The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Episodes
"The Crown" Stars Claire Foy & Matt Smith | Colbert Classic
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Foy and Matt Smith star in Netflix's "The Crown" set during the early days of Queen Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, whose rear end gets ...
Michelle Obama | Colbert Classic
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former First Lady Michelle Obama sat down with her friend Stephen Colbert to share some of the tools she uses in her personal life to cope with anxiet...
Amy Sedaris | Colbert Classic
04 May 2023
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"At Home with Amy Sedaris" star Amy Sedaris and Stephen saw each other or spoke on the phone every day for 15 years. Original Air Date: February 18th,...
James Marsden
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Marsden talks about the extensive preparation and misdirection that went into fooling Ron Gladden, the hero of the hit series, “Jury Duty.” ...
Nicolas Cage Takes The Colbert Questionert | Tuck Around And Find Out
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen unlocks clues to the mystery of Tucker Carlson’s firing and the ratings fallout that ensued, and looks at reactions to the Florida governor’...
Sound of Science | Stressed Plants Make Noises
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert loves science so much, he’s launched a brand-new long-running segment, “Sound of Science,” to investigate mysteries like why mal...
Meanwhile… No More Netflix DVDs | Pop-Guzzling Bear
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Netflix has mailed out its final DVD, a Canadian black bear drank tons of soda, and the Paramount+ series "Yellowstone" is set to end aft...
Danny Trejo Makes Danger Dogs
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, restaurateur and cookbook author Danny Trejo teaches Stephen how to make two recipes from his new cookbook, “Trejo’s Cantina,” which is a...
Jay Chandrasekhar | “Quasi”
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Chandrasekhar tells Stephen he couldn’t be happier to still be making movies with his friends and creative collaborators of three decades, who p...
Keri Russell
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keri Russell learned a lot about how the State Department works for her role in the new series, “The Diplomat,” streaming now on Netflix. To lea...
Comedian Jena Friedman
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comedian and writer Jena Friedman returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what inspired the title of her new book, “Not Funny,” and expl...
Alison Roman Bakes A Tart
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Roman, the best-selling author of cookbooks such as, “Nothing Fancy,” and, “Dining In,” teaches Stephen how to make a just-sweet-enough...
Sheryl Lee Ralph | "Abbott Elementary"
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“It took four men and a truck” to get Oprah’s flower bouquet into Sheryl Lee Ralph’s home after her iconic acceptance speech at the 2022 Emmy ...
Meanwhile… Birth Control for Men | Sriracha Shortage Looms
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… There’s a new form of birth control for men, Sriracha fans are stocking up ahead of a rumored shortage, and the internet is in love wit...
Audience Questions [Exclusive] | Parenting Advice
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen tells stories abo...
Rachel Weisz | Yes We Cannabis
21 Apr 2023
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It’s marijuana’s big day, Elon Musk’s latest rocket blew up, Florida’s governor went to D.C. seeking endorsements and came away empty handed, ...
Elizabeth Olsen | Owing 787
20 Apr 2023
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The settlement in Fox’s defamation lawsuit doesn’t require them to apologize on their network, so Stephen makes them apologize on The Late Show! E...
Woody Harrelson & Justin Theroux | Baby Got Tax
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After settling with Dominion for $787.5 million, Fox News will not have to acknowledge its election lies on the air. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor w...
Josh Groban, Laura Benanti | Irish Good Biden
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden went off script in a speech in Ireland, Fox News is rumored to be seeking a settlement to avoid more embarrassment in the Dominion law...
Joan Baez (Extended Cut)
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FULL EXTENDED PODCAST INTERVIEW! Folk music icon Joan Baez tells Stephen about bumping into Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones in the airport, what her f...
Meanwhile… Giant DQ Spoon Found | Are Peeps Dangerous?
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Kate Middleton shocked the United Kingdom by sporting a bright red manicure on Easter, you might want to avoid eating red and pink Peeps,...
Congresswoman Katie Porter
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Katie Porter tells Stephen that she doesn’t take money from lobbyists, she thinks Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is guilty of hypocrisy,...
Nicolas Cage (Extended Cut) | Leaks And Geeks
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Teixeira was identified as the leaker of classified intelligence documents and promptly arrested, Fox News is in deep trouble with the judge in t...
Steven Yeun | Dublin The Fun
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president talked nukes on Fox News last night, the government can’t recall firearms even when they have deadly defects, and Justin Jones ...
