The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Audience Questions | Bagel Order

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Aug 18, 2025
In this lively discussion, the host answers quirky questions from the audience, revealing his favorite dessert spot in NYC and his ideal bagel order. The conversation takes a humorous dive into food preferences, showcasing personal anecdotes and tasty mix-ups. They also reminisce about the golden age of late-night TV, discussing memorable shows and performances. Packed with nostalgia and laughter, this chat invites listeners to reflect on the delightful interplay between food and entertainment.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Dinosaur Preference

  • Stephen Colbert shares a childhood preference for the stegosaur over T. rex because of its plates and tail spikes.
  • He marvels at how distant stegosaur is from T. rex in evolutionary time compared to humans.
ANECDOTE

The Perfect Bagel Order

  • Stephen Colbert describes his ideal bagel: everything, toasted, with cream cheese, lox, capers, onions, tomato, and coffee.
  • He warns not to talk to him until he's finished because eating is almost erotic for him.
ADVICE

Pay For Drinks To Unite Family

  • Stephen Colbert says you can get grown children to vacation with you if you pay for the drinks.
  • He frames this as a learned tip about fatherhood that still works even with adult kids.
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