The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Episodes
Ron Burgundy's Stand-Up Debut | Colbert Classic
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary local newsman Ron Burgundy (portrayed by the incomparable Will Ferrell) took over late night TV for one night in August 2019, and The Late S...
John Mulaney's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resident of The Internet, comedian John Mulaney, joined Stephen Colbert to announce real events that were available to attend online during the early ...
Meanwhile… Ketchup-Flavored Popsicles | Dijon Mustard Price Spikes
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Chaos reigns in the land of condiments, as Canadians are eating popsicles made with ketchup and genuine French Dijon mustard is in short ...
Billy Crystal Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or which animal scares him the most, do you really know Billy Crystal? Stephen Colbert went deep with Mr. Sat...
Ronan Farrow On The Dangers Faced By Journalists In The U.S. And Abroad
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ronan Farrow returned to The Late Show before our break to discuss his new HBO documentary, "Endangered,"...
President Barack Obama (Part 2) | Colbert Classic
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert's sit-down interview with President Barack Obama was so epic, so action-packed, that it couldn't fit into just one episode. Join Steph...
President Barack Obama (Part 1) | Colbert Classic
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President Barack Obama shared his frustrations about the White House's failed pandemic response in "A" Late Show's first exclusive in-person interview...
The Cast Of HBO's "VEEP" | Colbert Classic
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're celebrating the 4th of July at The Late Show Pod Show with everyone's favorite fake TV President, Selina Meyer! In their last TV interview toget...
Lin-Manuel Miranda And Stephen Perform "Button!" | Colbert Classic
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The next great American musical is here about one of the lesser-known founding fathers, and its name is "Button!" Enjoy this blast from the past as St...
Pride Month News Parade: NASCAR, Bratz, Rednecks 4 Rainbows, Chersace
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with a roundup of the most colorful stories from this year’s Pride Month. To learn more abou...
Ibram X. Kendi (Extended Cut)
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Watching Sen. Ted Cruz criticize one of his books during the confirmation hearing for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not deter author Ibram X. Kend...
Heidi Klum | Coaled Hearted
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last day of this year’s Supreme Court session brought us a potentially devastating ruling that limits the power of the EPA, and the historic swe...
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Extended Cut) | Charge!
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former president publicly went after Cassidy Hutchinson after her testimony in front of the Jan. 6th Committee, and he may have attempted to intim...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Extended Cut) | This Just In-surrection
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s surprise Jan. 6th Committee hearing featured testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson who described shockingly violent behavior by the former presi...
Wanda Sykes | Roe To Hell
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen reacts to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, and introduces a new way for women in the United States to find out what right...
Tom Segura Gives Stephen A New Leather Jacket
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and author Tom Segura stopped by to chat about his world tour and his new book, “I’d Like to Play Alone, Please.” Listen as he gifts St...
Meanwhile… U.K. Soldiers Busted For On-Base Orgy | Freak Out With Hard Mtn Dew
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Soldiers deployed with NATO got in big trouble for a series of group sex parties, and extreme soda lovers are welcoming the arrival of al...
David Sedaris Answered 175 Fan Letters While Stuck At Home With Covid
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hilarious David Sedaris stops by to introduce his latest book and share what he did to pass the time while recovering from his recent bout with Co...
Beto O'Rourke | Beg Your Pardons
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Jan. 6th Committee painted a chilling and criminally insane portrait of the former president’s attempt to steal the election by weaponizin...
Taika Waititi (Extended Cut) | What's Up, Doc?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former president’s campaign staff reportedly didn’t notice the documentary crew filming at the White House before, during and after January 6t...
Werner Herzog | Man Of Steal
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Jan. 6th Committee laid out in shocking detail how the former president’s scheme to overturn the 2020 election brought harrowing consequen...
Sen. Cory Booker | Braking Bad
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen talks about last week’s non-surrection. President Biden falls off his bike. Also, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker returns to The Late Show fo...
Meanwhile… Chris Evans' Boston Accent | Caviar Is The New Cocaine
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… The internet loves Chris Evans this week, especially footage of him slipping back into his Boston accent. Also, if you’re rich and look...
Father's Day First Drafts with Evie Colbert
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fabulous Evie Colbert returns for a very special Father’s Day edition of everyone’s favorite late night greeting card segment, First Drafts. ...
Sen. Raphael Warnock (Extended Cut)
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When he needs a reminder of why his work as a Senator and a pastor is so important, Sen. Raphael Warnock remembers the example set by the late Rep. Jo...
Tom Hanks (Extended Cut) | Pence & Sensibility
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Eastman and the rest of the lawyers advising the former president knew that his plan to overturn the election was a crime, and today’s Jan. 6th...
Emma Thompson (Extended Cut) | Watch, Riot, Repeat
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A member of the seditionist group Proud Boys complained to a judge about being mentioned on The Late Show, and President Biden might be the only Ameri...
Extended Episode: Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein on Watergate, 50 Years Later
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former president scammed $250 million dollars in low-dollar donations from his most passionate followers for his bogus Election Defense Fund, and ...
Bryan Cranston (Extended Cut) | Hearing We Go Again
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The televised hearings of the Jan 6th Committee are proving to be must-see events, in particular the moments when witnesses have been asked to comment...
Marvel Star Simu Liu Got Fired From His Accounting Job
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The star of Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," Simu Liu, makes his first visit to The Late Show to tell Stephen about his experienc...
Meanwhile | Popcorn Shortage Looms, Diners Lick A Restaurant Wall In Arizona
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... Stephen is concerned that moviegoers may not be able to enjoy popcorn when they head to theaters this summer, the European Union looks to...
Joel Kim Booster On Why Fire Island Is "A Safe Haven For Queer People"
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Kim Booster, the writer and star of the new film, "Fire Island," made his first visit to The Late Show this week and explained what makes a small...
LIVE Monologue | Jon Batiste's Colbert Questionert (Extended Cut)
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert delivers his LIVE monologue after watching the first night of televised hearings held by the January 6th Committee. And if you don’...
Rep. Adam Schiff | Hearing Is Believing
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen is getting hyped for Thursday’s televised Jan 6 Committee hearing, and wants manufacturers to know he isn’t fooled by the smaller package ...
Robert De Niro (Extended Cut) | Crimetime Special
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen gives an update on the five Proud Boys members who face 20 years in prison if convicted of sedition for their role in the Jan 6 insurrection, ...
Jake Tapper | Treason Finale
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Jan 6th committee is hoping to reach a large audience with hearings televised in prime time this week, and CNN is implementing a plan to limit the...
John Cleese & Big Furry Hat | Colbert Classic
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy legend and Monty Python co-founder John Cleese stopped by to talk to Stephen about his book "So, Anyway," how he and his fellow Pythons pitched...
Meanwhile… Kris Jenner Wants To Freeze Kendall’s Eggs
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Stephen volunteers to eat an exciting new innovation from the world of snack food, and TV mom Kris Jenner wants to make sure that the nex...
Lady Gaga (Full Interview) | Colbert Classic
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen's wide-ranging conversation with superstar Lady Gaga covers everything from her Oscar-nominated performance in "A Star Is Born" to the nationa...
Stephen's Audience Q&A: Why Don't You Grow a Mustache? | Colbert Classic
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every night before the show, our host Stephen Colbert takes questions from the audience. This time he's asked to explain why his "Colbeard" look never...
Jason Bateman | Colbert Classic
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix's 'Ozark' star Jason Bateman has considered a post-acting venture into late night TV. Stephen makes Jason's dream a premature reality and hand...
Brad Pitt: Big Questions with Even Bigger Stars | Colbert Classic
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Movie star Brad Pitt cozies up by Stephen as they contemplate humanity's most puzzling uncertainties in this Colbert Classic from the Late Show vault....
The Daily Show Reunion: Jon Stewart & The Correspondents | Colbert Classic
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen's Daily Show Reunion extravaganza with Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms, and John Oliver starts off with a flashback to Stephe...
Admiral James Stavridis On America's Permissive Gun Laws
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO joined Stephen for a fascinating discussion about NATO, the relationship between Russia and China, and how...
Meanwhile… Endangered Penis Plant Is NSFW
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Video of a tee-ball player’s elaborate at-bat dance is making the rounds online, and Stephen marvels at photos of a jungle flower that’...
Patti LuPone On Stephen Sondheim's Passing
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patti LuPone returns to The Late Show for a fascinating conversation that centers around her friend and mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim, who she lov...
Josh Brolin Takes The Colbert Questionert | Knee-Jerk Inaction
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Senators McConnell and Schumer opted not to consider any gun violence solutions before letting the Senate leave for a two week break, and Republicans ...
Michael Che | See Something, Do Something
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re heartbroken and frustrated after yesterday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you’re not alone. There are things Congress could do righ...
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern | The Devil Endorsed In Georgia
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The former president and VP are engaged in a high-profile battle over the Georgia gubernatorial race in what many see as a prelude to the 2024 preside...
Jennifer Connelly | Monkey See, Monkey Flu
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemic-weary Americans are in no mood to begin battling another deadly virus, and President Biden is surprising reporters with his casual candor whi...
Judd Apatow On George Carlin’s Incredible Ability To Reinvent Himself
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Judd Apatow returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the man he profiles in his new special, "George Carlin's American Dream," w...
Meanwhile | People May Cease To Print, GrubHub’s Free Lunch Disaster
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Late Show Pod Show brings you the Meanwhiles of the week! Stephen is very upset with the people at People, and GrubHub is in big trouble after pro...
Shaquille O'Neal Takes The Colbert Questionert | Inflate of the Union
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebs like Matt Damon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Paris Hilton and others who made millions endorsing cryptocurrency have been remarkably quiet in recent days ...
Mike Myers (Extended Cut) | Gaffe From The Past
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After watching George W. Bush make an incredible Freudian slip about his unjustified invasion of Iraq, Stephen wonders what else the former president ...
Sec. Antony Blinken | Results Penn-ding
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Rep. Madison Cawthorn was the clear loser in the North Carolina primary, as of our taping time the results were still too close to call in the P...
Ricky Gervais | Pennsylmania
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Polls were still open in Pennsylvania when Stephen taped this show, so we’ll have to wait to find out which brand of crazy GOP primary voters prefer...
Sec. Mark Esper | Singing In Ukraine
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hateful, racist theory that inspired a teenager to commit mass murder in Buffalo, NY is a popular talking point among Republican politicians and t...
Neil deGrasse Tyson Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know about his connection to Joan Rivers, or where he stands on the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate, do you really know Neil deGrasse Ty...
Best of Quarantine-while | Colbert Classic
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen spent weeks hand-selecting these outstanding moments from his notorious "Quarantine-while" segments, which he delivered directly to you from a...
Bill Hader's Best Celebrity Impressions | Colbert Classic
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Barry" star Bill Hader and Stephen Colbert showed off their impressions of some very 'relevant' people during Bill's first visit to The Late Show in ...
John Oliver Interviews Stephen | Colbert Classic
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what kind of questions to ask on a first date? Wonder no more as guest host John Oliver takes over the desk to ask Stephen Colbert some ...
Matt Walsh Bravely Defends His Chickens Against Coyote Attacks
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen’s longtime friend Matt Walsh returned to The Late Show last week to chat about his new film, “Unplugged,” and to catch us up on the peri...
Glenn Close And Stephen Bond Over Their Favorite Film
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing Glenn Close returned to The Late Show to teach Stephen a little Farsi she picked up while filming the Israeli spy series, "Tehran," and to...
Elvis Costello Takes The Colbert Questionert
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the name of the most used app on his phone, do you really know Elvis Costello? Find out how Elvis fared un...
Meanwhile… Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza Returns | Florida’s Gators Are Thirsty
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Taco Bell returned the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza to their menu, and homeowners in Florida got a shock when they found an alligator chugg...
First Drafts (Extended Cut): Mother's Day Cards with Evie McGee Colbert
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen pick out the perfect Mother's Day card in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive e...
Chris O'Donnell | Return of Events
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many NFT owners are finding their investments are worth significantly less than when they bought them, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says T**...
Daniel Craig Takes The Colbert Questionert | False Profit
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a rough week on Wall Street after the Fed raised interest rates, and our former president claims to have done more for all religions than ...
Sheryl Crow (Extended Cut) & Stephen's 2010 GRAMMYs Story
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GOP cowards spent decades packing the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, but are now afraid to celebrate their victory. Over ...
José Andrés & Ron Howard, Emily Bazelon | Ruh Roe
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Well, s***.” Stephen reacts to the leaked Supreme Court opinion that appears to strike down Roe v. Wade, destroying a half century of protections...
Jon Bernthal | Text-Posé
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Hannity, Rick Perry and Marjorie Taylor Greene are among the prominent figures whose damning texts to former White House chief of staff Mark Mead...
Michelle Obama's Blanket Fort | Colbert Classic
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a place you can go where everything you knew as a child is still true. It's called The Late Show Blanket Fort, and back in 2016 it was under h...
Midnight Confessions | Colbert Classic
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this blast from The Late Show's sinful past with one of our favorite classic segments: Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions. To learn more a...
Jerry Seinfeld | Colbert Classic
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Jerry Seinfeld joined Stephen over Zoom in 2020 to talk about his new book, "Is This Anything?," the legendary comic compared notes with Stephen ...
Adam Driver's Community Calendar | Colbert Classic
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local boy made good (or bad, depending on which movie you're watching) alerted the Mishawaka, Indiana community to upcoming events in his hometown bac...
Terry Gross | Colbert Classic
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen's favorite interviewer becomes the interviewee in this Zoom call from the Ed Sullivan Office Building back in April of 2021. Listen as this le...
Nicki Minaj (Extended Cut) | Colbert Classic
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She said WHAT to Colbert? Find out all that you missed in this extended version of Nicki Minaj's visit to The Late Show in 2018 in support of her albu...
Conan O'Brien | Colbert Classic
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the spring of 2020 when both late night hosts were broadcasting from the seclusion of their own homes, our guest Conan O'Brien reluctantly rel...
Alexander Skarsgård, Jack White | The Great American Bake Off
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales on April 21st and we have a sneak peek at some of the strains that will be available. In non-pot ne...
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Comedian Emmy Blotnick
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A federal judge ruled that the CDC can’t mandate mask usage on public transportation, and France’s president Emmanuel Macron is pulling out all th...
Julia Roberts | Don't Mess With Taxes
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis users in New Jersey will be able to legally replenish their stashes starting this Friday, and Stephen tries to make sense of the trailer for ...
Josh Brolin, First Drafts with Evie Colbert
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newly released emails show that Secret Service agents were outraged at the White House’s attempts to downplay the severity of dog bites suffered whi...
Hugh Laurie | Sank You, Next
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine appears to have sunk the same Russian warship that threatened soldiers on Snake Island at the beginning of Putin’s invasion, and Stephen isn...
Claire Foy & Paul Bettany | Did A Bird Poop On The President?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our duty to fact check the video of President Biden supposedly being targeted by a bird while giving a speech, and Stephen checks in with NYC M...
Molly Shannon (Exclusive Extended Cut), Rep. Cori Bush
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden hopes to counter the effects of inflation by increasing the availability of ethanol at the gas pump, and Stephen reacts to news that R...
Chance the Rapper (Exclusive Extended Interview), Beanie Feldstein
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chance the Rapper tells Stephen how he learned about his family's deep spiritual roots in Ghana, just days before making his first visit there, in thi...
Ringo Starr Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's Ringo Starr's favorite Beatles song? What's his favorite action movie? What does he think about oranges? You'll really get to really know Ringo...
Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Alexander | Supreme of the Crop
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen lets out a big “WOO” to celebrate the news that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. Elsewhe...
Anderson Cooper | Sanc-Shunned
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. added new sanctions to punish Russia for war crimes in Ukraine, and renowned Tolkein expert Stephen Colbert reacts to news that Facebook empl...
Oscar Isaac, Jon Batiste Is Back (With Grammys!)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
America got a brief reminder of what hope and change look like when former president Obama visited the White House today, while Republicans continue t...
Shaquille O'Neal, Mayim Bialik | Jon Batiste's Gram Slam
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn’t be more proud of Jon Batiste after his triumph at the GRAMMY Awards, where he performed “FREEDOM” and took home five awards includin...
Ken Burns & Mandy Patinkin, John C. Reilly | Hiding In Strain Sight
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's April 1st at The Late Show but the latest Covid strain isn't fooling around as over half the new cases in the U.S. were Omicron BA-2 last week, a...
James McAvoy, Jane Krakowski | Not O-K-G-B
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin’s advisors may be too scared to tell the Russian leader the truth about his botched invasion of Ukraine, and Stephen checks in with t...
Elle Fanning, Ben Schwartz | Tanks But No Tanks
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can be difficult to trace the owners of Russian superyachts, but authorities continue to find selfies on social media that help link oligarchs to t...
Hannah Gadsby, Sandra Bullock Takes The Colbert Questionert | Burner Phoney
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know the former president spoke to Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan as the January 6th insurrection unfolded, but his missing phone records leave a lo...
Chris Wallace, Wilmer Valderrama | Talking Smack
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen returns from hiatus with reactions to the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock drama at The Oscars, and an update on Russia’s change of strategy in Ukr...
Dana Carvey | Colbert Classic
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show and master of impressions, Dana Carvey Zoomed into A Late Show to share some comedy advice and talk about what inspired his podcast...
Meryl Streep Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questione...
John Mulaney | Colbert Classic
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Mulaney checked in with Stephen Colbert over Zoom early in the pandemic to compare the strangely specific dreams they had each been having during...
George Clooney Takes The Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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