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Stephen and his producer Becca kept rocking in the free world in last May's podcast introduction about corn costumes and Martin guitars when they pulled Neil Young's 2016 Late Show interview from the Colbert Classic vault. The Late Show Pod Show is looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Sep 20min

We're rewinding back to some of our favorite exclusive introductions to memorable Late Show moments, like this conversation from May about comedy legend Don Novello, who reprised his iconic role as Father Guido Sarducci and took Colbert deep into the intrigue surrounding the Vatican conclave while the world's Catholics were waiting to learn who would be the next Pope (originally aired May 6th, 2025). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 19min

Colbert jumped on the podcast in July for 'Celebrity Boss' - Part Two to further reveal what life is like in the limelight. Rewind yourself to last night's Adrien Brody podcast for Part One if you missed it! Then verified celebrity and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts tells Stephen about playing Martha Mitchell in the Starz series, “Gaslit,” which took place in the Watergate era (Roberts' interview originally aired in April 2022). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 27min

Tonight we're rewinding back to everyone's favorite Late Show Pod Show game, 'Celebrity Boss' - Part One. Originally dropped in April, Stephen answered a variety of questions so we normals could find out more about what life is like for the rich and famous. Find out if stars really are like us, what they shop for on eBay, how it works when a restaurant has a framed photo of a celebrity on the wall, and so on. Then enjoy Stephen's interview from December 2024 with Oscar-winner Adrien Brody! The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 38min

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talked at length in May about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's extended interview with Tony winner Cole Escola! Cole reveals what they hope to do next after the incredible success of "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway and challenges Stephen to a straight-off during their Late Show debut (originally aired April 28th, 2025). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 21min

Over the holidays this past December, Stephen talked about the onslaught of online reaction after he hosted the 2006 White House Correspondent's Dinner and when he launched the Colbert Super PAC in 2011. Then we launched into a special EXTENDED First Drafts with his wife Evie. ColbertLateShow.com/EmailinBag The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 17min

Stephen took over his own podcast yet again last summer with an exclusive introduction to a beloved Colbert Classic, his conversation with television legend and friend of the show, Dick Cavett. In this interview from January 2020, Stephen and Dick toasted his first visit to the Late Show with an orange juice and Campari cocktail, a drink introduced to him by none other than Marlon Brando. The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 18min

Stephen Colbert regaled Becca with the full story of what happened the night he didn't go see Talking Heads on their 'Stop Making Sense' tour in this exclusive podcast introduction from the fall of 2024. Then listen to the band's EXTENDED interview on The Late Show Pod Show (originally aired in October 2023). The Late Show Pod Show will be looking back at some of our favorite Colbert Introductions from this past season before Stephen returns with all new episodes September 2nd. 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 Aug 33min