The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Bradley Cooper (Extended) | Sixth, Lies, And Videotape

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Republicans in the House keep trying to rewrite the story of the January 6th insurrection, several former Trump aides say he should not be president, ...

David Letterman | Polling In The Deep

21 Nov 2023

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Some of President Biden’s advisors want to protect his reelection chances by easing up on his schedule, the turkeys pardoned at the White House toda...

Tom Blyth

20 Nov 2023

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Actor and proud Brooklyn resident Tom Blyth tells Stephen about the many fandoms he belonged to as a kid. His new film, “The Hunger Games: The Balla...

Meanwhile | Girl Trends

19 Nov 2023

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Meanwhile… There’s a new fragrance for liquor fans, Outkast’s Big Boi regrets bringing an owl on stage, a huge baby was born in Canada, and a be...

Maria Bamford (Extended)

18 Nov 2023

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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. ...

Jonathan Karl (Extended) | Bye George

17 Nov 2023

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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 th...

Paul Giamatti | House Of Pain

16 Nov 2023

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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...

Rachel Maddow (Extended) | The Fascist And The Furious

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Barbra Streisand | Drop It Like Tim Scott

14 Nov 2023

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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...

Christine Baranski | Colbert Classic

13 Nov 2023

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Our dear friend Christine Baranski stops and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with h...

Tom Hanks (Extended) | Colbert Classic

12 Nov 2023

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Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” L...

Comedian Ziwe | Colbert Classic

11 Nov 2023

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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 t...

Conan O'Brien Flipped Interview | Colbert Classic

10 Nov 2023

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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...

First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert

09 Nov 2023

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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 ...

Jon Stewart, John Oliver | Colbert Classic

08 Nov 2023

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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, J...

First Lady Michelle Obama (Extended) | Colbert Classic

07 Nov 2023

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With a special Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging extended convers...

Melissa Etheridge

06 Nov 2023

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Melissa Etheridge says some fans buy tickets to her Broadway musical without realizing that the GRAMMY-winning rock legend actually stars in the show....

Meanwhile | Taco Bell Haircut, Taylor Swift is a Billionaire

05 Nov 2023

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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 hott...

Willie Nelson (Extended)

04 Nov 2023

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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 Willi...

Sec. Pete Buttigieg | The Kids Are Alt-Right

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen examines an extra-long Canadian zucchini, looks at courtroom sketches of Donald Trump’s children testifying at their father's civil trial, a...

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Taylor Tomlinson | Trial By Liar

02 Nov 2023

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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 cur...

CBS News' John Dickerson | Trick Or Treat Yourself

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Henry Winkler | Past Pence

31 Oct 2023

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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...

John Carpenter

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is delighted to welcome one of his favorite directors, the Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter. They discuss his 1982 classic film, “Th...

Meanwhile... Taylor Swift’s Secret Handshake | The Sound Of Science

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile… Taylor Swift continues to dominate the conversation amongst football fans, Whoopi Goldberg made a secret visit to The Vatican, and John...

Mae Martin

28 Oct 2023

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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 “SA...

Keegan-Michael Key & Elle Key, Harvey Guillén | Mike Drop

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Just...

Talking Heads (Extended) | Speaker Of The Who?

26 Oct 2023

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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 ap...

Jim Gaffigan | Better Late Than Emmer

25 Oct 2023

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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 di...

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, & Lindsay Mendez | A House Misguided

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Romansplaining: Cuffing Season

23 Oct 2023

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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 installm...

Keegan-Michael Key | Colbert Classic

22 Oct 2023

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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, 20...

Patrick Stewart (Extended)

21 Oct 2023

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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, hi...

First Drafts (Extended) | Evie & Stephen’s 30th Anniversary

20 Oct 2023

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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 Fi...

Meanwhile… Taylor Swift’s New Sauce

19 Oct 2023

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Meanwhile… Heinz is the latest brand trying to cash in on Taylor Swift’s megastardom, researchers warn that ice cream and potato chips are highly ...

Ricky Velez & Pete Davidson Take Over The Late Show

18 Oct 2023

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Ricky Velez took over Stephen’s show and invited his friend Pete Davidson on as his first guest. Grab tickets for Ricky’s New York Comedy Festival...

