The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The judge in Trump’s hush money trial is finding it hard to keep personal information about jurors from leaking out, a new poll shows President Biden trailing his rival by double digits in a hot dog eating contest, and workers at a Connecticut bird sanctuary rescued two vultures who got intoxicated after dumpster diving. Growing up in Canada, where an apology can sometimes mean much more than “sorry,” all Sandra Oh wanted was to move to New York and become a theater actor, which she’ll be doing this summer in a new off-Broadway show. Stick around for more with Sandra Oh and catch her performance Sundays on HBO in the new series, “The Sympathizer.” Take a quick survey to help us improve The Late Show Pod Show: https://cohst.app/lateshow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House GOP’s impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas died in the Senate today, Stephen Colbert won’t tolerate abuse of his “Strike Force Five” teammate Jimmy Kimmel, and President Biden is using fashion to shave a few years off his look. “I wanted to be an artist back then,” says acting legend John Lithgow as he tells Stephen about his experience going back to high school for the new special “Art Happens Here,” which airs next Friday on PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the former president’s criminal trial under way, over 6,000 New Yorkers received summonses for jury duty. The judge denied several of Donald Trump’s requests for days off from the trial, while a small number of the MAGA faithful supported the defendant outside the courthouse. Actor Orlando Bloom tells Stephen about overcoming fear to attempt the “dangerous, terrifying, unnatural” stunts in his new show. Stick around for more with Orlando Bloom and watch “Orlando Bloom: To The Edge” streaming this Thursday on Peacock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen has a new accountant, the former president’s criminal trial kicked off in New York City, and Billy Joel fans were left in shock when a broadcast of the artist’s concert came to an abrupt end on Sunday night. Renowned author Salman Rushdie shares details about the stabbing attack that nearly took his life. Stick around for more with Salman Rushdie and learn more about the attack in his new book, “Knife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-winning documentarian and author Henry Louis Gates, Jr. recalls his years at Yale University and the ideological bullies who tried to tell him how to be Black. With his new book “The Black Box” Gates aims to vanquish those bullies and help young Black people avoid the anxiety and angst that his generation suffered. “The Black Box” is available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Gwyneth Paltrow confessed to an obsession with Spanx, Costco is selling the latest weight loss drugs, the odds on a coin toss aren’t exactly 50/50, the blue milk from the “Star Wars” films is about to hit store shelves, we might know why your eyes hurt after watching the eclipse, New Jersey beaches are littered with some strange discarded items, and the Planters Nutmobile is seeking skilled drivers for a cross-country tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Wilmer Valderrama stops by to celebrate the 1,000th episode of “NCIS,” which airs Monday night on CBS, and to tell Stephen about the work that goes into keeping the series fresh after 21 seasons. His memoir, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited,” is due out in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When standup comedian Demetri Martin recently returned to New York City after a long absence, it became clear to him why everyone is always rushing around. Demetri’s latest comedy special, “Demetri Deconstructed,” is streaming now on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona’s State Supreme Court will enforce an anti-abortion law that predates the founding of the state, while the presumptive GOP nominee for president can’t decide where he stands on the issue. In sports news, for the first time ever, the NCAA Women’s basketball final was watched by more people than the men’s final. CNN Chief Global Anchor Christiane Amanpour lends an international perspective to the news that Arizona is banning all abortions, at a time when countries like France are moving in the other direction and codifying women’s reproductive rights into law. Watch “The Amanpour Hour” every Saturday on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump’s hush money trial will stay in New York despite his efforts to change the venue, his social media company’s value has plummeted, and Japan is urging the world to rein in generative artificial intelligence. GRAMMY Award-winning musician and Texas native Maren Morris tells Stephen about gigging at chili cook-offs and amateur wrestling matches when she was a teenager, and how much she misses Tex-Mex food now that she has put down roots in Nashville. Check out her new book, “Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure,” available everywhere now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pets, zoo animals, political candidates and cable news anchors all exhibited odd behavior related to the solar eclipse, Stephen shares the details of his earthquake experience, an Italian volcano is blowing smoke rings, and the former president claims he raised $50 million in one night. Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains her use of the word “genocide” in a speech criticizing U.S. support for Israel’s military actions, and describes speaking to President Biden about the urgent need to increase the amount of humanitarian aid reaching Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of "That's Yeet. Dabbing on Fleek, Fam!" Late Show writer and board-certified young person Eliana Kwartler tells Stephen why reading books is the hottest new trend among the youths. Next, acclaimed actor Tim Blake Nelson ("Holes," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," and "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs") shares a thoughtful take on the difference between a movie star like Brad Pitt and a successful character actor like himself. Hear Tim and Stephen parse out the advantages of the novel as a mode of storytelling in this podcast exclusive extended interview, and find Tim’s new novel, “City of Blows,” out now in paperback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A NASCAR race took an ugly turn after a crash, broccoli crowns are the new trending makeup tool, authorities found a massive shipment of cocaine hiding inside avocados, and an overweight alligator in Florida has been put on a diet. And Sonequa Martin-Green shares stories about her husband and two beautiful children and tells Stephen that her other family, the cast and crew of “Star Trek: Discovery,” have evolved together in beautiful ways over the show’s five seasons. The fifth and final season of “Star Trek: Discovery” premieres this Thursday on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Fall Guy” and "Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham shows off the scars she gained by doing stunts for her new film, and tells Stephen she doesn’t fear anything after acting out real torture scenes in “Game Of Thrones.” Check out “The Fall Guy” when it opens in theaters May 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An alarming number of Americans believe violence can solve our political divisions, the oldest man in the world has passed away, and a man in Oregon has a near miss with a giant runaway saw blade. Steve Buscemi joins Stephen Colbert in a hot air balloon ride, and then talks about his experience doing research for the new film he directed called “The Listener,” which tells the story of a woman who provides support and advice to people over the phone. Watch “The Listener” now in theaters and video on demand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some new names on Forbes’s list of the world’s billionaires, the former president spewed racist lies about migrants at a rally in Michigan, and a wide variety of brands are cashing in on the excitement around next week’s total solar eclipse. Stephen Colbert comments on the IDF airstrike that killed 7 volunteers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza, and quotes the organization’s founder Chef José Andrés who said plainly, “food is not a weapon of war.” If you would like to support World Central Kitchen in their nonpartisan mission to feed hungry people around the world, consider making a donation at https://wck.org. Beloved actor Gillian Anderson, who plays former BBC journalist Emily Maitlis in the new film “Scoop,” is terribly embarrassed by how she acted when meeting Maitlis for the first time. “Scoop” premieres this Friday on Netflix.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A subprime auto loan magnate helped Donald Trump post a $175M bond in New York, Truth Social’s stock price tanked in its first week of trading, RNC co-chair Lara Trump dropped a country song the same day Beyoncé released “Cowboy Carter,” and Stephen does the math on an upcoming plague of trillions of cicadas. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of “The Today Show,” tells Stephen what led her to write a book about her relationship with God. The book, “Mostly What God Does,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former president Trump honored Easter by lashing out at his enemies, and the White House press pool was put on notice for lifting too many souvenirs from the president’s airplane. If you don’t know his favorite sandwich, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Matt Damon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technologically advanced late night host Stephen Colbert brings you the latest digital developments from around the world in his state of the art segment, "Cyborgasm." And the amazing Juno Temple wows Stephen with her skillful transition from Minnesota accent, for her role in “Fargo,” to the heavy English accent she employs in her portrayal of Keeley in “Ted Lasso.” The final season of “Fargo” is streaming now on Hulu. This episode originally aired on January 17th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Chick-fil-A ditched their promise to never feed antibiotics to their chickens, the NFL announced new rules for kicking off gameplay, and a local news exposé revealed that popular DNA tests for pets may be a total scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peabody Award-winning journalist and CNN host Fareed Zakaria argues that a backlash to rapid cultural change is the root cause of right wing movements around the world, and he urges Israel to heed President Biden’s warning and learn from America’s mistakes in responding to terrorism. His new book, “The Age of Revolutions,” is available now and his show, “Fareed Zakaria GPS” airs Sundays on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time PGA Champion Justin Thomas joined Stephen to talk about his lifelong love of golf, what it was like to play for money with Michael Jordan, and the rewarding experience of representing the United States in the Ryder Cup. Learn more about Justin Thomas in the Netflix docu-series, “Full Swing,” streaming now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president wants to make America pray again, NBC parted ways with Ronna McDaniel mere days after announcing her hiring, and her former employer, the Republican National Committee, will only hire people who swear the 2020 election was rigged. Actor Liam Neeson seems happy to participate in the current wave of Irish pride that is sweeping Hollywood, alongside his talented countrymen like Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy. Stick around for more with Liam Neeson and catch him in