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The Letterman Podcast

This podcast celebrates the incredible body of work done by broadcast legend David Letterman and Company. On the show we highlight folks who worked for Dave or were a part of any of his shows productions, people who had an encounter with one of his shows, or are enthusiasts with relevant discussion points or memories pertaining to any of Letterman"s productions or endeavors. The Podcast does not focus on anything gossipy or salacious; instead it is meant to be a living record of the unprecedented

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02:18:37

166 Chad Riden Is An OG AFL'er Who Coulda Been A...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/02/21

This episode features stand-up comedian Chad Riden, a longtime Late Show fan and an early member of the legendary online Letterman fan group, alt.fan.letterman. Inspired by Dave from the very beginning, Chad has carved out a career as a broadcaster, performer, and stand-up comic, sharing the stage with legends like Nate Bargatze, Ralphie May, Doug Stanhope, Tom Green, and many more.Chad and Mike have a lively conversation where Chad does most of the talking, and Mike does most of the laughing

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00:58:52

165 Dave On The Tonight Show! Daily Comedy News Indeed!

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/02/14

This episode features the return of Johnny Mac, host of the Daily Comedy News podcast!Johnny and Mike just had to connect this week to break down some huge moments in the world of comedy—especially those involving David Letterman.For the first time in decades, Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show, an event sparked by Paul Shaffer & The World’s Most Dangerous Band taking over house band duties while The Roots prepped for SNL 50.Johnny and Mike react to the reunion, fantasize

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01:14:52

164 Greg Burmeister Paged For Letterman and Once...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/02/07

This episode features Greg Burmeister, who served as a Late Show with David Letterman page during the final stretch of the show’s legendary run.Greg shares with Mike how he made the leap from Minnesota to New York as a musician, only to land his first gig in the city as a page for Late Show. The two bond over their love of music as Greg recalls some of the incredible bands he saw and interacted with during his time working at the Ed Sullivan Theater. He also shares stories about his surprise

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01:56:40

163 J Ryan Returns To Talk About Jay Leno's Garage &...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/01/31

This episode features the return of one of our first Friends of the Show, J Ryan! Best known on social media as @PorscheLife111, J is the host of Late Night Playset, which can be found on YouTube.After catching up on how things are in LA following the devastating fires a few weeks ago, J and Mike dive into a long-overdue conversation. They discuss J’s 2.5-month road trip across America, his recent visit to Jay Leno’s garage, and reflect on their history—including the origins of this very show.

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01:05:46

162 Alita Ditkowsky Accidentally Became A Great...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/01/24

This episode features Alita Ditkowsky and her husband, Mike, who share the fascinating story of how Alita found herself in the national spotlight and on Late Show with David Letterman!In 2005, Alita was involved in a high-profile class action lawsuit investigation, which led to several meetings with the highest-ranking officials in the United States, including multiple interactions with President George W. Bush. During one such event, footage of Alita speaking with the president on stage

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01:58:16

161 Former CBS Page Eric Schmidt Reveals The Secret...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/01/17

This episode features Eric Schmidt, who worked as a page and audience coordinator during one of the most entertaining eras of Late Show with David Letterman from 2009 to 2011. Now a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Talking Schmidt, Eric reflects on his time at the Ed Sullivan Theater with humor and gratitude.Eric and Mike dive into behind-the-scenes stories of Late Show, including the unforgettable music acts Eric witnessed, what it was like to be at the show during Conan’s Tonight Show

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01:13:10

160 Andrew Buss and the Conan/Letterman Oral History

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Episode 160: Andrew L. Buss – The Oral Historian ExtraordinaireThis week’s guest is Andrew L. Buss, a prolific writer and oral historian who has meticulously documented some of pop culture’s most iconic projects, including The Jerk, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, High Fidelity, Freaks and Geeks, Clerks: The Animated Series, and more. As an assistant, collaborator, and protégé of the late Bill Zehme, Andrew has written for Consequence of Sound, Vulture, Vanity Fair, and LateNighter.com. He is also

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01:27:50

159 Television Critic of 50 years David Bianculli...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Episode 159: Television Legend David Bianculli Joins the ShowOur first episode of the year features David Bianculli, a man who has been writing about television for over 50 years, appeared on radio, and currently teaches television at Rowan University. He’s the author of The Platinum Age of Television and Dangerously Funny, a deep dive into the legacy of The Smothers Brothers, among others. David and Mike have an expansive and fascinating conversation, covering a wide array of topics including

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01:37:16

158 The Tonight Show With David Letterman?

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/12/27

Episode 158 - Rob Kates & Darin Cox: A Letterman Fan Fest Finale for 2024To wrap up 2024, The Letterman Podcast brings together two friends of the show who have never appeared on the same episode before: Rob Kates and Darin Cox. Rob is the administrator of several thriving Facebook groups, including the David Letterman Fans page, boasting tens of thousands of members. His encyclopedic knowledge of late-night television and its key players makes him an invaluable resource for fans of the

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01:18:57

157 John Mcdermott And Mike Discuss David Letterman...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Episode 157: Comedy Catch-Up with John McDermottThis episode features the return of John McDermott, founder and host of the Daily Comedy News podcast, with over 1,400 episodes and decades of experience, including his time running comedy programming for SiriusXM. John and Mike have an expansive conversation covering the latest in comedy news, much of it involving none other than David Letterman. They dive into Letterman’s recent GQ magazine interview, the announcement of his FAST channel on

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00:52:11

156 Steve Randisi Wrote The Inside Story of The Merv...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/12/13

The Conclusion of our conversation with author of The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story Steve Randisi.

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00:57:10

155 Steve Randisi Wrote The Inside Story On Merv Griffin

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/12/06

This week, we’re delighted to welcome author Steve Randisi to the show. Steve’s knowledge of Merv Griffin is unparalleled—he literally wrote the book on him, Merv Griffin: The Inside Story. With an encyclopedic understanding of Merv, game shows, and late-night television during their formative years and evolution, Steve offers fascinating insights into the titans of late-night TV.In this episode, Steve and Mike dive deep into the influential figures who shaped the genre, many of whom played a role

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01:37:26

154 Carson The Magnificent

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Episode 154 of The Letterman PodcastThis week, we delve into the newly released book Carson the Magnificent by the late, great Bill Zehme, completed posthumously with the help of his collaborator Mike Thomas. The book provides a uniquely insightful take on Johnny Carson, exploring his early years, career, and the magic (both literal and figurative) that made him a television legend. Joining Mike for this special Thanksgiving episode are television historian Allison Lips and Rob Kates, admin of

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01:24:10

153 Everybody Loves Rory

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/11/22

This week, we are thrilled to welcome legendary comedy manager Rory Rosegarten to the show. For over four decades, Rory has been guiding the careers of some of the greatest stand-up comics in the world, including Robert Klein, Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Tom Green, and many others.Rory’s influence reaches far and wide. From helping his clients land spots on iconic stages like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Late Night and Late Show with David Letterman, to shaping entertainment history through

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01:46:44

152 Friends Of The Show Volume I Part II

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/11/15

This episode is the thrilling conclusion to our first Friends of the Show series. Featuring an incredible lineup—prolific Letterman comedy writer Steve Young, OG Late Night with David Letterman writer Steve Winer, official Warren Zevon historian Adam Unger, TV historian Allison Lips, and Darin Cox, co-host of the Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast and content creator for Antenna TV—we pick up right where we left off.In Part Two, the conversation deepens, diving into even more late-night lore, with

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01:35:00

151 Friends Of The Show Volume I Part I

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Today’s episode kicks off a new series we’re calling Friends of the Show. In this premiere, Mike is joined by a stellar panel for an epic roundtable discussion that became so lively it had to be split into two episodes!Joining Mike are Letterman legend and prolific comedy writer Steve Young, original Late Night with David Letterman writer Steve Winer, Warren Zevon historian Adam Unger, TV historian Allison Lips, and Darin Cox, host of the Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast and producer at Antenna

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01:04:18

150 Alex Hazard says Jerry Springer was a bit of a...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Episode 150 of The Letterman Podcast celebrates a special guest and a pivotal moment in late-night history with Alex Hazard. Alex started as an intern during the final chapter of Late Show with David Letterman, a role that ultimately led to a full-time position in the audience coordination department. For Alex, his time at the Ed Sullivan Theater was pure magic.In this episode, Alex shares his journey, from how he first landed the internship to the thrill of being brought back full-time. He and

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02:08:14

149 Chris DeLuca Worked For The Best Conan, Craig and...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/10/25

This episode of The Letterman Podcast features Chris DeLuca, the mastermind behind the brilliant Talking Trump: The American Emperor Aftershow podcast. Chris shares his wealth of late-night experience, having worked on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, where he even escorted David Letterman back to the late-night studio for his first appearance after moving to CBS.Chris also wrote for The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Craig Ferguson. In this episode, he and Mike dive into a fantastic

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01:29:54

148 Steve Young Is... The Daykeeper

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/10/18

This episode marks the return of one of the most prolific Letterman writers of all time, Steve Young! Mike and Steve catch up to chat about Steve’s latest musical project, Broken Heart Insurance, a hilarious and clever EP available across all streaming services and YouTube.Beyond that, they dive into a nearly existential conversation about the state of television, entertainment, and what it really takes for creatives to make their mark in today’s world. With plenty of laughs—thanks entirely to

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01:53:54

147 John Moran Handed David Letterman The Microphone...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/10/11

This week’s guest is John Moran, a broadcasting veteran with over four decades of experience at the highest level.For Late Show with David Letterman, John was the guy who handed Dave the microphone during the preshow Q&A, but that’s just one small part of his fascinating career. Mike and John dive into an amazing conversation that covers John’s journey from delivering TV Guides as a boy, to becoming an NBC page during some of the most exciting years at 30 Rock. John’s love for broadcasting

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