The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Mandy Patinkin (Extended)
Dec 20, 2025
Mandy Patinkin, an acclaimed actor known for his roles in Evita and Homeland, shares delightful insights into his life. He discusses his Hanukkah traditions, including latke-making tips, and the best advice he's received about listening more. Mandy recounts meeting his wife Catherine during a play, and the lessons he learned from legends like Bob Fosse and Gene Kelly on embracing opportunities and learning from failures. He also humorously addresses family suggestions about trying psilocybin, making for a lively conversation filled with warmth and wisdom.
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Latkes: Technique And Family Habit
- Mandy Patinkin describes teaching friends how to make potato latkes and sharing his family's dual condiments tradition.
- He emphasizes squeezing water from potatoes and using both sour cream and applesauce together.
Say Yes And Do The Work
- Bob Fosse told Mandy Patinkin: "Just take the work" and "Say yes."
- Patinkin stresses that doing the work creates energy that leads to more opportunities.
Failures Teach More Than Success
- Gene Kelly told Mandy Patinkin that failures teach more than successes.
- Patinkin highlights that turning failures inside out provides deeper learning than praise from success.