The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Join Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome as he shares his thrilling journey from The Bronx to the big screen. He reflects on the excitement of working with J.Lo as his movie mom in 'Unstoppable.' Discover the intense preparation that went into portraying complex characters and the vital role of body doubles in the film. Jerome also opens up about the challenges faced during the pandemic and the heartfelt connection to family through pivotal audition moments. Don't miss insights into his latest project, 'Tracker,' and the captivating stories it brings.

President Biden gave his farewell address to the nation and warned of the dangers of a tech-industrial oligarchy, President-elect Trump’s official portrait seems intended to scare people, and Americans might soon see new health warning labels on the packaging of their favorite foods. If you don’t know her favorite sandwich, or which animal she thinks is the scariest, do you really know Kate Winslet? Watch her latest film, “Lee,” streaming now.  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

Adam Scott, acclaimed actor known for his roles in 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Severance,' talks about his quirky experience of working a shift in a glass cubicle at Grand Central Terminal to promote the upcoming season of his hit show. The conversation touches on amusing anecdotes from his past, contrasting the evolution of adult content with traditional media, and pokes fun at recent political events. Scott's blend of humor and insight makes for an engaging discussion that resonates with fans and newcomers alike.

The Village People are set to perform at one of Donald Trump’s inaugural balls, special prosecutor Jack Smith says Trump could have been convicted for insurrection, Democratic Senators grilled Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth about his problematic behavior, and the bathrooms at Starbucks are now for paying customers only. In his new memoir, “In Gad We Trust,” actor Josh Gad shares some of the surreal experiences he had after moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood. Josh’s new memoir, “In Gad We Trust,” is available now. 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

Americans have donated over $50M to help Los Angeles residents recover from the devastating wildfires, President-elect Donald Trump wants to acquire Greenland without paying for it, President Biden bestowed Pope Francis with America’s highest honor, and Stephen checks in on the tennis action at the Australian Open. Next up, MSNBC national security expert Jeremy Bash joins Stephen to discuss the implications of the U.S. government’s looming ban on Tiktok. And before beloved actor David Schwimmer got famous as part of the cast of “Friends,” he went to college at Northwestern alongside Stephen Colbert, and the two performed improv together in a group called No Fun Mud Piranhas. Watch “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” now on Disney+. 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

95-year-old Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb ignored her director's advice and insisted on doing her own stunts while filming the new action comedy, "Thelma," which is streaming now on Hulu. 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... Someone is leaving plates of peeled bananas on a random street in the U.K., the Girl Scouts are retiring two flavors of their namesake cookies, and Stephen looks into Gen Z's obsession with pickles and pickle-flavored products. Next up, Stephen Colbert examines all the latest updates from the world of science in everyone's favorite science-focused segment. 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

Legendary actress Isabella Rossellini joins Stephen to talk about her role as a nun in the new film, “Conclave,” and the delicious experiences she shared with costars like Stanley Tucci while shooting the film in Rome. “Conclave” is in theaters and streaming now. 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

Newly minted great-grandfather Joe Biden says he could have won the 2024 election, all of America’s living former presidents assembled in Washington at the funeral for President Carter, slapping tariffs on Denmark could backfire for the U.S., and Mark Zuckerberg explained why he’s eliminating fact-checking on Meta’s social platforms. Actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller shows off some of his prized “Star Trek” memorabilia and apologizes to “Severance” fan Stephen Colbert for taking so long to make the second season of the hit series. “Severance” premieres next Friday 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

Alan Cumming, the talented actor known for his roles in The Good Wife and Schmigadoon, shares his insights as he approaches his 60th birthday. He discusses the joy of embracing age with humor and personal anecdotes. The conversation also dives into the quirky world of reality TV, featuring a psychological game set in a castle filled with celebrity drama. Cumming's hilarious tales of post-award ceremony shenanigans and memories of Scottish culture add a delightful twist to the chat.