Jada Pinkett Smith | Heir Jordan

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen caught Covid-19 (again) so he is hosting the show from home, Rep. Jim Jordan is bullying his House colleagues in the pursuit of votes, no one ...

Melissa Villaseñor (Extended)

16 Oct 2023

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Comedian and actress Melissa Villaseñor explains why she's holding a half-eaten donut in her amazing birthday photo with Kim Kardashian. Melissa’s ...

Meanwhile… Snoop Got Ed Sheeran High | Shower in Your Jeans

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile… Bostonians have the nation’s most annoying accent, a San Francisco bar will fine you if you vomit at brunch, Ed Sheeran got super high ...

Rep. Maxwell Frost

14 Oct 2023

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Florida’s freshman congressman, Rep. Maxwell Frost, makes his first visit to The Late Show and offers Stephen an inside look at the recent chaos amo...

John Mulaney (Extended) | Scalise And Desist

13 Oct 2023

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The House GOP is reportedly considering a temporary 90-day speaker, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign, and the former president made a bold predict...

Sen. John Fetterman | House Of The Rising Dunce

12 Oct 2023

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Rep. Steve Scalise is the GOP’s nominee for Speaker of the House, Rep. George Santos faces new federal charges for defrauding campaign donors, and S...

Kerry Washington | R-F-Cray-Cray!

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Faked photos and misleading videos about Israel and Hamas are proliferating on X, House Republicans are airing their internal grievances, and RFK Jr.’...

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Sub-Thing To Talk About

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The former president didn’t hesitate to share America’s classified military secrets with an Australian national who joined his private club, and M...

Drew Carey | Colbert Classic

09 Oct 2023

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Drew Carey stopped by to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Price Is Right," and tells Stephen the incredible story of getting an on-stage shoutou...

Meanwhile | Diarrhea Plane, Elderly Skydiver

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile… America’s favorite Late Show segment is back! Join Stephen for a look back at stories we missed this summer in this brand new, hopefull...

Cyborgasm | Fortune Feimster

07 Oct 2023

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Stephen Colbert loves technology almost as much as he loves his tech-focused segment, Cyborgasm! In this edition our host looks at overheating iPhones...

Bob Odenkirk (Extended) | Gaetz Of Wrath

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone who works with Rep. Matt Gaetz thinks he’s a sleaze, the former president says he’ll go to Capitol Hill to help select the next House Spe...

Anderson Cooper | Burning Down The House

05 Oct 2023

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Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy took aim at Democrats at a press conference following his ouster, and Stephen has a theory about Commander ...

John Oliver (Extended) | Speaker Of The Oust

04 Oct 2023

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Matt Gaetz was successful in his bid to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, and former president Trump posted a glowing review after watchi...

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Extended) | Write Back Atcha!

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is back, and our host has a special two-part monologue to catch everyone up on the stories we missed over the summe...

Hank Azaria | H. Jon Benjamin

02 Oct 2023

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'Brockmire' star Hank Azaria remembers reading 'The Wizard of Oz' to his son, but cast all of the parts as 'Simpsons' characters (Original Air Date: A...

Mavis Staples | Jeff Tweedy (Extended)

01 Oct 2023

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Singing legend Mavis Staples joins Stephen to talk about her extraordinary career (Original Air Date: February 22nd, 2016). Our good friend Jeff Tweed...

Bryan Cranston | Aaron Paul

30 Sep 2023

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Bryan Cranston's role as Howard Beale in the Broadway rendition of 'Network' taught him something about feeling 'mad as hell' (Original Air Date: Dece...

Carrie Underwood | Shania Twain

29 Sep 2023

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Before her trip to Hollywood to audition for 'American Idol', young Carrie Underwood from Checotah, Oklahoma had never been on an airplane (Original A...

Meanwhile | Marc Maron

28 Sep 2023

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Meanwhile... Kim Kardashian has settled her case with the SEC, and grown-ups will soon have their own, age-appropriate, Happy Meal offerings at McDona...

Salma Hayek Pinaut | Eva Longoria

27 Sep 2023

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'Beatriz at Dinner' star Salma Hayek Pinault turned the sometimes-stuffy gala dinner at Cannes Film Festival into a mariachi band extravaganza (Origin...

