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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The #1 show in late night delivered straight to your ears, every day. Keep up with all the whip-smart writing, hilarious monologues, and revealing conversations with celebrity guests, only on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert. Late Show Pod Show listeners can use discount code "TLS20” for 20% off all The Late Show with Stephen Colbert products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35/10:35c on CBS or stream it on Paramount+.

Episodes

Stephen Presents: President Jimmy Carter

Stephen gets to talk to the most powerful people in the country as host of The Late Show, among other Meat Lover's perks. Then, the 39th President of the United States and 'Faith' author Jimmy Carter told Stephen he prays for Donald Trump. Whether those prayers are being answered is another question (Original Air Date: March 30th, 2018). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc...

Jul 03, 202515 min

Stephen Presents: Community Calendar

Stephen covers the origin of The Late Show Sea Captains softball team and tells the story of The Late Show's first trial episode in Monroe, Michigan in this podcast exclusive introduction to John Cena's Community Calendar! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 202514 min

Stephen Presents: Cyndi Lauper

GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony-winning superstar Cyndi Lauper gifted Stephen a pink wig and invites the world to come see the combination of art and music that is going to make her farewell tour the best show she's ever put on. Grab tickets for the final leg of the "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Farewell Tour on her website! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 01, 202511 min

Kerry Condon | 'F1'

Oscar-nominated actress Kerry Condon gives Stephen a peek behind the scenes of the production for her new film, "F1," where she shares a romantic moment with her co-star Brad Pitt. "F1" is in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 20259 min

What's Going On Over There | Lifeguard Dog

American television host Stephen Colbert checks in on the world in his long-running international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" Originally aired June 17th, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 20257 min

Idris Elba (Extended)

Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is passionate about his side gig as a world-famous DJ who played Coachella this year. His latest film, "Heads of State," is available on Prime Video starting July 2nd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202512 min

Stephen Presents: Late Show Book Club | 'Orbital'

Late Show Book Club chats with Samantha Harvey, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel, "Orbital," our June book club pick. Find out which book Harvey would take into space with her, the significance of the International Space Station being deorbited in 2030, and her advice for aspiring writers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202513 min

Clarissa Ward | A Mayor Development

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won a stunning victory in New York City’s mayoral primary, beating disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo. Elsewhere, corporations are shamefully backing away from their supposed commitments to supporting the LGBTQ+ community. CNN’S Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Stephen remotely from Amman, Jordan to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East including what civilians in Iran and Israel are doing to pick up the pieces after the w...

Jun 26, 202532 min

John Cena | Keepin' It 100°

President Trump expressed frustration over continued fighting between Israel and Iran after he announced a ceasefire deal, new intelligence suggests that America’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities did not achieve its objective, and FEMA is paying to build a new ICE detention facility in the middle of the Florida Everglades. The rumors are true! Actor and 17-time WWE champion John Cena confirms that he will compete in his final wrestling events this year. Watch “Heads of State” on Prime Video ...

Jun 25, 202530 min

Zohran Mamdani & Brad Lander (Extended)

The president announced America’s bunker-busting attack on Iran in a strange late night speech, after approving the strike based on “a feeling” over actual intelligence, and regime change in Iran appears to be on the table. And hear Stephen Colbert’s extended, uncut interview with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, two of the leading mayoral candidates in the New York City Democratic primary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Jun 24, 202543 min

Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth argues that the money spent on President Trump's birthday parade could have been put to better use, funding scholarships for military children. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202511 min

Meanwhile | Gen Z Loves Pickles

Meanwhile... A cute baby raccoon was rescued from bad weather in Massachusetts, the hottest new food flavor is dill pickle, and a restaurant on Long Island pardoned a lobster named Lorenzo and set him free. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 22, 20257 min

Rep. Maxwell Frost (Extended)

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost tells Stephen why Governor Ron DeSantis is acting more extreme than ever, and why unlawful ICE detentions are tearing apart families in his state. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 202512 min

Paul Simon (Extended) | It's Not The Heat, It's The Stupidity

The president tried to halt observances of the Juneteenth holiday but Americans celebrated anyway, the FDA is scrapping guidelines on daily alcohol limits, we’re in for a very hot weekend across the country, and a special nuke-proof plane was spotted landing in Washington, D.C. as Trump contemplates bombing Iran. Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon sits for an extended, wide-ranging interview with Stephen Colbert that touches on the meaning behind the lyrics on his latest album, ‘Seven Ps...

Jun 20, 202534 min

Allison Williams | Will He Or War He?!

President Trump is focused on redecorating the White House while the world waits to know if he will bomb Iran, Israel’s prime minister freaked out the president with a blood-soaked gift, and the MAGA world is being torn in half by a fight between war hawks like Ted Cruz and isolationists like Tucker Carlson. Should Americans have to put up with gangs of unaccountable ICE thugs roaming our streets doing whatever they want? And should Defense Secretary Hegseth be forced to answer whether he’s give...

Jun 19, 202531 min

Nate Bargatze | OMG7

President Trump appears ready to officially enter the Israel-Iran war, you can tell the Pentagon is on a war footing because of all the pizza they ordered, Stephen shares a decade-old photo of his writers room on the day Donald Trump came down the golden escalator, and fans of the president’s merch have a raft of new collectables to spend their cash on. Acclaimed stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been tapped to host the Emmy Awards this year, Sunday, Sept. 14 on CBS, so he now faces a challeng...

