This week’s guest is the host of the Daily Comedy News podcast, Johnny Mack. Johnny, whose full name is John McDermott, is a veteran in broadcasting whose career has spanned decades both in the studio and behind the scenes.

After his lengthy time in terrestrial radio, John was brought on board Sirius Satellite Radio during its infancy and was given the formidable task of building out and producing its comedy channels. John and Mike have a fantastic conversation spanning much of McDermott’s career, talking about how comedy has changed, the origin of the Daily Comedy News podcast, and of course, the massive influence David Letterman had on John and so many other broadcasters.

They also talk about why Letterman’s name appeared in a very recent episode of Daily Comedy News.

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This week’s guest is Nick Prueher. For five years, Nick worked in the research department for Late Show with David Letterman, eventually becoming head researcher and a segment producer. Those years were filled with many interesting adventures working for the legendary broadcaster. In this episode, Nick and Mike scratch the surface of those adventures. When he left late show in 2004, he and his childhood best friend and comedy partner, Joe Pickett, founded the legendary Found Footage Festival. This led them on a 20-year-plus run of doing shows all across the country, showcasing the hilarious, unique brand they created and continue to curate to this very day. It also led Nick and Joe to a very interesting side project involving pranks that are extremely Letterman-ish. They were sued by one of the biggest media companies in America, ultimately vindicated, performed on the stage of America’s Got Talent, and had a documentary made about them, Chop & Steele. Nick and Mike barely scratch the surface in this, Nick’s first appearance on The Letterman Podcast. The Letterman Podcast is proudly sponsored by Hello-Deli.com! Get your official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise from the one and only Rupert Jee. Nostalgia has never tasted this good! Hey, you! Yes, you! Don’t just sit there. Smash that like button, share the episode with your friends, and subscribe to our channel. And while you’re at it, leave us a glowing comment. Your support keeps the memories alive and kicking! #LettermanPodcast #NickPrueher #LateShow #DavidLetterman #FoundFootageFestival #Comedy #Broadcasting #ResearchDepartment #SegmentProducer #JoePickett #ChopAndSteele #Pranks #AmericasGotTalent #Documentary #ComedyPartner #LateNight #TalkShow #TVHistory #LettermanFans #PodcastEpisode #BehindTheScenes #ComedyLegends

Episode 134 of The Letterman Podcast features Chris Schieman, host of the mildly successful show There’s Too Many Podcasts, which Mike recently guested on. Chris, a broadcaster from the Midwest heavily influenced by David Letterman, and Mike have a very personal and fun conversation about Letterman’s influence on today’s broadcasters and how the industry has changed. They also delve into Chris’s history in broadcasting, what inspired his show There’s Too Many Podcasts, and, of course, they discuss some of their favorite David Letterman moments. The Letterman Podcast is proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, the one-stop shop for official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Visit Rupert Jee’s iconic Hello Deli online store and snag some unique souvenirs. Enjoying the content? Show us some love by liking, sharing, subscribing, and leaving a comment. It’s easier than making a Top Ten list, and it helps us keep the good vibes rolling.

Episode 133 of The Letterman Podcast features the return of Mike’s lovely wife, Candace Chisholm, as his guest. The two discuss the recent episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, featuring the very special guest, John Mulaney. They also delve into the legacy of legendary entertainment manager Jack Rollins and recount the rest of Mike’s trip to California, including his visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live and his amazing trek through the California desert mountains to visit his good friends, J and Nicole Ryan at Good Vibes Breakfast Club at Newcom’s Ranch. Mike and Candace have a fantastic conversation, offering insights and stories that will delight any fan of late-night television. The Letterman Podcast is proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, the one-stop shop for official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Visit Rupert Jee’s iconic Hello Deli online store and snag some unique souvenirs. Like what you see? Smash that like button, share the hilarity with your pals, subscribe for more legendary content, and drop some love in the comments. Your support is the secret sauce that keeps this show sizzling!

Episode 132 of The Letterman Podcast features the delightful Shannon Eis, who appeared on Late Show with David Letterman 19 times between 2003 and 2014 in a recurring segment showcasing upcoming toys for both the holiday and summer seasons. Shannon is delightful, insightful, and a communicator at the highest level. Shannon and Mike dive deep into how she accidentally got into the study of play as a career, which led to her numerous appearances on Late Show. She shares behind-the-scenes stories of her experiences on the show and expresses gratitude for the friends she made among the staff along the way. Shannon also lovingly talks about how much fun it was having the legendary David Letterman reacting off-the-cuff to her insights and the toys featured on the show. Additionally, Shannon opens up about a very personal health challenge she faced and how one special appearance on Late Show aided her in her healing journey. The Letterman Podcast is proudly sponsored by hello-deli.com, where you can find official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Rupert Jee, the beloved proprietor, continues to keep the spirit of Late Show alive selling this iconic memorabilia. Visiting Hello-Deli.com is like taking a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of late-night TV, and websites alike. If you enjoy trips down memory lane, obscure references, and mildly amusing content, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment for The Letterman Podcast. Do it for the algorithms. Do it for humanity. Do it because the internet told you to.

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!