The Letterman Podcast
Explore conversations with the people who worked with David Letterman, appeared on the shows, helped create memorable moments, and continue to preserve the legacy of Letterman and Company.
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…
Episode 154 of The Letterman Podcast This 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…
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,…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today’s episode highlights a beloved segment of the Letterman mythos we’ve been wanting to explore for quite some time… Stupid Pet Tricks! Our guest is none other than Ben Zelevansky, who coordinated this legendary segment for Late Show with David…
Episode 145: George Rothweiler This week’s guest is George Rothweiler, an Emmy-winning camera operator who worked for CBS for over 40 years, including the entire 22-year run of Late Show with David Letterman. George and Mike have an expansive conversation…
This episode features the return of television historian and friend of the show, Allison Lips. Mike and Allison, who often have long, in-depth conversations outside of the podcast, bring that dynamic to this episode. The original idea was to focus…