The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Science-lover Stephen Colbert reports on all the latest developments in the world of science in everyone's favorite science-focused segment. Next up, stand-up comedian Saul Trujillo celebrates his family's Mexican roots and confesses his love for Taco Bell while making his late night television debut with a stand-up set at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Learn more about Saul and find tour dates on his website: https://saulcomedy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump told Time Magazine he may not be able to lower prices at the grocery store, America’s dad Stephen Colbert takes all the credit for the engagement of Selena Gomez to benny blanco, mystery drones are freaking out New Jersey residents, and PornHub released fascinating data on the world’s pornography habits. Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet radiates with pride for his work transforming himself into Bob Dylan in the new film, “A Complete Unknown.” Stick around for more with Timothée Chalamet and watch the film in theaters on Christmas Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans of accused UHC assassin Luigi Mangione are scooping up “Free Luigi” merchandise, President-elect Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle for ambassador to Greece, and HHS nominee RFK Jr.’s opinions about healthy food may put him on a collision course with America’s corn lobby. In this exclusive EXTENDED interview with GRAMMY-winning global superstar Dua Lipa, hear Stephen and Dua trade stories from their service industry days, find out about her Christmas traditions in London, and get a peek at her new concert special, “An Evening With Dua Lipa,” which airs this Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gambling website BetUS has declared our host the hottest famous man in the country, accused UHC shooter Luigi Mangione grew up in a wealthy Baltimore family before becoming an internet celebrity, and several of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for top administration positions are hawking unregulated supplements online. For the first time in her life as a celebrity sex symbol, acclaimed writer and actress Mindy Kaling finds herself on the winning end of a “who wore it better” contest. Watch new episodes of her series, “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Thursdays on Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A suspect has been arrested for the murder of the CEO of United Health Care, Syria’s bloodthirsty dictator Bashar al-Assad is gone, and President-elect Trump expressed his desire to imprison members of Congress who investigated the January 6th insurrection. American treasure Billy Crystal tells Stephen an epic story about filling in for Johnny Carson at “The Tonight Show,” where his guest was a very emotional Howard Cosell. Watch his new series, “Before,” available now on AppleTV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Peter Sarsgaard shares the story of the real-life events portrayed in his new film, “September 5,” set amid the chaos of a terrorist attack at the 1972 Olympic Games. “September 5” opens in theaters this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... Everyone's favorite Late Show segment is a hit in Finland, Stephen applauds the whistleblowers who outed an illegal potato price-fixing scheme, KFC wants Christmas to smell like fried chicken this year, scientists discovered a species that can travel through time, Stephen isn’t impressed with the latest pop art masterpiece, and we’re learning far too much about “Shark Tank” judge Barbara Corcoran’s marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Moana 2” star Auli’i Cravalho tells Stephen how she nailed a British accent for her role in “Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club” on Broadway, and why she’s thrilled to continue to be the voice of “Moana” eight years after the first film came out. Catch her latest work in “Moana 2,” which is in theaters now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack in the Box kicked off the fast food holiday promo season, Stephen is disturbed by his Spotify Wrapped results, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth denied having a drinking problem, and we have an update on South Carolina’s escaped research lab monkeys. Emmy-winner and author Kate McKinnon receives the ultimate compliment from Stephen Colbert as the two improv masters meet for the very first time and seemingly fall in love on the air. McKinnon’s new book, “The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,” is available now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President-elect Trump’s support for his Defense Secretary nominee may be teetering as Pete Hegseth’s colleagues at Fox News say he frequently showed up drunk at work, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is working to gain influence in Trump’s incoming administration, and Stephen looks into the wild details of an attempted coup by South Korea’s president. Anderson Cooper does not approve of his friend Andy Cohen’s casual approach to hopping in cars with strangers in the middle of New York City. Watch them co-host “New Years Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen” on CNN on December 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Democratic lawmakers are angry with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter, France’s Notre-Dame cathedral is reopening to the public after an extensive renovation, President-elect Trump is threatening trade wars against Canada and Mexico, and a runner went viral with an impressive animated dance video. Stephen takes a moment out of his conversation with musician, entrepreneur and actress Selena Gomez to send a message to her boyfriend and personal chef, benny blanco. Visit http://https://rareimpactfund.org to learn about Selena’s philanthropic work and watch her new film, “Emilia Pérez,” on Netflix now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Joe Biden issued a blanket pardon to keep his son Hunter out of prison, MAGA loyalist Kash Patel is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for FBI Director, and Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense has a history of workplace incidents involving alcohol. Acclaimed actor Daniel Craig makes his sixth appearance on “The Late Show” and finally gives our host a note about how to correctly pronounce his last name. Stick around for more with Daniel Craig and watch his new film, “Queer,” in theaters now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Agency” star Jeffrey Wright wants to make something perfectly clear: while he plays a spy on television, that does not qualify him for a cabinet-level government job. “The Agency” is streaming now on Paramount+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meanwhile... A gang of criminal art forgers are flooding the market with fake works mimicking Banksy and Picasso, Costco issued a massive recall on improperly labeled butter, fancy cheeses have become a top target for thieves, and Stephen is inspired to make his own banana-themed artwork. And platinum-selling singer, actress and dancer Nicole Scherzinger tells Stephen how it feels to be killing it in the lead role in her first Broadway production. "Sunset Blvd." is on Broadway now at the St. James Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every night before taping The Late Show, Stephen answers a handful of questions from the studio audience that we save and compile into an exclusive segment just for the Pod Show listeners. In this cut, hear Stephen reunite with a previous corporate collaborator from his 2007 campaign for president (of South Carolina) and answer questions about what the energy was like at The Late Show the morning after election day, who designed his set, and what his favorite recipe is from his new cookbook, 'Does This Taste Funny?' The Late Show will be back with all new episodes on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Late Show Pod Show! Enjoy this extra long exclusive Stephen introduction to a family favorite segment, First Drafts with his wife Evie! Hear all about the Colbert family turkey day traditions and then enjoy an EXTENDED cut of Evie's latest appearance on The Late Show with two more greeting cards that were cut for time for broadcast and all the banter that went with them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Colbert and his producer Becca want to know what you think about their chats on The Late Show Pod Show! Leave us a review and smash that subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Then Stephen tells Becca all about how he out-Ken-Burns'ed Ken Burns on The Colbert Report before launching into this extended interview with the Emmy-winning director and documentarian from his most recent visit to Colbert Nation. Hear more of their conversation about the incredible scientific and artistic accomplishments - like the Mona Lisa - that Burns argues makes Leonardo da Vinci the most important human being of the last 1,000 years. You can watch "Leonardo da Vinci" now on PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen's back for another week of exclusive podcast introductions - only on The Late Show Pod Show! Hear the Late Show host talk with his producer about some of the latest and greatest Late Show segments this Fall, including the incomparable Harvey Guillén, sometimes known as Rep. George Santos on "The Late Show," who sat down last month for a joyful discussion about what inspired him to pursue acting and how Stephen Colbert's "Strangers With Candy" played a key role in helping him land his first professional gig. Watch Harvey in the final season of "What We Do In The Shadows." Happy Thanksgiving! More exclusive podcasts with Stephen are cookin' up this week while The Late Show is off for the holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Late Show staff is off this week for Thanksgiving break which can only mean one thing - Stephen's back on the Pod Show with exclusive introductions to extended interviews - like this one with the legendary director Francis Ford Coppola! Hear Stephen and Coppola talk all about his new film, "Megalopolis," as well as dive into the Oscar-winner's iconic career as a director, only on The Late Show Pod Show. Go see "Megalopolis," in select theaters and available to stream now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends and musical collaborators for over 40 years, Elvis Costello and T Bone Burnett know more about the American songbook than almost anyone else. Listen to them regale Stephen Colbert with stories from their decades in show business and go to The Late Show's YouTube channel for two performances by a duo that looks a lot like Elvis and T Bone, The Coward Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices