Late Show Book Club | 'What We Can Know' Author Ian McEwan

In this introduction exclusively recorded for the Late Show Pod Show, Stephen says hosting a late night show is like hosting a party, and shares an innovative new product idea for waffle lovers everywhere. 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. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on May 30th, 2024. 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

30 Elo 202421min

In this exclusive introduction from earlier this year, Stephen tells his podcast listeners that he's happy to plug anything for a Late Show guest! Then, Stephen and Ryan Gosling exchange gifts and the "Barbie" star does the unthinkable, bestowing upon our host one of the world's highest honors: Ken's mink coat. Ryan Gosling's interview originally aired after Super Bowl LVIII on February 11th, 2024. 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

29 Elo 202419min

In another favorite Late Show Pod Show exclusive introduction replay, listen as Stephen and his producer Becca talked about the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' first US tour, including the historic pit stop at The Late Show's very own Ed Sullivan Theater. Hear Stephen break 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. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on February 21st, 2024. 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

28 Elo 202445min

Stephen Colbert's been known to hop on the podcast for his exclusive introductions whenever the show's on break, so this week while The Late Show Pod Show is off the air, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes where our host graced us with his podcast presence! First up is this deep dive into one of The Late Show's most celebrated segments: The Colbert Questionert. Listen as Stephen tells podcast producer Becca 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. Stephen's introduction was previously recorded for a podcast released on March 18th, 2024. 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

27 Elo 202430min

Therapy is really expensive, but comedian Ali Macofsky developed the ultimate life hack to make it affordable. Listen as she makes her television stand-up debut at the Ed Sullivan Theater and then visit her website for tour dates and ticket information: https://alimacofsky.com/shows. 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

26 Elo 20247min

Meanwhile... There's disturbing new data about the way humans age, milk from horses may be easier on our stomachs, and the Burning Man festival is suffering from low ticket sales for the first time. 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

25 Elo 20246min

Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries calls Nancy Pelosi "the greatest Speaker of all time," and offers his thoughts on why voters should choose the Harris-Walz ticket in the 2024 presidential election. 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

24 Elo 20248min

Night 4 of the DNC and Stephen is LIVE in Chicago from The Auditorium with his guest, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez! 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 202428min