{"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":"189 Steve Singer worked for 30 Rock for 40 years, but his favorite were working for Late Night from 86-93","slug":"189-steve-singer-worked-for-30-rock-for-40-years-but-his-favorite-were-working-for-late-night-from-86-93","published_at":"2026-03-20T04:52:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767/189-steve-singer-worked-for-30-rock-for-40-years-but-his-favorite-were-working-for-late-night-from-86-93","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-letterman-podcast-5430767","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelettermanpodcast/episodes/189-Steve-Singer-worked-for-30-Rock-for-40-years--but-his-favorite-were-working-for-Late-Night-from-86-93-e3gni6l","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8f1f84cc/podcast/play/117212821/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2F420413062-44100-2-52594717d93eb.mp3","summary":"Episode 189 of The Letterman PodcastThis week’s guest is Steve Singer, who worked in the audio department at Late Night with David Letterman from 1986 to 1993, right in the thick of the NBC years. As a trusted member of the Studio 6A team, Steve helped shape the sound of the show night after night, handling live audio and contributing to what viewers at home heard during one of the most beloved eras in late night history.Steve and Mike take a lovely trip down memory lane as Steve reflects on what he considers his favorite chapter from a remarkable 40-year run at 30 Rock. He talks fondly about some of his favorite musical moments, including seeing Sonny and Cher up close, mixing the show, helping mic guests for signature segments like Stupid Pet Tricks and Stupid Human Tricks, and working around the unforgettable performances that featured Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band.It’s a warm, funny, and highly specific behind-the-scenes conversation with someone who helped make the chaos sound smooth.Before you go, make your way to Hello-Deli.com — the one and only home of official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, lovingly maintained by the legendary Rupert Jee. Buy a mug, buy a shirt, buy a memory.And if you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment. We’re not above asking. In fact, we’re getting pretty good at it.","meta_description":"Episode 189 of The Letterman PodcastThis week’s guest is Steve Singer, who worked in the audio department at Late Night with David Letterman from 1986 to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4125,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-letterman-podcast-5430767/episodes/189-steve-singer-worked-for-30-rock-for-40-years-but-his-favorite-were-working-for-late-night-from-86-93/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-5430767/189-steve-singer-worked-for-30-rock-for-40-years-but-his-favorite-were-working-for-late-night-from-86-93.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}