the new film, “In The Land of Saints and Sinners,” in theaters Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no way Truth Social is worth what investors are paying for it, President Biden posed for a St. Patrick’s Day photo with members of RFK Jr.’s family who oppose his candidacy, and Democratic operative James Carville blames the party’s problems on “preachy women.” The legendary queen of TV variety shows, Carol Burnett, tells Stephen about going toe-to-toe with Johnny Carson and shares stories about appearing alongside Elvis Presley on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Watch her new show, “Palm Royale,” streaming now on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An appeals court threw Donald Trump a lifeline by cutting the bond for his New York fraud conviction, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene moved to remove Speaker Mike Johnson over keeping the government open, and Boeing is replacing its top leadership after a series of mishaps. Meanwhile… The makers of Duvel beer in Belgium suffered a cyberattack, Italy apparently enforces its traffic laws, and scientists are urging people not to vape because of serious effects on mental health. Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer tells Stephen that one reason he wrote his new book, “Reading The Constitution,” is to convey information about how the Supreme Court justices approach their legal decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA legend Charles Barkley came to The Late Show in March 2019 to place a big wager with Stephen on the Sweet Sixteen matchup between UNC and Auburn (Original Air Date: March 27th, 2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Dolly Parton leaked some news about Beyoncé’s country album, an Australian billionaire wants to build a new Titanic, animal rescue specialists have an adorable method for feeding baby foxes in captivity, and the new LaGuardia airport is a hit with passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert (Host, Writer, Executive Producer, Has-His-Name-On-The-Building) and Becca (Podcast Producer, Writer's AP, Softball Team Captain) talk about their hobbies outside of work and favorite food spots in NYC before launching into another podcast exclusive compilation of Stephen answering audience members' questions. In this cut, Stephen chats with his audience about his upcoming birthday plans, late night host dinner etiquette, his favorite museums, favorite operas, favorite Late Show guests, shaving his head in Iraq in 2009, and his favorite parts from the Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen's on the podcast again tonight with associate producer Becca, giving you a backstage look at how downtime gets spent at the office. Stephen goes on to talk about his love for Tom Hollander's roles in shows like "The Thick Of It" and "In The Loop" before introducing this podcast-exclusive extended interview with acclaimed actor Tom Hollander. Watch Tom as Truman Capote in “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” streaming now on Hulu. Tom Hollander originally aired March 11th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody knows Stephen like Amy Sedaris does! In this podcast exclusive conversation, Stephen Colbert and podcast producer Becca talk about friend of the show and Colbert's friend since 1988, Amy Sedaris. Then listen to Amy take over The Late Show desk and interview Stephen about their friendship, their time at Second City, "Strangers with Candy," as well as the heated topic of Stephen's infamous shrimp paste in her Flipped Interview from October 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen's taking over the The Late Show Pod Show with exclusive introductions and delightfully tangential conversations on our podcasts all week long. Tonight, he talks with Becca, our podcast producer, about how he found comedian Ariel Elias via Instagram Reels, and then speaks at length with great fondness about "The Queen" and all of her projects: comedian Maria Bamford. Stick around to hear both stand up sets from these hilarious comics and stay tuned for more Stephen on the Pod Show this week! Ariel Elias originally aired March 6th, 2024; Maria Bamford originally aired January 15th, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is back on the Pod Show with a deep dive into one of The Late Show's most celebrated segments: The Colbert Questionert. Listen as Stephen tells podcast producer Becca about how Keanu Reeves played a hand in the Questionert's origin story, which celebrity's answers have stuck out to him the most, and what size tomato he prefers in his BLTs in this podcast exclusive conversation with our host. Then enjoy the original first two Colbert Questionerts with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, both administered over Zoom in early 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award-winning actor Carrie Preston tells Stephen how the character Elsbeth has evolved from her debut on “The Good Wife” to her starring role in the new CBS series bearing her name. Listen to this extended cut of her interview where Stephen asks about her role in "The Holdovers," and catch “Elsbeth” every Thursday starting April 4th on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A Christian nightclub in Nashville doesn’t allow twerking, New York City is marking 25 years of “Law & Order: SVU,” fans of “The Sopranos” have a chance to own a pivotal piece of the series’ final episode, “Balls out bowling” is popular in Pittsburgh, Hidden Valley Ranch teamed up with Cheez-Its for a new dressing, a New York City man lived rent free in a hotel for five years, and a bakery got caught reselling Dunkin’ donuts as allergen-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert challenges historian, philosopher, and "Sapiens" author Yuval Noah Harari to explain why artificial intelligence may pose a threat to humanity. In this extended cut of their interview, the bestselling author speculates on how our future could be shaped by AI. Check out his latest book, “Unstoppable Us: Volume Two,” available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert goes LIVE following President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union speech, which was delivered in front of members of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and former New York Rep. George Santos. CBS News Chief Political Analyst John Dickerson joins Stephen to discuss President Biden’s State of the Union speech, and begins with a historical perspective on the ritual of America’s president speaking yearly in front of Congress. Watch his show, “CBS News Prime Time,” Monday through Thursday on the CBS News app and http://www.cbsnews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American astronauts cast their primary votes from Earth’s orbit yesterday, President Biden’s biggest primary threat wasn’t named Jason Palmer, Senator Mitch McConnell endorsed Trump, and the latest presidential polling from The New York Times is complete garbage. America’s favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tests the limits of his friendship with “Dune” superfan Stephen Colbert by pointing out potential scientific plot holes. Check out his book, “Starry Messenger,” available now in paperback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift is helping get out the vote on Super Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle Obama announced she will not run for president, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is once again the world’s richest person. Senator Bernie Sanders articulates some of the reasons why he believes a second Trump presidency would be a disaster at home and abroad, and does not mince words when it comes to his soon-to-be-former colleague Kyrsten Sinema, who stood in the way of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” initiative coming out of the pandemic. Check out his book, “It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism,” available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen declared the Supreme Court unconstitutional last week so it’s okay to ignore their latest nonsensical ruling, Trump’s mental decline was on full display during speeches he delivered at his weekend rallies, and new details have emerged about rampant prescription drug abuse by the former president’s White House staffers. 14-time Emmy Award-winner RuPaul talks about the joys of working with his friends on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and credits his mother with setting him on the right path in life by sharing her secret to happiness. Check out the book, “The House of Hidden Meanings,” available now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve says he and the “Dune” actors became obsessed with mastering the language created for the films. In this extended cut, Denis and Stephen discuss how Villeneuve created such an immersive world, what he thinks of those popcorn buckets and what it was like shooting in Wadi Rum, and how he's watched young Timothée Chalamet grow up into a leading man through his films. See his work on the big screen now in “Dune: Part Two.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… New York City subway surfers got busy on top of a train, we’ve learned it was never really necessary to put your phone in Airplane Mode on a flight, Stephen Colbert bravely samples the latest fast food abomination, Apple canceled plans to build an electric car, Staten Island is overrun by wild turkeys, and singer Ricky Martin went public with his love of feet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former SNL writer and comedian & actor you know from "Los Espookys," Julio Torres and Stephen Colbert bond over their memories of being bored in school and just waiting to grow up. Watch the film he wrote, directed, and stars in, “Problemista,” in select theaters this weekend and everywhere on March 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court is damaging its legacy and moral authority by delaying justice in Trump’s insurrection trial, President Biden passed his annual physical, and Donald Trump Jr. believes Amish voters could put his father back in office. And Rebecca Ferguson still hasn’t finished reading “Dune,” but talks at length in this extended cut of her interview about how excited she is for everyone to see "Dune: Part Two" this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen puts aside politics to acknowledge Mitch McConnell’s big announcement, the former PM of Australia confirmed that Trump is obsessed with Vladimir Putin, and the star witness in the House GOP’s impeachment case against President Biden took bogus intelligence from Russian spies and was arrested for lying to the FBI. Emmy Award-winner Chris Hayes breaks down today’s bombshell announcement that the Supreme Court will hear Donald Trump’s immunity case - seven weeks from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s awkward ice cream moment came one day before some Democrats in Michigan used their primary votes to protest his support of Israel’s actions in Gaza, while Republicans are pushing state-by-state birth control bans and blocked a bill that would have protected access to contraception nationwide. “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin joins Stephen for a raucous interview that reveals details about their quirky friendship and includes a surprise cameo from director Denis Villeneuve. In this exclusive extended cut, hear Brolin talk about his upcoming "unconventional memoir" and how it stacks up to his stepmom Barbra Streisand's 1,000 page memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump must come up with hundreds of millions of dollars before he can appeal the ruling in his New York civil fraud case, his GOP primary opponent is staying in the race despite