Tom and Paul Shaffer continue their discussion and discuss David Letterman days and much more.

Tom and Paul Shaffer go back a long time most notably when they were Blues Brothers. Join Tom and Paul as they have a most entertaining conversation about their decades working together.

Tom talks with best selling author Michael Connelly (Bosch, Lincoln Lawyer).

Tom talks to legendary television and movie writer and producer Lowell Ganz (Night Shift, Splash, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, City Slickers, Parenthood, The Odd Couple and more.).

Tom sits down with another trio of amazing drummers: JR Robinson, Rick Marotta and Vinnie Colaiuta. The trio discuss their personal stories into music, playing the drums and share in career highlights.

Tom visits with Patrick Wayne, son of legendary actor John Wayne.

Tom chats with his long time friend and guitar legend Steve Lukather.

Tom visits with his old friend and legendary musician, author and businessman Jimmy Buffett.

Tom talks with legendary American film and television director, writer, producer, composer, guitarist and actor Chuck Lorre.

Tom visits with retired United States Army lieutenant general and former United States National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. From United States history to wartime strategy to AC/DC, Tom and H.R. cover a fascinating blend of topics .

Tom talks with the truly amazing astronomer and planetary scientist Steve Squyres. Steve shares in his story about how he became an astronomer, talks about the Mars Exploration Rover Mission and much much more.

Tom talks with the brilliant drummer Jeff Hamilton. The two discuss how Jeff got started in jazz and then reminisce about the lessons, good times and experiences working and knowing many of the music’s greatest legends including Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Brown, Benny Carter, Buddy Rich and many many more!

Tom visits with legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen. The two friends talk about Doc’s beginnings on trumpet, early influences, leading the Tonight Show Band with Johnny Carson, and recording the album “Brand New Thing” that Tom produced with Doc.

Tom catches up with Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen. The two talk about early jazz influences, Walter Becker, Bard College, the origin of Steely Dan, The Nightfly, meeting and working on classic albums Aja and Gaucho and a whole lot more.

Tom visits with the hugely talented and versatile musician Vince Gill. Vince shares his story of becoming a musician, playing loud guitar and finding himself on stage with the Eagles and much more.

Tom sits down with musician, producer and YouTube sensation Rick Beato.  The two discuss Rick's musical upbringing, his life as a musician, and the evolution of his wildly popular YouTube channel.

Tom and Grammy Award winning multi-talented bassist Christian McBride have a spirited conversation about growing up with music in the air, influences, mentors, brushes with greatest and a lot more.

Tom visits with actor, producer, director James Widdoes. James is best known for playing Robert Hoover in the movie Animal House but is also a successful producer and director working on many television series such as Boston Common, Reba, The King of Queens, Two and a Half Men and Mom.

Tom catches up with his old high school buddy and partner in fun Ed Begley Jr. The two converse about their mutual friend John Belushi, growing up in Hollywood and the elimination of fossil fuels.

Vocalists Patti Austin and Kurt Elling are not only two of the most talented artists who sing extremely well but they are also two of the wildest characters you will ever meet. On this podcast, they join Tom in a stimulating conversation that covers each artist’s background, influences, approaches to their work and share a few stories.