The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Episodes
Liza Colón-Zayas | 'The Bear'
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and playwright Liza Colón-Zayas, who recently took home an Emmy Award for her performance in the hit series “The Bear,” entertains Stephe...
Meanwhile | Chimpanzee Fashion
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Japanese researchers downloaded all of Netflix in just one second, a man was caught smuggling spiders, African chimpanzees are sporting a...
Meg Stalter | 'Too Much'
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Meg Stalter gives a preview of what to expect from her new series, “Too Much,” which is streaming now on Netflix. To learn mo...
Sen. Adam Schiff | Feeling The Heat
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert tells his audience that the next season of “The Late Show” will be the last, and that the series will end in May 2026. A heat wave...
Owen Wilson's Colbert Questionert | File Denial
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump lashed out at supporters who want him to release Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, Stephen digs deeper into the mystery surrounding Eps...
Joaquin Phoenix | Wet Hot American Summer
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert is officially mustache-free, New York and New Jersey got inundated with rainfall on Monday night, the Department of Defense will soon ...
Stephen A. Smith | Settle Down
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen returned from vacation to learn that Paramount settled President Trump’s nuisance lawsuit for $16 million, MAGA is in full revolt against th...
Audience Questions | July 2025
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every night before taping The Late Show, our host answers a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear...
Meanwhile Rewind | Finland Loves Colbert
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... Everyone's favorite Late Show segment is a hit in Finland. (Originally aired December 2024) To learn more about listener data and our ...
Michael C. Hall
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beloved actor Michael C. Hall tells Stephen how his iconic character Dexter came back to life for a new series, even though everyone definitely saw hi...
Stephen Presents: Lorde (Extended)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen hopes his latest interview with New Zealand's biggest pop star makes up for his prankish antics he pulled the last time he was on her side of ...
Stephen Presents: Tony Gilroy
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen loves 'Andor' and keeping his famous friends listed as secret nicknames on his phone, and Peabody-winning writer and director Tony Gilroy says...
Stephen Presents: Julia Roberts
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colbert jumps on the podcast to play another round of "Celebrity Boss" and reveals what life is really like in the limelight. And verified celebrity a...
Stephen Presents: Slow Horses
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert talks about traveling across the pond to sit down with Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Pryce and Kristin Scott Thomas to discuss th...
Damson Idris
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed actor Damson Idris tells Stephen about working opposite Brad Pitt and what happened when he had to yell angrily into the Oscar-winner's face...
Audience Questions Rewind: Mulch Obliged
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this podcast-exclusive round up, Stephen talks candidly about his wr...
'The Bear' Rewind | Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the fourth season of "The Bear," enjoy these interviews with Emmy-winning stars Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach! Actor and comedian Ayo...
Stephen Presents: Ryan Gosling's Colbert Questionert
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Various interpretations of what qualifies as 'sandwich' are accepted in The Questionert, but not all answers are scored equally by our host. Hear what...
Stephen Presents: President Jimmy Carter
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen gets to talk to the most powerful people in the country as host of The Late Show, among other Meat Lover's perks. Then, the 39th President of ...
Stephen Presents: Community Calendar
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen covers the origin of The Late Show Sea Captains softball team and tells the story of The Late Show's first trial episode in Monroe, Michigan i...
Stephen Presents: Cyndi Lauper
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRAMMY, Emmy and Tony-winning superstar Cyndi Lauper gifted Stephen a pink wig and invites the world to come see the combination of art and music that...
Kerry Condon | 'F1'
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-nominated actress Kerry Condon gives Stephen a peek behind the scenes of the production for her new film, "F1," where she shares a romantic mome...
What's Going On Over There | Lifeguard Dog
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American television host Stephen Colbert checks in on the world in his long-running international news segment, "What's Going On Over There?" Origina...
Idris Elba (Extended)
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed actor Idris Elba is passionate about his side gig as a world-famous DJ who played Coachella this year. His latest film, "Heads of State," is...
Stephen Presents: Late Show Book Club | 'Orbital'
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late Show Book Club chats with Samantha Harvey, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel, "Orbital," our June book club pick. Find out which book Harv...
Clarissa Ward | A Mayor Development
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won a stunning victory in New York City’s mayoral primary, beating disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo. Elsew...
John Cena | Keepin' It 100°
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump expressed frustration over continued fighting between Israel and Iran after he announced a ceasefire deal, new intelligence suggests t...
Zohran Mamdani & Brad Lander (Extended)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The president announced America’s bunker-busting attack on Iran in a strange late night speech, after approving the strike based on “a feeling” ...
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth argues that the money spent on President Trump's birthday parade could have been put to better use, fundin...
Meanwhile | Gen Z Loves Pickles
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... A cute baby raccoon was rescued from bad weather in Massachusetts, the hottest new food flavor is dill pickle, and a restaurant on Long I...
Rep. Maxwell Frost (Extended)
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost tells Stephen why Governor Ron DeSantis is acting more extreme than ever, and why unlawful ICE detentions are tear...
Paul Simon (Extended) | It's Not The Heat, It's The Stupidity
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The president tried to halt observances of the Juneteenth holiday but Americans celebrated anyway, the FDA is scrapping guidelines on daily alcohol li...
Allison Williams | Will He Or War He?!
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is focused on redecorating the White House while the world waits to know if he will bomb Iran, Israel’s prime minister freaked out t...
Nate Bargatze | OMG7
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump appears ready to officially enter the Israel-Iran war, you can tell the Pentagon is on a war footing because of all the pizza they ord...
Mariska Hargitay | Tanks For Nothing
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump’s birthday parade featured low turnout and squeaky tanks, the champagne was flowing over at Fox News, and over five million American...
Eva Victor | "Sorry, Baby"
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and director Eva Victor nerds out with Stephen Colbert over their Chicago improv comedy roots, then tells our host how they came to write, dire...
Meanwhile | Sound of Science: Antique Condom
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... America's sweetheart Kristin Chenoweth gave new meaning to the term "fur baby," a hungry elephant gently broke into a grocery store for a...
First Drafts Father's Day 2025
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Evie Colbert go searching for the perfect Father's Day card. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...
John C. Reilly | Drama King
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump’s birthday parade may be scuttled by bad weather, fans of democracy are planning “No Kings” marches for this Saturday, a group o...
Colman Domingo | Flaw Enforcement
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
California Governor Gavin Newsom warned that President Trump plans to send troops to any state he perceives as an enemy, ICE raided a major meatpackin...
Nicolle Wallace | The Fascist And The Furious
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump claims he’s not throwing himself a birthday parade, he sent Marines to Los Angeles in a major escalation of his attack on the city’...
William Shatner & Neil deGrasse Tyson | On Thin ICE
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles residents pushed back against President Trump’s authoritarian immigration raids this past weekend after White House Deputy Chief of Staf...
Cristin Milioti | "The Penguin"
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished actor Cristin Milioti bonds with Stephen over their shared love of Joni Mitchell and "Jesus Christ Superstar," and she shares the joy she...
Meanwhile | Are Men Ok?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... A nun is going viral for her dope beatboxing skills, the Colorado Rockies are making history for the wrong reasons, and a study claims th...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein shares an update on his state’s recovery from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, and warns that President ...
Cynthia Erivo | Bitter X's
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A full-scale flame war has broken out between the world’s most famous besties causing their former buddy Kanye West to wade into the fray, and an in...
Mark Hamill | Commander In Beef
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After he was booted from the White House, Elon Musk called President Trump’s budget bill a “disgusting abomination,” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...
Jacinda Ardern | Photogen-Ick
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America's intelligence chiefs are seeking a more engaging way to brief the president, the head of FEMA is cracking jokes about hurricane season, FBI D...
Jean Smart | The DOGE Days Are Over
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sen. Joni Ernst horrified constituents with a heartless comment about people who will lose Medicaid coverage under the GOP’s budget bill, Elon Musk ...
Dawn Staley
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball icon and head coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team shares what it felt like to see herself depicted in bronze ...
Meanwhile | Sound of Science: The Poop Rule
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... Gwyneth Paltrow wants people to stop criticizing Goop's vagina-scented candle, Stephen learns about a new rule that helps you declutter y...
Audience Questions | Ask Me About Shrimp
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every night before taping the show, Stephen takes a handful of questions from the studio audience that we compile and serve to you, the podcast listen...
Stephen Presents: Suleika Jaouad (Extended)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert is on the podcast again talking about his relationship to journaling, and one very special journal he keeps around at all times. All t...
Stephen Presents: Cole Escola (Extended)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talk at length about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's interview ...
Stephen Presents: Prof. Brian Cox (Extended)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen discusses his love for the popular sciences in this exclusive podcast introduction to the extended cut of his interview with physicist and tel...
Stephen Presents: Father Guido Sarducci
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen's back on the podcast this week with exclusive introductions to memorable Late Show moments, and he's kicking things off with comedy legend Do...
Bradley Whitford
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished actor Bradley Whitford shares a harrowing story of how he successfully navigated a nude scene in an off-Broadway play while battling an u...
Meanwhile | Where Echidnas Come From
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... we're going to ignore a study that argues ice cream is dangerous for your gut health, "Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise wants to make...
Meghann Fahy
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reviews are in and it sounds like actress Meghann Fahy's birthday party was a hell of a good time. Her latest project, "Sirens," premieres Thursda...
Paul Giamatti | Fools Out For Summer
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Americans are planning to hit the road in record numbers this holiday weekend, President Trump is escalating his war on “woke” arts programming at...
Natalie Portman | Better Save Than Sorry
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump’s economy is headed down the golden toilet, Americans are horny for a good deal, DHS head Kristi Noem knows nothing about our consti...
James Comey | Tough Bill To Swallow
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker Mike Johnson is ramming the GOP’s cruel budget bill through the House despite disagreements over how deeply to cut Medicaid, President Trump...
Angela Bassett | Writing's On The WalMart
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WalMart is passing the cost of President Trump’s tariffs along to consumers, the president lashed out at celebrities for not supporting him, and “...
Emily Osment
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The star of CBS's "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," Emily Osment, is an adventure seeker who once pack-rafted for hundreds of miles with legendary a...
Comedian Paula Poundstone
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedic icon Paula Poundstone, host of the "Nobody Listens To Paula Poundstone" podcast, performs stand-up for the lucky crowd at the Ed Sullivan Thea...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett On Congressional Democrats
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the sophomore Democratic Congresswoman from Texas, reacts to the Trump administration's threat to arrest congresspeople and ind...
Sen. Bernie Sanders | Yap Quest
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re learning details about the ridiculous birthday parade President Trump is throwing for himself, the “big beautiful” Republican budget aims ...
Nick Kroll | In Plane Sight
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump feels inadequate when he sees an airplane bigger than Air Force One, U.S. taxpayers will spend more than one billion dollars to retrof...
Alexander Skarsård (Extended) | Father James Martin
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman pulled out all the stops to welcome President Trump, some Republicans have expressed concern about Trump accept...
Ryan Reynolds | Air Force Dumb
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is set to accept a gift from Qatar worth $400 million, the administration reached a temporary deal with China to lower tariffs, and Fo...
Stellan Skarsgård
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally-renowned actor Stellan Skarsgård has been a celebrity heartthrob since he was a teenager, long before his famous actor sons came alon...
Meanwhile | Runaway Tortoise, Good Luck Penis
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... A musical about the life of Luigi Mangione is headed to the stage, the release of video game "Grand Theft Auto 6" has been delayed by a y...
Extended Cut: Mother's Day Cards With Evie
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mother's Day expert Evie McGee Colbert joins Stephen in this extended edit of their exchange to review greeting card options for this year's celebrati...
Bill Gates | New Pope, Who Deus?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Pope is an American from Chicago, and Melania Trump is M.I.A. so her husband has taken on tasks traditionally managed by the First Lady. For d...
Christine Baranksi (Extended) | Papal Watching
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes are on Vatican City as the world’s Catholics wait for news from the papal conclave, Stephen imagines a world where the Cardinal of Newark i...
