The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert First Drafts with Evie | Holiday Cards 2025
Dec 21, 2025
Evie and Stephen dive into the fun of selecting the perfect holiday card for 2025. They trade polished sentiments for hilariously blunt first-draft jokes, debating the value of heartfelt messages versus the price of presents. A road trip discussion unfolds, complete with cravings for fries and Cinnabon. Their snowman card takes a dark twist with an unexpected punchline, and a sentimental card leads to a darkly comic riff about Marrakesh. Their playful banter shines through, making holiday card planning nothing short of entertaining.
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Playful Spousal Banter Sets The Tone
- Stephen and Evie banter about their 'legal' marriage and Evie's outfit creating a playful dynamic on stage.
- The exchange sets a warm, teasing tone that frames the rest of the holiday card bit.
Preserve Punchlines With Controlled Timing
- When presenting a card, show the polite version followed by the blunt 'first draft' for comedic contrast.
- Keep audience reaction minimal between the two to preserve the punchline's impact.
Neighbor Card Reveals Awkward Politeness
- A neighbor-themed card contrasts polite sentiment with a blunt first draft admitting they forgot the neighbor's name.
- The bit plays on awkward suburban politeness and anonymity for laughs.