We’re excited for this one… Comedian, host of “Inside Late Night” and contributor to “latenighter.com”, Mark Malkoff is here to discuss his new book “Love Johnny Carson” (out October 21)

We're joined in studio by musician and massive Late Night fan, David Steele and LIVE via satellite, host of the Letterman Podcast, Mike Chisolm as well.

Tonight is a deep dive into the history of Late Night television.

Join us LIVE @ 5P pacific. Questions, comments, random thoughts… the chat will be open all night long.

Thanks for being with us ❤️

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Live from Los Angeles.... it's Late Night Playset!

Michael Merritt is in the playset for the first time and he’s brought toys. Lots of old money and rare antiquities. Why? This is his business. The people from Antiques Roadshow worked for him!

Then, Arielle joins to tell us about their experience at this year's Monterey Car Week.

Then, fresh from LA Traffic... show-regular, Phil Morris joins and the love-fest begins...

We’ll be taking your questions, comments & suggestions all show long, so join in the chat anytime.

As always, Manuel Carillo is in studio and, fresh off her 2025 Gentleman’s Drive, @babesinclassics too.

We love you at home. Thank you for being with us. 🙏❤️✨

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The rapture didn’t get us so now what do we do? F—k it, we’ll do it LIVE.Chime in and chat with us…. No idea what we’re talking about so home you do!#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast

We’re back. J is feeling much better, as are the crew.First J mentions Robert Redford and checks in about ACH, GVBC & Newcomb’s Ranch. #respectthecrestThen, Rylic Alexander is back to talk Oh Shift!, tell us all how to win at YouTube, and how he keeps it real in life and on social media.With @babesinclassics and @mc3films LIVE in studio and Devin @autojourney LIVE via satellite.Plus YOU in the comments through-out the show. Thank you for being here! ❤️#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast

Going LIVE at FIVE with Motor Trend’s Jonny Lieberman, Rylic Alexander & Dustin Mario Johnson.Talking “Driving with Jonny”. Oh Shift TV #GVBC & more… 4 hosts of podcasts and car shows… what could go wrong?Plus: @mc3films shooting 📸 in studio and YOU in the comments all show long. What do you have for the gang? See you at 5! ❤️#latenightplayset #talkshowpodcast Show your support for the Late Night Playset—grab a shirt or hat today!https://latenightplayset-shop.fourthwall.com/

(Tech note: Apologies for buzz and mic issues up front... they get ironed out few minutes in.)Big show tonight… packed! 🎙️❤️✨First J has a big announcement... and a new gig. 🦇Then director, producer, artist Simon Wells (great grandson of HG Wells) with colleague and mutual friend @sean_p_bishop • In addition to directing many films including The Time Machine, Simon also worked on the original Back to the Future trilogy and was the first person to see our completed DeLorean Time Machine when 20 years later, we brought it home to @dreamworks. He was also integral in getting the car to meet Robert Zemeckis … a story we’ll be sure to tell tonight.Also in studio to talk ACH is Frank Martin and LIVE via satellite, to round out all the cars and movie talk, Brandon - BC DeLorean joins as well to tell us about his latest car on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Big show.Plus you in the comments all night long. 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  0:00 Intro03:34 Show starts06:58 Jay’s announcement: selling WB Tumbler collectibles10:21 Back to the Future17:21 Roger Rabbit stories24:05 Behind the scenes: Back to the Future DeLorean, sets & models31:06 Driving the DeLorean to DreamWorks41:57 Where the replica DeLorean is now44:22 Part III train crash sequence47:56 The Time Machine (2002)54:09 Building a time machine prop1:00:08 Prince of Egypt1:05:26 Storyboarding process1:07:58 Sean's favorite Simon story1:10:50 Reflecting on Simon's career, legacy & gratitude1:15:07 Simon's Childhood influences: 2001: A Space Odyssey & Back to the Future1:17:00 Guest swap: welcoming Frank Martin1:18:00 Frank on community, Breakfast Club & finding belonging1:21:52 Frank’s career: sheriff’s department1:25:16 How Frank found GVBC1:37:03 Simon’s family1:39:02 Brandon's Petersen Automotive Museum Showcase1:44:07 Wrapping up: gratitude, plugs & next week’s guest (Johnny Lieberman)1:52:11 Closing credits, plugs & upcoming shows/podcasts (Blockbuster Year 1985)

(Tech note: Apologies for buzz and mic issues up front... they get ironed out few minutes in.)Big show tonight… packed! 🎙️❤️✨First J has a big announcement... and a new gig. 🦇Then director, producer, artist Simon Wells (great grandson of HG Wells) with colleague and mutual friend @sean_p_bishop • In addition to directing many films including The Time Machine, Simon also worked on the original Back to the Future trilogy and was the first person to see our completed DeLorean Time Machine when 20 years later, we brought it home to @dreamworks. He was also integral in getting the car to meet Robert Zemeckis … a story we’ll be sure to tell tonight.Also in studio to talk ACH is Frank Martin and LIVE via satellite, to round out all the cars and movie talk, Brandon - BC DeLorean joins as well to tell us about his latest car on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Big show.Plus you in the comments all night long. Thanks for being with us!! 🙏❤️✨#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast

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

We’re back LIVE…We need your help. This is the 601st of whatever this thing is. It’s time to reassess and this means you. What should the new show be like? What do you like? What do you want to see less of? Suggestions, recommendations and ideas welcome.How’s Paul Kennel? Why is our studio raining on the unit below? When are they ripping out the wall? Yes, really.Plus: Babes in Classics & MC3films LIVE in studio.Thanks for being with us 🙏❤️😉#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast

Good news! The new bubble machine works! Bad news… no one’s here to see it.As discussed on last week’s show, Paul Kramer ​⁠ @autokennel  is having major surgery to remove the bone cancer in his leg. J is at hospital with Paul’s family so we get an LNP flashback.Tonight, we’re flashing back to an early episode of Life with the Ryan’s revisiting a conversation with SoCal Porsche and Alfa Romeo legend Chuck Miller.Chuck passed away a few months ago and is missed by a great many. We were so lucky to hear some of his first-hand experiences, living the historic SoCal car culture we all celebrate today. Hopefully this video captures Chuck’s spirit and reminds everyone of his zest for life & driving.. RIP. We love you Chuck. Thank you for the memories and for always being kind.And thank YOU for being with us. Back next week LIVE @ FIVE. Get those comments ready! 🙏❤️😉#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast