Big show tonight. First J tells us about meeting “Bernie” from “Weekend at Bernie’s”Zack Klapman from  @TheSmokingTire  has a new game show  @ZackKlapmansDriversTest  J and Derek Lane Powell were teammates for the first episode. We find out how they did. We hear all about how the idea came to be, pre-production as well as what it’s like to compete on the actual show. Spoiler alert, FUN FUN FUN! (And plenty of e46 BMW talk as well)Plus:  @autokennel  joins us LIVE from his hospital room for cancer updates, a progress report on his condition ans we all answer your questions and tackle the comments. Thanks to YOU for playing along.With fill-in producer  @AutoJourney  & 📸:  @mc3films  shooting still-photography in studio. Thanks for being with us.#latenightplayset #talkshow #podcast Show your support for the Late Night Playset—grab a shirt or hat today!https://latenightplayset-shop.fourthwall.com/Topics Courtesy of  @AutoJourney  Intro 0:00 Show Open – August 19th, 2025 3:22 Meeting Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie's) 5:06 Producer Stand-In – Introducing Devin (Auto Journey) 7:51 Welcoming Zack Clapman 9:08 New Studio Setup 10:07 Sitting in the Host Chair (Letterman Desk Energy) 13:21 Zack's BMW E46 M3 15:34 Recaro Pole Positions 22:35 Welcoming Derek Lane Powell 25:09 AutoKennel Joins Live 26:02 Sabbath PT Mix-Up 36:01 Watching Driver’s Test – Zack’s New Show 38:59 Dream Movie/TV Cars Discussion 54:10 Respect the Crest & Driving Responsibility 1:06:20 What Are You Working On? (Zack & Derek Updates) 1:16:25 AutoKennel Rally Plans & Recovery Goals 1:21:07 Favorite Non-Mustang Car from Gone in 60 Seconds Remake 1:25:02 Driving Safety Mascot Ideas (Alan the Airbag, Metro Man) 1:33:04 More Hospital Stories 1:36:03 Social Media Plugs 1:41:02 Stalker Stories & Fan Encounters 1:43:07 J's Gratitude for Zack 1:45:22 LNP Merch Store 1:47:20 Next Week’s Guests Preview (Simon Wells, Frank Martin, Sean Bishop) 1:48:07 Upcoming Cars at AutoKennel 1:50:34 Outro 1:51:47