Jennifer Garner (Extended Cut) | Luck Of The POTUS
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden made a trip to his ancestral homeland, pharmaceutical companies are protesting a Texas judge’s effort to ban the abortion drug Mifep...
Brian Cox (Extended Cut) | A Leak Of Their Own
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leaks of government intelligence reports have created a full-blown international crisis, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears compromised by ...
"FBI: Most Wanted" Star Dylan McDermott
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Three shows, three hours, and I dare you to take three breaths.” This is how celebrated actor Dylan McDermott set up the plot line that was bring...
Meanwhile… Beer Train Derails | Michigan’s Costco Baby
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… A train derailed spilling cases of Coors Light into a river, a man was tackled at a baseball game after proposing to his girlfriend in th...
Jodie Comer (Extended Cut)
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No one was more excited for actor Jodie Comer’s big win at the Olivier Awards than her parents, who attended the afterparty and even got a free meal...
First Drafts: Easter 2023 with Evie McGee Colbert
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evie McGee Colbert stops by to help Stephen find the perfect Easter greeting card. Now you can order your very own set of First Drafts cards, with pai...
NASA's Artemis II Astronauts (Extended Cut) | Mar-Illegal
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Republican supporters made grand entrances at the former president’s grievance-filled speech at Mar-a-Lago following his arrest, and Stephen can’t...
Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Kander (Extended Cut) | Bail To The Chief
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was an historic day today in New York City as the former president of the United States was arraigned in a courthouse downtown and charged with 34 ...
EXTENDED CUT: Stephen A. Smith, "Ted Lasso" Cast | Arraign In The Forecast
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The “Ted Lasso” Cast gave Stephen a pep talk before tonight's show, and Colbert covers everything we know so far about the former president's indi...
Sean Hayes
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"SmartLess" co-host Sean Hayes shares stories about Oscar Levant, the man whose life inspired Sean’s new Broadway play, “Good Night, Oscar.” Pre...
Meanwhile… Mammoth Meatballs | Crabs Are People
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Scientists grew meatballs from woolly mammoth DNA, researchers have determined there’s no way to equitably split the filling in an Oreo...
Author Clint Smith (Extended Cut)
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning poet and journalist Clint Smith joins Stephen for an insightful conversation about what poetry can mean to people. Clint’s latest coll...
Brooke Shields (Extended Cut) | It's About Crime
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A New York grand jury voted to indict the former president, while his Florida rival is traveling the country hunting for campaign cash, and Rep. Laure...
Taron Egerton | Read 'Em And Veep
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forcing former VP Pence to testify about the Jan 6th insurrection is good for the country, unlike banning kids from singing Dolly Parton songs or copy...
Skylar Astin | "So Help Me Todd"
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skylar Astin stars in the hit CBS drama, “So Help Me Todd,” alongside the amazing Marcia Gay Harden, for whom he has a loving nickname he can’t ...
Mary J. Blige | Indict At The End Of The Tunnel
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen does the math on America’s gun violence epidemic and checks in on the growing battle between the former president and Florida’s governor. ...
Hugh Grant | Arrest Is Yet To Come
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president’s supporters did not protest en masse last week, but he did score big with a song featuring jailed Jan 6 rioters. Elsewhere, th...
Riley Keough
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Riley Keough had a feeling she would get the part of Daisy in her new series, similar to the premonition she had about her future husband soon after t...
Romansplaining | Sleep Divorce, Home Depot Dating
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen reviews the latest trends in romance and dating in this edition of his segment, "Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert." To learn more about l...
Rep. Jim Himes
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gang of Eight member Rep. Jim Himes joins Stephen for a wide-ranging discussion about U.S. intelligence matters including Unidentified Aerial Phenomen...
Nas
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary musician Nas tells Stephen what the title of his album trilogy, ‘King’s Disease,’ refers to and how it can be avoided. Stream his late...
Stephen Curry | Colbert Classic
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Colbert Classic from the first month of The Late Show's run in 2015, Colbert challenged NBA superstar Stephen Curry to a friendly game of dirt...
Jessica Williams
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Shrinking” star and former "Daily Show" correspondent Jessica Williams holds her therapist in high esteem, and thinks she has what it takes to ex...
Carrie Coon (Extended Cut)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed actor Carrie Coon connects with Stephen over their love of Chicago’s improv scene, and shares the remarkable story of two female journalis...
