The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen's known for taking over the The Late Show Pod Show with exclusive introductions and delightfully tangential conversations, so we've been replaying our favorite Stephen intro's all week long before we're back with all new episodes on Tuesday, September 3rd. In this intro rewind, Stephen talks with Becca, our podcast producer, about how he found comedian Ariel Elias via Instagram Reels, and then speaks at length with great fondness about "The Queen" and all of her projects: comedian Maria Bamford. Ariel Elias's stand up set originally aired March 6th, 2024; Maria Bamford originally aired January 15th, 2016. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on March 19th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive Colbert introduction replay, Stephen and his podcast producer Becca talked about their coworker's famous cookie recipe that made it into his new cookbook, and swapped stories about baking and The Barefoot Contessa before launching into a very special Audience Questions podcast. Listen as Stephen answers hard-hitting questions about potatoes, cookies, his relationship with his stage manager, his favorite Daily Show field piece, and more. Stephen & Evie's new cookbook, "Does This Taste Funny?" is available for preorder now: bit.ly/colbert-cookbook. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast that was released on April 24th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this introduction exclusively recorded for the Late Show Pod Show, Stephen says hosting a late night show is like hosting a party, and shares an innovative new product idea for waffle lovers everywhere. Then it's all about the Second Gentleman and how Biden Administration staffers had to scramble to figure out how to handle protocol after Douglas Emhoff became the first male spouse of the Vice President in this country's history. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on May 30th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this exclusive introduction from earlier this year, Stephen tells his podcast listeners that he's happy to plug anything for a Late Show guest! Then, Stephen and Ryan Gosling exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Ryan Gosling's interview originally aired after Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another favorite Late Show Pod Show exclusive introduction replay, listen as Stephen and his producer Becca talked about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including the historic pit stop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Hear Stephen break down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on February 21st, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert's been known to hop on the podcast for his exclusive introductions whenever the show's on break, so this week while The Late Show Pod Show is off the air, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes where our host graced us with his podcast presence! First up is this deep dive into one of The Late Show's most celebrated segments: The Colbert Questionert. Listen as Stephen tells podcast producer Becca how Keanu Reeves played a hand in the Questionert's origin story, which celebrity's answers have stuck out to him the most, and what size tomato he prefers in his BLTs in this podcast exclusive conversation with our host. Then enjoy the original first two Colbert Questionerts with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, both administered over Zoom in early 2021. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on March 18th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Therapy is really expensive, but comedian Ali Macofsky developed the ultimate life hack to make it affordable. Listen as she makes her television stand-up debut at the Ed Sullivan Theater and then visit her website for tour dates and ticket information: https://alimacofsky.com/shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... There's disturbing new data about the way humans age, milk from horses may be easier on our stomachs, and the Burning Man festival is suffering from low ticket sales for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries calls Nancy Pelosi "the greatest Speaker of all time," and offers his thoughts on why voters should choose the Harris-Walz ticket in the 2024 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Night 4 of the DNC and Stephen is LIVE in Chicago from The Auditorium with his guest, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following the star-packed third night of the Democratic National Convention where Pete Buttigieg lit into the GOP’s vice presidential candidate, and speakers like Oprah Winfrey and Stevie Wonder hyped up the crowd prior to the night’s main event, a rousing speech from vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. And Stephen's guest, Pete Buttigieg, compares the personal values embodied in two men from the Midwest, Tim Walz and J.D. Vance, who are running against each other for Vice President. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert welcomes an energetic crowd to Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre following the second night of the Democratic National Convention where delegates danced through a raucous musical roll call and listened to speakers including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who hit Trump right in the pocketbook, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff who told the story of meeting his wife, VP Kamala Harris. And Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reacts to protestors who interrupted her live interview with Stephen Colbert at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, clarifying her positions regarding America’s support for Israel and dedication to the creation of an independent Palestinian state. Her book, “The Art of Power,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert goes LIVE from Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre following the first night of the Democratic National Convention, where VP Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance and President Joe Biden was honored for his half century of service to the country. And Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton joins Stephen Colbert after delivering a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention and shares her thoughts on President Biden’s decision to pass the torch to VP Kamala Harris. Sec. Clinton’s new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty,” is available for pre-order now. AND comedy legend Julia Louis-Dreyfus is eager to post an updated version of her viral social post from 2020 that celebrated the moment Kamala Harris was elected Vice President. Watch her conversation with the Democratic women governors is streaming live this Wednesday at 4pm ET here: https://www.youtube.com/live/xZnvchAkDZo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lead singer and songwriter of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds joins Stephen for a discussion of his latest album and some of his most powerful artistic experiences, including recording a song with Johnny Cash as the legendary artist was near death. Enjoy Stephen Colbert’s extended conversation with Nick Cave and check out his latest album ‘Wild God’ when it comes out on August 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile… Starbucks has new leadership, too many Ontario residents are using their beaches as toilets, and the Ohio Supreme Court handed down a very confusing ruling about what constitutes a “boneless” chicken wing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acclaimed actor Walton Goggins, who is nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the post-apocalyptic series "Fallout," ran up an impressive bill for incidentals while filming the third season of "The White Lotus" at a five-star hotel in Thailand. "Fallout" is streaming now on Amazon Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newly hopeful Democrats are getting ready to party at their convention in Chicago next week, where Monday night will be dedicated to honoring President Joe Biden. Elsewhere, self-driving cars from Waymo are enraging residents of a San Francisco neighborhood. And if you don’t know her favorite sandwich or the first concert she attended, do you really know music superstar Billie Eilish? Check out her latest album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft,’ available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen meets an internet-famous horse, VP Kamala Harris has jumped out to a polling lead in several battleground states, vice presidential hopeful J.D. Vance is hurting Donald Trump’s chances of retaking the White House, and MTV decided to reschedule the Video Music Awards so as not to compete with the presidential debate on September 10th. Journalist Alex Wagner tells Stephen what to expect at the first night of the Democratic National Convention when President Biden is expected to deliver a landmark address and hand the keys to the party over to VP Kamala Harris. Catch “Alex Wagner Tonight” every Tuesday through Friday on MSNBC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump slurred his words throughout his disastrous X Spaces livestream with Elon Musk, and his team is in panic mode after it was revealed that the former president has been renting a plane that once belonged to Jeffrey Epstein. Elsewhere, Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist dropped and it’s as spicy as ever. Next, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could turn around his failing presidential campaign with a run of good press, but that won’t be happening because everyone is still talking about the bizarre roadkill incident he confessed in a video featuring Roseanne Barr. Actor, comedian and “Fire Island” star Bowen Yang abandoned his pursuit of a career in medicine in much the same way that Steve Carell decided to pursue acting instead of going to law school. Catch him on the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” this fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former president Donald Trump is struggling to define his new opponents while Vice President Harris and her running mate Governor Tim Walz pull huge crowds of newly electrified Democrats. Next up, Late Show writers Ariel Dumas and Gabe Gronli join Stephen Colbert to dish about Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz. And the anchor of CNN’s “The Source with Kaitlan Collins” put Donald Trump on speaker phone, much to the surprise of her Uber driver, when she called the former president for a comment following President Biden’s surprise exit from the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices