Big show tonight. First J tells us about meeting “Bernie” from “Weekend at Bernie’s”Zack Klapman from  @TheSmokingTire  has a new game show  @ZackKlapmansDriversTest  J and Derek Lane Powell were teammates for the first episode. We find out how they did. We hear all about how the idea came to be, pre-production as well as what it’s like to compete on the actual show. Spoiler alert, FUN FUN FUN! (And plenty of e46 BMW talk as well)Plus:  @autokennel  joins us LIVE from his hospital room for cancer updates, a progress report on his condition ans we all answer your questions and tackle the comments. Thanks to YOU for playing along.With fill-in producer  @AutoJourney  & 📸:  @mc3films  shooting still-photography in studio. Thanks for being with us.#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast Show your support for the Late Night Playset—grab a shirt or hat today!https://latenightplayset-shop.fourthwall.com/Topics Courtesy of  @AutoJourney  Intro 0:00Show Open – August 19th, 2025 3:22Meeting Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie's) 5:06Producer Stand-In – Introducing Devin (Auto Journey) 7:51Welcoming Zack Clapman 9:08New Studio Setup 10:07Sitting in the Host Chair (Letterman Desk Energy) 13:21Zack's BMW E46 M3 15:34Recaro Pole Positions 22:35Welcoming Derek Lane Powell 25:09AutoKennel Joins Live 26:02Sabbath PT Mix-Up 36:01Watching Driver’s Test – Zack’s New Show 38:59Dream Movie/TV Cars Discussion 54:10Respect the Crest & Driving Responsibility 1:06:20What Are You Working On? (Zack & Derek Updates) 1:16:25AutoKennel Rally Plans & Recovery Goals 1:21:07Favorite Non-Mustang Car from Gone in 60 Seconds Remake 1:25:02Driving Safety Mascot Ideas (Alan the Airbag, Metro Man) 1:33:04More Hospital Stories 1:36:03Social Media Plugs 1:41:02Stalker Stories & Fan Encounters 1:43:07J's Gratitude for Zack 1:45:22LNP Merch Store 1:47:20Next Week’s Guests Preview (Simon Wells, Frank Martin, Sean Bishop) 1:48:07Upcoming Cars at AutoKennel 1:50:34Outro 1:51:47