The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Stephen Presents: Frankenstein's Monster's Questionert
Dec 25, 2025
This holiday special features Brian Stack as Frankenstein's Monster taking the Colbert Questionnaire. Discover the monster's surprisingly simple taste—his favorite sandwich is a toasted BLT! He hilariously reminisces about his first concert with Van Halen and reveals his scariest animal: a shark with a crossbow. Delve into his unique thoughts on life after death and enjoy his quirky takes on favorite movies and essential pets. It's a delightful mix of humor, music, and unexpected insights!
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Full Makeup Interview Bit
- Brian Stack appears in full Frankenstein makeup and takes the Colbert Questionnaire as a web-exclusive Halloween bit.
- Stephen Colbert and Becca describe swapping in a prop chair to avoid ruining upholstery from the makeup.
Monster With Mundane Tastes
- Frankenstein's monster gives unexpectedly ordinary personal preferences like a BLT and Van Halen as first concert.
- These mundane answers humanize a monstrous character and create comedic contrast.
Old-Time Practical Problems
- The monster jokes about 19th-century limits, saying oranges give him stomach acid and Tums were scarce.
- He also recounts attending Van Halen and being deaf for three days after the show.