Charles Barkley | Colbert Classic
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NBA legend Charles Barkley visited The Late Show in March 2019 to place a big wager with Stephen on the Sweet Sixteen matchup between UNC and Auburn. ...
Meanwhile… Reese’s Goes Vegan | Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups will soon be available in a vegan option, San Francisco is overrun with cute goats, and Stephen tries a new ...
Fmr. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki comments on revelations about Fox News that have come to light during the Dominion lawsuit. Her new show,...
Extended Moments With Steven Spielberg & Composer John Williams
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert’s conversation with Hollywood icons Steven Spielberg and John Williams continues with a discussion of how Williams’ music plays an...
Vice President Kamala Harris | Game Of Drones
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. and Russian militaries made direct contact with each other over the Black Sea, Florida’s governor appears to be giving aid and comfort to R...
Regé-Jean Page | Vice Guys Finish Last
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president used a campaign speech in Iowa to punch back at his former VP over blame for the insurrection. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor fi...
Christina Ricci | Pain In The Assets
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden addressed the nation before financial markets opened on Monday in an effort to restore calm. Elsewhere, former VP Mike Pence thinks hi...
Eva Longoria
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eva Longoria shows off the cocktail-making skills she gained during the pandemic, pouring Stephen a drink made with her own tequila, Casa Del Sol. Her...
Meanwhile… The Great Pickleball War | Smell Like St. Patrick’s Day
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Turf battles over space for Pickleball courts have erupted nationwide, England’s new king is opting for a cruelty-free coronation, Step...
F. Murray Abraham
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved actor F. Murray Abraham blows Stephen’s mind with the revelation that his Academy Award statue has joined him on stage everywhere he’s per...
Lily Tomlin & Jane Fonda | Joe Me The Money
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden’s budget was deemed dead on arrival because the GOP wants deep cuts to assistance for poor Americans. Elsewhere, Fox News staffers c...
Idris Elba | True Or Fox?
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Dominion lawsuit against Fox News has revealed that Tucker Carlson publicly supported the former president while privately despising him. Elsewher...
James Taylor (Extended Cut) | Shut The Tuck Up
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tucker Carlson used the Jan 6th footage he got from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to cherry-pick innocuous clips in an attempt to rewrite what we all s...
Nick Kroll | CPAC It Up
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The former president laid out a dark vision for America in his speech at a sparsely-attended gathering of conservatives, and Florida’s governor hang...
Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Stephen that China will become “part of that problem” if they support Russia’...
Meanwhile… King Charles Can’t Book A Band | The Late Queen's Corgis
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… “Cocaine Bear” is the film everyone's talking about, the new king of England can’t get anyone to perform at his coronation, thieves...
Kal Penn | “Getting Warmer with Kal Penn”
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kal Penn is hosting a new show that acknowledges the challenges posed by our changing climate, and focuses on actionable solutions. “Getting Warmer ...
Steven Spielberg & Composer John Williams | That's A Dicey Meatball
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The President and First Lady committed an unforgivable culinary sin by ordering the same dish at a restaurant, Fox News has a soft ban on the former p...
Michelle Yeoh | UnbeLEAKable
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FBI Director Wray won’t say why his department feels Covid “likely” leaked from a lab, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says America’s math skills ...
Prince Harry Takes The Colbert Questionert | For Fox Sake
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that election lies were knowingly endorsed by hosts including Sean Hannity and Maria Bartiromo. E...
Damian Lewis | A Leak Of Their Own
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's snowing in Los Angeles, the Department of Energy says the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab leak, and the former president is s...
Journalist Isabel Wilkerson (Extended Cut)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson explains the premise of her book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” and point...
Meanwhile… Japan’s Mystery Sphere | Average Penis Length Increases
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… The average length of the human penis has grown in recent decades, researchers are turning dead birds into drones, a mysterious sphere wa...
Jonathan Majors (Extended Cut)
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated actor Jonathan Majors tells Stephen about his experiences acting opposite two former Sexiest Man Alive winners: Paul Rudd in, “Ant-Man an...
Hank Azaria | California Freezin'
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weird winter weather is impacting Americans from coast to coast, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regrets waiting so long to speak out about th...
"Schitt's Creek" Star Eugene Levy | Loco Motives
23 Feb 2023
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The former president visited the site of a toxic spill in Ohio, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks red and blue states should separate in a national d...
P!NK | Vlad Intentions
22 Feb 2023
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Russia’s leader included a nuclear threat in his state of the union speech, and Stephen discovers the truth about Tucker Carlson, who called the for...
