Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Al...
Insights from recent episode analysis
On the show
- Tom Leopold3 eps
- Craig Bierko3 eps
- Drew Friedman2 eps
Also: Bill Persky, Paul Shaffer, James Karen, Danny Bonaduce, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Henry Winkler, Micky Dolenz, Steve Cox, Frankie Avalon, Bob Saget, Roger Corman, Susie Essman, Bob Zmuda, Gary Busey, Bobby Rydell, Dan Harmon
Audience Interest
Podcast Focus
Publishing Consistency
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Based on 1 signal.
Built from
By chart position
- 🇺🇸United States · TV & FilmHOME#11013K to 71K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · TV & Film#148430 to 2.3K
- 🇨🇦Canada · TV & Film#152301 to 1.6K
- 🇦🇺Australia · TV & Film#144266 to 1.4K
- 🇵🇭PH · TV & Film#88158 to 834
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
15K to 78K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
49K to 261K🇺🇸91%🇧🇷3%🇨🇦2%+2 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
27K to 144K
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
Total Followers
—
Total Plays
—
Total Reviews
—
* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #21: "Act Of Violence" and "Broadway Danny Rose" | In this 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: “Danny of Arabia!” Woody Allen meets the mob! And Van Heflin tangles with Robert Ryan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 17m 34s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | GGACP Rewind: Epsidoe #62: Judd Apatow | Writer, producer, director and “Amazing Colossal Podcast” fan Judd Apatow took time out from his busy “Trainwreck” press tour to stop by Gilbert’s apartment and entertain the boys with stories about everyone from Jack Nicholson to Albert Brooks to 100-year-old character actor Norman Lloyd. Also, Judd writes the Grammys for Garry Shandling, gets a letter from Andy Kaufman, “stalks” Steve Martin and pitches a movie to the Rolling Stones. PLUS: Mel Blanc! Sammy Shore! Jimmy Durante hides out! The brilliance of “Broadcast News”! Gilbert wishes Lon Chaney, Jr. well! And “The Last Days in Fred Silverman’s Bunker”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 35m 04s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #20: "The Harder They Fall" and "The Verdict" | In this 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: Bogie takes his final bow! Sidney Lumet takes to the road! And Paul Newman takes on the Prince of %$#@! Darkness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 08s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #61: Michael Oliver | To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the cult classic black comedy “Problem Child” (premiered July 27, 1990), Gilbert and Frank reached out to Junior himself, former child actor Michael Oliver, to talk about his memories of co-stars John Ritter and Jack Warden, his battles with the film’s producers and his struggles to lead a normal life off-screen. Also, Gilbert carries the “Problem Child” torch, PETA protests the movie’s ad campaign, and Michael turns his back on show business. PLUS: “Drexel’s Class”! Macaulay Culkin! “The Munsters Today”! The Beach Boys get into the act! And Gilbert “plays” Robert Redford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #19: "Road To Perdition" and "Marathon Man" | In this 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: Tom Hanks vs. James Bond! The artistry of Conrad Hall! And Dustin Hoffman goes to the dentist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 18m 14s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #60: Josh Groban | Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on hit series like “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with “Adele Dazeem.” PLUS: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.”! Gladys Knight & The Pips! “The Beastmaster”! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings “the hits” of Gilbert Gottfried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 16m 40s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini Episode #18: "No Way to Treat A Lady" and "The Hudsucker Proxy" | In this 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: Rod Steiger’s a ladykiller! Tim Robbins invents the Hula Hoop! And the subtle genius of Paul Newman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 22s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #59: Greg Evigan | This week, Gilbert and Frank welcome one of the most visible and popular TV actors of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, former heartthrob and “B.J. and the Bear” and “My Two Dads” star Greg Evigan, who shares memorable anecdotes about everyone from Burt Reynolds to William Shatner to simian TV sidekick Sam (AKA “The Bear”). Also, Greg shares the stage with Ben Vereen AND John Travolta, jams with Paul Shaffer and lends his car to Ringo Starr! PLUS: Don Kirshner! The strange genius of Glen A. Larson! “Pink Lady and Jeff”! ”The Battle of the Network Stars”! And Gilbert sings again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 20m 45s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Epidode #17: "1941" and "The Incident" | In this 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: Steven Spielberg spoofs himself! Martin Sheen terrorizes Ed McMahon! And Robert Stack cries his eyes out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 14m 20s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #58: Tracey Jackson and Paul Williams | Screenwriter Tracey Jackson and legendary songwriter, musician and actor Paul Williams join Gilbert and Frank at New York’s famed Friars Club to cover a wide array of topics, including the “musicality” of comedy, the addiction of fame, and the movies that changed Paul and Tracey’s lives. Also, Paul auditions for The Monkees, Tracey hangs with Hunter S. Thompson and Gilbert “favors” Paul by performing some of his greatest hits. PLUS: The comedy of John Byner! The Jewish Elvis! Robert Mitchum’s bed! Tracey bootlegs a Paul Williams concert! And the return of Pat McCormick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 29m 36s | ||||||
Want analysis for the episodes below?Free for Pro Submit a request, we'll have your selected episodes analyzed within an hour. Free, at no cost to you, for Pro users. | |||||||||
| 9/14/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #16: "The Wicker Man" and Roddy McDowall | In this 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: Roddy McDowall goes to high school! Jack Nicholson takes to the airwaves! And (arguably) the creepiest movie ever made! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 14m 28s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #57: Bill Scheft | Standup comedian, novelist and comedy writer Bill Scheft spent 24 years as David Letterman’s confidante, right-hand man and head monologue writer, being nominated for 15 Emmys in the process. A few days after Dave’s farewell, Bill stopped by the studio to talk about his two-plus decades in late night and to regale Gilbert and Frank with hilarious showbiz tales about everyone from Larry David to Redd Foxx. Also, Bill pens jokes for the Oscars, praises the commitment of Martin Short and pays tribute to the British Invasion. PLUS: Slappy White! Larry “Bud” Melman! Bogie goes postal! The infamous “Uma, Oprah” bit! And Jerry Lewis sings The Who!https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/57-57-bill-scheft/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 22m 48s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | underrated filmspop culture+3 | — | Treasure Of the Sierra MadreDouble Indemnity | — | Treasure Of the Sierra MadreDouble Indemnity+5 | — | 17m 02s | ||
| 9/3/26 | censorshipfemale nudity+3 | Richard Kind | — | — | Richard KindGilbert Gottfried+5 | — | 1h 37m 55s | ||
| 9/2/26 | podcast announcementPatreon+3 | — | PatreonFun For All Ages Podcast+1 | — | Fun For All AgesPatreon+3 | — | 2m 25s | ||
| 8/31/26 | underrated filmspop culture+3 | — | A Simple PlanRadio Days | — | Bridget FondaJerry Lewis+6 | — | 18m 58s | ||
| 8/27/26 | anniversarycomedy+5 | Craig BierkoDrew Friedman+3 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | — | anniversary specialcomedy podcast+5 | — | 1h 08m 35s | ||
| 8/24/26 | underrated filmsTV shows+3 | — | Being ThereThe Mortal Storm | — | Peter SellersMarcus Welby+3 | — | 15m 14s | ||
