The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Presents: Bootsie Goes To A Sex Party

Oct 10, 2025
Stephen and Becca embark on a hilarious investigation into a Colbert keepsake found at a flea market, with Aunt Carol on speakerphone helping to unravel the mystery. The duo also plays a game of 'Late Show Vocab,' diving into quirky office lingo. In a comedic twist, a producer sends his mom, Bootsie, to a sex party under the pretense of meeting an economist. Bootsie's bewildered journey reveals the shocking reality of sex clubs, confirming their existence while providing laugh-out-loud moments!
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ANECDOTE

Flea Market Found Colbert Set Piece

  • Becca's Aunt Carol found a Lucite shard of the Colbert Report set at the Chelsea flea market and gave it to Becca.
  • Stephen is upset and vows to investigate how a treasured gift ended up in a flea market.
INSIGHT

Set Memorabilia Carries Emotional Value

  • Stephen treats small cast-off memorabilia as emotionally significant artifacts.
  • He frames tracking ownership as a detective mystery tied to studio history and respect.
ADVICE

Use A Shared Phrase For Tough Tasks

  • Use internal shorthand to signal upcoming difficult tasks, like saying "See you in the wrestling ring."
  • Apply the phrase to align teams about stress points before final production.
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