The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

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. 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 Mar 202430min

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+. 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 Mar 202410min

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. 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 Mar 202413min

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. 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 Mar 202410min

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. 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

8 Mar 202431min

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. 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

7 Mar 202428min

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.  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

6 Mar 202434min

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.  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 Mar 202426min