The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Meanwhile | Popcorn Sandwich
Jan 25, 2026
A ridiculous world-record trash can that hit 66 mph gets joked about. A food delivery robot narrowly loses to a train in a viral clip. A 1909 recipe surfaces for a popcorn-on-bread sandwich. New Gen Z slang like "choppleganger" gets explained and ribbed.
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Monologue Prep Turns Absurd
- Stephen Colbert contrasts his polished monologue prep with waking up in a trunk scraping candy into Fun Dip as a comedic image.
- The vignette illustrates the show's self-aware, absurdist humor about late-night writing rituals.
Novelty Engineering Grabs Attention
- A British inventor modified a wheelie bin to reach 66 mph, redefining what counts as a record-breaking vehicle.
- The bit highlights how novelty engineering captures attention more than practical utility.
Tiny Activity Changes Matter
- Small daily activity changes like five extra minutes of exercise and 30 fewer minutes sitting can meaningfully extend life.
- Stephen Colbert frames the finding with comic resistance, showing how clear science clashes with personal inertia.