The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen and his podcast producer Becca talk rock and roll, corn costumes, and Martin guitars as they pull Neil Young's Late Show interview from the Colbert Classic archives for the finale of this week's exclusive podcast introductions! Neil Young originally aired May 26th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen says hosting a late night show is like hosting a party, so tonight, you're invited to an extra special podcast introduction hosted by Colbert himself! Today's pod intro is all about waffles so heat up those irons and get your 'batter' up for another exclusive conversation with Stephen and his podcast producer, Becca. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before taping the show, Stephen answers questions from the audience. But first, Stephen's talking with his podcast producer Becca about his new favorite cocktail recipe and first date with Evie. Find out what Stephen would bring to a potluck, who his hall pass is, and what The Late Show host's favorite piece of cutlery is in this latest edition of Audience Questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another extra special podcast introduction, Stephen and his producer Becca talk about an exciting new [redacted] product in the works from The Late Show labs, an innovative pitch from "The Dana Carvey Show," James Dyson's Airblade & other inventions, Flannery O'Connor, "Moby Dick," and a Strike Force Five birthday surprise . All this and more leads up to tonight's podcast with inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist James Dyson, who gives Stephen a window into his process when he's trying to use engineering to solve a problem. Dyson's latest product, the Supersonic Nural, is on sale now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is back on The Pod Show this week telling stories, talking shop, and chatting with his podcast producer, Becca in another round of exclusive introductions on The Late Show Pod Show. Tonight, Stephen recalls some of his favorite memories from working with former "Colbert Report" writer and "Girls5eva" creator Meredith Scardino before throwing to an EXTENDED edit of their recent interview on The Late Show. "Girls5eva" is streaming now on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Paul Scheer tells Stephen about some of the terrible films he and his wife discuss on their podcast, “How Did This Get Made?” Paul’s new book, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A little girl in the UK had a lot to say about the price of ice cream, a study found microplastics present in human and canine testicles, and hundreds of people named Kyle gathered in a failed attempt to set a world record. And then, Late Show writer and certified pregnant human Carley Moseley helps Stephen Colbert shed some light on the mysteries of gestation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Marisa Abela tells Stephen how she tackled the challenge of playing beloved entertainer Amy Winehouse in the new biopic, “Back to Black,” which is in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Americans are smoking weed than ever before, a Supreme Court Justice and the Speaker of the House have both flown a flag associated with Christian nationalism and the Jan 6 insurrection, and Donald Trump thinks President Biden will drop out of the presidential race before November. Chris Hemsworth tells Stephen how significant the "Mad Max" movies are to Australians, and how honored he is to be playing a villain in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” which hits theaters Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservatives are freaking out over the revelation that the FBI was authorized to use deadly force when they raided Mar-a-Lago looking for classified documents, President Biden’s campaign is hiring a meme page manager to help him reach young people, and a new documentary about queer behavior in the animal world is stoking controversy. The fabulous Anya Taylor-Joy joins Stephen to talk about the challenges she faced as a person with no driving experience starring in a movie where her character drives some of the wildest vehicles ever brought to life on film. Watch “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's defense team rested after their final witness sparred with the judge, the presumptive GOP nominee posted a campaign ad featuring Nazi terminology, and seafood chain Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy. GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning superstar Billie Eilish grew up literally surrounded by music, playing guitar and singing Beatles songs with her parents and her brother Finneas. Head over to The Late Show's YouTube channel to see Billie Eilish perform “Lunch” from her new album, ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blames his wife for the insurrectionist flag that flew in front of their home after January 6, 2020, Donald Trump wants President Biden to take a drug test before they debate, and Arizona prosecutors served Rudy Giuliani indictment papers at his 80th birthday party. Emmy Award-winner Sarah Paulson is starring in a hit play and just had her portrait hung at legendary Broadway haunt Sardi’s, so it’s ok if she takes a moment to self-celebrate. Catch her show, “Appropriate,” playing now at the Belasco Theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Bridgerton” star Claudia Jessie tells Stephen the painful tale of breaking her wrist on set, and explains how they covered up her cast in the final episodes of Season 2. Watch the first four episodes of “Bridgerton” Season 3 on Netflix now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... You can grab new Eggo-branded high tops while supplies last, Stephen has to give “the talk” to older Americans, Wendy’s is giving out free nuggets on Wednesdays, a judge in Texas ruled that tacos are Mexican-style sandwiches, a Florida man was apprehended after stealing Pokémon cards, and Stephen reports on America’s rapidly shrinking attention spans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Michelle Buteau tells Stephen the first joke she wrote as an aspiring stand-up, and encourages everyone to come out to Radio City Music Hall on June 6th when she will become the first woman to tape a comedy special on that legendary stage. Her new film “Babes” opens in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAGA congressmen attended Trump’s hush money trial to support the defendant, New York’s mayor Eric Adams has a new plan to deal with the city’s rat problem, and a runaway raccoon won the hearts of pro soccer fans. If you don’t know whether he prefers dogs or cats, or which action movie is his favorite, do you really know comedy legend David Letterman? Watch as Stephen probes the mind of his “The Late Show” predecessor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden and Donald Trump will go head to head in two televised debates, Secretary of State Antony Blinken thought Ukrainians would be cheered up by a performance of “Rockin’ in the Free World,” and another yacht was sunk by orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar. Arizona officials say they can’t find Rudy Giuliani, despite the disgraced former mayor announcing his location every time he goes live on social media. And when Emmy Award-winning journalist George Stephanopoulos interviews GOP lawmakers and Trump surrogates on “This Week” and “Good Morning America,” he starts every conversation by asking if they accept the results of the 2020 presidential election. Stick around for more with George and check out his latest book, “The Situation Room,” available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial reveals a man who likes to act like a mafia boss, Melania Trump suggested her husband brush off the “Access Hollywood” tape as “locker room talk,” and the former president’s congressional allies are giving dumb speeches outside the courthouse. Jennifer Hudson learned to never wear her house shoes out at night after she found herself underdressed at a Diana Ross concert. “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airs weekdays nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is 60 years old today, Michael Cohen’s unfiltered TikTok live streams could undermine the prosecution’s case against Donald Trump, and the MAGA faithful gathered at the Jersey Shore to hear the former president speak about hot dogs and Hannibal Lecter. Next, old pals Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert revive "Even Stevphen," a beloved bit from their time at “The Daily Show” before launching into an EXTENDED interview where the longtime friends and creative partners reminisce about their early days at The Second City and plot a course for their next adventure together, possibly on Broadway. Catch Steve Carell at Lincoln Center in “Uncle Vanya” through June 16th and in the new movie “IF” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a Senior Correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Desi Lydic has produced some truly crazy field pieces, none of which would have been possible without the rulebook created by the one and only Stephen Colbert. Watch her on “The Daily Show” airing weeknights on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices