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Comedy

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The #1 show in late night delivered straight to your ears, every day. Keep up with all the whip-smart writing, hilarious monologues, and revealing conversations with celebrity guests, only on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert. Late Show Pod Show listeners can use discount code "TLS20” for 20% off all The Late Show with Stephen Colbert products on ParamountShop.com. Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35/10:35c on CBS or stream it on Paramount+.

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English


Episodes
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Tig Notaro Reads A Poem By Andrea Gibson

11/9/2025
Actor and comedian Tig Notaro welcomes Stephen Colbert to the "Star Trek" family, and reads part of a work by her late friend, the renowned poet Andrea Gibson who is the subject of Notaro's new documentary, "Come See Me in the Good Light." The documentary premieres on AppleTV on November 14th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:49

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Meanwhile | Tom Brady's Dog Clone

11/8/2025
Meanwhile... Tom Brady's new puppy is a clone of his last dog, Gwenyth Paltrow's Goop is selling a racy holiday gift set, and "All's Fair" co-stars Kim Kardashian and Sarah Paulson are arguing about whether the moon landing really happened. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:40

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'So You Think You Ameri-Can' | Felipe Torres Medina

11/7/2025
In order to fully prepare for life in the United States, Late Show writer and new American citizen Felipe Torres Medina must answer a series of American questions before time runs out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:09

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Sydney Sweeney | Flyers' Remorse

11/6/2025
The FAA is forcing airlines to cut flights at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports due to the government shutdown, global soccer organization FIFA is launching an award to rival the Nobel Peace Prize, and Dr. Oz helped President Trump announce a nationwide weight loss challenge that just doesn’t add up. Stephen Colbert leads a special Late Show investigation into the ridiculous federal charges leveled against Sean Dunn after he allegedly threw a salami sandwich at a border patrol agent in Washington, D.C. “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney learned kickboxing and grappling when growing up in Idaho, so she was an ideal choice to portray world champion boxer Christy Martin in the new film, “Christy,” which opens in theaters tomorrow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:07

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Tiffany Haddish | A Mayor Development

11/5/2025
Democrats swept the first major elections of Trump’s second term, including the New York City mayoral race where Zohran Mamdani triumphed over his billionaire-backed opponents, and Virginia and New Jersey, which will each be led by a female Democratic governor for the next four years. “We didn’t pay for none of it” says award-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish about her epic trip through multiple African countries, which was filmed for her new docu-series, “Tiffany Haddish Goes Off,” available November 13th on Peacock. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:44

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First Lady Michelle Obama (Extended) | NYC Mayor-athon

11/4/2025
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Duration:00:31:52

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Tom Hanks | Fed Up

11/3/2025
President Trump, who hosted a lavish Halloween party while refusing to fund SNAP benefits for needy American families, told Norah O’Donnell on “60 Minutes” that he pardoned a man he knows nothing about. In tech news, a robot named NEO might be the next big thing in house cleaning. As co-writer of the new play, “This World of Tomorrow,” Tom Hanks isn’t in danger of getting fired if he messes up, but the shame of forgetting lines you wrote for yourself is punishment enough. Grab tickets to the play, opening on November 18th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:32

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Sen. Ruben Gallego

11/2/2025
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego believes that Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House of Representatives out of session, and refusing to swear in newly elected Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva, to avoid a vote on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein's clients and accomplices. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:27

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Meanwhile | Sound of Science: LOTR Wedding

11/1/2025
Meanwhile... You won't believe what Kourtney Kardashian wants you to do with her new lollipop line, Elijah Wood shocked guests at a "Lord of the Rings"-themed wedding in New Zealand, a man was busted after stealing over $5,000 worth of Labubus, and scientists are warning that humanity should destroy A.I. before it's too late. And science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest science news in his science-focused segment, "The Sound of Science." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:12:14

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Judd Apatow

10/31/2025
Writer, director and producer Judd Apatow, who admits to owning seven storage units full of showbiz memorabilia, compares notes with Stephen about the comics and performers who shaped their childhoods. Apatow’s new book, “Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures,” is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:44

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Sir Anthony Hopkins | You Can't Handle The Truce

10/30/2025
Our globe-trotting president might need to take another cognitive test, FBI Director Kash Patel used a government jet for a night out with his girlfriend, “67” is the word of the year, and a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is finally facing the consequences of his actions. Stephen Colbert travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Academy Award-winner Sir Anthony Hopkins for a wide-ranging chat about his childhood, his life on the big screen, and his new memoir, “We Did OK, Kid.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:41:00

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Sarah Paulson (Extended) | Seoul Sucker

10/29/2025
South Korea gifted President Trump a golden crown and served him mini beef burgers with ketchup, the president’s hatred of windmills is shared by some who live close to them, and diseased research monkeys from Tulane University are running free in Mississippi. Emmy- and Tony-winner Sarah Paulson, who recently added “runway model” to her list of professional accolades after walking for Prada at Paris Fashion Week, teaches Stephen Colbert how to walk the runway like a supermodel. Sarah Paulson’s new legal drama, “All’s Fair,” premieres on Hulu on November 4th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:55

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Colin Farrell | Lost In Translation

10/28/2025
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Duration:00:26:20

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Emma Thompson | Ego Trip

10/27/2025
President Trump is on a field trip to Asia where he’s hoping to get time with Kim Jong Un, plans to meet with China’s President Xi to finalize a deal for TikTok, and announced his plan to open up oil production in the Alaskan wilderness. Accused of faking injuries and helping the mafia rig backroom poker games, several current and former pro basketball figures were arrested after being implicated in a gambling scandal that has rocked the NBA. Dame Emma Thompson offers a peek at what to expect from her character in the mysterious new series, “Down Cemetery Road,” which premieres this Wednesday on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:38

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Alex Wagner (Extended)

10/26/2025
"Pod Save America" contributor and MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Alex Wagner tells Stephen that her new podcast, "Runaway Country," will feature interviews with people on the front lines of America's biggest news stories. Find "Runaway Country" wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:12:03

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Meanwhile | Microplastics In Veggies

10/25/2025
Meanwhile... New York City is vaccinating its raccoon population to help stem an outbreak of rabies, a surprising percentage of engaged couples are interested in letting companies advertise at their wedding, and scientists claim to have found microplastics in the world's vegetable supply. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43

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Karine Jean-Pierre

10/24/2025
After making history as the first Black, female, LGBTQ person to hold the job of White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre decided to leave the Democratic party. Listen as she tells Stephen Colbert why she lost faith in Democratic leadership, and read more of her observations on the failure of America's two-party system in her book, "Independent," available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:11:18

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Ben Stiller | Winging It

10/23/2025
The Secret Service tried to block journalists from filming the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, President Trump angered America’s cattle ranchers with a plan to buy more meat from Argentina, and Amazon is trying to put a good spin on news that robots will replace a large percentage of the company’s human workers. Actor, writer and director Ben Stiller talks about visiting “The Ed Sullivan Show” as a kid and the many things he discovered as he went through his parents’ belongings in preparation for a new documentary that chronicles their show business careers. Watch “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost” on AppleTV. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:31

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Emma Stone | Don't Mind If I Sue

10/22/2025
President Trump wants taxpayers to pay him $230M to settle his own lawsuits against the Department of Justice while he’s busy tearing apart the White House, apparently there’s a peace prize named after disgraced former President Richard Nixon, and ICE is struggling to expand its ranks because a high percentage of applicants can’t pass a basic physical fitness test. Two-time Oscar-winner Emma Stone returns to The Late Show to preview her new film, “Bugonia,” in which her character gets abducted and her captors shave off her hair. “Bugonia” is in select theaters this Friday and opens nationwide on October 31st. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:56

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Michael J. Fox | Tearing Down The House

10/21/2025
President Trump is literally tearing down the White House to build his fantasy ballroom, another Republican has been exposed for sending racist text messages and praising Nazis, and police in Alabama forcibly detained a 61 year-old woman who wore an inflatable penis costume to the “No Kings” rally. Stephen Colbert looks at the ways artificial intelligence companies are seeking to boost revenue as investors begin to worry that the A.I. stock bubble could burst. Big-screen legend Michael J. Fox tells Stephen that he’s proud to leverage his celebrity status to be a representative for people afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, especially when that means going up on stage to play guitar with Coldplay at the Glastonbury festival. Michael J. Fox’s memoir, “Future Boy,” is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:58