The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Intro Rewind: Bootsie | Aunt Carol
Jan 2, 2026
Join the hilarity as a live call with Becca's eccentric Aunt Carol reveals the story behind a bizarre Lucite relic from a flea market. Stephen humorously vows to investigate how it got there. The duo shares an outrageous tale of 'Bootsy,' who was sent undercover to a wild sex party to prove their existence—complete with live reports and unexpected twists. It’s a rollercoaster of quirky anecdotes and laugh-out-loud moments!
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Flea Market Set Piece Discovery
- Becca's Aunt Carol found a Lucite-encased shard of The Colbert Report set at the Chelsea flea market and gifted it to Becca when she moved to New York.
- Stephen reacts with amused disbelief and launches a playful investigation into how a cherished set piece ended up there.
On-Air Call Sparks A Mystery
- Stephen calls Aunt Carol on speaker to confirm the flea-market purchase and vows to investigate who let the set pieces go.
- He frames the missing pieces as a personal loss and promises a detective-style follow-up to find answers.
Skepticism Leads To Field Reporting
- Stephen uses personal experience in show business to question sensational political claims about decadence.
- His skepticism prompts a field experiment rather than a blind rebuttal, illustrating curiosity-driven journalism.