More Americans are smoking weed than ever before, a Supreme Court Justice and the Speaker of the House have both flown a flag associated with Christian nationalism and the Jan 6 insurrection, and Donald Trump thinks President Biden will drop out of the presidential race before November. Chris Hemsworth tells Stephen how significant the "Mad Max" movies are to Australians, and how honored he is to be playing a villain in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” which hits theaters Friday. To learn more about li...
May 24, 2024•27 min
Conservatives are freaking out over the revelation that the FBI was authorized to use deadly force when they raided Mar-a-Lago looking for classified documents, President Biden’s campaign is hiring a meme page manager to help him reach young people, and a new documentary about queer behavior in the animal world is stoking controversy. The fabulous Anya Taylor-Joy joins Stephen to talk about the challenges she faced as a person with no driving experience starring in a movie where her character dr...
May 23, 2024•24 min
Trump's defense team rested after their final witness sparred with the judge, the presumptive GOP nominee posted a campaign ad featuring Nazi terminology, and seafood chain Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy. GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning superstar Billie Eilish grew up literally surrounded by music, playing guitar and singing Beatles songs with her parents and her brother Finneas. Head over to The Late Show's YouTube channel to see Billie Eilish perform “Lunch” from her new album, ‘Hit Me Hard...
May 22, 2024•31 min
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blames his wife for the insurrectionist flag that flew in front of their home after January 6, 2020, Donald Trump wants President Biden to take a drug test before they debate, and Arizona prosecutors served Rudy Giuliani indictment papers at his 80th birthday party. Emmy Award-winner Sarah Paulson is starring in a hit play and just had her portrait hung at legendary Broadway haunt Sardi’s, so it’s ok if she takes a moment to self-celebrate. Catch her show, “App...
May 21, 2024•22 min
“Bridgerton” star Claudia Jessie tells Stephen the painful tale of breaking her wrist on set, and explains how they covered up her cast in the final episodes of Season 2. Watch the first four episodes of “Bridgerton” Season 3 on Netflix 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...
May 20, 2024•10 min
Meanwhile... You can grab new Eggo-branded high tops while supplies last, Stephen has to give “the talk” to older Americans, Wendy’s is giving out free nuggets on Wednesdays, a judge in Texas ruled that tacos are Mexican-style sandwiches, a Florida man was apprehended after stealing Pokémon cards, and Stephen reports on America’s rapidly shrinking attention spans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...
May 19, 2024•13 min
Comedian Michelle Buteau tells Stephen the first joke she wrote as an aspiring stand-up, and encourages everyone to come out to Radio City Music Hall on June 6th when she will become the first woman to tape a comedy special on that legendary stage. Her new film “Babes” opens in theaters this Friday. 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...
May 18, 2024•9 min
MAGA congressmen attended Trump’s hush money trial to support the defendant, New York’s mayor Eric Adams has a new plan to deal with the city’s rat problem, and a runaway raccoon won the hearts of pro soccer fans. If you don’t know whether he prefers dogs or cats, or which action movie is his favorite, do you really know comedy legend David Letterman? Watch as Stephen probes the mind of his “The Late Show” predecessor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
May 17, 2024•21 min
President Biden and Donald Trump will go head to head in two televised debates, Secretary of State Antony Blinken thought Ukrainians would be cheered up by a performance of “Rockin’ in the Free World,” and another yacht was sunk by orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar. Arizona officials say they can’t find Rudy Giuliani, despite the disgraced former mayor announcing his location every time he goes live on social media. And when Emmy Award-winning journalist George Stephanopoulos interviews GOP lawma...
May 16, 2024•32 min
Michael Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial reveals a man who likes to act like a mafia boss, Melania Trump suggested her husband brush off the “Access Hollywood” tape as “locker room talk,” and the former president’s congressional allies are giving dumb speeches outside the courthouse. Jennifer Hudson learned to never wear her house shoes out at night after she found herself underdressed at a Diana Ross concert. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays nationwide. To learn more about ...
May 15, 2024•24 min
Stephen Colbert is 60 years old today, Michael Cohen’s unfiltered TikTok live streams could undermine the prosecution’s case against Donald Trump, and the MAGA faithful gathered at the Jersey Shore to hear the former president speak about hot dogs and Hannibal Lecter. Next, old pals Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert revive "Even Stevphen," a beloved bit from their time at “The Daily Show” before launching into an EXTENDED interview where the longtime friends and creative partners reminisce about ...
May 14, 2024•37 min
As a Senior Correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Desi Lydic has produced some truly crazy field pieces, none of which would have been possible without the rulebook created by the one and only Stephen Colbert. Watch her on “The Daily Show” airing weeknights on Comedy Central. 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...
May 13, 2024•13 min
Meanwhile... Fans of Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter" album are going to love the new sauce at Arby’s, a Tesla fan got hurt doing research on his Cybertruck, it’s easier than ever to find out where the Mister Softee truck will be, a new vodka is filtered through space rocks, heavily processed foods might kill you, and another Boeing plane suffered equipment failure. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
May 12, 2024•11 min
The star of the CBS comedy "The Neighborhood" stops by to celebrate the news that the show has been picked up for a seventh season, and to give Stephen a taste of what his Las Vegas residency with Toni Braxton is like. The season finale of "The Neighborhood" is streaming on Paramount+. 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...
May 11, 2024•9 min
Stormy Daniels landed a few verbal punches during her testimony in Trump’s hush money trial, the former president hosted NFT buyers for a meal at Mar-a-Lago, CBS could be auctioned off if Paramount is sold, and there’s no end to the fascination around the worm that ate a portion of RFK Jr.’s brain. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or which action movie is his favorite, do you really know “The Fall Guy” star Ryan Gosling? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
May 10, 2024•23 min
We are digging in to RFK Jr.'s brain worm saga, and Jen Psaki discusses Trump’s hush money case, and the importance of audiences understanding both the former president’s actions as well as the implications for his character. 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...
