The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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 road on her “Hello Again” stand-up tour, find tickets and information here: https://tignation.com/#tour .

Meanwhile… Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed some very personal information about his game day wardrobe, and Hallmark movie fans have an amazing job opportunity this holiday season. Next up, Chef José Andrés stops by to try out some new Thanksgiving traditions with Stephen Colbert, including a duck liver cotton candy concoction. Check out José’s latest book, “Feeding Dangerou...

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 she took the Colbert Questionert last year (Original Air Date: November 22nd, 2022).

In a very special introduction for The Late Show Pod Show, Stephen presents a beloved Thanksgiving Late Show tradition: taking calls from The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line (Originally aired on November 22nd & 23rd, 2016).

People using weight loss drugs may have smaller appetites at Thanksgiving dinner, Americans overwhelmingly prefer canned cranberry sauce to homemade, and several balloons will be sporting new looks in New York City’s parade this year.  Peter Dinklage, star of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” wants everyone to go see the film regardless of whether or not they’re familiar wi...

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, and we’re learning disturbing details about how bats reproduce. Acclaimed actor, screenwriter and director Bradley Cooper tells Stephen about the “daunting, terrifying” challenge of becoming Leonard Bernstein for his new film, “Maestro.” Find the fil...

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 today were reported to be Taylor Swift fans, and Argentina’s president-elect is modeling himself after America’s former president. Stephen Colbert gets the honor of welcoming his predecessor David Letterman back to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first tim...

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 Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” is in theaters this Friday

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 bear stole a whole lot of Taco Bell off someone’s porch. And Late Show writer and certified young person Eliana Kwartler joins Stephen at the desk to explain the latest girl trends.

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. Maria’s book, “Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult,” is available now and her new stand-up special, “Local Act,” premieres December 12th.

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 the least productive in a century and President Biden explained his cautious approach to trusting China’s leader. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl talks about the long list of ruined careers and courtroom losses that follow the forme...

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 Speaker took heat from his own party after passing a government spending bill with help from Democrats. Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Paul Giamatti sends a personalized plea to the one and only Cher. Stick around for more with Paul Giamatti an...

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 internment camps. In Washington, Sen. Bernie Sanders diffused a physical confrontation between a fellow Senator and the head of the Teamsters. And author & journalist Rachel Maddow tells Stephen that former president Trump is deliberately using...

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 presidential race, and Donald Trump is planning a second term fueled by revenge. Stephen travels to Malibu to the home of legendary singer, actor and director Barbra Streisand to talk about the release of her memoir, “My Name Is Barbra.”

Our dear friend Christine Baranski stops and pays tribute to her late friend Stephen Sondheim and talks about sharing her “actor’s dream” with him during one of their final conversations before he passed. Plus, Baranski's show "The Gilded Age" highlights the battle between old money and new money in 1880s New York City, and all of the costumes are painfully accurate to the time period (Original Ai...

Tom Hanks describes the larger-than-life character he portrays in the new Baz Luhrmann film, “Elvis,” as “a diabolical genius in every way.” Listen as Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert talk all things Elvis Presley, Austin Butler, and in this Pod Show exclusive bonus moment, Hanks shares what it was like to be among the first household names to be hit by COVID in early 2020 in Australia along with his...

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 that, she got her start as an intern at "The Colbert Report" (Original Air Date: June 8th, 2021).

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 show. Then Conan O'Brien flips the script and interviews Stephen on his own set. Listen for Stephen's story about how being rejected to write for Conan actually helped him celebrate he and Evie's 25th marriage anniversary (Original Air Date: Novembe...

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 to quiz his producer on how she takes her Chicago hot dogs. Then the amazing Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Halloween 2023 (Originally Aired October 31st, 2023).

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, Jon Stewart and Stephen sing an original tune for a timely reminder of the importance of casting your vote, featuring Hamilton's Javier Muñoz (Original Air Date: November 7th, 2016). Next, John Oliver spoke to Stephen in 2020 about the first American...

With a special Pod Show introduction from Stephen himself, Former First Lady Michelle Obama joined Stephen Colbert for a wide-ranging extended conversation that includes a peek into the Obama family's private life, her thoughts on the Jan 6th insurrection, and the message to young people contained in her new book, "The Light We Carry," which is available everywhere now (Original Air Date: November...

Melissa Etheridge says some fans buy tickets to her Broadway musical without realizing that the GRAMMY-winning rock legend actually stars in the show. “Melissa Etheridge: My Window” is on Broadway until November 19th, find tickets and more information at: https://melissaetheridge.com. 

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 hottest chili pepper, New York City has fewer rats than LA and Chicago, our dear friend Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire, Doordash warned customers to tip or get their food late, and fake cops are pulling people over in Florida.

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 Willie’s incredible 90th birthday party which was captured for a special that will air on December 17th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS! In this Pod Show exclusive extended cut, hear Willie Nelson tell Stephen about his first performance and first job as a disc jock...

Stephen examines an extra-long Canadian zucchini, looks at courtroom sketches of Donald Trump’s children testifying at their father's civil trial, and thanks Congress for voting not to expel Republican Rep. George Santos. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg returns to The Late Show and gives Stephen an update on some of the megaprojects he’s overseeing as a result of President Biden’s infra...