Stephen went viral after dancing with Oprah at Gayle King’s surprise party, people across the Northeast want answers about the swarms of drones appearing in the night sky, and China may be tracking us through our air fryers. Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman lovingly teases two of her fellow Australian actors who failed to show up to watch her accept a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. Stick around for more with Nicole Kidman and watch her new film, “Babygirl,” in theaters Ch...
Dec 17, 2024•26 min
GRAMMY Best New Artist nominee Sabrina Carpenter makes her first visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater and is blown away by being in the same room where her idol Paul McCartney made his U.S. debut with The Beatles. Tune in to this EXCLUSIVE extended interview with the pop icon where she and Stephen talk about her music, her humor, and the new special, and watch Sabrina Carpenter sing and act in her holiday special, “A Nonsense Christmas,” streaming now on Netflix and look for her at The 67th Annual G...
Dec 16, 2024•14 min
Meanwhile... Pantone's color of the year is delicious, hot dog fans can grab a free wiener at Sam's Club for a limited time, and we have an update on the love affair between Stephen Colbert and the good people of Finland. Next up, Stephen Colbert has scoured the globe to find the latest news stories impacting the international community for his long running segment, "What's Going On Over There?" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...
Dec 15, 2024•13 min
Science-lover Stephen Colbert reports on all the latest developments in the world of science in everyone's favorite science-focused segment. Next up, stand-up comedian Saul Trujillo celebrates his family's Mexican roots and confesses his love for Taco Bell while making his late night television debut with a stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Learn more about Saul and find tour dates on his website: https://saulcomedy.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Dec 14, 2024•12 min
President-elect Trump told Time Magazine he may not be able to lower prices at the grocery store, America’s dad Stephen Colbert takes all the credit for the engagement of Selena Gomez to benny blanco, mystery drones are freaking out New Jersey residents, and PornHub released fascinating data on the world’s pornography habits. Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet radiates with pride for his work transforming himself into Bob Dylan in the new film, “A Complete Unknown.” Stick around for more wi...
Dec 13, 2024•27 min
Fans of accused UHC assassin Luigi Mangione are scooping up “Free Luigi” merchandise, President-elect Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece, and HHS nominee RFK Jr.’s opinions about healthy food may put him on a collision course with America’s corn lobby. In this exclusive EXTENDED interview with GRAMMY-winning global superstar Dua Lipa, hear Stephen and Dua trade stories from their service industry days, find out about her Christmas traditions in London, and get a peek at ...
Dec 12, 2024•36 min
Gambling website BetUS has declared our host the hottest famous man in the country, accused UHC shooter Luigi Mangione grew up in a wealthy Baltimore family before becoming an internet celebrity, and several of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top administration positions are hawking unregulated supplements online. For the first time in her life as a celebrity sex symbol, acclaimed writer and actress Mindy Kaling finds herself on the winning end of a “who wore it better” contest. Watch n...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min
A suspect has been arrested for the murder of the CEO of United Health Care, Syria’s bloodthirsty dictator Bashar al-Assad is gone, and President-elect Trump expressed his desire to imprison members of Congress who investigated the January 6th insurrection. American treasure Billy Crystal tells Stephen an epic story about filling in for Johnny Carson at “The Tonight Show,” where his guest was a very emotional Howard Cosell. Watch his new series, “Before,” available now on AppleTV+. To learn more...
