Ted Lekas, former producer of KLOS' Mark & Brian show talks about the highlights of the past Christmas Shows
Tue Dec 23 2025
As the executive producer of KLOS' legendary Mark & Brian Show, Ted Lekas' typical day encouplassed managing talent, publicists, reporters, promotions, researching news stories and celebrity gossip, coordinating ticket give-aways, website promotions and booking guests. He led a daily brainstorming seassion with the team, contributing ideas for new sketches, show segments and events.
The not as typical days were producing events including ten Mark & Brian Christmas Variety Shows, remote broadcasts and live Amphithetare shows that headlined the likes of Bon Jovi, Melissa Etheridge and Foreigner. As Mark Brian have said, "Ted is a world class producer, he solves problems before they happen, his attention to detail is unparalled, and he never gets flustered."
For this holiday season, we thought it would be fun to bring Ted into our studio and discuss his trails and tribulations of putting together the Mark & Brian Christmas Shows and talk about the ups and downs of the highly complicated holiday tradition.
And, as a special bonus, we have added a few Mark & Brian holiday bits to the end of the podcast. So stay through the credits for more fun.
Find show notes which include videos and photos of past Mark & Brian Christmas Variety Shows. plus links to Ted's website (where you can find the many of the live music performances) at: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks
Rita & CW also featuring Mark & Brian as past guest on the podcast. Listen to those episodes where ever you found this one!
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As the executive producer of KLOS' legendary Mark & Brian Show, Ted Lekas' typical day encouplassed managing talent, publicists, reporters, promotions, researching news stories and celebrity gossip, coordinating ticket give-aways, website promotions and booking guests. He led a daily brainstorming seassion with the team, contributing ideas for new sketches, show segments and events. The not as typical days were producing events including ten Mark & Brian Christmas Variety Shows, remote broadcasts and live Amphithetare shows that headlined the likes of Bon Jovi, Melissa Etheridge and Foreigner. As Mark Brian have said, "Ted is a world class producer, he solves problems before they happen, his attention to detail is unparalled, and he never gets flustered." For this holiday season, we thought it would be fun to bring Ted into our studio and discuss his trails and tribulations of putting together the Mark & Brian Christmas Shows and talk about the ups and downs of the highly complicated holiday tradition. And, as a special bonus, we have added a few Mark & Brian holiday bits to the end of the podcast. So stay through the credits for more fun. Find show notes which include videos and photos of past Mark & Brian Christmas Variety Shows. plus links to Ted's website (where you can find the many of the live music performances) at: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks Rita & CW also featuring Mark & Brian as past guest on the podcast. Listen to those episodes where ever you found this one!