The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Al Roker | King Con
Feb 21, 2025
Al Roker, beloved NBC weatherman and cookbook author, playfully takes on Stephen Colbert about the culinary absurdity of serving shrimp with tails. The discussion flows from a lighthearted critique of political decisions in New York, including a ban on congestion pricing, to a humorous look at California recognizing Sasquatch. Roker shares personal anecdotes about his cooking experiences and reflects on the joys and challenges of being a weatherman, weaving humor with insightful commentary on weather patterns.
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Al Roker's Green Screen Origin Story
- Al Roker first saw a green screen in the same studio in 1969 during an Ed Sullivan Show featuring Santana.
- This experience sparked his interest in weather broadcasting and led him to a career using green screens.
Al Roker's Pre-Show Ritual
- Al Roker recites the opening narration of The A-Team every morning before the Today Show.
- This ritual acts as a motivational pledge for him.
Al Roker's Centennial Wish
- Al Roker expresses his wish to be cremated and mixed into jelly when he turns 100.
- He jokes about wanting to become a "fluffernutter."