Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff

Eric Drysdale joins Mark to discuss writing for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.  Check out: https://edrysdale.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drysdaledoesit/

Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold discuss writing for Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and creating the new series "Adults" on FX.

Bill Carter returns to discuss Saturday Night Live, Letterman, Leno, and John Mulaney's Everybody's Live. Plus Jon Schneider of the Saturday Night Network joins in to share his thoughts on SNL. 

Producer/Manager Pam Thomas joins Mark to discuss discovering some of the greatest icons of sketch comedy including Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Maya Rudolph, and Kids in the Hall.

Tom Schiller discusses writing for Saturday Night Live for 11 years, Schiller's Reel shorts with Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and Chris Farley, first meeting Lorne Michaels, and his film Nothing Lasts Forever.  

Comedian Mike Drucker joins Mark to talk about working at Saturday Night Live, writing for Jimmy Fallon, producing Samantha Bee's TBS show, and his new book. Buy Mike's Book: Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Game Follow on IG: @mikedruckerisdead Follow on X: @mikedrucker

Comedian Laurie Kilmartin joins Mark to discuss writing for Conan O'Brien's TBS Show, Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and her standup special on Hulu.   Laurie's Standup Special on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/laurie-kilmartin-cis-woke-grief-slut-16f62d45-5c3f-4d94-b4d6-e7537e8f03ba Official Website: https://lauriekilmartin.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anylaurie16 Follow on X: https://x.com/anylaurie16

Susan Morrison discusses her book LORNE, interviewing Lorne Michaels, attending SNL the first season in 1976, New York Magazine's infamous 1995 profile of SNL, & more. Buy Susan Morrison's book: LORNE Follow Susan Morrison on Instagram: @sumolini  

Comedian Mark Schiff joins Mark to discuss his Saturday Night Live audition, his Johnny Carson appearances, Jerry Seinfeld's Carson debut, Bob Dylan coming to his NY apartment, & more. Buy Mark Schiff's Book: Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah Subscribe to Mark's Podcast: We Think It's Funny with comedians Danny Lobell & Mark Schiff Mark's Official Website: https://www.markschiff.com/ Follow Mark on X (Twitter): https://x.com/markschiff

Paul Provenza returns to discuss almost replacing David Letterman on NBC, working with Steve Martin, his Showtime series “The Green Room”, Jonathan Winters, & Bo Burnham. Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@provenz7846

Sean Bradley discusses as a teen creating Saturday Night Live's first ever fan site, Lorne Michaels sending him a computer, Norm Macdonald hosting SNL, & meeting the SNL cast.

Hank Gallo discusses producing and working with guests on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Craig Kilborn including Betty White , Ed McMahon, and Rodney Dangerfield, as well his work on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and more.

Greg Fitzsimmons joins Mark to discuss his Letterman debut, 40 plus Chelsea Handler appearances, Howard Stern, writing for Ellen DeGeneres, and his standup special. Official Website: https://gregfitzsimmons.com/ Stand Up Special “You Know Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvUqkWh_x4U Follow on X (Twitter): https://x.com/GregFitzShow Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons/

Andy Kindler joins Mark to discuss his 39 Letterman appearances, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Norm Macdonald, & more! Follow Andy on X (Twitter): https://x.com/andykindler Official Website: http://www.andykindler.com/

Hugh Fink returns to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels, Norm Macdonald, Tina Fey, & David Letterman. Hugh's Official Site: www.hughfink.com

J Ryan joins Mark to discuss owning David Letterman's CBS desk, chairs, and microphone, the backstory of obtaining them, working on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, & his show Late Night Playset.   Late Night Playset on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@latenightplayset Late Night Playset Site: https://www.latenightplayset.com/ Late Night Playset IG: https://www.instagram.com/latenightplayset J Ryan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/porschelife111

Paul Provenza joins Mark to discuss his first Johnny Carson appearance, Phyllis Diller, Jay Leno, Jon Stewart, & hosting his TV show Comics Only. Subscribe to: Paul Provenza's YouTube Channel  

T. Sean Shannon returns to discuss his 8 years writing for Saturday Night Live, Tracy Morgan, &  SNL hosts Hugh Jackman, John McCain, & Adrien Brody.

T. Sean Shannon discusses his 8 years writing for Saturday Night Live, Norm Macdonald, & writing for Leno's Tonight Show.

Comedian/Writer Fred Wolf returns to discuss his famous Saturday Night Live sketches including "Ba Bye" and "Little Women", the brilliance of Chris Farley, meeting Paul Thomas Anderson, and being the sidekick on Comics Only with Paul Provenza.   Subscribe to: Paul Provenza's YouTube Channel

Spike Feresten returns to discuss working at Saturday Night Live, being thrown into sketches, guest writing when Jerry Seinfeld hosted SNL in 1999, his love for Norm Macdonald's Weekend Update & Spike's Car Radio on YouTube. Watch & Subscribe: Spike's Car Radio on YouTube Follow on Instagram: @spikeferesten Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spike.feresten.5/

Jon Rineman returns again to discuss doing standup on Fallon, nearly injuring Lorne Michaels, his departure from writing on Fallon's Tonight Show, & his famous joke at the Seth Meyers hosted White House Correspondents Dinner. Buy Jon Rineman's book: The Garden's Always Greener Official Website: www.rinemania.com   Follow on IG: @rinemania Follow X/Twitter: @rinemania

Fred Wolf joins Mark to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live, his early days writing for The Pat Sajak Show, having 3 sketches in Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest SNL Sketches of All Time, & working with Norm Macdonald.

