The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

We couldn’t be more proud of Jon Batiste after his triumph at the GRAMMY Awards, where he performed “FREEDOM” and took home five awards including Album of the Year for “WE ARE.” The GRAMMYs audience also heard from Volodymyr Zelensky who urged musicians to use their voices to support the people of Ukraine. Legendary athlete and broadcaster Shaquille O’Neal returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen how he learned to cook during the pandemic, and why he brings his “no diet” attitude to the recipes in his new cookbook, “Shaq’s Family Style.” Stay tuned to hear Shaq and our host whip up a recipe from the book, a signature dish Shaq calls "Colbert Diesel Brownies!" But first, Mayim Bialik stops by to talk about her latest project, a film called “As They Made Us,” which she wrote and directed as a way to honor her late father, with whom she shared a deep love for music. Catch the film in theaters and on demand this Friday, and see Mayim on television hosting “Jeopardy!” and starring in her own sitcom, “Call Me Kat.”  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

5 Apr 202241min

It's April 1st at The Late Show but the latest Covid strain isn't fooling around as over half the new cases in the U.S. were Omicron BA-2 last week, and the former president wants the world to know that he hit a ball into a hole. Meanwhile, Stephen learns that a "metal detectorist" came to the rescue of a botched beach proposal. Then, John C. Reilly returns to The Late Show to tease the handful of new movies he and Stephen filmed together in our beloved segment, "Maybe Coming Soon." Next, legendary documentarian Ken Burns & Tony Award winning actor Mandy Patinkin share a spot on the couch to talk about what it was like teaming up for their new film, "Benjamin Franklin," premiering Monday on PBS. 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

2 Apr 202241min

Vladimir Putin’s advisors may be too scared to tell the Russian leader the truth about his botched invasion of Ukraine, and Stephen checks in with the newest political contributor at CBS News. Then, in honor of Women’s History Month, our dear friend Jane Krakowski shines light on some of the lesser-celebrated accomplishments achieved by women throughout our history. The incredible James McAvoy returns to The Late Show, and while he’s here to promote his new play, “Cyrano de Bergerac,” he can’t help but chat up our host about his experience on the celebrity edition of “The Great British Bake Off.” 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

1 Apr 202238min

It can be difficult to trace the owners of Russian superyachts, but authorities continue to find selfies on social media that help link oligarchs to their boats. In congressional news, Stephen is still waiting for an answer from Senator Chuck Grassley about the alleged annual gathering known as Chuck Grassley’s Ass Jamboree. Next, in the latest edition of “Cyborgasm,” Stephen examines a robot that feeds treats to your dog, and takes a cautious look at China’s latest space exploration technology. Elle Fanning makes her first visit to The Late Show for a chat about how she got into character for the very complicated role she plays in the new series, “The Girl From Plainville,” streaming now on Hulu. And former “Late Show with David Letterman” page Ben Schwartz returns to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time in decades to tell Stephen about his new film, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” which opens in theaters on April 8th. 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

31 Mar 202241min

We know the former president spoke to Kevin McCarthy and Jim Jordan as the January 6th insurrection unfolded, but his missing phone records leave a lot of open questions. Elsewhere in Washington, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorne’s allegations of cocaine use and orgies among lawmakers have drawn rebukes from members of his party. Meanwhile, keep your eyes on the sky if you visit Venice, and join us in taking a moment to thank the scientists who spent years developing an artificial tickling machine. Then find out Sandra Bullock's ideal BLT ratio when she takes The Colbert Questionert. Next, Hannah Gadsby returns to the show for a discussion of her writing process for, “Ten Steps to Nanette,” her new memoir which is available everywhere starting today. 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 Mar 202239min

Stephen returns from hiatus with reactions to the Will Smith vs. Chris Rock drama at The Oscars, and an update on Russia’s change of strategy in Ukraine. And the Jan 6th committee wants to hear from two people who may have committed crimes in their efforts to help the former president overturn Joe Biden’s electoral victory: disgraced attorney John Eastman, and Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Next, Journalist Chris Wallace joins Stephen for a a frank discussion of what led Wallace to leave Fox News, and what he hopes to achieve with his new show, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?,” which launches this week on the CNN+ streaming service. And “NCIS” star Wilmer Valderrama has learned a few law enforcement skills after five seasons on the job. 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 Mar 202241min

Friend of the show and master of impressions, Dana Carvey Zoomed into A Late Show to share some comedy advice and talk about what inspired his podcast, "Fantastic! With Dana Carvey." 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 Mar 202225min

How did 12-year old Meryl Streep get Richard Nixon's autograph on a Milky Way wrapper? Find out in this Meryl Streep edition of "The Colbert Questionert. 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 Mar 20227min