The Carson Podcast

Mark Malkoff

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Mark Malkoff talks with guests about legendary talk show host Johnny Carson. Guests include stand-up comics who debuted on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, individuals that worked on the show, frequent guests, and top entertainers that were influenced by Carson.

10/31/2025

Melanie Workhoven

Melanie Workhoven joins Mark to discuss her father, Merrill Workhoven’s longtime friendship with Johnny and knowing Johnny since his Omaha radio days at WOW.

28 min
10/21/2025

Love Johnny Carson by Mark Malkoff comes out today!

Mark’s new book Love Johnny Carson comes out today! His co-writer David Ritz joins Mark to discuss writing the book being published by Dutton Books.

55 min
08/14/2025

Johnny Carson Book Announcement!

Mark is excited to announce his upcoming book LOVE JOHNNY CARSON! It comes out October 21st and being published by Dutton Books. Please preorder here.

1 min
09/01/2022

Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey

Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey discuss their Carson sketches on Saturday Night Live, Carvey’s 5 Johnny appearances, and their thoughts on Carson’s 30-year run.

1h 10m
07/07/2022

James Comisar

TV Curator, James Comisar, discusses Carson personally giving him the famous Carnac turban, how he got Carson’s full Tonight Show set, & the amazing TV…

2h 19m
06/16/2022

Gabe Kaplan

Gabe Kaplan discusses his 40 appearances on Carson’s Tonight Show, 18 times guest hosting the Tonight Show, how going on Carson led to Welcome Back…

2h 20m
06/09/2022

Barry Gibb

Barry Gibb discusses Carson, Bee Gees, brother Andy, Streisand, McCartney, Dolly, Letterman, Leno, Hope, Burns, & being knighted by Prince Charles.

59 min
06/02/2022

Tina Sinatra

Tina Sinatra discusses Johnny Carson, her famous father, Don Rickles, Sammy Davis Jr, Suzanne Pleshette, David Janssen, and Dean Martin.

55 min

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Mark Malkoff

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1,159 Ratings

Great Book Mark!

11/01/2025

Ctmb18

So great to hear you back with new interviews Mark! Made my day to see you’re back at it for atleast a bit. Can’t get enough of you and Johnny. Thank you !
Gabe Kaplan

11/07/2025

jimmysyein

I love Gabe but the host does nothing to draw out any amusing anecdotes. The whole episode is just a list of names. Very disappointing.
Mark

10/31/2025

Cheribee 🐝

You go above and beyond with your podcast. You’re considerate with your guests. You speak well and you keep your voice consistent and pleasant. Great information on Johnny.
If you love Carson....

09/05/2025

Elaine in Baltimore

This show feels custom made. Fabulous interviews. Love this stuff

Mark Malkoff talks with guests about legendary talk show host Johnny Carson. Guests include stand-up comics who debuted on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, individuals that worked on the show, frequent guests, and top entertainers that were influenced by Carson.