| 8/20/26 | anniversarycelebration+4 | Craig BierkoDrew Friedman+3 | — | — | anniversary specialcelebrity guests+3 | — | 1h 04m 17s | ||
| 8/17/26 | underrated filmspop songs+3 | — | Two SecondsGoing In Style | — | Edward G. RobinsonHyman Roth+4 | — | 19m 51s | ||
| 8/13/26 | comedyfilm analysis+3 | Artie Lange | Godfather Part IIIGoodfellas+2 | — | Artie LangeGodfather Part III+3 | — | 1h 35m 59s | ||
| 8/10/26 | unheralded filmsunderrated TV shows+3 | — | — | — | Island of Lost SoulsTime After Time+5 | — | 17m 16s | ||
| 8/6/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #52: Paul Dooley | Gilbert and Frank chat with one of Hollywood’s busiest character actors and favorite “movie dads,” Paul Dooley (“Breaking Away,” “Sixteen Candles,” “Runaway Bride”) who looks back on everything from tackling the role of Wimpy in Robert Altman’s “Popeye” to creating characters for PBS’ “The Electric Company” to improvising with Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers. Also, Paul performs standup for Jack Paar, understudies for Art Carney and shoots a commercial with Buster Keaton! PLUS: Richard Libertini! Nichols and May! “The Indestructible Man”! Paul does Lionel Barrymore! Gilbert does Walter Matthau! And Paul gets “probed” by aliens! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/52-52-paul-dooley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 29m 31s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | GGACP Rewind: Mini-Episode #10: "Bang The Drum Slowly" & "Murder By Decree" | 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: Gilbert sings again! Death on the baseball diamond! And Captain von Trapp hunts Jack the Ripper! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/mini-ep-10-bang-the-drum-slowly-murder-by-decree/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 19m 07s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | GGACP Rewind: Episode #51: Ed Asner | Gilbert and Frank ring up one of their favorite character actors, seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner, to talk about his early days in the business, his seven memorable seasons as the irascible Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and his roles in popular films like “Elf” and Pixar’s “Up.” Also, Ed meets Elvis, co-stars with Edward G. Robinson, beats up Jack Lemmon and lusts after Cloris Leachman. PLUS: Sam Jaffe! Michael Cole! “The Duke” names names! The comic genius of Ted Knight! And Ed dishes dirt on Santa Claus! https://www.gilbertpodcast.com/51-51-ed-asner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 00m 56s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | underrated filmspop culture+3 | — | Quick ChangeFreaks | — | Quick ChangeFreaks+6 | — | 21m 01s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Catwoman1966 Batman series+3 | Lee MeriwetherJulie Newmar | Batman | — | CatwomanLee Meriwether+5 | — | 1h 35m 11s | ||
| 7/13/26 | film noirclassic films+3 | — | Night MovesMy Darling Clementine | — | Gene HackmanHenry Fonda+4 | — | 17m 33s | ||
| 7/9/26 | live recordingcomedy+5 | Lewis Black | CarolinesSgt. Bilko | New York City | Lewis BlackGilbert Gottfried+7 | — | 1h 40m 03s | ||
| 7/6/26 | underrated filmspop songs+3 | — | Turner Classic Movies | — | CharadeThe Conversation+3 | — | 16m 28s | ||
| 7/2/26 | actingcomedy+4 | Craig Bierko | Cinderella ManThe Long Kiss Goodnight+5 | — | Craig BierkoGilbert Gottfried+4 | — | 1h 37m 11s | ||
| 6/29/26 | underrated filmspop songs+3 | — | — | — | Jack LemmonTony Curtis+4 | — | 14m 35s | ||
| 6/25/26 | interviewfilm+3 | Joan KramerDavid Heeley | — | — | Gilbert GottfriedJoan Kramer+5 | — | 1h 45m 22s | ||
| 6/22/26 | filmclassic cinema+3 | — | Pennies From Heaven | — | Pennies From HeavenLon Chaney Jr.+3 | — | 19m 11s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Steve Buscemifilm classics+4 | Steve Buscemi | Reservoir DogsMiller’s Crossing+2 | — | Steve BuscemiGilbert Gottfried+6 | — | 1h 16m 20s | ||
| 6/11/26 | comedy influenceswriting for television+3 | Carol Leifer | The Comic StripCatch a Rising Star+5 | — | Carol LeiferSeinfeld+7 | — | 1h 24m 19s | ||
