{"podcast":{"title":"The Letterman Podcast","slug":"the-letterman-podcast-5430767","podcast_index_feed_id":5430767,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8f1f84cc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://thelettermanpodcast.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/23912075/23912075-1700174706858-3b8887392f63a.jpg","author":"Mike Chisholm","episode_count":192,"summary":"This podcast celebrates the incredible body of work done by broadcast legend David Letterman and Company. On the show we highlight folks who worked for Dave or were a part of any of his shows productions, people who had an encounter with one of his shows, or are enthusiasts with relevant discussion points or memories pertaining to any of Letterman's productions or endeavors. The Podcast does not focus on anything gossipy or salacious; instead it is meant to be a living record of the unprecedented catalog of content Dave & Co created. All Letterman fans are welcome to gather in this community.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767"},"episode":{"title":"178 Kimmel Taken Off The Air And Johnny Mac And Mike Are Mad As Hell","slug":"178-kimmel-taken-off-the-air-and-johnny-mac-and-mike-are-mad-as-hell","published_at":"2025-09-19T07:05:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767/178-kimmel-taken-off-the-air-and-johnny-mac-and-mike-are-mad-as-hell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelettermanpodcast/episodes/178-Kimmel-Taken-Off-The-Air-And-Johnny-Mac-And-Mike-Are-Mad-As-Hell-e38e8up","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8f1f84cc/podcast/play/108519833/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-19%2F407764522-44100-2-9efc4092e3a6e.mp3","summary":"In this special emergency crossover, Johnny Mac (Daily Comedy News) and Mike fire up the mics to tackle the growing storm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC. With conflicting headlines, regulatory noise, and media blowback in every direction, it felt like the right time to take a step back and look at what’s really going on here.Johnny brings a sharp, informed perspective on the FCC’s involvement, and together, he and Mike unpack the broader implications this moment has for the late-night genre. From the evolving role of hosts to the tension between punchlines and political pressure, it’s a conversation about where the line is — and whether it’s moving.They also talk about legacy, precedent, and how moments like this could shape the future of late-night television, for better or worse.⸻🛍 This episode is proudly sponsored by Hello-Deli.com — home to the finest official Late Show with David Letterman gear, served up by the legendary Rupert Jee himself. Buy something or risk disappointing Dave.💬 If you enjoy this chat (or even mildly tolerate it), please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. We frame the good ones. We also frame the bad ones — but we hang them in the bathroom.","meta_description":"In this special emergency crossover, Johnny Mac (Daily Comedy News) and Mike fire up the mics to tackle the growing storm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s indef…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3730,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-letterman-podcast-5430767/episodes/178-kimmel-taken-off-the-air-and-johnny-mac-and-mike-are-mad-as-hell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767/178-kimmel-taken-off-the-air-and-johnny-mac-and-mike-are-mad-as-hell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}