The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Delve into the wild and wacky world of global news! From a scandalous drama at the World Ski Jump Championships to England's offbeat culinary quirks, the hosts serve up laughs. Experience the bizarre, like Austria's Vegetable Orchestra and the whimsical Royal Shrovetide soccer game. Plus, get a taste of Japan's unique culture, featuring a 108-year-old barber and the latest Starbucks drink inspired by traditional flavors. There's never a dull moment in this exploration of the world's oddities!

Dive into heartwarming audience questions that spark laughter and nostalgia. Hear about a humorous take on Hallmark movie roles and the quirks of driving. Discover a compelling discussion on why 'The Thing' captivates fans, alongside amusing tales of restaurant birthday antics. The connection between cinema and sibling support adds a touching layer, while lighter topics ensure a delightful listen. Get ready for a blend of personal stories and fun! It's all about memorable moments and unexpected insights.

Featuring an exclusive introduction recorded only for Pod Show listeners, Stephen Colbert and Evie McGee Colbert launch their brand new segment, "Email In-Bag," where they answer questions sent in by you, the audience! If you'd like to send in a question for Evie and Stephen visit colbertlateshow.com/emailinbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen introduces tonight's podcast by giving his listeners a rundown on what the two "Severance" co-stars were wearing during their Late Show interviews. Then, Tramell Tillman says he didn't mind the chaos Stephen Colbert brought to the "Severance" set when filming a segment for The Late Show, and Britt Lower, who stars as Helly R., shares stories from the making of the show's second season including the consensual gut-punch she delivered to her co-star John Turturro. Season two of "Severance" is streaming on AppleTV+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert loves taking the time to record podcast introductions with his producer Becca when the show's on break, but back in the early days of hosting The Late Show, he was so busy with the demands of his new job that he had to squeeze in a meeting with his producer in a peculiar time slot. Listen as Stephen explains how challenging the transition was between The Colbert Report and The Late Show, and then hear a hilarious, 100% real meeting with producer Liz Levin that aired on television in October 2015. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen's back with all new introductions exclusively for The Late Show Pod Show listeners, starting things off with his fellow Strike Force Five co-host John Oliver taking The Colbert Questionert back in April 2021. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ezra Klein, the bestselling author and host of "The Ezra Klein Show" podcast, offers analysis of the DOGE chaos and says President Trump ultimately intends to privatize many government services in this podcast exclusive EXTENDED edit of his interview on The Late Show. "Abundance" is available March 18th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meanwhile... Stephen pushes back against the notion that you shouldn't eat styrofoam packing material, we may never have to worry about brown bananas again, and a man set a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to eat 25 of the world's hottest peppers in one sitting. Next up, science-loving late night host Stephen Colbert brings you all the latest scientific developments from the world of science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-time Emmy winner and Tony Award nominee Uzo Aduba shares photos of her gorgeous family and gives Stephen a sneak peek at her latest project, the Shonda Rhimes series,“The Residence,” coming to Netflix on March 20th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump threatened 200% tariffs on wine from Europe, the new EPA head wants to roll back regulations that protect us from pollution, people are stealing the wheels off Teslas and turning Cybertrucks into skate ramps, and more in this podcast exclusive EXTENDED cut of tonight's monologue with jokes you won't hear anywhere else! Then, Stephen Colbert travels to London for an extensive conversation with legendary actor Gary Oldman, who stars in the AppleTV+ series “Slow Horses,” a show the actor says “fell from the sky and ticked all the boxes.” Stick around for the entire long-form interview with the man who played so many American characters that he once lost his English accent!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices