The hilarious Maria Bamford returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about her approach to joining cults and how she protects her mental health. Maria’s book, “Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult,” is available now and her new stand-up special, “Local Act,” premieres December 12th. 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...
Nov 18, 2023•11 min
An ethics probe into Rep. George Santos reported that he committed fraud, but he won’t be expelled from Congress. Elsewhere, the GOP-led House is the least productive in a century and President Biden explained his cautious approach to trusting China’s leader. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl talks about the long list of ruined careers and courtroom losses that follow the former president. Stick around for more with Jonathan Karl and check out his book, “Tired of Winning: Don...
Nov 17, 2023•29 min
GOP infighting has turned the halls of Congress into a fight club, the U.S. and China set low expectations for the Biden-Xi meeting, and the new House Speaker took heat from his own party after passing a government spending bill with help from Democrats. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti sends a personalized plea to the one and only Cher. Stick around for more with Paul Giamatti and check out his film, “The Holdovers,” in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
Nov 16, 2023•27 min
The former president is sending loud and clear signals that a second Trump term would be a fascist nightmare, complete with mass immigration raids and internment camps. In Washington, Sen. Bernie Sanders diffused a physical confrontation between a fellow Senator and the head of the Teamsters. And author & journalist Rachel Maddow tells Stephen that former president Trump is deliberately using dehumanizing language against his opponents and inviting critics to label him a fascist as he seeks ...
Nov 15, 2023•33 min
America’s favorite couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought their romance on tour to her concert in Argentina, Sen. Tim Scott dropped out of the presidential race, and Donald Trump is planning a second term fueled by revenge. Stephen travels to Malibu to the home of legendary singer, actor and director Barbra Streisand to talk about the release of her memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
Nov 14, 2023•40 min
Our dear friend Christine Baranski stops and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Plus, Baranski's show "The Gilded Age" highlights the battle between old money and new money in 1880s New York City, and all of the costumes are painfully accurate to the time period (Original Air Date: January 19th, 2022). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Nov 13, 2023•18 min
Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” Listen as Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert talk all things Elvis Presley, Austin Butler, and in this Pod Show exclusive bonus moment, Hanks shares what it was like to be among the first household names to be hit by COVID in early 2020 in Australia along with his wife, Rita Wilson (Original Air Date: June 16th, 2022). To learn more about listener data and our p...
Nov 12, 2023•30 min
Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to today's Colbert Classic: Ziwe is the star of the late night show "Ziwe" on Showtime but before that, she got her start as an intern at "The Colbert Report" (Original Air Date: June 8th, 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...
Nov 11, 2023•13 min
Stephen welcomes our Pod Show listeners to another Colbert Classic this week with some insight on why he prefers being behind the desk on a late night show. Then Conan O'Brien flips the script and interviews Stephen on his own set. Listen for Stephen's story about how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped him celebrate he and Evie's 25th marriage anniversary (Original Air Date: November 1st, 2019). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Nov 10, 2023•14 min
In another Pod Show exclusive introduction, Stephen continues his guessing game for this week's Late Show Pod Show episodes, but first takes a moment to quiz his producer on how she takes her Chicago hot dogs. Then the amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Halloween 2023 (Originally Aired October 31st, 2023). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Nov 09, 2023•13 min
Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to this Colbert Classic for Pod Show listeners before throwing to this Election Day combo: First, Jon Stewart and Stephen sing an original tune for a timely reminder of the importance of casting your vote, featuring Hamilton's Javier Muñoz (Original Air Date: November 7th, 2016). Next, John Oliver spoke to Stephen in 2020 about the first American election he could vote in since he became an American citizen, and he said he nearly burst out cryin...
Nov 08, 2023•24 min
With a special Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging extended conversation that includes a peek into the Obama family's private life, her thoughts on the Jan 6th insurrection, and the message to young people contained in her new book, "The Light We Carry," which is available everywhere now (Original Air Date: November 14th, 2022). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Nov 07, 2023•36 min
Melissa Etheridge says some fans buy tickets to her Broadway musical without realizing that the GRAMMY-winning rock legend actually stars in the show. “Melissa Etheridge: My Window” is on Broadway until November 19th, find tickets and more information at: https://melissaetheridge.com. 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...
Nov 06, 2023•10 min
Meanwhile… A Taco Bell employee was spotted getting a haircut at work, rapper Lil Wayne’s wax figure is terrifying, Pepper X is the world’s hottest chili pepper, New York City has fewer rats than LA and Chicago, our dear friend Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire, Doordash warned customers to tip or get their food late, and fake cops are pulling people over in Florida. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...
Nov 05, 2023•13 min
Stephen pops out onto 53rd Street and joins Willie Nelson on his fabled tour bus for an intimate conversation about his life in music, including Willie’s incredible 90th birthday party which was captured for a special that will air on December 17th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS! In this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, hear Willie Nelson tell Stephen about his first performance and first job as a disc jockey! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...
Nov 04, 2023•11 min
Stephen examines an extra-long Canadian zucchini, looks at courtroom sketches of Donald Trump’s children testifying at their father's civil trial, and thanks Congress for voting not to expel Republican Rep. George Santos. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show and gives Stephen an update on some of the megaprojects he’s overseeing as a result of President Biden’s infrastructure law. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Nov 03, 2023•26 min
Stephen tries out Gov. DeSantis’s cowboy boots trick, the former president’s five court cases are chasing him down the campaign trail, and the current president issued an executive order to protect us from the dangers of artificial intelligence. Next up, Stephen makes a very special announcement - comedian Taylor Tomlinson will host the new late night series, “After Midnight,” which will air following The Late Show starting in early 2024! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show and disc...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min
Barbie is this year’s most popular Halloween costume, the new Speaker of the House’s wife Kelly Johnson is a counselor who equates being gay with bestiality. CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson joins Stephen to discuss the new Speaker of the House and the fragile state of politics in America. Watch “CBS News Prime Time with John Dickerson” on the CBS News app. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...
Nov 01, 2023•31 min
Pence dropped out of the presidential race and his old boss wants his endorsement, and Rep. Mike Johnson believes Earth was created a mere 6,000 years ago. Hollywood legend Henry Winkler says his iconic character Arthur Fonzarelli had a few notes for him upon reading the first draft of his new memoir. “Being Henry” 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://podcastch...
Oct 31, 2023•26 min
Stephen is delighted to welcome one of his favorite directors, the Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter. They discuss his 1982 classic film, “The Thing,” and peek into Carpenter’s directing process for his latest project, “Suburban Screams” (Original Air Date: Thursday, October 26th). 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 30, 2023•13 min
Meanwhile… Taylor Swift continues to dominate the conversation amongst football fans, Whoopi Goldberg made a secret visit to The Vatican, and John Stamos found out the hard way to never leave your girlfriend alone with Tony Danza (Original Air Date: October 23rd, 2023). Next up, Stephen Colbert brings you the latest from the world of science, where researchers are working to prevent avian flu, finding new ways to treat erectile dysfunction, and testing the limits of artificial intelligence (Orig...
Oct 29, 2023•13 min
Comedian Mae Martin has an amazing family, and a mom who loves “Lord of the Rings” almost as much as Stephen Colbert. Mae’s comedy special “SAP” is available on Netflix and you can listen to “Handsome” wherever you get your podcasts (Original Air Date: Wednesday, October 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...
Oct 28, 2023•8 min
The new Speaker of the House is an election denier known for his anti-LGBTQ viewpoints, a new Senate report details secret gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Stephen traces the link between the devastating loss of life in Lewiston, Maine, and years of chronic inaction on the part of our elected leaders. Next, Congressman George Santos, who was recently indicted on 23 federal charges, joins Stephen to offer perfectly good excuses for his actions. Special thanks to our dear friend...
Oct 27, 2023•29 min
The newly elected Speaker of the House played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 election and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows appears to have flipped on his old boss. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads join Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “Stop Making Sense.” David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth share stories from the earliest days of the band, including moments that weren’t show...
Oct 26, 2023•38 min
The House GOP failed again to choose a Speaker, another Trump co-defendant took a plea deal in Georgia, and the former president made an incredible discovery mid-speech. Comedian Jim Gaffigan thinks Pat Sajak is a great guy, but doesn’t think he should have been paid to host “Wheel of Fortune.” Tickets to his “Barely Alive” tour are on sale now, and you can watch “Dark Pale” on Prime. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Oct 25, 2023•34 min
Stephen Colbert is back, and the House of Representatives still doesn’t have a speaker, the former president is watching his co-defendants cut plea deals in Georgia, and the former VP can’t create much excitement for his 2024 presidential run. Lindsay Mendez, Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe are having a grand time starring together in Broadway’s newest smash hit, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Catch the show at The Hudson Theatre through March 24th! To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Oct 24, 2023•32 min
Are you in a situationship, or afraid your date might be roaching you? Our host is here to give names to undefined relationship types in this installment of 'Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert' (Original Air Date: November 1, 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 23, 2023•6 min
Keegan-Michael Key was one of two people weeping uncontrollably at a play in New York. The other was Stephen Colbert (Original Air Date: January 8, 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
Oct 22, 2023•15 min
Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Stephen for this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and tells him about a Valentine's Day snafu between him, his sweetheart, and a new sweater (Original Air Date: February 14, 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 21, 2023•18 min
Evie McGee Colbert stops by to celebrate three decades of being married to our host, in a special extended anniversary edition of The Late Show’s First Drafts (Original Air Date: October 9, 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 20, 2023•14 min