losing her home state of South Carolina, and the former president defended his mental acuity in a speech to conservatives. And if you don’t know his favorite action movie, or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Arnold Schwarzenegger? Check out his new book, “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The amazing Danielle Pinnock tells Stephen how much she enjoys her "Ghosts" character Alberta, a jazz singer who represents an iconic period of Black history. Catch Season 3 of "Ghosts" on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and director Christopher Nolan sat down with Stephen for a lengthy interview on all things "Oppenheimer" earlier this month, but there was more Nolan that didn't make it to air on TV! We've got the extra beats on The Late Show Pod Show so you can hear what Nolan thinks of AI, "The Thing," and his childhood experiments with his father's Super 8 camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert gives a special introduction to a Pod Show exclusive and presents a new compilation of questions he's taken from the audience in the Ed Sullivan theater. Find out why Stephen started making this Q&A a part of his regular showtime routine at The Colbert Report, and hear him answer questions such as: What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Who's your favorite late night host to do the job? At what moment did you chose comedy over dramatic acting? And what was it like to interview Eminem on a local cable access channel in Monroe, Michigan in 2015? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen and his producer Becca talk about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including an historic pitstop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Listen as Stephen breaks down the nearly 100-year history of his current workplace ahead of this extra long Paul McCartney interview from 2019, when Stephen divulged his personal connection to McCartney's music in a conversation about legacy, grief, and a little old band called The Beatles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen's back with another week of special introductions on The Pod Show and says he's happy to plug anything for a guest! And Ryan Gosling tells Stephen that he was dragged across Sydney's Harbour Bridge on a shovel while shooting his latest film, "The Fall Guy," an action comedy that honors the work of Hollywood's stunt performers. Then, Stephen and Ryan exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Catch "The Fall Guy" in theaters this May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert is adding a personal touch to the Pod Show this week with special commentary leading off each podcast episode along with his producer, Becca. Hear why John Krasinski wrote and directed "IF" for his kids, and what Stephen really thinks of John's arm wrestling chops. "IF" opens in theaters on May 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Lily Gladstone was destined to bring home an Academy Award nomination, according to her high school classmates. Watch her award-winning performance in the Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” streaming globally on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A school district in Kentucky gave students a day off after the Super Bowl, Taco Bell has new Mountain Dew-inspired dessert items, Pizza Hut will help you break up with your lover this Valentine’s Day, a pastor was caught paying people in meth after watching them have sex, there’s a hot fan theory about how “Star Wars” character Rey Skywalker was conceived, and “Dune: Part Two” star Josh Brolin wrote a book of poems while on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evie McGee Colbert returns to The Late Show to help her husband Stephen select the perfect greeting card for Valentine’s Day, and to announce the release of their first cookbook, “Does This Taste Funny?” Pre-order the book here: bit.ly/colbert-cookbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert urges Americans not to become numb to Donald Trump’s crimes, and offers a reminder that no other presidential candidate has ever had to pause his campaign to defend himself in multiple trials, for example, his election fraud case in Georgia where the district attorney is being scrutinized for a potentially inappropriate relationship that has no bearing on the facts of the case against the former president. Billy Joel gives Stephen Colbert a peek behind the curtain at his creative process and shares what motivated him to release his first new single in 30 years, “Turn The Lights Back On.” Stick around for more with Billy Joel and tune in to watch the 100th show of his Madison Square Garden residency when it airs on CBS on April 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia might be pursuing space nukes, Catholic Americans celebrated two very different holidays today, and the former president is desperate for affection. Actor, producer and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg first encountered the story of a dog named Arthur in a sports documentary, and knew right away he wanted to turn it into a feature film. See the heartwarming story on the big screen when “Arthur the King” hits theaters on March 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snowy weather may have suppressed turnout in New York’s special election to replace Rep. George Santos, Donald Trump wants to install his daughter-in-law as co-chair of the RNC, and there are new candy hearts for people in unconventional relationships. Oscar-winning actor and writer Matt Damon promised his family he would take some time off, but then “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan reached out to him with an offer. Stick around for more with Matt Damon and check out his new documentary, “Kiss the Future,” in AMC theaters on February 23rd and streaming on Paramount+ later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won big in Las Vegas on Super Bowl Sunday, Democrats are panicking about President Biden’s age and mental fitness, and Donald Trump told Pennsylvania voters that their state would be renamed if he loses the election. John Oliver dares Disney’s lawyers to come after him for using Steamboat Mickey to promote the 11th season of “Last Week Tonight.