Best Marlon Benjamin Podcasts (2025)

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100. When You Understand Who You Are In Christ, THIS Happens 54:09

3d ago54:09

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Many Christians struggle with identity issues, fear, a lack of confidence, and low self-esteem. These cripping issues are not a normal part of the Christian life. However, they can be addressed by understanding a simple biblical truth: your identity in Christ. I'm Saved, Now What? https://www.marlonbenjamin.net/im-saved-now-what For more informatio…

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Bruce Dern Encore 1:21:34

1h ago1:21:34

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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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GGACP Classic: George Takei 1:27:42

4d ago1:27:42

1:27:42

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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Russell Shorto with Aidan Flax-Clark: Taking Manhattan 58:49

3d ago58:49

58:49

Bestselling author and historian Russell Shorto talks to Aidan Flax-Clark about his latest book, Taking Manhattan.

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Sonny Fox Encore 1:34:35

7d ago1:34:35

1:34:35

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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Bobby Slayton 1:28:07

11d ago1:28:07

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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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Haleh Liza Gafori with Maya C. Popa: Water Translating Rumi 58:37

10d ago58:37

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Acclaimed poet Haleh Liza Gafori discusses her latest translations of Rumi's lyric poetry in Water with prize-winning poet Maya C. Popa

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Jeff Ross Encore 1:22:53

14d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

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 Classic: Ed Begley Jr. 1:33:57

18d ago1:33:57

1:33:57

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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Chris Hughes with Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway: Marketcrafters 54:51

17d ago54:51

54:51

Economist and writer Chris Hughes talks to Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Allowa about his latest book, Marketcrafters.

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Kelly Carlin Encore 1:13:48

21d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday (May 12, 1937) of legendary comedian, writer and actor George Carlin with this ENCORE of a 2015 interview with writer-performer KELLY CARLIN. In this episode, Kelly discusses her revealing memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion” and shares treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who changed and r…

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GGACP Classic: Marathon Man & Road to Perdition 22:38

25d ago22:38

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GGACP celebrates May's National Dental Care Month by revisiting this discussion of a favorite Gilbert and Frank movie, the classic 1976 thriller "Marathon Man." In this mini-episode: Roy Scheider finds trouble, Dustin Hoffman relies on "the Method," Laurence Olivier attracts a crowd and Danny Kaye comes aboard as a "special consultant"?? PLUS: Fran…

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Mike Hixenbaugh on his Award-Winning Book 'They Came for the Schools' 55:50

24d ago55:50

55:50

On this special episode of Library Talks, we speak with Mike Hixenbaugh, winner of the 38th annual Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism, for his book They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms.

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Bob Balaban Encore 1:42:43

28d ago1:42:43

1:42:43

GGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleag…

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GGACP Classic: Allan Arkush 1:50:31

1M ago1:50:31

1:50:31

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning director and producer Allan Arkush by revisiting this in-depth interview from 2018. In this episode, Allan entertains Gilbert and Frank with tales of working at the late, great Fillmore East, crossing paths with Ol’ Blue Eyes (and Groucho!) apprenticing for the legendary Roger Corman and helming the cul…

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Vicky Nguyen with Tracey Nguyen Mang: Boat Baby 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

News anchor Vicky Nguyen talks to Tracey Nguyen Mang about her new memoir, Boat Baby.

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Odd Couple Anniversary Show 1:48:43

1M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman (b. April 27) by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 tribute to ABC's "The Odd Couple." In this episode, comedian-superfan Dave Juskow, author Bob Leszczak (“The Odd Couple on Stage & Screen”) and the sons of Oscar Madison himself, Adam Klugman and David Klugman join Gilbert and Frank fo…

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99. SHOCKING Truths About Sin Revealed by Jesus and the Pharisees 52:00

1M ago52:00

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During a confrontation with the religious leaders of His time, Jesus revealed a deep truth about the nature of sin and the condition of the human heart. His words exposed the corruption not only within the Pharisees but also within all humanity. Yet, Jesus also offered the only true solution to this problem—salvation. I'm Saved, Now What? https://w…

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GGACP Classic: Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 2 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

GGACP's celebration of National Couples Appreciation Month continues with a revisit of this conclusion of a 2-part interview with veteran screen performers Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about sharing the stage with their children, celebrating 60 years of marriage, casting the comedy classic “My Favorit…

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José Andrés with Gail Simmons: Change the Recipe 1:16:47

1M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Michelin-starred chef José Andrés talks to Gail Simmons about his latest book, Change the Recipe.

