The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Presents: Ben & Jerry
Dec 26, 2025
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the legendary founders of Ben & Jerry's, join Stephen Colbert to celebrate their 18-year partnership. They share the inspiration behind the iconic Americone Dream flavor and how it has become a fan favorite. They also dive into the hilariously cringeworthy flop flavors they've attempted over the years. Stephen recounts heartwarming stories of charitable donations from the Americone Dream Fund, totaling $7.4 million, and emphasizes their commitment to keep the partnership alive.
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First Date On December 26th
- Stephen Colbert recounts that his first date with his wife Evie was on December 26th in Charleston and it included a kiss at a Mexican restaurant.
- He describes awkward early moments like calling the wrong relative and competing with a wildlife photographer for her attention.
Americone Dream Charity Tradition
- Stephen explains the Americone Dream Ice Cream Fund gives proceeds to a staff-run charitable fund each year.
- He says this year they gave away $1.38 million to 138 charities, $10,000 each, and emptied the fund.
Staff Picks Shape Donations
- The staff reads hundreds of charity names and each selected group receives $10,000, often reflecting staff members' personal interests.
- Stephen and his team find the annual giving ritual magical and emotionally meaningful for new employees.