Dec 10, 2024•33 min
Actor Peter Sarsgaard shares the story of the real-life events portrayed in his new film, “September 5,” set amid the chaos of a terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympic Games. “September 5” 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
Dec 09, 2024•9 min
Meanwhile... Everyone's favorite Late Show segment is a hit in Finland, Stephen applauds the whistleblowers who outed an illegal potato price-fixing scheme, KFC wants Christmas to smell like fried chicken this year, scientists discovered a species that can travel through time, Stephen isn’t impressed with the latest pop art masterpiece, and we’re learning far too much about “Shark Tank” judge Barbara Corcoran’s marriage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
Dec 08, 2024•13 min
“Moana 2” star Auli’i Cravalho tells Stephen how she nailed a British accent for her role in “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” on Broadway, and why she’s thrilled to continue to be the voice of “Moana” eight years after the first film came out. Catch her latest work in “Moana 2,” which 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
Dec 07, 2024•9 min
Jack in the Box kicked off the fast food holiday promo season, Stephen is disturbed by his Spotify Wrapped results, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth denied having a drinking problem, and we have an update on South Carolina’s escaped research lab monkeys. Emmy-winner and author Kate McKinnon receives the ultimate compliment from Stephen Colbert as the two improv masters meet for the very first time and seemingly fall in love on the air. McKinnon’s new book, “The Millicent Quibb School of...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min
President-elect Trump’s support for his Defense Secretary nominee may be teetering as Pete Hegseth’s colleagues at Fox News say he frequently showed up drunk at work, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is working to gain influence in Trump’s incoming administration, and Stephen looks into the wild details of an attempted coup by South Korea’s president. Anderson Cooper does not approve of his friend Andy Cohen’s casual approach to hopping in cars with strangers in the middle of New York City. Watch them c...
Dec 05, 2024•32 min
Some Democratic lawmakers are angry with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter, France’s Notre-Dame cathedral is reopening to the public after an extensive renovation, President-elect Trump is threatening trade wars against Canada and Mexico, and a runner went viral with an impressive animated dance video. Stephen takes a moment out of his conversation with musician, entrepreneur and actress Selena Gomez to send a message to her boyfriend and personal chef, benny blanco. Visit http...
Dec 04, 2024•26 min
President Joe Biden issued a blanket pardon to keep his son Hunter out of prison, MAGA loyalist Kash Patel is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI Director, and Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense has a history of workplace incidents involving alcohol. Acclaimed actor Daniel Craig makes his sixth appearance on “The Late Show” and finally gives our host a note about how to correctly pronounce his last name. Stick around for more with Daniel Craig and watch his new film, “Queer,” in the...
Dec 03, 2024•28 min
“The Agency” star Jeffrey Wright wants to make something perfectly clear: while he plays a spy on television, that does not qualify him for a cabinet-level government job. “The Agency” is streaming now 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
Dec 02, 2024•13 min
Meanwhile... A gang of criminal art forgers are flooding the market with fake works mimicking Banksy and Picasso, Costco issued a massive recall on improperly labeled butter, fancy cheeses have become a top target for thieves, and Stephen is inspired to make his own banana-themed artwork. And platinum-selling singer, actress and dancer Nicole Scherzinger tells Stephen how it feels to be killing it in the lead role in her first Broadway production. "Sunset Blvd." is on Broadway now at the St. Jam...
Dec 01, 2024•16 min
Every night before taping The Late Show, Stephen answers a handful of questions from the studio audience that we save and compile into an exclusive segment just for the Pod Show listeners. In this cut, hear Stephen reunite with a previous corporate collaborator from his 2007 campaign for president (of South Carolina) and answer questions about what the energy was like at The Late Show the morning after election day, who designed his set, and what his favorite recipe is from his new cookbook, 'Do...
Nov 30, 2024•12 min
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Late Show Pod Show! Enjoy this extra long exclusive Stephen introduction to a family favorite segment, First Drafts with his wife Evie! Hear all about the Colbert family turkey day traditions and then enjoy an EXTENDED cut of Evie's latest appearance on The Late Show with two more greeting cards that were cut for time for broadcast and all the banter that went with them! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Nov 29, 2024•25 min
Stephen Colbert and his producer Becca want to know what you think about their chats on The Late Show Pod Show! Leave us a review and smash that subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Then Stephen tells Becca all about how he out-Ken-Burns'ed Ken Burns on The Colbert Report before launching into this extended interview with the Emmy-winning director and documentarian from his most recent visit to Colbert Nation. Hear more of their conversation about the incredible scientific and artistic acco...
