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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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Episodes

Eugene Levy

Comedy legend Eugene Levy blossoms into a more seasoned traveler as he visits Mexico, Ireland, Vienna, and other exotic locations in the third season of his hit show, "The Reluctant Traveler," which premieres September 19th 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 16, 202511 min

Comedian Joe Dombrowski

Comedian Joe Dombrowski made his television debut with a hilarious stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Visit https://thejoedombrowski.com for tour dates and ticket information. 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 15, 20259 min

Meanwhile | Koala Chlamydia

Meanwhile… Koalas can now get vaccinated for chlamydia, many popular beers contain unwanted chemicals, and the Spotted Ratfish has forehead teeth it uses during sex. 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 14, 20257 min

Cooper Hoffman (Extended)

Actor Cooper Hoffman talked about the kinds of films he hopes to make as his Hollywood career unfolds, and details some of the challenges the cast of "The Long Walk" faced when battling the elements on set. "The Long Walk" is 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...

Sep 13, 202511 min

Usher | Watch This Space

The country is still shocked by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the U.S. military tried to shoot down an object that could be advanced alien technology, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United States was fired after his close links to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, and President Trump disagrees with RFK Jr. over the effectiveness of vaccines. Award-winning superstar Usher is the new face of the Ralph’s Club New York fragrance, and boy does he know how to sell it. Look for the fragrance available ...

Sep 12, 202527 min

Jennifer Aniston (Extended) | Fools Russian

Donald Trump’s glib response to a Russian drone attack on Poland did not inspire confidence, the president ate dinner in public to demonstrate how safe he feels on the streets of Washington, D.C., RFK Jr. is set to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for kids, and the government appears to be suppressing a study that links alcohol use to deadly diseases. Jennifer Aniston thinks there might be room for Stephen Colbert in the cast of her hit network news drama. While we wait to find out if Colber...

Sep 11, 202530 min

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor | In Deep Doodle

Trump’s GOP allies are trying to deny the existence of the Epstein birthday note even after it was released by the House Oversight Committee, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor did not mince words in her dissent to the court’s decision to allow ICE to target all Latinos regardless of citizenship status. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses the court’s frequent use of the so-called “shadow docket” and explains why she issued a strong dissent to the court’s ruling on ICE’s powers...

Sep 10, 202530 min

Cillian Murphy | The Late Show's 10th Anniversary

Stephen Colbert hasn’t aged a day in ten years, the name of the Department of Defense was too woke for President Trump, Americans finally got a glimpse of a gross drawing Trump gave Jeffrey Epstein for his birthday, and the residents of Nantucket have been outed as above-average partiers. Next, America looks vastly different than it did in 2015 when Stephen Colbert took the reins at The Late Show. Tonight, our host looks back at some of the moments that defined the decade. Academy Award-winner C...

Sep 09, 202528 min

Carmelo Anthony

Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony gets decimated by returning champion Stephen Colbert in an epic hoops battle on the Ed Sullivan Theater stage. Look for Carmelo Anthony on the cover of the new “NBA 2k26 Superstar Edition” video game, available 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...

Sep 08, 202511 min

Meanwhile | Croc Collection

Meanwhile… Science has proven onions to be dangerous for cats, a viral video features two rats fighting on a New York City subway platform, Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is getting married this weekend, and Stephen learns about a man who has collected 3,800 pairs of Crocs shoes. 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, 20257 min

NPR CEO Katherine Maher (Extended)

Katherine Maher, the President and CEO of NPR, joins Stephen to talk about the impact of the devastating funding cuts pushed by President Trump and enacted by congressional Republicans, and why public media is an essential means of connection for local communities across America. 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 06, 202510 min

Drew Barrymore | What The Health?!

Vaccines are becoming harder to obtain thanks to RFK Jr.’s dismantling of the CDC, the state of Florida is moving to end all vaccine mandates, and President Trump is escalating his war against wind power. Hollywood legend Drew Barrymore shocked the crowd at the Ed Sullivan theater by jumping up on Stephen Colbert’s desk and giving an encore performance of the infamous desk dance she did for David Letterman in 1995. Season six of “The Drew Barrymore Show” premieres Monday on CBS. To learn more ab...

Sep 05, 202527 min

Jamie Lee Curtis | Deploy Vey

Stephen Colbert stands up for America’s second city, President Trump is jealous that China’s president got to hang out with Putin and Kim Jong Un, and the White House social media team dropped a video packed with life advice from the president. New Yorkers are enduring a wild mayoral campaign complete with interference from President Trump and a whole lot of talk about rats, and Stephen receives alarming news about one of his favorite foods. Jamie Lee Curtis takes The Colbert Questionert! To lea...

Sep 04, 202531 min

John Oliver | Troops, He Did It Again

Contrary to the rumors on social media, President Trump is alive and spending his time blaming artificial intelligence and landscaping contractors when things go wrong at the White House. The Emmy-winning host of “Last Week Tonight” confesses to his obsession with “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” and offers Stephen Colbert a crash course in the series' lore. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Sep 03, 202534 min

Intro Rewind: Will Ferrell (Extended)

Stephen Colbert capped off another week of exclusive podcast introductions this past February with this preamble to the EXTENDED cut of Will Ferrell's latest appearance. Hear all the bits you missed from these two funny guys that didn't air on TV - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Then watch Will's latest film, “You’re Cordially Invited,” available now on Prime Video. The Late Show Pod Show is looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns ...