May 09, 2024•33 min
Stormy Daniels testified about her one night stand with Donald Trump, Stephen breaks down his favorite looks from the Met Gala, and a Chinese zoo got caught trying to pass off dogs as pandas. Emmy-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish tells Stephen where she gets her trademark confidence. Stick around for more with Tiffany Haddish and check out her new book, “I Curse You with Joy,” available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
May 08, 2024•25 min
Donald Trump spent his weekend making his Vice Presidential hopefuls debase themselves in front of GOP donors, Gov. Kristi Noem lied about meeting Kim Jong Un, and the parent company of this network is reportedly in merger talks with Sony. Proud papa Ethan Hawke talks about the complexities of Flannery O’Connor, the subject of his new film, and the joys of working on the film with his daughter Maya Hawke. “Wildcat” is in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
May 07, 2024•26 min
Emmy Award-winner Phil Keoghan returns to The Late Show to celebrate the 36th season of his hit show, “The Amazing Race,” and to chat with Stephen about the many wonders of his home country, New Zealand. Watch “The Amazing Race” on Wednesday nights at 9:30 on CBS! 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...
May 06, 2024•11 min
Meanwhile… A lucky cat was returned to her owners after spending six days stuck in an Amazon box, a boy in the UK is the world’s greatest seagull screecher, the makers of a vegan cheese beat dairy-based rivals to win a prestigious competition, Airbnb created a replica of the old man’s house from “Up,” an unidentified New Yorker drew a huge crowd to watch him eat cheese balls, Drew Barrymore wrote out a list of her sexual partners and then lost the list, and Sprite introduced a cool new flavor. T...
May 05, 2024•14 min
Actor and stand-up comedian Hannah Einbinder reveals some deeply personal and facets of her personality, including her obsession with mushrooms and her undying love for the Philadelphia Eagles. Watch Hannah in the third season of "Hacks," premiering on Max this Thursday. 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...
May 04, 2024•9 min
While Donald Trump snoozes in court, his former lawyer Michael Cohen is mocking him on TikTok. Elsewhere, Governor Kristi Noem tried to explain away her puppy murder story, and another Boeing aircraft lost a crucial part mid-flight. The amazing John Leguizamo tells Stephen the true story of terrible crimes committed against Native American families, which he depicts in his new series, “The Green Veil,” available now at http://www.thenetwork.stream . To learn more about listener data and our priv...
May 03, 2024•26 min
President Biden may be easing marijuana restrictions to boost his flagging support among young people, Donald Trump can’t stay awake in court during his hush money trial, and ABC fired weatherman Rob Marciano over anger management issues. With confessed puppy murderer Kristi Noem on the outs, speculation about Trump’s choice of running mate has turned to North Dakota governor Doug Burgum. If you don’t know her favorite action movie, or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know come...
May 02, 2024•26 min
The judge in Trump’s hush money trial threatened to jail the former president for violating his gag order, pro-Palestinian protests continue to ramp up on college campuses, and a Senate candidate from West Virginia is running some bizarre campaign ads. Jeff Daniels shares his personal experiences of being tempted by the intoxicating effects of Hollywood stardom, and why he sees similar fame-chasing behavior among politicians like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz. Watch Jeff’s latest project...
May 01, 2024•25 min
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem admitted to murdering her 14-month-old puppy, the former president is suspected of passing gas while snoozing in court, and there are new revelations from National Enquirer publisher David Pecker’s testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Jean Smart says performing real stand-up comedy is “too scary,” but she loves doing it for an audience of extras paid to laugh on the set of “Hacks,” which returns for a third season this Thursday on Max. To learn more abo...
Apr 30, 2024•26 min
Activist, author and acting legend George Takei shares the gut-wrenching story of his family’s experience during WWII, when racism and war hysteria led the United States government to imprison 125,000 Japanese-Americans in internment camps. His new book, “My Lost Freedom,” chronicles his family’s experience in a way that makes it easy for parents to teach their children about this dark period in America’s recent history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
Apr 29, 2024•10 min
Meanwhile… Heinz wants Chicago residents to put ketchup on their hot dogs, ugly shoes are more popular than ever, New York is trying a new approach to pest control, and a fancy wine club requires a steep membership fee and a vibe check. 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...
Apr 28, 2024•7 min
Stephen and his podcast producer Becca wrap up another week of extra special introductions on the Pod Show by discussing everything that Stephen Colbert loves to watch in his free time, from Reid Scott on "Veep," to Meg Ryan rom-coms and a British TV show about a farm veterinarian trying to have it all. Check out Reid Scott’s latest film, “The Idea of You,” on Prime Video starting May 2nd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...
Apr 27, 2024•17 min
Stephen and podcast producer Becca are in the booth all week long recording special introductions to even special-er podcasts. In this intro, Stephen talks about what it's like to sit down with a master like 16-time GRAMMY winner, Paul Simon, for a wide-ranging interview touching on topics like his childhood love of rock and roll, his favorite (and least favorite!) Paul Simon songs, his thought process while writing “Darling Lorraine,” and the dream that inspired his latest album, the subject of...
Apr 26, 2024•37 min
Stephen and his podcast producer Becca talk about their coworker's famous cookie recipe that made it into his new cookbook, and swap more stories about baking and The Barefoot Contessa before launching into another exclusive Audience Questions podcast. In this latest compilation, Stephen answers hard-hitting questions about potatoes, cookies, his relationship with his stage manager, his favorite Daily Show field piece, and more. Stephen & Evie's new cookbook, "Does This Taste Funny?" is avai...
Apr 25, 2024•14 min