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen recaps tonight's Super Bowl on a special Sunday night Late Show, and says goodbye to an old friend who's been living under his desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A store in Kentucky has the world’s grooviest bathroom, an Australian toddler got stuck in the claw game at an arcade, a pair of cruise passengers were arrested after trying to sail to England with 112 bags of marijuana, a study shows Clown Fish can count, Stephen gives his audience “the talk,” and you can now get taco shells blasted by Cinnadust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Hartley shares a preview of his new CBS primetime drama, “Tracker,” and promises that this new character won’t shed nearly as many tears as the one he played in “This Is Us.” Watch the series premiere of “Tracker” on CBS following Super Bowl LVIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Colorado ballot suit brought by an elderly constitutional scholar, the current president is no longer being investigated for stashing classified docs in his garage. If you don't know his favorite smell, or which animal he thinks is the scariest, do you really know André 3000? Learn more about the man behind the flute in this edition of The Colbert Questionert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The House GOP achieved new levels of dysfunction this week with their botched impeachment vote, Nikki Haley took second place in Nevada’s primary despite running unopposed, and the former president is pushing RNC chair Ronna McDaniel to resign. Stephen Colbert sits down with “Oppenheimer” writer and director Christopher Nolan for a wide-ranging interview set in a very apropos location: Albert Einstein’s office at the Institute for Advanced Study on the campus of Princeton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-judge panel smacked down the former president’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, the current president might be talking to ghosts, and conspiracy theorists believe the CIA is rigging the Super Bowl to help Taylor Swift get President Biden reelected. Next, Stephen bids farewell to country music legend Toby Keith. And author & political analyst Joy-Ann Reid offers an explanation for why Republicans in Congress have withdrawn support for a bipartisan bill to reform America’s immigration and border policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An atmospheric river is responsible for wild weather out West, Taylor Swift shocked fans by announcing a new album is on the way, and we finally know what President Biden says about Donald Trump behind closed doors. Senator Elizabeth Warren tells Stephen that Donald Trump is using the Speaker of the House to prevent Congress from passing a bipartisan bill on border controls and foreign aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award-winner and bestselling author Kwame Alexander tells Stephen how he first got interested in poetry as a young man, and he reads a poem that appears in his latest book, “This Is the Honey: An Anthology Of Contemporary Black Poets.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Spider-Man’s bonus check from Marvel went to the wrong Tom, the hunky priests featured in an Italian calendar may not really be men of the cloth, Royal Caribbean appointed a golden retriever for a special position on one of its ships, Stephen thinks he knows who stole a taxidermied polar bear in Canada, Scotland is embroiled in a nationwide hunt to locate a lost monkey, and a 285-year-old lemon sold at auction for $1,780. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Underneath, We All Taste Like Chicken” - Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, author and podcast host Michele Norris shares some of the poignant replies she received when she asked ordinary Americans to write six words about race. Michele’s latest book, “Our Hidden Conversations,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden has pulled ahead of Trump in national polling thanks to women voters, Nikki Haley talked racism with Charlamagne Tha God, and a right-wing billionaire launched an athletic venture where performance enhancing drugs are encouraged. Actor and superstar pro wrestler John Cena was struggling to find the right career path before fate led him to audition for World Wrestling Entertainment. Watch him star in the new spy thriller, “Argylle,” in theaters now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is jealous of Taylor Swift’s popularity, a tweet from Elmo garnered emotional responses, and a sad convoy of 20 vehicles is slowly making its way to Texas to bring vigilante justice to the Southern border. Demi Moore is one of the “Swans” in the new season of “Feud,” where she stars alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest female stars. The premiere of “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” is streaming now on Hulu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans used aid to Ukraine as leverage for a border deal only to back out once a bill was on the table, and the governor of Texas is ignoring a Supreme Court decision ordering the state to remove razor wire barriers along the Rio Grande. Academy Award-winning actor Emma Stone tells Stephen about the judgment-free worldview of her character Bella in the Oscar-nominated film, “Poor Things,” which is in theaters now. Stick around for more with Emma Stone in this extended edit of her interview and catch her performance in Showtime’s “The Curse,” streaming