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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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Dr. Francis Collins

Former NIH director Dr. Francis Collins tells Stephen that more lives could have been saved during the pandemic if Americans had been less skeptical about getting vaccinated, and if government officials had done a better job communicating about its benefits. His book, "The Road to Wisdom," 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...

Sep 21, 202410 min

Anderson Cooper | Swing Fever

The GOP nominee for governor in North Carolina is a hot mess, there’s a new ad targeting young white male voters, and the former president is trying to scare New Yorkers into voting for him. Author, podcaster and award-winning journalist Anderson Cooper reflects on the first interview he did for his “All There Is” podcast featuring our host Stephen Colbert. Keep watching for more with Anderson Cooper and listen to the third season “All There Is” premiering October 9th. To learn more about listen...

Sep 20, 202430 min

Rachel Maddow (Extended) | Rate News

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut was popular with investors, polling shows young people prefer VP Kamala Harris over her opponent, and Melania Trump released a bizarre video defending her decades-old nude photos. Rachel Maddow’s new documentary tells the story of one-time Trump henchman Lev Parnas and his efforts to create fake controversy for the Biden family in the run-up to the 2020 election. “From Russia With Lev” premieres this Friday on MSNBC. To learn more about listener data and o...

Sep 19, 202434 min

Jeremy Strong | Poll Lotta Love

A deranged man is in custody for attempting to shoot Donald Trump, the former president went after presidential debate moderator David Muir, and Sen. J.D. Vance admits he made up the story about immigrants eating pets in order to get media attention. Emmy and Tony-winning actor Jeremy Strong returns to The Late Show with a preview of his new film about the relationship between Donald Trump and his one-time mentor, the lawyer Roy Cohn. Stick around for more with Jeremy Strong and watch the film, ...

Sep 18, 202426 min

Amy Ryan

Acclaimed actor you know from "The Office" and "Only Murders In The Building," Amy Ryan had the pleasure of working opposite George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the new film, “Wolfs,” so she’s uniquely qualified to tell Stephen which of the Oscar-winners gives off the superior scent. “Wolfs” opens in theaters on September 20th and will begin streaming on AppleTV+ on September 27th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...

Sep 17, 20249 min

Natasha Rothwell

Accomplished actor, writer and producer Natasha Rothwell loves people-watching at airports so much that she set her new series in a fictional airport, complete with colorful characters like the falconer who keeps birds away from the runways. "How To Die Alone" premieres Friday on Hulu. 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 16, 20249 min

Meanwhile | Cyborgasm: Crocs & Canned Carbonara

Meanwhile... Crocs fans are going to flip over the new collab with McDonald's, the state of Connecticut may be guilty of false advertising, and a new pasta dish from Heinz is being met with skepticism. Next, Stephen Colbert loves technology and he loves delivering the latest tech news in his tech-focused segment, Cyborgasm! In this edition Stephen looks at the AI features in the new iPhone 16, a fusion reactor built by a math student from off-the-shelf parts, and a robot that observed sharks sle...

Sep 15, 202412 min

Stephen Cooks With Evie (Extended) | 'Does This Taste Funny?'

The first couple of late night launch their latest joint venture, a cookbook of their favorite recipes from family and friends, with a raucous cooking demonstration at the Ed Sullivan Theatre. Stephen and Evie prepare a shrimp and hominy breakfast dish in this extended edit from what aired on TV! Make sure you grab your copy of "Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves" at http://www.colbertlateshow.com/cookbook . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Sep 14, 202412 min

Jeff Bridges | Not Up For Debate

Few people believe Donald Trump or J.D. Vance when they say they don’t care about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, the former president wrote the captions in his new coffee table picture book, and President Biden swapped hats with a Trump supporter at a 9/11 memorial event. And the amazing Jeff Bridges describes in this exclusive extended interview how he learned he had lymphoma, and after conquering that disease he fell ill with Covid and had to be hospitalized. Luckily he recovered...

