The Letterman Podcast 068 Josh Robert Thompson

[@victorvelasquez2918]

Watching old episodes of The LLS is still my go-to for a good time when working around the house. I am often pleasantly surprised at how well the shows have aged. Josh Robert Thompson is such a key ingredient in what makes that show an ongoing treasure. Great interview.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Could not agree more! Their chemistry, and all the tools Josh brought to the table made the show sparkle that much more.

[@Whisky_4_1]

Wow that Arnold impression is other-worldly. JRT rules!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

And he used it to perfection, for playful mischief.

[@Whisky_4_1]

@@thelettermanpodcast great podcast. thanks for booking JRT. Keep up the great work

[@TheTuubster]

1:42:00 Yea, that IS old school Hollywood. Gene Roddenberry had the same button in his office as Executive Producer during Star Trek.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yes, but he piped in a ‘whoosh!’ Sound.

[@lisahardy9707]

Still watching FULL episodes of LLS today on KZbin Josh & Craig had chemistry indeed

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Absolutely

[@frankrizzo739]

It was fun to go into the LLS weeds with Josh. He's a very funny and talented dude and his impersonations are spot on. I've been a Letterman nut since 82 and a Fergie/LLS nut since 05. Thank you Grant Imahara RIP!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We appreciate your encouragement, and if we have our way, there will be a LOT more LLS coverage from our show moving forward. This Friday we will have a really great Tom Snyder centered episode.

[@frankrizzo739]

Cool. Thanks for the update. Always enjoyed Tom Snyder after Dave in the 90's not to mention the Tomorrow Show after Johnny.

[@joshua.snyder]

This is awesome, thanks! Interviews with Josh always yield some new snippet, and it is always a great listen.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Excellent. New snippets was the alternate title of our show.

[@229BlackHat]

DUDE i cannot quit watching clips of Late Late show lately, mostly clips with Josh. Insane timing

[@thelettermanpodcast]

It was SUCH a great show; them being allowed to do what they wanted led to so many fun, creative directions, many of which Josh was a big part of.

[@AnthonyP73]

Fantastic interview, a truly deep dive and fascinating, hilarious tales from Josh. His Shakespearean asides kill me! Oh, and BALLS

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Balls indeed! Josh is talented beyond measure, has the take and viewpoint of an artist, and is simply a super cool guy.

[@TheTuubster]

The golden age of Late Night: Fallon & Leno on NBC, Ferguson & Letterman on CBS, Kimmel on ABC, Jon Stewart & Colbert Report on CC, Conan on TBS.

[@devastated_studios]

The phrase, “Flying by the seat of your pants” is an actual pilot expression. Pilots are often chided or get themselves into trouble when they rely on the “feeling” they get, in their body instead of relying on their instruments. In the air, there are several things that can actually fool your body into thinking the aircraft is doing one thing, where the instruments are saying another. The trick is, to trust your instruments and ignore the feeling you have “in the seat of your pants.”

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Outstanding! Had we a research dept, you would be hunted to head it.

[@chenzenzo]

Always nice to see JRT.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Agreed.

[@Rob_Kates]

I agree totally about what he said regarding public access TV and small market TV stations. Those are the best places to learn about TV production since you get to do everything and can really practice with the equipment.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

The ‘UHF’ reference was an excellent one…the idea of Josh owning a tiny TV station so he can make fantastic, weird things is a delightful notion.

[@Jemppu]

Several times now recently, both Craig and Josh have tweeted (seemingly on their own, own their respective accounts) stuff at the very same time. Silly little thing that keeps my hope alive for them to be currently up to something together, that they appear to be on same schedule (at least on one's notifications *ha*).

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We hope to see more collaboration as well…leading simultaneously to Josh being able to do some awesome things on his own as well.

[@LeonEvans_Guyver1]

JRT is a legend and so glad he's got loads of work and starting to get the well overdue recognition he's deserved for so many years!! much love from the UK! ❤❤

[@randall-king]

This was a fun episode. I was familiar with his work but not the man. Glad to find out some behind the curtain stuff.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We will be doing more with Late Late in the coming weeks.

[@normiepuppet]

I've been wishing that Josh and Craig would get together for a podcast or some form of online show

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We would be happy to have them both on here… perhaps we should float the idea to Josh…

[@scee1871]

100%, Dave, Craig and TBS Conan was an awesome time for late night.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

ABSOLUTELY. upon reflection, only Dave to Johnny compared.

[@Mr21scott]

That automatic closing door is just one of the things that got Matt Lauer in trouble.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Lol

[@annmariesnyder5267]

I love Craig Ferguson!!!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Us too!

[@TheTuubster]

1:35:00 Lassally is also an example what happens to culture that steers away from a free society and choses the path of autocracy and dictatorship. Without the Third Reich, Lassally would probably would have become a broadcaster in Germany and shape its entertainment industry there. The strength of Hollywood is also the result of the talent having to leave Germany, because it dismissed Democracy and a free society.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

…wow….we sure bring out some interesting observations

[@billjenkins687]

What's a pocast?

[@thelettermanpodcast]

It’s a good question, and if you find out, please let us know

[@Jemppu]

Josh on a Kevin's show when? Please!

[@thelettermanpodcast]

Yup. Would be great to see that.

[@Whisky_4_1]

wow Shadoe Stevens too

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We actually have a connection to him, would love to have him on as a guest as well. For the Hollywood squares stories alone…

[@Whisky_4_1]

@@thelettermanpodcast cool cool cool

[@JujuLi-x3u]

You're not David Letterman.......

[@thelettermanpodcast]

@@JujuLi-x3u correct. Full marks.

[@stevestrinchak2067]

Hello Mike.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

He says, “howdy!”

[@TheLimitlessSMshow]

☕😇

[@Teladian2]

James Corden wasnt a successor, he was a paltry imitation.

[@thelettermanpodcast]

He was certainly a different take.

[@mikestraley7201]

Are you on something? You talk way too much

[@thelettermanpodcast]

We test Mike. Turns out he’s just high on life.