The Letterman Podcast is an independent podcast hosted by Mike Chisholm and dedicated to preserving the stories, memories and people connected to Late Night with David Letterman, Late Show with David Letterman and the wider Letterman community.
Letterman’s shows produced an extraordinary body of comedy, music, broadcasting and television history. But some of the best stories never happened in front of the cameras.
This podcast creates a place for writers, crew members, performers, guests, broadcasters, collectors and fans to document those stories in their own words. Each episode adds another piece to a growing archive of the people and moments that made the shows what they were.
Mike Chisholm is the enthusiastic host of The Letterman Podcast. Born and raised in Kelowna, British Columbia, Mike possesses a fierce admiration for the broadcasting work of David Letterman & Company.
He created the podcast to preserve and pass along the stories, behind-the-scenes insights and remarkable moments connected to Dave’s shows by talking directly with people who worked on the productions, appeared on them, were influenced by them, or became part of the Letterman enthusiast community.
Mike also wrote the Letterman Manifesto, an expression of the enthusiasm that ultimately led to the creation of the podcast.
Writers, producers, crew members, musicians and others who helped create the shows.
Guests, performers and broadcasters with firsthand stories from the Letterman universe.
Collectors, archivists and fans helping preserve and share the work with new generations.