Sep 13, 202432 min

Samuel L. Jackson | Breaking Don

Stephen breaks down reactions to the Harris-Trump debate, including the racist rumor about people eating pets, and decodes the easter eggs hidden in Taylor Swift’s Instagram post endorsing Kamala Harris for President. Stephen surprises Samuel L. Jackson with the footage of his first paying gig in show business, a television commercial for the Krystal hamburger chain. New episodes of Jackson’s latest project, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” air Thursdays on Peacock. To learn more about l...

Sep 12, 202426 min

John Dickerson | Debate and See

The Late Show went LIVE tonight after the Presidential Debate! Hear Stephen Colbert's LIVE monologue following the first head-to-head, mic-to-mic fiasco between Trump and Harris, and stay tuned as he's joined by CBS News' John Dickerson for the full scoop after tonight's debate. 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 11, 202431 min

Jim Parsons | Debated Breath

As the candidates prepare for Tuesday’s presidential debate, former VP Dick Cheney offered a surprise endorsement for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump announced that Stephen Colbert is on his list of enemies, and Flavortown mayor Guy Fieri shared what happened to him at Sylvester Stallone’s house. Jim Parsons talks to Stephen about the life-affirming themes in the play “Our Town,” which is considered one of the great works of American theater. Jim’s production of “Our Town” opens at the Ethel Barrymo...

Sep 10, 202426 min

Jack Lowden (Extended) | 'Slow Horses'

Actor Jack Lowden knows he's lucky to be working alongside giants like Jonathan Pryce and Gary Oldman, and he doesn't miss a moment of their performances even if they happen on days when he's not needed on set. "Slow Horses" is streaming now on AppleTV+. 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 09, 202411 min

Meanwhile | Sound of Science: Banana Extinction

Meanwhile... McDonald's is ditching the plastic McFlurry cup in favor of a paper version, actor Channing Tatum hates doing laundry, and Millennial slang has officially become old-school as Generation Alpha comes into their own. Next, science-lover Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science that is sciencing in his sciency segment, The Sound of Science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Sep 08, 202413 min

Sen. Mark Kelly

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly encourages Americans who want to see an end to this country's epidemic of gun violence to pressure their elected officials to enact meaningful reforms. Sen. Kelly's latest book for children, "Mousetronaut Saves the World," is available everywhere 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...

Sep 07, 202416 min

Stephen Curry | Mute Point

Donald Trump previewed his debate tactics at a Fox News town hall in Pennsylvania, the candidates for VP have very different donut shop demeanors, and Amazon’s Alexa smart speaker appears to prefer Kamala Harris for president. Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry is also the proud owner of an Olympic gold medal after his stand-out performance at the Paris Olympics, where he was so unstoppable the locals gave him a devilish nickname. Stick around for more with Stephen Curry and learn more about h...

Sep 06, 202426 min

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson | Debate Expectations

VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are reaching out to different types of undecided voters, the former president is a fan of medical marijuana, and the uber-conservative GOP candidate for governor in North Carolina was revealed to be a frequent customer of an adult video store in the 90s and early 2000s. Emmy and GRAMMY-winning rapper, producer and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson tells Stephen he loves not being married, and explains why he’s currently abstaining from sex. Stick around for ...

Sep 05, 202426 min

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson | Start Your Elections

VP Kamala Harris is leading in national polls, her opponent Donald Trump brushed aside federal law and Army personnel for his photo opp at Arlington National Cemetery, and we’re learning of another bizarre animal-related scandal involving former presidential candidate RFK Jr. And Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson references her parents and the realities of post-segregation America when telling Stephen Colbert why the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act have been so influential in he...

