Intro Rewind: Suleika Jaouad (Extended)
While The Late Show's on break, The Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this season before we're back with all new episodes September 2nd! Stephen Colbert went on the podcast in May to talk journaling for a very special introduction to his interview with friend-of-the-show and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad. In this extended interview, Suleika talks about the importance of connecting with one's creativity, and why she's flipping her doctor's advice on its head as she battles cancer for a third time. Her latest work, "The Book of Alchemy," is out now (originally aired May 5th, 2025). 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
23 Elo 25min
Stephen Presents: Keanu Reeves
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 this special Keanu edition of 'Big Questions With Even Bigger Stars.' 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
22 Elo 24min
Stephen Presents: Band Ads
Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick go off on a frozen dairy tangent before raving about our multi-talented house band members, who recently starred in some very odd new commercials. 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
21 Elo 12min
Stephen Presents: Dave Franco
Stephen Colbert explains to our podcast listeners why he threw a pedicure party for The Late Show staff in the office conference room, and actor Dave Franco tells Stephen about starring opposite his wife Alison Brie in the new film, "Together," where they bring new meaning to the word codependent - in theaters 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
20 Elo 12min
Stephen Presents: Late Show Book Club | Daniel Kehlmann
Late Show Book Club chats with Daniel Kehlmann, author of the novel, “The Director,” our July book club pick. Find out why Daniel thinks art is the truest resistance to tyranny, his all-time favorite novel, and his advice for aspiring writers. 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
19 Elo 16min
Audience Questions | Bagel Order
Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear about Stephen's top dessert spot in NYC, go-to bagel order, and more. 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
18 Elo 8min
Meanwhile | World's Oldest Baby, Breast Milk Ice Cream
Meanwhile... Stephen is ready to reprise his role as Stu Robison if anyone wants to make a sequel to the 2005 film, "Bewitched," a baby was born from a 30 year-old embryo, a bottling mixup resulted in energy drinks full of vodka, some men are spending six-figure sums on penis enhancement, a baby took her first steps on the court at a WNBA game, a Danish zoo is accepting donations of unwanted pets, and ice cream flavored with breast milk just hit the market. 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
17 Elo 13min
Anthony Carrigan | 'Superman'
Acclaimed actor Anthony Carrigan tells Stephen about his role in the new “Superman” film and why an affliction that used to cause him shame is now his personal superpower. Originally aired July 17, 2025. 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
16 Elo 8min
