logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2021
1h 53m

Kevin Pollak

Starburns Audio
About this episode

Actor, comedian and impressionist Kevin Pollak joins Gilbert and Frank for a frequently hilarious conversation about the legend of Harry Houdini, the cinema of Barry Levinson, joining the cast of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and sharing the screen with Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Jack Lemmon and Rod Steiger. Also, Steve Martin packs arenas, Walter Matthau hits on Sophia Loren, Don Rickles runs afoul of Joe Pesci and Kevin explains France's affection for Jerry Lewis. PLUS: Anne Bancroft! "Morton & Hayes"! In praise of "Avalon"! Pranking Paul Reiser! Remembering J.T. Walsh! And Kevin wows the boys with impressions of Alan Arkin, Albert Brooks, Peter Falk and Jack Nicholson!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Today
Dana Gould Encore
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 transfor ... Show More
1h 28m
Aug 21
GGACP Classic: Horror Movie Taglines with Mike McPadden
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 fro ... Show More
28m 16s
Aug 19
"TV Funhouse" Turns 25 (Part Two) w/ Robert Smigel and Dan Pasternack
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 Michae ... Show More
1h 27m
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Kevin Pollak: Creating vs. Waiting + Impersonation Tutorial
This absolutely gob smacked Peter; Jason casually mentioned he was originally cast as Lt. Sam Weinberg in Rob Reiner’s Oscar nominated film, A Few Good Men. George Costanza alongside Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise? Really, no really! So how did actor, comedian, impressionist, auth ... Show More
48m 33s
Aug 2022
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon [Footloose, JFK, The Woodsman, Mystic River] talks with Anna about getting cast in his first movie, the 1978 classic National Lampoon's Animal House which he expected to change his life, his failed attempt as a waiter and the terrifying boss who remembered him years l ... Show More
47m 54s
Oct 2018
Kevin Smith
This week’s episode of Unqualified offers equal parts laughter and life lessons as Anna and Sim welcome podcasting-aficionado, talented filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, and author - the legendary Kevin Smith (aka Silent Bob)!You’ll quickly learn that there’s nothing ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2024
#2116 - Kevin James
Kevin James is a stand-up comic and actor known for his roles in the television series "The King of Queens" and films like "The Home Team" and "Here Comes the Boom." Watch his latest comedy special, "Kevin James: Irregardless," on Amazon Prime.www.kevinjames.comhttps://www.amazon ... Show More
2h 32m
Jun 2024
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Kevin is joined by the legendary actress and singer, Sheryl Lee Ralph. From the original Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph's life is filled with gems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
50m 36s
Apr 2024
‘The War of the Roses’ With Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin, and Amanda Dobbins definitely advise skipping the fish after rewatching the 1989 black comedy ‘The War of the Roses,’ starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito and directed by Danny DeVito. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn ... Show More
1h 42m
Dec 2021
The Leonardo DiCaprio Hall of Fame and ‘Don’t Look Up’ With Adam McKay
Sean and Amanda discuss the new Netflix climate crisis satire ‘Don’t Look Up,’ which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep (1:00). Then, they build a Hall of Fame to Leo, one of the best movie stars ever (20:00). Finally, ‘Don’t Look Up’ writer-director Ada ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 2024
LaKeith Stanfield
This week Kevin sits down with Actor, LaKeith Stanfield! They share stories of countless auditions during the early days of their careers. LaKeith also opens up about how he keeps peace amongst all of the noise in Hollywood. Check out The Book of Clarence, in theaters January 12t ... Show More
57m 30s