Episode
181 J Ryan Returns And He's Selling Batmobiles?!
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- The Letterman Podcast
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- Oct 17, 2025
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Episode 181 – The Return of J RyanThis week marks the return of our very first friend of the show — J Ryan.Before The Letterman Podcast even launched, J was part of the foundation, helping set the tone for what this show would eventually become.In this episode, Mike and J reconnect after both navigating some major challenges over the past year. Their conversation covers everything from personal growth and resilience to the exciting creative projects now lighting up J’s world — including his return to hosting Late Night Playset and co-hosting the sensational new podcast “A Blockbuster Year: 1985”, a nostalgic deep dive into one of cinema’s greatest eras. Oh, and yes — he’s also selling Batmobiles.Naturally, the discussion turns toward the state of Late Night itself — and, of course, to Mark Malkoff’s much-anticipated upcoming book Love, Johnny Carson.Swing by Hello-Deli.com — the one and only spot to snag official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, courtesy of the incomparable Rupert Jee.And if this conversation brings you even a sliver of joy, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment — we promise it helps more than you know (and it feeds our fragile podcast egos).