The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Patti LuPone returns to The Late Show for a fascinating conversation that centers around her friend and mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim, who she lovingly describes as a “taskmaster” in rehearsals. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brief survey.

Senators McConnell and Schumer opted not to consider any gun violence solutions before letting the Senate leave for a two week break, and Republicans who are concerned with violence on TV need look no further than their own campaign ads. And if you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know “Outer Range” star Josh Brolin? Find out in this editio...

If you’re heartbroken and frustrated after yesterday’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you’re not alone. There are things Congress could do right now, Congress just refuses to do them. And Michael Che makes his first visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater since his standup comedy debut on “The Late Show with David Letterman” a decade ago, and shares the truly wild story of how he got to the theater that...

The former president and VP are engaged in a high-profile battle over the Georgia gubernatorial race in what many see as a prelude to the 2024 presidential primary, and the world’s richest man took to Twitter to make light of allegations that he acted inappropriately towards a woman on his private plane. And New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern outlines what her country’s government did to en...

Pandemic-weary Americans are in no mood to begin battling another deadly virus, and President Biden is surprising reporters with his casual candor while on tour in Asia. Stephen celebrates the Pod Show's recent Webby win and asks Louis Cato from Stay Human what it was like having Secretary of State Antony Blinken join the band last week. Next, i nvestors are feeling the sting as NFT values crater...

Our friend Judd Apatow returns to The Late Show to chat with Stephen about the man he profiles in his new special, "George Carlin's American Dream," which is streaming now on HBO Max. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brief survey.

The Late Show Pod Show brings you the Meanwhiles of the week! Stephen is very upset with the people at People, and GrubHub is in big trouble after promising free lunch to everyone in New York City and failing to deliver.  We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brief survey.

Celebs like Matt Damon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Paris Hilton and others who made millions endorsing cryptocurrency have been remarkably quiet in recent days as the market crashed. And if you don’t know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know Shaq? We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey...

After watching George W. Bush make an incredible Freudian slip about his unjustified invasion of Iraq, Stephen wonders what else the former president might come clean about. He’s also wondering just how terrified we should be about the news that a monkeypox outbreak has reached U.S. shores. And the creator and star of “The Pentaverate,” Mike Myers, chats with Stephen about their shared love of The...

While Rep. Madison Cawthorn was the clear loser in the North Carolina primary, as of our taping time the results were still too close to call in the Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary pitting Dr. Mehmet Oz against David McCormick. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes his first visit to The Late Show for a three-part interview with Stephen Colbert, which begins with Sec. Blinken’s assertion th...

Polls were still open in Pennsylvania when Stephen taped this show, so we’ll have to wait to find out which brand of crazy GOP primary voters prefer. Ricky Gervais returns to The Late Show for another deep conversation with Stephen Colbert that kicks off with a chat about Ricky’s favorite animal, dogs. Check out his new standup comedy special, “SuperNature,” premiering May 24th on Netflix. We want...

The hateful, racist theory that inspired a teenager to commit mass murder in Buffalo, NY is a popular talking point among Republican politicians and the host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Elsewhere in America, parents are desperately searching for supplies of baby formula as the nationwide shortage becomes a full-blown crisis. Next, Stephen takes a look at some alarmingly stupid and dangerous ideas...

If you don't know about his connection to Joan Rivers, or where he stands on the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate, do you really know Neil deGrasse Tyson? Stephen finds out what makes America's favorite astrophysicist tick in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brie...

Stephen spent weeks hand-selecting these outstanding moments from his notorious "Quarantine-while" segments, which he delivered directly to you from a storage closet at the Ed Sullivan Theater Office Building. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brief survey.

"Barry" star Bill Hader and Stephen Colbert showed off their impressions of some very 'relevant' people during Bill's first visit to The Late Show in 2019. Catch new episodes from season 3 of "Barry" on Sunday nights on HBO. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit  http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey  to take a brief survey.

Ever wondered what kind of questions to ask on a first date? Wonder no more as guest host John Oliver takes over the desk to ask Stephen Colbert some date night questions over drinks in this classic flipped interview from 2019.

Stephen’s longtime friend Matt Walsh returned to The Late Show last week to chat about his new film, “Unplugged,” and to catch us up on the perils of keeping chickens alive in his California backyard before busting out a bottle of Eva’s signature tequila to do some shots with our host. “Unplugged” is in theaters now!

The amazing Glenn Close returned to The Late Show to teach Stephen a little Farsi she picked up while filming the Israeli spy series, "Tehran," and to chat about their shared love for the 1966 film, “A Man For All Seasons.” Watch Glenn in Season 2 of “Tehran” on AppleTV+.

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the name of the most used app on his phone, do you really know Elvis Costello? Find out how Elvis fared under the intense scrutiny of The Colbert Questionert and check out his latest album, "The Boy Named If."

Meanwhile… Taco Bell returned the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza to their menu, and homeowners in Florida got a shock when they found an alligator chugging sodas in their garage. Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week!

The fabulous Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help Stephen pick out the perfect Mother's Day card in this Late Show Pod Show exclusive extended cut. Happy Mother's Day everyone! Great news — the Late Show Pod Show is now 7-days a week!

Many NFT owners are finding their investments are worth significantly less than when they bought them, former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says T**** wanted him to shoot protestors in the legs, and disgraced former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani nearly broke the internet with his golf outfit. Chris O’Donnell returns to the show and Stephen wastes no time in pushing for an answer to the quest...

It’s been a rough week on Wall Street after the Fed raised interest rates, and our former president claims to have done more for all religions than anyone who has ever lived. And if you don't know his least favorite smell, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Daniel Craig? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert, and check out Daniel on Broadway starring in "Macbet...

GOP cowards spent decades packing the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, but are now afraid to celebrate their victory. Over on Twitter, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz showed once again how much respect he has for women. Next, The Late Show Pod Show has Stephen's exclusive extended interview with legendary musician and subject of a new Showtime documentary, Sheryl Crow, who share...

“Well, s***.” Stephen reacts to the leaked Supreme Court opinion that appears to strike down Roe v. Wade, destroying a half century of protections for reproductive rights, and takes Maine Senator Susan Collins to task over her role in confirming Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett to the court. Next, listen as journalist and legal commentator Emily Bazelon joins Stephen to discuss the Supreme...