Josh Brolin | Dinner For Schmucks

The White House is fully in the holiday spirit as the Second Family celebrates Hanukkah and the Capitol Christmas Tree gets lit, as the nation's supply chain issues get even worse, threatening America’s access to some of our favorite wines and liquors. Meanwhile… The government of Jamaica is promoting the joys of marijuana, and scientists spent a lot of time proving Thanos couldn’t have snapped his fingers wearing that bulky Infinity Gauntlet. The incomparable Jeff Goldblum agrees to embark on television’s most rigorous examination of mind, body and soul, known as The Colbert Questionert - see how he handles the pressure of revealing his favorite sandwich. And next, a special tribute to "the greatest composer and lyricist in the history of American theater:" Stephen's extended interview with the legendary Stephen Sondheim. 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

4 Dec 202143min

That stench emanating from the Supreme Court Is the smell of conservative justices, five of whom were appointed by presidents who lost the popular vote, doing exactly what they were put there to do: restrict access to abortions. Elsewhere, anti-vaxxers have been cooking up wild new pandemic conspiracy theories since the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Next, don’t be one of those people who buys an expensive Peloton bike, only to watch it become a clothing rack after the first week. Save your money and get a Hangoton instead! Then the incredible Mahershala Ali returns to the show to tell Stephen about his latest project, “Swan Song,” and he offers a preview of how he is preparing for his upcoming role as Blade in a new Marvel film. And New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds makes his first visit to The Late Show for a fascinating discussion of the novels he writes for children, and he shares how he has dealt with a lifetime of anxiety. His latest novel, “Stuntboy, in the Meantime,” is available everywhere 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

3 Dec 202141min

The first case of the Omicron variant hits the US, and Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' new book revealed that the Former President tested positive for Covid a few days before his debate with Joe Biden, about a week before the diagnosis went public. Goop is back with their holiday gift guide, so Stephen's luxury brand, Covetton House, steps up their game. Academy-Award winning actor Javier Bardem tells Stephen what it was like to step into Desi Arnaz's shoes for the new biopic, "Being The Ricardos," with co-star Nicole Kidman who plays Lucille Ball. And of course, Stephen can't let Javier leave without talking "Dune." 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 Dec 202136min

The Omicron variant makes waves in the headlines, and in Pennsylvania, Dr. Oz launched his campaign for a U.S. Senate seat. Meanwhile… In a move that symbolizes the nation’s shift away from British traditions and figureheads, Barbados bestowed a formal title to one of the nation’s most successful exports, the Right Honorable Rihanna. Next, Stephen welcomes Peter Dinklage to talk about his singing parts in the new film, “Cyrano,” and how he managed to approach the gig with confidence. Then the star of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” Lee Jung-jae, makes his first appearance on The Late Show and shows Stephen how to unlock the secrets of the Dalgona candy featured in the show. 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 Dec 202136min

This Cyber Monday, consider shopping at one of the small businesses profiled on Late Show’s #ColbertSmallBizBump, like Redmon’s Popcorn run by Zack Redmon in New Hope, Minnesota. How good is Zack’s luxury popcorn? Just ask Redmon’s official commercial spokesperson, Nick Offerman. And while 146 new Christmas movies were released this year, 2021 was set to give us zero Hanukkah movies until The Late Show stepped in with a slate of brand new holiday classics with titles like, “Home for the Challah-days,” “Casino Dreidel,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rabbi.” In part two of his conversation with Stephen, Director Peter Jackson examines the mindset of The Beatles as they prepared for a rooftop concert profiled in the new Disney+ documentary, “The Beatles: Get Back,” and sheds light on why the band suppressed the footage for decades. Jackson also mentions a chat between George Harrison and John Lennon that might have changed the direction of the band had they ever shared the details with Paul. 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 Nov 202137min

This October, Stephen welcomed the cast of "Succession," including Brian Cox, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, and J. Smith-Cameron for their FIRST EVER group interview, celebrating the show's third season which which is now airing every Sunday on HBO and HBO Max. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Late Show! We'll be back with all new episodes on Monday. 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 Nov 202130min

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Late Show! Families around the country are planning a return to larger Thanksgiving celebrations as 53 million Americans are hitting the road and traveling this week for the holiday. Meanwhile… New York City’s elected leaders decided they no longer wanted to conduct business in the shadow of a man who enslaved people, so a statue of Thomas Jefferson was packed up and moved to a new location this week. Next, Rosamund Pike, the Oscar-nominated actor you know from "Gone Girl" and "Pride & Prejudice," shows Stephen how she used a pencil to train her British self to speak in an American accent, a lesson that came in handy for her starring role in the new Amazon Prime series "The Wheel Of Time." Then, in part one of their extended interview, Stephen welcomes Sir Peter Jackson and sets the stage for their in-depth discussion of Jackson’s work directing the incredible Disney+ documentary, “The Beatles: Get Back,” which is set to change the public’s perception of the relationship between John, Paul, George and Ringo in their final years as bandmates. 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 Nov 202142min

In Washington, D.C., two of the former president’s cronies are set to face the Jan. 6th committee as they investigate organizers of the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Biden announced he'll be releasing 50 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserve to combat rising gas prices in the US. Next, join us in celebrating the incredible Jon Batiste on his 11 GRAMMY nominations! And the woman, the myth, the legend, Lady Gaga catches up with Stephen in a 4-part interview after a whirlwind year of performing the national anthem at President Biden's inauguration just weeks after the attack on the Capitol, collaborating with her good friend Tony Bennett, and starring in "House of Gucci" as Patrizia Reggiani. 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

24 Nov 202140min