Episode 188 – Vancouver, Part Two: The Show ItselfEpisode 188 of The Letterman Podcast picks up right where last week left off.In Part One, Mike, Len, and Rob recounted the unforgettable experience of meeting David Letterman — and even Paul Shaffer — before Dave took the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver for his sold-out conversation with Zach Galifianakis.This week, the focus shifts to the show itself.Len and Rob join Mike once again for a one-of-a-kind report on a one-of-a-kind evening, as the three of them break down the entire event from top to bottom. They discuss the surprise appearance by Paul Shaffer, the tone and rhythm of Dave’s conversation with Zach, and a delightfully odd, very Andy Kaufman-esque bit that Zach may or may not have sprung on Dave in real time.If there’s a more complete account of this Vancouver appearance anywhere online, we haven’t seen it. This episode may well stand as the most definitive recap of the night — a David Letterman enthusiast’s-eye document of a truly special show.For David Letterman enthusiasts, this is the kind of episode that preserves the magic.Before you go, make a stop at Hello-Deli.com — the one and only home of official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, lovingly kept alive by the legendary Rupert Jee. Buy something classy. Or weird. Rupert contains multitudes.And if this episode brought you even a fraction of the joy that the show itself brought our little Vancouver wolfpack, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a positive comment. We’re not above begging — but we prefer to think of it as charming persistence.

Episode 187 of The Letterman Podcast is the first in a special series focusing on David Letterman’s recent appearance at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, where Dave sat down for an onstage conversation with Zach Galifianakis in front of a sold-out and extremely grateful crowd.But the story begins before the show.Mike and four fellow Letterman enthusiasts decided to head down to the venue early to see if lightning might strike… and if they might somehow get the chance to meet Dave.Joining Mike for the adventure were former podcast guests Rob Stover and Len “Lenny Bruce” Goldman, along with new friends James and Paul. What happened next turned into the thrill of a lifetime when the group not only met David Letterman, but Paul Shaffer as well.It was one of those surreal moments that fans dream about but rarely experience. The five-man “Wolfpack” walked away with memories — and photographic and video evidence — they’ll never forget.In this episode, Len, Rob, and Mike recount the entire story from start to finish, sharing the excitement, the disbelief, and the joy of a moment that every Letterman enthusiast hopes to experience at least once.For anyone who considers themselves a fan of David Letterman and the broadcasts created by Dave and Company, this was nothing short of a grand slam home run of an experience — and we’re thrilled to dedicate an entire episode to telling that part of the story.Next week, we’ll return to talk about the show itself… which was absolutely outstanding.

Episode 186 of The Letterman Podcast features Erik Akerblom, a man whose fingerprints — quite literally — are on every Late Show that ever came out of the Ed Sullivan Theater for nearly three decades.Since the mid-90s, Erik has been a trusted pillar of the technical maintenance and post-production teams at the Ed Sullivan Theater. There are only a handful of humans on Earth who know the building’s guts, gears, quirks, and secrets as deeply as he does.Focused heavily on post-production, Erik has watched every single show that emerged from that historic stage — whether Late Show with David Letterman or The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — and shepherded each episode safely into the broadcast center.Erik shares wonderful stories from both eras of the theater’s life, including: • His on-camera appearances • His child’s moment of glory in the annual Halloween costume segment • And the absolutely remarkable story of where he was — and what happened — the night David Letterman announced his retirement… a moment that changed the entire trajectory of Erik’s life.A fantastic behind-the-scenes conversation with someone who helped keep the lights on, the ship upright, and the magic flowing.⸻Need a souvenir from the greatest theater in late-night history?Swing by Hello-Deli.com — the only place on Earth to get official Late Show merch, proudly purveyed by the legendary Rupert Jee. (Tell him The Letterman Podcast sent you. He won’t give you a discount… but he’ll smile.)And hey…If you enjoy what we do, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a glowing comment. Or even a mildly pleasant one. We’re not picky — we frame them all the same.