The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen celebrates NASA’s successful lunar orbit, puzzles over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s speech to New York’s Young Republicans, and looks at the bizarre circumstances surrounding a coup attempt in Germany. Artist, actor, author and activist Common joins Stephen to talk about his decision to try acting after finding success in music, and the special feeling audiences take away from his new play. St...

Kumail Nanjiani has several “Lord of the Rings” action figures, but his collection pales in comparison to our host’s. Check out his show, “Welcome to Chippendales,” streaming now on Hulu, based on the wild true story of murder, money, and bad behavior in the male stripper empire.

Meanwhile… A man’s wedding proposal on a boat in Florida goes sideways, Stephen Colbert tries the unholy combination of Pepsi and milk, Uber is set to unleash self-driving cars on the streets of Las Vegas, and Stephen questions the logic of adding mayonnaise to eggnog this holiday season.

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka drops by for a fascinating interview covering some of her favorite things to do in New York, how she handles the mental health challenges that come with being a famous athlete, the joys of being able to go out in public without being recognized, and the reason she wrote her new book for children, “The Way Champs Play,” which is on sale now.

Brittney Griner was transferred to American custody today in exchange for a Russian known as the “Death Merchant,” and Stephen supports striking New York Times workers by launching an alternative to Wordle. Can you guess the five letter word Stephen is thinking of? Tweet your guess with the hashtag #colbertdle and follow http://www.twitter.com/colbertlateshow where the answer will be revealed tomo...

With Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia, Democrats have secured a 51-49 majority in the Senate. In San Francisco, Elon Musk is making Twitter employees sleep at the office, and in Germany authorities rounded up dozens of people suspected of plotting to overthrow the government. The Queen of Christmas sits down for a super-sized holiday edition of The Colbert Questionert. Find out whether Mariah Care...

Voters went to the polls in Georgia today to decide whether Sen. Raphael Warnock or Herschel Walker will be their next Senator, and the family of a fallen Capitol Police officer refused to shake hands with Sen. McConnell and Rep. McCarthy at a White House ceremony. And Stephen Colbert partnered with the USO for a trip to the top of the world to meet the heroic women and men of the newest branch of...

The first couple of late night made a glamorous entrance at President Biden’s first state dinner at the White House, and in completely unrelated news, the President later asked the DNC to move Stephen’s home state to the front of the line for the next primary season. John David Washington joins Stephen to discuss his starring role on Broadway in the August Wilson play, “The Piano Lesson,” and the...

Comedian and author Rob Delaney joins Stephen for a soul-baring discussion of his family’s journey through grief following the loss of his toddler son. Read more about Rob’s journey in his new book, “A Heart That Works,” available now. 

Meanwhile… Merriam-Webster chose ‘gaslighting’ as their top world of the year, the folks at Hidden Valley Ranch have created this holiday season’s most sought-after gift, a 26 year-old cat just made the Guinness Book of World Records, and an ancient Siberian virus has been unfrozen and revived. 

The fabulous Gabrielle Union returns to The Late Show to discuss her new film, “The Inspection,” and the challenge of playing a mother whose unkind words create tremendous torment for her gay son. “The Inspection” is in theaters everywhere now.

Elon Musk’s new rules for Twitter have allowed Covid misinformation back on the platform, as well as previously-banned users like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Elsewhere in the GOP, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is throwing his hat in the ring for chairman of the Republican National Committee. And John Krasinski stops by for a three-part interview that kicks off with a chat about his young children who...

The founder of the Oath Keepers and several associates were convicted on charges related to planning the Jan 6th insurrection, and the Respect For Marriage Act passed the Senate with bipartisan support. And Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen makes her first visit to The Late Show to talk with Stephen about the pandemic’s effect on the economy and whether or not the U.S. is headed for a recessi...

The U.S. advanced in the World Cup tournament today with a win against Iran, China’s government used Twitter bots to suppress information about protests against Covid lockdowns, and Britain’s royals are prepping a trip across the pond. And in this podcast exclusive extended interview, Sally Field’s return to The Late Show kicks off with a look back at the 1960s when she was busy acting, not droppi...

The former president claims he didn’t recognize a known white supremacist who tagged along when Kanye West visited Mar-a-Lago, and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker still claims his Texas home as his primary residence. And Don Lemon shares the advice he got from friends like Gayle King and Bryant Gumble upon his move from nighttime to mornings on CNN. Catch the new show, “CNN This Morning,”...

Elizabeth Debicki, who finds herself in the spotlight as fans and critics applaud her work as Princess Diana in “The Crown,” shares one of the secrets to her successful career. The latest season of “The Crown” is streaming now on Netflix.

Meanwhile… Belgium is having trouble getting rid of all the cocaine authorities have seized this year, and Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s net worth has dropped by at least $100 billion this year.

Actor Paul Dano stars as the father in Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film, “The Fabelmans,” which is in theaters now. Stick around for when Paul teaches Stephen one of his favorite relaxation techniques.

Beloved Food Network star Ina Garten returned to The Late Show to discuss her highly-anticipated new cookbook, "Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," which is available everywhere now. In this podcast exclusive extended cut, Ina and Stephen trade treasured childhood memories about their mothers' cooking and favorite dishes. Happy Thanksgiving from The Late Show Pod Show! The Late Show will...

Stephen enlists the team at “NCIS: Los Angeles” to help solve the mystery of who sells the best knitting supplies in all of Cleveland. The answer: Fine Points on Larchmere Blvd, the latest recipient of the #ColbertSmallBizBump. Stop by today or visit them on the web at https://finepoints.com. One of our all-time favorite guests, Jake Gyllenhaal, returns with an update on his sourdough starter and...

Rainbow-wearing fans have been refused entry to the World Cup games in Qatar, and the state of New York needs to figure out what to do with a massive stockpile of unsold marijuana. Next up, a beloved Thanksgiving Late Show tradition: Stephen Colbert makes the nice folks at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line regret inviting him to take calls on Thanksgiving. And if you don't know her favorite sandwich...

Stephen learns about Jack Smith, the special prosecutor who may bring an indictment against the former president. Elsewhere, FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has proven to be a disaster. And Daniel Craig urges folks to watch his new film twice in order to experience the satisfaction of seeing all of the hidden easter eggs pay off by the end. Check out the film, “Glass Onion: A Knives...

Phil Keoghan, the Emmy-winning host of “The Amazing Race,” and multi-platinum Country music superstar Dierks Bentley share the secret to how they won the first ever celebrity pickleball tournament, #PICKLED, which raised money for Comic Relief and is available to stream on Paramount+.

Meanwhile... A study on rats showed they love grooving to Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga, and there’s new information indicating that Daylight Saving Time is a disaster for our health. Also, a tattoo parlor in the U.K. will remove your Ye ink for free, and Sam’s Club has dropped the price of its hot dog + soda combo to $1.38.

He delivers a riveting portrayal of George Jones in the upcoming Showtime limited series, "George & Tammy," but actor Michael Shannon didn't know any of the country icon's music before signing on to the project. Check him out in "George & Tammy," premiering on December 4th on Showtime.