Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre
Episodes
"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
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank continues his conversation with authors Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz ("But Will You Love Me Tom...
"But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?": Girl Groups of the 1950s and 1960s
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two-part episode, Frank is joined by authors Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz ("But Will You Love Me Tomorrow?") and Clickettes le...
Let's Be Frank!: Answering Questions from Patreon Supporters w/ Barrett Leddy
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first "Fun for All Ages" listener mail episode, Frank enlists voice actor Barrett "Gilbot" Leddy to help answer burning questions from "FFAA" P...
Let's Be Frank!: Answering Questions from Patreon Supporters w/ Barrett Leddy
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first "Fun for All Ages" listener mail episode, Frank enlists voice actor Barrett "Gilbot" Leddy to help answer burning questions from "FFAA" P...
"You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown!": Celebrating 75 Years of "Peanuts" w/ Mark Evanier, Chip Kidd and Charles Kochman
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank celebrates (a bit belatedly) the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" by welcoming three superfans and key contributors to Abrams Comi...
Encore Presetation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Encore Presentation: "TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Connecticut in the Movies w/ Illeana Douglas and Dave Boone
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Take a cinematic tour of the Constitution State as Frank is joined by actress-author-film historian Illeana Douglas and Emmy-winning comedy writer Dav...
Kong, Godzilla and Other Big-Screen Beasts (Part Two) w/ Kevin Maher, Thom Shubilla and Brian Solomon
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conclusion of a two-part episode, comedian-filmmaker Kevin Maher and pop culture authors-experts Thom Shubilla and Brian Solomon join Frank fo...
Kong, Godzilla and Other Big-Screen Beasts w/ Kevin Maher, Thom Shubilla and Brian Solomon
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank gets an education in "kaiju" cinema and Japanese monster flicks with assistance from comedian-filmmaker Kevin Maher and pop culture authors Bria...
Gaines, Kurtzman, Feldstein and Neuman: A Remembrance of Mad Magazine (Part Two) w/ Alan Bernstein and Joe Raiola
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of a two-part episode, filmmaker Alan Bernstein ("When We Went MAD!") and longtime Mad Senior Editor Joe Raiola join Frank in paying...
Gaines, Kurtzman, Feldstein and Neuman: A Remembrance of Mad Magazine w/ Alan Bernstein and Joe Raiola
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lovin...
Tales from the Writers' Room w/ Rick Copp, Brian Levant and Bennett Yellin
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank sits down with an all-star panel of veteran comedy writers, including Rick Copp ("Golden Girls," "The Brady Bunch Movie"), Brian Levant ("Happ...
Helm, Flint, Solo and Smart: Spies, Spoofs and Secret Agents of the 1960s (Part Two) w/ Ned Hastings and Thom Shubill
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of a two-part installment, author Thom Shubilla ("James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze") and Adult Swim producer Ned Hastings ("Arch...
Helm, Flint, Solo and Smart: Spies, Spoofs and Secret Agents of the 1960s w/ Ned Hastings and Thom Shubilla
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Clouseau, Chance and Dr. Strangelove: The Many Faces of Peter Sellers (Part Two) w/ Illeana Douglas, Danny Gold and Larry Karaszewski
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion of a two-part episode, actress Illeana Douglas, filmmaker Danny Gold ("Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames") and screenwriter L...
Clouseau, Chance and Dr. Strangelove: The Many Faces of Peter Sellers w/ Illeana Douglas, Danny Gold and Larry Karaszewski
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pan...
FFAA Encore Presentation of 1966 Bat-Man with Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is revisiting his conversation with Emmy-winning writer-comedian DANA GOULD and this week's co-host, voice actor (and youthful ward) BARRETT LED...
Encore Presentation: Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, we are revisiting our conversation with producer-historian (and guest co-host) Da...
We Need a Little Christmas! The "Fun for All Ages" 2025 Holiday Spectacular w/ Mario Cantone and Susie Essman
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "Amazing Colossal Podcast" holiday tradition marches on as Frank is joined by old friend Mario Cantone and comedian-actress Susie Essman to talk a...