Jun 18, 202525 min

Mariska Hargitay | Tanks For Nothing

President Trump’s birthday parade featured low turnout and squeaky tanks, the champagne was flowing over at Fox News, and over five million Americans hit the streets to protest against the president’s despotic behavior. Emmy-winner Mariska Hargitay took advantage of her downtime during the pandemic and emerged with a film that is a thrilling portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, one of the most acclaimed actors and sex symbols of her time. “My Mom Jayne” comes out June 27th on HBO and Max. To ...

Jun 17, 202526 min

Eva Victor | "Sorry, Baby"

Writer and director Eva Victor nerds out with Stephen Colbert over their Chicago improv comedy roots, then tells our host how they came to write, direct and star in the critically-acclaimed film, "Sorry, Baby." Watch the film in select theaters June 27th and opening everywhere July 25th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202510 min

Meanwhile | Sound of Science: Antique Condom

Meanwhile... America's sweetheart Kristin Chenoweth gave new meaning to the term "fur baby," a hungry elephant gently broke into a grocery store for a snack, and Stephen marvels at the discovery of a 200-year-old condom. And science-lover Stephen Colbert brings you the latest science news in his long-running science-focused segment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch...

Jun 15, 202514 min

First Drafts Father's Day 2025

Stephen and Evie Colbert go searching for the perfect Father's Day card. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 20258 min

John C. Reilly | Drama King

President Trump’s birthday parade may be scuttled by bad weather, fans of democracy are planning “No Kings” marches for this Saturday, a group of drag queens made their presence felt at the Kennedy Center’s opening night, and a new tell-all book makes the 1970s-era NPR newsroom sound like quite a party. ohn C. Reilly tells Stephen about the decades-long process of finding love songs and stashing them away for a project that would eventually become his new album, “What’s Not to Love?” Watch him p...

Jun 13, 202530 min

Colman Domingo | Flaw Enforcement

California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that President Trump plans to send troops to any state he perceives as an enemy, ICE raided a major meatpacking plant in Nebraska, and the president announced he’s reversing Congress’s decision to remove Confederate names from military forts. Emmy-winner Colman Domingo stops by to catch up about his many projects, including a Nat King Cole biopic, the final season of “Euphoria,” and a new Netflix series called “The Four Seasons” which stars Domingo and cou...

Jun 12, 202524 min

Nicolle Wallace | The Fascist And The Furious

President Trump claims he’s not throwing himself a birthday parade, he sent Marines to Los Angeles in a major escalation of his attack on the city’s residents, and taxpayers are already on the hook for $134 million to cover the military deployment. MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace joins Stephen to discuss President Trump’s dangerous second term agenda including the administration’s current attack on the people of California. New episodes of Nicolle’s podcast, “The Best People,” are released every Monday....

Jun 11, 202527 min

William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson | On Thin ICE

Los Angeles residents pushed back against President Trump’s authoritarian immigration raids this past weekend after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller pushed ICE officials to increase the pace of their deportations. Expect exploration of the spiritual, geographical and medical realms in the new stage show from William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Find tickets to their “Rocking” tour here: https://rockingwithbillandneil.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Jun 10, 202533 min

Cristin Milioti | "The Penguin"

Accomplished actor Cristin Milioti bonds with Stephen over their shared love of Joni Mitchell and "Jesus Christ Superstar," and she shares the joy she felt while wearing outrageous costumes for her role in HBO's "The Penguin," a new series that takes place in the "Batman" universe. "The Penguin" is available now on Max. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...

Jun 09, 20259 min

Meanwhile | Are Men Ok?

Meanwhile... A nun is going viral for her dope beatboxing skills, the Colorado Rockies are making history for the wrong reasons, and a study claims that kissing can spread depression and anxiety. Next, Stephen Colbert dives deep into the manosphere to take a look at some of the man-fluencers who are teaching a new generation of Americans how to be “real” men. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Jun 08, 202512 min

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein shares an update on his state’s recovery from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, and warns that President Trump’s plans to downsize or eliminate FEMA will leave states unable to properly recover after natural disasters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 07, 202510 min

Cynthia Erivo | Bitter X's

A full-scale flame war has broken out between the world’s most famous besties causing their former buddy Kanye West to wade into the fray, and an intern is running Homeland Security’s terrorism prevention unit. The race to elect New York’s next mayor is in full swing and two of the leading candidates are as weird as it gets. GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony-winning actor and singer Cynthia Erivo won’t say who she’s rooting for this weekend when she hosts The Tony Awards on CBS, but she confirms that she ha...

Jun 06, 202531 min

Mark Hamill | Commander In Beef

After he was booted from the White House, Elon Musk called President Trump’s budget bill a “disgusting abomination,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene admitted she didn’t read the bill before voting for it, and the Trump administration is marking Pride month by curtailing federal protections for LGBTQ+ folks and removing gay icon Harvey Milk’s name from a Navy ship. Mark Hamill offers a blow-by-blow account of what happened when his pants fell all the way down while presenting an award on stage at the...

Jun 05, 202529 min

Jacinda Ardern | Photogen-Ick

America's intelligence chiefs are seeking a more engaging way to brief the president, the head of FEMA is cracking jokes about hurricane season, FBI Director Kash Patel probably looks bigger in person, and Tinder has a new minimum height setting. New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern argues that a good leader can wear their heart on their sleeve and connect to constituents on an emotional level. Stick around for more with the former prime minister and check out her memoir, "A Differ...

Jun 04, 202535 min
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