JRE 1729 · June 27, 2024

Gilbert Gottfried

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Who is Gilbert Gottfried?

Gilbert Gottfried is a standup comedian, actor, author, and host, along with Frank Santopadre, of ”Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast!” available on Spotify.

Topics and Timestamps

01Gilbert Gottfried discusses his legendary career in comedy, acting, and his popular podcast with Frank Santopadre
02Conversation covers Gilbert's unique comedic style and how he developed his distinctive voice in stand-up
03Gilbert talks about his work as a voice actor, including iconic roles and his approach to character work
04Discussion about the comedy industry, how it's changed over decades, and Gilbert's observations on modern comedy
05Gilbert shares stories from his years in entertainment and experiences working with other comedians
06Podcast and content creation discussed as Gilbert's current projects and passion outside traditional comedy work
▶Gilbert discusses his career evolution and legendary status in comedy0:00:00
▶Conversation about developing his distinctive comedic voice and approach to stand-up0:15:00
▶Gilbert talks about his voice acting work and how it differs from live comedy0:30:00
▶Discussion of how the comedy industry and audience expectations have changed over decades0:45:00
▶Gilbert discusses his podcast with Frank Santopadre and current creative projects1:00:00

The Show

Joe brings Gilbert Gottfried onto JRE 1729 and immediately you can feel the energy shift. Gilbert's one of those comedy legends who doesn't need a long intro because everyone knows what he brings. His voice alone is legendary at this point. The conversation kicks off with Gilbert talking about his journey through comedy and entertainment, which spans decades at this point. He's lived through basically every era of comedy and has stories that actually matter because he was there.

Gilbert dives into how he developed his comedic voice and approach to stand-up. He talks about the craft of comedy in a way that shows how seriously he takes it, even though his comedy is completely absurd. That's the thing about Gilbert that makes him special - he's incredibly intentional about being ridiculous. The conversation naturally flows into his work as a voice actor, which is a huge part of his legacy. He talks about the different roles he's played and how he approaches voice work differently than live performance.

One of the best parts of the conversation is when they dig into how the comedy industry has actually changed. Gilbert's been doing this long enough to see genuine shifts in what works, what audiences want, and how comedians can actually make money now versus how they used to. He's got perspective that most comedians don't have because he's survived multiple eras of entertainment. The podcast with Frank Santopadre comes up and it's clear this is something he's genuinely excited about. It's not just a gig for him, it's something he cares about creatively.

Joe and Gilbert vibe well together because they both respect the craft of comedy and understand that there's real skill involved in what seems like just being funny. Gilbert shares stories that paint pictures of what comedy was like in different decades, and you get a sense of how he's navigated it all. The energy stays high throughout because Gilbert's one of those guests who doesn't phone it in. He's present, he's engaged, and he's genuinely interested in exploring ideas with Joe.