Episode 182 – Mark Malkoff: “Love, Johnny Carson”This week marks the triumphant return of Mark Malkoff, released just one day after his brand-new book, Love, Johnny Carson, officially hit store shelves — both digital and delightfully physical.In this special two-part conversation, Mark and Mike dive deep into the world of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, exploring the legacy, influence, and pure magic of the era that defined late-night television. Mark opens up about the research and stories that shaped his book — including brand-new insights about David Letterman, and how Johnny’s Tonight Show helped forge the late-night landscape that followed.Together, the two compare and contrast the genius of Carson and Letterman — the similarities, the differences, and the unshakable threads that tie their work together. It’s a thoughtful, entertaining deep-dive into two of television’s greatest giants, guided by one of late-night’s most passionate historians.Before you do anything else, swing by Hello-Deli.com — the only place on Earth to get officially licensed Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, straight from the legendary Rupert Jee himself.And if this episode made you laugh, learn, or feel even a tiny spark of nostalgia, please like, share, subscribe, and leave us a glowing comment — or a mildly amused one, we’ll still frame it.