Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff

Mark Malkoff, host of the Johnny Carson themed podcast “The Carson Podcast”, explores late night television past and present including SNL, Letterman, Conan, and more. Presented by LateNighter.com, guests will include people who appeared on these shows, cast members, writers, staff, and crew sharing their stories and insight behind the scenes.

Arthur Meyer Returns 07/15/2025

Arthur Meyer Returns Arthur Meyer returns to discuss Saturday Night Live, his favorite episodes and sketches, and shares his previous SNL writers submission packet. Subscribe to ABC Parenting on YouTube: Official Site: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/37407275

Jenny Hagel 07/08/2025

Jenny Hagel Jenny Hagel joins Mark to discuss writing for Late Night with Seth Meyers, producing The Amber Ruffin Show, & her stage show Jenny Hagel Gives Advice. Website: Upcoming Live Show: Follow on Instagram: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/37325655

Barry Katz 06/24/2025

Barry Katz Manager Barry Katz discusses his comedy clients being hired on Saturday Night Live including Tracy Morgan, Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, and Jim Breuer, as well as Dane Cook hosting. Barry's Official Website: Barry's Blueprint For Success: Industry Standard Podcast: Follow on Instagram: Follow on Facebook: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/37128285

Jon Schneider 06/17/2025

Jon Schneider Jon Schneider from the Saturday Night Network and Mark discuss the SNL 1993-1995 seasons, Phil Hartman's brilliance, and who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of the SNL cast. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/37035275

Andy Blitz 06/10/2025

Andy Blitz Andy Blitz joins Mark to discuss writing for Conan O'Brien, appearing in famous Conan pieces such as Slipnutz, playing Vin Diesel's brother, and writing on the recent Jason Kelce late night show. Follow Andy on /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36918475

Fred Stoller 06/03/2025

Fred Stoller Fred Stoller joins Mark to discuss going on Johnny Carson and Letterman, writing for Seinfeld, and his friendship with Norm Madconald which he chronicled in "My Friend Norm" available on Audible. Buy Follow Fred on /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36830890

Eric Drysdale 05/27/2025

Eric Drysdale 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: Follow on Instagram: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36722220

Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold 05/20/2025

Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold discuss writing for Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show and creating the new series "Adults" on FX. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36633970

Bill Carter Returns 05/13/2025

Bill Carter Returns 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36542290

Pam Thomas 05/06/2025

Pam Thomas 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36414695

Tom Schiller 04/29/2025

Tom Schiller 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36314610

Mike Drucker 04/22/2025

Mike Drucker 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: Follow on IG: Follow on X: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36201780

Laurie Kilmartin 04/15/2025

Laurie Kilmartin 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: Official Website: Follow on Instagram: Follow on X: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36129040

Susan Morrison 04/08/2025

Susan Morrison 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: Follow Susan Morrison on Instagram: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/36044095

Mark Schiff 04/01/2025

Mark Schiff 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: Subscribe to Mark’s Podcast: Mark’s Official Website: Follow Mark on X (Twitter): /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35950150

Paul Provenza 03/25/2025

Paul Provenza 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: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35840405

Sean Bradley 03/18/2025

Sean Bradley 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35562510

Hank Gallo 03/11/2025

Hank Gallo 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35562075

Greg Fitzsimmons 03/04/2025

Greg Fitzsimmons 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: Stand Up Special “You Know Me”: Follow on X (Twitter): Follow on IG: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35518570

Andy Kindler 02/25/2025

Andy Kindler Andy Kindler joins Mark to discuss his 39 Letterman appearances, Garry Shandling, Bob Saget, Norm Macdonald, & more! Follow Andy on X (Twitter): Official Website: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35395135

Hugh Fink Returns 02/18/2025

Hugh Fink Returns Hugh Fink returns to discuss writing for Saturday Night Live, Lorne Michaels, Norm Macdonald, Tina Fey, & David Letterman. Hugh's Official Site: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35315985

J Ryan 02/11/2025

J Ryan 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: Late Night Playset Site: Late Night Playset IG: J Ryan on IG: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35232900

Paul Provenza 02/04/2025

Paul Provenza 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: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35138850

T. Sean Shannon Returns 01/28/2025

T. Sean Shannon Returns T. Sean Shannon returns to discuss his 8 years writing for Saturday Night Live, Tracy Morgan, & SNL hosts Hugh Jackman, John McCain, & Adrien Brody. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/35034790

T. Sean Shannon 01/21/2025

T. Sean Shannon T. Sean Shannon discusses his 8 years writing for Saturday Night Live, Norm Macdonald, & writing for Leno's Tonight Show. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34925900

Fred Wolf Returns 01/14/2025

Fred Wolf Returns 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: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34816815

Spike Feresten Returns 01/07/2025

Spike Feresten Returns 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: Follow on Instagram: Follow on Facebook: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34746355

Jon Rineman Returns Again 12/17/2024

Jon Rineman Returns Again 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: Official Website: Follow on IG: Follow X/Twitter: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34479120

Fred Wolf 12/10/2024

Fred Wolf 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. /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34356310

J.R. Havlan 12/03/2024

J.R. Havlan 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: Follow on X (Twitter: Follow on IG: /episode/index/show/9bc1ab42-c291-467d-a23f-19ab94b5ce1d/id/34248845

Inside Late Night with Mark Malkoff

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