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Meanwhile | Dunkin' Toilet Explodes, Wienermobile Seeks Driver

14 Jan 2024

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Meanwhile… A naked man surrendered to police after bathing in the aquarium at a store in Alabama, a customer at Dunkin’ Donuts was injured in a ve...

Reneé Rapp (Extended) | 'Mean Girls'

13 Jan 2024

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Singer, songwriter and actor Reneé Rapp tells Stephen that she always had her sights set on being a pop singer and was very insecure about her acting...

Emily Blunt | Temper TanTrump

12 Jan 2024

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The former president lost his cool in front of the judge in his New York fraud trial today, Chris Christie trashed his GOP rivals before dropping out ...

America Ferrera | Shoot For Immune

11 Jan 2024

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The former governor of New Jersey has dropped out of the presidential race, Trump’s lawyer claims that presidential immunity covers having rivals as...

Gayle King & Charles Barkley (Extended) | Ready For Break-Off

10 Jan 2024

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Boeing stock is down 10% after an in-air mishap involving the company’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, and the former president’s lawyers are struggling to c...

Barbra Streisand's Colbert Questionert | Io-What?!

09 Jan 2024

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Nikki Haley left out some important details when describing the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump is playing to the faithful ahead of the Iowa cauc...

Hugh Jackman (Extended) | Colbert Classic

08 Jan 2024

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Hugh Jackman returned to The Late Show in 2023 and told Pod Show listeners about the time(s) he split his pants open while performing "The Music Man" ...

Meanwhile | Will Californians Drink Toilet Water?

07 Jan 2024

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Meanwhile… Drought-plagued California may turn wastewater into drinking water, Warner Bros. is rumored to be interested in merging with Paramount, a...

Tom Hanks (Extended) | Colbert Classic 2023

06 Jan 2024

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Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Friend of the show Tom...

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Harvey Guillén as Rep. Santos | Colbert Classic 2023

05 Jan 2024

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Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! After being exposed fo...

Jason Segel, Mike & Ike Rebrand | Colbert Classic 2023

04 Jan 2024

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Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Concerned that your ca...

Trevor Noah | Colbert Classic 2023

03 Jan 2024

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This week, we're highlighting the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes you downloaded in 2023! Trevor Noah already missed the good vibes and great people...

Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex (Extended) | Colbert Classic 2023

02 Jan 2024

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This week, we're highlighting the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes you downloaded in 2023! Coming in at #1 was when Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

Jake Gyllenhaal (Extended) | The Colbert Questionert

01 Jan 2024

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If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know Jake Gyllenhaal? Find out in this podcast exc...

Meanwhile | Doritos Liquor, Flaco The Owl

31 Dec 2023

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Meanwhile… Doritos fans can now mix nacho cheese-flavored cocktails, an ancient curse has been unearthed, and local New York legend Flaco the Owl ha...

Audience Questions [Exclusive] | Mulch Obliged

30 Dec 2023

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Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this brand new podcast-exclusive round up, Stephen talks candidly ab...

David Letterman | Colbert Classic

29 Dec 2023

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Last month, Stephen Colbert got the honor of welcoming his predecessor David Letterman back to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since hostin...

Aubrey Plaza | Colbert Classic

28 Dec 2023

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Our dear friend Aubrey Plaza makes an unforgettable entrance dressed as the main character in her latest book, "The Legend of the Christmas Witch," an...

Oprah Winfrey | Colbert Classic

27 Dec 2023

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Oprah talks New Years resolutions, the Obama family Christmas Cards, and helps make anything sound exciting in this Colbert Classic interview (Origina...

Mariah Carey Takes The Colbert Questionert

26 Dec 2023

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The Queen of Christmas sits down for a super-sized holiday edition of The Colbert Questionert. Find out whether Mariah Carey tops her tree with an ang...

Holiday Cards with Evie (Extended) | First Drafts

25 Dec 2023

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The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert helps her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card in this extended cut of First Drafts Holiday Card...

