This episode features stand-up comedian Chad Riden, a longtime Late Show fan and an early member of the legendary online Letterman fan group, alt.fan.letterman. Inspired by Dave from the very beginning, Chad has carved out a career as a broadcaster, performer, and stand-up comic, sharing the stage with legends like Nate Bargatze, Ralphie May, Doug Stanhope, Tom Green, and many more.Chad and Mike have a lively conversation where Chad does most of the talking, and Mike does most of the laughing. Jumping between hilarious bits and hard truths, they discuss Chad’s deep-rooted Letterman influence, his encounters with Dave and Laurie Diamond, the comedians he’s worked with over the years, and much more. SPONSOR ALERT! Do you love Late Show with David Letterman? Then you need to check out Hello-Deli.com! It’s the only place to grab officially licensed Late Show merch, courtesy of the legendary Rupert Jee. Whether you want a classic Late Show mug or a t-shirt to prove your fandom, Hello Deli has you covered! HELP US GROW! If you enjoy The Letterman Podcast, do us a solid—like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment! It helps more than you know, and Mike’s self-esteem is directly tied to your engagement. Don’t let him down.