Ep 1: Five Late Night Hosts Talk at the Same Time for the First Time
Aug 30, 2023
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Join Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver in the debut episode of Strike Force Five. They discuss their backgrounds, interactions, thankful sponsors, dropping off kids at college, fishing, Duran Duran, going back to work, taking time off, character traits, Casa Migos ad, Tacho's story, Mint Mobile sponsorship, Ryan Reynolds commercial, podcast naming, short-lived talk shows, and future episodes.
The podcast allows top talk show hosts to come together, address issues, and share experiences in a lively and entertaining manner.
The hosts engage in playful teasing and comedic exchanges while discussing their summer activities and personal anecdotes.
Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert discuss missed opportunities in their talk show careers, including interactions with Charlie Sheen and potential roles on The Magic Hour.
Deep dives
Introduction of Strike Force 5
Strike Force 5 is a unique podcast featuring five of America's top talk show hosts converging for an hour-long episode of lively conversations and banter. The hosts, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Oliver, introduce themselves and engage in playful exchanges as they discuss the origins of the Strike Force 5 concept, reminiscing about past host dynamics and the lack of communication during previous strikes. The podcast serves as a platform for the hosts to come together, address issues, and share their experiences in a fun and entertaining manner.
Family Trips with the Myers Brothers and Comedy Dates
While discussing their summer activities, Seth Meyers mentions his podcast, 'Family Trips with the Myers Brothers,' where he and his brother, Josh, reminisce about their family vacations. The conversation jumps to Seth and John Oliver's recent comedy dates together, sharing their experience of performing multiple shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York. They remember the Q&A session and John Oliver humorously recalls an unfortunate question he encountered, as the hosts indulge in playful teasing and comedic exchanges.
Benefits of Being Jewish and Other Anecdotes
The podcast takes a lighthearted turn as the hosts discuss the benefits of being mistaken for Jewish, with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers sharing humorous anecdotes about their experiences. They delve into personal family stories, including Jimmy Kimmel's encounter with Gary Coleman's pants, Stephen Colbert's possession of Anastasio Somoza's pants, and Seth Meyers' mother's brief engagement with the dictator Fidel Castro. The lively conversation is filled with laughter and camaraderie as the hosts entertain each other with their tales.
The Magic Hour and Missed Opportunities
Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert discuss missed opportunities to be a part of other talk shows. Fallon recounts being offered the announcer role on The Magic Hour, but declining it due to his intuition that it wouldn't work. Colbert shares his experience of almost being a part of The Magic Hour and how Charlie Sheen's demeanor during that time was different from when they worked together on Spin City.
Impersonating Vacation with Magic Johnson
Kim Kardashian discusses her ongoing joke on Instagram where she photoshops herself into Magic Johnson's vacation photos. Despite repeatedly explaining that it's a joke, many people believe she is actually on vacation with him. The hosts find humor in the fact that people genuinely think they have a personal connection with certain celebrities based on these false representations.
Episode one of “Strike Force Five” hosted by Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver is here. All proceeds go to support their out of work staffs during the strike. Have a question? Write us here – questions@strikeforcefive.com.