IDS #271 - I Wanted to Ship Myself Overseas (w/ Mark Malkoff)

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Irritable Dad Syndrome welcomes special guest Mark Malkoff, host of the Inside Late Night podcast and creator of the long-running Carson Podcast, a show dedicated to the legacy of Johnny Carson and the golden era of late night television.Mark shares behind-the-scenes stories from interviewing over 400 people connected to The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and other legends of late night comedy. The conversation dives into what it takes to research and host deep-dive interviews, how Mark landed high-profile guests early in his podcasting journey, and why Johnny Carson’s influence on modern comedy is still massive.Mike and Darin also talk with Mark about:Podcasting research and interview preparationComedy history and late night television cultureJohnny Carson’s impact on stand-up comedyInterviewing celebrities and comedy legendsHow podcasting can uncover forgotten entertainment storiesIf you enjoy comedy podcasts, entertainment history, late night TV, or behind-the-scenes stories from the world of stand-up and talk shows, this episode is a must-listen.We were thrilled to have Mark on the show. Order his book now at www.markmalkoff.com#ComedyPodcast #JohnnyCarson #PodcastInterview #LateNightTV #StandUpComedy #PodcastingSupport the showThank you so much for listening to this episode!  If you like what we do, please check out our other content! Follow our socials for announcements when we go LIVE and to become part of the show!All episode, videos, and more can be found on our website at: https://www.irritabledadsyndrome.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrritableDadSyndromeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irritabledadsyndromeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irritabledadsyndromeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irritabledadsyndrome/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@irritabledadsyndromeTwitter / X: https://x.com/DadIrritableTons of bonus and premium content (including archived, uncensored videos of episode recordings, unique merch, and more!) is all on our Patreon page! Join our Patrons today and support our show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/irritabledadsyndrome