You Better Watch Out: Behind the Scenes of "Bad Santa" w/ Terry Zwigoff, Glenn Ficarra, John Requa and Robert Hoffman
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank ushers in the holiday season with a reunion of the creative team behind the 2003 black comedy "Bad Santa": director Terry Zwigoff, screenwriters...
Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s (Part Two) w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Knuckleheads, Shenanigans and Aardvarks: Local Kids' Shows of the 1960s and '70s w/ Rich Brown, Allan Neuwirth and Steven Weber
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 (wa...
Thanks for the Memories (Part Two) w/ Jackie Martling, Billy West and Barrett Leddy
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Thanksgiving feast for lovers of showbiz obscurities as Frank celebrates Turkey Day with comedian Jackie Martling, voice actor-comedian Billy W...
Thanks for the Memories w/ Jackie Martling, Billy West and Barrett Leddy
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Lights! Cameras! Inaction!: Abandoned, Unfinished and Unproduced Movies w/ Drew Friedman, Owen Kline and Barrett Leddy
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning illustrator-cartoonist Drew Friedman, actor-filmmaker Owen Kline and voice actor (and this week's co-host) Barrett Leddy join Frank for ...
All Singing, All Dancing, All Skating! Movie Musicals of 1980 w/ Kevin Maher, Joe DiPietro and Kate Wilkinson
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank welcomes Emmy-nominated writer-comedian-author Kevin Maher ("Santa Doesn't Need Your Help"), writer-actress Kate Wilkinson and Tony-winning comp...
"You'll Have to Stay the Night": Hollywood's Greatest Haunted House Comedies w/ Rupert Holmes and Dino Proserpio
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank ushers in Halloween week by welcoming film preservationist Dino Proserpio and bestselling author and Tony-winning composer-playwright Rupert Hol...
Heeeere's Johnny! Celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday w/ Mark Malkoff, Dan Pasternack and Mike Reiss
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary King of Late Night, producer-historian (and guest co-host) Dan Pasternack, former "Tonight Show" writ...
Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age (Part Two) w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is joined by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") and cult filmmaker Jeff ...
Monsters, Martians and Mayhem: Movies of the Atomic Age w/ Michael Giacchino and Jeff Lieberman
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank kicks off Halloween month with the first installment of a two-part episode as Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Michael Giacchino ("Werewolf by Ni...
The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows (Part Two) w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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) R...
The Wild, Wonderful World of Game Shows w/ Bob Boden, Rich Brown and Adam Nedeff
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Disco Fever w / Frank DeCaro and Cory Daye
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank sets the FFAA time machine back to the decadent and "dancetastic" 1970s as comedian-author Frank DeCaro ("Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under t...
The Strange Cinema of William Castle w/ Frank Conniff, Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and Jeffrey Schwarz
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank welcomes "Mystery Science Theater 3000" writer-performer Frank Conniff, horror host Rich "Svengoolie" Koz and filmmaker Jeffrey Schwarz ("S...
All Aboard "The Love Boat" w/ Jim Colucci, Murray Hill and Jill Whelan
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Celebration of Breakfast Cereals w/ Marty Gitlin and Ami Moyal
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank explores his lifelong obsession with breakfast cereals (and breakfast cereal advertising) with the help of author Marty Gitlin ("The Great A...
"TV Funhouse'"Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"TV Funhouse" Turns 25! w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lost and Forgotten Amusement Parks w/ Dave Cobb and Robert Coker
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank welcomes theme park experience designer Dave Cobb ("Men in Black: Alien Attack") and attraction show writer and author Robert Coker ("Roller C...
Remembering Joe Flaherty w/ Dick Blasucci and Paul Flaherty
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank is joined by Emmy-winning writer-producer Dick Blasucci ("Mad TV," "The Larry Sanders Show") and Emmy-winning writer-director Paul Flaherty ("Cl...
Batman '66 Bad Guys w/ Dana Gould and Barrett Leddy
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Memories of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast!" w/ Dara Gottfried, Gino Salomone and Alan Zweibel
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode, Frank Santopadre kicks off this new adventure with a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to "Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Coloss...
Introducing Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...