now on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right-wing dinguses triggered by Taylor Swift’s presence are claiming the NFL is rigged but real Swifties know the math doesn’t add up. Elsewhere, E. Jean Carroll pledged to use her $83M payout for something Donald Trump hates, and President Biden blasted corporations for trying to fool consumers with shrinkflation. And acclaimed actor Bryan Cranston is aware of the challenges his industry faces from artificial intelligence, but he’s not averse to asking a chatbot for new movie ideas. Stick around for an extended interview with Bryan Cranston and check out “Argylle,” in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Kingsley Ben-Adir spent enormous amounts of time with the Marley family, and people who knew Bob Marley in Jamaica before he was famous, while getting into character for the highly-anticipated new biopic, “Bob Marley: One Love.” Check out the film when it premieres in theaters on February 14th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… We’ve been pronouncing Travis Kelce’s last name wrong this whole time, drivers in Tennessee were shocked to share the roadway with a runaway horse, and it’s never been easier to ride the New York City subway for free. | Stephen Colbert, aka the new Neil deGrasse Tyson, reports on all the latest news from the world of science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Racism is a grown-up disease. Let’s stop using our kids to spread it." Author, civil rights activist and icon of American history Ruby Bridges shares personal details about her incredible act of bravery as a six year-old, and reminds us that children aren’t born with prejudice and hatred, they learn it from adults. Ruby's new book, "Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts," is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president’s lawyer may have lied about Covid exposure to delay his trial, Wall Street insiders say President Biden’s economic policies have delivered us to the mythical “Goldilocks Zone,” and Stephen Colbert explains the term “vibecession.” Next up, a podcast exclusive extended interview with legendary director Martin Scorsese on "Killers of the Flower Moon," "Taxi Driver," and more from his prolific career. “Killers of the Flower Moon” is in select theaters now and streaming globally on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president lashed out at Nikki Haley for acting like she won the New Hampshire primary, a new report alleges rampant abuse of prescription drugs by staffers in the Trump White House, and Alaska Airlines is finding an alarming number of loose bolts on its planes. Acclaimed actor Austin Butler tells Stephen that he only had one week off between wrapping work on “Elvis” and embarking on his latest project, the WWII series “Masters Of The Air.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley got off to a good start in the New Hampshire primary, the former president issued a dark warning about an “institute in a powerful death penalty,” and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani is mulling a new career in the service industry. GRAMMY-winning artist André 3000 tells Stephen he felt it was necessary to let fans know, via a warning label, that there would be no rapping on his new album, ‘New Blue Sun.’ Check out @ColbertLateShow on YouTube to watch his full performance of a song from the new album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History will not remember former GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump has Nikki Haley on the brain, and NFL star Travis Kelce scored major boyfriend points while celebrating a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah shares some of the subtle differences he noticed while traveling the globe on his latest stand-up comedy tour. Watch him host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 4th on CBS and Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilco frontman and bestselling author Jeff Tweedy returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what motivated him to write his latest book, “World Within A Song,” which is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Inexpensive red wine contains fewer headache-causing ingredients, Taco Bell wants you to make your Crunchwrap Supremes at home, a major rock band from the 1990s is crowdsourcing their search for a new guitar player, Peeps fans will have new flavors to enjoy this Easter, the feds are banning humorous highway signs, and the midwest chain Kum & Go is changing its name to sound less suggestive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian Steven Wright makes his first appearance on The Late Show, much to the delight of superfan Stephen Colbert. They talk about everything from Johnny Carson to Jesus, and how coffee helps ignite Steven’s joke-writing process. Steven Wright’s first book, “Harold,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president wants you to know he aced a test meant for head trauma victims, his lawyer doesn’t appear qualified to defend him in a civil liability trial, and Stephen seeks guidance from a higher power after hearing what Pope Francis said about sexual pleasure. Next, musician, actor and Broadway star Common returns to The Late Show to share some of the wellness tips in his new book, “And Then We Rise.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president values votes more than the lives of his voters, his opponent Nikki Haley thinks she lives in a country free from racism, and Vivek Ramaswamy lovingly embraced the GOP frontrunner after exiting the presidential race. Actor Clive Owen tells Stephen in this podcast exclusive extended interview how he prepared to take on the role of Sam Spade, a character made famous by the legendary Humphrey Bogart. Catch new episodes of his show, “Monsieur Spade,” Sundays on AMC.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meteorologists predicted a high of 0 degrees for caucus night in Iowa, state Republican parties are going bankrupt coast to coast, and “After Midnight” host Taylor Tomlinson shows up to surprise Stephen with a reminder to tune in to the premiere of her new show TONIGHT after The Late Show on CBS! And if you don’t know her favorite action movie or what she thinks happens when we die, do you really know superstar artist Nicki Minaj? Find out in this edition of The Colbert Questionert, and check out Nicki’s new album, “Pink Friday 2,” available everywhere now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America’s newest late night host Taylor Tomlinson drops by to chat with Stephen about her new show and her early days on the Christian comedy circuit. The premiere of “After Midnight” is this Tuesday, January 16th after The Late Show on CBS and Paramount+! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy-nominated actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach tells Stephen about the careful consideration that went into his portrayal of Cousin Richie in the hit show, “The Bear,” which is streaming now on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… A naked man surrendered to police after bathing in the aquarium at a store in Alabama, a customer at Dunkin’ Donuts was injured in a very unfortunate bathroom incident, Actress Gillian Anderson’s dress turned heads at the Golden Globes, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is looking for a driver, and the city of Barranquilla, Colombia erected a 21-foot statue of national treasure Shakira. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer, songwriter and actor Reneé Rapp tells Stephen that she always had her sights set on being a pop singer and was very insecure about her acting skills as a kid. Watch grownup Reneé flex her acting chops in the iconic role of Regina George in the new “Mean Girls” movie, in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former president lost his cool in front of the judge in his New York fraud trial today, Chris Christie trashed his GOP rivals before dropping out of the presidential race, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is stepping down. “Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt, who does a killer impression of the film’s director Christopher Nolan, tells Stephen that she gifted Nolan a pair of Ugg boots after he scolded her for wearing them to the set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former governor of New Jersey has dropped out of the presidential race, Trump’s lawyer claims that presidential immunity covers having rivals assassinated, and fringe candidate RFK Jr. got smacked around by celebs like Dionne Warwick after claiming they were attending his birthday fundraising gala. “Barbie” star America Ferrera’s character isn’t in the film’s iconic dance sequence, but that didn’t stop her from joining the rest of the cast when they learned the choreography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boeing stock is down 10% after an in-air mishap involving the company’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, and the former president’s lawyers are struggling to convince a federal appeals court that he should be immune from prosecution for his actions while in office. Beloved television personalities Gayle King and Charles Barkley sit down with Stephen to talk about their friendship, their new show, and which superstars are the hottest. “King Charles” airs Wednesday nights on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Haley left out some important details when describing the cause of the Civil War, Donald Trump is playing to the faithful ahead of the Iowa caucus, and Stephen describes a scary situation on a recent Boeing 737 flight. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or which animal she thinks is the scariest, do you really know legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hugh Jackman returned to The Late Show in 2023 and told Pod Show listeners about the time(s) he split his pants open while performing "The Music Man" live on Broadway in this podcast-exclusive extended interview (Original Air Date: January 16th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile… Drought-plagued California may turn wastewater into drinking water, Warner Bros. is rumored to be interested in merging with Paramount, and Victoria Beckham gave the internet an intimate look at her husband’s workout routine (Originally aired December 21st, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Friend of the show Tom Hanks poured Stephen his signature cocktail, "The Diet Cokagne." Find out what Tom Hanks' favorite Tom Hanks movie line is in this Pod Show exclusive extended interview! (Original Air Date: January 9th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! After being exposed for telling numerous lies about his identity and resumé, Rep. George Santos joins Stephen Colbert live on The Late Show to truthfully answer the question everyone is asking: who is George Santos? Special thanks to our friend Harvey Guillén! And Rep. Adam Kinzinger returns to The Late Show fresh after leaving Congress early last year, and talks about saying goodbye to his colleagues on the Jan 6 Committee and offers a prediction as to whether the Department of Justice will bring charges against the former president as the committee recommended (Original Air Date: January 19th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! This week, we're throwing it back to the top 5 Late Show Pod Show episodes that got the most downloads in 2023! Concerned that your candy is too woke and undersexualized? Try the new female candies from Mike and Ike! And Jason Segel thought he was experiencing a rom-com moment in real life. Check out his show, “Shrinking,” on AppleTV+ (Original Air Date: January 24th, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices