Episode 131 of The Letterman Podcast takes you on a journey through day three of our Hollywood adventure. Mike’s wife, Candace, joins him as they recount the Wednesday of his trip, which included a breakfast with the legendary Robert Morton, an incredibly moving and unexpected moment at the iconic Comedy Store, and hanging out with Late Night bumpers author and former Letterman photographer, Marc Karzen. The day culminated in seeing David Letterman live once again at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, where he interviewed Tim Robinson, alongside former Letterman writer, Donick Cary. As always, we owe a big shoutout to our sponsor, hello-deli.com, the premier destination for official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Run by the legendary Rupert Jee, it’s your one-stop shop for all things Late Show. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment for The Letterman Podcast. Your support keeps us going and we love hearing your feedback. So, hit that button, spread the word, and help us keep the late-night legacy alive!

Episode 130 of The Letterman Podcast features Brian Cimino, a true utility player for the Late Show with David Letterman. What’s a utility? You gotta watch the episode to find out! Brian and Mike have an awesome conversation about his time at the show from 2003 all the way to the end, and his ongoing career at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to this day. Brian shares delightful stories about Paul McCartney, Alan Kalter, Dave beating on poor camera 2 with a hand microphone, and many other memorable moments. As always, The Letterman Podcast is proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, the only place to get official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, run by the legendary Rupert Jee himself. Don’t just sit there—like, share, and subscribe to The Letterman Podcast! And if you don’t, we’ll send Dave to your house to “fix” your camera.

Episode 129 of The Letterman Podcast is the continuation of our journey down to Hollywood, California. This is Hollywood Day Two, a day full of fellowship with Letterman alumni, a reunion with J Ryan and his wife, Nicole, and Mike being the special guest for the taping of the season premiere of Frasier. Our episode starts off with Mike visiting former monologue writer for Late Show with David Letterman, Gabe Abelson. Gabe takes Mike on a tour of many of the artifacts he kept from Late Show, including awards, props, and mementos from the show, and a giant pile of cue cards that were used in dozens of Late Show monologues. He and Mike discuss and deconstruct the process of building the monologue for David Letterman. Gabe also gives Mike a very cool souvenir. After that, Mike visits J and Nicole Ryan, and they have a heartfelt reunion, receiving more incredible gifts to The Letterman Podcast from one of our favorite friends. Finally, Mike makes his way to the Paramount Lot, where in Stage 18, executive producer and former Letterman writer Chris Harris allowed Mike to show up as his very special guest for the season two premiere of Frasier. As with our first recap, the lovely Candace Chisholm joins Mike to recount these and many more stories of Day Two of The Letterman Podcast trip to Hollywood. A special thank you to our sponsor, hello-deli.com, the only place to get official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, run by the legendary Rupert Jee. Like, share, and subscribe to The Letterman Podcast! Leave a positive comment to keep the good vibes going—because let’s face it, we need all the help we can get to keep this thing afloat!

Episode 128 of The Letterman Podcast features Hillary Rollins, daughter of the legendary Hollywood manager Jack Rollins.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Hillary to discuss her father’s remarkable career and his profound influence on the world of comedy and entertainment. Jack Rollins managed and produced for some of the most iconic comedians in history, including Woody Allen, Robin Williams, and of course, David Letterman.

Hillary shares personal stories and insights about her father’s legacy, his work with Letterman, and how he helped shape the landscape of late-night television. They also discuss how invested she was in the comedy world in New York growing up due to her father’s influence. Plus, they tease an upcoming project being worked on as a tribute to Jack Rollins.

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Episode 127 of The Letterman Podcast features the return of Mark Malkoff, founder and host of over 400 episodes of The Carson Podcast. Mark is now launching his new show, Inside Late Night, sponsored by latenighter.com. Mark and Mike have a tremendous catch-up, effortlessly navigating through all aspects of late-night television, past and present, with a particular focus on Letterman. Sponsors: As always, we are proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, your only source for official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, run by the legendary Rupert Jee. Call to Action, Cap'n: If you haven’t already, subscribe to The Letterman Podcast and leave a positive comment. Or don’t. We’re not your boss. But it would be nice. #LettermanPodcast #MarkMalkoff #LateNightTV #DavidLetterman #TheCarsonPodcast #InsideLateNight #latenighter #ComedyLegends #TVHistory #LateShow #JohnnyCarson #TalkShowHosts #ComedyGold #PodcastLife #TelevisionHistory #RupertJee #HelloDeli #MikeChisholm #SubscribeNow #PodcastRecommendations #ComedyFans #LettermanFans #TVNostalgia #ClassicTV #BehindTheScenes #TelevisionIcons #LateNightLegends

Episode 126 of The Letterman Podcast features the delightful and bubbly Candace Chisholm, Mike’s wife, who joins us to ask Mike about his trip to Hollywood to see David Letterman perform at the Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival. This episode focuses on the first time Mike saw Dave during the trip, where Dave was interviewing comedian Nate Bargatze, his fun meeting with Jon Beckerman, and the journey down to California from Canada in Mike’s trusty Bronco, Scout. As always, The Letterman Podcast is proudly brought to you by hello-deli.com, the only place to get official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, operated by the legendary Rupert Jee. If you enjoy the show, please like, share, subscribe, and leave positive comments. Your support helps us keep the memories and laughter alive!

🎙️ Episode 125 of The Letterman Podcast welcomes back J Ryan, the charismatic host of Late Night Playset. J and Mike are longtime friends, and their lively banter makes for an engaging episode. 😄

🎬 J shares a hilarious tale from his past, recounting his daring escapades as a fake intern on Late Show with David Letterman. His close call at the Ed Sullivan Theater is both entertaining and nerve-wracking! 😅

💪 He then provides a touching update on his wife, Nicole, as she courageously battles MS. Their journey is a testament to love and resilience in the face of adversity. ❤️Go to Autoimmunityfoundation.org to support them and their fight. 📚 Moving on to lighter topics, J shares exciting news about his recent features in Road and Track and being featured on his longtime friend's Magnus Walker's car show, OPP. Plus, he and Mike delve into their thoughts on the latest Ghostbusters movie, offering insightful commentary and lively debate. 🎥

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Episode 124 of The Letterman Podcast features the incredibly talented bass player, Will Lee. Will is returning to The Letterman Podcast after his iconic run on both "Late Night with David Letterman" and "The Late Show with David Letterman." In this episode, Will joins Mike for a lively conversation about his experiences and memories from his time on the show, as well as his extensive career in the music industry. Will shares stories about his recent Love Rocks NYC fundraiser, memorable moments with guests like Martin Short, reflections on his 39th year in sobriety, encounters with the enigmatic Andy Kaufman, and his experiences as a studio musician during his tenure with "Late Night" and "The Late Show." Plus, dive into his passion for The Beatles and his band, which includes Conan O’Brien band alum Jimmy Vivino and the Fab Faux! This episode is proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, the official source for Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Visit their website to find unique memorabilia and show your support for the iconic late-night program. Remember to like, share, subscribe, and leave positive comments for The Letterman Podcast! Your engagement helps us grow and continue bringing you more fascinating interviews and stories from the world of late-night television. #WillLee #LateNightMusic #BassPlayer #LateNightTV #LateNightHistory #TelevisionHistory #LateNightLegends #LateNightWithDavidLetterman #TheLateShow #LateNightTalkShow #MusicIndustry #LateNightPodcast #TVPodcast #ComedyPodcast #TalkShowHistory #LateNightCulture #LateNightEntertainment #TVTalk #LateNightWithMike #DavidLetterman #MusicLegends #LateShowBand #TheBeatles #JimmyVivino #fabfaux