• Meanwhile | Sound of Science: The Poop Rule
    Jun 1 2025
    Meanwhile... Gwyneth Paltrow wants people to stop criticizing Goop's vagina-scented candle, Stephen learns about a new rule that helps you declutter your house, and YouTube star Mr. Beast is under fire for inappropriately staging a product release stunt at ancient Mayan ruins. Next, Stephen Colbert loves the sciences, and he wants to tell you all the latest science news in his long-running science segment, "The Sound Of Science." 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
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    13 mins
  • Audience Questions | Ask Me About Shrimp
    May 31 2025
    Every night before taping the show, Stephen takes a handful of questions from the studio audience that we compile and serve to you, the podcast listeners! In this latest edition, Stephen answers questions about the staff bar at the back of the theater, what mundane thing he's an expert in, if he ever misses doing "The Colbert Report," and what the strangest thing he's experienced in NYC has been. 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
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    13 mins
  • Stephen Presents: Suleika Jaouad (Extended)
    May 30 2025
    Stephen Colbert is on the podcast again talking about his relationship to journaling, and one very special journal he keeps around at all times. All this and more for a very special introduction to his interview with friend of the show and bestselling author Suleika Jaouad! In this extended interview for The Late Show Pod Show, Suleika talks about the importance of connecting with one's creativity, and why she's flipping her doctor's advice on its head as she battles cancer for a third time. Her latest work, "The Book of Alchemy," is out now (originally aired May 5th, 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
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    25 mins
  • Stephen Presents: Cole Escola (Extended)
    May 29 2025
    Stephen Colbert and his podcast sidekick talk at length about the history and span of Broadway (the street) before launching into Stephen's interview with Broadway star and comedian 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. Go see Tony-nominated "Oh, Mary!" at the Lyceum Theatre, tickets are available at ohmaryplay.com (originally aired April 28th, 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
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    22 mins
  • Stephen Presents: Prof. Brian Cox (Extended)
    May 28 2025
    Stephen discusses his love for the popular sciences in this exclusive podcast introduction to the extended cut of his interview with physicist and television host Professor Brian Cox. Hear them talk about the probability of intelligent life on distant planets and put the uniqueness of our human existence into mathematical perspective. 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
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    18 mins
  • Stephen Presents: Father Guido Sarducci
    May 27 2025
    Stephen's back on the podcast this week with exclusive introductions to memorable Late Show moments, and he's kicking things off with comedy legend Don Novello, who recently 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). 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
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    19 mins
  • Bradley Whitford
    May 26 2025
    Accomplished actor Bradley Whitford shares a harrowing story of how he successfully navigated a nude scene in an off-Broadway play while battling an upset stomach. The final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" is streaming now on Hulu. 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
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    13 mins
  • Meanwhile | Where Echidnas Come From
    May 25 2025
    Meanwhile... we're going to ignore a study that argues ice cream is dangerous for your gut health, "Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise wants to make movies into his 100s, people are signing up for a clothing-optional race in South Carolina, an airline passenger gave birth mid-flight, scientists believe they've figured out the origin of the echidna, and AI might soon be able to translate animal sounds into human language. 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
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    13 mins
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