Emma Thompson | Ego Trip

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 Aug 8min

Stephen returns to the Pod Show to play a new game showcasing the unique etymology of life at The Late Show before launching into his extended conversation with poet, bestselling author and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," 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

15 Aug 18min

Stephen tells podcast listeners the secret to his favorite cocktail before introducing the extended cut of The Late Show's second installment of "Email In-Bag" where he and his wonderful wife Evie answer questions sent in by you, the audience! If you'd like to send in a question for Evie and Stephen visit https://www.colbertlateshow.com/emailinbag. 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

14 Aug 15min

Stephen Colbert is proud to present in this podcast-exclusive introduction: the thrilling conclusion of Late Show writer Asher Perlman's journey to learn how to double-pump dunk like NBA star Ja Morant. 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

13 Aug 11min

Stephen's back and the mics are rolling for another batch of exclusive podcast intros with our host! To kick off this summer hiatus, enjoy the longest Colbert Questionert to date. Because if you don’t know his favorite sandwich or what he thinks happens when we die, do you really know Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix? Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film, “Eddington,” is 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

12 Aug 22min

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argues that reversing the Citizens United decision is key to reclaiming America's democracy, and that a new progressive era would follow as a result. He also comments on the societal factors that may have opened a path to the presidency for Donald Trump, and argues that America veered off the path of progress in the 1980s. Reich's book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America," 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

11 Aug 11min

Science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world 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

10 Aug 7min

Acclaimed actor Fred Armisen wanted to honor the tradition of the role of Uncle Fester by including references to others, like Christopher Lloyd, who played the iconic character in the past. Season two of "Wednesday" is streaming now on Netflix. 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

9 Aug 11min