GGACP Rewind: Episode #23: Brian Koppelman

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Comedy, Arts, Tv & Film, Visual Arts

4.8 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Music producer-turned-filmmaker and screenwriter Brian Koppelman (“Rounders,” “Runaway Jury,” “Oceans 13”) joins Gilbert and Frank at the legenday NY Friars Club to talk about everything from signing Tracy Chapman and Eddie Murphy to their first record deals to working with celebrated actors John Turturro, Martin Landau and John Malkovich. Also, Brian trots out a Gilbert impression, names all four “Sweathogs” and heaps praise on “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” PLUS: Al Pacino borrows from Paul Anka! The “Death Wish” muggers make it big! And Ol’ Blue Eyes demands a slice of pie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:21.6	It's go time. Hi, this is Gilbert Gottfried, and this is Gilbert Gottfried's amazing colossal podcast with my co-host, Frank Santo Padre, and we're here at the Friars Club.
0:55.6	Our guest today has worked with Gene Hackman, John Malkovich, Matt Damon,
1:01.3	George Clooney, Edward Norton, Martin Landau, Dennis Hopper, and Brad Pitt.
1:07.2	And yet, the biggest thrill of his life was to work with me, Gilbert Godfrey.
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