The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Charles Barkley | Colbert Classic

20 Mar 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

CNN's Audie Cornish | O.M.G.D.P.

27 Jan 2023

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President Biden may get some credit for the 2.9% increase in America’s GDP last quarter, Meta announced some guardrails around the former president’...

Brett Goldstein | Tank You For Being A Friend

26 Jan 2023

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America gifted Abrams tanks to Ukraine on their leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s birthday, the former president backed his VP Mike Pence against attacks ...

Jason Segel | Trial By File

25 Jan 2023

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Apparently everybody in the U.S. government has classified documents laying around their houses. Elsewhere, more people who participated in the Jan 6 ...

Nathan Lane (Extended Cut) | Hide and Joe Seek

24 Jan 2023

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The FBI found more classified documents in President Biden’s home, Rep. George Santos may have lied about starring in the TV show, “Hannah Montana...

Stephanie Hsu (Extended Cut)

23 Jan 2023

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“Everything Everywhere All at Once” star Stephanie Hsu makes her late night television debut on The Late Show and shares a quote from Courtney Lov...

Meanwhile | Text Messages From Your Dog

22 Jan 2023

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Meanwhile… Stephen wonders why the group One Million Moms is mad about the TV show, “Firebuds,” and looks forward to the day when his dog Benny ...

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka

21 Jan 2023

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Stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka launched a global social media sensation called the Drop Challenge after being inspired by the beat drop in Beyoncé...

Rep. Adam Kinzinger | Handing Over The Kiwis

20 Jan 2023

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Stephen pays tribute to New Zealand’s departing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, checks in on the latest lies from Rep. George Santos, and wonders if ...

Trevor Noah | A Doggone Liar

19 Jan 2023

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Stephen looks into the latest horrible accusations about Rep. George Santos, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene snagged a key committee assignment in the...

Jesse Eisenberg | Bump, Set, Psych

18 Jan 2023

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Professional liar George Santos is following the example set by the former president, and the man some people think could be the Republican presidenti...

Hugh Jackman (Extended Cut) | Files & Tribulations

17 Jan 2023

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More classified documents were found at President Biden’s residence, prompting House GOP members to demand access to visitor logs. Elsewhere in Wash...

Comedian Tom Papa

16 Jan 2023

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Comedian Tom Papa returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what he’s looking forward to in the new year, and why he’s light years ahead of Gyllenh...

Meanwhile… Gov’t ID Needed For Adult Websites In LA | Guinness Raises Pint Prices In Ireland

15 Jan 2023

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Meanwhile… People in Louisiana now need to show proof of age to access adult content online, a pigeon wearing a backpack was caught smuggling meth i...

Jeremy Pope (Extended Cut)

14 Jan 2023

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Two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope tells Stephen about the rigorous training he went through to prepare for his role as a Marine in his celebrated new ...

Danai Gurira | Doc of Shame

13 Jan 2023

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President Biden spoke out for the first time today about the discovery of classified documents at his private office and residence, and con man George...

Janelle Monáe (Extended Cut) | All Systems No

12 Jan 2023

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Members of the House GOP went on Fox News last night to boast about the diversity of the party, Rep. George Santos refuses to resign despite being out...

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex (Extended Cut)

11 Jan 2023

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C’mon Joe! Classified documents from Biden’s time as VP were found in his private office and promptly returned to the National Archives, and Dr. D...

Tom Hanks (Extended Cut) | Squeaker Of The House

10 Jan 2023

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The former president appeared to help Kevin McCarthy win the Speaker’s gavel on the 15th round of voting, and former presidential advisor Steve Bann...

Jessie Buckley (Extended Cut)

09 Jan 2023

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Jessie Buckley returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about her new film, “Women Talking,” which is based on the true story of crimes committed ...

Meanwhile… Ohio Bans Gas Station Heroin | Masturbating Walrus Ruins New Year’s Eve

08 Jan 2023

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Meanwhile… Ohioans can no longer buy a drug known as “gas station heroin,” and a U.K. town canceled their fireworks show on New Year’s Eve bec...

Quinta Brunson

07 Jan 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...

Chris Wallace | Desperate House-Guy

06 Jan 2023

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Stephen offers a theory about why Kevin McCarthy continues to subject himself to losing floor votes in his fight to become Speaker, and the Republican...

Shania Twain | House Of The Drag On

05 Jan 2023

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Kevin McCarthy continued his quest to become Speaker of the House despite losing vote after vote, and residents of Oregon can now legally trip on mush...

Michelle Obama Takes The Colbert Questionert | Kevin & Hell

04 Jan 2023

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The House of Representatives adjourned for the day without electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, while new Congressman George Santos has told so ma...

Journalist Maria Ressa

03 Jan 2023

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Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses the insights about Democracy and freedom contained in her latest book, “How to Stand U...