Sep 04, 202429 min

Intro Rewind: Meredith Scardino (Extended)

Another favorite Stephen intro on The Pod Show in which our host is telling stories, talking shop, and chatting with his podcast producer, Becca. In this rewind, Stephen recalls some of his favorite memories from working with former "Colbert Report" writer and "Girls5eva" creator Meredith Scardino before throwing to an EXTENDED edit of their interview from this past May on The Late Show. "Girls5eva" is streaming now on Netflix! Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast that wa...

Sep 03, 202426 min

Intro Rewind: Neil deGrasse Tyson (Extended)

Stephen Colbert and his podcast producer Becca exchanged solar eclipse stories and more in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive introduction to Neil deGrasse Tyson's extended 2022 interview promoting his book, "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.” Neil deGrasse Tyson originally aired September 22nd, 2022; Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on April 23rd, 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Sep 02, 202425 min

Intro Rewind: Maria Bamford, Ariel Elias

Stephen's known for taking over the The Late Show Pod Show with exclusive introductions and delightfully tangential conversations, so we've been replaying our favorite Stephen intro's all week long before we're back with all new episodes on Tuesday, September 3rd. In this intro rewind, Stephen talks with Becca, our podcast producer, about how he found comedian Ariel Elias via Instagram Reels, and then speaks at length with great fondness about "The Queen" and all of her projects: comedian Maria ...

Sep 01, 202419 min

Intro Rewind: Audience Questions

In this exclusive Colbert introduction replay, Stephen and his podcast producer Becca talked about their coworker's famous cookie recipe that made it into his new cookbook, and swapped stories about baking and The Barefoot Contessa before launching into a very special Audience Questions podcast. Listen as 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 ...

Aug 31, 202414 min

Intro Rewind: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff

In this introduction exclusively recorded for the Late Show Pod Show, Stephen says hosting a late night show is like hosting a party, and shares an innovative new product idea for waffle lovers everywhere. Then it's all about the Second Gentleman and how Biden Administration staffers had to scramble to figure out how to handle protocol after Douglas Emhoff became the first male spouse of the Vice President in this country's history. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast re...

Aug 30, 202421 min

Intro Rewind: Ryan Gosling (Extended)

In this exclusive introduction from earlier this year, Stephen tells his podcast listeners that he's happy to plug anything for a Late Show guest! Then, Stephen and Ryan Gosling exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Ryan Gosling's interview originally aired after Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th, 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...

Aug 29, 202420 min

Intro Rewind: Paul McCartney (Extended)

In another favorite Late Show Pod Show exclusive introduction replay, listen as Stephen and his producer Becca talked about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including the historic pit stop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Hear Stephen break down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief,...

Aug 28, 202445 min

Intro Rewind: The Colbert Questionert

Stephen Colbert's been known to hop on the podcast for his exclusive introductions whenever the show's on break, so this week while The Late Show Pod Show is off the air, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes where our host graced us with his podcast presence! First up is this deep dive into one of The Late Show's most celebrated segments: The Colbert Questionert. Listen as Stephen tells podcast producer Becca how Keanu Reeves played a hand in the Questionert's origin story, which celebr...

Aug 27, 202430 min

Comedian Ali Macofsky

Therapy is really expensive, but comedian Ali Macofsky developed the ultimate life hack to make it affordable. Listen as she makes her television stand-up debut at the Ed Sullivan Theater and then visit her website for tour dates and ticket information: https://alimacofsky.com/shows . 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...

Aug 26, 20248 min

Meanwhile | LIVE From Chicago

Meanwhile... There's disturbing new data about the way humans age, milk from horses may be easier on our stomachs, and the Burning Man festival is suffering from low ticket sales for the first time. 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...

Aug 25, 20247 min

House Dem. Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries calls Nancy Pelosi "the greatest Speaker of all time," and offers his thoughts on why voters should choose the Harris-Walz ticket in the 2024 presidential election. 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...

Aug 24, 20248 min

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | A League Of Her Own

Night 4 of the DNC and Stephen is LIVE in Chicago from The Auditorium with his guest, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez! 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

Aug 23, 202428 min
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