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Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 1 Encore 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

GGACP celebrates National Couples Appreciation Month with this ENCORE of the first of a 2-part interview featuring celebrated actors and longtime Hollywood couple Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about their seven-decade careers in front of (and behind) the camera, co-starring in a groundbreaking sitcom, …

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GGACP Classic: Jackie Martling and Billy West 1:38:18

2M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

GGACP salutes National Humor Month AND celebrates the birthday of voice actor Billy West (b. April 16) by revisiting this fan favorite interview with Billy and comedian -- and former "Howard Stern Show" colleague -- Jackie Martling. In this episode, the boys discuss the cinema of George Pal, the versatility of Paul Frees, the uniqueness of Peter Se…

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98. The Power of The Holy Spirit Within You 58:35

2M ago58:35

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Many believers overlook a powerful truth: the Holy Spirit dwells within you. This means that what you need isn’t distant or out of reach, requiring a desperate plea for God to send it. The help that you need is closer than you realize — it’s already inside of you. I'm Saved, Now What? https://www.marlonbenjamin.net/im-saved-now-what For more inform…

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Timothy Snyder: The New Paganism—A Framework for Understanding Our Politics 1:19:35

2M ago1:19:35

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American historian Timothy Snyder presents his lecture The New Paganism—A Framework for Understanding Our Politics

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Brad Garrett Encore 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

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GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month AND the birthday of comedian and Emmy-winning actor Brad Garrett (b. April 14) by presenting this ENCORE of one of the funniest interviews in the podcast's archive. In this episode, Brad talks about the camaraderie of Golden Age comedians, the strange appeal of the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,” the co…

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GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff 1:32:22

2M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month by revisiting one of the funniest mini-episodes in the archive as pop culture historian Kliph and illustrator Drew Friedman join the boys to cover discuss the dark secrets of vaudeville, the tragic childhood of Eddie Cantor, the phenomenon of Martin & Lewis and the strange death of “Parkyakarkus.” Also,…

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Alissa Wilkinson with Aidan Flax-Clark: We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

Film critic Alissa Wilkinson talks to Aidan Flax-Clark about her latest book, We Tell Ourselves Stories.

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"Stump the Hosts!" with Kevin Dougherty and Drew Friedman Encore 32:17

2M ago32:17

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GGACP marks the recent L.A. screening of Drew Friedman and Kevin Dougherty's documentary "Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" with this ENCORE of an entertaining 2017 mini-episode as Kevin attempts to stump Gilbert, Frank AND Drew with podcast guest-related trivia. Also in this episode: Gilbert bombs in New Delhi, Jerry Lewis remakes "The J…

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GGACP Classic: Dennis Muren 1:27:54

2M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

To celebrate National Film Score Day, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar-winning composer and guest co-host Michael Giacchino for a chat with one of Michael's childhood heroes, Academy Award-winning special effects artist (and GGACP fan!) Dennis Muren. In this episode, Dennis praises the artistry of stop-motion animation, looks back on the early…

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Edna Bonhomme with Linda Villarosa: A History of the World in Six Plagues 58:42

2M ago58:42

58:42

Historian Edna Bonhomme talks to Linda Villarosa about her latest book, A History of the World in Six Plagues.

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Henry Gross and Roger Cook Encore 2:01:48

2M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Brooklyn-born songwriter-recording artist Henry Gross (“Shannon”) with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with Henry and British-born singer-songwriter Roger Cook (“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress”). In this episode, Henry and Roger share tales from their seven decades in the music business and talk about playing mob-…

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GGACP Classic: Dara's Mom's Record Collection 31:40

2M ago31:40

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GGACP closes out its celebration of March's Women's History Month by revisiting this hilarious mini-episode from 2019 as Dara tries to stump the boys by dusting off records from her mom's record collection: This week: J. Fred Muggs! “Blackboard Jungle”! The brilliance of Charles Fox! Krusty the Clown sings! Al Jolson gets serviced! And the gang bid…

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Hamid Rahmanian with Ahmad Sadri and Melissa Hibbard: Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings 1:17:01

2M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Artist Hamid Rahmanian speaks with translator Ahmad Sadri and producer Melissa Hibbard about the Persian epic poem Shahnameh.

