The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | Anchovy Donut, Bungled Bobsled
Jan 18, 2026
Historians may have uncovered what could be DNA from Leonardo da Vinci. Stephen checks in on bobsledding mishaps from his training days. A man hoarding over 100 human skulls adds a twist to the weird news. In Japan, a calico cat is named the station master of a train terminal. A bear is hilariously on a candy store rampage. Meanwhile, Stephen bravely takes a bite of the controversial anchovy donut and Mr. Beast faces an amusing financial crisis. Staten Island also celebrates a unique architectural bathroom award!
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Tentative DNA Claims Make Headlines
- Scientists announced recovered DNA that could belong to Leonardo da Vinci, but they emphasized uncertainty with repeated qualifiers.
- Stephen Colbert highlights the tentativeness, noting the DNA "could" be from Leonardo or someone else.
Colbert's Bobsled Tryout Memory
- Stephen Colbert recounts training with the Olympic bobsled team in 2009 and jokes about standing out among athletes.
- He ties the story to recent U.S. bobsled World Cup footage that went humorously wrong in Switzerland.
Large Skull Cache Suggests Grave Theft Trend
- Over 100 human skulls were found in a Pennsylvania man's home amid cemetery desecrations, implying a pattern of grave thefts.
- Colbert satirically questions appearances and the justice system while reporting the discovery.