Best Mark Malkoff Podcasts (2025)

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Barry Katz 1:42:14

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1d ago1:42:14

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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: https://www.barrykatz.com/ Barry's Blueprint For Success: https://www.barrykatz.com/#Blueprint Industry Standard Podcast: https://www.barrykatz.…

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Jon Schneider 1:32:53

8d ago1:32:53

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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.

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Andy Blitz 57:19

15d ago57:19

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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 Instagram

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Fred Stoller 55:44

22d ago55:44

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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 "My Friend Norm" Follow Fred on Instagram

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Eric Drysdale 42:51

29d ago42:51

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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/

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Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold 33:12

1M ago33:12

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

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Bill Carter Returns 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

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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.

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Pam Thomas 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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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.

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Tom Schiller 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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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.

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Mike Drucker 30:21

2M ago30:21

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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

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Laurie Kilmartin 37:26

2M ago37:26

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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/ Fo…

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Susan Morrison 40:11

3M ago40:11

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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

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Mark Schiff 53:59

3M ago53:59

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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…

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Paul Provenza 48:39

3M ago48:39

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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

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Sean Bradley 52:09

3M ago52:09

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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.

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Hank Gallo 1:01:37

4M ago1:01:37

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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.

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Greg Fitzsimmons 51:09

4M ago51:09

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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…

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Andy Kindler 58:16

4M ago58:16

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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/

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Hugh Fink Returns 51:55

4M ago51:55

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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

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J Ryan 1:07:06

4M ago1:07:06

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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/ …

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Paul Provenza 58:10

5M ago58:10

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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

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T. Sean Shannon Returns 46:47

5M ago46:47

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

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T. Sean Shannon 47:07

5M ago47:07

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

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Fred Wolf Returns 1:05:06

5M ago1:05:06

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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

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Spike Feresten Returns 52:07

6M ago52:07

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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.…

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Jon Rineman Returns Again 1:22:59

6M ago1:22:59

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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/Tw…

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Fred Wolf 1:02:18

7M ago1:02:18

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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.

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J.R. Havlan 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

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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

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Bill Carter 1:11:40

7M ago1:11:40

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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/

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Hugh Fink 55:03

7M ago55:03

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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/…

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Jon Rineman Returns 57:37

8M ago57:37

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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 Foll…

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Jon Rineman 59:09

8M ago59:09

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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…

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Arthur Meyer Returns 1:11:55

8M ago1:11:55

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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…

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Bobby Moynihan 45:45

8M ago45:45

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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

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Arthur Meyer 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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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/@ab…

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Jesse Joyce 54:00

9M ago54:00

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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…

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Wally Feresten Part 2 49:12

9M ago49:12

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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

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Wally Feresten 48:34

9M ago48:34

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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 Foll…

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Rob Kutner 52:46

9M ago52:46

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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…

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Streeter Seidell 1:07:26

10M ago1:07:26

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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

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Jim Pitt Part 2 58:10

10M ago58:10

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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.

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Jim Pitt 58:56

10M ago58:56

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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.

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David Koechner 56:45

10M ago56:45

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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 …

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Robert Smigel Returns Part 2 1:13:07

11M ago1:13:07

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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

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Robert Smigel Returns 55:41

11M ago55:41

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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 …

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Andy Breckman 1:11:28

11M ago1:11:28

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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.

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David Cross 55:34

11M ago55:34

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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…

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Harper Steele 1:05:24

11M ago1:05:24

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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.

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Mo Rocca 50:47

12M ago50:47

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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…

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Margaret Cho 22:28

12M ago22:28

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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 sub…