Podcast appearances and mentions of Johnny Carson

According to multiple sources, the war in Iran is expected to last at least another three weeks. Allegations have surfaced that the ayatollah's son may be gay - a significant detail given that being LGBTQ+ in Iran is criminally prohibited - and some suggest this could shed further light on the personalities and motivations of both the ayatollah and his son. On a lighter note, Conan O'Brien received widespread praise for his performance hosting last night's Oscars, marking his second consecutive year leading the ceremony. Mark interviews New York Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael discusses media credibility in today's landscape, specifically, what audiences can and cannot trust from major news outlets. The guys also touch on recent antisemitic attacks, including synagogue shootings in Minnesota and Georgia, and how those events are testing the standards and skills of modern journalism. Jewish leaders would like to meet with Mayor Mamdani to discuss their concerns, but the Mayor looked like he shrugged it off. When Stephen Colbert wraps up his final show, sources indicate there will be no formal send-off. Additionally, Access Hollywood has officially been cancelled by NBCUniversal. Mark also breaks down a newly identified category of emails found within the Epstein files. Could Iran be under a different regime within a matter of months? Mark weighs in. Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Both Marks make the case that Johnny Carson was the greatest Oscars host of all time. The conversation explores Carson's personal struggles, including his well-documented battle with alcohol, and how he managed to maintain his professionalism and signature charm throughout his tenure on The Tonight Show. Malkoff also addresses whether Carson ever had a notable falling-out with anyone during his storied career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Marks make the case that Johnny Carson was the greatest host of the Oscars ever! The conversation explores Carson's personal struggles, including his well-documented battle with alcohol, and how he managed to maintain his professionalism and signature charm throughout his tenure on The Tonight Show. Malkoff also addresses whether Carson ever had a notable falling-out with anyone during his storied career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Stephen Colbert wraps up his final show, sources indicate there will be no formal send-off. Additionally, Access Hollywood has officially been cancelled by NBCUniversal. Mark also breaks down a newly identified category of emails found within the Epstein files. Could Iran be under a different regime within a matter of months? Mark weighs in. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Both Marks make the case that Johnny Carson was the greatest Oscars host of all time. The conversation explores Carson's personal struggles, including his well-documented battle with alcohol, and how he managed to maintain his professionalism and signature charm throughout his tenure on The Tonight Show. Malkoff also addresses whether Carson ever had a notable falling-out with anyone during his storied career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza sits down with filmmaker, comedian, and pop culture enthusiast Mark Malkoff to discuss his transition from podcasting to writing a book about the legendary Johnny Carson. Keith and Mark dive into the challenges faced during the writing process, the misconceptions surrounding Carson's personality and relationships in the media, and the lasting legacy of comedy giants who shaped the entertainment industry. Mark also reflects on the profound impact of late night television, the hurdles of interviewing various personalities, and the deeply personal journey of growth that comes with telling these kinds of stories. The conversation is rich with humor, honesty, and heartfelt insight into what makes great comedy endure. About the Guest  Mark Malkoff is a celebrated filmmaker, comedian, and content creator known for his inventive storytelling, deep appreciation of comedy history, and his passion for uncovering the human side of entertainment legends. His work has captivated audiences across platforms and his dedication to the craft of comedy is second to none. Chapters 00:00 The Journey from Podcast to Book 03:07 The Writing Process and Challenges 05:57 The Impact of Johnny Carson on Comedy 08:54 Media Misconceptions about Johnny Carson 12:05 Reflections on Norm Macdonald and Comedy Legends 29:03 The Legacy of Johnny Carson 32:35 The Impact of Late Night Television 34:38 Challenges in Interviewing 39:00 Personal Reflections and Growth 44:28 Imagining Conversations with Carson 51:01 The Future of Late Night and New Projects Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter!   #marcmalkoff #johnnycarson #markmalkoff

This episode was originally released on 8/1/2021. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 118 we hit the road with part one of an Americana mini-series. We'll gas up with some of radio's best and examine shows taking place at America's filling stations. —————————— Highlights: • Al Hodge and The Green Hornet • Getting a Checkup at Doctor Christian's • Lux Presents: They Drive By Night with Lana Turner and Lucille Ball • Orson Welles and The Hitchhiker • ABC competes with NBC and CBS • Dragnet leads to The Lineup • Stacey Keach and The Last Tales of the Texas Rangers • The Gas Crisis and the CBS Radio Mystery Theater —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air - By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from • The Association For Convenience and Fuel Retailing • Family Tree Magazine • NationalParkService.Org • Newsweek • The Smithsonian Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Virginia Gregg and Lurene Tuttle spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Himan Brown, Larry Haines, Vincent Price, and Rudy Vallée spoke with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Herb Ellis, Byron Kane, Stacy Keach Sr, and Herb Vigran were with SPERDVAC. For more information, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Bing Crosby and John Scott Trotter spoke with Same Time, Same Station. • Lucille Ball was with both Dick Cavett and Joan Rivers. • Orson Welles with Johnny Carson. • Al Hodge with Richard Lamparski. • Vic Perrin with Neill Ross for KMPC. • Joel McCrae was interviewed by Al Greenberg for Orco Development. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Route 66 — By Nat King Cole • Deep Night — By Rudy Vallée • The Klezmer's Wedding — By Andre Moisan • Living Without You — By George Winston • Fly Me To The Moon — By Julie London

The war in Iran is generating a massive wave of AI-generated propaganda, fake war videos, and bot-driven “hot takes” – all designed to manipulate your emotions and hack your brain. How do you spot the fakes and protect your mind from digital manipulation? Pentagon advisor Dr. Nicholas Wright reveals how to fight back against the manipulation, and psychologist Nir Eyal explains the power of an “internal locus of control.” Dr. Nicholas Wright is a neuroscientist and advisor to the Pentagon Joint Staff who researches the brain, technology, and security at University College London, Georgetown University, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the National Defense University. He previously worked as a neurology doctor in London and Oxford and has authored several books on brain science, technology, and global security. Read his latest book WARHEAD at https://amzn.to/3P9IgV5 and follow at https://x.com/nicholasdwright⠀Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and human potential. He previously taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of Hooked, Indistractable, and the new book Beyond Belief available at https://amzn.to/4lhfKwI. Follow at https://x.com/nireyal⠀Mark Malkoff is a comedian, author, and host of The Carson Podcast. Over twelve years he interviewed more than 400 individuals connected to Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show for his book Love Johnny Carson (available at https://amzn.to/4umfbpF) featuring stories from guests, producers, and comedians about Carson's career, show moments, and personal life. Follow at https://x.com/mmalkoff 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • STRONG CELL – If you want to feel more like your younger self, go to https://strongcell.com/ and use code DREW for 20% off. • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text DREW to 35052 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran's new plans include possibly sending drones to the state of California to retaliate against the USA for destroying its regime and infrastructure. The new leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, may have had his leg allegedly blown off. Oil is poised to continue its climb after more oil ships were destroyed last night. More news comes out about Jeffrey Epstein, and certain doctors were mentioned in the Epstein files, including more young girls and more injuries.  Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Gas prices have risen even as U.S. oil production is strong, because oil is a global commodity. California has a high gas tax that adds to the price of gas. Why does the government have to run the airports? Getting rid of state income tax could benefit many states.  Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.   Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy will be a host at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and he is excited! Ozempic is a good drug to lose weight with; however, it could make your face look weaker over time. The new Aitolia put out a statement that the USA should be careful and watch out for itself, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.   Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy will be a host at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and he is excited! Ozempic is a good drug to lose weight with; however, it could make your face look weaker over time. The new Aitolia put out a statement that the USA should be careful and watch out for itself, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's new plans include possibly sending drones to the state of California to retaliate against the USA for destroying its regime and infrastructure. The new leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, may have had his leg allegedly blown off. Oil is poised to continue its climb after more oil ships were destroyed last night. More news comes out about Jeffrey Epstein, and certain doctors were mentioned in the Epstein files, including more young girls and more injuries.  Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Gas prices have risen even as U.S. oil production is strong, because oil is a global commodity. California has a high gas tax that adds to the price of gas. Why does the government have to run the airports? Getting rid of state income tax could benefit many states.  Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.   Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy will be a host at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and he is excited! Ozempic is a good drug to lose weight with; however, it could make your face look weaker over time. The new Aitolia put out a statement that the USA should be careful and watch out for itself, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked. 

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.   Mark takes your calls!  Mark interviews WOR weeknight host Jimmy Failla. Jimmy will be a host at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and he is excited! Ozempic is a good drug to lose weight with; however, it could make your face look weaker over time. The new Aitolia put out a statement that the USA should be careful and watch out for itself, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked. 

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed to continue to disrupt the oil supply. Iran is supposed to be dropping major bombs today and in the coming days. Conan O' Brien may be the most relevant person today who is the closest to how classic late-night TV was, like Johnny Carson.  

Late Night talk shows are a unique art form that started with Jack Paar, Steve Allen, Johnny Carson and then continues today in whatever form it's in. But what made Carson special was because you got to see actors who weren't out there with the internet and take a look into their personal lives. In this episode, Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden sit down with Mark Malkoff, comedian and author of the book, Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend, and host of The Carson Podcast. Max will entertain us with several interesting stories about Carson and his time as the king of Late Night. Since Max is a also a self described "huge comedy nerd", Jason and Peter will get to share their stories about Carson and answer Max's questions about Jason's own late night appearances. This includes Jason's first time on Carson, being on both Letterman and Leno's shows, his experience with Craig Ferguson and his filling in for Jon Lovitz last minute on Conan O'Brien's test show. Something else you should know about Max; outside of being an author on comedy, Max has become well known for pulling off some incredible public stunts. These range from asking random New Yorkers to carry him to visiting 171 Starbucks to living in an Ikea to bringing a goat into an Apple Store. Of course we'll have a lot of questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart from North Bergen, NJ, called Mark to discuss which channels air Johnny Carson reruns. Vincent from Brooklyn, NY, commented on the recent attempted bombing of Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, saying the young suspects should surrender since they'll be going to jail regardless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart from North Bergen, NJ, called Mark to discuss which channels air Johnny Carson reruns. Vincent from Brooklyn, NY, commented on the recent attempted bombing of Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, saying the young suspects should surrender since they'll be going to jail regardless.

Neal Brennan interviews Kevin Nealon (SNL, Weeds, Happy Gilmore) about ADHD, Johnny Carson, mirroring, SNL, painting, Lorne Michaels, death, Chris Farley, claustrophobia, Dana Carvey, defibrillators, Adam Sandler, Irish accents, Garry Shandling, his documentary, Anthony Bourdain, family, Larry David, relationships, Robin Williams, Jan Hooks, standup comedy, Steve Martin, sketch comedy, David Letterman, and possible dementia. Subscribe to  @KevinNealoncomedy  Art: https://kevinnealonart.com/ Book: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/i-exaggerate_9781419761980/ Oscar-nominated Documentary: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s 00:00 Intro 1:42 Irish Catholic 5:13 ADD 8:10 Mirroring 9:54 Long career 12:14 Pre-SNL Career 19:02 Sponsor: Huel 21:29 Sponsor: BetterHelp 23:34 SNL 35:00 Relationships & Family 40:00 Anthony Bourdain 42:53 Claustrophobia 49:44 Come See Me In The Good Light Documentary 50:55 Sponsor: SuperPower 53:34 Sponsor: Squarespace 55:28 Sponsor: RoSparks 58:06 Death 1:01:45 Celebrity Anecdotes Thanks to our sponsors! Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code NEAL at huel.com/NEAL . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting the show! Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/NEAL for 10% off. Head to Superpower.com and use code [NEAL] at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Check out https://www.squarespace.com/NEAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NEAL. Get harder, longer-lasting erections with Ro Sparks: $15 off first order of medication to get hard at https://www.ro.co/BLOCKS ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Shift Directed by Betty Thomas Starring John Michael Higgins, Kathy Bates, and Daniel Roebuck Actual A.I description of The Late Shift on Google: David Letterman (Daniel Roebuck) vies with Jay Leno (Kathy Bates) and his manager (John Michael Higgins) to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

This week on History's Greatest Idiots, we're trying a slightly different mini-documentary format to explore one of the most bizarre success stories in American comedy: Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., the man who proved you could become a millionaire by hitting produce with a mallet.From Science to SledgehammersBorn 24th July 1946 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Leo suffered severe asthma. His family relocated to South Tampa, Florida, for the warm weather. He became a championship roller skater at his father's rink, but wanted to be a scientist. In 1970, he graduated from the University of South Florida with a chemical engineering degree and English literature minor, then worked as a chemist.But when he became road manager for musician Jim Stafford, Kenny Rogers' manager asked if he would open for Rogers on a 100-night tour. Gallagher went from no stage experience to performing in America's largest auditoriums overnight.The Sledge-O-Matic and Cable Television StardomGallagher's big break came in 1975 with an appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. But his 1980 Showtime special launched him to stardom as cable television exploded. The centrepiece was the Sledge-O-Matic, a parody of infomercials. Gallagher smashed apples, oranges, cottage cheese, Big Macs, video game controllers, and finally watermelons. Chunks exploded into the audience.The first rows were covered in plastic sheeting. Audiences brought raincoats. They called it being 'Gallagherized'. From 1981 to 1987, he produced 16 specials on Showtime. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was America's highest-earning stand-up comedian, performing 200 shows yearly for 35 years, over 3,500 performances total, destroying tens of thousands of watermelons.Critics and RankingsWhilst Gallagher sold out theatres, the comedy establishment had mixed feelings. Critics dismissed his act as lowbrow. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked him 100th on their list of greatest stand-up comedians. Dead last. Gallagher was bitter, feeling underappreciated despite massive commercial success.The Brother WarsIn the early 1990s, brother Ron asked to perform Leo's routines. Leo agreed if Ron made it clear he was Ron Gallagher, not Leo. Ron toured as 'Gallagher II'. But promotional materials became unclear. In August 2000, Leo sued for trademark violation. Courts sided with Leo. But Gallagher's entire family sided with Ron. The estrangement lasted for life.The Final ActGallagher continued touring into his 70s. He owned patents for slot machine software. In 2003, he ran for California Governor, finishing 16th of 135 candidates. He appeared in a GEICO commercial. His health declined with three heart attacks between 2011 and 2012, collapsing onstage in Minnesota and before a Dallas show. Each time he recovered and returned. After 2012, he reduced touring. COVID-19 in 2020 stopped him entirely. On 11th November 2022, he died from organ failure in Palm Springs, aged 76.LegacyGallagher never got respect from the comedy establishment, but he had 35 years of sold-out shows, millions of fans, and the satisfaction of making people happy. Not bad for a guy who just wanted to be a scientist.From Science to SledgehammersThe Sledge-O-Matic and Cable Television StardomCritics and RankingsThe Brother WarsThe Final ActLegacy

Hello and welcome to the second hour of the Civic Media Spotlight! In this hour, we welcome the new show, Nite Lite with Pete and Greg! Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach take a deep dive into the world of late-night television, swapping opinions on the greatest hosts of all time. They salute icons like Johnny Carson and David Letterman, while playfully arguing over who was actually awake to watch those classic broadcasts when they originally aired. To close out the show, Mike Clemens joins from Indianapolis with updates from the NFL Scouting Combine, covering standout 40-yard dash times, draft chatter, and the spectacle of elite athletes chasing their pro football dreams. To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow Civic Media on Facebook, X, Instagram and Blue Sky to keep up with all of our shows!

Mark Simone recounts the tragic collapse of the Friars Club, a legendary New York institution that once served as a sanctuary for show business icons like Frank Sinatra and Johnny Carson. After more than a century of prestige, the club fell into disarray due to mismanagement and criminal activity, leading to federal raids, indictments, and the eventual loss of its historic clubhouse. The dialogue highlights a mysterious memorabilia auction in California, where items ranging from Milton Berle's pool table to Jack Benny's violin are being sold off under uncertain legal authority.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Joe's mom's basement (where humility is encouraged and spreadsheets are optional), the crew tackles a deceptively simple question. If most people think they're above average with money, what advice actually helps someone who isn't? Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, Doug, Jesse Cramer, and guest Whitney Hanson (Money Nerds podcast) run a thought experiment inspired by Morgan Housel's observation that nearly everyone believes they're financially smarter than the median. What straightforward moves keep someone from needing last minute financial Hail Marys? The answer isn't flashy. It's systems. Whitney kicks things off with a practical starting point: identify your knowledge gaps. Tools like Investor.gov quizzes can reveal blind spots, and she suggests theming your learning (one focus per month) so financial literacy doesn't feel overwhelming. From there, the conversation turns to controllables: cash flow, savings rate, lifestyle inflation, and career capital. Because while markets bounce around, your habits are yours. The gang also introduces the idea of a tactile money leak audit, physically reviewing spending to spot waste that autopilot budgeting apps can miss. It's less glamorous than crypto speculation but far more effective. Investing gets reframed too. Instead of treating it like a mysterious Wall Street game, they suggest thinking of it as owning small pieces of companies you already know and use. Start small. Automate it. Build reps. Confidence follows action. Insurance and estate planning round out the episode. The crew urges listeners to shop multiple advisors, understand policy details before signing, use AI to help decode fine print without blindly trusting it, and avoid overconfidence just because something sounds right. Doug keeps things lively with trivia revealing that Johnny Carson's 1982 DUI fine was a very specific $603, and OG once again proves suspiciously good at guessing. What You'll Learn: Why most people overestimate their financial knowledge and what to do about it How to identify and close your personal money knowledge gaps The key financial variables you actually control How to perform a simple money leak audit Why small, automatic investing beats waiting for the perfect moment How to make investing feel familiar instead of intimidating The basics everyone should understand about insurance and estate planning Why repetition builds financial confidence faster than theory The Big Takeaway: You don't need advanced tactics. You need consistent systems. Focus on what you control. Automate the boring stuff. Learn one thing at a time. Build margin. Repeat. Because the goal isn't to be above average. It's to be steady enough that you never need a desperate Hail Mary. This Episode Is For You If: You feel like everyone else has money figured out except you Financial advice usually feels too complicated or assumes knowledge you don't have You're tired of feeling behind and want simple systems that work You want to build confidence through action, not just theory You believe steady progress beats trying to be perfect Question for You: What was the first simple money habit that changed your trajectory? Share it in the Spotify comments or The Basement Facebook group. Your small win might be exactly what another Stacker needs to hear. Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary comedian and Emmy-winning writer David Steinberg joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about his friendships with Jack Benny and George Burns, his 140+ appearances on Johnny Carson's “Tonight Show," his inclusion on Richard Nixon's infamous enemies list and the 2013 biographical Showtime documentary “Quality Balls." Also in this episode: the Smothers Brothers get hate mail, David directs Gilbert in an episode of “Mad About You” and David presents Showtime's "Inside Comedy" series. PLUS: John Candy does Doc Severinsen! David saves Tony Randall's life! And the Mount Rushmore of Jewish comedians! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC takes over tonight's show. Johnny Carson. Top 10 Rock and Role songs. Strange food pairings.

John calls in to say he thinks Mark Simone is the "Johnny Carson of radio," complimenting Mark's hosting style. Lou in Union, NJ, raises a question about Stephen Colbert's show: Does Colbert get an exception to feature just one political candidate from a certain party if the show is classified as news? Mark points out that Colbert's show isn't technically a news program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John calls in to say he thinks Mark Simone is the "Johnny Carson of radio," complimenting Mark's hosting style. Lou in Union, NJ, raises a question about Stephen Colbert's show: Does Colbert get an exception to feature just one political candidate from a certain party if the show is classified as news? Mark points out that Colbert's show isn't technically a news program.

Corona Max deep-root watering gets a big plug — Conway swears the deep-watering tool helps keep huge trees healthier (and maybe upright when storms hit). Meanwhile, Big Bear gets slammed with 3 feet of snow in 48 hours, plus a heartfelt shoutout to Monique, a Vietnam-era nurse celebrating her 91st birthday. Also: Conway jokes his movie career has officially gone dry. Wrightwood’s Mountain High gets love as a great local ski option — 14 inches of fresh snow — but the storm also brought serious damage, including a massive tree coming down in Westwood (cue Conway’s “boom-crash” sound effects). And a nostalgic detour: remember those old car “brights” you’d click on with your foot? Big flex for the crew: listeners helped push the podcast past the Kelce brothers’ New Heights — Conway asks everyone to keep it going by hitting follow/subscribe for “Conway On Demand” on the iHeart app. Then it’s classic TV history: the Johnny Carson era — who had the most guest appearances, plus Conway’s own Carson connection and his “Mama’s Family” days. And it wraps with radio lore: Steckler dropping the full F-bomb on KLSX, plus a Norm Macdonald story — his custody battle, his KLSX appearances, and why comedians always called him a true “comedian’s comedian.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Shaiman has won a Tony award, two Grammy awards, two Emmy awards, and has been nominated for seven Oscars. Unsurprisingly, after a career spanning over 50 years rubbing shoulders with the "who's who" of entertainment he is not at a loss for stories to share.In honor of his hilarious new memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories From a Sore Winner, we talked with Marc about a brief, but pivotal, section early in his career – Saturday Night Live. Beginning as a freelance performer during the Dick Ebersol years, he began backing up cast members such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus and went on to form life-long friendships with the likes of Martin Short and Billy Crystal. When Lorne Michaels returned to the show, he was hired as a full-time writer and helped create one of the most iconic recurring characters of SNL's second Golden Era – The Sweeney Sisters.Marc talks about working on SNL with Jan Hooks, Phil Hartman, Maya Rudolph, Paul Shaffer, Steve Martin, and Mary Tyler Moore, as well as shares hilarious behind-the-scenes tales about Bill Murray, William Shatner, Paul McCartney, and Prince! He also tells the story of meeting, working, and living with Bette Midler (when he was only a teenager), discusses his decades-long relationship working with Rob Reiner, and reveals the most outrageous story from his book.We had such a blast talking Saturday Night Live with Marc, we didn't even get a chance to talk about:*Being one of the originators of the Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings*Producing songs with Mariah Carey and Harry Connick, Jr.*Backing up Bette Midler on Johnny Carson's final show*Writing songs for South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut*Creating Hairspray for BroadwayAll of which are in the book – which you can order HERE!Or the amazing audio book - HERE!Or...as Marc says (or sings) himself - GET BOTH!---------------------------------Subscribe & Follow today! And follow us on social media: Twitter: @NR4PTProject Instagram: @nr4ptproject Bluesky: @nr4ptproject.bsky.social Facebook: The Not Ready for Prime Time Project Contact Us: Website: https://www.nr4project.comEmail: nr4ptproject@gmail.com

