The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | Runaway Tortoise, Good Luck Penis
May 11, 2025
Dive into the hilarity of a runaway tortoise found after a year! Discover a musical on Luigi Mangione and laugh at the delay of "Grand Theft Auto 6." Unearth a bizarre Roman artifact shaped like a penis and enjoy the quirky collaboration between YouTube star Mr. Beast and writer James Patterson. Plus, find out why eating cheese made from dog's milk is a hard pass! This episode blends comedy with utterly absurd news that keeps you entertained.
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Luigi the Musical Debuts
- A musical titled "Luigi the Musical" about accused killer Luigi Mangione debuts, mixing high art with homicide.
- This combines love, murder, and hash browns, humorously clashing with Waffle House's slogan.
Unusual Embalming Technique Discovered
- A 19th century Austrian vicar was embalmed via rectum with wood chips and twigs.
- This unusual technique and its details offer surprising insights into historical embalming practices.
Maya Marridge's Jellyfish Swim
- Teenager Maya Marridge swam across New Zealand's Cook Strait despite thousands of jellyfish stings.
- This illustrates incredible endurance though alternative transportation options exist.