The Letterman Podcast's Mike Chisholm (Part 2)

Johnny Mac interviews Mike Chisholm, the host of the Letterman podcast. The discussion focuses on the influence of David Letterman and other late-night TV legends like Steve Allen and Chris Elliott. They delve into Letterman's evolution, iconic moments, and the impact of his interviews. The conversation also explores Letterman's influence on future comedians and the uniqueness of John Mulaney's recent show. Mike emphasizes the enduring legacy of Letterman’s work and how it continues to inspire both audiences and performers. The episode also touches upon Norm Macdonald's memorable performances and the evolving late-night TV landscape.00:38 Influence of Steve Allen on David Letterman01:29 Don Giller's YouTube Channel and Letterman's Evolution03:55 John Mulaney's Show and Its Chaotic Brilliance06:26 Nerding Out About Chris Elliott12:43 Norm Macdonald's Impact and OJ Jokes16:23 The Tonight Show's Dominance and Letterman's Move to CBS19:14 Conan O'Brien's Unique Take on Late Night22:38 The Late Shift Book and Movie25:08 Highlight Episodes of the Letterman PodcastTimestamps may vary depending on how long the commercials are. National Donuts Chain T-Shirts are in: https://caloroga.com/product/national-donuts-chain-unisex-garment-dyed-heavyweight-t-shirt/ Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and sign up for our newsletter here. See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media. www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/dcnpod - join us to to discuss comedy and your favorite comedians. YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@dailycomedynews?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter is @dcnpod because the person with what I want tweeted once Email: john at thesharkdeck dot com Daily Comedy News commentary includes satire and parody. Daily Comedy News is a production of Caloroga Shark Media, the leading company in short form daily podcasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.