We’re baaaackkk! Tim Conway Jr. and the Conway Crew return to nights 6–10pm, kicking off the new era with big laughs and great stories. Tim shares a personal moment about his dad, Tim Conway, and Carol Burnett, then we dive into classic late-night legend: Jay Leno’s record-setting run on Johnny Carson — plus hilarious stories involving Joey Bishop and Louie Anderson. And because it’s SoCal, we cap it with a “It’s raining, man!” forecast as heavy rain moves in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Mark talk about arguably the greatest talk show host of all time: Johnny Carson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will set up three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they raised their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone.As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” That's how Charles Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities.It's also how comedian Anthony Griffith begins a story on The Moth about the season when his career was taking off and his daughter was dying. He had just moved his family to Los Angeles for stand-up. And almost immediately he got two phone calls.The first was from a talent coordinator offering him his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The moment he moved there for.The second was from his daughter's doctor telling him her leukemia had returned.It was the best of times.It was the worst of times.During the day, Anthony cared for his daughter — watching the heart monitor, giving her medication, driving back and forth for blood work and platelets.At night, he was in comedy clubs, working and reworking his set, trying to get it perfect for The Tonight Show.Finally the night came. He's backstage waiting to be introduced, thinking to himself, Don't screw this up. Don't screw this up. The curtain goes up. He is terrified. And for the next six minutes he doesn't even remember what he said — but he gets six applause breaks. He cooked, as the kids say.In the parking lot Johnny Carson tells him, “You're extremely funny. Start working on your second Tonight Show. I want you back.”It was the best of times.But by the time the official call came for that second appearance, his daughter had been admitted to the hospital.It was the worst of times.Peter, James, and John knew that rhythm too — the worst of times pressing in on the best. Because just six days earlier Jesus had told them that everything was about to fall apart. That he was going to Jerusalem to suffer and be killed. And that if they were going to follow him, their road would look the same.These were men who had already left their homes, their work, their security for him. And now the one they trusted most was talking about crosses and death. They had six long days of despair to sit with that.But on that sixth day, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain. And suddenly his appearance changes — his face shining, his clothes dazzling white. And he's not alone. Moses and Elijah are there — the heroes of their faith, the ones their parents told them stories about at bedtime. No wonder Peter blurts out, “Lord, it is good for us to be here.”Of course it is.This would be like us seeing Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Oprah standing together atop the Rockies. You'd want to set up camp and stay awhile.After six long, confusing days — here it is — a moment that makes sense of everything.Now they see who Jesus really is. Not just another teacher of the law. Not just another prophet pointing to the promises they made with God. But the one who is the fulfillment of both.It is the best of times. And Peter wants to hold on to it.While Peter is still talking, a cloud comes and covers the mountain. And a voice — “This is my Son, the Beloved… listen to him.” And just like that, the moment is over. The disciples fall to the ground, terrified.But Jesus comes to them. He touches them. “Get up. Do not be afraid.” Because it is time to go back down the mountain. Back to the valley. Back to the hard days he has already told them are coming.The best of times gives way to what they could only imagine would be the worst of times. This is not the mountain where the story ends: the cross and the empty tomb are still ahead.”That's how life is.You plan a wedding, get married — and then you find yourself signing divorce papers.You finally hold the baby you prayed for — and then you're walking through postpartum depression. Your loved one makes it through chemo and radiation and is declared cancer free — and six months later the cancer is back.The best of times. The worst of times. Over and over again.And just like Peter, James, and John, we too can faint — knocked down by the fear or sheer exhaustion of it all. The constant movement from the best of times to the worst of times, the interruptions that come whether we want them or not, can bring us to our knees.And that is exactly where the disciples are in this story. But when they look up, the only person standing there is Jesus. That's what our text tells us: “When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself.”Jesus himself, ready to go back into the valley with them.Jesus himself, ready to face the difficult days with them.Jesus himself, who is with his disciples — then and now — at every moment of the journey.And we see exactly this in Anthony's life.By the time he appeared on The Tonight Show for the third time, Brittany had died — not yet three years old. For ten years, Anthony says, he and his wife walked around like zombies, shells of who they once were. It was their church community that endured those dark days with them. Someone eventually suggested that Anthony teach Sunday School. He knew it wouldn't bring Brittany back, but not long after he said he began to feel her presence more powerfully than ever.About that same time, The Moth called and asked him to tell a story. He knew which one it had to be.In the memoir he wrote with his wife, Anthony says, “Life is cruel sometimes, and it's okay to have whatever emotion you have when you lose someone you love. If you want to cry, if you want to get mad, if you want to shout out — God's shoulders are big enough. It's okay. God still has you.”I hope and pray that we are that kind of extraordinary community: gathered by Jesus, helping one another endure the dark days we all will face, and catching small mountaintop glimpses of his glory along the way.That this place is one where, whether you are in the best of times or the worst of times, you find yourself saying, “It is good for us to be here. It is good for me to be here” Because I believe it is.When we get it right, we walk with one another through a whole life: from the first promises spoken at baptism, to weddings and graduations, to hospital rooms and funeral homes, and everything in between.Above all, rest in this truth and promise: when we leave this place and come down from this mountain, or any other, all that is left for us, for you, is Jesus himself.Jesus himself, coming to us and raising us up, again and again, never leaving us to face the perils and the joys of this life alone.Amen.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier sits down with comedian George Lopez to discuss his first appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, his groundbreaking sitcom, the history of Latinos on television, and his experience hosting a late-night talk show. Lopez shares why he's happiest when he's on stage, bringing laughter to audiences everywhere. For tickets to George's […]

Gilbert and Frank sit down with writer, producer and former showrunner of "The Simpsons," Mike Reiss, who shares a few “dark secrets” behind the show that would go on to become the longest-running primetime series in television history. In this episode, Mike reveals the true story behind Itchy & Scratchy, how Groundskeeper Willie became a national hero, and why Marge's bouffant is so tall (bet you don't know the story behind that one.) Also, Mike recalls writing fake “letters to Santa” for Johnny Carson and working on one of Frank's all-time favorite series, “It's Garry Shandling's Show.” PLUS: Michael Jackson's sound-alike, hookers in helicopters and Raymond Burr does Tiny Tim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Malkoff, #1 Johnny Carson superfan and author of his new book “Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend,” chats with Mike Gallagher about the TV icon. Malkoff discusses who Carson really was and his massive impact over 30 years on The Tonight Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Malkoff, #1 Johnny Carson superfan and author of his new book “Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend,” chats with Mike Gallagher about the TV icon. Malkoff discusses who Carson really was and his massive impact over 30 years on The Tonight Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Carson didn't just host The Tonight Show—he defined late-night television. In this episode, Mike talks with comedian and pop-culture historian Mark Malkoff, author of the book Love Johnny Carson, about Carson's quiet influence, off-camera generosity, and the unlikely ways his legacy still shapes comedy today. It's a short history lesson, a love letter to show business, and a reminder that some icons never really leave the stage. Tip o' the hat to our excellent sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code Mike to get $35 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame. ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to post a job for FREE. K12.com/Rowe See what's possible for your child with K12's Career and College Prep MCSF.org/apply Check your availability and apply today!

Warren Littlefield is an award winning television producer and former NBC network president whose career spans landmark shows from Cheers to The Handmaid's Tale and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. In this candid and behind the scenes conversation, Warren and Amanda revisit the making of the series together, sharing stories about freezing fog in Vancouver, impossible production schedules, and the tiny details like suitcases and pastries that carry enormous emotional weight. Along the way, Warren reflects on firefighting in the entertainment industry, replacing Johnny Carson, embracing change, and why protecting creative vision, listening to your gut, and questioning official narratives matter far beyond television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Senator Elizabeth Warren give Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a supportive gesture during recent testimony about the nation's financial health? Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to oppose voter ID requirements, arguing that they would disenfranchise immigrants and likening the policy to a return to similar Jim Crow laws from the 1900's. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape.

Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape.

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi discusses the custody of a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack, which killed four Americans. The family of Savannah Guthrie's mother appeals to the public for information as the emotional toll of her disappearance grows. Authorities have provided updates on the search, and Mark offers a breakdown of the situation. Mark interviews plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Perry. They discuss various cosmetic procedures, the effectiveness of drugs like Ozempic and ZepBound, and address issues such as sagging skin caused by these medications, along with solutions. Did Senator Elizabeth Warren give Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a supportive gesture during recent testimony about the nation's financial health? Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to oppose voter ID requirements, arguing that they would disenfranchise immigrants and likening the policy to a return to similar Jim Crow laws from the 1900's. Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape.

Did Senator Elizabeth Warren give Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a supportive gesture during recent testimony about the nation's financial health? Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to oppose voter ID requirements, arguing that they would disenfranchise immigrants and likening the policy to a return to similar Jim Crow laws from the 1900's. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United States Attorney General Pam Bondi discusses the custody of a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack, which killed four Americans. The family of Savannah Guthrie's mother appeals to the public for information as the emotional toll of her disappearance grows. Authorities have provided updates on the search, and Mark offers a breakdown of the situation. Mark interviews plastic surgeon Dr. Arthur Perry. They discuss various cosmetic procedures, the effectiveness of drugs like Ozempic and ZepBound, and address issues such as sagging skin caused by these medications, along with solutions. Did Senator Elizabeth Warren give Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a supportive gesture during recent testimony about the nation's financial health? Minority Leader Chuck Schumer continues to oppose voter ID requirements, arguing that they would disenfranchise immigrants and likening the policy to a return to similar Jim Crow laws from the 1900's. Mark interviews author Mark Malkoff. Their conversation centers on Johnny Carson's legacy of making stars of his guests and on speculation about the future of late-night television, with Malkoff predicting its potential end depending on changes in the broadcasting landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gilbert and Frank returned to the famed New York Friars Club to sit down with Gilbert's old pal, magician-illusionist-comedian-provocateur Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller fame. Over the course of an amusing and highly informative hour, Penn shared fond memories of Johnny Carson, George Carlin and Jerry Lewis, explained how his love of jazz inspired the hit 2005 documentary “The Aristocrats” (a movie he co-conceived and co-produced). Also, Penn reveals the real, no-“Bullshit” story behind the death of legendary showman Harry Houdini. PLUS: The near-death of Gilbert Gottfried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heartbreaking mix of stories to open the show: an injured mountain lion cub is found on a Los Angeles County street and transported to Northern California for rehabilitation, while a man is fatally shot after getting off a Metro bus in the Westlake district of Downtown L.A. A deep dive into baseball history as Miguel “Miggy” Rojas’ game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series is broken down — the moment, the pressure, and why it will be remembered forever. Author and podcast host Mark Malkoff joins the show to talk about his book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Johnny Carson’s unmatched legacy is explored — from 4,500 episodes and 25,000 interviews to his lasting impact on American culture. Plus, a personal connection: Tim Conway appeared on The Tonight Show 27 times, sharing memories of television’s golden era. An emotional plea closes the hour as Savannah Guthrie, alongside her sister Annie and brother Camron, asks the public for help in the search for their missing mother, Nancy, sharing the message on Savannah’s Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textFour legendary comedians take the stage to showcase the art of stand-up comedy in this celebration of laughter spanning different styles and generations.Jimmy Alec opens with his classic observational humor that made him a Johnny Carson favorite. His Chicago upbringing provides fertile ground for relatable comedy about Catholic school nuns, the differences between single and married men at grocery stores, and the unique challenges of buying certain products. Jimmy's perfectly crafted punchlines remind us why he was a television regular during comedy's golden age.Next comes Tom McTigue, whose Baywatch fame takes a backseat to his brilliant comedic mind. Tom's extended bit about the nuclear-hot temperature of chicken pot pies evolves into an unexpected meditation on international relations, while his description of discovering cat vomit in the middle of the night creates visceral comedy gold. His ability to take mundane observations and transform them through vivid storytelling demonstrates why he was a crowd favorite for over a decade.Jerry Miller, a Napa Valley native, brings his wine country perspective to a special outdoor recording from "Laughs in the Park." Jerry's takes on pretentious wine tasters and the challenges of parenting twins resonates especially well with the family crowd. His bit about mothers' superhuman ability to handle dirty diapers compared to squeamish fathers highlights the gender differences that still make for reliable comedy material.The episode culminates with ventriloquist Jay Johnson, famous for his role on the sitcom "Soap." Jay and his puppet "Bob" showcase why ventriloquism remains a beloved art form when executed at the highest level. The chemistry between the strait-laced Jay and his inappropriate wooden partner creates a tension that drives the act forward to consistent laughs.Tune in to experience these comedy masters at work and appreciate the different approaches they take to the universal goal of making people laugh. Subscribe now to hear more classic comedy from Scott Edwards' archives!Support the show www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Website....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More!"NEW" Video Podcast: Tag Team Talent Podcast on Spotify & YouTube Podcast Quality List: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/heritage-podcasts/ Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review.Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon..."20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic""Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"

Hello! And welcome to season 15 of the Dana Gould Hour Podcast. Fasten your enthusiasm harness, we are blasting off again. Mark Malkoff has a new book entitled Love, Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey To Find The Genius Behind The Legend. Johnny Carson is so larger than life now it's important to sometimes take a step back and appreciate his accomplishment. Unlike today, when there are 8,000 channels, and three network late night talk shows. Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show when there were around ten channels total and one, count 'em, one late night talk show, which he hosted for 30 years. He interviewed over 25,000 guests, navigated America's cultural conversation from President Kennedy through President Clinton. Mark's book covers the debuts of then-unknown comedians who are now household names. He talks about Johnny's feuds, and he had some. There were periods of time when William Shatner and Orson Welles were banned from the show. But Mark's book is very affectionate. It's honest without being exploitive. It dishes a lot of dirt but it's never bitchy, I can't recommend it enough. Mark Malkoff. Right here. In the human flesh.  The second interview is with two dudes who have written extensively about two films from a very special time in American cinema-going. Back in the 70's, you see, before cable and VHS tapes and streaming, if you wanted to see a movie, you had to wait and catch it on television. And if you wanted to see it uncut, you had to find it playing in a movie theater. And that's it. Because of this, more people went to more movies more often. And, since this was before multiplexes, movie theaters were more random. You didn't have 16 screens in one building. You had sixteen different movie theaters scattered around town.  John Gaspar has written a book about a very strange event at one such theater in one of my favorite cities in the goddamn world, and yours too, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The book is called Held Over: Harold And Maude At The Westgate Theater and it tells the story of Hal Ashby's 1971 black comedy Harold and Maude, that starred Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort, that ran for two years at the Westgate in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina. The film ran for so long, the neighbors protested, demanding a new movie! It's a terrific book about what movie going in America used to be like, before the multiplexes took over. John and I are joined by Ari Kahan, who is the archivist of The Swan Archives, which is I can best describe as a labyrinthine database covering all things pertaining to 1974's Brian DePalma cult classic, Phantom Of The Paradise. Don't know too much about Phantom Of The Paradise you say? No worries, you will by the time we get there, True Tales From Weirdsville takes us on a deep dive inside that mid 70's glam-rock Faustian gem, Phantom Of The Paradise.

Front Row Classics is celebrating the legacy of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Brandon is joined by writer and comedian Mark Malkoff to discuss his book: "Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend". Mark has amassed Carson stories from more than four hundred individuals in one of the most comprehensive looks at this American icon. The book sets the record straight on many myths and provides one of most complete looks at Carson, the man.. "Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend" is available from Dutton wherever books are sold. Mark Malkoff is a comedian, writer, and podcast host. He has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, CNN, NPR's Weekend Edition, and for eight years hosted the popular podcast The Carson Podcast. His website can be found at www.markmalkoff.com.

Welcome to The Rizzuto Show — the funny podcast that proves trivia is less about knowing answers and more about how loudly you can defend the wrong ones.On this episode, the crew dives headfirst into another round of trivia Matchup, a game designed to test knowledge, memory, logic, and emotional stability… and somehow only one of those things shows up. Moon, Learn, Rafe, and King Scott take turns absolutely torching their own credibility while attempting to answer questions that sound easy until your brain fully abandons you under pressure.We kick things off with Moon vs. Learn, a showdown that immediately spirals thanks to Barbie lore, calories, immortal honey, and the eternal question: what actually is a group of flamingos called? (Spoiler: nobody feels confident, but Moon feels confident anyway.) Marco Polo's nationality becomes a full vibe-based argument, Friends episode counts get wildly inflated, and logic is applied in ways science has specifically asked us not to.Then it's Rafe vs. King Scott, and this is where things truly get unhinged. Zodiac signs become public enemies, water signs are debated like conspiracy theories, and Rumpelstiltskin's straw-to-gold origin story is somehow made harder than it's been for centuries. Insulin, Yellowstone Lake, Johnny Carson, and the circumference of the Earth all take collateral damage as the crew confidently locks in answers that history itself disagrees with.What makes this episode special isn't who wins — it's how everyone loses just a little bit. The trash talk is elite, the confidence is unearned, and the logic is aggressively creative. This is The Rizzuto Show in peak form: loud, sarcastic, self-aware, and completely unbothered by being wrong as long as it's entertaining.If you love daily chaos, dumb confidence, and the sound of your own brain yelling “HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW THIS?” at your speakers, this funny podcast is exactly what you signed up forFollow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MOSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Malkoff, comedian and author of Love, Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend (Penguin Random House, 2025), talks about his book on Johnny Carson, which focuses on the decade the late-night legend spent hosting the Tonight Show from New York; plus he discusses how Carson invited Jim Henson's Muppets on the show, including an episode hosted by Kermit the frog.

The conversation continues with Mark Malkoff and his book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan's Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. More banned guests, guest hosts, Pat McCormick, Carson and The Amazing Randi, Elvis, giant checks, and lots more.