Nov 28, 2024•22 min
Stephen's back for another week of exclusive podcast introductions - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Hear the Late Show host talk with his producer about some of the latest and greatest Late Show segments this Fall, including the incomparable Harvey Guillén, sometimes known as Rep. George Santos on "The Late Show," who sat down last month for a joyful discussion about what inspired him to pursue acting and how Stephen Colbert's "Strangers With Candy" played a key role in helping him land his fir...
Nov 27, 2024•15 min
The Late Show staff is off this week for Thanksgiving break which can only mean one thing - Stephen's back on the Pod Show with exclusive introductions to extended interviews - like this one with the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola! Hear Stephen and Coppola talk all about his new film, "Megalopolis," as well as dive into the Oscar-winner's iconic career as a director, only on The Late Show Pod Show. Go see "Megalopolis," in select theaters and available to stream now. To learn more about...
Nov 26, 2024•38 min
Friends and musical collaborators for over 40 years, Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett know more about the American songbook than almost anyone else. Listen to them regale Stephen Colbert with stories from their decades in show business and go to The Late Show's YouTube channel for two performances by a duo that looks a lot like Elvis and T Bone, The Coward Brothers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...
Nov 25, 2024•10 min
Meanwhile… The reviews are not good for Disney’s new water ride, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and the Batmobile from Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy is up for sale for $3 million. Next, science-lover Stephen Colbert is here to bring you all the updates from the world of science in his science-focused 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 choices. ...
Nov 24, 2024•13 min
GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks about her dear friend and mentor John Prine and what drew her to his music even before she had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the legendary musician. An expanded version of Kacey’s latest album, titled “Deeper Into The Well,” is streaming now and will be available on vinyl beginning this Friday. After you've listened to her EXTENDED interview on the podcast, watch her performance of "Arm's Length" on The Late Show's YouTube...
Nov 23, 2024•13 min
Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for Attorney General after more lurid sex allegations surfaced, none of President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks are popular with the American public, Stephen discovers the wonders of the double holiday cookie. Stephen asks Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, to lay out specific values and policy positions that define his party and differentiate it from Republicans. Jeffries’ new book, “The ABCs of Democracy,” is available now. To learn more about listen...
Nov 22, 2024•23 min
The House Ethics Committee voted along party lines not to release their report on Trump’s pick for Attorney General, the President-elect announced he will nominate WWE executive Linda McMahon to run the Department of Education, Stephen takes a look at Dr. Oz’s history of medical quackery, and Jaguar released a ridiculous video to announce the luxury carmaker’s rebranding. Acclaimed actor Paul Mescal shared a rather intimate moment with the physical trainer who was hired to help him beef up for h...
Nov 21, 2024•22 min
President-elect Trump continues to staff his incoming administration with people he admires from TV, this time selecting Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, but where is Stephen Colbert’s job offer? Also we’re learning more racy details about the private life of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, and a school superintendent in Oklahoma wants kids to start their day with a Christian prayer for the President-elect. Former President Bill Clinton shares his misgivings a...
Nov 20, 2024•31 min
Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and Speaker Mike Johnson joined President-elect Trump for an in-flight meal of McDonald’s, we’re learning some lurid details from the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, the Midwest is losing a treasured roadside attraction, and Stephen learns about some escaped flightless birds in South Carolina. Acclaimed actor Josh Brolin displays great affection for Stephen Colbert as the two discuss the success that has come Brolin’s way in the years since he quit drinking. Broli...
Nov 19, 2024•31 min
Peabody-winning writer, producer and actress Sharon Horgan tells Stephen why she was initially terrified when it was time to start writing scripts for the second season of her hit show, "Bad Sisters." New episodes of "Bad Sisters" are out on Wednesdays 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
Nov 18, 2024•11 min