| 6/8/26 | underrated filmspop songs+3 | — | Boss HoggJames Bond | — | Boss HoggMartin Scorsese+3 | — | 10m 30s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Bobby Rydellmusic history+3 | Bobby Rydell | Friars ClubBye Bye Birdie+4 | South PhiladelphiaCopa | Bobby Rydellteen idol+3 | — | 1h 10m 25s | ||
| 6/1/26 | underrated filmspop songs+3 | — | Inherit the Wind | — | George C. ScottBurt Lancaster+5 | — | 11m 57s | ||
| 5/28/26 | improvcelebrity+4 | Dan Harmon | CommunityRick and Morty+4 | — | Dan HarmonGilbert Gottfried+7 | — | 1h 11m 19s | ||
| 5/25/26 | Lost in SpaceTwilight Zone+4 | Bill Mumy | Lost in SpaceThe Munsters+2 | — | Bill MumyLost in Space+6 | — | 1h 13m 54s | ||
| 5/21/26 | comedyfilm analysis+3 | Dave Attell | Pootie TangPlanet of the Apes+3 | — | Dave AttellGilbert Gottfried+5 | — | 1h 28m 27s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Ken BerryHollywood+4 | Ken Berry | F-TroopMy Mother the Car+1 | — | Ken BerryF-Troop+4 | — | 1h 20m 58s | ||
| 5/14/26 | comedytelevision history+3 | Alan Zweibel | Saturday Night LiveHollywood Squares+2 | — | Alan ZweibelSaturday Night Live+7 | — | 1h 36m 49s | ||
| 5/11/26 | Chuck McCanncomedy+3 | Chuck McCann | Hugh Hefner | — | Chuck McCannGilbert Gottfried+4 | — | 1h 27m 28s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Gary Buseyacting+4 | Gary Busey | — | — | Gary Buseyacting+5 | — | 1h 00m 45s | ||
| 5/4/26 | comedybiography+3 | Bob Zmuda | Comic ReliefMan on the Moon | — | Bob ZmudaAndy Kaufman+5 | — | 1h 36m 59s | ||
| 4/30/26 | comedystand-up+3 | Susie Essman | HBONYC Podfest+1 | — | Susie EssmanCurb Your Enthusiasm+3 | — | 1h 01m 16s | ||
| 4/27/26 | acting careerHollywood history+3 | James Karen | Frankenstein Meets the Space MonsterThe Tempest+1 | — | James Karenacting+7 | — | 1h 32m 21s | ||
| 4/23/26 | comedy writingtelevision history+3 | Tom Leopold | CheersSeinfeld+2 | — | Tom Leopoldcomedy writer+5 | — | 1h 11m 35s | ||
| 4/20/26 | child starsradio personalities+3 | Danny Bonaduce | The Partridge FamilyBewitched+1 | — | Danny BonaduceThe Partridge Family+3 | — | 1h 17m 16s | ||
| 4/16/26 | screenwritingfilm production+4 | Scott AlexanderLarry Karaszewski | Ed WoodThe People vs. Larry Flynt+5 | — | Scott AlexanderLarry Karaszewski+7 | — | 1h 00m 27s | ||
| 4/13/26 | acting careerdyslexia+4 | Henry Winkler | GreaseLords of Flatbush | — | Henry WinklerGilbert Gottfried+5 | — | 1h 36m 54s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Monkeemaniachild stars+4 | Micky Dolenz | New York Friars ClubThe Monkees+4 | — | Micky DolenzMonkees+7 | — | 1h 08m 55s | ||
| 4/6/26 | pop culturefilm history+4 | Steve Cox | The Three StoogesThe Addams Family+4 | — | Steve CoxGilbert Gottfried+6 | — | 1h 06m 24s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Frankie AvalonHollywood history+4 | Frankie Avalon | Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine | — | Frankie Avalonteen idol+8 | — | 1h 17m 21s | ||
| 3/30/26 | comedyentertainment+3 | Bob Saget | Dirty Daddy | — | Bob SagetGilbert Gottfried+6 | — | 1h 20m 39s | ||
| 3/26/26 | Roger CormanB-movies+4 | Roger Corman | The TerrorThe Beast with (not quite) a Million Eyes | — | Roger CormanB-movies+7 | — | 1h 02m 40s | ||
Showing 58 of 1000
Pitch Fit is a Pro feature
See how bookable this show is for guests, which brands already advertise, the per-episode ad value, and the best-fit guest and sponsor profile. The numbers are blurred on the free plan.
How readily this show books outside guests like you.
How proven this show is for host-read sponsorships.
For Guests
ProFor Advertisers
ProUpgrade to Pro to unlock guest cadence, sponsor categories, fit scores, and per-episode ad value for this show.
Similar Audience Demographics
Podcasts that attract a similar listener profile
Chart history for Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Peaked at #56 in IS, currently #56 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| PH | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| United States | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| SG | — | #137 | #137 | — |
| BE | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Australia | — | #144 | #144 | — |
| Brazil | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| Canada | — | #152 | #152 | — |
| IL | — | #178 | #178 | — |
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.