Sep 02, 202536 min

Intro Rewind: Neil Young

Stephen and his producer Becca kept rocking in the free world in last May's podcast introduction about corn costumes and Martin guitars when they pulled Neil Young's 2016 Late Show interview from the Colbert Classic vault. The Late Show Pod Show is looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Sep 01, 202521 min

Intro Rewind: Father Guido Sarducci

We're rewinding back to some of our favorite exclusive introductions to memorable Late Show moments, like this conversation from May about comedy legend Don Novello, who reprised his iconic role as Father Guido Sarducci and took Colbert deep into the intrigue surrounding the Vatican conclave while the world's Catholics were waiting to learn who would be the next Pope (originally aired May 6th, 2025). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from t...

Aug 31, 202519 min

Intro Rewind: Julia Roberts

Colbert jumped on the podcast in July for 'Celebrity Boss' - Part Two to further reveal what life is like in the limelight. Rewind yourself to last night's Adrien Brody podcast for Part One if you missed it! Then verified celebrity and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts tells Stephen about playing Martha Mitchell in the Starz series, “Gaslit,” which took place in the Watergate era (Roberts' interview originally aired in April 2022). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favo...

Aug 30, 202528 min

Intro Rewind: Adrien Brody

Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answered a variety of questions so we normals could find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and so on. Then enjoy Stephen's interview from December 2024 with Oscar-winner Adrien Brody! The L...

Aug 29, 202538 min

Intro Rewind: Cole Escola (Extended)

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talked at length in May about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's extended interview with Tony winner Cole Escola! Cole reveals what they hope to do next after the incredible success of "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway and challenges Stephen to a straight-off during their Late Show debut (originally aired April 28th, 2025). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this ...

Aug 28, 202522 min

Intro Rewind: First Drafts With Evie (Extended)

Over the holidays this past December, Stephen talked about the onslaught of online reaction after he hosted the 2006 White House Correspondent's Dinner and when he launched the Colbert Super PAC in 2011. Then we launched into a special EXTENDED First Drafts with his wife Evie. ColbertLateShow.com/EmailinBag The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. To learn more about...

Aug 27, 202518 min

Intro Rewind: Dick Cavett

Stephen took over his own podcast yet again last summer with an exclusive introduction to a beloved Colbert Classic, his conversation with television legend and friend of the show, Dick Cavett. In this interview from January 2020, Stephen and Dick toasted his first visit to the Late Show with an orange juice and Campari cocktail, a drink introduced to him by none other than Marlon Brando. The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past sea...

Aug 26, 202519 min

Intro Rewind: Talking Heads (Extended)

Stephen Colbert regaled Becca with the full story of what happened the night he didn't go see Talking Heads on their 'Stop Making Sense' tour in this exclusive podcast introduction from the fall of 2024. Then listen to the band's EXTENDED interview on The Late Show Pod Show (originally aired in October 2023). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. To learn more abo...

Aug 25, 202533 min

Intro Rewind: RuPaul's Colbert Questionert

Stephen went on the podcast last October for a fan-favorite story about the top dog of late night: Benny! And if you don't know his favorite sandwich, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know RuPaul Charles? Learn all there is to know about the host of "Lingo" and "RuPaul's Drag Race" in his edition of The Colbert Questionert (RuPaul originally aired September 23rd, 2024). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past se...

Aug 24, 202514 min

Intro Rewind: Suleika Jaouad (Extended)

While The Late Show's on break, The Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this season before we're back with all new episodes September 2nd! Stephen Colbert went on the podcast in May to talk journaling for a very special introduction to his interview with friend-of-the-show and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad. In this extended interview, Suleika talks about the importance of connecting with one's creativity, and why she's flipping her doctor's advice...

Aug 23, 202525 min

Stephen Presents: Keanu Reeves

Stephen plays another round of 'Late Show Vocab' to reveal the deeper meanings of workplace nicknames and lingo before examining some of life's biggest perplexities in this special Keanu edition of 'Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars.' 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 22, 202525 min

Stephen Presents: Band Ads

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick go off on a frozen dairy tangent before raving about our multi-talented house band members, who recently starred in some very odd new commercials. 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 21, 202512 min

Stephen Presents: Dave Franco

Stephen Colbert explains to our podcast listeners why he threw a pedicure party for The Late Show staff in the office conference room, and actor Dave Franco tells Stephen about starring opposite his wife Alison Brie in the new film, "Together," where they bring new meaning to the word codependent - 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/adchoice...

Aug 20, 202513 min

Stephen Presents: Late Show Book Club | Daniel Kehlmann

Late Show Book Club chats with Daniel Kehlmann, author of the novel, “The Director,” our July book club pick. Find out why Daniel thinks art is the truest resistance to tyranny, his all-time favorite novel, and his advice for aspiring writers. 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 19, 202517 min

Audience Questions | Bagel Order

Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear about Stephen's top dessert spot in NYC, go-to bagel order, and more. 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 18, 20259 min
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