John Legend | Reba McEntire

26 Sep 2023

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"The Voice" Coach John Legend proves he can make even the most mundane things sound sexy, and The Queen of Country Reba McEntire tells the story of he...

Meanwhile | Pedro Pascal

25 Sep 2023

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Meanwhile... France claims cocaine will not protect you from the coronavirus (Original Air Date: March 11th, 2020). And Pedro Pascal prepped for his r...

Sylvester Stallone

24 Sep 2023

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Sylvester Stallone stuck to his guns when he was trying to sell the screenplay for "Rocky," refusing to give it up unless he was given the title role,...

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson

23 Sep 2023

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Rapper and business mogul Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has a new champagne on the market 'for winners only,' and is jealous of Stephen's big smooch from D...

America Ferrera | Shailene Woodley

22 Sep 2023

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America Ferrera returns to the show to talk about season two of "Gentefied," the Netflix comedic drama she executive produces and directs (Original Ai...

Olivia Colman & Gillian Anderson

21 Sep 2023

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Stephen delights in discussing accents and acting with Olivia Colman, who plays Queen Elizabeth, and Gillian Anderson, who plays Margaret Thatcher, in...

Benedict Cumberbatch | Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars

20 Sep 2023

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Stephen and Benedict Cumberbatch consider the mysteries of the universe (our universe, not Marvel's), and Doctor Strange recalls his influential stint...

Zachary Levi | Gina Rodriguez

19 Sep 2023

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'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi sees a unique quality in Shazam that differentiates him from other superheroes (Original Air Date: April 4th, 2019), and "...

Anderson Cooper | John Dickerson

18 Sep 2023

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For an upcoming profile on '60 Minutes,' Anderson Cooper endured a four-hour physical transformation to become a 'Game of Thrones' White Walker (Origi...

Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney

17 Sep 2023

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Wrexham AFC co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney drop by for a chat about their crazy scheme to buy a soccer team, and the hit FX series they ma...

Julianna Margulies

16 Sep 2023

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Julianna Margulies returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her role on "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, and what to expect as her character int...

Oprah Winfrey | Reese Witherspoon

15 Sep 2023

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Oprah Winfrey says Reese Witherspoon violated an 'Oprah rule' on the set of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' and luckily, Reese was able to come to The Late Show ...

Jennifer Aniston | Jon Hamm

14 Sep 2023

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The star and executive producer of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, everyone's best friend Jennifer Aniston, recalls her decidedly unglamorous years l...

Samantha Power (Extended) | Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield

13 Sep 2023

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In this extended interview with Samantha Power, the head of the United States Agency for International Development explains what her agency accomplish...

Bob Woodward & Robert Costa | 'Peril'

12 Sep 2023

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The authors of "Peril," Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, tell Stephen some of the most shocking details they uncovered about the previous president's ma...

Sarah Jessica Parker | Matthew Broderick

11 Sep 2023

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'Sex And The City' star Sarah Jessica Parker wasn't able to attend the big dance in high school, so Stephen makes this 'Carrie's' dream come true by a...

First Drafts with Evie | Rose Byrne & Bobby Cannavale

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evie McGee Colbert stopped by for a very sweet anniversary edition of The Late Show's First Drafts (Originally Aired October 6th, 2022). Next up, the ...

Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally | Community Calendar

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'Summer of 69: No Apostrophe' stars Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally finally get their own celebrity power couple nickname (Original Air Date: May 10t...

Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone | Community Calendar

08 Sep 2023

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Back when they got started at the Groundlings in L.A., married couple Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone wrote their first sketch about Bob Seger, natur...

Meanwhile | Adam Scott

07 Sep 2023

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Meanwhile... Stephen celebrates the joy that viral sensation Tariq inspires with his love of corn, and wonders if he can get in on the "quiet quitting...

Larry David | Susie Essman

06 Sep 2023

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Stephen talks about the unexpected repercussions of his guest role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with the show's star and creator, Larry David (Original A...

Sen. Bernie Sanders

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

16-time Late Show guest Sen. Bernie Sanders gives examples of how corporations and wealthy individuals put profit motives ahead of the public good, hi...

Meanwhile | Rosamund Pike

04 Sep 2023

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Meanwhile... New York City's elected leaders decided they no longer wanted to conduct business in the shadow of a man who enslaved people, so a statue...

Denzel Washington

03 Sep 2023

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Denzel Washington returns to The Late Show to talk Shakespeare with Stephen and preview his new film, "The Tragedy of Macbeth," streaming now on Apple...

Meanwhile | Laura Dern

02 Sep 2023

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Meanwhile... Excitement is running high around the opening of a new "Star Wars"-themed hotel at Disney World, but wannabe hotel guests may be scared o...

J.J. Abrams

01 Sep 2023

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J.J. Abrams is the director for "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" and he talks about an eerie message the late Carrie Fisher left him in her last book (O...

Mark Hamill | Adam Driver

31 Aug 2023

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Living legend Mark Hamill appreciates the loyal fanbase of Star Wars so much that he has given them a name (Original Air Date: December 8th, 2017). Th...

Meanwhile | 'Pickled' Stars Tig Notaro, Phil Keoghan, Dierks Bentley

30 Aug 2023

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Meanwhile… Turf battles over space for Pickleball courts have erupted nationwide (Original Air Date: March 7th, 2023). Phil Keoghan, the Emmy-winnin...

Emma Stone | Naomi Osaka

29 Aug 2023

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'Battle of the Sexes' star Emma Stone may have a Best Actress Oscar, but she couldn't act cool when she sat beside tennis legend and social activist B...

Serena Williams | Alexis Ohanian

28 Aug 2023

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Serena Williams, joining us from quarantine in Melbourne where she was preparing for the Australian Open, is a certified nerd who isn't afraid to trad...

Meanwhile | Doris Kearns Goodwin

27 Aug 2023

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Meanwhile... It's the statue of a young, shirtless Lincoln that some are calling 'Babe Lincoln' (Originally aired March 5th, 2019). And friend of the ...

Bedtime Stories: Julie Andrews, Jonathan Franzen, George Saunders

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be tough to wind down after hosting The Late Show, so sometimes Stephen needs a bedtime story to help him fall asleep. We're thrilled to presen...

Quinta Brunson | 'Abbott Elementary'

25 Aug 2023

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Emmy Award-winning writer and actor Quinta Brunson tells Stephen she was a good student when growing up in Philadelphia, but she gained her love for f...

Charlotte Alter | Michael Eric Dyson

24 Aug 2023

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The author of "The Ones We've Been Waiting For: How A New Generation of Leaders Will Transform America," Charlotte Alter, joins Stephen Colbert to dis...

Stephen's Favorite Teacher | DonorsChoose Best School Day

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is joined by Anna Kendrick, Yvette Nicole Brown, and other celebrities, entrepreneurs and sports stars who made big donations in their hometow...

Stephen Colbert on DonorsChoose | Masters of Scale

22 Aug 2023

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In 2007, Stephen satirically ran for President of the United States, and it was a full team effort, from Doritos’ sponsoring his presidential covera...

Neil DeGrasse Tyson | Kid Questions

21 Aug 2023

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Stephen answers questions from the most curious of minds: kids! With some help from Jon Batiste and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Original Air D...

Will Ferrell

20 Aug 2023

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Will Ferrell reveals the true story behind his top-secret guest appearance on a CBS drama, and shares some personal Valentines Day notes he's written ...

Sean Astin | Viggo Mortensen

19 Aug 2023

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Sean Astin new nothing about 'Lord Of The Rings' when he accepted the role of Samwise Gamgee, and thought he was taking a role in 'The Phantom Tollboo...

Meanwhile | Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile... A man in Italy is giving our host a run for his money as he acts out his Middle Earth fantasies in a cross-country quest to destroy a rin...

Andy Serkis | Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen

17 Aug 2023

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Andy Serkis becomes Gollum to read Trump's tweets, and the stars of "The Good Liar," Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen, take on the roles of Donald Trump ...

Meanwhile | Cate Blanchett

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile... The internet's newest thirst trap is none other than friend of the Late Show, Kumail Nanjiani, and a 'Lord of the Rings' television serie...

Peter Jackson | 'Lord Of The Rings' Audience Questions

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every night before the show Stephen takes a few questions from the audience. When the questions are "Lord Of The Rings" related, the answers are never...