"The Indict-Mare Before Christmas" | Narrated By Liam Neeson

24 Dec 2023

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Donald Trump, on trial for 91 counts of naughtiness, tries a wild gambit: getting Santa to testify that he is on the nice list, pardoning him of all c...

Jon Batiste

23 Dec 2023

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Academy, Emmy and GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Jon Batiste comes home to The Late Show to tell Stephen about “American Symphony,” the film that ...

Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen | Yule Be Back

22 Dec 2023

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The MAGA crowd vowed revenge on President Biden after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Trump can’t be on the primary ballot, Rudy Giuliani was order...

Nicki Minaj | Ballot Cleanser

21 Dec 2023

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Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that Trump is disqualified from holding office, we’re learning more about the origins of Supreme Court Justice Clar...

Adam Driver | Erupt To No Good

20 Dec 2023

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Lava is flowing in Iceland (but everyone’s ok), Biden’s campaign links Trump to Hitler, Rudy Giuliani can’t keep his mouth shut after losing in ...

Kenan Thompson | The Bigot Loser

19 Dec 2023

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GOP members made excuses for the former president after he channeled Adolf Hitler in a speech, Rudy Giuliani may not have the funds to cover the $148 ...

Andrew Scott | "All Of Us Strangers"

18 Dec 2023

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Actor Andrew Scott explains the “beautiful premise” of his new film, and tells Stephen about the chemistry he shares with his co-star and fellow I...

Meanwhile | Ohio’s Pringles Pooper, NASA’s Missing Tomato

17 Dec 2023

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Meanwhile… Someone is leaving loaded Pringles cans all around Ohio, Subway is introducing a footlong chocolate chip cookie, British authorities took...

Robert Smigel (Extended)

16 Dec 2023

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Comedy legend Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed the new animated musical “Leo,” has known Stephen Colbert for decades and once scouted a young...

Greta Gerwig, Oprah Winfrey | Cow Or Never

15 Dec 2023

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House Republicans used their last working days of the year debating dairy and hunting for crimes to pin on President Biden, and Oprah Winfrey stopped ...

Jason Momoa | No Crime Or Reason

14 Dec 2023

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Even the friends at Fox & Friends admit that House Republicans don’t have any evidence with which to impeach President Biden, and America loves cons...

Taraji P. Henson | Spilling The Immuni-Tea

13 Dec 2023

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The former president’s draft tweets and direct messages are among the data sought by special counsel Jack Smith, and some of the world’s worst peo...

Rep. Liz Cheney (Extended) | Worst Things First

12 Dec 2023

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The former president doubled down on his assertion that he would only be a dictator on day one if elected again, and former Congressman George Santos ...

Larry David, Susie Essman | Colbert Classic

11 Dec 2023

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

The Late Show Presents: Hanukkah Movies

10 Dec 2023

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While 146 new Christmas movies were released in 2021, the year was set to give us zero Hanukkah movies until The Late Show stepped in with a slate of ...

Talking Heads (Extended Cut)

09 Dec 2023

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads joined Stephen for an epic conversation celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal concert film, “...

John Mulaney (Extended Cut)

08 Dec 2023

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In this extended interview, comedian John Mulaney thanks Stephen for the support and encouragement our host provided during an incredibly challenging ...

Nicki Minaj (Extended) | Meanwhile

07 Dec 2023

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Meanwhile... Mitt Romney does his impression of a human celebrating a birthday, and Hilton turns a hotel suite into Barbie's dream house (Originally a...

Mark Ruffalo | Colbert Classic

06 Dec 2023

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Mark Ruffalo talks about playing a real "hero" in his new movie "Dark Waters," and tells Stephen that he doesn't know what the fate of the Hulk will b...

Sarah Paulson | Colbert Classic

05 Dec 2023

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Sarah Paulson talks "American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson" and auctioned off recording a voicemail to benefit the organization AisFor.org...

Carrie Coon (Extended)

04 Dec 2023

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Acclaimed actor Carrie Coon connected with Stephen over their love of Chicago’s improv scene, and shares the remarkable story of two female journali...