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Dara's CD Collection Encore 41:11

2M ago41:11

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GGACP's Women's History Month celebration continues with this encore of a thoroughly enjoyable mini-episode from 2019 as Dara challenges Gilbert, Frank and Paul to "name that tune" from her personal CD collection. This week: The Jewish Elvis! The Divine Miss M! Cole Porter goes west! The cinema of Art Garfunkel! And Pat Benatar plays “Catch a Risin…

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GGACP Classic: Doug Benson 1:25:12

2M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

ABC's "Mr. Belvedere" premiered 40 years ago this month and in this memorable conversation, comedian, movie obsessive and podcaster Doug Benson (“Doug Loves Movies”) finally reveals the sordid "truth" about the infamous on-set mishap. Also in this episode, Doug and the boys talk about bad sequels, booking dream guests, breaking into the business an…

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Lisa Kyung Gross with Yael Raviv and Abi Balingit: The League of Kitchens Cookbook 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Cookbook Author Lisa Kyung Gross is joined by Yael Raviv and Abi Balingit to talk about her latest book, The League of Kitchens Cookbook

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Hal Linden Encore 1:31:12

3M ago1:31:12

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy and Tony-winning actor-singer Hal Linden (b. March 20) by revisiting this interview from 2016. In this episode, Hal joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his long and varied career (including work in sitcoms, on Broadway and in nightclubs) and reveals why “Barney Miller” was considered the most authentic o…

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GGACP Classic: Sally Struthers Part 2 1:11:17

3M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

The celebration of March's Women's History Month continues as GGACP revisits Part 2 of a memorable two-part episode featuring veteran screen and stage actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally regales Gilbert and Frank with entertaining backstage tales from “All in the Family,” “The Gilmore Girls” and the all-female production of Neil Simon’s…

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Kenneth Roth with M. Gessen: Righting Wrongs 55:05

3M ago55:05

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Kenneth Roth, the long-time head of Human Rights Watch, talks to M. Gessen about his first book, Righting Wrongs.

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Sally Struthers Part 1 Encore 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

GGACP continues the celebration of Women's History Month with this ENCORE of the first part of a two-part interview with Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally joins Gilbert and Frank for a laugh-filled conversation about the aloofness of Rudy Vallee, the eccentricities of Sam Peckinpah, the versatility of Bill Dana, the unexp…

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GGACP Classic: Marion Ross 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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GGACP's celebration of Women's History Month continues with this repost of a 2018 interview with Mrs. C herself, Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross. In this episode, Marion recalls her early days as a studio contract player, her struggles to find her footing in Hollywood, her curious methods of getting into character and her working relationships w…

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97. The Believer's Authority Over the Devil and Demons 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

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I'm Saved, Now What? https://www.marlonbenjamin.net/im-saved-now-what For more information about the ministry of Marlon Benjamin, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marlonbenjamin.net⁠

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Eliza Clark with Allison Nellis: She's Always Hungry 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Eliza Clark talks to Allison Nellis about her debut short story collection, She's Always Hungry.

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Joyce Van Patten Encore 1:28:32

3M ago1:28:32

1:28:32

GGACP celebrates Women's History Month with this ENCORE of a 2017 interview with veteran stage, film and television actress Joyce Van Patten. In this episode, Joyce laughs it up with the boys and shares fond memories of working with Hollywood icons Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Danny Kaye, Dean Martin and Peter Sellers (to name just a few). Also, Joyce…

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GGACP Classic: Josh Groban 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

GGACP celebrates the birthday of singer and actor Josh Groban (b. February 27) by revisiting an animated conversation conducted in Josh's Manhattan home way back in 2015. In this episode, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh …

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Sarah Lewis with Nell Irvin Painter: The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America 54:22

3M ago54:22

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Historian Sarah Lewis talks to Nell Irvin Painter about her latest book, The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America.

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Amazing Colossal Trivia Call-in Show with Rupert Holmes Encore 1:40:51

3M ago1:40:51

1:40:51

GGACP celebrates the birthday of musician, author, playwright and pop culture expert Rupert Holmes (born February 24) with this ENCORE of the first-ever “Amazing Colossal Trivia Call-in Show," as Rupert and the boys attempt to answer tough trivia questions offered up by GGACP listeners. Also in this episode: Cesar Romero meets Sid Melton, Kirk Doug…

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GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff 1:31:07

3M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

GGACP celebrates the birthday of best-selling author and pop culture historian Kliph Nesteroff (b. February 20) by revisiting this classic (and frequently hilarious) interview from 2016. In this episode, Kliph joins Gilbert and Frank (along with recurring guest Drew Friedman) for an informative analysis of topics covering ten decades of popular ent…

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Victoria Christopher Murray with Melissa Noel: Harlem Rhapsody 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray sits down with journalist Melissa Noel to discuss her latest book, Harlem Rhapsody: The Extraordinary Story of the Woman Who Ignited the Harlem Renaissance.

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Laraine Newman Encore 1:46:47

4M ago1:46:47

1:46:47

GGACP joins "Saturday Night Live"s 50th anniversary celebration with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with comedian, Emmy-nominated writer, "Amazing Colossal Podcast" fan and original "SNL" cast member Laraine Newman. In this episode, Laraine talks about descending from Jewish cowboys, co-founding The Groundlings, auditioning for Bob Hope (and Rober…

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