Rachel Maddow | Error Traffic Control
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America’s air traffic control system is in disarray thanks to aging technology and recent DOGE staff cuts, President Trump decided to reopen an aban...
Jim Gaffigan | One Nation Under Fraud
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America’s president doesn’t know if he’s required to uphold the Constitution, he blames all bad economic results on his predecessor, he wants to...
Amber Ruffin
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and bestselling author Amber Ruffin stops by to tell Stephen how it felt to be uninvited to her hosting gig at the 2025 White House Correspon...
Meanwhile | Glen Powell’s Waffles, Is Shaq Ok?
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Filmmaker George Lucas filled in a big gap in Yoda’s origin story, we think we know why Shaquille O’Neal ran off the set of a live br...
Linguist John McWhorter
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Columbia University linguistics professor and bestselling author John McWhorter discusses some of the quirks of the English language and explains why ...
Walton Goggins | The Last Waltz
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump ousted National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and gave the job to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, officials are hoarding supplies ahead ...
Jen Psaki | Crash Or Credit
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid alarming signals that the economy is headed into recession, President Trump is trying to pass the buck to his predecessor and refusing to admit...
Will Ferrell's Colbert Questionert | Oh Canada
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More Americans would flunk President Trump than give him a passing grade on the first 100 days of his second term, voters in Canada chose a liberal fo...
Wanda Sykes | (100) Days Of Bummer
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has the lowest approval rating in the history of polling as he exaggerates his dealmaking prowess and Elon Musk’s DOGE fails to deli...
Joe Manganiello
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed actor Joe Manganiello returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about the delicious true story that inspired his latest film, "Nonnas," and h...
Stand Up Comedy | Erin Maguire, Paul Mecurio
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Maguire, comedian and host of "The Dear Pod" podcast, makes her late night television debut with a stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Check...
'Stranger Things' Star Finn Wolfhard
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, director and musician Finn Wolfhard tells Stephen what it was like directing himself in the new film, “Hell of a Summer,” and the emotional...
Stephen Presents: Adrien Brody
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Becca and Stephen play a new game, 'Celebrity Boss,' so that Becca can find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if star...
Stephen Presents: Michelle Buteau
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Stephen Colbert isn't hosting the Late Show, he's got a hunk of meat smoking in his Big Green Egg, and he's excited to tell you all about it. Plu...
Stephen Presents: Jalen Brunson | Prove It!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen gives podcast listeners a play-by-play on how wastepaper basketball came to be and launches into his most recent match with New York Knicks ca...
Stephen Presents: Hannah Einbinder & Paul W. Downs (Extended)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and podcast producer Becca are amped to be back on The Late Show Pod Show while the show's dark this week, and kick things off with a 'Hacks'-...
Melinda French Gates
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philanthropist and author Melinda French Gates talks about a chapter from her new book addressing the death of a close friend, who taught her a unique...
Meanwhile | NJ Beach Trash, Roman Taxes
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile… Teen boys are making a mess at screenings of “A Minecraft Movie,” you won’t believe what washed up on New Jersey’s beaches, Franc...
Easter First Drafts with Evie (Extended)
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert stops by The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Easter in this podcast-exclusive extended ...
Sen. Raphael Warnock | Holy Smokes
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whoever came up with our Easter traditions must have been really stoned, Italy’s new prime minister paid a visit to the White House, scientists may ...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren | Full Court Stress
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two federal judges blasted the Trump administration for disregarding their orders regarding illegal deportations to El Salvador, the president doubled...
David Oyelowo | Constitu-Shunned
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America’s constitutional crisis has arrived as President Trump ignores the Supreme Court’s order to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from El Salvad...
Sarah Snook | Ladies Who Launch
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President J.D. Vance dropped the NCAA football championship trophy at a White House ceremony, CBS News anchor Gayle King kissed the ground after ...
Jenny Slate
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Dying For Sex" star Jenny Slate shares the embarrassing details about what she wrote in her journal the day she met her husband while on a trip in No...
Meanwhile | The Sound of Science: Mr. Met Gets Buff
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile... The New York Mets mascot got into crazy shape in the offseason, New Zealand is home to two of the oldest geckos in the world, and a statu...