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Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,” talks with the show business legends, icons and behind-the-scenes talents who shaped his childhood and influenced his comedy. Along with co-host and fellow pop culture fanatic Frank Santopadre, Gilbert is joined by comics, actors, musicians, talk show hosts, writers and other eyewitnesses to Hollywood history, including Bruce Dern, Chevy Chase, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Adam West, Steve Buscemi, Micky Dole ...
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Hobby Nonsense

Hobby Nonsense

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Hobby Nonsense: Where Non-Sports Cards and Collectibles Come to Life! From legendary franchises like Star Wars and Marvel to undiscovered treasures and the hottest new releases, we dive headfirst into the stories, art, and nostalgia that turn ordinary items into extraordinary keepsakes. Whether you're chasing down rare grails, the most anticipated releases, or reliving your childhood one card at a time, we're your ultimate guide to the wonderfully nonsensical world of collecting. Let’s make ...
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Stories about how hard things build stronger humans who have more fun. Guests from pro cycling, sports, politics, business, tech, journalism, the military and more. Resilience, grit, mental health, high performance, mindfulness. Host Andrew Vontz is an entrepreneur & co-founder of TheBetterLab.io, the company that helps you build mindful, science-backed practices to sleep better. Previously, he was a Strava executive; a communications leader at the human performance company, TRX; and a journ ...
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Chasing Rolling Stones

Chasing Rolling Stones

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In 2003, Rolling Stone Magazine published a list of the top 500 albums of all time, voted on by 273 rock musicians, critics, and industry figures. From the moment I opened those glossy pages to discover who made the final cut, I have been determined to listen to each and every one of the masterpieces put forth by some of the greatest musicians in history. It has been nearly 15 years, and yet I have not even come close to this goal. This podcast and blog is a challenge to myself to not only l ...
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Join director/writer/producer David Chase (The Sopranos) and actor John Magaro as they discuss their new film "Not Fade Away." It’s 1964. The Rolling Stones appear on TV, and three best friends from the New Jersey suburbs decide to form a rock band.
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GGACP's celebration of Pride Month continues with this look back at a 2015 interview with the daughter of horror icon Vincent Price, author and public speaker Victoria Price. In this episode, Victoria talks about her father’s run-ins with the Hollywood blacklist, his distaste for slasher films, his lifelong friendships with Christopher Lee and Pete…
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In this week’s episode, Jesse starts with some big hobby news: a VeeFriends Superfractor—ungraded—just sold for $25,000. Is that too high? Too low? Jesse weighs in on the significance of the sale and where it places VeeFriends in the larger card market. Then, things get a little wild in the world of Pokémon overload. From Hershey’s Kisses with Poké…
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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actress Carol Kane (b. June 18) with this ENCORE presentation of an interview from 2020. In this episode, Carol talks about the cinema of the 1970s, Oscar acceptance speeches, the generosity of Jack Nicholson, the inventiveness of Andy Kaufman and her admiration for (and friendship with) the legendary B…
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GGACP's celebration of National DJ Month continues with this 2014 interview with the late comedian, radio personality and Emmy-winning actor Jay Thomas. In this episode, Jay talks about playing doomed hockey star Eddie LeBec on “Cheers” and tabloid talker Jerry Gold on “Murphy Brown” and shares some brutally candid anecdotes about everything from s…
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In this episode, Jesse is joined again by Ray Solorio to unpack some of the most buzzworthy topics in the non-sport and pop culture collecting world. They kick things off with a look at the upcoming 2025 Topps Marvel release, discussing what makes it one of the biggest Marvel card sets ever—from the sheer volume of characters to a wide range of ins…
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GGACP celebrates June's National DJ Month with this ENCORE of an interview with the recently departed disc jockey, recording artist, radio/TV personality and longtime game show host Wink Martindale. In this episode, Wink shares six decades of show business memories, including performing for Ed Sullivan, interviewing Jan and Dean, cutting a Top Ten …
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GGACP celebrates Pride Month by revisiting this 2022 interview with Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician and historian Michael Feinstein. In this episode, Michael serenades Gilbert and Frank with classic tunes from the “Great American Songbook” and talks about performing at Hollywood parties, dining with Frank Sinatra, “accompanying” Judy Garland, be…
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In this episode, Jesse kicks things off with a live opening of a Pokémon repack—and absolutely crushes it! From there, he reflects on the current summer lull in non-sport product releases and whether that’s a good or bad thing for collectors. He also dives into the upcoming Rolling Stone card set, analyzing whether it has hit potential or if it mig…
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GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. June 4) of Oscar-nominated actor Bruce Dern by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable 2016 interview. In this episode, Bruce joins the boys for a refreshingly candid conversation about acting, risk taking, the definition of genius and the value of teamwork. Also, Bette Davis bashes Joan Crawford, Alfred Hitchcock “p…
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During a divided time in America, our love of sports and fitness cross party lines and can keep us healthy as individuals and bring us together as a nation. The United States of Sweat is a new series from Choose the Hard Way that features the world’s leading political leaders and policy makers sharing stories about what they do to stay healthy, fit…
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The GGACP team marks May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with one of the world’s best-loved pop culture figures, actor-activist George Takei. In this episode, George shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude …
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In this episode, Jesse kicks things off by revealing a new personal collection (PC) character he picked up over the weekend, and reflects on the rising popularity of non-sport cards, including a surprising new social media follower who made his day. Next, Jesse covers some policy changes at GameStop aimed at getting more product into collectors' ha…
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GGACP marks Memorial Day 2025 with this ENCORE presentation of a favorite episode, as producer, broadcaster and World War II veteran Sonny Fox discusses his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war, his years as host of the beloved children’s show “Wonderama” and his memories of the notorious quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Also: Sonny hosts …
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GGACP celebrates the birthday of the legendary “Pit Bull of Comedy” — actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton (b. May 25) by revisiting this interview from back in 2016. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harr…
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In this episode, Jesse and Ray kick things off with a recap of Nashville Poké Fest, a non-sport card-only show that drew an impressive crowd. They break down the turnout, vendor mix, and collector demographics, offering a snapshot of what’s working in today’s hobby events. Then, Adam Gellman, known as the go-to voice on wrestling cards, joins the s…
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Subscribe to the Choose the Hard Way substack at www.alwaysthehardway.substack.com for a look behind the scenes of this episode and human-generated insights about bikes, zen and life. Walking away from an executive role at a high-growth unicorn to go all-in & start up your own company sounds cool. What happens when a highly promising start up with …
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GGACP continues its celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of an interview with “Roastmaster General” Jeffrey Ross (Lifschultz) from way back in 2014. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of his favorite roasts -- and roast jokes -- and recalls his friendships with showbiz icons Buddy Hackett, Bea Arthur and Sid Caesar. PL…
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GGACP celebrates Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month by revisiting this memorable interview with veteran actor and environmentalist ED BEGLEY JR. In this episode, Ed talks about the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of “The In-Laws,” the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also…
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