177 Mark Malkoff Loves Johnny Carson, So Did Everyone Else, So He Wrote A Book About It

Episode 177 – Friends of the Show with a Surprise Visit from Mark Malkoff!In this fun-filled “Friends of the Show” edition of The Letterman Podcast, Mike is joined by returning favorites Darin Cox, Allison Lips, and Adam Unger—but this roundtable takes an exciting turn when a very special surprise guest drops in: the mighty Mark Malkoff!Mark—host of The Carson Podcast, celebrated stand-up, and author of the upcoming book Love Johnny Carson (coming October 2025)—joins the conversation and brings his signature insight and passion for all things late night. The panel dives into Mark’s latest work and the legacy of Johnny Carson, while also exploring the ever-evolving landscape of late night TV.Inspired by a recent LateNighter.com article discussing dream guests for My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, the group shares their own ideal picks and discusses the cultural footprint of Dave’s Netflix series.As always:•our only sponsor, Hello-Deli.com — the only place to get official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, courtesy of the one and only Rupert Jee. Seriously, it’s all we’ve got!Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a glowing comment… or a mediocre one. (We’ll still print it and hang it on the fridge.)