Spoofs and Secret Agents of the 1960s w/ Ned Hastings and Thom Shubilla | Frank is joined by author Thom Shubilla ("James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze") and Adult Swim producer-editor Ned Hastings ("Aqua Teen Hunger Force," "Archer") for a funny and fascinating look back at the spy (and "Eurospy") craze of the 1960s and the numerous 007 rivals and imitators of the era, including Matt Helm, Derek Flint, Harry Palmer and yes...Neil Connery. Also in this episode: Karl Malden switches accents, Miss Moneypenny gets a payday, Sharon Tate wows in "The Wrecking Crew" and the boys take a moment to celebrate the 60th anniversary of "Batman" and Bat-mania. PLUS: "The Last of the Secret Agents"! "The Man from O.R.G.Y."! The insanity of "Casino Royale"! James Coburn battles Agent 0008! And Jan Murray as..."Dick Tracy"?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 09m 32s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() Clouseau, Chance and Dr. Strangelove: The Many Faces of Peter Sellers (Part Two) w/ Illeana Douglas, Danny Gold and Larry Karaszewski | In the conclusion of a two-part episode, actress Illeana Douglas, filmmaker Danny Gold ("Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames") and screenwriter Larry Karaszewskl join Frank for a few final thoughts on the career (and complexities) of Peter Sellers, while looking back at the work of other luminaries who reached their centennial year in 2025, including Paul Newman, Jack Lemmon, Rod Steiger, Robert Altman and Dick Van Dyke. Also in this episode, Frank praises "The Apartment," Illeana takes a walk with Sid Caesar, Danny explains "topping the topper" and Larry meets a personal hero at a holiday party. PLUS: "The Great Race"! The brilliance of Jack Warden! The cinema of Sam Peckinpah! Norm MacDonald performs scenes from "Hud"! And the panelists reveal their favorite Peter Sellers movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 10m 09s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Clouseau, Chance and Dr. Strangelove: The Many Faces of Peter Sellers w/ Illeana Douglas, Danny Gold and Larry Karaszewski | In part one of a two-part episode, Frank celebrates the 100th birth year of the legendary Peter Sellers (b. 1925), accompanied by a distinguished panel of Sellers scholars, including actress Illeana Douglas, filmmaker Danny Gold ("Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames") and Emmy-winning screenwriter-producer Larry Karaszewski. In this episode, the experts discuss the actor-comedian's eccentric behavior and "complicated" personality and look back at some of his most memorable films, including "Being There," "Dr. Strangelove," "The Party," "A Shot in the Dark" and "After the Fox" (among others). Also, Larry gets nostalgic about "The Magic Christian," Illeana phones up Billy Wilder, Frank reviews "The Ghost of Peter Sellers" and Danny weighs in on the tumultuous Sellers-Edwards relationship. PLUS: "Kiss Me, Stupid"! "Bogart Slept Here"! Paging Federico Fellini! The genius of Hal Ashby! And Illeana meets the great man in person! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 11m 37s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() Encore Presentation: Batman ‘66 Bad Guys w/ Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy | 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 share their favorite (and LEAST favorite) bat-baddies, while taking a nostalgic look back at an oft-repeated "rumor" from the "Amazing Colossal Podcast." PLUS: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"! Dana dines with the Riddler! Frank hangs with Adam West! Barrett impersonates Eartha Kitt! And Dana remembers his friend, the late Paul "Pee Wee Herman" Reubens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 31m 52s | ||||||
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