'The Big Bang Theory' Cast | Colbert Classic

03 Dec 2023

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The cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' sat down with Stephen after the series finale of their iconic show to talk about their first impressions of each oth...

Jon Batiste (Extended) & Keanu Reeves Take The Colbert Questionert

02 Dec 2023

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If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or the one song he could listen to for the rest of his life, do you really know five-time GRAMMY winner Jon...

Extended Moments with Barbra Streisand | Space News

01 Dec 2023

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Stephen Colbert’s conversation with icon Barbra Streisand continues with these exclusive bonus clips from her interview that didn't air on TV. Her n...

Jennifer Garner (Extended)

30 Nov 2023

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One of the many things Jennifer Garner loved about shooting her series, “The Last Thing He Told Me,” was the chance to reconnect with one of her a...

Stephen Takes Audience Questions | Colbert Classic

29 Nov 2023

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Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, Stephen offers extensive advice ...

Bono's Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

28 Nov 2023

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In a new Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Colbert tries to guess which superstar will be featured in today's Classic Colbert Questionert ba...

Tig Notaro

27 Nov 2023

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If you invite comedian and podcast host Tig Notaro over for dinner, don’t be offended if she brings her own homemade spice mix. Catch Tig out on the...

Meanwhile | Chef José Andrés

26 Nov 2023

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Meanwhile… Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed some very personal information about his game day wardrobe, and Hallmark movie fa...

Cate Blanchett's Colbert Questionert | Colbert Classic

25 Nov 2023

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In another special Pod Show introduction from Stephen and his producer, find out why he was a little distracted by this PB&J-loving movie star when sh...

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line | Colbert Classic

24 Nov 2023

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In a very special introduction for The Late Show Pod Show, Stephen presents a beloved Thanksgiving Late Show tradition: taking calls from The Butterba...

Peter Dinklage | Talk Turkey To Me

23 Nov 2023

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People using weight loss drugs may have smaller appetites at Thanksgiving dinner, Americans overwhelmingly prefer canned cranberry sauce to homemade, ...

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

22 Nov 2023

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

David Letterman | Polling In The Deep

21 Nov 2023

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

Tom Blyth

20 Nov 2023

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

Meanwhile | Girl Trends

19 Nov 2023

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

Maria Bamford (Extended)

18 Nov 2023

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The hilarious Maria Bamford returns to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about her approach to joining cults and how she protects her mental health. ...

Jonathan Karl (Extended) | Bye George

17 Nov 2023

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An ethics probe into Rep. George Santos reported that he committed fraud, but he won’t be expelled from Congress. Elsewhere, the GOP-led House is th...

Paul Giamatti | House Of Pain

16 Nov 2023

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GOP infighting has turned the halls of Congress into a fight club, the U.S. and China set low expectations for the Biden-Xi meeting, and the new House...

Rachel Maddow (Extended) | The Fascist And The Furious

15 Nov 2023

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The former president is sending loud and clear signals that a second Trump term would be a fascist nightmare, complete with mass immigration raids and...

Barbra Streisand | Drop It Like Tim Scott

14 Nov 2023

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America’s favorite couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce brought their romance on tour to her concert in Argentina, Sen. Tim Scott dropped out of the...

Christine Baranski | Colbert Classic

13 Nov 2023

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

Tom Hanks (Extended) | Colbert Classic

12 Nov 2023

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

Comedian Ziwe | Colbert Classic

11 Nov 2023

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Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to today's Colbert Classic: Ziwe is the star of the late night show "Ziwe" on Showtime but before t...

Conan O'Brien Flipped Interview | Colbert Classic

10 Nov 2023

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Stephen welcomes our Pod Show listeners to another Colbert Classic this week with some insight on why he prefers being behind the desk on a late night...

First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert

09 Nov 2023

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In another Pod Show exclusive introduction, Stephen continues his guessing game for this week's Late Show Pod Show episodes, but first takes a moment ...

Jon Stewart, John Oliver | Colbert Classic

08 Nov 2023

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Stephen hops on the mic for a special introduction to this Colbert Classic for Pod Show listeners before throwing to this Election Day combo: First, J...

First Lady Michelle Obama (Extended) | Colbert Classic

07 Nov 2023

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

Melissa Etheridge

06 Nov 2023

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

Meanwhile | Taco Bell Haircut, Taylor Swift is a Billionaire

05 Nov 2023

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Meanwhile… A Taco Bell employee was spotted getting a haircut at work, rapper Lil Wayne’s wax figure is terrifying, Pepper X is the world’s hott...

Willie Nelson (Extended)

04 Nov 2023

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Stephen pops out onto 53rd Street and joins Willie Nelson on his fabled tour bus for an intimate conversation about his life in music, including Willi...

Sec. Pete Buttigieg | The Kids Are Alt-Right

03 Nov 2023

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

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Taylor Tomlinson | Trial By Liar

02 Nov 2023

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Stephen tries out Gov. DeSantis’s cowboy boots trick, the former president’s five court cases are chasing him down the campaign trail, and the cur...

CBS News' John Dickerson | Trick Or Treat Yourself

01 Nov 2023

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Barbie is this year’s most popular Halloween costume, the new Speaker of the House’s wife Kelly Johnson is a counselor who equates being gay with ...

Henry Winkler | Past Pence

31 Oct 2023

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Pence dropped out of the presidential race and his old boss wants his endorsement, and Rep. Mike Johnson believes Earth was created a mere 6,000 years...

John Carpenter

30 Oct 2023

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

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

29 Oct 2023

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

Mae Martin

28 Oct 2023

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Comedian Mae Martin has an amazing family, and a mom who loves “Lord of the Rings” almost as much as Stephen Colbert. Mae’s comedy special “SA...

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

27 Oct 2023

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The new Speaker of the House is an election denier known for his anti-LGBTQ viewpoints, a new Senate report details secret gifts to Supreme Court Just...

Talking Heads (Extended) | Speaker Of The Who?

26 Oct 2023

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The newly elected Speaker of the House played a key role in trying to overturn the 2020 election and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows ap...

Jim Gaffigan | Better Late Than Emmer

25 Oct 2023

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The House GOP failed again to choose a Speaker, another Trump co-defendant took a plea deal in Georgia, and the former president made an incredible di...

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

24 Oct 2023

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Stephen Colbert is back, and the House of Representatives still doesn’t have a speaker, the former president is watching his co-defendants cut plea ...

Romansplaining: Cuffing Season

23 Oct 2023

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Are you in a situationship, or afraid your date might be roaching you? Our host is here to give names to undefined relationship types in this installm...

Keegan-Michael Key | Colbert Classic

22 Oct 2023

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Keegan-Michael Key was one of two people weeping uncontrollably at a play in New York. The other was Stephen Colbert (Original Air Date: January 8, 20...

Patrick Stewart (Extended)

21 Oct 2023

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Sir Patrick Stewart sits down with Stephen for this Pod Show exclusive extended interview, and tells him about a Valentine's Day snafu between him, hi...

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

20 Oct 2023

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Evie McGee Colbert stops by to celebrate three decades of being married to our host, in a special extended anniversary edition of The Late Show’s Fi...

Meanwhile… Taylor Swift’s New Sauce

19 Oct 2023

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

Ricky Velez & Pete Davidson Take Over The Late Show

18 Oct 2023

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

Jada Pinkett Smith | Heir Jordan

17 Oct 2023

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

Melissa Villaseñor (Extended)

16 Oct 2023

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

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

15 Oct 2023

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

Rep. Maxwell Frost

14 Oct 2023

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

John Mulaney (Extended) | Scalise And Desist

13 Oct 2023

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

Sen. John Fetterman | House Of The Rising Dunce

12 Oct 2023

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

Kerry Washington | R-F-Cray-Cray!

11 Oct 2023

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

Arnold Schwarzenegger | Sub-Thing To Talk About

10 Oct 2023

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

Drew Carey | Colbert Classic

09 Oct 2023

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

Meanwhile | Diarrhea Plane, Elderly Skydiver

08 Oct 2023

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

Cyborgasm | Fortune Feimster

07 Oct 2023

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