The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | Consumer Watch
Mar 30, 2025
Ever thought mimicking a baby’s eating habits could help adults shed pounds? One listener did, alongside a bizarre tale of thieves convicted for stealing a golden toilet. A luxury baby stroller from Lamborghini raises eyebrows at $5,000, while a traveler caught with a turtle in his pants brings comic relief. Delve into the surprising bankruptcy of 23andMe and the rise of 'kidults' savagely embracing toys meant for kids. It's a humorous twist on today’s absurdities in consumer culture!
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Forever 21 Bankruptcy
- Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy and plans to close all U.S. stores.
- Stephen Colbert jokingly attributes this to their name, like his fictional great-grandfather "Never Die Johnson".
Premature Moment of Silence
- A Bulgarian soccer team held a moment of silence for a still-living ex-player.
- The club's response was, "and now we wait."
Highway Goat Chase
- Police chased a runaway goat on an Ohio highway.
- Colbert jokes the goat was headed to El Malacan Mexican Grill for chimichangas.