Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast

Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIV (Episode 146)

Aug 22, 2025
Dive into a world of hilarity as the host explores humorous historical anecdotes, like Ulysses S. Grant's unique accent. Enjoy funny childhood stories about failed science projects and misunderstandings of Amelia Earhart. Engage with listener interactions that spark self-reflection and laughter. Relive quirky summer camp memories, complete with playful banter about birdbane and a catchy tune titled 'Animal Flubs.' Conclude with insights into late-night comedic styles and a salute to the behind-the-scenes crew.
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INSIGHT

Corrections Is A Casual Backstage Forum

  • Corrections frames itself as a behind-the-scenes, informal space recorded after the live show for candid moments.
  • Seth uses the podcast to surface small, humanizing historical and show-related revelations that differ from the main program.
ANECDOTE

Phonograph Reveals Grant's Accent

  • Seth recounts a surprising discovery: a phonograph recording clarifying Ulysses S. Grant's accent.
  • He treats the find playfully while arguing that small historical details are worth highlighting on Corrections.
ANECDOTE

Fifth Grade Diorama Defense

  • Seth shares a listener's childhood science-diorama story and critics' harsh corrections about planets and scale.
  • He defends the mom who made the diorama, calling the grader's D-plus judgment unfair.
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