Lily Collins

02 Jan 2023

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Lily Collins makes her first visit to The Late Show to dish on what it’s like living in Paris for months at a time, and to bond with our host over t...

Cyborgasm | Dogs Play Video Games

01 Jan 2023

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Tech-savvy late night host Stephen Colbert offers a glimpse into the future where dogs enjoy playing video games and people use special shoes to walk ...

Stephen's New Years Confessions | Colbert Classic

31 Dec 2022

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Stephen Colbert starts the new year with a clean slate in this classic edition of Midnight Confessions. To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Sarah Polley

30 Dec 2022

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Actress, writer and director Sarah Polley joins Stephen to share some details about her latest film, “Women Talking,” and the personal journey she...

Eddie Izzard

29 Dec 2022

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Emmy-winner and TONY-nominee Eddie Izzard tells Stephen about studying Richard Pryor for inspiration for her performance in her new one-person stage s...

John Oliver's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic

28 Dec 2022

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John Oliver helped Stephen look into what was happening in John's English hometown, Bedford in this classic edition of Community Calendar. To learn ...

Audience Questions [Exclusive] | Colbert's Favorite Interview

27 Dec 2022

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Every night before taping the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this never-before-heard podcast exclusive, Stephen describes ...

Will Ferrell Helps Stephen Answer Real Questions From Real Kids

26 Dec 2022

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With kids spending more time at home in 2020, parents realized that they ask A LOT of questions. So Stephen called up his friend Will "Santa Claus" Fe...

Meanwhile… BTS Star Jin Joins The Army | Vagina On A Chip

25 Dec 2022

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Meanwhile… K-pop superstar Jin from BTS has enlisted in his country’s army, and scientists have designed something called “vagina on a chip.” ...

Late Show First Drafts With Evie Colbert | Holiday Cards 2020

24 Dec 2022

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As talented as they are, the people who write greeting cards don't always nail it on the first try. Join Stephen and Evie Colbert in the Ed Sullivan s...

Comedian Josh Johnson

23 Dec 2022

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Comedian and podcast host Josh Johnson makes his Late Show stand-up debut. Catch Josh’s podcast, “The Josh Johnson Show,” every Thursday whereve...

Big Furry Hat: Holiday Edition | Colbert Classic

22 Dec 2022

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From this moment on, no one is allowed to put out a Christmas album if they've had more than three arrests for cocaine. To learn more about listener...

Jon Stewart (June 2020) | Colbert Classic

21 Dec 2022

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Jon Stewart emerged from the drawers of Stephen's at-home desk via Zoom in June 2020 with advice from 1918, thoughts on the former president's handlin...

A Very Goldblum Christmas

20 Dec 2022

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The wait is over! Jeff Goldblum’s long-awaited Christmas album is here, and it’s unlike any holiday compilation you’ve heard before.   To le...

Chef José Andrés and Carlota, Inés and Lucía Andrés

19 Dec 2022

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Our favorite Spanish chef returns to treat Stephen to slices of the finest ham on the planet, with his three amazing daughters in tow! Watch Chef José...

Meanwhile… Pantone’s Color of the Year | Macron Makes Condoms Free In France

18 Dec 2022

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Meanwhile… Viva Magenta is the shade to watch in 2023, and everyone under age 25 can now get condoms for free in France. To learn more about liste...

"A Very Cold War Christmas" | A Late Show Animated Holiday Classic

17 Dec 2022

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It's Christmas Eve, and after Vladimir Putin demands Ukraine for Christmas, Santa must defend the North Pole against a Russian invasion. President Bid...

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen | Cards Against Our Sanity

16 Dec 2022

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The former president is jumping into the red-hot NFT market with his own trading card line, the current president doesn’t think he’s too old to ru...

Emily Blunt Takes The Colbert Questionert | Wrong Desantis

15 Dec 2022

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Florida’s governor once promoted Covid-19 vaccines, but now wants to investigate them. As Tesla’s share price sinks, Elon Musk is no longer the wo...

RuPaul | Keep Calm and Marry On

14 Dec 2022

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Drag queens were in attendance at The White House today to celebrate the signing of the Respect For Marriage Act, and leaked messages reveal 34 GOP me...

Common | Watch This Space

13 Dec 2022

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Stephen celebrates NASA’s successful lunar orbit, puzzles over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech to New York’s Young Republicans, and looks at the...

Kumail Nanjiani (Extended Cut)

12 Dec 2022

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Kumail Nanjiani has several “Lord of the Rings” action figures, but his collection pales in comparison to our host’s. Check out his show, “Wel...

Meanwhile… Stephen Tries “Pilk” | Put Mayo In Your Eggnog

11 Dec 2022

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Meanwhile… A man’s wedding proposal on a boat in Florida goes sideways, Stephen Colbert tries the unholy combination of Pepsi and milk, Uber is se...