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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+.
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Meanwhile… Taylor Swift’s New Sauce

Meanwhile… Heinz is the latest brand trying to cash in on Taylor Swift’s megastardom, researchers warn that ice cream and potato chips are highly addictive, and a bear robbed a gas station in Canada. 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...

Oct 19, 20237 min

Ricky Velez & Pete Davidson Take Over The Late Show

Ricky Velez took over Stephen’s show and invited his friend Pete Davidson on as his first guest. Grab tickets for Ricky’s New York Comedy Festival show on November 7th here https://www.seetickets.us/event/Ricky..., and watch his HBO comedy special, “Here’s Everything,” streaming now (Original Air Date: Monday, October 16th, 2023). 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://podcastchoi...

Oct 18, 202312 min

Jada Pinkett Smith | Heir Jordan

Stephen caught Covid-19 (again) so he is hosting the show from home, Rep. Jim Jordan is bullying his House colleagues in the pursuit of votes, no one knows why Rep. George Santos was carrying an infant through the halls of Congress, and it’s Taylor Swift’s world, we’re just living in it. Jada Pinkett Smith opens up to Stephen about the status of her marriage to Will Smith, and what they went through together after Will’s infamous incident at The Oscars. Check out her new memoir, “Worthy,” availa...

Oct 17, 202327 min

Melissa Villaseñor (Extended)

Comedian and actress Melissa Villaseñor explains why she's holding a half-eaten donut in her amazing birthday photo with Kim Kardashian. Melissa’s book, “Whoops… I’m Awesome,” is available 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...

Oct 16, 202313 min

Meanwhile… Snoop Got Ed Sheeran High | Shower in Your Jeans

Meanwhile… Bostonians have the nation’s most annoying accent, a San Francisco bar will fine you if you vomit at brunch, Ed Sheeran got super high backstage with Snoop Dogg, Levi’s says you should wear your jeans in the shower, a dog named Cheeto is up for adoption, and controversy is swirling around Great Britain’s stupidest game. 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://podcastchoi...

Oct 15, 202313 min

Rep. Maxwell Frost

Florida’s freshman congressman, Rep. Maxwell Frost, makes his first visit to The Late Show and offers Stephen an inside look at the recent chaos among the House GOP. 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...

Oct 14, 202314 min

John Mulaney (Extended) | Scalise And Desist

The House GOP is reportedly considering a temporary 90-day speaker, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign, and the former president made a bold prediction for 2024. In this EXTENDED INTERVIEW, comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for the support and encouragement our host provided during an incredibly challenging time. The affection these two performers have for each other is evident as Mulaney tells Colbert what he learned about himself in recovery, how happy his life is now, and what he did to ...

Oct 13, 202336 min

Sen. John Fetterman | House Of The Rising Dunce

Rep. Steve Scalise is the GOP’s nominee for Speaker of the House, Rep. George Santos faces new federal charges for defrauding campaign donors, and Stephen has incredible news about a new Sasquatch sighting. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania talks about his experience with depression and explains how therapy turned him from a skeptic into an advocate for mental health treatment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...

Oct 12, 202328 min

Kerry Washington | R-F-Cray-Cray!

Faked photos and misleading videos about Israel and Hamas are proliferating on X, House Republicans are airing their internal grievances, and RFK Jr.’s siblings are urging Americans to steer clear of his campaign for president. Actor and best-selling author Kerry Washington says learning the truth about her biological father has brought the whole family closer together. Check out Kerry’s memoir, “Thicker Than Water,” available everywhere now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

Oct 11, 202322 min

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Sub-Thing To Talk About

The former president didn’t hesitate to share America’s classified military secrets with an Australian national who joined his private club, and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell’s finances are in shambles after years of peddling lies about the 2020 election. Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his first visit to The Late Show and kicks off his interview by sharing tips from his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life,” which is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

Oct 10, 202331 min

Drew Carey | Colbert Classic

Drew Carey stopped by to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Price Is Right," and tells Stephen the incredible story of getting an on-stage shoutout from Paul McCartney after the rock legend confessed his love for Drew's "trash" television show (Original Air Date: September 28th, 2021). 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...

Oct 09, 202315 min

Meanwhile | Diarrhea Plane, Elderly Skydiver

Meanwhile… America’s favorite Late Show segment is back! Join Stephen for a look back at stories we missed this summer in this brand new, hopefully-never-to-be-used-again sub-segment, Thenwhile. 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...

Oct 08, 202316 min

Cyborgasm | Fortune Feimster

Stephen Colbert loves technology almost as much as he loves his tech-focused segment, Cyborgasm! In this edition our host looks at overheating iPhones, the NYPD’s new robot cop, and people having sex in San Francisco’s driverless taxi cabs. And comedian Fortune Feimster became best buds with The Terminator while working on a project together, and Arnold insisted on offering her father some moral support after his recent heart surgery. Tickets for her “Live, Laugh, Love” tour are available now. T...

Oct 07, 202316 min

Bob Odenkirk (Extended) | Gaetz Of Wrath

Everyone who works with Rep. Matt Gaetz thinks he’s a sleaze, the former president says he’ll go to Capitol Hill to help select the next House Speaker, and Rudy Giuliani’s alleged drinking problem is under the microscope. Bob Odenkirk shares tales from the WGA picket lines and wonders what kind of dinner the auction winner expects. Stick around for more with Bob Odenkirk and check out his new book he made with his kids, “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes,” when it hits stores this Tuesday. To l...

Oct 06, 202327 min

Anderson Cooper | Burning Down The House

Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy took aim at Democrats at a press conference following his ouster, and Stephen has a theory about Commander Biden's behavior at the White House. Anderson Cooper joins Stephen for a three-part interview and offers his thoughts on the former president’s legal troubles. Check out his latest book, “Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...

Oct 05, 202332 min

John Oliver (Extended) | Speaker Of The Oust

Matt Gaetz was successful in his bid to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, and former president Trump posted a glowing review after watching The Late Show last night. Stephen welcomes his Strike Force Five co-host John Oliver in this extended cut of their conversation that kicks off with a rather dangerous stunt in the Ed Sullivan Theater. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Oct 04, 202332 min

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Extended) | Write Back Atcha!

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is back, and our host has a special two-part monologue to catch everyone up on the stories we missed over the summer, including those Canadian wildfires, the government admitting aliens are real, the former president’s many indictments, Taylor Swift’s reported romance with Travis Kelce, and the judge who told the former president he’s living in a fantasy world. Next, in a podcast-exclusive extended cut of their interview, Stephen engages his friend Neil deGrass...

Oct 03, 202348 min

Hank Azaria | H. Jon Benjamin

'Brockmire' star Hank Azaria remembers reading 'The Wizard of Oz' to his son, but cast all of the parts as 'Simpsons' characters (Original Air Date: April 5th, 2019). Best known for voicing lead characters in 'Archer' and 'Bob's Burgers,' H. Jon Benjamin has added jazz pianist to his resume with 'Well, I Should Have..." (Original Air Date: March 22nd, 2017). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...

Oct 02, 202321 min

Mavis Staples | Jeff Tweedy (Extended)

Singing legend Mavis Staples joins Stephen to talk about her extraordinary career (Original Air Date: February 22nd, 2016). Our good friend Jeff Tweedy returns to 'A Late Show' via Zoom in this extended interview to tell Stephen about the work he's been doing throughout quarantine. Listen as the Wilco frontman plays Stephen Colbert a brand new song that was inspired by our host's live monologue after the Presidential debate (Original Air Date: October 26th, 2020). To learn more about listener da...

Oct 01, 202322 min

Bryan Cranston | Aaron Paul

Bryan Cranston's role as Howard Beale in the Broadway rendition of 'Network' taught him something about feeling 'mad as hell' (Original Air Date: December 10th, 2018). Aaron Paul tells Stephen about the many times he thought he was being killed off "Breaking Bad" because of fake signals sent to him by co-star Bryan Cranston (Original Air Date: December 16th, 2019). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Sep 30, 202327 min

Carrie Underwood | Shania Twain

Before her trip to Hollywood to audition for 'American Idol', young Carrie Underwood from Checotah, Oklahoma had never been on an airplane (Original Air Date: October 3rd, 2019). The best selling female Country artist of all time, Shania Twain, joins Stephen to talk about her newest album and some of the younger artists she’s inspired, like her good friend Harry Styles (Original Air Date: January 4th, 2023). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

Sep 29, 202322 min

Meanwhile | Marc Maron

Meanwhile... Kim Kardashian has settled her case with the SEC, and grown-ups will soon have their own, age-appropriate, Happy Meal offerings at McDonald's (Original Air Date: October 4th, 2022). 'WTF' host Marc Maron has been bringing his podcast guests up to a bedroom while his infamous garage is under construction (Original Air Date: August 12th, 2019). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Sep 28, 202318 min

Salma Hayek Pinaut | Eva Longoria

'Beatriz at Dinner' star Salma Hayek Pinault turned the sometimes-stuffy gala dinner at Cannes Film Festival into a mariachi band extravaganza (Original Air Date: June 6th, 2017). Eva Longoria shows off the cocktail-making skills she gained during the pandemic, pouring Stephen a drink made with her own tequila, Casa Del Sol (Original Air Date: March 12th, 2023). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ch...

Sep 27, 202320 min

John Legend | Reba McEntire

"The Voice" Coach John Legend proves he can make even the most mundane things sound sexy, and The Queen of Country Reba McEntire tells the story of her first paid gig singing for nickels in Wyoming. John Legend originally aired April 25th, 2017; Reba McEntire originally aired February 20th, 2019. 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...

Sep 26, 202322 min

Meanwhile | Pedro Pascal

Meanwhile... France claims cocaine will not protect you from the coronavirus (Original Air Date: March 11th, 2020). And Pedro Pascal prepped for his role in 'Narcos' by training alongside real DEA agents, making fake drug deals and fearing for his life (Original Air Date: August 29th, 2016). 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...

Sep 25, 202316 min

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone stuck to his guns when he was trying to sell the screenplay for "Rocky," refusing to give it up unless he was given the title role, even though he says was a "terrible choice" (Original Air Date: November 23rd, 2015). 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...

Sep 24, 202313 min

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson

Rapper and business mogul Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has a new champagne on the market 'for winners only,' and is jealous of Stephen's big smooch from Dame Helen Mirren (Original Air Date: January 11th, 2019). 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...

Sep 23, 202317 min

America Ferrera | Shailene Woodley

America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of "Gentefied," the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs (Original Air Date: November 17th, 2021). And after protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline, HBO star Shailene Woodley posed for what wasn't your average celebrity selfie (Original Air Date: February 13th, 2017). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

Sep 22, 202319 min

Olivia Colman & Gillian Anderson

Stephen delights in discussing accents and acting with Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth, and Gillian Anderson, who plays Margaret Thatcher, in season four of "The Crown" (Original Air Date: November 11th, 2020). 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...

Sep 21, 202316 min

Benedict Cumberbatch | Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars

Stephen and Benedict Cumberbatch consider the mysteries of the universe (our universe, not Marvel's), and Doctor Strange recalls his influential stint in Tibet where he taught English at a Buddhist monastery (Original Air Date: May 18th, 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sep 20, 202319 min
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