Episode 158 - Rob Kates & Darin Cox: A Letterman Fan Fest Finale for 2024 To wrap up 2024, The Letterman Podcast brings together two friends of the show who have never appeared on the same episode before: Rob Kates and Darin Cox. Rob is the administrator of several thriving Facebook groups, including the David Letterman Fans page, boasting tens of thousands of members. His encyclopedic knowledge of late-night television and its key players makes him an invaluable resource for fans of the genre. Darin, co-host of the Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast, is a frequent collaborator with our show and never fails to bring insightful and entertaining perspectives to our discussions. This week, we dive into a fascinating “what if” scenario: What if David Letterman had hosted The Tonight Show? Would late-night television history have taken a different turn? We also discuss the exciting launch of the new Letterman Samsung FAST channel and the amazing Letterman-related merchandise now available through the Worldwide Pants store and, of course, our beloved sponsor, Hello-Deli.com—the exclusive place for authentic Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Oh, and for those of you who haven’t yet subscribed—Lake Cher has already subscribed. Do you really want to be outdone by a body of water?