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Fun for All Ages
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Johnny Carson
Late Night Television
Batman
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Gilbert Gottfried
TV Funhouse
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The Tonight Show
Christmas
Saturday Night Live
William Castle
Dan Pasternack
The Simpsons
Bad Santa
Catwoman
Robert Smigel
The Riddler
Atomic Age Cinema

A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cultural experts and industry insiders as they gush an... more

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In part one of a two-part conversation, Frank welcomes screenwriter, author and "Trading Card King" Gary Gerani ("Fantastic Television"), radio host and graphic designer Yusuf Lamont and author Thom Shubilla ("Primetime 1966-1967: The Full Spectrum o... more

Frank and co-host Barrett Leddy welcome brand expert, TV personality and "the Indiana Jones of snacks" Jason Liebig for a fun, flavorful conversation about the fascinating origins and secret histories of Halloween candy, including Baby Ruth, Butterfi... more

Frank ushers in spooky season with the help of Emmy-nominated writer-comedian Kevin Maher and film historian and author Amanda Reyes ("Are You in the House Alone?: A TV Movie Compendium 1964-1999") as they flash back to some of their favorite horror-... more

Frank celebrates the 60th anniversary of the premiere of the original version of "Hollywood Squares" (October 17, 1966), accompanied by Tom Bergeron and Dave Boone, host and head writer of the 1990s reboot. In this loose and laugh-filled conversation... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Gerani
Screenwriter, author, filmmaker, and creator of hundreds of trading-card sets.
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Yusuf Lamont
Radio host, writer, graphic designer, illustrator, and actor.
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Thom Shubilla
Pop culture historian, media professor, and author of Primetime 1966-1967.
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Jason Liebig
Brand anthropologist, pop culture curator, and vintage packaging archivist
Episode: Whoppers, Wax Lips and Wowee Whistles: The Secret History of Halloween Candy w/ Jason Liebig and Barrett Leddy
Amanda Reyes
Film historian, author, archivist and editor of Are You in the House Alone?
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Kevin Maher
Emmy-nominated comedy writer, comedian, presenter and host of Kevin Geeks Out
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Rupert Holmes
Hi, this is Rupert Holmes and you're listening to Fun for All Ages, my absolute favorite podcast in the universe.
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Morgan Neville
Academy Award-winning director and producer
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Josh Karp
Journalist, author and documentary collaborator
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Host

Frank Santopadre
Host of Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 660 ratings
  • The best. Frank Santopadre is just an excellent conversationalist and does amazing research and deep dives into pop culture you didn't even always know you wanted to know about. I loved Gilbert, but Frank was the glue that held GGACP together and I can't express how glad I am he's continued podcasting on his own.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    zusana
    a month ago
  • Fun podcast! Frank talks about retro pop culture stuff & has cool guests. He's a cool guy with interesting stories to share.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PigDan
    2 months ago
  • Happy 1 year Frank!

    A fabulous year of great guests, wonderful topics and deep dive research. Frank and his team make like just a little more magical. Like something God sent us in case we needed it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephieTheodora
    United States3 months ago
  • Well done

    Thoughtful, smart well researched and produced. The pod is fun, love the discussions of classic film and tv, it is fun, enjoy the but how much to get you to stop reading namesnames with inane inside jokes. maybe get a comedian co host frank you ate not very funny, your guests are. stick to producing, less tuk tuk

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    emaildaniels
    United States3 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Frank does his homework, although it feels like he knows so much of his subjects. And his guests are perfect experts in whatever subject he brings up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sfoguy
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate rare archival anecdotes and the blend of history with pop culture.
Show is thoughtful, well-researched, and nostalgia-forward, with standout deep-dives.
Some listeners wish for tighter intros or pacing and less inside-joke banter.
Listeners praise the host's homework and the guests' expertise.
The ensemble dynamics and guest variety are repeatedly highlighted as a strength.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Clarksville, Captain Kirk and the Caped Crusader: Celebrating 1966 in Pop Culture
Q: Were you responsible for the C-3PO card with the penis?
Gerani says he selected the image from Star Wars slides provided for another card series and did not notice the detail before it was printed.
Clarksville, Captain Kirk and the Caped Crusader: Celebrating 1966 in Pop Culture
Q: You make the case in the book, Tom, that Batman was many viewers' introduction to color TV.
Shubilla says many viewers were motivated to see Batman in color, and recalls people saying that no other show had made them want to watch a color program.
Cults, Curses, Covens and Killer Bees: (Scary) ABC Movies of the Week
Q: What made-for-TV movies got away with the most violent, darkest or most disturbing content?
The panel points to Home for the Holidays, Dark Night of the Scarecrow and Don't Go to Sleep, noting that television often emphasized characters' reactions and the aftermath of violence rather than showing graphic acts directly.
Cults, Curses, Covens and Killer Bees: (Scary) ABC Movies of the Week
Q: Did the networks get into the fright business because theaters lacked scary fare, or as a way of competing with big-screen shockers?
Amanda Reyes says competition was the main driver. Television movies followed trends from theatrical films, adapted them for TV, and gradually developed horror as one of the genres they produced.
Whoppers, Wax Lips and Wowee Whistles: The Secret History of Halloween Candy w/ Jason Liebig and Barrett Leddy
Q: When did Wonka become a candy brand in its own right?
Quaker Oats produced the original Willy Wonka film to promote a candy brand, then exited the business within about a year. Sunline took over production, and the Wonka umbrella later brought together brands including Bottle Caps, Gobstoppers, and Runts.

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A nostalgic deep-dive into pop culture history, with expert guests and hosts dissecting iconic eras, creators, and franchises from the 1960s onward. Episodes mix documentary storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and archival insight, often focusing on mentorship, collaboration, and the cultural impact of films, TV shows, and music. Noteworthy is the commitment to preserving memory through thoughtful context, while balancing affectionate fandom with critical perspective. Listeners can expect well-researched conversations that reveal how creative teams shaped beloved classics and why those legacies endure for new generations.

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1. Gary Gerani
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6. Kevin Maher
7. Rupert Holmes
8. Morgan Neville

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