The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | A Pig Named "Breakfast"
Nov 23, 2025
A baguette-shaped rocket is set to launch from France, combining culinary flair with space exploration. Mistakenly showing adult content, a ferry's passengers experienced an awkward surprise. The tale of a runaway pig named 'Breakfast' adds a comical twist, while an astonishingly overweight raccoon captures attention in England. Meanwhile, medical robots navigate bodies to deliver drugs with pinpoint accuracy, and newly discovered Bach pieces are brought to life. The Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is even getting a Hollywood makeover!
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Baguette One Joins The Space Race
- France is building a suborbital rocket playfully called Baguette One that visually resembles a baguette.
- Stephen Colbert uses the image to satirize national stereotypes about space programs and branding.
Ferry Lounge Accidentally Played Porn
- A ferry accidentally played pornography on its lounge TV, surprising passengers and prompting awkward apologies.
- Stephen Colbert jokes about the captain apologizing and the bridge crew screen-sharing mishap.
Runaway Pig Named 'Breakfast'
- A pig named 'Breakfast' ran loose through a Buffalo neighborhood after escaping its owners.
- Colbert lampoons the owners' naming choice and lists other food-based pig names in a comedic rant.
