Audience Questions | July 2025

Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick go off on a frozen dairy tangent before raving about our multi-talented house band members, who recently starred in some very odd new commercials. 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

21 Aug 12min

Stephen Colbert explains to our podcast listeners why he threw a pedicure party for The Late Show staff in the office conference room, and actor Dave Franco tells Stephen about starring opposite his wife Alison Brie in the new film, "Together," where they bring new meaning to the word codependent - 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

20 Aug 12min

Late Show Book Club chats with Daniel Kehlmann, author of the novel, “The Director,” our July book club pick. Find out why Daniel thinks art is the truest resistance to tyranny, his all-time favorite novel, and his advice for aspiring writers. 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 Aug 16min

Before taping the monologue, our host will thoughtfully answer a handful of questions from the studio audience. In this podcast exclusive compilation, hear about Stephen's top dessert spot in NYC, go-to bagel order, and more. 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

18 Aug 8min

Meanwhile... Stephen is ready to reprise his role as Stu Robison if anyone wants to make a sequel to the 2005 film, "Bewitched," a baby was born from a 30 year-old embryo, a bottling mixup resulted in energy drinks full of vodka, some men are spending six-figure sums on penis enhancement, a baby took her first steps on the court at a WNBA game, a Danish zoo is accepting donations of unwanted pets, and ice cream flavored with breast milk just hit the market. 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

17 Aug 13min

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