The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert What's Going On Over There?
Mar 23, 2025
Delve into the wild and wacky world of global news! From a scandalous drama at the World Ski Jump Championships to England's offbeat culinary quirks, the hosts serve up laughs. Experience the bizarre, like Austria's Vegetable Orchestra and the whimsical Royal Shrovetide soccer game. Plus, get a taste of Japan's unique culture, featuring a 108-year-old barber and the latest Starbucks drink inspired by traditional flavors. There's never a dull moment in this exploration of the world's oddities!
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Cheating Ski Jumpers
- Two Norwegian ski jumpers were caught cheating with manipulated jumpsuits at the World Ski Jump Championships.
- Stephen Colbert jokes that no one cares about the thread if someone jumps that far.
Royal Shrovetide
- The English game of Royal Shrovetide involves a wild version of soccer with minimal rules.
- Its origins may involve tossing a head into a crowd after an execution.
Vegetable Orchestra
- Vienna's Vegetable Orchestra earned a Guinness World Record as the first orchestra to use only vegetable instruments.
- They get annoyed when asked if they're vegetarian.