J.R. Havlan joins Mark to discuss his 16 years writing for The Daily Show for both Craig Kilborn and Jon Stewart, doing standup on Letterman, & more. Official Website: www.havlanland.com Follow on X (Twitter: @jrhavlan Follow on IG: @emmys4sale

Bill Carter joins Mark to discuss SNL, Fallon, Amber Ruffin, Jon Stewart, Conan hosting the Oscars, & Johnny Carson. Follow on Twitter: @wjcarter Bill Carter at LateNighter: https://latenighter.com/author/billcarter/

Hugh Fink joins Mark to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live, his sketches with Norm Macdonald as Larry King, his famous Britney Spears monologue, a sketch he wrote upsetting Sarah Jessica Parker, & his Letterman standup appearances. Official Website: www.hughfink.com Sign Up for Hugh's Class: https://hughfink.com/classes/

Jon Rineman returns to discuss more of his time writing for Jimmy Fallon including Hillary Clinton declining a comedy bit, a real life Larry Sanders Show moment involving The Beach Boys, and working with basketball great Larry Bird.     Buy Jon Rineman's book: The Garden's Always Greener Official Website: www.rinemania.com   Follow on IG: @rinemania Follow X/Twitter: @rinemania

Jon Rineman joins Mark to discuss his 9 years writing for Jimmy Fallon, meeting Doc Severinsen,  & writing jokes for Jay Leno's Tonight Show and SNL's Weekend Update.   Buy Jon Rineman's book: The Garden's Always Greener Official Website: www.rinemania.com   Follow on IG: @rinemania Follow X/Twitter: @rinemania

Arthur Meyer joins Mark to discuss his Letterman appearance, his SNL audition, & writing for Jimmy Fallon. Follow on IG: @arthurmeyer13 Follow ABC Parenting on IG: @abcparentingadvice Subscribe on YouTube to ABC Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/@abcparenting Subscribe on YouTube to Arthur Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/@arthurmeyer13

Bobby Moynihan joins Marks to discuss Saturday Night Live, famous sketches, a host mistakenly breaking his ribs, & his David Letterman appearance. Follow on IG: @ bibbymoynihan Follow on X: @bibbymoynihan

Arthur Meyer joins Mark to discuss writing for Jimmy Fallon, his favorite SNL episode hosted by Michael Jordan, working with Steve Martin, as a teen writing a letter to Rachel Dratch, & meeting Bill Murray. Follow on IG: @arthurmeyer13 Follow ABC Parenting on IG: @abcparentingadvice Subscribe on YouTube to ABC Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/@abcparenting Subscribe on YouTube to Arthur Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/@arthurmeyer13

Jesse Joyce joins Mark to discuss writing for Jimmy Kimmel Live, the Comedy Central Roasts, The Oscars, and his book ‘Killing The Guys Who Killed The Guy Who Killed Lincoln'.   Check out: Jesse Joyce's Website Follow on IG: @jessejoyce1 Buy Jesse's Book: Killing The Guys Who Killed The Guy Who Killed Lincoln

Wally Feresten joins Mark to share more Saturday Night Live stories, working on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Cue Cards By Wally. Buy: Cue Cards By Wally Follow on X (Twitter): @cuecardwally Follow on IG: @cuecardwally_official “Back Stage with Wally” on LateNighter

Wally Feresten joins Mark to discuss doing cue cards for Saturday Night Live since 1990, Chris Farley's challenge with cue cards, writing jokes for Norm Macdonald's Update, Jon Hamm's confidence as host, Heather Locklear being upset with her cue cards, Weekend Update auditions, & Jack Nicholson's difficulty ice skating.    Buy: Cue Cards By Wally Follow on X (Twitter): @cuecardwally Follow on IG: @cuecardwally_official “Back Stage with Wally” on LateNighter

Rob Kutner joins Mark to discuss writing for Conan O'Brien's Tonight Show & TBS, Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, and HBO's Dennis Miller Live. Emmy Award winner Kutner also talks about working on the kids animated project, God's Gang.   Follow on X (Twitter): @ApocalypseHow Website: www.RobKutner.com Check Out- God's Gang

SNL writer Streeter Seidell discusses his writing with Mikey Day and some of their most beloved sketches including Beavis and Butt-Head for host Ryan Gosling, Washington's Dream, & David S. Pumpkins.    Follow on X (Twitter): @streetseidell Follow on Instagram: @streeterseidell

Music producer Jim Pitt returns to discuss his years working with Conan O'Brien including stories about U2 and David Bowie and his current work on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Jim Pitt joins Mark to discuss working at SNL booking Nirvana, Bill Murray's musical guest demand, Paul McCartney music rehearsal, shooting hoops with Michael Jordan, and Chris Farley messing with a U.S. Senator.

David Koechner joins Mark to discuss being on Saturday Night Live, auditions for SNL, starting out in Chicago with Chris Farley, & his classic Gerald sketch with host Christopher Walken. Presented by https://latenighter.com/ and check out https://latenighter.com/podcasts/. Tour Dates: David Koechner Tour Dates Website: www.DavidKoechner.com Follow on IG: @davidkoechner Follow on X (Twitter): @DavidKoechner Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkoechner Subscribe to YouTube Channel

Robert Smigel returns again to discuss a Chris Farley sketch that didn't make it on, getting hired at SNL, Monday host pitch meetings, & Lorne Michaels.   Follow on X (Twitter): @TriumphICDHQ Subscribe to: YouTube Channel Follow on TikTok: @triumphicdhq   Follow on Instagram: @triumphicdhq

Robert Smigel returns to join Mark to discuss his Saturday Night Live sketches, Lorne Michaels, Bob Odenkirk, the brilliance of Jack Handey, & more. Presented by https://latenighter.com/ and check out https://latenighter.com/podcasts/. Triumph Special on YouTube- “Lets Make a Poop” Follow on X (Twitter): @TriumphICDHQ Subscribe to: YouTube Channel Follow on TikTok: @triumphicdhq   Follow on Instagram: @triumphicdhq INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/markmalkoff TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mmalkoff Check out https://latenighter.com/podcasts/. Please subscribe, Rate, and leave a review

Andy Breckman joins Mark to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live including for Eddie Murphy, Chris Farley, & Norm Macdonald, writing for Late Night with David Letterman, & his feud with Don McLean.

David Cross joins Mark to discuss going on Letterman, auditioning for SNL, meeting with Lorne Michaels, Mr. Show, & The Ben Stiller Show.   Tour Dates: https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/appearances Listen: Senses Working Overtime with David Cross   Watch- YouTube Channel   Follow on Instagram   Follow X (formerly Twitter)   Follow Facebook

Harper Steele joins Mark to discuss 13 years writing for Saturday Night Live, penning famous sketches for Tracey Morgan including Woodrow and Astronaut Jones, & writing for The Jon Stewart Show.

Mo Rocca joins Mark to discuss profiling Johnny Carson's producer Peter Lassally, his time at The Daily Show, Sean Hayes' advice for going on Letterman, Jon Stewart, & his new book “Roctogenarians”.   Buy Mo's book, "Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs"   Follow on X (Twitter): @MoRocca   Follow on Instagram: @mobituaries

Margaret Cho joins Mark to discuss going on Letterman, her mentor Joan Rivers, Conan, Arsenio Hall, David Bowie, the show which banned her from doing standup, & her EMMY nominated role on 30 Rock. Presented by LateNighter.com Margaret Cho Tour dates Follow Margaret Cho on X Follow Margaret Cho on Instagram Follow Margaret Cho on Facebook Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Rob Corddry joins Mark to share stories from The Daily Show, his old boss Jon Stewart, a strange Letterman appearance, & why going on late night shows is terrifying. Presented by LateNighter.com Follow Rob Corddry on X Follow Rob Corddry on Instagram Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Janeane Garofalo joins Mark to discuss working with Garry Shandling on The Larry Sanders Show, being on Letterman and guest hosting The Late Show, the challenges being on SNL, and The Ben Stiller Show. Presented by LateNighter.com Follow Mark on Instagram and X Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Michael Ian Black joins Mark to discuss nearly becoming host of CBS's The Late Late Show, being in MTV's The State, his awkward Letterman appearances, thoughts on Conan losing The Tonight Show, and his writing on Substack.  Presented by LateNighter.com Subscribe to Michael Ian Black's Substack Follow Michael Ian Black on X Follow Michael Ian Black on Instagram Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Burt Sugarman joins Mark to discuss creating/exec prod NBC's “The Midnight Special” from 1972-1981, iconic guests like David Bowie, Richard Pryor, Linda Ronstadt, his friendship with Elvis Presley, and “The Midnight Special” channel on YouTube.   Presented by LateNighter.com Subscribe to The Midnight Special on YouTube Check out the Midnight Special store Follow The Midnight Special on Instagram Follow Mark on Instagram and X Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts

Robert Smigel joins Mark to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live, early days of Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Norm MacDonald, Steve Martin, and his Triumph Special on YouTube- “Lets Make a Poop”. Presented by LateNighter.com Check out the latest Triumph Special on YouTube- “Lets Make a Poop”. Watch Leo on Netflix Follow Robert Smigel on TikTok, YouTube, and X Follow Mark on Instagram and X Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more episodes go to LateNighter.com/podcasts