logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
35m 49s

The King Of Comedy | Stand-Up Film Festi...

Adam Palcher and Adam Sherlock
About this episode

In the second installment of our Stand-Up Film Festival we discuss the underrated Scorsese film, The King Of Comedy. Rupert Pupkin, a delusional and threatening comedian is desperate to make it big and goes to uncomfortable lengths to befriend Jerry Langford and gets a spot on his nightly talk show. Great discussion! Enjoy!

Up next
Oct 9
That One Scene From...Jacob's Ladder
This week we dive into the famous nightmare hospital scene from Adrian Lyne's 1990 psychological horror classic, Jacob's Ladder, starring Tim Robbins. What a scene and what a start to spooky season. Enjoy the conversation! Make sure to play along with each festival and leave comm ... Show More
18m 25s
Oct 1
The Draughtmen's Contract | Peter Greenaway Festival
Our 4th installment of the Peter Greenaway festival includes his debut feature from 1982, The Draughtsmen's Contract. A young artist is commissioned to create drawings of a rich families estate, only to have mysteries unfold. Quite a movie and a great conversation! Enjoy! 
34m 17s
Sep 17
That One Scene From...Ferris Bueller's Day Off
This week we dive into the memorable ending to Ferris, Cameron and Sloane's day with the destruction of a Ferrari and some enlightenment. What a classic scene. Great Conversation with our friend Ben Lawhorn from The Movie Draft Podcast. Enjoy! Make sure to play along with each fe ... Show More
22m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2015
Mini-Ep #40: After The Fox and Miracle on 34th Street
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried ... Show More
22m 5s
Nov 2016
Mini-Ep #86: Forgotten Late Night Talk Shows (with Kliph Nesteroff)
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their admiration for lesser-known films, underappreciated TV shows and criminally underrated performers -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buri ... Show More
44m 26s
Sep 2020
Netflix & the Rise of Comedy Specials
Once upon a time, 1-hour comedy specials were a rare bird. Will the big investments Netflix has made in stand-up comedy backfire? Jason Zinoman, comedy critic for The New York Times, weighs in on the business of comedy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho ... Show More
3m 33s
Feb 2016
Mini-Ep #48: Happy Birthday Jackie Gleason
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried ... Show More
28m 7s
May 2022
Introducing The Hall: Honoring The Greats of Stand Up
The Hall honors the lives and careers of the greats of stand-up comedy, and serves as a companion to The Hall: Honoring The Greats of Stand Up special, streaming on Netflix May 19th. Each of the four episodes of this inaugural season will look at a different comedy titan. Episode ... Show More
2m 26s
Jun 2024
Talking Comedy with Joel Kim Booster and Marlon Wayans | Guest Spotlight
Ronny Chieng sits with Emmy-nominated comedian, Joel Kim Booster, to discuss the new Netflix documentary, "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution," and the lasting impact queer comedy has made on culture. And Marlon Wayans returns to The Daily Show to chat with Ronny about his new come ... Show More
19m 46s
Mar 2023
Episode 1415 - Ronny Chieng
Ronny Chieng has been in America for less than a decade and he’s cementing himself as a prolific force in comedy. With two Netflix specials, a regular spot on The Daily Show, and multiple roles in high profile films already under his belt, Ronny is living a comedian’s dream. He t ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2024
Ryan Gosling (Extended)
Stephen's back with another week of special introductions on The Pod Show and says he's happy to plug anything for a guest! And Ryan Gosling tells Stephen that he was dragged across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on a shovel while shooting his latest film, "The Fall Guy," an action come ... Show More
19m 41s