Jimmy Kimmel Live! Episode 4.165 Don Rickles, Nick and Aaron Carter, The Hold Steady

In this episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes a legendary lineup of guests. Comedy icon Don Rickles sits down for a characteristically sharp and irreverent interview, delivering his signature insult comedy and trading playful barbs with Kimmel. The conversation touches on Rickles' storied career and his enduring reputation as the "Merchant of Venom." Later, pop culture takes center stage as brothers Nick Carter and Aaron Carter appear together, discussing their sibling dynamic, musical projects, and the unique experience of growing up in the spotlight as members of the Backstreet Boys and as a solo artist respectively. The musical guest for the evening is indie rock band The Hold Steady, who perform a high-energy set that brings their signature storytelling and bar-band rock sound to the stage. The episode balances nostalgic comedy with contemporary music, offering a varied and entertaining late-night experience.