The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

In this Colbert Classic from the first month of The Late Show's run in 2015, Colbert challenged NBA superstar Stephen Curry to a friendly game of dirty sock toss to determine who was the best Stephen.

“Shrinking” star and former "Daily Show" correspondent Jessica Williams holds her therapist in high esteem, and thinks she has what it takes to excel in the industry. “Shrinking” is streaming now on AppleTV+.

Acclaimed actor Carrie Coon connects with Stephen over their love of Chicago’s improv scene, and shares the remarkable story of two female journalists who inspired her new film, “Boston Strangler,” which premieres Friday on Hulu.

NBA legend Charles Barkley visited The Late Show in March 2019 to place a big wager with Stephen on the Sweet Sixteen matchup between UNC and Auburn. Happy March Madness from everyone at The Late Show! We'll be back with all new episodes March 27th.

Meanwhile… Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups will soon be available in a vegan option, San Francisco is overrun with cute goats, and Stephen tries a new ice cream flavored with Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki comments on revelations about Fox News that have come to light during the Dominion lawsuit. Her new show, “Inside with Jen Psaki,” premieres this Sunday on MSNBC.

Stephen Colbert’s conversation with Hollywood icons Steven Spielberg and John Williams continues with a discussion of how Williams’ music plays an integral role in each of Spielberg’s films, in particular “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Stick around for more extended moments with Steven Spielberg that didn't air on TV, including why he cast David Lynch in "The Fabelmans," how he pulled off "Schindler's List" and "Jurassic Park" in the same year, and which movie Spielberg has watched more than any other in his life.

The U.S. and Russian militaries made direct contact with each other over the Black Sea, Florida’s governor appears to be giving aid and comfort to Russia’s leader, and the former president’s new lawyer came straight from the discount attorney bin. Vice President Kamala Harris explains how the attempt by Florida’s governor to downplay Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reveals his lack of understanding of what’s at stake in the conflict. Later in the interview, Stephen and the Vice President discuss the latest Republican attacks on reproductive rights.

The former president used a campaign speech in Iowa to punch back at his former VP over blame for the insurrection. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor fielded literal softball questions in an interview on Fox News, and Stephen looks into the strange tale of a big, old clam. Former "Bridgerton" star Regé-Jean Page walks D&D fan Stephen Colbert through the characters that make up the questing party in his new film, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” which opens in theaters on March 31st.

President Biden addressed the nation before financial markets opened on Monday in an effort to restore calm. Elsewhere, former VP Mike Pence thinks his former boss should be held accountable for Jan 6th, and friend of the show Michelle Yeoh made history at the Oscars. Christina Ricci says she resembles her “Yellowjackets” character Misty in one specific way: they’re both very good at being passive-aggressive. Watch season two of “Yellowjackets,” premiering Friday, March 24th on Showtime.

Eva Longoria shows off the cocktail-making skills she gained during the pandemic, pouring Stephen a drink made with her own tequila, Casa Del Sol. Her new show, “Searching for Mexico,” premieres March 26th on CNN.

Meanwhile… Turf battles over space for Pickleball courts have erupted nationwide, England’s new king is opting for a cruelty-free coronation, Stephen is excited about a fragrance that makes you smell like Ireland, an Australian beer that’s been banned for having too much alcohol, and the new Pokémon Sleep app.

Beloved actor F. Murray Abraham blows Stephen’s mind with the revelation that his Academy Award statue has joined him on stage everywhere he’s performed since 1985. His new film, “The Magic Flute,” is open in select theaters now.

President Biden’s budget was deemed dead on arrival because the GOP wants deep cuts to assistance for poor Americans. Elsewhere, Fox News staffers call the environment there “soul crushing,” and Republicans are loosening restrictions on child labor nationwide. Friends for over 40 years, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin know how to keep their relationship fresh. Check out their new film, “Moving On,” when it opens in theaters on March 17th.

The Dominion lawsuit against Fox News has revealed that Tucker Carlson publicly supported the former president while privately despising him. Elsewhere, Oklahomans rejected an effort to legalize recreational use of marijuana, and some major brands are missing the mark with their campaigns honoring International Women’s Day. Acclaimed actor Idris Elba tells Stephen about the character he plays in this new film, “Luther: The Fallen Sun,” which premieres this Friday on Netflix.

Tucker Carlson used the Jan 6th footage he got from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to cherry-pick innocuous clips in an attempt to rewrite what we all saw happen with our own eyes that day. Elsewhere, federal authorities arrested their 1000th insurrectionist, and failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake may be the former president’s running mate in 2024. James Taylor tells Stephen about a pig named Mona, who came into his life when he was 21 and grew to over 500 pounds. You can watch James Taylor perform the song, “Mona,” on our YouTube channel, and find tickets for his upcoming tour and Las Vegas residency on his website: https://tour.jamestaylor.com.

The former president laid out a dark vision for America in his speech at a sparsely-attended gathering of conservatives, and Florida’s governor hangs out with a guy who says that the state's tap water is turning people gay. The Food and Drug Administration wants to define “healthy” foods as those which contain a meaningful amount of actual “food,” and America’s leading brands are outraged. Nick Kroll talks about what an honor it is to work with the great Mel Brooks, and recommends a list of Brooks’ films to watch. The first two episodes of Kroll’s new show, “History of the World, Part II,” are streaming now on Hulu.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Stephen that China will become “part of that problem” if they support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by providing lethal weapons.

Meanwhile… “Cocaine Bear” is the film everyone's talking about, the new king of England can’t get anyone to perform at his coronation, thieves on mopeds are targeting New Yorkers wearing expensive headphones, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis may be barking at her ghost, and Michael B. Jordan’s new underwear ads are so hot he had to apologize to his mom.

Kal Penn is hosting a new show that acknowledges the challenges posed by our changing climate, and focuses on actionable solutions. “Getting Warmer with Kal Penn” is streaming on Bloomberg Television and you can see him guest hosting “The Daily Show” starting March 13th.

The President and First Lady committed an unforgivable culinary sin by ordering the same dish at a restaurant, Fox News has a soft ban on the former president, and another hypocritical Republican legislator is seeking to ban drag performances while defending his own experience dressing as a woman. Steven Spielberg invited Stephen Colbert to visit Amblin Entertainment’s headquarters for a rare, wide-ranging interview covering his more than 50 year career, beginning with the true story of Spielberg’s first visit to a film studio, and why he essentially never left the lot. Later, Legendary composer John Williams joins Steven and Stephen to talk about the pair’s long professional relationship, which began over a lunch date and has continued across 29 films and counting. Check out their latest Oscar-nominated masterpiece, “The Fabelmans,” in theaters and streaming now.

FBI Director Wray won’t say why his department feels Covid “likely” leaked from a lab, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says America’s math skills are slipping, and Tennessee’s governor is seeking to criminalize drag performances in that state despite having tried himself as a young man. Michelle Yeoh recalls the unique morning ritual shared by the cast and crew of her award-winning film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once," streaming now on Showtime.

Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch admitted under oath that election lies were knowingly endorsed by hosts including Sean Hannity and Maria Bartiromo. Elsewhere, Florida’s governor released an exceptionally stupid book, and the feds finally caught up with a costumed Jan 6 insurrectionist. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or whether he prefers the window or the aisle on an airplane, do you really know Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex? Find out in this special royal edition of #TheColbertQuestionert!

It's snowing in Los Angeles, the Department of Energy says the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab leak, and the former president is spending his free time working on his DJ skills. Damian Lewis, the Emmy award-winning actor you know from "Homeland" and "Billions," tells Stephen what it was like playing a British intelligence spy in his new series "A Spy Among Friends." Check out the new limited series when it premieres March 12th on MGM+.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson explains the premise of her book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” and points out that the United States continues to perpetuate a caste system designed by the country’s founders. Check out the book, now available in paperback.

Meanwhile… The average length of the human penis has grown in recent decades, researchers are turning dead birds into drones, a mysterious sphere washed up on a beach in Japan, the U.S. faces a new threat from Canada, and Starbucks is testing out a new coffee drink that is infused with olive oil.

Celebrated actor Jonathan Majors tells Stephen about his experiences acting opposite two former Sexiest Man Alive winners: Paul Rudd in, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” and Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming film, “Creed 3,” which opens on March 3rd.

Weird winter weather is impacting Americans from coast to coast, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regrets waiting so long to speak out about the Ohio train derailment, and the folks at Fox News were triggered by a new set of Lego characters. Hank Azaria plays a game he calls “Spot the Disfunction” when he spends hours watching his favorite reality show, “The Bachelor.” Check out his new show, “Hello Tomorrow!,” streaming now on AppleTV+.

The former president visited the site of a toxic spill in Ohio, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks red and blue states should separate in a national divorce, and Sen. Bernie Sanders became an unintentional TikTok star. Eugene Levy tells Stephen it’s not the destination that he despises about traveling, it’s all the steps it takes to get there. Check out Eugene’s new show, “The Reluctant Traveler,” premiering this Friday on AppleTV+

Russia’s leader included a nuclear threat in his state of the union speech, and Stephen discovers the truth about Tucker Carlson, who called the former president “demonic” in text messages revealed in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit against Fox News. GRAMMY-winning superstar P!NK talks about the intention behind the title of her new album, ‘Trustfall,” and how her new song is helping her deal with the loss of her father.

Air raid sirens wailed as President Biden made a secret visit to Ukraine’s capital, the company behind the massive chemical spill in Ohio continues to lobby against train safety regulations, and scientists detected high levels of fecal matter on New York City’s sidewalks. And 16-time Late Show guest Sen. Bernie Sanders gives examples of how corporations and wealthy individuals put profit motives ahead of the public good, hindering progress and allowing inequality to become entrenched. Read more of Sen. Sanders’ thoughts about the dangers of corporate greed in his new book, “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism,” which is available everywhere now.

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain was still working for President Biden when the administration faced a tough choice over where and how to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon.

Meanwhile… America’s biggest sandwich chain is for sale, scientists in Japan have cracked an age-old mummy mystery, and a woman got more than she ordered when the pizza delivery guy showed up.

Celebrated actor Ke Huy Quan tells Stephen about the emotional journey that led him to an Oscar nomination for his performance in the hit film, "Everything Everywhere All At Once," a journey which included a standing ovation from Steven Spielberg at the Golden Globes.

President Biden got a clean bill of health at his annual physical, but voters remain concerned about his age. Elsewhere, residents of East Palestine, Ohio are being offered meager compensation for the damage done by a massive chemical spill. Rep. George Santos returns to The Late Show to show Stephen what “sorry” looks like, and to share what he’s been up to since resigning from his committee assignments. Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rev. Al Sharpton tells Stephen why he led a march in Florida this week, and what he thinks of the behavior of that state’s governor. Check out his documentary, “Loudmouth,” when it premieres on BET and VH1 on February 25th.

The Biden administration said not to worry about aliens, then they set up a UFO task force. Elsewhere, we’re pretty sure Sen. Dianne Feinstein is retiring after her term, and Louisiana may soon require residents to show ID before viewing pornography online. Jim Gaffigan swaps family travel stories with Stephen in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview. Catch Jim in his new film "Linoleum," in theaters February 24th.

It's Valentine's Day at The Late Show and love is in the Colbert! Nikki Haley is running for president, and a certain former president gives Ron Desantis a spicy new nickname. Then 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, his sweetheart, and a new sweater. Check out Patrick Stewart in the third and final season of "Star Trek: Picard," premiering this week on Paramount+.

Stephen recaps the Super Bowl, catches up on unidentified flying objects invading U.S. airspace, and marvels at the latest scandals involving Rep. George Santos. Next up, John Oliver tells Stephen what bothered him about watching the Super Bowl and how he's aged since "Last Week Tonight" debuted in 2014. Catch the 10th season premiere of his show, “Last Week Tonight,” airing Sunday on HBO.

Stephen’s sweetheart Evie McGee Colbert helps our host select the perfect Valentine’s Day cards for this year’s celebration of love. Stick around for a Late Show Pod Show exclusive where Stephen tells his studio audience the full story of how he and Evie got engaged. And now you can order your very own set of First Drafts cards, with pairs of cards for six different holidays! Go to www.colbertlateshow.com/firstdrafts to pick up your set today. All Late Show proceeds go to benefit World Central Kitchen.

Does your home need a flying security guard? Can robots pick up chicken wings? Our tech-head host finds out in this edition of, “Stephen Colbert’s Cyborgasm.”

Stephen helps make sense of the latest dating trends like Non-Monogamy, OnlyPlans, 180 Dating, and Bae Realing in this edition of his love-focused segment, “Romansplaining with Stephen Colbert.”

Best-selling author, podcast host, and former monk Jay Shetty tells the story of his elaborate wedding proposal in London, and how he missed the mark by emphasizing things that weren't personal to his future wife. Jay’s new book, “8 Rules of Love,” is available everywhere now.

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In this edition of Community Calendar, Aubrey Plaza joins Stephen to share all the local goings-on at her hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.

Actor and comedian Ayo Edebiri describes the wild ride she’s been on since her FX show, “The Bear,” became a massive hit. Watch Ayo’s performance now on Hulu!

Superstar Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo knows exactly why the sport has become so popular in America: his dashing looks, and the hit Netflix series, “Drive to Survive. Check out the new season starting February 24th on Netflix.

Meanwhile… Fans of cinnamon whiskey are suing the company that makes Fireball, Marie Kondo has given up on keeping things tidy, and a wild bear loves taking selfies.

“The White Lotus” star Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman are acting out a post-apocalyptic love story in their new series, “The Last of Us,” airing Sunday nights on HBO.

Stephen reviews weather predictions from various North American rodents, looks forward to welcoming Beyoncé to the Ed Sullivan Theater (maybe), and offers suggestions for states seeking to join New Mexico in declaring an official state smell. Next, Connie Britton comments on rumors that she’ll appear in the next season of “White Lotus,” and tells Stephen that her new series, “Dear Edward,” is uplifting despite dealing with themes of loss and grief. Stream it now on AppleTV+.

Black History Month feels different this year because at least 18 states have enacted limits on what schools can teach about race. Elsewhere, Rep. George Santos told a reporter he’s only going to tell the truth from today forward, and Stephen looks into another mysterious story involving monkeys. Harrison Ford responds to the rumor that he didn’t know who Jason Segel was before they worked together in the HBO series, “Shrinking,” and Stephen gets a peek at a de-aged Harrison Ford in the new “Indiana Jones” movie, and gets the star to divulge as much as he can about another upcoming film he’s in, “Captain America: New World Order.” Catch Harrison Ford in his new show, “1923,” streaming now on Paramount+: