Roger Corman was a pioneering filmmaker, producer, and mentor whose work shaped generations of Hollywood talent. Known for his low-budget cult classics and independent film approach, Corman helped launch the careers of directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and James Cameron. This page curates podcasts discussing Roger Corman, his films, producing style, and his lasting influence on independent cinema and the entertainment industry.
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Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
GGACP Rewind: Episode #24: Roger Corman
Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman has produced and directed over 400 films, giving early career breaks to actors like Robert De Niro, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Charles Bronson and Dennis Hopper and helping to launch the directing careers of Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich (among others).Gilbert and Frank phoned Roger in his Hollywood home to learn more about his life and storied career, including where/how he first met longtime friend and collaborator Jack Nicholson, why the Hells Angels threatened to murder him AND take him to court, and why a monster should always be bigger...
Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani Encore
GGACP celebrates Halloween month with this ENCORE of an informative and entertaining two-part conversation about Gilbert and Frank's beloved Universal horror classics with historian, screenwriter and author of "Top 100 Horror Movies," Gary Gerani.This week: Directed by Roger Corman! The music of Billy Goldenberg! The trials of Colin Clive! Boris Karloff goes bowling! And King Tut inspires The Mummy!
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GGACP Classic: Allan Arkush
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 cult classic Rock n Roll High School. Also, Jackie Mason fails to connect, Malcolm McDowell talks to his crotch, Bruce Willis locks horns with Cybill Shepherd and A Hard Days Night changes Allans life forever. PLUS: P.J. Soles! The Girl Cant Help It! In praise of Alexander...
Roger Corman Encore
GGACP salutes the life and career of the late, legendary producer-director Roger Corman by presenting this ENCORE of a memorable interview from back in 2014. In this episode, Roger recalls meeting longtime friend and collaborator Jack Nicholson, reveals the reasonthe Hells Angels threatened to murder him and explains why a monster should always be bigger than a leading lady. Also, Roger works with Robert De Niro, Bruce Dern, Dennis Hopper and Charles Bronson and helps launch the directing careers ofFrancis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich (among others). PLUS:The Beast with (not quite) a Million Eyes! Roger experiments with...
GGACP Classic: Eric & Eliza Roberts
GGACP celebrates the birthday of Oscar-nominated actor EricRoberts(b. April 18) by revisiting this 2020 interview with Eric and actress/casting director ElizaRoberts. In thisepisode, Eric and Eliza talk about their five decades in Hollywood and share entertaining storiesabout Bob Fosse, Tony Curtis, Rod Steiger, Sterling Hayden, Mickey Rourke and Shelly Winters (to name a few).Also, Roger Corman strikes a deal, Eric shares the screen with the King of Pop,Gilbert praises The Pope of Greenwich Village and Eliza appears in National Lampoons Animal House.PLUS: Three Days of the Condor! Saluting Sonny Fox! The legend of Larry Cohen! The Diceman sends up Sly...
Joe Dante Encore
GGACP marks the 30th anniversary of the cult comedy Matinee (released January 29, 1993) with an ENCORE presentation of a fascinating 2016 interview with director-producer Joe Dante. In this episode, Joe discusses everything from his love of Disney films to apprenticing for Roger Corman to developing the ill-fated Jaws 3, People 0. Also, Joe auditions Rod Steiger, ad-libs with Tony Randall, passes on Orca, Part II and pays tribute to William Castle. PLUS: Keye Luke! Brother Theodore! Bride of the Gorilla! Horrible Herman the Asiatic Insect! And the return of The Tingler!
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GGACP Classic: Peter Bogdanovich
Gilbert and Frank celebrate the life of late director, critic and film historian Peter Bogdanovich with this 2016 episode about the making of "Citizen Kane," the influence of John Ford and Howard Hawks, the B-movies of Roger Corman and the decline of the Hollywood studio system. Also, Peter befriends Cary Grant, Gilbert meets Richard Pryor, Jimmy Stewart recites a poem and Alfred Hitchcock orders a steak. PLUS: Kenneth Mars! Orson Welles' lost film! Walter Brennan comes alive! Peter remembers John Ritter! And the strange death of Thomas Ince!
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Eric Roberts and Eliza Roberts
Oscar-nominated actor EricRobertsand actress/casting director ElizaRobertsregale Gilbert andFrankwith tales from their five decades in Hollywood, including stories about Bob Fosse, Tony Curtis, Rod Steiger, Sterling Hayden, Mickey Rourke and Shelly Winters (to name a few).Also, Roger Corman strikes a deal, Eric shares the screen with the King of Pop,Gilbert praises "The Pope of Greenwich Village" and Eliza appears in "National Lampoon's Animal House."PLUS: "Three Days of the Condor"! Saluting Sonny Fox! The legend of Larry Cohen! The Diceman sends up Sly Stallone! And Eric reveals the "shortcomings" of Marlon Brando!
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Mini #239: Universal Horror Films with Author-Historian Gary Gerani
This week: Directed by Roger Corman! The music of Billy Goldenberg! The trials of Colin Clive! Boris Karloff goes bowling! And King Tut inspires "The Mummy"!
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237. Diane Ladd
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd pays a visit to the studio to talk about her favorite movie directors, her days as a "Copa Girl," the importance of homegrown film production and the joys of collaborating with daughter Laura Dern and ex-husband Bruce Dern. Also, Barbara Stanwyck sends flowers, John Carradine opens doors, Robert Duvall turns on the charm and Diane drops by the set of "It's a Mad, Mad,Mad, Mad World." PLUS: Making "Chinatown"! Celebrating Roger Corman! The genius ofTennessee Williams! Martin Scorsese encourages improvisation! And Diane indulges Gilbert's obsession with "Carnosaur"!
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228. Allan Arkush
Emmy-winning director and producer AllanArkushentertains 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 anddirecting the cult classic "Rock 'n' Roll High School."Also, Jackie Mason fails to connect, Malcolm McDowell talks to his crotch, Bruce Willis locks horns with Cybill Shepherd and "A Hard Day's Night" changes Allan's life forever.PLUS: P.J. Soles! "The Girl Can't Help It"! In praise of Alexander & Karaszewski! Zacherle introduces the Grateful Dead!And Allan (reluctantly) remembers "Caddyshack 2"!
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115. Dick Miller
Revered character actor Dick Miller has appeared in nearly 200 movies and dozens of TV shows, working for directors Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, Samuel Fuller, Robert Zemeckis and Martin Scorsese and sharing the screen with everyone from Boris Karloff to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Dick looks back on some unforgettable moments from his storied, six-decade career, reveals the odd turn of events that landed him in showbiz and reflects on his numerous collaborations with B-movie maestro Roger Corman. Also, Dick meets James Cagney, praises Rondo Hatton, disses The Ramones and writes "Which Way to the Front?" PLUS: "A Bucket of Blood"! Brother...
107. Peter Bogdanovich
Legendary director, critic and film historian Peter Bogdanovich joins Gilbert and Frank for a fascinating, in-depth conversation about "Citizen Kane," John Ford, the influence of Howard Hawks, the B-movies of Roger Corman and the decline of the Hollywood studio system. Also, Peter befriends Cary Grant, Gilbert meets Richard Pryor, Jimmy Stewart recites a poem and Alfred Hitchcock orders a steak. PLUS: Samuel Fuller! Kenneth Mars! Orson Welles' lost film! Peter remembers John Ritter! And the strange death of Thomas Ince!
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89. Joe Dante
"Gremlins" and "The Howling" director Joe Dante grew up as a horror movie-obsessed kid in Morristown, New Jersey and went on to work with many of his childhood heroes, including John Carradine, Christopher Lee and Kevin McCarthy. Gilbert and Frank dialed up Joe in his Hollywood home to inquire about everything from his love of Disney films to apprenticing for Roger Corman to developing the ill-fated "Jaws 3, People 0." Also, Joe auditions Rod Steiger, ad-libs with Tony Randall, passes on "Orca, Part II" and pays tribute to William Castle. PLUS: Keye Luke! Brother Theodore! "Bride of the Gorilla"! Horrible...
24. Roger Corman
Legendary B-movie king ROGER CORMAN has produced and directed over 400 films, giving early career breaks to actors like Robert De Niro, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Charles Bronson and Dennis Hopper and helping to launch the directing careers of Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich (among others). Gilbert and Frank phoned Roger in his Hollywood home to learn more about his life and fabled career, including where/how he first met longtime friend and collaborator Jack Nicholson, why the Hell's Angels threatened to murder him AND take him to court, and why "a monster should always be...
Marc Maron Podcast
Episode 954 - Gale Anne Hurd
Gale Anne Hurd is one of Hollywoods most successful producers,with films like The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss and Armageddon under her belt. She tells Marc how her first job out of college, working as an assistant for Roger Corman, prepared her for a lifetime in the movies and how her collaboration with James Cameron helped her storm the gates of the studios. Gale also talks about shifting from feature films to producing documentaries,why most producers dont understand how film sets operate, and how she juggles her concurrent products, like the new movie Hell Fest, the new season of The Walking...
Episode 776 - Roger Corman / G.J. Echternkamp
Roger Corman made hundreds of films and gave huge opportunities to filmmakers who became the best Hollywood has to offer. Now, at 90 years old, Roger joins Marc to look back at his career of high concepts and low budgets. Plus, hear from a young director, G.J. Echternkamp, who just went through the full Corman experience while making Roger's latest film, Death Race 2050. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 720 - Joe Dante / John Carpenter
Marc dives deep into genre waters when he welcomes madcap director Joe Dante into the garage. They talk about art school, Roger Corman, Piranha, minimal budgets, Gremlins, Innerspace, and more. But first, a master of modern horror also stops by the garage. John Carpenter tells Marc why he wanted to make scary movies and why he now wants to make music with his son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Night Time Show
#196: Peter Bogdanovich- THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, THE SOPRANOS, PAPER MOON, THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND
When you have the opportunity to interview an Oscan nominated legend, you jump at the chance. We were lucky enough to be joined Peter Bogdanovich to discus finishing a film for Orson Welles after 40 years, working with John Huston and Roger Corman, his time on The Sopranos, filming a movie with Boris Karloff in just 2 days, being in relationships with Cybill Shepherd and other famous denizens of Hollywood, and hear Stephen ask what he calls "a terrible, stupid question." You'll love this conversation that includes stories about Hitchcock, Ford, Hawks, Capra, Altman, Mel Brooks, and even Tom Petty....
