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Episodes
January 3, 2026 • 7 mins
Acclaimed actor Daniel Craig climbs up to Stephen's special hillside thinking spot to ponder the mysteries of the universe. Watch Daniel Craig in the new film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery," available now on Netflix.
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January 2, 2026 • 16 mins
We're playing our favorite Stephen-hosted podcasts from 2025 all week long to ring in the New Year! In today's Intro Rewind, hear the moment that went viral when Stephen described Patti Smith's mid-conversation interruption. And later in the extended interview, Patti Smith offers advice to young artists and shares stories from her decades-long career like being photographed by the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe for the cover of her...
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January 1, 2026 • 23 mins
A huge Late Show Pod Show highlight from 2025 was when Stephen and Becca were joined by Becca's Aunt Carol, who helped the Late Show Host and sidekick launch a lucrative investigation via speakerphone. Then we revisit the field piece from 2021 when a Late Show producer sent his mom to a sex party to prove to Stephen that they exist.
This podcast was originally released on October 9th, 2025.
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December 31, 2025 • 24 mins
We're playing some of our favorite Stephen-led podcasts from 2025 to celebrate the New Year! In this Intro Rewind, Stephen plays another round of 'Late Show Vocab' to reveal the deeper meanings of workplace nicknames and lingo before examining some of life's biggest perplexities in a special Keanu edition of 'Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars.'
This podcast was originally released on August 21st, 2025.
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December 30, 2025 • 18 mins
One of our favorite podcast highlights from 2025 was playing 'Late Show Vocab' with Stephen, in order to showcase the unique etymology of life at The Late Show. And enjoy this truly lovely, EXTENDED conversation with poet, bestselling author, and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is available now.
This podcast was originally released on August 14th, 2025.
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December 29, 2025 • 38 mins
Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answered a variety of questions so we normals could find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and so on. Then enjoy Stephen's i...
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December 28, 2025 • 9 mins
Acclaimed actress Lesley Manville is taking Broadway by storm in "Oedipus," a 2,500 year-old play that still has the power to surprise people. Tickets for "Oedipus" at Studio 54 are available now.
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December 27, 2025 • 6 mins
Meanwhile... Actor Timothée Chalamet refuses to confirm or deny that he's the mysterious rapper known as EsDeeKid, Denny's is making shoes now, Stephen shares the sweet story of a reindeer who was raised alongside a family's dogs, and a Roomba throws itself down the stairs.
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December 26, 2025 • 15 mins
If you don't know his favorite sandwich or which animal he fears most, do you really know legendary actor Jeff Bridges?
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December 25, 2025 • 17 mins
Find out why Stephen loves December 26th and what makes Americone Dream day at The Late Show the best day of the year for the entire staff & crew. Then hear iconic ice cream makers and humanitarians Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield stop by to celebrate 18 years of delicious partnership with Stephen Colbert and the top-ten Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, Americone Dream!
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December 24, 2025 • 9 mins
Merry Christmas from The Late Show Pod Show! Our gift to you is legendary Late Show writer Brian Stack's Colbert Questionert, which he completed in the character (and full-body makeup) of Frankenstein's Monster as a web exclusive this Halloween. Tune in to find out what the necromancer's favorite sandwich is and what he thinks happens when we die.
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December 23, 2025 • 11 mins
Stephen and his podcast producer Becca recall a certain glamorous tradition the staff all got into during 'A' Late Show's COVID days, then Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales-Sussex pops up at The Late Show to ask for Stephen Colbert's help in landing the role of a lifetime in a Hallmark Christmas movie.
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December 22, 2025 • 11 mins
With the final season of "The Late Show" underway, host Stephen Colbert is auctioning off his wardrobe, props, set pieces and more to raise funds for charity. On this edition of Late Show Home Shopping, "Anaconda" star Paul Rudd stopped by to help Stephen kick off some truly amazing auctions, and to sweeten the deal with a few items of his own. Visit http://colbertlateshow.com/ebay to start bidding today! 100% of the proceeds go to...
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December 21, 2025 • 12 mins
Stephen's back on the podcast for some very special holiday podcast introductions! Tonight he and his podcast producer Becca are going deep in the vault and tucking our listeners into their cozy beds with these two Bedtime Stories: listen as the incomparable Julie Andrews reads a story by A.A. Milne with Stephen, and Stephen's group chat buddy George Saunders reads an original piece for the Christmas season.
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December 20, 2025 • 9 mins
Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen pick out the perfect holiday greeting card for the 2025 season.
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December 19, 2025 • 17 mins
Mandy Patinkin talks Hannukah, the best advice he's ever gotten, how he met his wife, and more in this EXTENDED interview! Watch part one of "The Artist" now at https://stream.thenetwork.stream and stream part two beginning Christmas Day.
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December 18, 2025 • 27 mins
President Trump’s pointless primetime speech disappointed even his most ardent fans, the DOJ is required by law to release the Epstein Files on Friday, and the Academy Awards will move to YouTube starting in 2029. Emmy-winner Hugh Jackman bonds with Stephen Colbert over their respect for Neil Diamond and his immense catalogue of hits, and says that he hopes the uplifting tone of his new film will hit the right note with audiences d...
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December 17, 2025 • 27 mins
All of the major networks agreed to air President Trump’s surprise primetime address, the president confused White House partygoers with his telling of the Hanukkah story, the U.S. appears ready to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and New York City is bidding farewell to one of the quirkiest mayors the Big Apple has ever seen. Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani describes “night thoughts” as pesky worries that plague his mind as...
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December 16, 2025 • 30 mins
President Trump’s Chief of Staff dropped dirt on her boss and his cronies in a series of interviews, the president’s new White House ballroom is being built on top of an emergency operations bunker, and the Madagascar hissing cockroach is the spy of the future. The hosts of “Anderson Cooper 360” and “Watch What Happens Live” stop by for their annual Late Show visit ahead of their big New Year’s Eve broadcast, which typically result...
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December 15, 2025 • 26 mins
President Trump kicked off his holiday celebrations with a speech about Peruvian vipers and the announcement of his latest building project, Miriam-Webster declared “slop” the word of the year, and Stephen checks in on a hard-partying furry friend. Some actors wait tables while trying to make it in Hollywood. Paul Rudd glazed hams! Listen as the former Sexiest Man Alive shares details about his unusual job, and check out his latest...
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