

Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast
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Listen to A Closer Look and more in the audio edition of Late Night with Seth Meyers, weeknights at 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 25min
Judd Apatow | Trump Dances in Malaysia and Gets a Crown in South Korea Amid Shutdown Pain at Home: A Closer Look
Judd Apatow, acclaimed writer and director of hits like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, shares hilarious insights on his creative journey and childhood mishaps. He reveals the wild experience of scanning 400,000 photos for his visual memoir and the comical disaster of shoving poison ivy up his nose, ruining his acting dreams. The conversation also touches on his daughters' artistic ventures and the humor hidden in everyday family moments. Apatow’s candid stories resonate, blending nostalgia with laughter.

Oct 28, 2025 • 26min
Ethan Hawke | Trump Says He'd "Love To" Run for Unconstitutional Third Term as Polls Hit "New Lows": A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump trolling the media by refusing to rule out running for an illegal third term, which he can't do because it's against the Constitution.Then, Ethan Hawke talks about his terrifying role as The Grabber in Black Phone 2 and sharing the story of Rodgers and Hart in the movie Blue Moon before running some lines for his play with Seth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2025 • 26min
Leslie Jones | Officials Urge Trump to Stop White House Demolition Amid Shocking Ballroom Project: A Closer Look
Leslie Jones, a stand-up comedian and actress famed for her time on Saturday Night Live, shares her journey in comedy and life. She spills behind-the-scenes secrets from SNL's 'Black Jeopardy' with legends like Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy. Leslie reflects on how therapy reshaped her comedy and discusses her new special, Life, Part II. She also dives into her memoir and the process of narrating the audiobook, revealing the challenges of editing jokes for clarity. Get ready for laughter and inspiration!

Oct 23, 2025 • 26min
Larry David | Trump's Shocking White House Demolition & DOJ Payout; GOP Insists He's "Not a King": A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build his new ballroom and him demanding that the Justice Department pay him $230 million to make up for their federal investigations against him.Then, Larry David talks about his daughter Cazzie David doing an impression of him during her Late Night interview, his mom's reaction to him telling her he wanted to be a comedian and working on his book "No Lessons Learned: The Making of Curb Your Enthusiasm."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 21, 2025 • 25min
Jesse Plemons | Massive "No Kings" Protests Defy Trump; Trump Threatens to Use Insurrection Act: A Closer Look
Jesse Plemons, an Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated actor, shares amusing family anecdotes, including a shrine his grandmother has in her antique store. He reveals how unimpressed his kids are with his roles in Like Mike and Spider-Man. The conversation shifts to his new film Begonia, where he talks about the challenges of playing a conspiracy theorist and the dynamics of working with co-stars like Emma Stone and Aiden Delbis. Jesse also reflects on his quirky Texas upbringing and experiences from youth rodeo competitions.

Oct 20, 2025 • 33min
A Closer Look Back: Behind the Scenes with Our ACL Graphics Team
Joining the conversation is Melanie Wohr, an associate producer skilled in overseeing graphic production. She shares insights on how the graphics team integrates seamlessly into the workflow, tackling everything from animations to visual gags. The challenges of tight schedules bring a mix of stress and spontaneity to their creative process. Hear about the quirky niche references that sometimes stump the team and the clever mock-ups that turn jokes into visual puns, showcasing the power of collaborative creativity.

Oct 18, 2025 • 10min
Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIX (Episode 152)
Get ready for a wild ride as Seth dissects his unforgettable 'Legos' moment and deals with hilarious mispronunciations of celebrities like Taylor Swift. He dives into quick corrections, tackles a mistaken military image, and shares amusing audience reactions to his outfit. The fun doesn’t stop there—Seth navigates ice cream debates and shares a behind-the-scenes look at his beloved dog Wally. Finally, he leaves his listeners chuckling with a bizarre punchline about owls, proving that humor knows no bounds!

Oct 11, 2025 • 7min
Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCVIII (Episode 151)
Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 2025 • 27min
Ryan Reynolds | Trump Blanks on Habeas Corpus; Pritzker Hits Back After Trump's Jail Threat: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Trump thinking "habeas corpus" is the name of a person and Trump's threat to arrest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.Then, Ryan Reynolds talks about the time he crossed paths with Johnny Carson and Johnny Cash in the same week, struggling with the heat while receiving the Order of Canada Honor and his work on the John Candy: I Like Me documentary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 9, 2025 • 39min
Taylor Swift | Trump Shutdown Causes Flight Delays & Travel Chaos; Bernie Responds to Trump's Barbs: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at how the government shutdown is causing chaos at airports due to staffing shortages, and at Bernie Sanders' reaction to Trump's attacks.Then, Taylor Swift talks about her album The Life of a Showgirl, how her dancers learned the choreography for the "The Fate of Ophelia" music video without listening to the song and her uncontrollable obsession with baking bread. Plus, Taylor talks about her engagement to Travis Kelce and getting FOMO from the Eras Tour VIP tent before telling a story about the time Travis confused Hugh Grant's wife Anna for his favorite director, Greta Gerwig, and she talks about the time Zoë Kravitz's snake got loose in her house, reminisces on her 2009 Twilight-inspired SNL sketch and discusses her love of numerology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


