The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | Meat Stick Recall
Oct 12, 2025
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk auctioned his iconic 900 skateboard, sparking nostalgia and health tips. A massive recall of corn dogs and sausage sticks has shocked consumers, with plenty of jokes about the mishap. Meanwhile, a Russian experiment is investigating if life on Earth originated from outer space, spotlighting some adventurous mice and flies. Plus, a man in Japan sets a new speed record for running on all fours, making us ponder new sports possibilities!
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Monologue As Culinary Performance
- Stephen Colbert describes his monologue process with absurd food metaphors, mixing culinary imagery and outrageous hipster jokes.
- The bit illustrates his comedic style of combining highbrow phrasing with gross-out humor for effect.
Tony Hawk Skateboard Sells Big
- Stephen Colbert recounts Tony Hawk's 1999 900 skateboard selling for about $1.15 million at auction.
- He uses the moment to joke about scheduling a colonoscopy, blending news with personal humor.
Gigantic Corn Dog Recall
- A massive recall covered 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick due to wood pieces in the batter and customer complaints.
- Stephen Colbert highlights the absurdity and public-health concern through comedic disbelief and mock customer dialogue.