Sen. Bernie Sanders | Commander In Kyiv
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Air raid sirens wailed as President Biden made a secret visit to Ukraine’s capital, the company behind the massive chemical spill in Ohio continues ...
Fmr. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain (Extended)
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain was still working for President Biden when the administration faced a tough choice over where and how to s...
Meanwhile… Subway Is For Sale | Japan’s Monkey Mermaid Mummy
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… America’s biggest sandwich chain is for sale, scientists in Japan have cracked an age-old mummy mystery, and a woman got more than she ...
Ke Huy Quan | "Everything Everywhere All At Once"
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated actor Ke Huy Quan tells Stephen about the emotional journey that led him to an Oscar nomination for his performance in the hit film, "Every...
Rev. Al Sharpton | Prez Gets Physical
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden got a clean bill of health at his annual physical, but voters remain concerned about his age. Elsewhere, residents of East Palestine, ...
Jim Gaffigan (Extended Cut) | Dark Side Of Balloon
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration said not to worry about aliens, then they set up a UFO task force. Elsewhere, we’re pretty sure Sen. Dianne Feinstein is re...
Patrick Stewart (Extended Cut) | Love From New York
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Valentine's Day at The Late Show and love is in the Colbert! Nikki Haley is running for president, and a certain former president gives Ron Desan...
John Oliver | Shine Bright Like A Lineman
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen recaps the Super Bowl, catches up on unidentified flying objects invading U.S. airspace, and marvels at the latest scandals involving Rep. Geo...
First Drafts Valentine’s Day ft. Evie Colbert (Extended)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen’s sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert helps our host select the perfect Valentine’s Day cards for this year’s celebration of love. Stick aroun...
Cyborgasm: Home Security Drones | How Do Robots Handle Chicken Wings?
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your home need a flying security guard? Can robots pick up chicken wings? Our tech-head host finds out in this edition of, “Stephen Colbert’s...
Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen helps make sense of the latest dating trends like Non-Monogamy, OnlyPlans, 180 Dating, and Bae Realing in this edition of his love-focused seg...
Jay Shetty
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author, podcast host, and former monk Jay Shetty tells the story of his elaborate wedding proposal in London, and how he missed the mark ...
Tom Hanks Helps Stephen Answer Real Questions From Real Kids
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids: they don’t know jack. So it’s up to Stephen Colbert to teach them! If your kid has a question for Stephen, post it on social media with the ...
Aubrey Plaza's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Community Calendar, Aubrey Plaza joins Stephen to share all the local goings-on at her hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. To learn...
Ayo Edebiri | "The Bear"
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri describes the wild ride she’s been on since her FX show, “The Bear,” became a massive hit. Watch Ayo’s performa...
Formula 1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Superstar Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo knows exactly why the sport has become so popular in America: his dashing looks, and the hit Netflix serie...
Meanwhile… Marie Kondo Gives Up | Selfie Bear Can’t Stop
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Fans of cinnamon whiskey are suing the company that makes Fireball, Marie Kondo has given up on keeping things tidy, and a wild bear love...
Murray Bartlett | "The Last of Us"
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The White Lotus” star Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman are acting out a post-apocalyptic love story in their new series, “The Last of Us,” a...
Connie Britton (Extended Cut) | Shadow of a Doubt
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen reviews weather predictions from various North American rodents, looks forward to welcoming Beyoncé to the Ed Sullivan Theater (maybe), and o...
Harrison Ford (Extended Cut) | Eracism
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black History Month feels different this year because at least 18 states have enacted limits on what schools can teach about race. Elsewhere, Rep. Geo...
Jessica Chastain | C-D-See Ya!
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. George Santos is stepping down from his committee assignments after a talk with Kevin McCarthy, the former president may face indictment over his...
Rachel Brosnahan | The Eagles Have Landed
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football fans in Philadelphia celebrated their big win with typical restraint, and the mystery deepens around who donated money to the George Santos c...
Chuck D
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Public Enemy founder Chuck D tells Stephen that as the world celebrates five decades of Hip Hop music and culture, it’s important to tell the origin...
Meanwhile… Philly Needs Lifeguards
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… “Bridgerton” star Regé-Jean Page may be the world’s most handsome man, Kylie Jenner did not enjoy being outshined at a Paris runwa...
Comedian Sam Jay
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Sam Jay was already nervous to meet her fiancé’s father for the first time, and then she laid eyes on his vast collection of sw...